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Important Notes About this Manual
Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell
the vehicle, please leave this manual in it
so the new owner can use it.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right
to make changes in the
product after that time without further notice.
Note to Canadian Owners
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac Division
whenever it appears in this manual.
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre
concessionaire
ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
Published by Pontiac Division
General Motors Corporation The word Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the
name Bonneville are registered trademarks of
General Motors Corporation.
The word
Delco is a registered trademark of General
Motors
Corporation.
0 Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac Division. All rights reserved.
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You can match a transmitter to as many
Aifferent vehicles as you own, provided
they are equipped with
exactly the same
model system.
(General Motors offers
several different models of these systems
on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have
only two transmitters matched to it. See
your dealer to match transmitters to
another vehicle.
Your Remote Keyless Entry operates on
a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Should
interference
to this system
occur,
try this:
Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use
this equipment.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your
key chain transmitter should last about
two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the
transmitter won’t work at the normal
range in any location. If you have to get
close to your vehicle before the
transmitter works, it’s probably time to
change the batteries.
To Replace Batteries in the Remote
Keyless Entry:
1. Remove the screw from back cover.
2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half first.
3. Remove and replace the two batteries
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
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Daytime Running Lights
(CANADA ONLY)
The Canadian federal government has
decided that Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are a useful feature,
in that DRL
can make your vehicle more visible
to
pedestrians and other drivers during
daylight hours. DRL are required
on
new vehicles sold in Canada.
Your DRL work
with a light sensor on
top of the instrument panel. Don't cover
it up. The low beam headlights will
come on at reduced brightness
in
daylight when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The transaxle is not in P (Park). At
dusk, the exterior lights will come on
automatically and the low beams will
change
to full brightness. At dawn, the
exterior lights will go out and the low
beams
will change to the reduced
brightness of DRL
(if the headlight
switch
is off)..
Of course, you may still turn on the
headlights any time
you need to.
To idle your vehicle
with the DRL off,
shift the transaxle into
P (Park). The
DRL will stay off until you shift out of
P (Park).
At night, you can turn off all exterior
lights
when you are in P (Park) by
moving the Twilight Sentinel control all
the way past
MIN to turn it off, if it was
on.
If it was off, move the control to the
right to turn
it on, then back off. The
lights will come back on
when you put
the transaxle
in gear.
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Headlight High-Low Beam
Changer
To change the headlights from low beam
to high, or high
to low, pull the turn
signal lever all the way toward you.
Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, a blue
light
on the instrument panel also will
be
on.
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Boost Gage (OPTION)
Vehicles equipped with the supercharged
engine have this boost gage that indicates vacuum during light to
moderate throttle and boost under
heavier throttle. The gage displays the
air pressure level
in psi going into the
engine’s combustion chamber.
The gage is automatically centered at
zero psi
every time the engine is started.
Actual vacuum or boost
is displayed
from this zero point. Changes
in
ambient pressure, such as driving in
mountains and changing weather, will slightly change
the zero reading.
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If you have the Driver Information
Center, it gives you important safety and
maintenance facts. When you turn the ignition on, the entire Center lights up
for a few seconds. Then it goes to work.
FUNCTION MONITOR: This lets you
know if you are low
on fluids or have a
problem with a vehicle function:
CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message
could mean your oil level is low. If
it
comes on for more than three seconds, see
the Index under Check Oil Level
Warning Light.
WASHER FLUID: This message
means your washer fluid tank is less
than
30% full. The windshield portion
of the vehicle outline will also glow. If
these come on, see the
Index under
Windshield Washer Fluid.
means your coolant level has fallen to
about half full. If it comes on,
see the
Index under Engine Coolant.
CHECK GAGES: If this light comes
on and stays on while
you are driving,
check your gages for fuel, coolant
temperature, oil pressure or battery
voltage.
LOW COOLANT This message
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Features & Controls
Calibrating the Compass (CONT.)
3. Drive slowly in a circle at about
5 mph (8 km/h). Try to keep your
vehicle level.
4. When CALIBRATE stops flashing,
your compass is calibrated to
magnetic north.
If CALIBRATE stops flashing before
1% circles, the calibration may not be
accurate. However, if you are certain the
calibration is accurate after the zone is
set, then recalibration is not needed.
Otherwise, repeat the calibration. If this
condition continues, move the vehicle to
a new area and recalibrate.
If CALIBRATE continues to flash after
about seven circles, your compass is not
calibrated.
