heating PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1994 Owners Manual

How to Use This Manual
Using Your 1994 Pontiac
Owner’s Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual
from beginning
to end when they first
receive their
new vehicle. This will help
you learn about the features and controls
for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll
find that pictures and words work
together
to explain things quickly.
There are nine parts with black-tabbed pages
in this manual. Each part begins
with a brief list of contents,
so you can
usually tell at a glance
if that part
contains the information you want.
You can bend the manual slightly to reveal
the black tabs that help you find a part.
This part tells you how to use your seats
and safety belts properly. It also explains
the “SIR’ (Air Bag) System.
Part 2: Features & Controls
This part explains how to start and
operate your Pontiac.
Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio
Systems
This part tells you how to adjust the
ventilation and comfort controls and how
to operate your sound system.
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, etc.
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”
on
page 269.
Part 9: Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost
every subject
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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NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with
your hand while
it is heating. If you
do, it won’t be able to back away
from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make
it overheat,
damaging the lighter and the heating
element.
Sunglasses Storage
With the overhead console, you have a
storage door for sunglasses. Press the rear
edge of the storage door
to release it.
Place your sunglasses inside the door. To
close the door, raise
it and press it into
position.
Accessory Outlet
On models with the overhead console,
there is a 12-volt ignition fed outlet. Slide
the cover aside to access the outlet.
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment
to your vehicle can damage
it or
keep other things from working
as
they should. This wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty. Check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment, and never use anything requiring more than
15 amps.
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HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU
BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road”, this manual
shows
what to do. See “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
Some clusters
with gages do not have a
coolant temperature warning light. In
those clusters a “CHECK GAGES”
warning light
will alert you of a potential
coolant heating problem.
r LOW COOLANT
Low Coolant Warning
Light
If you have this light and it comes on, you
system may be low on coolant and the
engine may overheat. Check to see
if the
level is low
at the recovery tank, and add
coolant
if necessary. If the level is not low.
have your low coolant warning system serviced. See “Engine Coolant”
in the
Index. The
“LOW COOLANT” warning
light
will also come on when you
turn on the
ignition, but your engine
is not running,
as a check to show you
it is working. If it
doesn’t come on then, have it fixed right
away.
After the bulb check, the light will go out
for
20 seconds. If the light comes back on
after
20 seconds, the system may be low
on coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index.
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To prevent overheating, the traction control system will go off and the warning light will come on
until your
brakes cool down. The warning light
will come
on for varying periods of
time.
If
you turn the system off by pressing
the switch on the center console while
the vehicle is at any speed, the warning light will come
on and stay
on. To turn the system back on, press
the switch again at any vehicle speed.
The warning light should
go off. The
system
will also turn itself on if you
turn your ignition off and back on
again. When this warning light is
on, the
system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
If the “TRACTION OFF” warning light
comes
on and stays on for an extended
period
of time, even when you’ve
switched the system on, your vehicle
needs service.
Gages
Your Pontiac may have many of the
following gages. Be sure to read about the
mes that came with your vehicle.
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HOTCOOLANTCANBURNYOU BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road”, this manual
shows what to
do. See “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
H2a
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant
temperature.
If the gage pointer moves into the red
area, your engine is too hot! The
“CHECK GAGES” light
will go on and a
warning chime will sound, if you have
this option.
It means that your engine
coolant has overheated.
If you have been
operating your vehicle under normal
driving conditions, you should pull off
thc
road, stop your vehicle and turn off the
engine
as soon as possible.
Oil Pressure Gage (omom-)
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 (kiloPascals). 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 another
problem causing low oil pressure. The
“CHECK GAGES” light
will go on and a
warning chime will sound,
if you have
this option.
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
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Electronic Climate Control
(OPTION)
When the engine is cold, the “AUTO’
blower is delayed/reduced until warm
air is available. Immediately selecting
90°F farenheit will NOT get the car
warmer any sooner than selecting
75
“AUTO”. The “DEFROST” blower
speed starts low to reduce windshield
fogging from any snow on the hood as
you start driving. The blower will
increase briefly after short stops when
the car had been turned
off to reduce
any stuffy feeling.
The A/C will only work when the
outside temperature gets above
42°F.
