PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1995 Owners Manual

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The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering
column.
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Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control
all the way up.
The brightness of the
HUD image is determined by
whether the headlamp switch is on or off, and where
you have set the
HUD dimmer control.
Adjust the seat,
if necessary, before setting the height
control.
Slide the
ADJUST (image height) control all the way
up, raising the image as far as possible. Then slide the
HUD image height control down so the image is
as low as possible but in full view.
3. Slide the dimer control downward until the HUD
image is no brighter than necessary. To turn the HUD
off, slide the HUD dimmer control all the way down.
If the sun comes out, or it becomes cloudy, or
if you
turn on your headlamps, you may need to adjust the
HUD brightness using the HUD dimmer control.
Polarizing sunglasses could make the HUD image
harder to see.
Pushing the optional ENG/MET (Englishhletric) button
on the instrument panel cluster will switch the
HUD
speedometer fkom Englrsh (conventional) to metric
units, or back again.
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Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove
any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of
the
HUD image.
Spray household glass cleaner on a
soft, clean cloth.
Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray
cleaner directly on the lens, because the cleaner fluid
could leak inside the unit if you do.
If you can’t see the HUD image when the ignition
is on,
check to see if
The headlamps are on?
Anything is covering the HUD unit?
0 The HUD dimmer control is adjusted correctly?
0 The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height?
A fuse in the fuse panel may be blown. See “Fuses
If the HUD image is not clear it could be too bright,
move the
HUD dimmer control further downward. You
may need to clean the windshield and HUD lens.
Your windshield is part
of the HUD system. If you ever
have to have a new windshield, be sure to get one
designed
for HUD. If you don’t, the HUD image may
look blurred and out of focus.
and Circuit Breakers”
in the Index.
Battery Warning Light
This light will come on
briefly when you start the
vehicle, as a check to show
If it stays on, or comes on while you are dnving, you
may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
It could indicate that you have a generator problem or
another electrical system problem. Have it checked right
away. Driving while this light
is on could drain your
battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn
off all your accessories, such as the radio
and climate control system.
Some clusters with gages do not have a battery
warning
light. They have a CHECK GAGES warning to indicate
a problem. Vehicles with the supercharged engine also
have a similar battery warning light.
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Low Washer Fluid Warning Light (Option)
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WASHER FLUID
This light will come on
when your windshield
washers
are working and the
fluid container is less than
one-third full.
Check Gages Warning Light (Option)
11 This light will come on
brieflywhen you are
starting the engine.
CHECK QAQES
Remember, driving without washer fluid can be
dangerous.
A bad mud splash cm block your vision.
You could collide with another vehicle. Check your
washer fluid often, and add only the proper fluid. See
“Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index.
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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Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have
left, when the ignition is on. When the gage reads in the
yellow band, a warning chime will sound and the
CHECK GAGES warning light will go on, if you have
this option.
Here are five things that some owners ask about. None
of these show
a problem with your fuel gage:
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At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before
the gage reads full.
It takes a little more or less fuel to
fill up than the
gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a
little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill
the tank.
The gage moves a little when
you turn a corner,
speed up, or make a hard stop.
The gage doesn't go back to empty when you turn
off
the ignition.
If you have the large span (220") gage, the needle
moves more for
a given amount of fuel. This does
not indicate excessive fuel consumption, and is
normal.
Voltmeter (Option)
You may have a voltmeter
unless you have the
supercharged engine.
When the engine is not 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.
Driver Information Center
) (-) INFORMATION
DRIVER
CHECK OIL LEVEL
WASHER
FLUID
LOW COOLANT
CHECK QAQES
HOOD DOOR
TRUNK AJAR
MILES
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LAMP
MONITOR
HI EEAM HEAD
PARK LAMP
TURN SIQNAL
BACK
UP TAIL
BRAKE LAMP
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.
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FUNCTION MONITOR: This lets you know if you
are low on fluids or have a problem with a vehicle
function:
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CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message could mean
you oil level is low. If it comes on for more than
three seconds, see “Check Oil Level Warning Light”
in the Index.
WASHER FLUID: This message means your
washer fluid tank is less than about
30% full. The
windshield portion of the vehicle outline will also
glow.
If these come on, see “Windshield Washer
Fluid” in the Index.
LOW COOLANT This message means your
coolant level has fallen
to about half full. If it comes
on, see “Engine Coolant”
in the Index.
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.
SECURITY: You’ll get a DOOR AJAR message if a
door
is not fully closed. The vehicle outline will show
you which door it is.
