PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1996 Owners Manual

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO THE CANADIAN
GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should~immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors sf Canada Limited. You may write to:
-Traqsport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2
RFPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS-
TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifymg NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like:this, we certainly hope you'll notify
us. Please call US at 1-80O-PM-CARES or write:
Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center
One hn&c Plaza
Pontiac,
MI 48340-2952
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In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
ar 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Co180nel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8W
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. . . . . . . 1-800-551-4123
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Service Manuals
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information for
all chassis and body systems. They may
be useful for owners who wish to get a greater
understanding
of their vehicle. They are also useful fur
owners with the appropriate skill level or training who
wish
to perform “do-it-yourself” sewice. These are
authentic General Motors service manuals meant for
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product performance
in the field. When service methods
are found which promote better service on
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bulletins are created to help the technician perform
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will advise
of new or unexpected conditions, and others
may help avoid future costly
repairs. Service bulletins
are meant for qualified technicians.
In some cases
bulletins
refer to service manuals, specialized tools,
equipment and safety procedures necessary to service
the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued
throughout
the model year and beyond, an index is required and
published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins.
Subscriptions
are available. You can order an index at
the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM
dealer to see an index or individual bulletin.
Owner .I Publications
Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner
assistance booklets provide owners
with general
operation
and maintenance information.
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v Section 9 Index
Acceisory mator ........................ 2.54. 5.25
Accessory Power Outlet .... ..................... 2-52
Adjustable Support Seat ........................... 1-3
AirBag .:..................................... l-16
.How Does it Restrain ............................ 1-20
How it Works ................................ 1-18
Location ...................................... 1-18
Readiness Light ......................... 1-17, 2-63
Servicing ................................... 1 -2 1
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-19
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-20
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-19
Aircleaner .................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-66
Air Inflator ............................... 2-54, 5.25
Alarm, Universal Theft-Deterrent .................. 2- 14
Alignment and Balance, Tire ...................... 6-47
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ...................... 6-54
Antenna, Fixed ................................. 3-28
Antenna. Power ................................ 3-28
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-23
Anti-Lock I
Brake System Waming Light ................ 2-66, 4-6
Brakes ...................................... 4-6
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Anti-Lockout Feature ............................. 2-6
Appearance Care ............................... 6-49
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-56
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-49
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-25
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-26
Audio Systems .................................. 3-9
Automatic Overdrive
.................................... 2-23
Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-18
Transaxle ................................... 2-21
Transaxle Check .............................. 7-37
Transaxle Fluid ............................... 6-20
Transaxle Operation ............................ 2-21
Transaxle Park Mechanism Check ................ 7-39
Automatic Door Locks ............................ 2-4
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-53 .
Shifting ...................................... 2-21
Back-up amp Monitor ......... .... 2-80
Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement ................. 6-37
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Battery ........................................ 6-3 1
Jump Starting ....... ! ......................... 5-2
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2- 10
Warning Light
............................... 2-64
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-8
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
BoostGage
.................................... 2-75
Adjustment
.................................. 6-3 1
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Lamp Monitor
............................... 2-80
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-28
Parking ..................................... 2-26
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-3 1
System Warning Light
......................... 2-65
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
............. 2-30. 7-38
Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6
Braking ........................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies ........................... 4-9
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2- 16
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-44
BTSI Check
.............................. 2-30. 7-38
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-32
Saver
.........'............................. 2-45
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
Belt. Engine Accessory
...................... 6-67. 6-68
Brake
PedalTravel
................................. 6-31
Trailer ...................................... 4-35
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-65
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2-31.4-29. 4-35
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7.36
Cassette Tape Player ....................... 3- 11 . 3-15
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-27
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................. 3.13. 3.16
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ................. 3-23
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-23
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
CertificationRire Label .......................... 4-30
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-26
Check Engine Light ............................. 2-69
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-74
Check Gages Messages
.......................... 2-79
Check Oil Level Warning Light .................... 2-72
Check Washer Fluid Message ..................... 2-79
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-43
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-55
Child Restraints
................................ 1-32
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-34
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-36
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-38
Where to Put
................................ 1-32
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-53
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-48
Check Oil Level Message ........ ............... 2-79
TopStrap
................................... 1-33
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Circuit Breakers and Fuses ................... 6-59
Cleaner.
