PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1998 Owners Manual

Boost Gage (Option) Head-Up Display (Option)
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Vehicles equipped with the supercharged engine have
this boost gage that indicates vacuum during light
to
moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. The
gage displays the air pressure level in psi going into the
engine’s combustion chamber.
The gage is automatically centered at zero psi every
time the engine is started. Actual vacuum or boost
is
displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient
pressure, such as driving in mountains
and changing
weather, will slightly change the zero reading.
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in
your field of view, it may take you more time to
see things you need to see when it’s dark outside.
Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed
low in your field of view.
If you have the optional Head-Up Display (HUD), you
can see some
of the driver information also available on
your instrument panel cluster. The information
may be
displayed in English or metric units and appears as a
reflection on the windshield. The
HUD shows:
0 Speedometer reading
0 Turn signal indicators
0 High-beam indicator symbol
CHECK GAGES message (for low oil pressure, high
coolant temperature, low oil level and low fuel)
Low fuel warning symbol
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CHECK GAGES 0
HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the
instrument panel. At
70 miles per hour (1 13 kmk), the speedometer may
display a variance
of 3 miles per hour (5 km/h) from the
HUD. This condition is normal. When you sit straight
in your seat, the HUD image will
appear slightly to the
right.
When the ignition key is turned to RUN, all possible
HUD images will come on, then the Head-Up Display
will operate normally.
If you never look at your instrument panel, you may
not see something important, such as a warning light.
So be sure to scan your displays and controls and the
driving environment just as you
would in a vehicle
without
HUD.
NOTICE:
Although the HUD image appears to be near
the front
of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking
aid.
The HUD was not designed for that purpose.
If you try to use it that way, such as in a parking
lot, you may misjudge distance and run
into something.
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The HUD controls are located to the left of the
steering column. 1. Start your engine and slide the
HUD dimmer control
all the way up.
The brightness
of the HUD image is determined by
whether
the headlamp switch is on or off, and where
you have set the
HUD dimmer control.
2. Adjust the seat, if necessary, before setting the
height control.
Slide the
IMAGE (image height) control all the way
up, raising the image as far as possible. Then slide
the
HUD image height control down so the image is
as low as possible but in full view.
image
is no brighter than necessary. To turn the HUD
off, slide the HUD dimmer control all the way down.
If the sun comes out, or it becomes cloudy, or if you turn
on your headlamps, you may need to adjust the HUD
brightness using the HUD dimmer control. Polarizing
sunglasses could make the
HUD image harder to see.
Clean the inside
of the windshield as needed to remove
any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of
the
HUD image.
Spray household
glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth.
Wipe the
HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray
cleaner directly on the lens, because
the cleaner fluid
could leak inside the
unit if you do.
3. Slide the dimmer control downward until the HUD
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If you can’t see the HUD image when the ignition is on,
check to see if:
0 The headlamps are on.
0 The HUD unit is covered.
0 The HUD dimmer control is adjusted correctly.
0 The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height.
A fuse in the fuse panel may be blown. See “Fuses
and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
If the HUD image is not clear, it could be too bright.
Move the HUD dimmer control further downward. You
may need to clean the windshield and
HUD lens.
Your windshield is part of the HUD system. If you ever
have to have a new
windshield, be sure to get one
designed for HUD. If you don’t, the HUD image may
look blurred
and out of focus.
Driver Information Center (Option)
DRIVER

CHECK OIL LEVEL
WABHER
FLUID
LOW COOLANT
CHECK WE8
HOOD DOOR
TRUNK
AJAR
MILES
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LAMP
MONITOR
HI BEAM HEAD
PARK
LAMP
TURN WONAL
BACK UP TAIL
BRAKE LAMP
TRIP
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If you have the Driver Information Center, it gives you
important safety and maintenance facts.
When you turn
the ignition on, the entire center lights up for a few
seconds. Then it goes
to work.
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FUNCTION MONITOR: This lets you know if you are
low on fluids or have a problem with a vehicle function:
0
0
0
0
CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message could mean
your oil level
is low. If it comes on for more than
three seconds, see “Check Oil
Level Warning Light”
in the Index.
WASHER FLUID: This message means your
washer fluid
tank is less than about 30 percent full.
The windshield portion
of the vehicle outline will
also glow,
If these come on, see “Windshield Washer
Fluid” in the Index.
LOW COOLANT: This message means your
coolant level has fallen to about half full. If it comes
on,
see “Engine Coolant” in the Index.
CHECK GAGES: If this light comes on and stays
on while you are driving, check your gages for fuel,
coolant temperature, oil pressure or battery voltage.
