ECU PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1993 User Guide

Features & Controls
Theft (CONI)
Parking at Night:
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows
and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep
your valuables out of sight. Put them in
a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots:
If you park in a lot where someone will
be watching your vehicle, it’s best to
lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to leave your ignition key?
What
if you have to leave something
valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area,
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
like
your trunk or glove box.
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PASS-Key /ITM
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-
Key
IFM (Personalized Automotive
Security System) theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
IFM is a passive theft-
deterrent system. This means you don’t
have to do anything to arm or disarm the
system. It works when you insert
or
remove the key from the ignition. PASS-
KeyTM uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder in
your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key IFM system senses
that someone is using the wrong key, it
shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel
systems. For about
three minutes, the
starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to
the engine.
If someone tries to start your
vehicle again
or uses another key during
this time, the vehicle will not start. This
discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different
resistor pellets in an attempt to make
a
match.
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The ignition key must be clean and dry
before it’s inserted
in the ignition or the
engine may not
start.
If the engine does not start and the
SECURITY light is on, the key may be
dirty or wet.
Turn the ignition off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three
minutes and try again. The security light
may remain on during this time.
If the
starter still won’t work, and the key
appears
to be clean and dry, wait about
three minutes and try the other ignition
key. At this time, you may also want to
check the fuse (see the
Index under
Fuses & Circuit Breakers). If the starter
won’t work with the other key, your
vehicle needs service.
If your vehicle
does
start, the first ignition key may be
faulty. See your Pontiac dealer or
a
locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key
IITM
If you accidentally use a key that has a
damaged or missing resistor pellet, the
starter won’t work and the
SECURITY
light will flash. But you don’t have to
wait three minutes before trying one of
the other ignition keys.
See your Pontiac
dealer or a locksmith who can service
the PASS-Key
IITM to have a new key
made.
If you’re ever driving and the
SECURITY light comes on and
remains on, you will be able to restart
your engine if you
turn it off. Your
PASS-Key
II? system, however, is not
working properly and must be serviced
by your Pontiae dealer. Your vehicle is
not protected by the PASS-Key
IFM
system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key IFM
ignition key, see your Pontiac dealer or a
locksmith who can service PASS-
Key IFM to have a new key made.
Theft-Deterrent System (omoN)
If your Pontiac has this option, it has a
theft-deterrent alarm system. With this
system, the
SECURITY light will flash
when you open the door (if your ignition
is
off).
This light reminds you to arm the theft-
deterrent system when leaving your
vehicle.
To Arm the System:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door
lock switch or Keyless Entry
transmitter. The
SECURITY light
should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The SECURITY
light will go off after about 30 seconds
and the system will then be armed.
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Features & Controls
Theft-Deterrent System (CONI:)
If the SECURITY light comes on for
one minute and then shuts off while the
ignition is on, the security system has
detected a problem with itself. See your
dealer for service.
If a door or the trunk is opened without
the key or the Keyless Entry transmitter,
the alarm will go off.
It will also go off
if the trunk lock is damaged or if the
ignition
is turned on. Your vehicle’s
lights will flash and the horn will sound
for three minutes, then will go
off to
save battery power. And your vehicle
will not
start.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system
won’t arm if you lock the doors with a
key or manual door lock.
It arms only if
you use a power door lock switch or
Keyless Entry transmitter.
To Avoid Setting Off the Alarm by
Accident:
If you don’t want to arm the theft-
deterrent system, the vehicle should be
locked with a key
after the doors are
closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use
the Keyless Entry System transmitter.
Unlocking a door any other way will set
off
the alarm.
To Stop the Alarm:
If you set off the alarm by accident,
unlock any door with your key.
You can
also turn off the alarm by pressing the
UNLOCK button on the Keyless Entry
System transmitter. The
alarm won’t
stop if you try to unlock
a door any
other way.
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Features & Controls
Diver Information Center
(Cont.)
LAMP MONITOR: Whenever you try
to use one of the following lights,
LAMP MONITOR will tell you if a
bulb is out.
Head Lamp (Low and High beam)
Turn Signal
Park Lamp
Brake Lamp
Back-up Lamp
Tail Lamp
If
a bulb is out, you will see a message,
such as PARK LAMP, and you will
also see where the problem is on the
vehicle outline. The message
stays on
until the problem is fixed. See the
Index
under Replacement Bulbs for bulb details.
112 mmm
If a burned-out bulb is replaced, the
warning light will stay on until the bulb
is used (for example, by turning on your
lights).
If you pull a trailer, the extra trailer
lamp bulbs will not allow the lamp
monitor to properly detect a burned-out
bulb. When the trailer lights are
disconnected, the lamp monitor will
again monitor the bulbs.
SECURITY You’ll get a DOOR AJAR
message if a door is not fully closed.
The vehicle outline will show
you which
door it is. You will also get a
HOOD
AJAR or TRUNK AJAR message if
the hood or the trunk isn’t fully closed.
The vehicle outline will also
show you
these are ajar.
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CD Player Anti-Theft Feature
Delco LOC 11 is a security feature for
the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays
normally. If it is used, your player won’t
be usable
if it is ever stolen, because it
will go to
LOC mode any time battery
power is removed. Until an unlock code
is entered, it will not
turn on.
The instructions below tell you how to
enter a secret code into the system.
If
your vehicle loses battery power for any
reason, you must unlock the system with
the secret code before the radio will
turn
on.
1. Write down any six-digit number and
2. Turn the ignition to the Accessory or
keep it in
a safe place.
Run position.
3. Press the PWR button to turn the
4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together.
radio off.
Hold them down until
“- - -” shows
on the display. You are ready
to enter
your secret code.
NOTE: If you allow more than 15
seconds to elapse between any steps, the
radio automatically reverts
to time and
you must start the procedure over at step
4.