Air .................. : ................. 6-17
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-54
Fabric
...................................... . 6-50
Glass ....................................... 6-52
Inside of Your Pontiac
......................... 6-49
Instrument Panel
.............................. 6-52
Leather
...................................... 6-5 1
Outside of Your Pontiac ........................ 6-53
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains ...................................... 6-50
Tires ........................................6-54.
Vinyl ....................................... 6-51
Wheels .............. ...................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-52
Climate Control,
Standard ......................... -3 - 1
Clock, Setting the ................................. 3-9
Coinholder 2-49
.. Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
.............................. 3-27
Compact Disc Player ....................... 3 - 18, 3-20
Compact
Disc Player Errors ................... 3-19,3. -22
Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-38
Compass, Electronic
............................ 2-8 1
Computer Command Ride ........................ 2-25
Console Storage
.................................. 2-49
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-52
Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-48
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Coolant ....................................... 6-22
Heater, Engine ............................... 2-20
Recovery Tank
............................... 5-19
Cooling System ................................ 5-17
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-7
Cruise Control
. : ............................... 2-37
Cupholders .................................... 2-49
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... ,8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 8-2
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-54
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-54
Daytime Running
Lamps ......................... 2-42
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-9
Defensive Drivin
................................ 4-1
Defogger. Rear Vfindow .......................... 3-8 .
Defogging ..................................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-44
Dimen8ions. Vehicle
............................ 6-66
Dolby B Noise Reduction .................. 3-14, 3-17
Ajar Message
................................ 2-79
Drive Position. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-23
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-79
DIC.' .......................................... 2-79
Door
Locks ....................................... 2-3
Driver Position .................................. 1-10
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Driving City
........................................ 4-20
Defensive .................................... 4-1
Freeway .............. , ..................... 4-21
In a Blizzard .................................. 4-28
IntheRain .................................. 4-1.7
Night ...................................... 4-15
Oncurves ................I.................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice .............................. 4-26
Through Water ................................. 4- 19
WetRoads ................................... 4-17
Winter ...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................. 4-36
Drunken Driving ....................... ., ........ 4-2
. Drunken ...................... .,. ............. 4-2
. In Foreign Countries ............................ 6.-4
Electrical Equipment, Adding ........... 2.19.3.26. 6.58
Electrical System ........... :. .................. 6-58
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror .......... 2-46
Electronic Climate Control ........................ 3-3 .
Electronic Compass ............................. 2-8 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 4-51
Engine ...................... , ............ 6-10. 6-11
Accessory Belt .......................... 6-67, 6-68
Coolant .... ’ ................................. 6-22
Coolant Heater .............. : ................ 2-20
Coolant Level Check ........................... 7-36
Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... 2-68
Exhaust ..................................... 2-31
Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) ....................... 6-59
Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) ................. 6-61
Identification ................................ 6-57
Oil Level Check .............................. 7-36
Overheating ................................. 5-15
Running We Parked ......................... 2-31
Specifications ................................ 6-66
Starting YOW ................................. 2-18
Engine
Oil .................................... 6-12
Additives ................................... 6-15
Pressure Gage ....... .. ........................ 2-73
Pressure Light ............................... 2-71
Used ....................................... 6-16
When to Change .............................. 6-16
Ethan01 ........................................ 6-3
Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-31
Exit Lighting ................................... 2-44
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-33
Express-Open Sunroof ........................... 2-55
Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-50
Fan Control. Climate Control System ............ 3-1. 3-3
FillingYowTank ................................ 6-5
Filter. Air ...................................... 6-17
Finish Care .................................... 643
FinishDamage ................................. 6-54
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-24
Flashers. Hazard Warning .......................... 5-1
Flash-to-Pass Feature ........................... 2-35
Flat Tire, Changing ............................. 5-26
Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-65
Supercharged ................................ 6-12
Adding ..................................... 6-14
Checking ................................... 6-13
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Fluids and Lubricants .......................... 7-41
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-35
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-43
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4
French Language Manual ........................... ii
FrontTowing
............................. 5-10, 5-12
Fuel ........................................... 6-2
Canada ....................................... 6-3
DoorLock ................................... 6-4
Door Release ................................. 6-8
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage ........................................ 2-75
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-59
Gages
Boost ...................................... 2-75
&gjne Coolant Temperature .................... 2-68
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-73
Fuel ....................................... 2-75
Speedometer .......................... ; ...... 2-61
. Tachometer .................................... 2-62
GAWR ........................................ 4-30
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-21
GloveBox .................................... 2-4 9
Graphic Equalizer ......................... 3-15, 3-20
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-30
Guide en Frarqais ................................. ii
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs ......... ................ 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers ........................... 5-1
Head Restraints .................................. 1-4
Headlamps .................................... 2-41
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-32
High/Low Beam- Changer ...................... 2-35
On Reminder ................................ 2-41
Wiring ..................................... 6-58
Head-Up Display ............................... 2-76
High-Beam Headlamps ........................... 2-35
Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 4-23
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating ........................................ 3-6
Highway Hypnosis ............................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer ................. ; ............... 4-35
Hood
Release
...................................... 6-9
Hood Ajar Message ............................. 2-79
Horn ......................... 1 ................. 2-33 .