A “click” noise means the A/C
compressor is turned on. Besides
cooling, this is used to dehumidify and
filter the air for inside the car.
A hot, sunny parking lot or city traffic
will cause the system to start
re-circulating A/C air for quicker
cooling. The system is more efficient
by cooling the air already inside the
car.
EZ-Kool Glass is very effective in
filtering out the sun’s heat.
0 The direction of the cold A/C air can
be controlled by adjusting the outlets
in the dash. Aiming them just over
your shoulder will benefit both front
and rear passengers. Back-seat
passengers can also redirect airflow at
the rear of center console.
The air conditioner compressor operates
in all “AUTO” setting positions, and in
%? (Defrost) when the outside
temperature is above
42°F. When the air
conditioner is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes in your vehicle’s
engine speed and power. This is normal,
because the system
is designed to cycle
the compressor on and off to keep the
desired cooling and help fuel economy.
TEMP: Sets the interior temperature you
want. The temperature you set will be
displayed on the digital screen.
Once you set the temperature, the system
will try to maintain the set temperature,
whether or not
you are using the heating
or cooling controls. But
if you set the
temperature for
60°F ( 16°C) or 90°F
(32”C), the fan will stay on “HI” speed
unless you select a different speed.
AUTO: To allow the system to
automatically control the temperature, air
Jistribution and fan speed:
1. Set the temperature you want with the
“TEMP” switch.
2. Press the “AUTO” switch.
EXT. TEMP: Press to have the exterior
temperature displayed
on the digital
screen (unless the system is off). Press
again to return to the inside temperature
setting. When the system is off, the
outside temperature will be displayed.
Use the following controls when “AUTO’
is not desired.
% : Sets the fan speed. Press the top of
the switch to raise the fan speed, the
bottom of the switch to lower the fan
speed.
“F/C: Press this to read the temperature in
degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
OFF: Shuts the system off. The outside
temperature will be displayed. Air
will
still flow through your vehicle if it is
moving. Also, the system will try to
maintain the temperature you set, but,may
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Your Driving and the Road
Driving with a Trailer
(CONT.)
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll
need to
go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move that hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move
your hand to the right. Always back up
slowly and,
if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this
so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lights will also
flash, telling other drivers you’re about to
turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when
they are not. It’s important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs
are still working. Your
vehicle has bulb warning lights.
When you plug trailer lights into your
vehicle’s lighting system, its bulb warning
lights may not let
you know if one of your
lights goes out.
So, when you have trailer
lights plugged
in, be sure to check your
vehicle and trailer lights from time
to time
to be sure they’re all working. Once you
disconnect the trailer lights, the bulb
warning lights again can tell you if one
of
your vehicle lights is out.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes
so much
that they would get hot and no longer
work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down to “D”
(Drive) and reduce your speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility
of engine and transaxle
overheating.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle,
with a trailer attached, on a hill. If
something goes wrong, your rig could
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some problems that can occur on the
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Problems on the
Part. 5
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................................
TowingYourPontiac ...............................................
EngineOverheating ................................................
Air Inflator System .................................................
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................................
ChangingaFlatTire ................................................
CompactSpare ....................................................
If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .... ......................
Jump Starting .....................................................
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Problems on the Road
H Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage
or a warning light about a hot engine on
your Pontiac’s instrument panel. See
“Coolant Temperature Gage” and
“Coolant Temperature Warning Light” in
the Index.
If Steam Is Coming From
Your Engine
NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because
you keep driving with no coolant,
your vehicle can be badly damaged.
The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
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Problems on the Ro,ad
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Cooling System (CONT.)
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery
tank is boiling, don’t do anything else
until it cools down.
The coolant level should be at or above
the “FULL COLD’ mark. If
it isn’t, you
may have a leak
in the radiator hoses,
heater hoses, radiator, water pump or
somewhere else in the cooling system.
NOTICE:
Engine damage from running your
engine without coolant isn’t covered
by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, check to see
if the electric engine fan is running. If the
engine
is overheating, the fan should be
running. If it isn’t, your vehicle needs
service.
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but
the coolant level isn’t
at or above the
“FULL COLD’ mark, add
a 50/50
mixture of clean water (preferably
distilled) and
a proper antifreeze at the
coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for more
information about the proper coolant
mix.)
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