wheel alignment PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1993 Owners Manual

Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
iligned and balanced carefully at the
'actory to give you the longest tire life
md best overall performance.
:n most cases, you will not need to have
jour wheels aligned again. However, if
jou notice unusual tire wear or your
iehicle pulling one way or the other, the
dignment may need to be reset. If you
lotice your vehicle vibrating when
hiving on a smooth road, your wheels
nay need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked
or badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If
the wheel leaks air out, replace it
(except some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See your
Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions
exist.
Your dealer will know what kind of
wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces. If you need to replace any
of your wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them
only with
new GM original equipment
parts. This way, you will be sure
you
have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts for your Pontiac model.
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Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel
nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling
of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air
and make you lose control. You
could have a collision in which you
or others could be injured. Always
use the correct wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts for replacement.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.]
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule II.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1
2
Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG
Energy Conserving II oils of proper viscosity. The
“SG” designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as “SG/CC,”
“SG/CD” or
“SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g.,
SAE
5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), see the Index under
Engine Oil.
Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and
rear suspension and steering linkage. The
proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs
done before you or anyone else drives
the vehicle.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3
4
Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque-Check
the torque
of the mounting bolts and/or nuts.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection-For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions in this manual. See
the
Index under fires, Inspection & Rotation.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.
*An Emission Control Service.
a The US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to pe$orm this maintenance item will not nullifL the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance sewices be
pe$ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section
E: Maintenance Record.
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Index
4 c
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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Towing a Trailer ................ 183
Towing Your Pontiac
............ 197
Traction Control
................ 157
Traction Control System
Warning Light
................ 107
Traffic Lights
.................. 148
Trailer Towing
................. 183
Transaxle, Automatic
Transmission, Automatic
Trip Odometer
................ 98
Trunk Lock
........................ 55
Release, Remote Power ......... 56
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
(see Automatic Transaxle)
Turn Signal Indicator ............. 74
Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever
....................... 73
Cruise Control
................ 77
Headlight High-Low
Lane Change Signals
........... 74
Turn Signal Indicator
........... 74
Windshield Washer
............. 76
Windshield Wipers
............. 75
Twilight Sentinel
................ 84
Beam Changer
.............. 83
... 160
Underhood
Light
.............. 228
Unleaded Gasoline.
............. 222
Upholstery Care
................ 258
Urban Driving
................. 171
Variable Effort Steering
...
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
...................... 264
Vehicle Loading
................ 248
Vehicle Storage
................ 245
Ventilation
................ .l21, 125
VIN ......................... 2 64
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............. 88
Voltmeter ...................... 110
warning Flashers. Hazard
....... 192
Warning Lights
................. 100
Battery
..................... 104
Check Gages
................. 108
Anti-Lock Brake System
........ 106
Brake
...................... 105
Coolant Temperature
........... 101
Low Washer Fluid
............ 105
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
..... 104 Oil
..................... 102. 103
Service Engine Soon
........... 104
Traction Control System
........ 107
Washer. Windshield
.............. 76
(GAWR)
.................. 248
(GVWR)
.................. 248
Wheel Alignment&Tire Balance
... 255
Wheel Covers. How to Remove
............... 212
Wheel Nut Torque
......... .216. 270
Wheel Replacement
............. 255
Windows. Power
................ 73
Windshield Washer
............... 76
Fluid
................... .76. 242
Low Fluid Warning Light
....... 105
Windshield Wiper Replacement
.... 248
Windshield Wipers
...... .75. 261. 269
Weight
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Winter Driving
................. 179
Deep Snow
................ 182
Wrecker Towing
................ 197
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
.... 181
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