PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1999 Owners Manual

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FUNCTION MONITOR: This lets you know if
you are low on fluids or have a problem with a
vehicle function:

CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message could mean
your oil level is low. If it comes on for more than
three seconds, see ªCheck Oil Level Warning Lightº
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 ªWindshield Washer
Fluidº in the Index.

LOW COOLANT: This message means your
coolant level has fallen to about half full. If it comes
on, see ªEngine Coolantº 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 MONITOR: The vehicle outline will
illuminate to let you know the following information:

DOOR AJAR: This message means a door is not
fully closed. The vehicle outline will show you
which door it is.
TRUNK AJAR: This message appears if the trunk is
not fully closed. The vehicle outline will illuminate.

HOOD AJAR: This message appears if the hood is
not fully closed. The vehicle outline will illuminate
if the hood is not latched properly.
LAMP MONITOR: Whenever you try to use one of
the following lamps, the LAMP MONITOR will tell you
if a bulb is out.

Headlamp (Low and High Beam)

Parking Lamp/Sidemarker

Turn Signal/Parking/Stop

Back
-Up Lamp

Taillamp/Turn/Sidemarker/License

Brake Lamp and Center High
-Mounted Stoplamp
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 ªReplacement Bulbsº in the Index
for bulb details.

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If a burned-out bulb is replaced, the warning light will
stay on until the bulb is used.
Message Bulbs Monitored
Hi Beam Lamp Both Headlamp High Beams
Head Lamp Both Headlamp Low Beams
Park Lamp 2 Front Park
Right Sidemarker
Left Sidemarker
Turn Signal 1 Front Left Turn/Park
1 Front Right Turn/Park
1 Rear Left Turn
1 Rear Right Turn
Back Up 2 Back
-Up Lamps
Tail 4 Tail Only
4 Stop/Tail
2 License Plate
1 Right Rear Sidemarker
1 Left Rear Sidemarker
Brake Lamp 4 Rear Stop/Tail/Turn
1 Center High
-Mounted Stop
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.
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.Choosing Your Zone Number
Locate your zone number on the previous map. If your
number is different 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
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 CompassAll 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.
3. Release the MODE button. The heading display will
start to rotate.
4. Drive the car in small circles. Don't drive faster than
10 mph (16 km/h).
5. Drive in circles until the CALIBRATE light goes
out. It usually takes one to five circles.
6. Your compass should be calibrated. You will know
this when the direction bars are on and the
CALIBRATE light is off.Compass Accuracy
Your compass may show different headings around
bridges, power lines, large metal objects and steep hills.
This is normal 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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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 vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-6 Air Conditioning
3
-6 Heating
3
-7 Ventilation System
3
-8 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-9 Rear Window Defogger
3
-10 Audio Systems
3
-10 Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo
3
-10 Setting the Clock for All Systems Except
AM
-FM Stereo
3
-10 AM-FM Stereo
3
-12 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
3
-16 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Equalizer (If Equipped)3
-19 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
(If Equipped)
3
-22 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Equalizer (If Equipped)
3
-25 Theft-Deterrent Feature
3
-27 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
3
-28 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-28 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-29 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-30 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-30 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-31 Fixed Mast Antenna
3
-31 Power Antenna Mast Care

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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 vehicle. Your vehicle also has a
flow
-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Standard Climate Control System
H±23±4002±S
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 be 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.
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.

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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.
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.
VENT: This setting directs airflow through the
middle instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning
compressor is not working when VENT is selected.
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.
DEFROST: This setting directs most of the air
toward the windshield.
Electronic Climate Control System (Option)
H±23±0005±T
Temperature 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.
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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Mode Button
Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle
or windshield 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
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
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
vehicle, near the radiator. The displayed temperature is
most accurate when the vehicle is moving. During stops,
or while idling, the display shows the previous driving
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.