engine PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1993 Owners Manual

How to Use this Manual
Using bur 1993 Pontiac
Owner’s Manual (CONT.)
Part 4: Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and
tips about the road and how to drive
under different conditions.
Part 5: Problems on the Road
This part tells you what to do if you
have a problem while driving, such as a
flat tire or engine overheating.
Part 6: Service & Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep
your Pontiac running properly and
looking good.
Part 7: Maintenance Schedule
This part tells you when to perform
vehicle maintenance and what fluids and
lubricants to use.
Part 8: Customer Assistance
Information
This part tells you how to contact
Pontiac for assistance and how to get
service publications. It also gives you
information on
Reporting Safety Defects.
Part 9: Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost
every subject that’s
in this manual. You
can use it to quickly find something you
want to read.
Service Station Information:
This is a quick reference of service
information. You can find it on the last
page of this manual.
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These symbols are on some of your
controls:
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Headlight Washers
Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Defogger
Q@
Ventilating Fan
Power Window
These symbols are used on warning and
indicator lights:
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Battery Charging System
Fuel
Engine
Oil Pressure
Brake
Anti-Lock Brakes
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... Part 2
Features & Controls
Here you can learn about the
many standard and optional features
on your Pontiac. and information on
starting. shifting and braking
. Also
explained are the instrument panel
and the warning systems that tell
you
if everything is working
properly-and what to do
if you have
a problem
.
Keys ............................................................ 46
Locks
........................................................... 47
Remote Keyless Entry
.............................................. 48
GloveBox
....................................................... 56
Ignitionswitch ................................................... 57
StartingYourEngine
............................................... 58
Shifting the Transaxle
............................................. -61
ParkingBrake .................................................... 67
Shifting into Park
........ ...................................... 68
Windows ........................................................ 73
Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever
.................................... 73
Windshield Wipers
................................................. 75
Windshield Washer
................................................ 76
CruiseControl
.................................................... 77
Lightcontrols
.................................................... 81
Interior Lights .................................................... 84
Mirrors
......................................................... 86
Sunroof ......................................................... 89
Ashtrays and Lighter
.............................................. -91
Instrument Panel ................................................... 94
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.................................. 99
Gages
.......................................................... 108
Driver Information Center .......................................... 111
Electronic Compass ............................................... 113
Head-Up Display ............................................... 116
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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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To Test the Almn:
Roll pur window down, then follow the
directions under
221 Am the System
earlier. Once tbe alarm is set, reach
through the
window and manually
unlock the door from the inside or turn
on the ignition. The alarm should
sound.
If the dam does not sound when it
should, check to see if your horn works.
The
horn fuse may be Mown. Ta replace
the
fuse, see the Index under FEares &
Circuit Breakers.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always
arm the theft-deterrent system when
leaving your vehicle.
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When you lift the lever of either front
door, a light will glow
around the door
lock. This
will help you insert the door
key at night.
The lights inside your vehicle will also
go on. These lights will go off after
about
20 seconds, or when you start
your engine. These lights will also go on
when you press my button on the
optional Remote Keyless
Entry
transmitter.
If a door is left ajar, your interior lights
will
turn off after ten minutes to save
your battery.
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Trunk hk
Ta unlock the trunk from the outside,
insert the door key and turn it.
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New Venice bbBreak-ln”
Your modern Pontiac doesn’t need
an elaborate “break-in.” But it will
perform better
in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed-
fast or slow-for the first
500
.miles (804 km). Don’t make full-
throttle
starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first 200 miles (322 km) or so.
During this time your new brake
linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard
stops
with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every
time you get
new brake linings.
Ignition Switch
With the ignition key in the ignition switch,
you can turn the switch to five positions:
Accessory: An “on” position in which
you can operate your electrical power
accessories. Press in the ignition switch
as
you turn the top of it toward you.
Lock: The only position in which you
can remove the key. This locks your
steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.
Off: Unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition, and transaxle, but does not
send electrical power to any accessories.
Use this position if your vehicle must be
pushed or towed, but never try to push-
start your vehicle. A warning chime will
sound if you open the driver’s door
when the ignition is
off and the key is in
the ignition.
Run: An “on” position to which the
switch returns after you
start your
engine and release the switch. The
switch stays in the
Run position when
the engine is running. But even when
the engine is not running, you can use
Run to operate your electrical power
accessories, and to display some
instrument panel warning lights.
Start: Starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The
ignition switch will return to
Run for
normal driving.
Note that even if the engine
is not
running, the positions
Accessory and
Run are “on” positions that allow you
to operate your electrical accessories,
such as the radio.
Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your key in the ignition, in
the
Off position, you will hear a
warning tone when you open the driver’s
door.
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3800 Tuned Port Injection Engine
(Code
L):
3, If it doesn’t start right away, hold
your key in
Start for about three
seconds at a time
until your engine
starts. Wait about
15 seconds between
each
try to help avoid draining your
battery.
3800 Supercharged Engine (Code 1):
3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold
your key
in Start for about three to
five seconds at a time until
your
engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds
between each
try to help avoid
draining your battery. Holding your key in
Start for
longer than
15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery
to be I
drained much sooner.-And the
excessive heat
can damage your
I starter motor. I
4. If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline.
Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key
in Start for about
three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but
then stops again, do the
same thing, but this time keep the
pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline
from
the engine. After waiting about 15
seconds, repeat the normal starting
procedure.
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Features & Controls
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
.. - .
If you drive too quickly through
deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your
engine’s air intake and badly
damage
your engine. If you can’t
avoid deep puddles or standing
water, drive through them very
slowly.
Engine Block Heater (opTIoN)
In very cold weather, 0°F (-18” C) or
colder,
the engine block heater can help.
You’ll get easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up.
To Use the Block Heater:
1 . Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded
electrical
cord.
110-volt outlet.
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Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could cause
an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord
could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured.
Plug the cord into a properly
grounded three-prong 110-volt
outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use
a heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least 15 amps.
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‘-- Transaxle
Shiftins
the Automatic I After you’ve used the block heater, __
be sure to store the cord as it was
column. Both are shown.
it could be damaged. between the seats
or on the steering
moving engine parts. If
you don’t, shift lever located on
the console
before, to keep it away from Your
automatic transaxle may have a
How long should you keep the block
Ieater plugged
in? The answer depends
In the weather, the kind of oil you have,
md some other things. Instead of trying
:o list everything here, we ask that you
:ontact a Pontiac dealer
in the area
ahere you’ll be parking your vehicle.
The dealer can give you the best advice
For that particular area. There are
several shift positions.
In this
manual, these are referred to
by the
commonly used symbols
in the right
column below:
Park
Reverse
Neutral Overdrive
Drive
Second
First P
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N
IDI
D
2
1
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