You could be too close to a
power line or large metal object, or
something magnetic
in your vehicle (like
a
CB antenna) could keep the compass
from calibrating.
If you are uncertain about where you are
in the calibration sequence, or want
to
start over, simply push and release the
MODE or SET button, or turn the
ignition off and restart the engine.
Setting the Zone
Setting the zone corrects for differences
between magnetic and true north.
You can set the zone in two ways: By
selecting the zone you are located in or
by pointing your vehicle north and
telling the compass the direction of
north. Perform only one
of the two
methods
(A or B) each time you change
zones. The last zone selection is
remembered.
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A. By Geographic Location:
1. With the engine running, press and hold
MODE for more than three
seconds. After three seconds,
CALIBRATE and the heading
display will go blank.
ZONE and the
zone number will be displayed.
Release the
MODE button.
2. Check,the chart to see which zone
you are in.
3. Press or hold SET until the display
shows the number
of your zone.
4. Press MODE again to enter your
zone in the compass.
B. By Pointing Vehicle North:
1 . Point your vehicle to true north.
2. Press and hold MODE until ZONE
appears on the display.
3. Press or hold SET until ZONE 00 is
displayed.
4. Press MODE. The display will show
a northern heading and the direction
bars will flash.
5. Press MODE again. The display will
show the current zone setting for two
seconds, then keep that setting unless
you change it.
6. When your engine is running, your
comoass should display true north. You
can change your zone any time you
move to another zone without
calibrating to magnetic north. However, if you are uncertain of accuracy, repeat
the entire sequence by starting with step 1.
Temporary Disturbances:
Your compass may sometimes display a
different heading for a moment
as you
pass under bridges, power lines
or large
metal objects,
or when you are driving
on steep hills. This is normal.
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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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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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A#.FM Stereo Radio
The digital display indicates information
on time or radio station frequency, the
AM or FM radio band, whether the station
is
in stereo, and other radio functions.
Upper Knob (PWRoVOL): This knob
does three things:
Rotate it to turn the system on and off
Rotate it to control the volume.
Press it to recall the station frequency
(PWR).
when the radio is on.
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BAL (Balance): The control ring
behind the upper knob adjusts the
lefthight speaker balance.
Lower Knob (TUNE): This knob does
two things:
Rotate it to tune in radio stations.
Press it to change between the AM or
FADE: The control ring behind the
lower knob adjusts the fronthear
speaker balance.
7 SEEK A: Press to seek and stop on
the next station higher or lower
on the
radio band.
FM band.
TREB (Treble): Slide this lever up to
increase treble, or down to decrease it.
If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the
treble.
BASS: Slide this lever up to increase
bass, or down to decrease
it.
To Preset Radio Stations:
1 . Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. The word SET will appear
on the digital screen for five seconds.
3. While SET is displayed, press one of
the four pushbuttons.
The station is now preset. You can
tune to
it immediately by pressing the
same numbered pushbutton.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM
and four FM stations.
Up to three additional stations on each
band may be preset by “pairing”
pushbuttons:
1 . Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET, and within five seconds
press any two adjacent pushbuttons at
the same time.
3. The station can be tuned in when the
same two pushbuttons are pressed at
the same time.
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AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Player
The digital display indicates information
on time or radio station frequency, the
AM or FM radio band, whether the station
is in stereo, and other radio functions.
Upper Knob (PWRoVOL): This knob
does four things:
Rotate it to turn the system on and off
Rotate it to control the volume.
Press it to recall the station frequency
(PWR) *
when the radio is on.
When a tape is playing, press it to
hear the other side
of the tape.
BAL (Balance): The control ring
behind the upper knob adjusts the
lefthight speaker balance.
Lower Knob (TUNE): This knob does
two things:
Rotate it to tune in radio stations.
Press it to change between the AM or
FADE: The control ring behind the
lower knob adjusts the fronthear
speaker balance.
FM band.
V SEEK A: Press to seek and stop on
the next station higher or lower
on the
radio band.
TREB (Treble): Slide this lever up to
increase treble, or down
to decrease it.
If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the
treble.
BASS: Slide this lever up to increase
bass, or down to decrease it.
To Preset Radio Stations:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. The word SET will
appear
on the digital screen for five
seconds.
3. While SET is displayed, press one of
the four pushbuttons.
The station is
now preset. You can
tune
to it immediately by pressing the
same numbered pushbutton.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM
and four FM stations.
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