run flat PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1995 Owners Manual

Convenience Net (Option)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
just inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when
you’re not using it.
Card Holder
The front doors on some vehicles have a card holder for
convenient storage
of business cards or parking lot ticket
stubs. The card holder
has space for up to five regular
business
cards.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also
come on and stay on for about 60 seconds. If the driver’s
belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light
will come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag re’adiness light on the instrument panel,
which shows INFLATABLE MS-. The system
checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The
light tells you
if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes
the air bag sensors and the wiring and the
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag
system,
see “Air Bag” in the Index.
You will see this light
flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
or STmT. Then the light
INFLATABLE should go out. This means
RESTRAINT the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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Air Inflator System
Some vehicles have an air inflator for use in maintaining
proper air pressure
for the tires. The air inflator is
located in the
trunk. The ON switch will work even with
the ignition
off.
The air inflator comes with a kit that includes a 20-foot
hose and an air pressure gage, as well as instructions and
special adapters for inflating things like an air mattress
or
a basketball.
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Changing a Flat Tire
Tf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change
a tire.
The equipment you’ll need
is in the trunk.
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When re-installing the
decorative nut caps on
aluminum wheels,
tighten the caps snug
with the wheel wrench. Then continue
tightening
1/4 turn for
plastic caps, or
1/8 turn
for steel caps.
When re-installing the center cover,
do not use a
hammer or mallet,
as they could damage the cover.
16. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as
possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their
compartment in the trunk. The
compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you
can. See “Compact Spare Tire” later
in this section.
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Drive Position. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-21
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-66
Driving
On Grades. With a Trailer .................. 4-35
Driving AtNight
................................... 4-14
City
....................................... 4-19
Defensive
................................... 4-1
Drunken
.................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
In a Blizzard ................................ 4-26
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-6
In the Rain .................................. 4- 16
OnCurves
................................... 4-9
On Hill and Mountain Roads
................... 4-22
On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-25
Through Deep Standing Water .................. 2-17
Winter
..................................... 4-24
With a Trailer
............................... 4-34
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Equipment, Adding
.......... 2-16, 3-18, 6-48
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3-4
Automatic Mode
.............................. 3-4
ManualMode
................................ 3-5
Electronic Compass
............................. 2-68
Engine Accessory Belt
........................... 6- 11
Engine Accessory Belt, Supercharged ............... 6- 12
Engine Coolant
................................. 6-22
Checking ................................... 6-23
Engine Coolant Heater
...................... 2-17, 6-15
Adding
.................................... 6-23
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................. 2-56 Engine
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
.......... 2-55
Engine Exhaust ................................ 2-28
Engine Identification
............................ 6-48
Engineoil
.................................... 6-12
Adding
.................................... 6-13
Additives
................................... 6-15
Checking
................................... 6-13
What Kind to Use ............................ 6-14
What to do with Used Oil
...................... 6-16
Whentochange
............................. 6-15
Engine Overheating ............................. 5-12
Engine, Running It While You’re Parked
............ 2-28
Engine, Starting
................................ 2-15
Engine, Supercharged
........................... 6-11
Ethanol (In Fuel) ................................ 6-5
Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-28
Expectant Mothers, Use of Safety Belts ............. 1-22
Extender, Safety Belt ............................ 1-42
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-41
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-7
Fi 1 ter Aircleaner
................................. 6-16
EngineOil .................................. 6-15
Finishcare
.................................... 6-44
Finish Damage ................................. 6-45
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-21
Fixed Mast Antenna
............................. 3-20
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-22
Fog Lamp
Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-32
Flashers, Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1
FogLamps .................................... 2-39
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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) ............. 1 . 16
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-5 I
Taillamp. Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-3 1
Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-50
Tape Player Care
............................... 3 . 19
Theft
.......................................... 2-8
Theft Deterrent. Universal ......................... 2-9
Theftlock Feature
............................... 3- 14
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-30
Time. Setting
................................... 3-7
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-39
Tire Inspection and Rotation
...................... 6-35
TireLoading
................................... 4-28
Tires ......................................... 6-33
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-38
BuyingNew
................................ 6-36
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-22
Inflation .................................... 6-34
Inspection and Rotation
....................... 6-35
Spare. Compact
.............................. 5-32
Temperature
................................ 6-38
Traction
.................................... 6-37
Treadwear
.................................. 6-37
Uniform Quality Grading
...................... 6-37
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-36
Wheel Replacement
.......................... 6-38
TopStrap
..................................... 1-32 TorqueLock
.......................... ...... 2-26
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5.30. 6.55
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-6
From the Front .......................... 5.9. 5.10
From the Rear
............................... 5-11
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-7
Traction
Off Warning Light .......... ..... 4-8
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-30
Brakes
..................................... 4-33
Driving
on Grades ............................ 4-35
Driving with
a Trailer ......................... 4-34
Hitches
..................................... 4-33
Maintenance ................................ 4-36
Parking on Hills ............................. 4-36
Safety Chains
............................... 4-33
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
............. 4-32
Turnsignals
................................ 4-35
Weight
of a Trailer ........................... 4-31
Transaxle
Fluid. Automatic ....................... 6-20
Transmitters. Matching to Your Vehicle .............. 2-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-50
Trunk Ajar Message
............................. 2-67
TrullkLock
.................................... 2-12
Trunk Release. Remote
.......................... 2-12
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-31
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-30
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-35
Trailer
Tongue Weight
........................... 4-32
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-39
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