PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1997 Owners Manual

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Pontiac. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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3-10 Comfort Controls
Standard Climate Control System
Electronic Climate Control System Air Conditioning
Heating
Ventilation System
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except
AM-FM Stereo
AM-FM Stereo 3-16
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3-25 3-27
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3-30 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player
and Equalizer
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Equalizer
Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care
of Your Compact Discs
Fixed Mast Antenna
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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system
work for
you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation
in your Pontiac. Your vehicle also has a
flow-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Standard Climate Control System
Fan Knob
The left knob is the fan knob and selects the force of
air you want. Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan
speed
and counterclockwise to decrease fan speed. The
fan will always
run unless the right control knob is
turned to
OFF. The fan must b'e on to run the air
conditioning compressor.
Temperature Knob
The center control regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn it toward the blue area
for cooler air. Turn it toward the red area for warmer air.
Mode Knob
The right control has settings for air conditioning and
non-air conditioning modes. The mode control allows
you to choose
the direction of air delivery.
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MAX: This setting provides maximum cooling with the
least amount
of work. MAX recirculates much of the air
inside your vehicle
so it cools quickly. The air is
directed through the instrument panel outlets.
A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle
and directs
it through the instrument panel outlets.
The air conditioning compressor operates in all air
conditioner positions.
12 BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper
portion of your body through the middle instrument
panel outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor.
2 VENT This setting directs airflow through the
middle
instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning
compressor is not working when
VENT is selected.
'I! HEATER: This setting directs warmed air through
the floor outlets. Some warm air is diverted to the
windshield to minimize fogging.
+# DEFOG: This setting directs air to the HEATER
outlets and toward the windshield.
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DEFROST This setting directs most of the air
toward the windshield.
Electronic Climate Control System (Option)
Fan Button
The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed.
Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow to decrease fan speed.
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Tempmerature Button
The TEMP button changes the temperature of the air
coming
through the system. Press the up arrow for
warmer air-and the down arrow for cooler air.
Mode Button
Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle
or windshiel'd outlets. The system will stay in the
selected mode until the
MODE or AUTO button is
pushed. Press the up arrow to cycle through the
available modes.
Automatic Operation
When the system is set for AUTO, sensors will control
the air delivery mode. Air will come from the floor,
middle and windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary
as the system maintains the selected temperature setting.
To find your comfort zone, start with 75 O F (24" C)
temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the
system to regulate. Press the TEMP button up or down
to adjust the temperature setting if necessary. If you
choose the temperature setting of 60°F (15 O C), the
system
will remain at that maximum cooling setting
and will not regulate the fan speed.
If you choose the
temperature setting
of 90°F (33 "C), the system will remain at that maximum heating setting and will not
regulate the
fan speed. Choosing either maximum
setting will not cause the system to heat or cool
any faster.
Pressing the
AUTO button will display the requested
temperature, fan speed and
air delivery mode for five
seconds, then change to display the outside air
temperature. Be careful not
to put anything over the
sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near
the windshield, or over the sensor in the grille above the
radio. These sensors are used by the automatic system to
regulate temperature.
The exterior temperature display sensor is in front
of the
car, near the radiator. This displayed temperature is most
accurate when the vehicle is moving. During
stops, or
while idling, the display shows the previous dsaving
temperature
for best system control.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan until warm air
is available.
The length
of delay depends on outside air temperature,
engine coolant temperature,
and time since the engine
was last started. Pushing the fan button will override this
delay and change the fan to a selected single speed.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting the next time you start your engine.
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Manual Operation
You may also manually adjust the air delivery mode or
fan speed.
'!A HEAT Manually selecting HEAT by cycling
through the MODE settings will deliver air to the
floor outlets.
+' DEFOG: Manually selecting DEFOG by cycling
through the MODE settings will deliver ,air to the floor
and windshield outlets.
'!! BI-LEVEL: Manually selecting BI-LEVEL by
cycling through the MODE setting will deliver warm air
to the floor and cooler air to the middle instrument
panel outlets.
OFF: Press this button to turn the system off.
Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle,
and the system will try
to maintain the previously set
temperature. The outside temperature will show in the
display when the system is
off.
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A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on
and
off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air
inside the vehicle.
In the AUTO mode, the display will
show that A/C is active, but the air conditioning
compressor only operates when the system determines
it is needed.
RECIRC: Press this button to limit the amount of fresh
air entering your vehicle.
