ignition PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1993 Owners Manual

Seats & Safety 6elts
Air Bag System Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the
instrument panel, which shows
INFLATABLE RESTRAINT. The
system checks itself and the light tells
you if there is a problem.
You will see this light flash for a few
seconds when you turn your ignition to
Run or Start. Then the light should go
out, which means the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light
L b doesn’t come on when you
s t your vehicle, or stays on, or
comes on when you are driving,
your air bag system may
not work
properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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How the Air Bag System Works
Q: Where is the air bag?
A: The driver’s air bag is in the middle
of the steering wheel.
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Servicing Bur Pontiac with the
Air Bag System
Please tell or remind anyone who works
on your Pontiac that it has the air bag
system. There are parts of the air bag
system in several places around your
vehicle. You don’t want the system to
inflate while someone is working on
your vehicle. The air bag system does
not need regular maintenance. Your
Pontiac dealer and the
1993 Bonneville
Service Manual have information about
the air bag system, including repair or
disposal.
For up to two minutes after
L b the ignition key is turned off
and the battery disconnected, an
air bag can still inflate during
improper service. You can be
injured if you are close to
an air
bag when it inflates. Be sure to
follow the proper service
procedures. When electrical
work is done under
the
hood or inside your vehicle, the ignition
should be in
LOCK, if possible.
Avoid wires wrapped with yellow
tape,
or yellow connectors. They are probably
part of the air bag system.
If your vehicle has a driver’s air bag and
a right-front passenger’s air bag, both
bags must be disconnected
if the
ignition has to be on for electrical work
Dr if the steering column is to be
disassembled.
First, disconnect
the driver’s air bag like
this:
. Turn off the ignition.
Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (see the
Index under Fuses & Circuit Breakers).
Disconnect the yellow connector at
the base of the steering column.
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After you follow this procedure for the
driver’s air bag, then disconnect the
right-front passenger’s air bag like this:
Lower the passenger side hush panel
under the glove box.
Disconnect the yellow connector at
the base of
the instrument panel.
When the work is complete, if the air
bag system was disconnected, be sure
to
reattach everything and replace the fuse
before turning the ignition on. When
you turn
the ignition key on, be sure you
see the inflatable restraint light on
the
instrument panel. If you don’t see this
light flash and then go out as usual, have
your air bag system repaired.
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Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they-are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear
safety belts.
A pregnant woman should
wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap
portion should be
worn as low as
possible throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is to
protect the mother. When a safety belt is
worn properly, it’s more likely that
the
fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key
to making safety belts effective is
wearing them properly.
Right Front Passenger Position
The right-front passenger’s safety belt
works the same way as the driver’s
safety belt. See the
Index under Driver
Position.
When the lap portion of the belt is
pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it
does, let it go back all the way and start
again.
If your vehicle has a center passenger
position, be sure to use the correct
buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder
belt. If you find that the latch plate will
not go fully into the buckle, see if you
are using the buckle for the center
passenger position.
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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
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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
Keys

,
Leaving young children in a
vehicle with the ignition key
1s dangerous for many reasons. A
child or others could be badly
injured or even killed. They could
lerate power windows or other
ntrols or even make the vehicle
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move. Don’t leave the keys in a
vehicle with young children. The
ignition keys are for the ignition
only.
The door keys are for the doors and all
other locks. When a new Pontiac is delivered, the
dealer removes the plugs from the keys
and gives them to the first owner.
However, the ignition key may not have
a plug.
Each plug has a code on
it that tells your
dealer or a qualified locksmith how to
make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a
safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll
be able to have new ones made easily
using these plugs. If your ignition keys
don’t have plugs, go to your Pontiac
dealer for the correct key code if you
need a
new ignition key.
There are
15 alternative PASS-Key@
blanks, to help discourage
theft. Your
dealer can help determine which blank
you need.
Your Pontiac
has a number of new
features that can help prevent theft.
But
you can have a lot of trouble
getting into your vehicle
if you ever
lock your keys, inside. You may even
have to darnage
your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you have extra keys.
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The lever on each rear door works only
that door's lock. It won't lock (or
unlock) all
of the doors-that's a safety
feature.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your
door and set the locks from inside, then
get out and close the door.
If your vehicle has the Theft-Deterrent
System option, see
Zieft-Deterrent
System
later in this section.
Remote Keyless Entry (omoiy)
If your Pontiac has this option, you can
lock and unlock your doors or unlock
your trunk from about
15 feet (4.5 m)
away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
Operation
The driver's door will unlock when
UNLOCK is pressed. If pressed again
within
25 seconds, all doors will
unlock. All doors will lock when
LOCK is pressed.
The trunk will unlock when the opened
trunk symbol is pressed, but only when
the ignition is off.
Press any button to illuminate the
interior lights (see the
Index under
Illuminated Entry System).
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer.
Remember to bring the remaining
transmitter with
you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches
the replacement transmitter to your
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vehicle, the remaining transmitter must
also be matched. Once the new
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transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter
will not unlock your vehicle.
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To cancel the rear door lock:
1. Unlock the door from the inside and
open the door from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way down.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work
normally.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially
in some cities. Although your Pontiac
has a number
of theft-deterrent features,
we know that nothing we put
on it can
make it impossible to steal. However,
there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition:
If you walk away from your vehicle with
the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy
riders or professional thieves-so don’t
do
it. When you park your Pontiac and
open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone
reminding you
to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. Always
do this. Your steering wheel will be
locked, and
so will your ignition and
transaxle.
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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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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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