SECURITY: You’ll get a DOOR AJAR message if a
door is not fully closed. The vehicle outline will show
you which door
it is. You will also get a HOOD AJAR
or TRUNK AJAR message if the hood or the trunk isn’t
fully closed. The vehicle outline will
also show you
these are ajar.
LAMP MONITOR: Whenever you try to use one of
the following lamps, the LAMP MONITOR will tell you
if a bulb is out.
0 Headlamp (Low and High Beam)
0 Turn Signal/Parking/Stop
0 Parking Lamp/Sidemarker
Brake Lamp and Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
0 Back-up Lamp
0 Taillamp~rn/Sidemarker/License
If a bulb is out, you will see a message, such as PARK
LAMP, and you will also see where the problem is on
the vehicle outline.
The message stays on until the
problem
is fixed. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the
Index for bulb details.
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If a bumed-out bulb is replaced, the warning light will
stay on until the bulb is used.
Message
Hi Beam Lamp . .
Head Lamp .......
Turn Signal .........
Back Up . .
Tail ......
.......
ParkLamp . .
Bulbs Monitored
. Both Headlamp High Beams
. , Both Headlamp Low Beams
.... 1 Front Left Turn/Park
1 Front Right Turn/Park
1 Rear Left Turn
1 Rear Right Turn
..... .2 Back-up Lamps
......... 4 Tail Only
4 Stop/Tail
2 License Plate
1 Right Rear Sidemarker
1 Left Rear Sidemarker
1 Center High-Mounted Stop
............ 2 Front Park
Right Sidemarker Left Sidemarker
Brake Lamp
............... 4 Rear Stop/Tail./Tbm
Electronic Compass (Option)
Some vehicles are equipped with an electronic compass.
As with all compasses, this unit senses the earth's
magnetic field to
show the direction the car is pointing.
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The earth’s magnetic field is not always the same
direction as true north
as we know it. So, you must enter
a zone number to tell the compass the difference
between magnetic and actual north.
This tells the
compass where in the country you are driving.
The compass shows the zone number
in use each time
you
turn your key on. This is above the compass. The
number is turned
off after a few seconds.
Choosing Your Zone Number
The compass remembers your zone, so you only have to
change
it if you drive to a new zone on the map. The
compass adjusts only a small amount for each zone, so
you may not notice a difference if you drive from one
zone to the next one, until you cross several zones.
Locate your zone number on the previous map. If your
number is Merent than the one shown when you turn the
key on, follow the steps to change your zone number.
If you live on the line, you can pick the zone area you
are most likely to drive in. (In Alaska use Zone 9 or 10.
In Hawaii use Zone 7).
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Changing Your Zone Number
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1. Press and hold the MODE button until zone and the
zone number appear.
2. Release the MODE button.
3. Press the MODE button until your number appears.
4. In a few seconds, the zone number and ZONE turn
off, and the new zone number is remembered by
the compass.
Calibrating the Compass
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All electronic compasses need to know the magnetic
profile of your car. This is called calibration
and is done
automatically by your compass.
But, the feature is
available if you would like to manually calibrate.
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Sometimes, strong magnetic fields can affect the
compass.
If the CALIBRATE light comes on as shown
above,
try calibrating the compass as follows:
1. Drive the car to an open, flat area.
2. Press and hold the MODE button until the
CALIBRATE light reappears.
start to rotate.
3. Release the MODE button. The heading display will
4. Drive the car in small circles. Don't drive faster than
10 mph (16 km/h).
out. It usually takes one to five circles.
this when the direction bars are on and the
CALIBRATE light is off.
5. Drive in circles until the CALIBRATE light goes
6. Your compass should be calibrated. You will know
Compass Accuracy
Your compass may show different headings around
bridges, power lines, large metal objects and steep hills.
This is noma1 and is true of compasses in general.
If you put large metal objects like golf clubs in the trunk
they could affect accuracy. If the accuracy is close, the
compass will adapt to
these objects over time.
If you use an antenna with a magnetic base, it is best
to mount it away from the center of the trunk near the
rear window.
The rear defog system can affect accuracy, and the
compass corrects for the rear defog. However,
if the rear
defog is turned on while making
sharp turns, the
accuracy may be
off. When you turn the rear defog off
again, the accuracy returns to normal.
Do not turn on the rear defog if you are trying to
calibrate. The system will not allow the calibration.
You
will hear the chime, and CALIBRATE will flash for a
few seconds.
Be aware that metal objects are sometimes buried in the
ground. They
can affect accuracy and you may not know
they are there.
As an example, many concrete roads
have
metal reinforcements inside.
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