heating PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2001 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
iii
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Your Driving and the Road
Section
3
Section
4
Section
5

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You can also store an exit position for each driver. The
exit position is programmed by moving the seat to the
desired exit position and then holding the EXIT button
for more than three seconds. The exit position set will be
for the most recently selected driving position (1 or 2).
Please note that mirror and lumbar positions will not be
stored or recalled for the exit position.
To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Push and release the memory button (1 or 2)
corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat and
mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the
identified driver. You will hear one beep.
To recall the exit position, your vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Push and release the EXIT button and the
seat will move to the exit position previously stored for
the current identified driver. You will hear one beep.
If an exit position has not been stored for the current
identified driver, the seat will move all the way back.
To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press
the power seat control located on the outboard side of
the driver's front seat.
If you would like your stored driving or exit position to
be recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the
transmitter, see ªDIC Personalization Programming,
Memory Seat Recallº in the Index.Heated Front Seats (Option)
This option is only available if your vehicle is equipped
with the power lumbar control.
The heated front seat
controls are located on the
center console.
Push the ON part of the button once for a HI setting or
twice for a LO setting. Push the OFF part of the button
to turn the heated seat off. The LO setting warms the
seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body
temperature. The HI setting heats the seatback and
cushion to a slightly higher temperature.
The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is
turned on. The heating elements in the seats
automatically turn off when the vehicle's ignition is
turned off.

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Trunk
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting on
OUTSIDE AIR or with RECIRC turned off.
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See ªComfort Controlsº in the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master
key and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release (Option)
If you have this option,
press the trunk release
button located in the glove
box to open the trunk lid.
The key does not have to be in the ignition for the
remote trunk button to work. The transaxle must be in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The system also works
with the remote keyless entry system, if your vehicle has
this feature.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Push down on the cover to reveal the front ashtray.
To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the finger
holes on each side.
On models without a console, there's an ashtray under
the instrument panel. To clean the ashtray, lift it out
by pulling up on the tabs on either side. It snaps back
into place.
To open a rear ashtray, lift the cover.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
The cigarette lighter is located next to the storage tray.
To use a lighter, just push the center in all the way and
let it go. When it is ready, the center will pop back out
by itself. Pull out the entire unit to use it.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
The cigarette lighter will only operate when the ignition
key is in ON and for 10 minutes after turning the
ignition OFF. If you would like the lighter to operate
regardless of ignition position, and for unlimited periods
of time, see ªEngine Compartment Bussed Electrical
Centerº in the Index or see your dealer.

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To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning
compressor will turn off automatically just prior to the
gage pointer entering the red area. As the engine cools
down, the air conditioning compressor will automatically
turn back on. On vehicles equipped with the DIC, the
message ENGINE HOT... A/C DISABLED will appear in
the DIC display and a warning chime will sound.
If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine
is too hot. On vehicles equipped with the systems
monitor, the CHECK GAGES light will come on and
a warning chime will sound.
On vehicles with a DIC, a CHECK GAGES
TEMPERATURE message will be displayed and a
warning chime will sound. See ªDIC Warnings and
Messagesº in the Index for more information.
The section ªProblems on the Road,º in this manual
explains what to do if your engine overheats.
See ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index.Tire Pressure Light (If Equipped)
The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large
change in the pressure of one tire. After the system has
been properly calibrated, the TIRE PRESS light will
come on if a pressure difference (low pressure) is
detected in one tire.
The light will stay on until you turn off the ignition or
reset (calibrate) the system. See ªCheck Tire Pressure
Systemº in the Index.
The TIRE PRESS light also comes on briefly when you
turn your ignition key to START. If the light doesn't
come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you
if the pressure in a tire is low.
If the anti
-lock brake system warning light comes on, the
check tire pressure system may not be working properly.
See your dealer for service. Also, see ªAnti
-Lock Brake
System Warning Lightº in the Index.