You will also get a HOOD AJAR
or TRUNK AJAR message if the hood or the trunk isn’t
fully closed. The vehicle outline will also show you
these are ajar.
LAMP MONITOR: Whenever you try to use one of
the following lamps the LAMP MONITOR will tell you
if
a bulb is out.
Head Lamp (Low and High Beam)
Turn SignaWarWStop
Park Lamp/Side Marker
Brake Lamp and Center
High Mounted Stop Lamp
Back-up Lamp
Tail Lamp/Turn/Side MarkerLicense
If
a bulb is out, you will see a message, such as PARK
LAMP, and you will also see where the problem is on
the vehicle outline. The message stays on until the
problem is fixed. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index
for bulb details.
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If a burned-out bulb is replaced, the warning light will
stay on until the bulb is used.
Message .......... Bulbs Monitored
Hi Beam Lamp ..... Both Headlamp High Beams
Head Lamp
........ Both Headlamp Low Beams
Turn Signal ........ 1 Front Left Turn/Park
.................. 1 Front Right TuWark
.................. 2 Rear Left WStop
.................. 2 Rear Right Turdstop
Back Up
........... 2 Back Up Lamps
Tail ............... 4 Tail Only
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.................. 2 License Plate
.................. Right Rear Side Marker
.................. Left Rear Side Marker
Brake Lamp ........ 4 Rear Stop/Tail/Tun
Park Lamp ......... 2 Front Park
.................. 1 Center High Mounted Stop
.................. Right Side Marker
.................. Left Side Marker
Electronic Compass (Option)
Some vehicles are equipped with an electronic compass.
As with all compasses, this unit senses the earth’s
magnetic
field to show the direction the car is pointing.
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The earth’s magnetic field is not always the same
direction
as true north as we know it. So, you must enter
a zone number to tell the compass the difference
between magnetic and actual north. This tells the
compass where in the country you are driving
The compass shows the zone number in use each time
you turn your key on. This is shown above. The number
is turned off after a few seconds.
The compass remembers your zone,
so you only have to
change it if you drive to a new zone on the map. The
compass adjusts only
a small amount for each zone, so
you may not notice a difference if you drive from one
zone to the next one, until you cross several zones.
Choosing your zone number: Locate your zone
number on the map above.
If your number is different
than the one shown when you turn the key on, follow
the steps
to change your zone number..
If you live on the line, you can pick the zone area you
are most likely to drive in.
(In Alaska use Zone 9 OK 10.
In Hawaii use Zone 7).
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Changing your zone number:
1. Press and hold the MODE button until zone and the
zone number appear.
2. Release the MODE button.
3. Press the MODE button until your mber appears.
4. In a few seconds, the zone number and ZONE turn
off, and the new zone number is remembered by the
compass.
Calibrating the compass: All electronic compasses
need
to know the magnetic profile of your car. This is
called calibration and is done automatically by your
compass. But, the feature is available if you would like
to manually calibrate.
Sometimes, strong magnetic fields can affect the
compass.
If the CALIBRATE light comes on as shown
above, try calibrating the compass as follows:
1. Drive the car to an open, flat area.
2. Press and hold the MODE button until the
CALIBRATE light reappears.
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3. Release the MODE button. The heading display will
start to rotate.
4. Drive the car in small circles. Don’t drive faster than
10 mph.
out. It usually takes
1 to 5 circles.
this when the direction bars are on and the
CALIBRATE light is
off.
5. Drive in circles until the CALIBRATE light goes
6. Your compass should be calibrated. You will know
Compass Accuracy: Your compass may show different
headings around bridges, power lines, large metal
objects, and steep hills. This is normal and
is true of
compasses in general.
If you put large metal objects like golf clubs in the trunk
they could affect accuracy. If the accuracy is close, the
compass will adapt
to these objects over time.
If you use an antenna with a magnetic base, it is best to
mount it away from the center of the trunk near the rear
window. The
rear defog system can affect accuracy, and
the
compass corrects for the rear defog. However, if the rear
defog is turned on while making sharp turns, the
accuracy may be off. When you turn the rear defog
off
again, the accuracy returns to normal.
Do not turn on the rear defog if you are trying to
calibrate. The system will not allow the calibration. You
will hear the chime, and CALIBRATE will flash for a
few seconds.
Be aware that metal objects are sometimes buried in the
ground. They
can affect accuracy and you may not know
they are there. As an example, many concrete roads
have metal reinforcements inside.
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