inflation pressure PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1993 Owners Manual

Don’t try to put the wheel cover on the
compact spare tire. It won’t
fit. Store the
wheel cover in the trunk until you have
replaced the compact spare tire with a
regular tire.
Wheel covers won’t fit on your
compact spare. If you try to put
a
wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover
or the spare.
19. Store the flat tire as far forward in
the trunk as possible. Store the jack
and wheel wrench
in their
compartment in the trunk.
1 Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike
someone. Store all these in
I the proper place.
The compact spare is for temporary use
only. Replace the compact spare tire
with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
See
Compact Spare Tire later in this
section.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully
inflated when your vehicle was new, it
can lose air after a time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is
made to
go up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can finish your trip and have
your full-size tire repaired
or replaced
where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with
a fill-size tire as
soon as you can. Your spare will last
longer and be
in good shape in case you
need it again.
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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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Service & Appearance Care
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and
their warranties
are delivered with every new Pontiac. If your spare tire is a
different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each
of these manufacturers.
I CAUTION ~~~~ ~~
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
I friction. You could have an &-out and a serious accident.. See the I&
A Overloading your tires can cause werhe;atiqg as a result of too much
under Lading .bur F.’ehick.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as werlioaded tires. The resulfing
accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires fr\equently to maintain
the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires
are cold.
sudden impact, such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your
tires have been damaged, replace them.
* Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by
lnflation-Tire Pressure
The Tire Loading Information label
which is
on the rear edge of the driver’s
door shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires, when they’re
cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has
been sitting for at least three hours or
driven no more than a mile.
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Don't let anyone tell you that , 1 ,~ ,%$:
underinflation or overinflation
all right. It's not.
If your tires don't ;1
When to Check:
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don't forget your compact spare tire. It
should be at
60 psi (420 kpa).
How to Check:
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at
the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially if
you have radial tires-
which may look properly inflated even if
they're underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire lnspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in your Mainte-
nance Schedule. See the
Index under
Scheduled Maintenance Services.
Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown on the Tire-Loading Information
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See the
Index
under Wheel Nut Torque.
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Section B: Owner Checks & Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should
be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure
the
safety, dependability and emission control performance of
your vehicle. Be
sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
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CHECK
WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE
Engine Oil Level
Engine Coolant Level Check the engine
oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for
Check
the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
Windshield Washer Check the
engine coolant level in the coolant recovery
tank and add the proper coolant mix if
Fluid Level
if necessary. See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.
further details.
necessary.
See the
Index under Coolant for further details.
At least Once a Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation
Check tire
inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge
of the driver’s door. See the Index under Tires for
further details.
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Hood Release .................. 227
Safety Warning
.. .194. 195. ’ 204. 228
Warning. Overheated Engine
... .196.
204.205.206.228.240. 241
Horn
......................... 72
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings
.... .196.
204.205.206.228.240. 241
How the Anti-Lock Brake
System Works
............... -156
Hydroplaning
.................. 169
Identification Number. Vehicle
.... 264
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud.
Ignition Idling Your Engine
........... .70.
72
Ice. or Snow
................. 218
Key
......................... 46
Positions
..................... 57
Illuminated Entry
................ 55
Inflation. Tires
................ 250
Indicator Lights (see
Warning
Lights)
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints)
Inside Rearview Mirror .......... 86
Instrument Panel
................ 94
Instrument Panel Clusters
......... 96
Instrument Panel Warning Lights ... 99
Intensity Control
................ 84
.................... J ack. Tire 211
Jump Starting
.................. 193
Keyless Entry. Remote
........... 49
Keys
.......................... 46
Lamp Monitor
................. 112
Lane Change Indicator
............ 72
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
.......... 19
Front
....................... 30
Rear
........................ 31
Use by Children
............... 33
Light Controls
.................. 81
Lighters
....................... 92
Air Bag System
............... 24
Daytime Running Lights
......... 83
Fog Lights
................... 85
Headlights
............ .81, 83, 246
“On” Reminder
............... 82
Lights Parking
...................... 81
Reading
..................... 85
Removing
& Replacing
Bulbs
............ .246. 247. 273
Replacement Bulbs
............ 273
Taillights
............... .247. 273
Turn Signal
................... 74
Underhood
.................. 228
Warning Lights
............... 100
Loading Your Vehicle
............ 248
Locks
......................... 47
Locks. Rear Door Security
........ 50
Locks. Remote Control ........... 48
Long Distance Driving
........... 174
Low Battery
................... 193
Low Fuel Warning
.............. 109
Low Oil Pressure Warning
........ 102
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
................ 105
Lubricants & Fluids ......... 272
Maintenance Record
........... 294
Maintenance Schedule
........... 275
Maintenance Services. Scheduled
. . 278
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...... 104
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Index
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Sheet Metal Damage ............ 263
Shifting Into P (Park)
......... .68. 69
Shifting Out of P (Park)
........... 70
Shifting the Transaxle
............ 61
Signaling Turns
............ .74. 149
Signs. Road
................... 146
SIR (Air Bag)
.................. 22
Skidding
...................... 164
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a
... 181
Sound Equipment. Adding
........ 126
Sound Systems (see Audio Systems)
Spare Tire. Compact ............. 218
Specifications
& Capacities ....... 271
Speed Control (see
Cruise Control)
Speedometer and Odometer ........ 98
Stains. Removing
............... 259
Standard Climate Control
......... 120
Starting Your Engine ............. 58
Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery
is “Dead” (see
Jump Starting)
Steering
In Emergencies
............... 161
Off-Road Recovery
............ 162
Power
...................... 160
Tips
........................ 160
Variable Effort
............... 160
Steering Wheel Controls ......... 139
318
Steering Wheel. Tilt .............. 73
Stereo Sound Systems (see
Audio Systems)
Storage Armrest
..................... 90
Convenience Net
............. -56
Door Cup Holder
.............. 90
Glove Box
.................... 56
Rear Compartment
............. 91
Sunglasses
................... 93
Storing Your Vehicle
............ 245
Stuck; If You Are
............... 218
Sunroof. Express Open
........... 89
Sun Visors
..................... 88
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
System
...................... 22
Tachometer
.................... 99
Tape Player (see
Audio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
...................... 273
Electrical Equipment.
Add-on
........... .93. 126. 265
Fluid Capacities
& Types .. .270. 272
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ....... 266
Service Parts Identification
Label
..................... 265 Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
.................... 264
Temperature Warning
....... .101, 109
Theft-Deterrent System
........... 51
Security Light ................. 53
Thermostat
.................... 241
Tilt Steering Wheel
.............. 73
Time, Setting the
............... 127
Tires
......................... 250
Air Inflator System ............ 209
Blowout
.................... 208
Buying New
................. 252
Chains
................. .218, 256
Flat, Changing
............... 210
Inflation
.................... 250
Inspection & Rotation .......... 251
Loading
.................... 250
Pressure
................ .218, 250
Quality Grading
.............. 253
Spare, Compact
............... 218
Wear Indicators
.............. 253
Wheel Alignment
&
Tire Balance ............... 255
Wheel Replacement
........... 255
When to Replace Wheels
....... 255
Winter Driving
............... 179
Torque Lock
................... 179
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