audio PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2000 Owners Manual

Table of Contents (cont'd)
Defensive Driving
Drunken Driving
Control of a Vehicle
Braking
SteeringDriving Tips for Various Road Conditions
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Loading Your Vehicle
Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning
Setting the Radio Clock
Radio/Cassette Player/CD PlayerRadio Theft-Deterrent Feature
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
Hazard Warning Flashers
Jump Starting
Towing Your VehicleEngine Overheating
Changing a Flat Tire
If You're Stuck
Problems on the Road
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Your Driving and the Road
Section
3
Section
4
Section
5

1-4 Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option)
The controls for the
memory seat and mirrors
are located on the driver's
door panel, and are used
to program and recall
previous settings that have
been stored.
Adjust the driver's seat (including the lumbar
adjustments) and both the outside mirrors to the position
for driving. Then press and hold button 1 for five
seconds. A double beep will sound when the memory
is set.
To set the seat and mirror positions for a second driver,
follow the previous steps, but press button 2 instead.When your vehicle is in PARK (P) and a memory button
is pressed, a single beep will sound through the audio
system and the memory position will be recalled.
You can also store an exit position for each driver. The
exit position will be set for the most recently selected
driver position (1 or 2). The exit position is programmed
by moving to the desired exit position and then holding
the exit button for five seconds.
The exit position will be recalled when the exit button is
pressed and will correspond to the driving position that
was recalled last.
Note that selecting a new position with the memory
button will change all of the other personalization
features that you have programmed also. See
ªPersonalization Programmingº in the Index for
more information.
Memory seat and exit recall will only work when the
automatic transaxle is in PARK (P).

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Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition, you can turn the switch to
four different positions.
LOCK (A): This is the only position from which you
can remove the key. This position locks your ignition
and transaxle. It's a theft
-deterrent feature.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key;
if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
ACCESSORY (B): In this position you can operate
your electrical power accessories such as power
windows, power sunroof (option), audio system and
windshield wipers.
RUN (C): This is the position the switch returns to after
you start your engine and release the switch. Even when
the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate
your electrical power accessories and to display some
instrument panel cluster warning lights. This is the
position for driving your vehicle.

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A. Air Outlets
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls
D. Windshield Wiper Lever
E. Steering Column Shift Lever
F. Driver Information Center (DIC) ControlsG. Audio System
H. Hazard Warning Flashers Control
I. Twilight Sentinel

and Fog Lamp Controls
J. Ignition Switch
K. Comfort Control System
L. Glove Box

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Ventilation Tips

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.

In cool damp weather, minimize your use of
RECIRC to reduce the chance of fogging
your windows.

When you enter a vehicle with the standard system
in cold weather, select FLOOR mode 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
FLOOR mode will also supply air through the
floor outlets.

Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.Audio Systems
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the
most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it
first. Find out what your audio system can do and how
to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio
Data System
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. AM
will appear on the display for morning hours. Press and
hold MIN until the correct minute appears. The clock
may be set with the ignition on or off.
To set the clock to the time of a station broadcasting
Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold
HR and MIN at the same time until TIME UPDATED
appears on the display. If the time is not available
from the station, NO UPDATE will appear on the
display instead.

3-13 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
with Programmable Equalization and
Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
Playing the Radio
PWR
-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on
and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.SCV: Your system has a feature called
Speed
-Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV,
your audio system adjusts automatically to make up
for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume
at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN,
MED or MAX. Each choice allows for more volume
compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you
drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as
necessary, to overcome noise at any particular speed.
The volume level should always sound the same to you
as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, select OFF.
Finding a Station
AM
-FM: Press this button to switch between AM,
FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.

