low oil pressure PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1993 Owners Manual

Features & Controls
Oil Warning Light
If you have a problem with your oil, this
light may stay on after you
start your
engine, or come on
when you are
driving. This indicates that oil is not
going through your engine quickly
enough to keep
it cool. The engine
could be low
on oil, or could have some
other oil problem. Have
it fixed right
away. The
oil light could also come
on in two
other situations:
When the ignition is on but the engine
is not running, the light will come
on
as a test to show you it is working, but
the light will go out when you turn the
ignition to
Start. If it doesn't come on
with the ignition on, you may have a
problem with the fuse or bulb. Have
it
fixed right away.
If you make a hard stop, the light may
come on for a moment. This is
normal.
Clusters with gages use the CHECK
GAGES warning light to alert you of a
potential oil pressure problem.
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Don't keep driving if the oil
pressure is low. If you do,
your
engine can become so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
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Features & Controls
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Traction Control System Warning
Light (CONT.)
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rn Gages
Your Pontiac may have many of the
following gages. Be sure to read about
the ones that came with your vehicle.
Check Gage5 Warning Light
(OPTION)
This light will come on briefly when
you
are starting the engine. If the light
comes
on and stays on while you are
driving, check your gages for fuel,
coolant temperature,
oil pressure or
voltage.
This light will stay on if your
engine
is not running.
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Oil Pressure Gage (OPTION)
The oil pressure gage shows the engine
oil pressure in psi (pounds per square
inch) when the engine is running.
Canadian vehicles indicate pressure
in
kPa. Oil pressure may vary with engine
speed, outside temperature and oil
viscosity, but readings above the red
warning zone indicate the normal
operating range.
A reading in the red zone may be caused
by
a dangerously low oil level or other
problem causing low oil pressure. The
CHECK GAGES light will go on and a
warning chime will sound, if you have
this option.
Driving your vehicle with low oil
pressure can cause extensive engine
damage.
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Don’t keep driving if the oil
pressure
is low. If you do,
your engine can become so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle
rviced.
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Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be
costly and is
not covered by your
warranty.
Voltmeter (OPTION)
Unless you have the supercharged
engine, you may have a voltmeter.
When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition
of the charging
system. Readings outside the red
warning zone indicate the normal
operating range.
Readings
in the red warning zone
indicate a possible problem in the
electrical system. The
CHECK GAGES
light will also come on, and a warning ,
chime will sound. Have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
When your engine is not running, but
the ignition is on (in the
Run position),
the gage shows your battery’s state
of
charge in DC volts.
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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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rn Driver Znformation Center
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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Head-Up Display (omorq
If you have the optional Head-Up
Display (HUD), you can see the
speedometer reading in English or
metric units displayed “through” the
windshield.
The HUD
also shows:
Turn signal indicator lights.
A high beam indicator symbol.
A CHECK GAGES message. (For
low oil pressure, high coolant
temperature, low oil level and low
fuel .)
A low fuel warning symbol.
The HUD shows these lights when they
are lit
on the instrument panel.
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When you sit straight in your seat, the
HUD image will appear slightly to the
right in front
of the driver.
When the ignition is turned
to Run, all
possible HUD images will come on as
shown above. Then the Head-Up
Display will operate normally.
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NOTEE
Although the HUD image appears
to be near the front
of the vehicle,
do not use it as a parking aid. The
HUD was not designed
for that
purpose.
If you try to use it that
way, such as in a parking lot,
you
may misjudge distance and run into
something.
If you never look at your
b instrument panel, you may not
see something important, such as a
warning light. So be sure to scan
your displays and controls and the
driving environment just
as you
would in a vehicle without
HUD.
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Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will
clean off better with just water and mild
soap.
If you need to use it, then:
Gently scrape excess soil from the
trim material with a clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning
should start at the outside of the stain,
“feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to a clean section of the
cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric,
immediately dry the area with an air
hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help
prevent a cleaning ring. (See the
previous
NOTICE.)
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains:
Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing
gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils,
wax crayon, tar and asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Then follow the solvent-type
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
instructions
above.
asphalt will stain if
left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them
and may cause them
to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains:
Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit,
fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine,
vomit, urine and blood.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions above.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
or urine, treat
the area with a water/
baking soda solution:
1 teaspoon
(5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with
solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains:
Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise,
chili sauce and unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water and allow to
dry.
If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
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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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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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Index
Filter Air Cleaner
............. .233. 271
Fuel
........................ 271
Oil
.................... .233. 271
Finish Damage
................. 263
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........ 192
Flat Tire
...................... 208
Flooded Engine
................. 59
Fluid Flow-Through Ventilation
........ 125
Brake ................. .243. 272
Capacities
................... 270
Power Steering
...... .242. 270. 272
Transaxle
.......... .238. 270. 272
Windshield Washer
. 76. 242. 272. 292
Fluids
& Lubricants ............. 272
Fog. Driving in
................. 170
Fog Lights ................ .85. 247
Foreign Material
............... 263
Foreign Operation
.............. 225
Freeway Driving
................ 172
French Language Manual
.......... 2
Fuel
..................... 222. 223
Alcohol in Fuel
.............. 223
Capacity
.................... 224
Door Lock
.................. 225 Door
Release. Manual
......... 227
Door Release. Remote
......... 225
Exhaust Warnings
...... .71. 72. 181
Filling Your Tank
............. 226
Fuels with Alcohol
............ 223
Gage
....................... 109
In Foreign Countries
.......... 225
Low. Warning
................ 109
Requirements
........... .222. 223
Function Monitor
............... 1ll
FusePanel
.................... 267
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ......... 266
Gages
....................... 108
Fuel
........................ 109
Oil Pressure .................. 110
Voltmeter
.................... 110
Gasoline
...................... 222
Gas Station Information
.......... 320
Gear Positions
Gearshift Lever
Coolant Temperature
.......... 109
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
....... 226
(see
Shifting the Transaxle)
(see Shifting the Transaxle)
Glove Box ..................... 56
Graphic Equalizer (see
Audio Systems)
Halogen Bulb Replacement . .246. 273
Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 192
Headlight
& Taillight. Removing
and Replacing
........... .246. 247
Headlight Washers
............... 77
Head-Up Display
............... 116
Headlights
..................... 81
High-Low Beam Changer
....... 83
Instrument Panel Intensity
Control
.................... 84
Lamp Monitor
................ 112
“On” Reminder ............... 82
Replacement Bulb
............. 273
Washers
..................... 77
Wiring
..................... 269
Head Restraints
................. 13
Heater (see
Comfort Controls)
Heater, Engine Block ............. 60
High Beams
............... .83. 167
“Highway Hypnosis”
............ 175
Hill and Mountain Roads
......... 176
Hills, Parking on
........... .177. 189
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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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