air condition PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1993 Owners Manual

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Standard Climate Control
The air conditioner and heater work
best
if you keep your windows closed
while using them.
e : Selects the force of air you want.
The fan is always running unless the
mode control
is moved to OFF.
Temperature Control: The center
control regulates the temperature
of the
air coming through the system.
Mode Control: The right control has
settings for air conditioning and non-air
conditioning modes.
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Air Conditioning Settings
There are three air conditioning settings.
On very hot days, open the windows
long enough to let hot inside air escape.
This reduces the time your air
conditioner's compressor
will have to
run, which should help fuel economy.
MAX: Provides maximum cooling or
quick cool-down on very hot days. This
setting recirculates much
of the air
inside your vehicle, and it should not be
used for long periods because
the air
may become too cold and dry.
A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot
days. This setting cools outside air and
directs it through the instrument panel
outlets.
I 9 (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but
sunny days. This setting brings
in the
outside air, but directs
it in two ways.
The cool air
is directed to the upper
portion
of your body through the
instrument panel outlets, but warmed air
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is directed through the heater ducts and ~
defroster vents. At times this
temperature difference may be more
apparent than others.
The air conditioner compressor operates
in all air conditioner positions, and in
(@ (Defrost) and ,> (Defog) when
the outside temperature is above 50°F
(IOOC). When the air conditioner is on,
you may sometimes notice slight
changes
in your vehicle's engine speed
and power. This is normal, because the system
is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off to keep the
desired cooling and help fuel economy.
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Non-Air Conditioning Settings
2 (Vent): This setting brings in the
outside air and directs it to the upper
portion of your body through the
instrument panel outlets.
A! (Heat): This setting directs
warmed air through the heater ducts.
The air conditioner compressor doesn’t
run in the non-air conditioning settings.
This reduces engine load, resulting in
improved fuel economy. If no non-air
conditioning setting maintains the
comfort of the air inside your vehicle, or
it causes your windows to fog
up, move
the right selector to
MAX or A/C, or
to
(@ (Defrost).
Defrosting
The setting (Defrost) directs most
air through the defroster vents, and
some through the heater ducts. Use this
for when you have fog or ice on the
windshield. When it’s
50°F (10°C) or
warmer outside, you’ll get cooled air.
Defogging Windows with
Standard Climate Control
Move the temperature control to --
maximum heat.
To quickly defog the windshield, set the
right selector to
(@ and turn the fan
control to
HIGH.
Use ~2 (Defog) for normal defogging
of the windshield.
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Electronic Climate Control
(OPTION)
With this system, you can control the
ventilation, heating and air conditioning
in your vehicle, or you can use the auto-
matic setting.
The digital screen displays the outside
temperature, the inside temperature setting, the fan speed, and the heating
mode you have selected.
The air conditioner compressor operates
in all
AUTO setting positions, and in
(@ when the outside temperature is
above 49°F (9°C). When the air
conditioner is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes
in your vehicle's
engine speed and power. This is normal,
because the system
is designed to cycle
the compressor on and off to keep the
desired cooling and help
fuel economy.
TEMP: Sets the interior temperature
you want. The temperature you set will
be displayed on the digital screen.
Once you set the temperature, the system
will
try to maintain the set tempera-
ture, whether or not you are using the
heating or cooling controls. But
if you
set the temperature for 60°F (16°C) or
90"
F (32" C), the fan will stay on HI
speed unless you select a different
speed.
AUTO: To allow the system to
automatically control the temperature,
air distribution and fan speed:
1. Set the temperature you want with the
2. Press the AUTO switch.
TEMP switch.
EXT. TEMP: Press to have the outside
temperature displayed on the digital
screen (unless the system is
off). Press
again to return to the inside temperature
setting. When the system is
off, the
outside temperature will be displayed.
Use the following controls when
AUTO
is not desired.
% : Sets the fan speed. Press the top
of the switch to raise the fan speed, the
bottom of the switch to lower the fan
speed.
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Electronic Climate Control
(Cont.)
OF/” C: Press this to read the temperature
in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
OFF: Shuts the system off. The outside
temperature will be displayed. Air will
still
flow through your vehicle if it is
moving. Also, the system will try to
maintain the temperature you set, but
may not be able to if it’s very warm or
cold outside.
ECON: Use in cold or cool weather.
This saves
fuel because the air
conditioner compressor doesn’t
run. But
this setting doesn’t remove humidity
from the air.
(Defrost): Press this to remove
fog or ice from the windshield. It will
start at the high fan speed, but you can
select another speed
if you want. It’s a
good idea to remove any ice or snow
from the hood and from
the air inlet
between the hood and windshield.
@ (Rear Window Defogger): Press
to warm the defogger grid
on the rear
window.