You may use this setting to
limit odors entering your vehicle. Press RECIRC to
change to a manual MODE and
air will recirculate until
the RECIRC button is pressed again. RECIRC will show
on the display and then return to EXT TEMP display.
Operating the RECIRC mode in cold temperatures or
under high humidity conditions may cause moisture to
form on the inside of the windshield. If this condition
occurs, deselect the RECIRC button.
DEFROST ,Press this button to clear the windshield.
The system will automatically control the fan speed
if
you select defrost from AUTO.
OF O C: Press this button to display the temperature
in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
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Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside
air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
If
you have the standard system, for 'quick cool-down on
very hot days, use
MAX with the temperature knob in
the blue
area. If this setting is used for long periods of
time, the air in your vehicle may become too cold and
dry. For normal cooling on hot
days, use A/C with the
temperature
knob in the blue area. This setting cools the
air entering your vehicle and directs it through the
instrument panel outlets.
If you have the electronic system, press the A/C button
to turn
the system on. The system will cool and
dehumidify the air inside the vehicle.
Also while in
AUTO mode, the system will use RECIRC as necessary
to cool the air.
On cool but
sunny days, with the standard system or
through manual operation
of the electronic system, use
BI-LEVEL to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air
to the middle instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool
the air delivered, push
the TEMP button up or down.
When the air conditioning system is in
AUTO mode,
the
A/C light will always be on. When the ambient
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temperature outside the vehicle reaches 40°F (4" C),
the compressor will remain on continuously.
Heating
If you have the standard system, on cold days use
HEATER with the temperature knob in the red area. If
you have the electronic system, press AUTO and adjust
the temperature by pressing the
TEMP up or down
arrow. You may also adjust the electronic system
nmnually
by pressing the MODE button and selecting
HEAT. Again, adjust the temperature by pressing the
TEMP up or down arrow.
With each system, outside air will
be brought in and sent
through the floor outlets. The heater works best if you
keep your windows closed while using it.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling
is needed, use VENT (on the standard system)
to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow
through the middle instrument panel 'outlets.
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when
it's moving, When the
vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through by selecting any air choice (except the rear
window defogger) and any fan
speed.
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Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the
direction and amount
of airflow inside the vehicle. Push
the outlet up or down to direct airflow to your
preference. Increase or reduce the amount
of airflow by
opening and closing the louvers. Opening and closing
the louvers will also direct airflow from side-to-side.
If you have the rear seat passenger outlet, it’s attached to
the back of the console. You can adjust the airflow
toward either seating area, the floor or upward. Turn the
end
knobs up and down to direct airflow. Increase or
reduce the amount of airflow by opening and closing the
louvers. Opening and closing the louvers will also direct
airflow from side-to-side.
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Ventilation Tips
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work better, reducing the chance
of
fogging your windows.
When you enter a vehicle with the standard system
in
cold weather, select HEATER to supply air through
the floor outlets. Then turn the fan
on high for a few
moments before driving away. This will blow moist
air from the intake outlets toward the floor, not the
windshield. It reduces
the chance #of fogging your
windows. If you have the electronic system, the
AUTO
setting will do this for you. Manual operation
of the electronic system
in the HEAT mode will also
supply air though the floor outlets.
Keep the air path under the front 'seats clear of objects.
This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.
When the engine idles for a long time, the exterior
temperature sensor may cause the system
to blow air
that is. too cool. Once the vehicle is moving again the
system will try to maintain the set temperature inside
your vehicle.
When you start your vehicle
and the EXT TEMP
display flashes (electronic system only) for some time,
the system may need repair. See your Pontiac dealer.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the
windshield
and side windows clear. Use DEFROST to
remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in
extremely humid or cold conditions.
If you have the standard system, use
DEFOG and adjust
the
fan speed to your comfort level. Use DEFROST
with the temperature toward'the red area and the fan
control toward high.
If you have the electronic system, press the
DEFOG
button and adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan
button up or down to your comfort level. Adjust
fan
speed by pressing the fan up or down mow. If you
select DEFROST from AUTO, the system will control
the fan speed. Adjust the temperature to your comfort
level by pressing the
TEMP up or down arrow.
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Rear Window Defogger
The lines you see on the rea window warm the glass.
Press the button to start warming your window. If you
have
the standard system, a light will glow in the switch
while the defogger is working. After
10 minutes
it will turn off by itself or press the
button during the heating cycle to turn it off.
If you need
additional warming time, push the button again.
The
system will then operate for five minutes before going
off by itself.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
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