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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
-8 Air Conditioning
3
-9 Heating
3
-9 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-10 Rear Window Defogger
3
-10 Ventilation System
3
-12 Audio Systems
3
-12 Setting the Clock for Systems with
Radio Data System
3
-13 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
with Programmable Equalization and Radio
Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
3
-20 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
with Programmable Equalization and Radio
Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)3
-27 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player with
Programmable Equalization and
Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
3
-36 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
3
-40 Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios
3
-40 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
3
-41 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-42 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-42 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-43 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-43 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-44 Diversity Antenna System
3
-44 Chime Level Adjustment

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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system
work for you.
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.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger
compartment air filter. For more information, see
ªPassenger Compartment Air Filterº in the Index.
Comfort Controls Personalization
(If Equipped)
This feature allows two different drivers to store and
recall their own climate control settings for temperature,
air delivery mode and fan speed. The personal choice
settings recalled are determined by the transmitter used
to enter the vehicle. After the button with the unlock
symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed,
and the ignition is in ON, the climate control will adjust
to the last settings of the identified driver. The settings
can also be changed by pressing one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver's door, until you
hear two beeps. When adjustments are made, the new
settings are automatically saved for that driver.
Standard Climate Control System
Fan Knob
The left knob regulates the force of the air coming
through the system. Turn the knob clockwise to increase
the fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan
speed. Push this knob to turn the fan off. The fan must
be on to run the air conditioning compressor.
Temperature Knob
The right knob 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.

3-9 Heating
If you have the standard system, on cold days use
FLOOR with the temperature knob in the red area. If
you have the electronic system, press AUTO and adjust
the temperature by turning the TEMP knob up or down.
You may also adjust the electronic system manually by
pressing the MODE button and selecting FLOOR.
Again, adjust the temperature by turning the
TEMP knob up or down.
With either system, outside air will be heated and sent
through the floor outlets. The heater works best if you
keep your windows closed while using it.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the
windshield and side windows clear. Use FRONT defrost
to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in
extremely humid or cold conditions.
If you have the standard system, select DEFOG and
adjust the fan speed to your comfort level. Turn the A/C
on to help dehumidify the air. Use FRONT defrost with
the temperature toward the red area and the fan control
toward high.
If you have the electronic system and select FRONT
defrost or DEFOG from AUTO, the system will control
the fan speed. Adjust the temperature and fan speed to
your comfort level. After the windshield is clear, adjust the
temperature to your normal setting and select the
AUTO button and return to AUTO mode and fan control.
For maximum FRONT defrost performance under
extreme icing or frosting conditions, increase the
temperature setting to 90
F (33
C) and increase
the fan speed to high.

3-10 Rear Window Defogger
The lines you see on the
rear window warm the
glass. Press the button to
start warming your window.
A light will glow in the
button while the defogger
is working.
If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this
button will activate them.
After 10 minutes it will turn off by itself, or press the
button during the heating cycle to turn it off. If you need
additional warming time, push the button again. The
system will then operate for five minutes before turning
off by itself. If your speed is maintained over 30 mph
(48 km/h), the rear defog will not turn off automatically
to help keep the rear glass clear.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.NOTICE:
Do not try to clear frost or other material from
the inside of the rear window with a razor blade
or anything else that is sharp. This may damage
the defogger grid. The repairs wouldn't be
covered by your warranty.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use the panel outlet setting (on the
standard system) to direct outside air through your vehicle.
Air will flow through the instrument panel outlets.
Your vehicle's flow
-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it's moving. When the
vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through by selecting any air delivery mode and any
fan speed.

4-37 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check
with your dealer. All of the electrical circuits required
for your trailer lighting system can be accessed at the
left rear lamp connector. This connector is located under
the carpet on the driver's side in the rear corner of your
trunk compartment. The arrows on your instrument
panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane
change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also
flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change
lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not.
It's important to check occasionally to be sure
the trailer bulbs are still working.Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug a
trailer lighting system into your vehicle's lighting
system, its bulb warning lights may not let you know if
one of your lamps goes out. So, when you have a trailer
lighting system plugged in, be sure to check your
vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time to be sure
they're all working. Once you disconnect the trailer
lamps, the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one
of your vehicle lamps is out.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down to THIRD (3) and
reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce
the possibility of the engine and transaxle overheating.