On some models, the outside
rearview mirrors are also warmed. The
rear window defogger will turn off
automatically after about
10 minutes of
use.
If you turn it on again, the defogger
will operate for about five minutes
only.
You can also turn the defogger off by
turning off the ignition or pressing the
switch again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle
license across the defogger grid
on the
rear window.
Don’t
use a razor blade or something
else sharp on the inside
of the rear
window.
If you do, you could cut
or damage the warming grid, and
the repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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Extended Idling with Electronic Rear Venfs
Ciimate Control Slide the center control up to direct air
When the engine idles for
a long time, Upward.
Slide it down to direct air
the outside temperature sensor
may
cool. This should stop once the vehicle
cause the system to blow air that is too direct air both UP and dOwn.
downward.
The center position will
recommended. See
the Index under
is moving again. Extended idling is not
Engine Exhaust.
Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your Pontiac's flow-through ventilation
system supplies outside air into the
vehicle when it is moving. Outside air
will also enter the vehicle when the
heater or the air conditioning
fan is
running.
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Your Driving and the Road
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and
rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have
built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads
are worn and new pads are
needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time your vehicle is
moving (except when you are pushing
on the brake pedal
firmly).
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Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake
pads could result in costly
brake
repair. I
Some driving conditions or climates
may cause a brake squeal when the
brakes
are first applied or lightly
applied. This does
not mean something
is wrong with your brakes.
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a corner on a wet, snow- or ice-covered
road), ease your foot off the accelerator
pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle
start to slide. Quickly steer the way you
want the vehicle to go. If you start
steering quickly enough, your vehicle
will straighten out. As it does, straighten
the front wheels.
Of course, traction is reduced when
water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is
on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your
driving to these conditions. It is
important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will
be longer and vehicle control more
limited. While
driving on a surface with reduced
traction, try your best
to avoid sudden
steering, acceleration, or braking
(including engine braking by shifting
to
a lower gear). Any sudden changes
could cause the tires to slide. You may
not realize the surface
is slippery until
your vehicle is skidding. Learn to
recognize warning clues-such as
enough water, ice
or packed snow on
the road to make a “mirrored
surface”-and slow down when
you
have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system
(ABS) helps avoid only the braking
slud. Steer the way you want to go.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than
day driving. One reason is that some
drivers are likely to be impaired-by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively. Remember, this is
the most dangerous
time.
Don’t drink and drive. (See the Index
under Drunken Driving for more on
this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to
reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
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If No Steam is Coming from Your
Engine:
If you get the overheat warning but see
or hear no steam, the problem may not
be too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer. If you
get the overheat warning with no
sign of steam, try this for a minute or
so:
1 . Turn off your air conditioner.
2. Turn your heater to full hot at the
highest blower speed and open the
window as necessary.
N (Neutral).
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to
If you no longer have the overheat
warning, you can drive. Just
to be safe,
drive slower for about ten minutes.
If
the warning doesn’t come back on, you
can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop,
and park your vehicle right away.
If there’s still no sign
of steam, you can
idle the engine for two or three minutes
while you’re parked, to see if the
warning stops. But
then,
if you still have the warning,
TURN
OFF THE ENGINE AND GET
EVERYONE OUT
OF THE VEHICLE
until it cools down. You may decide not
to lift the hood but to get service help
right away.
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Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
iligned and balanced carefully at the
'actory to give you the longest tire life
md best overall performance.
:n most cases, you will not need to have
jour wheels aligned again. However, if
jou notice unusual tire wear or your
iehicle pulling one way or the other, the
dignment may need to be reset. If you
lotice your vehicle vibrating when
hiving on a smooth road, your wheels
nay need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked
or badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If
the wheel leaks air out, replace it
(except some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See your
Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions
exist.
Your dealer will know what kind of
wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces. If you need to replace any
of your wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them
only with
new GM original equipment
parts. This way, you will be sure
you
have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts for your Pontiac model.
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Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel
nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling
of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air
and make you lose control. You
could have a collision in which you
or others could be injured. Always
use the correct wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts for replacement.
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Undenbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow
removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed,
accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel
lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these
materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect. Dirt packed in
closed areas of the frame should be
loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing
system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can
fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage can take two
forms:
blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations,
and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surhce.
Although no defect in the paint
job
causes this, Pontiac will repair, at no
charge
to the owner, the surfaces of new
vehicles damaged by this fdlout
condition within
12 months or l2,OOO
miles (20 0oO km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
WIN) Vehicle Identification Number
This is the legal identifier for your
Pontiac. It appears on
a plate
in the front
corner
of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side. You can see it if you look
through the windshield from outside
your vehicle. The VIN
also appears on
the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and the certificates of title
and registration.
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