hood release PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1994 Owners Manual

The Instrument
Panel-Your
Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you
know at a glance how your vehicle is
running.
You’ll know how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically;
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The main components of your instrument
panel are:
1. Light Controls/Twilight Sentinel
(Option)
2. Side Vent
3. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
4. Electronic Compass (Option)
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Ignition Switch
7. Driver Information Center (Option)
8. Trip Odometer Reset
9. Gage Cluster (Option)
10. Climate Controls/Rear Window
Defogger
11. Lighter
12. Temperature Sensor
13. Glove Box Door Handle
14. Side Vents
15. Center Vent
16. Audio System
17. Gear Shift Lever
18. Ashtray
19. Console Switch Bank (Option)
20. Gain Control (Option)
21. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
22. Horn
23. Steering Wheel Audio Controls
(Option)
24. Head-Up Display Cqntrol. (Option)
25. Hood Release
26. Tilt Wheel Lever
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rn Checking Things
Under the Hood
The following sections tell you how to
check fluids, lubricants and important
parts under the hood.
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the hood
release handle inside the vehicle.
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Then go to the front of the vehic1e':and
pull
up on the underhood release. ' ,
Lift the hood. fib$ :. .
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Maintenance Schedule
USAGE
Parking Brake
Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Supercharger
Automatic
Transaxle Shift Linkage
Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
FLUIDILUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 or equivalent).
DEXRONa- IIE or DEXRONs- I11
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12345 120) or synthetic
SAE
5W-30 engine oil.
Supercharger Oil (GM Part No.
12345982).
Engine oil.
Engine
oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges, Fuel Door
Hinge, Rear
Compartment Lid
Hinges
Weatherstrips
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
GM Optikleenm Washer Solvent (GM Part
No. 1051515) or equivalent.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Index
Gear Positions (see “Shifting
Gearshift Lever (see “Shifting
GloveBox
..................... 52
Graphic Equalizer (see “Audio Systems”)
the
Transaxle”)
the Transaxle”)
Halogen Bulb Replacement
. . 220. 244
Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 166
Head Restraints ................. 10
Headlight & Taillight.
Removing and Replacing
... 220. 22 1
Headlight Washers ............... 7 1
Head-Up Display ............... 107
Headlights
..................... 74
High-Low Beam Changer
...... 76
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
.................... 76
Lamp Monitor
............... 103
“On” Reminder
............... 75
Replacement Bulb
............ 244
Washers
..................... 71
Wiring
..................... 241
Heater (see “Comfort Controls”)
Heater. Engine Block
............. 55
Heater. Engine Coolant ........... 55
High Beams .................... 76
“Highway Hypnosis”
............ I53
Hill and Mountain Roads ......... 153
Hills. Parking on
............... 163 Hood
Release
.................. 199
Safety Warning
. . 168. 169. 177. 200
Warning. Overheated
Engine
... 176. 178.200.214. 215
Horn
.......................... 67
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings
. . 176. 178.
200.214. 215
How
the Anti-Lock Brake
System Works
................ 142
Hydroplaning
.................. 150
lhentification Number. Vehicle
.... 237
Idling Your Engine
......... 62.64. 66
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud.
