inflation pressure PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1996 Owners Manual

Loading Your Vehicle
'@I OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
TIRE-LOADING IiNFORMATlON
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPAC,lTY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found
on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures
for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight
and includes 'the weight of all occupants, cargo and all
nonfactory-installed options.
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GYWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE U.S.
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER,
AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear
edge
of the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight
capacity
of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight
Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the
GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the fi-ont or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it
out. Don't cq more than 176 lbs: (80 kg) in your h-unk.
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Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was frilly inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be.60 psi
After installing the compact spare can your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your
spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is
made to perfom well at posted speed
limits for
distances up
to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so YOU can
f~sh your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace
your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare
will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need it again.
(420 Wa).
NOTICE:
Whpn the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails.
The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare
on other vehicles.
And don’t
mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains
too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be ch’ecked
when your tires are cold.
cut, punctured or broken
by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly
worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace
them.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Informkion label which is on the rear
edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation
pressur,es
for yow tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours
or driven no more than a mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation),
you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
@ Badwear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you
can get the following:
Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
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After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown
on the Tire-Loading
Infannation label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
in
the Index.
I --I
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the pads to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need
to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.) When
It’s Time for New Tires
One
way to tell when it’s
time for new tires
is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6 rnm) or
less
of tread remaining.
YOU need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
0 YOU can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
0 you can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord
or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge OT split.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Listed below are owner checks and services which Check the wilidshield washer fluid level in the
should be performed at the intervals specified to help windshield washer
ta~& and add the proper fluid if
pnsure the safety, dependability and emission control
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
performance
of your vehicle. Index for further details.
Be sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once. At Least Once a Msnth
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Tire Inflation Check
Part D. Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
At Each Fuel Fill See “Tires” in the Index for further detaik
It is important for you or a service station attendant to 1 Cassette Deck Service
peq5or-m these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should.be done every
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary.
See “Engine Oil“ in the Index for
Ik-tlier details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level ad add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolm? in the
Index for further
details.
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further
details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
7-36
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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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Speedometer .................................. : . 2-61 THEFTLOCK" ................................ 3-23
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50 Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-33
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-38 Time. Setting the ................................ 3-9
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-18 Tire Chains .................................... 6-48
Steam
........................................ 5-15 TireLoading ................................... 4-30
Steering
....................................... 4-9 Tire-Loading Information Label ................... 4-30
Magnasteer
TM ................................. 4-9 BuyingNew ................................. 6-45
Tips
........................................ 4-10 Changing a Flat .............................. 5-26
Wheel Touch Controls
......................... 3-25 Cleaning .................................... 6-54
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-33 Compact Spare ............................... 5-38
Storage Areas .................................. 2-49 Inflation .................................... 6-42
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-31 Inflationcheck ............................... 7-36
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-39 Inspection and Rotation ........................ 6-43
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-53 Loading .................................... 4-30
Sunroof
....................................... 2-55 Temperature ................................. 6-46
Supercharged Engine
............................ 6- 12 Traction .................................... 6-46
Superchargeroil
............................... 6-19 Treadwear .................................... 6-46
Supplemental Restraint System
..................... 1-16 Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-45
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v Wear Indicators .............................. 6-44
Tachometer
.................................. 2-62
SRS
......................................... 1-16
Thermostat .................................... 6-26
ColumnLockCheck
.......................... 7-39 Tires ......................................... 6-41
In Emergencies ............................... 4-10 Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-47
Power
....................................... 4-9 Chains ..................................... 6-48
Sunglasses Storage
............. ; ................ 2-50 Pressure ............... : ..................... 6-42
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-47
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-44
..................................... Taillap 6-37 Torque Lock 2-29 TopStrap
1-33
TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-27
Temperature control. Climate control system 3-27 3-3 Towing a Trailer 4-32
Torque.
Wheel Nut 5-34. 6-65
....................... ...................................
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Theater Dimming ............................... 2-44 . ~~~h~ Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7
Theft
.......................................... 2-13
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2- 14
Theft-Deterrent Feature. Audio 3-23
Off Warning Light ........................ 2-67. 4-8
9-10
Traction
.............. Control System Warning Light 2-67. 4-8 ....................
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