tires PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1998 Workshop Manual

Long TripLHighway Maintenance Schedule
0 0
0
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace
parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote.)..)
For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level \
and add oil as
needed (or every
36 months, whichever occws fist). See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in
this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote.)..)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Sewice.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pe~orm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
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.
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Outside of Your Vehicle ................ ... 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains ...................................... 6-50
Tires
....................................... 6-54
Vinyl
....................................... 6-50
Wheels
..................................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-52
Climate Control. Standard
......................... 3-2
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Comfortcontrols
................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-29
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-20, 3-22
Care
....................................... 3-29
Errors
................................. 3-20. 3-23
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-37
Compass. Electronic
............................ 2-79
Computer Command Ride
........................ 2-28
Console Storage
................................ 2-5 1
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net ............................... 2-52
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant
....................................... 6-23
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-23
RecoveryTank
............................... 5- 19
Coolant Temperature Gage
....................... 2-68
CoolingSystem
................................ 5-17
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
CruiseControl ................................. 2-40
Cupholder Center Console
............................... 2-51
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-5
Door ....................................... 2-51 Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................. 8-3
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-54
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-43
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-8
Defogging
..................................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
Delayed Illumination ............................ 2-46
Delayed Locking
................................ 2-7
DIC
.......................................... 2-77
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-66
Dolby
B Noise Reduction ................... 3-13. 3-17
Door
Ajar Message ................................ 2-78
Locks ....................................... 2-4
Drive Position. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-26
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-77
DriverPosition
................................. 1-10
Driving
City
........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
Night
...................................... 4-15
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Reverse. Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-25
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1 . 18
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-6
Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-7
Rocking
Your Vehicle ........................... 5-38
Rotation. Tires
.............. ....... . . 6-43
safety Belt Extender
.... ................... 1-49
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-5
Adults
...................................... 1-10
Care
....................................... 6-51
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-24
Children
.................................... 1-31
DriverPosition
............................... 1-10
Extender
.................................... 1-49
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-10
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1.13.1.47. 1.48
LapBelt
.................................... 1-24
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.10. 1.26
Larger Children
.............................. 1-46
Questions and Answers
......................... 1-9
Rear
Comfort Guides .......................... 1-29
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-26
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-26
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.63
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-49
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1 . 18
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-12
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-3 1
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1 . 17
Warning Light
........................... 1.6. 2.63
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-6
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-35 Safety Defects. Reporting
........................ 8-10
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... m
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback Reclining Front
.......................... 1-3
Seats Adjustable Support
............................. 1-3
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-3
ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Power ....................................... 1-2
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-40
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-27
SecurityFeedback
.............................. 2-12
Security Messages
.............................. 2-78
Security System
..... ...................... 2-18
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8-13
Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8-13
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-57
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8-13
Work. Doing
Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-12
Servicehblications
............................. 8-12
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-24
SheetMetalDamage
............................ 6-54
Shift Lever
............................... 2-29. 2-31
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
Into PARK (P) ............................... 2-29
Performance ................................. 2-27
...
Out of PARK (P) ............................. 2-32
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1-12
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............... 6-35
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-37
Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-28
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-37
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-65
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-66
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-5
Speedometer ................................... 2-61
SRS ......................................... 1-18
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-33
Starting
Your Engine ....................... 2-21. 2-22
Steam
........................................ 5-15
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 1 1
Magnasteer
TM ................................ 4- 10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-36
Wheel Touch Controls
......................... 3-26
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-5 1
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-38
Sun Visors .................................... 2-53
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-5 1
Sunroof ....................................... 2-55
Supercharged Engine ............................ 6- 13
Supercharger Oil
............................... 6- 19
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Supplemental Restraint System .................... 1 - 18 Tachometer
.................................. 2-62
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-37
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-28
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
..... 3.2. 3.3
Theater Dimming ............................... 2-47
Theft
......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent
Alarm System .................... 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-24
THEFTLOCK
TM ................................ 3-24
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-36
Time. Setting
the ................................ 3-9
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-48
Tirehading
................................... 4-29
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires ......................................... 6-41
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-47
Buying New
................................. 6-44
Chains ..................................... 6-48
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-25
Cleaning .................................... 6-54
Compact Spare
............................... 5-37
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflationcheck
............................... 7-31
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-43
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
..................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-47
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-45
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TopStrap ................................... 1-39
TorqueLock ................................... 2-32
Torque, Wheel Nut ......................... 5-33, 6-65
Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-31
Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Control System Warning Light ............ 2-66, 4-9
Off Warning Light ........................ 2-66, 4-9
Traction Control Svstem .......................... 4-9
Traction
I
Trailer
Brakes
................................... 4-35
Driving with ................................. 4-35
Engine Cooling When Towing ................... 4-38
Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-38
Parking on Hills .............................. 4-37
Safety Chains ................................ 4-35
Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-34
Turn Signals ................................. 4-37
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ....................... 6-20
Transmitters, Matching to Your Vehicle ............. 2- 12
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry ................ 2-10
Transportation, Courtesy .......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-61
Ajar Message ................................ 2-78
Release Lockout, Remote ...................... 2-14
Release, Remote .............................. 2-14
Driving on Grades ........... ............ 4-37
Hitches ..................................... 4-34
Tongueweight ............................... 4-33
Towing ..................................... 4-31
Weight ..................................... 4-33
Trunk
Lock ....................................... 2-14
SecurityOverride ............................. 2-14
TTY Users ..................................... 8-5
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-37
Turn Signal On Chime ........................... 2-37
Turn Signal On Message ......................... 2-79
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................... 2-36
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-37
"light Sentinel ............................... 2-45
Underbody Flushing Service ..................... 7-34
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-55
Universal Theft-Deterrent System .................. 2-16
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings .............................. iv
Dimensions
................................. 6-66
Identification Number ......................... 6-57
Loading .................................... 4-29
Storage ..................................... 6-32
Ventilationsystem ............................... 3-6
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-53
Visors, Sun .................................... 2-53
Voltmeter ..................................... 2-64
warning Devices ............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-62
Warranty Information ............................ 8-10
Washer Fluid Message ........................... 2-78
Washer muid. Windshield ........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-52
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-52
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