ECO mode PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2003 User Guide

.1#t A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn
the air conditioning compressor on and off. When
A/C is
pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on
to let you know that air conditioning is activated.
If your
climate control system is
off, you may also turn it
back on in vent mode by selecting the
A/C button.
On hot days, open the windows
to let hot inside
air escape; then close them. This helps
to reduce the
time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system
to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
3. Select NC.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside
of your vehicle to become too
dry.
To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode
off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air,
so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is normal.
Sensors
The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors
radiation and the air inside of your vehicle, the solar
then uses the
information
to maintain the selected temperature by
initiating needed adjustments
to the temperature, the fan
speed and the air delivery system. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the
sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as
necessary.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the
center of the instrument panel, near the windshield,
or the system will not work properly.
Defogging and Defrosting
There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your
windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of
fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the
defrost mode
to remove fog or frost from the windshield
more quickly.
Press one of the available mode buttons
to select the
defog or defrost mode.
+3 (Defog): This mode directs most of the air to the
windshield and the floor outlets.
A small amount of air is
also directed to the outboard outlets (for the side
windows). When you select this mode, the system turns
off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor
unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing.
The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in
the defog mode.
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Automatic Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle.
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for
automatic control of the inside temperature, the air
delivery mode and the fan speed.
1. Press the AUTO button. Whenever this button is
pressed, the display will show the current settings
for five seconds before returning the display to
the exterior temperature.
2. Adjust the temperature to 75” F (24” C).
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature
setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any
faster.
If you set the system at the warmest
temperature setting, the system will remain at the
maximum heat setting and fan speed.
In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan
speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle
until warmer air is available. The system will
start out blowing air at the floor but may change
modes automatically as the vehicle warms up
to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The
length of time needed for warm up will depend on
the outside temperature and the length of time
that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven.
3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from
10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if
necessary.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center OT
the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more
information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in
this section.
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Manual Operation
DRIVER (Driver’s Side Temperature): The knob on
the left is used to change the temperature of the
air coming through the system on the driver’s side of
the vehicle. Push this knob to turn the system on and
off.
Turn the knob toward the blue area to decrease the
set temperature, and toward the red area to increase the
set temperature. When this knob is adjusted, the word
DRIVER will be displayed under the set temperature.
When the passenger’s set temperature is not active, this
knob controls both the driver’s and passenger’s side,
and both DRIVER and PASS will be displayed under the
set temperature.
PASS (Passenger’s Side Temperature): The knob on
the right is used to change the temperature of the air
coming through the system on the passenger’s side of
the vehicle. Push this knob to turn the system on
and
off. Turn the knob toward the blue area to decrease
the set temperature, and toward the red area to
increase the set temperature. When this knob is
adjusted, only the word PASS will be displayed under
the set temperature.
@ FAN: Pressing the FAN button will display and hold
the current fan speed while in manual mode. Press
the
HIGH side to increase fan speed and the LOW side
to decrease the fan speed.
MODE: Press this button repeatedly to cycle through
and choose the mode of air delivery into the vehicle. The
system will stay in the selected mode until MODE is
pressed again or until the AUTO button is pressed.
FLOOR: This mode directs most of the airflow to the
floor outlets with some directed to the outboard
outlets (for the side windows) and the windshield.
BI-LEVEL: This mode directs airflow through the
instrument panel outlets and slightly warmer air through
the floor outlets.
PANEL: This mode directs airflow through the
instrument panel outlets.
Whenever MODE is pressed, the display will show the
current system settings for five seconds before
returning the display to the exterior temperature.
The mode button can also be used to select the DEFOG
mode. Information
on defogging and defrosting can
be found later in this section.
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outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on,
outside air will circulate through your vehicle. When the
button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will
come on
to let you know that it is activated. The outside
air mode can be used with all modes except the
recirculation mode.
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If you are in city traffic, and your vehicle is stopped and
idling, or the weather is hot, the system may switch
from the outside air mode to the recirculation mode.
To prevent the air inside of your vehicle from becoming
too stale, be sure to return to the outside air mode
periodically.
& RECIRC (Recirculation): Press this button to
limit the amount of outside air coming into the vehicle.
