PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1997 Owners Manual

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
1 GM I SAMPLE4UXVM072675 I GM I
ENGINEA97 f ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your Pontiac. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side.
You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN
also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover. It’s very
helpful
if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information and
a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
I NOTICE:
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Don’t add anything electrical to your Pontiac
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Pontiac, see “Servicing
Your
Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps to
go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlamp system checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, be sure to have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load
is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or
goes away.
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MaxifuseslRelay Center
To check the fuses in this underhood fuse ‘center, turn
the two knobs one-quarter turn counterclockwise and
loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger side of the
cover. Then remove the cover. The inside
of the cover
has a chart that explains the features and controls
governed by each fuse
and relay.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band
is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad
fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the
same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
There are two
fuse blocks in your vehicle: the driver’s
side and passenger’s side fuse blocks.
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Driver’s Side Fuse Block The driver’s side fuse block is to the left of the steering
wheel, under the instrument panel.
Snap
off the cover to reveal the fuses. You’ll find a fuse
puller clipped to the inside
of the cover. Place the wide
end
of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse.
Squeeze
the ends over the fuse and pull it out.
Spare fuseseare located in the slots labeled “Spare” on
the following chart.
When finished, replace the cover by snapping it back up
into place.
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6
1
9
1
Fuse
1
2
3
4
5
1A
2A
3A
4A
SA
6A
7A
8A
9A
1B
2B
3B
4B
Usage
Circuit Breaker-Power Sunroof
Not Used
Power Seats
Not Used
Not Used
PASS-Key
Spare
Not Used
Not Used
Automatic A/C Control, Base Cluster,
Cruise Control
Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors
Not
Used
Not Used
Not Used
Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps,
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
Spare
Not Used
Not Used
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Fuse
5B
6B
7B
8B
9B
1c
2c
3c
4c
5c
6C
7c
8C
9c
1D
2D
3D
4D
5D
Usage
Anti-Lock Brake System, Computer Command Ride
Brake and Hazard Lamps
Not Used Interior Lighting
Cigarette Lighter
Air Bag System Spare
Not Used
Not Used
Cooling Fans, Transaxle
Parking LampsDnterior Lamps
Not Used
Not Used
(Battery), Radio, Cluster
Ignition (Run/Crank), Chime, Cluster Spare
Heated Mirror
Not Used
Base A/C
Fuse Usage
6D Fog Lamps
7D Not Used
8D Radio
9D Not Used
1E Not Used
2E Air Bag System, PASS-Key
3E Not Used
4E Not Used
5E Rear Defog
6E Non-OBD I1 Engine Miscellaneous
7E Not Used
8E Wipers, Washer
9E Not Used
Passenger’s Side Fuse Block
Additional fuses are located in the relay center, on the
passenger’s side, below the instrument panel. You must
remove the sound insulator on the right side
of the
passenger footwell to replace these
fuses.
Since replacing these fuses is difficult. We recommend
that you see your dealer if you need one replaced.
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Fuse
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Usage
Door Locks
Trunk Release, UC
Horns
Not Used
Miscellaneous Engines Controls
(OBD
11)
Fuel Pump
Injectors
Powertrain Control Module
Not Used
Not Used
A/C Programmer
Not Used
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Replacement Bulbs
Bulb
... 3157NA ..
Lamp Monitor Message
... PARK LAMP/TURN SIGNAL
Outside Lamps
Front
Parkingnurn Lamps ...
Halogen Headlamps
Low-Beam
.....
High-Beam . .
Rear
Taillamps .......... ........... 194 ............. ..... TAILLAMP
Stoplamps .......................... 2057 ........................ BRAKE LAMP
Turn ............................... 1156 .................. TURNSIGNALLAMP
Back-up Lamps
... ........... 1156 ...................... BACK-UP
LAMP
- -. 9006 . . - - -. -. . ............ HEAD LAMP
... 9005 ................... HIGH-BEAM LAMP
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Capacities and Spc Ltions
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants’’ in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive)
Pan Removal and Replacement ......... ........................................ 6.0 quarts (6.1 L)
After Complete Overhaul .......................................................... 11 quarts (10.4 L)
Cooling System ................................................................. 13 quarts (12.3 L)
Engine Crankcase ............................................................... 4.5 quarts (4.3L)
When draining or replacing torque conver,ter, more fluid may be needed.
.......
Oil change with filter change
FuelTank ........................... ................................ 18 gallons (68 L)
Tire Pressures ................................... See Tire-Loading Information label on the driver’s door.
Refrigerant (R=134a), Air Conditioning ....................... See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
WheelNutTorque ............................................................ 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be
sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.
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Engine Specifications
3800 Series I1 Engine (L36)
VIN Engine Code K
Type V6
Displacement
3.8 Liters
Horsepower 205-hp
Firing Order 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature 195°F (91OC)
3800 Series I1 Supercharged Engine (L67)
VIN Engine Code 1
Type V6
Displacement 3.8
Liters
Horsepower 240-
hp
Firing Order 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature 195°F (91OC)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ............ AC Type A-1096C
Engine Oil Filter
.............. AC Type PF-47
Transaxle Filter
.......... GM Part No. 865 1909
Spark Plugs .................. AC Type 41-921
Gap:
0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type
..................................
Length .................... 22 inches (56 cm)
Pin
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ........... 110.8 inches (28 1.4 cm)
Tread Width Front
................. 60.4 inches (153.4 cm)
Rear
.................. 60.3 inches (153.2 cm)
Length
............... 201.9 inches (512.8 cm)
Height
.............. 55.7 inches (141.5 cm)
Width ........ + ........ 74.6 inches (1 89.5 cm)
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