5. Press SET and 000 will appear on the
display.
6. Press the SEEK, button to make the
first number of your code appear.
7. Rotate the TUNE knob right or left
to
make the second and third
numbers agree with your code.
8. Press the lower (BAND) knob and
000 will appear again. Now you are
ready
to enter the last three digits of
your code.
three digits
of your code.
REP will appear for five seconds
and then
000 will appear.
11. Repeat steps 6 through 10. This time
SEC will appear, indicating that the
radio is secure.
9. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the last
IO. Press the lower (BAND) knob and
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
CD Player Anti-Theft kature
(WNX)
To Unlock the System After a Power
Loss:
When battery power is reapplied to a
secured radio, the radio won't turn on
and
LOC will appear on the display.
Enter your secret code as follows; pause
no more than
l5 seconds between steps.
1. Turn the ignition on. (Radio off.)
2. Press the SET button. The display
will show
000.
3. Enter the six digits of the code
following steps
6-9 above. The
display will show the numbers as
entered.
4. Press the lower (BAND) knob and
SEC appears, then the time,
indicating that the disabling sequence
was successful.
Disabling the Anti-Theft System:
1. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together for
five seconds with ignition on and
radio power
off. The display will
show
SECURED, indicating the unit
is in the secure mode.
2. Press the SET button. The display
will show
000.
3. Enter the first three digits of the code
following steps
6-7 earlier in this
section. The display will show the
numbers as entered.
4. Press the lower (BAND) knob. The
radio will display
000.
5. Enter the second three digits of the
code. The display will show the numbers
as entered.
6. Press the lower (BAND) knob. If the
display shows
"- - -," the disabling
sequence was successful (the
numbers matched the user-selected
code or the factory back-up code)
and the unit is in the
UNSECURED
mode. If the display shows SEC, the
disabling sequence
was unsuccessful
and the numbers did not match either
of the codes and the unit will remain
in the
SECURED mode.
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Toque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you
don’t shift your transaxle into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may
put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle.
You may find it difficult
to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
This is called “torque lock.” To prevent
torque lock, always be sure
to shift into
P (Park) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat. To find out how, see the
Index under Shifing Into P (Park).
When you are ready to drive, move the
shift lever
out of P (Park) before you
release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need
to have another vehicle push yours a
little uphill
to take some of the pressure
from the transaxle,
so you can pull the
shift lever out
of P (Park).
Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your Pontiac in good shape for
winter. Be sure your engine coolant
mix is correct.
Snow tires can help in loose snow, but
they may give
you less traction on ice
than regular tires.
If you do not expect
to be driving in deep snow, but may
have to travel over ice,
you may not
want to switch to snow tires at all.
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You may want to put winter
emergency supplies in your trunk.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush
or broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid, a rag,
some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a
red cloth, and a couple
of reflective
warning triangles. And,
if you will be
driving under severe conditions,
include a small bag of sand, a piece of
old carpet
or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure
you
properly secure these items in your
vehicle.
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Driving witb a Traiiler
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains
between your vehicle and your trailer.
Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer
so that the tongue will not
drop to the road if it becomes separated
from the hitch. Instructions about safety
chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer
manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation for attaching safety
chains. Always leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig. And, never
allow safety chains
to drag on the ground.
Tiai/er Brakes
If your trailer weighs more than 1000
pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its
own brakes-and they must be adequate.
Be sure to read and follow the
instructions for the trailer brakes
so
you’ll be able to install, adjust and
maintain them properly.
Because you have anti-lock brakes, do
not
try to tap into your vehicle’s brake
system. If you do, both brake systems
won’t work well, or at all. Towing a
trailer requires
a certain
amount of experience. Before setting out
for
the open road, you’ll want to get to
know your rig. Acquaint yourself with I
the feel of handling and braking with the
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving
is now a good deal longer and
not nearly
so responsive as your vehicle
is by itself.
Before you
start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector, lights, tires and mirror
adjustment.
If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the brakes
are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure,
and that
the lights and any trailer brakes are still
working.
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Problems on the Road
I Towing Your Pontiac (CONI:)
To help avoid injury to you or
Ithers:
Never let passengers ride in a
vehicle that is being towed.
Never tow faster than safe or
posted speeds.
Never tow with damaged parts
not fully secured.
Never get under your vehicle after
it has been lifted by the tow truck.
Always use separate safety chains
on each side when towing a vehicle.
Never use “J” hooks. Use T-
hooks instead.
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When your vehicle is being towed, have
the ignition key off. The steering wheel
should be clamped in a straight-ahead
position, with
a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use
the vehicle’s steering column lock for
this. The transaxle should be
in Neutral
and the parking brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed
on the
front wheels, unless you must.
If the
vehicle must be towed on the front
wheels, don’t go more than
35 mph
(56 km/h) or farther than 50 miles
(80 km) or your transaxle will be
damaged. If these limits must be
exceeded, then the front wheels have to
be supported on a dolly.
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Service & Appearance Care
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed
in different ways.
Here’s how to remove the type with a
release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away
2. Lift the release clip with a
from
the windshield.
screwdriver and pull the blade
assembly off the wiper arm.
the wiper arm.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on
Loading bur Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found on
the rear edge of the driver’s door tells
you the proper size, speed rating and
recommended inflation pressures for the
tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number
of people that can be in your vehicle and
the total weight that you can carry. This
weight is called the Vehicle Capacity
Weight and includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-
installed options.
The other label is the Certification
label,
also on the rear edge of the
driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel
and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for
your vehicle, or
the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load,
you
should spread it out. Don’t carry more
than
176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk.
On vehicles equipped with electronic
level control, the rear of the vehicle
is
automatically kept level as you load or
unload your vehicle.
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