HUD .......................................... 2-76
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-19
Ignition Switch ................................. 2-17
Illuminated Entry ................................. 2-44
Inflator. Air .................................... 2-54
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-42
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-46
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Inspections Brake System
................................. 7-40
Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-40
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot .................. 7-40
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ................... 7-40
Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-40
Suspension ..................................... 7-40
Brightness Control ............................ 2-44
Cleaning .................................... 6-52
Cluster ..................................... 2-58
Steering .................................... 7-40
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-40
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-56 .9
FuseBlock ................................... 6-59
InteriorLamps ................................. 2-4
Jack. Tire .....
Jump Starting ...
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-37
Key Reminder Warning .......................... 2-1 8
Keys .......................................... 2-1
]Labels Certification ................................. 4-30
Certification/”ire ................................ 4-30
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-57
Tire-Loading Information ....................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-57
Courtesy .................................... 2-44
Lamps ......................................... 2-41
...................................... 2-44
Monitor Message ............................. 2-80
ClnReminder ...........I....................,. 2-41
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-29
Light Sensor, Twilight Sentinel .......... ; ......... 2-43
Lighter ........................................ 2-53
Lights
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Level Control, Electronic ......................... 4-31
Air Bag Readiness ........................ 1-17, 2-63
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2-66, 4-6
Brake System Warning ......................... 2-65
Check Gages ................................... 2-74
Engine Oil Pressure Light ...................... 2-71
LOW Coolant Warning ......................... 2-68
Low Washer Fluid ............................ 2-74
Safety Belt Reminder .................. .’ ... 1-5, 2-63
Traction Control System Warning ............ 2-67. 4-8
Traction Off Warning ...................... 2-67, 4-8 Loading Your Vehicle ................ ..... 4-30
Anti-Lockout Feature .......................... 2-6
Automatic Door .. ; ............................. 2-4
. Battery Warning .............................. 2-64
Check Engine ................................. 2-69
Interior ..................................... 2-44
. Oil Level Warning ............ 8. ............... 2-72
Locks
Door ........................................ 2-3
FuelDoor .................................... 6-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service ...................... 7-37
PowerDoor ................................... 2-4 Rear Door Security ............................. 2-6
Steering Column Lock Check ................... 7-39
Tkunk ...................................... 2-11
Law Coolant Message .......................... .’2-79
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Low Coolant Warning Light . . ... ... 2-68
Low Washer Fluid Light
......................... 2-74
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-41
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-37
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-2
Magnasteer"
................................. 4-9
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-43
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-5
Long Tripmighway Intervals ..................... 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-36
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-40
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-41
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-4
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-38
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-66
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-55
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-69
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-1
Manual Remote Control Mirror .................... 2-47
Maxifuse/Relay Center
.......................... 6-58
Methanol
...................................... 6-3
Mirrors
....................................... 2-46
Convex Outside ......... : .................... 2-48
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-46
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-46
Mmnal Ranope Control ........................ 2-47
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-48
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-54
MMT
......................................... 6-3
............ '. ............ 4-23
Mountain Roads . .
Net. Convenience .............................. 2-52
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
New Vehicle Break-In
......... ............. 2-16
Night Vision
................. ............. 4-16
Odometer
.................................... 2-61
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-61
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-12
. Oil Level Warning Light ......................... 2-72
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-71
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Oil. Supercharger
............................... 6-19
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-23
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-15
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-36
Owner Publications. Ordering ..................... 8-11
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-55
Park
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-21
Shifting
Into ................................. 2-27
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-30
AtNight
.................................... 2-13
Brake
....................................... 2-26
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-39
Lots ....................................... 2-13
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-30
With a Trailer
................................ 4-38
Parking
Passing
....................................... 4-12
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