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EQ: This feature allows you to choose preset bass,
mid and treble equalization settings designed for
different individual listening tastes. Press EQ to select
the desired preset equalization setting. Each time you
press EQ, another setting will appear on the display.
You can preset up to six equalization settings. Just:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob to
select the desired equalization.
3. Press and hold EQ for two seconds. SELECT EQ #
will appear on the display. The EQ icon will flash.
4. Press EQ or turn the SELECT knob to select the
desired EQ number. Each time you press EQ or turn
the SELECT knob, another EQ setting will appear on
the display.
5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT
knob to store the equalization preset. You will hear a
beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display.
6. Repeat the steps for each EQ setting.
Note that EQ 5 has been programmed for use with talk
radio, but it can be preset to a different tone.Using RDS Mode
Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data
System (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful new
features. With RDS, the radio can:

Seek only to stations with the types of programs you
want to listen to,

seek to stations with traffic announcements,

receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies, and

receive and display messages from radio stations.
RDS features are only available for use on FM stations
which broadcast RDS information. The RDS features of
your radio rely upon receiving specific RDS information
from these stations. These features will only work when
the RDS information is available. In rare cases, a radio
station may broadcast incorrect information that will
cause the radio features to work improperly. If this
happens, please contact the radio station.
When you are tuned to an RDS station, the station
name will appear on the display, instead of the
frequency. Most RDS stations provide their station
name, the time of day and a Program Type (PTY) for
their current programming.

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SCV: Your system has a feature called
Speed
-Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV,
your audio system adjusts automatically to make up
for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume
at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN,
MED or MAX. Each choice allows for more volume
compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you
drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as
necessary, to overcome noise at any particular speed.
The volume level should always sound the same to you
as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, select OFF.
Finding a Station
AM
-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Turn this button to choose radio stations.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two
seconds until the SCAN icon appears on the display and
you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a
few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a
few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press one of
the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The sound will
mute while scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM-FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press EQ to select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered
button, the station you set will return and the
equalization that you selected will also be
automatically selected for that button.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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Using RDS Mode
Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data
System (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful new
features. With RDS, the radio can:

Seek only to stations with the types of programs you
want to listen to,

seek to stations with traffic announcements,

receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies, and

receive and display messages from radio stations.
RDS features are only available for use on FM stations
which broadcast RDS information. The RDS features of
your radio rely upon receiving specific RDS information
from these stations. These features will only work when
the RDS information is available. In rare cases, a radio
station may broadcast incorrect information that will
cause the radio features to work improperly. If this
happens, please contact the radio station.
When you are tuned to an RDS station, the station name
will appear on the display, instead of the frequency.
Most RDS stations provide their station name,
the time of day and a Program Type (PTY) for their
current programming.TRAF: Press this button to receive traffic
announcements. The traffic announcement brackets will
appear on the display. TRAF will appear on the display
if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, the radio will seek to a station that
does. When the radio finds a station that broadcasts
traffic announcements, it will stop. If no station is found,
NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.
When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio
station or a related network station, you will hear it,
even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or
compact disc is playing. If the cassette tape or compact
disc player was being used, the tape or compact disc will
stay in the player and resume play at the point where
it stopped.
INFO: If the current station has a message, INFO will
appear on the display. Press this button to see the
message. If the whole message does not appear on the
display, parts of the message will appear every three
seconds until the message is completed. To see the parts
of the message faster than every three seconds, press this
button again. A new group of words will appear on the
display. Once the complete message has been displayed,
INFO will disappear from the display until another new
message is received.

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EJECT: Press this button to remove the disc. The radio
will play. EJECT may be activated with either the
ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the radio
and ignition off if this button is pressed first.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Programmable
Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)
(If Equipped)
Playing the Radio
PWR
-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on
and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.SCV: Your system has a feature called
Speed
-Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV,
your audio system adjusts automatically to make up
for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume
at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN,
MED or MAX. Each choice allows for more volume
compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then as you
drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as
necessary, to overcome noise at any particular speed.
The volume level should always sound the same to you
as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, select OFF.
Finding a Station
AM
-FM: Press this button to switch between AM,
FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.
SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two
seconds until the SCAN icon appears on the display and
you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a
few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a
few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press one of
the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The sound will
mute while scanning.