It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from
entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the
air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to
turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button
is pressed, an indicator light will come on. The
recirculation mode cannot be used with the FRONT
defrost mode.
a A/C (Air Conditioning}: Press this button to
override the automatic system and turn the air
conditioning system on or off. When
A/C is pressed, an
indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that it is activated. When in AUTO, the air
conditioning compressor will come on automatically, as
necessary. The air conditioning compressor will also
run when you select the FRONT defrost mode and
outside temperatures are above freezing.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently. For
quick cool down on hot days, press the AUTO
button and the system will automatically enter
recirculation mode and the temperature will be at the full
cold position for maximum cooling.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside
of your vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode
off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air,
so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is normal.
Sensors
The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar
radiation and the air inside of your vehicle, then uses the
information to maintain the selected temperature by
initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan
speed and the air delivery system. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the
sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as
necessary.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the
center
of the instrument panel, near the windshield,
or the system
will not work properly.
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TRIP RESET: This button allows you to reset your trip
odometer. To reset the trip odometer, press the
TRIP RESET button. The trip odometer will now
accumulate miles (kilometers) until the next reset.
MODE: This button allows you to toggle through the
DIC modes (Vehicle Data, Personalization Programming,
Compass Calibration).
SELECT: This button allows you to select a DIC mode.
RESET: This button, when used along with other
buttons, will allow you
to reset system functions.
Vehicle Data
Average Fuel Economy: Press the SELECT button
until the display shows AVG FUEL ECONOMY. Average
fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation
of your overall driving conditions. To learn the average
fuel economy from a new starting point, press the
RESET button for five seconds while the average fuel
economy is displayed on the DIC.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Press the SELECT
button until the display shows INST FUEL ECONOMY.
Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving
conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade
of the road being traveled. The RESET button does
not function in this mode.
Fuel Range: Press the SELECT button until the display
shows FUEL RANGE. The fuel range will calculate
the remaining distance you can drive without refueling.
This calculation is based on the average fuel economy
for the last
25 miles (40.25 km) driven, and the fuel
remaining in the fuel tank. If the fuel range drops below
40 miles (64.4 km), the display will show FUEL
RANGE LOW. The RESET button does not function in
this mode.
Fuel Used: Press the SELECT button until the display
shows FUEL USED. The value indicates how much
fuel has been used since the last reset. Don’t confuse
fuel used with the amount of fuel in your tank. To
learn how much fuel
will be used from a specific starting
point, press
the RESET button for five seconds while
the fuel used is displayed on the DIC.
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DIC Vehicle Personalization
The DIC can be used to program the following
personalization features available with your vehicle:
Automatic Door Locks
Window Lock Out
Security Feedback
Delayed Locking
Perimeter Lighting
Memory Seats
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
Driver ID
The DIC is used to program the personal choices of two
drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER
#1
and DRIVER #2. You will let the DIC know which driver
you are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter
or by pressing the appropriate memory seat control
button located on the driver’s door or by choosing the
driver with the
DIC. Each remote keyless entry
transmitter was preprogrammed to belong to DRIVER
#I
or DRIVER #2. Each transmitter may be programmed
differently for each driver. When you
press the button with the unlock symbol on
your transmitter, the DIC will automatically change driver
numbers and the vehicle will recall the personalization
settings that were last made to correspond to your
transmitter, including your radio and comfort control
settings. See
Climate Controls Personalization on
page
3-33.
If you unlock the vehicle using your door key instead of
your transmitter, the DIC will not change drivers and
will recall the information from the last transmitter use or
the last driver change using the memory seat controls.
If this happens and you were not the last driver of
the vehicle, simply press your correct driver number on
the memory seat controls or press the button with
the unlock symbol
on your transmitter or select the
personalization programming mode and choose
the correct driver number.
Use the following steps for personalization programming
instructions.
1. Turn the ignition on and keep the transaxle in
2. Press the MODE button to reach personalization
3. Press the SELECT button to enter personalization
PARK (P).
programming display. programming mode.
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Window Lock Out
The number of passenger windows locked out by the
window LOCK switch can be programmed through
the DIC.
If you choose R + PASS, all three passenger window
switches will be inactive when the window LOCK switch
is enabled.
If you choose REAR, only the two rear passenger
window switches will be locked out when the window
LOCK switch is enabled.
To change modes do the following:
1. Move the arrow on the display between R + PASS
and REAR by pressing the RESET button.
2. Once you have made your selection, press the
SELECT button. Your choice will be retained in
memory.
For more information on this feature, see “Window Lock
Out” under
Power Windows on page 2-20.
Security Feedback
By choosing different combinations of these selections,
you can choose the type
of transmitter activated
feedback when locking and unlocking your vehicle with
your transmitter. Each time you make a selection by
pressing the RESET button, press the SELECT button
to record your choice.