Ice. or Snow
.................. 192
Ignition
Key
........................ 42
Positions
.................... 52
Illuminated Entry
................ 50
Indicator Lights (see “Warning Lights”)
Infant Restraint (see “Child Restraints”)
Inflation. Tires
................. 224
Inside Rearview Mirror
........... 78
Instrument Panel
................ 87
Instrument Panel Clusters ...... 88. 89
Intensity Control ................ 76
Jack. Tire
.................... 184
Jump Starting
.................. 167
Instrument
Panel Warning Lights
.... 91
Keyless Entry. Remote ........... 44
Keys
...............t.......... 42
Camp Monitor
................ 103
Lane Change Indicator
............ 68
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
......... 16
Front ....................... 25
Rear
........................ 26
Use by Children
.............. 37
Light Controls
.................. 74
Lighters
....................... 84
Lights
Air Bag System
............... 22
Daytime Running Lights
........ 75
Fog Lights ................... 77
Headlights
............ 74,76, 220
“On” Reminder
............... 75
Parking
..................... 74
Reading
.................. 77, 78
Removing
& Replacing
Bulbs
............ 220.221, 244
Replacement Bulbs
........... 244
Taillights
............... 221, 244
Turn Signal
.................. 68
Underhood
................. 200
Warning Lights
............... 91
Loading Your Vehicle
........... 222
Locks
......................... 43
Locks, Rear Door Security
......... 46
Locks, Remote Control
........... 44
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Storing Your Vehicle ............ 220
Stuck:
If You Are ............... 192
Sun Visors
..................... 80
Sunroof. Express Open
........... 81
Supercharger Oil
............... 204
Restraint System
............... 20
Supplemental Inflatable
Tachometer
.................... 90
Tape Player (see “Audio Systems”)
Technical Facts
& Specifications
Bulbs
...................... 244
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
........... 85. 120. 237
Fluid Capacities
& Types . . 242. 261
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ....... 2.28,
Service Parts Identification Label
..................... 237
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .................... 237
Temperature Warning
......... 92. 101
Theft-Deterrent System ........... 49
Security Light
................ 50
THEFTLOCKB
................ 128
Thermostat
.................... 216
Tilt Steering Wheel
.............. 67
Time. Setting the
............... 120
Tires
......................... 224
Air Inflator System ........... 182
Blowout
.................... 182
Buying New
................ 226
Chains
................. 192. 229 Flat. Changing
............... 182
Inflation
.................... 224
Inspection
& Rotation ......... 225
Loading
.................... 222
Pressure
.................... 224
Quality Grading
............. 227
Spare. Compact
.............. 19 1
Wear Indicators .............. 226
Wheel Alignment
& Tire
Wheel Replacement
.......... 228
When to Replace Wheels
...... 228
Winter Driving
.............. 155
Balance
..................... 227
Torque Lock
.................... 64
Towing a Trailer ................ 158
Towing Your Pontiac
............ 170
Traction Control
................ 143
Traction Control System Warning Light
................. 98
Trailer Towing
................. 158
Transaxle. Automatic (see “Automatic
Transmission. Automatic (see
Transaxle”)
“Automatic Transaxle?’)
Trip Odometer
.................. 90
Trunk
Lock
....................... 50
Release. Remote Power ........ 51
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
.... 68
Cruise Control
................ 71
Headlight High-Low Beam
Turn Signal
Indicator
............. 68
Changer
................... 76 Lane Change
Signals
.......... 68
Turn Signal Indicator
.......... 68
Windshield Washer
............ 70
Windshield Wipers
............ 69
Twilight Sentinel ................ 76
Underhood Light
................ 200
Unleaded Gasoline
.............. 195
Upholstery Care
............ 230, 231
Urban Driving
................. 151
Variable Effort Steering
......... 144
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
................ 237
Vehicle Loading
................ 222
Vehicle Storage
................ 220
Ventilation 113.
118
VIN ......................... 237
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Visor Vanity Mirrors ............. 80
Voltmeter
..................... 102
Warning Flashers. Hazard
....... 166
Warning Lights .................. 91
Anti-Lock Brake System ....... 98
Battery
...................... 95
Brake ....................... 97
Check Gages
................ 100
Coolant Temperature
.......... 92
Low Washer Fluid ............. 97
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Service Station Information
Hood Release
See Page 199
Engine Oil
See Page 205
Windshield Washer Fluid
See Page 217
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
See Page 211
Cold Tire Pressure
See Tire-Loading Information label
on inside edge of driver’s door.
See Page 224
Fuel
Capacity 18 U.S. Gal. (68 L) Use
unleaded gas only,
87 octane or
higher. (Code L Engine)
or 91
octane (Code 1 Engine).
See Page 195
Battery
The Delco Freedom@ battery
needs no water.
See Page 220
Cooling System
Check and add coolant only at
the coolant recovery tank. The
fluid should be at or a little above
the “FULL HOT” mark
when the
engine is warm.
If the engine is
cool, the level should be between
the “FULL COLD” and “FULL
HOT” marks.
See Page 213
Spare Tire Pressure
Compact Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa)
See Page 191
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