@ KEYLESS FEEDBACK - OFF/ON
LIGHTS FEEDBACK - OFF/ON
HORN FEEDBACK - OFF/ON
If you choose
ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK you will
also need to choose LIGHTS and/or HORN FEEDBACK.
You can select the following modes:
If you choose OFF for KEYLESS FEEDBACK, you
will receive no security feedback when locking or
unlocking your vehicle.
If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK and
ON for LIGHTS FEEDBACK, the exterior lamps
will flash twice when unlocking your venicie
and once when locking your vehicle.
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Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to
select MIN, MED or MAX. Each higher 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 speed.
The volume level should always sound the same to
you as you drive.
If you don’t want to use SCV,
select
OFF.
RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Pushing this knob with the ignition off will display the
time.
For
XMTM (USA only, if your radio is equipped with
XMTM Satellite Radio Service), pressing this button while
in XMTM mode to retrieve various pieces of information
related to the current song or channel. By pressing
and releasing the RCL knob, you may retrieve
four different categories of information: Artist, Song
Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/ Cnannei hame.
To change the default on the display, push the knob
until you see the display you want, then hold the knob
until the display flashes. The selected display will
now be the default.
Finding a Station
BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM,
FM2, or XMI, XM2 (USA only,
if your radio is equipped
with XMTM Satellite Radio Service). The display will
show your selection.
TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
A SEEK v : Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous station and stay there.
The radio will seek only to stations that are in the
selected band and only to those with a strong signal.
SCAN v : Press and hold one of the SCAN arrows
for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display
and you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play
for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Press one of the SCAN arrows again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold one of the
SCAN arrows for more man Tour seconas uniii FSGAi<
and the preset number appear on the display. You
will hear a double beep. The radio will go to the first
preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few
seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press
one of the SCAN arrows again to stop scanning presets.
The radio will scan only to stations that are
in the
selected band and only to those with a strong signal.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance): Press and release this button until
BAL appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator
will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted.
Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the
left or the right speakers.
FADE: Press and release this button until FADE
appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will
light to show that the speakers can be adjusted.
Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the
front or the speakers.
Pressing and holding the BAL FADE button for two
seconds
will return all speaker settings t~ the middle
position.
Finding a PTY Station (RDS, and XMTM)
To select and find a desired PTY perform the following:
1. Press PROG TYPE. The PTY symbol will be
2. Select a category by turning the SELECT knob.
eis;!2yed 2r! the screen.
3. Once the desired category is displayed, press either
SEEK arrow to select the category and take you to
the category’s first station.
4. If you want to go to another station within that
category and the category is displayed, press
either SEEK arrow once.
If the category is not
displayed, press either SEEK arrow twice to display
the category and then to go to another station.
5. Press PROG TYPE to exit program type mode.
SCAN: You can also scan through the channels within
a category by performing the following:
1. Press PROG TYPE. The PTY symbol will be
2. Select a category by turning the SELECT knob.
3. Once the desired category is displayed, press and
hold either SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin
scanning within your chosen category.
particular station.
displayed
on the screen.
4. Press either SCAN
arrow again to stop at a
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Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to
select MIN,
MED or MAX. Each higher 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 speed.
The volume level should always sound the same to
you as you drive.
If you don’t want to use SCV,
select OFF.
RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Pushing this knob with the ignition off will display
the time.
For XMTM (USA only, if your radio is equipped with
XMTM Satellite Radio Service), pressing this button while
in XMTM mode to retrieve various pieces of information
related to the current song or channel. By pressing
and releasing the RCL knob, you may retrieve
four different categories of information: Artist, Song
Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/
Cnannei iiame.
To change the default on the display, push the knob
until you see the display you want, then hold the knob
until the display flashes. The selected display will
now be the default.
Finding a Station
BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1,
FM2, or XM1,
XM2 if your radio is equipped with
XM Satellite Radio Service. The display will show your
selection.
TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
A SEEK v : Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous station and stay there.
The radio will seek only to stations that are in the
selected band and only to those with a strong signal.
A SCAN v : Press and hold one of the SCAN arrows
for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display
and you hear a beep. The radio will
go to a station, play
for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Press one of the SCAN arrows again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold one of the
SCAN arrows for more than four seconds until
PSCAN
and the preset number appear on the display. You
will hear a double beep. The radio will go to the first
preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for
a few
seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press
one of the SCAN arrows again to stop scanning presets.
The radio will scan only to stations that are in the
selected band and only to those with a strong signal.
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