check engine PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2003 Repair Manual

ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
OFF in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever
0 The key should come out only in OFF.
is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park
(P) Mechanism Check
When you are g this check, your vehicle
could begin to move.
You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged.
Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the
engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
6-2 1

Changing Your Zone Number ............................ 3-69
Check Engine Light
............................................... 3-46
Tire Pressure System
................................... 5-64
Gages Warning Light
................................... 3-51
Checking Coolant
......................................... 5-28
Checking Engine Oil
...................... ... 5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood
.... ... 5-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems
...................... 1-56
Chemical Paint Spotting
................................... 5-88
Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems
............................... 1-33
Infants and Young Children
........................... 1-29
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
.......................... 1-39
Older Children
............................................. 1-27
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-41
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position
.................................................. 1-41
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position
........................................... 1-44
IU~J duap ........................................ ... 1 3?
Top Strap Anchor Location ................. ... 1-38
Where to Put the Restraint
........................... 1-36
Chime Level Adjustment
................................. 3-101
Choosing Your Zone Number
............................ 3-69
Cleaning
-r-- C*" -.-
Cigarette Lighter ......................................... 3-24
Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-82 Cleaning
(cont.)
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................ 5-85
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-87
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-85
Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses
.... ............ 5-85
Climate Control System
................................ 3-25
Automatic
................................................... 3-28
Climate Controls Personalization .................... 3-33
Outlet Adjustment
........................................ 3-32
Compact Disc Messages
................. 3-81, 3-93, 3-97
Compact Spare Tire
........................................ 5-81
Compass Accuracy
.......................................... 3-70
Compass, Electronic
........................................ 3-68
Console Shift Lever
......................................... 2-33
Content Theft-Deterrent
.................................... 2-22
Control
of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net
............................................ 2-46
Coolant Engine Temperature Gage
............................ 3-45
Heater, Engine
............................................ 2-27
Cooling System
.............................................. 5-32
Courtesy Lamps
............................................. 3-16
VIUIL)" VVII.,", ................................................ 3-!Q
Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 7-10
Customer Assistance Information
Crl I;cn Cnntrnl
Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-6
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users
....................................................... 7-3
Customer Assistance
Off ices ........................... 7-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................... 7-2
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Electrical System Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-91
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-92
Headlamp Wiring
......................................... 5-91
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-91
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
.................. 5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-91
Electronic Compass
......................................... 3-68
Programs
................................................... 3-48
Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-22
Battery
....................................................... 5-44
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-46
Coolant
...................................................... 5-26
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-27
Coolant Temperature Gage
........................... 3-45
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-23
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-1 4
Overheating
................................................ 5-29
Starting
...................................................... 2-26
Supercharger Oil
......................................... 5-21
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
.................. 4-42
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
..................... 2-18
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Engine
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-36
Oil ............................................................. 5-15
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-92
Engine Coolant Level Check
............................. 6-18 Engine
Oil Additives
......, .......................... 5-19
Entry Lighting
................................................. 3-17
Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons
.............................. 2-45
Exterior Lamps
............................................... 3-13
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
............... ... 3-16
Engine
Oil Level Check
..... ...................... 6-18
Express-Down Window
.................................... 2-20
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-26
F
FabridCarpet .........................
Filter
............. ... 5-82
Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-22
Finding a
PTY Station (RDS and XMTM) ..... 3-75, 3-85
Finding a Station
.................................... 3-73, 3-83
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-86
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-87
Flash-To-Pass
.................................................. 3-8
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-72
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-73
!=!zid
Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-23
Power Steering
........................................... 5-40
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-40
FM Stereo
..................................................... 3-99
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-15
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-40
Footnotes ................................................ 6-7, 6-13
5

Front Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-19
Front Storage Area
......................................... 2-46
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 5-1 1
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-7
Gage ......................................................... 3-53
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-6
System Inspection
....................................... 6-22
Fuel Door Lock
.............................................. 5-10
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-92
Windshield Wiper
......................................... 5-91
G
Gage Boost
......................................................... 3-54
Check Gages Warning Light
.......................... 3-51
Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-45
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-53
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-49
Speedometer
.............................................. 3-38
Tachometer
................................................. 3-39
Voltmeter Gage
........................................... 3-41
Garage
Door Opener ....................................... 2-42 Gasoline
Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-6
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
........ 2-44
Glass Surfaces
............................................... 5-84
Glove
Box ..................................................... 2-46
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................................ 7-4
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-5
Head Restraints
............................................... 1-6
Headlamp Aiming
....................................................... 5-52
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-8
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
............................. 5-54
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
................................. 5-54
Headlamp Wiring
............................................ 5-91
Headlamps
.................................................... 5-56
Bulb Replacement
....................................... 5-56
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
............. 5-57
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-56
Headlamps On Reminder
................................... 3-8
Head-Up Display (HUD)
................................... 3-21
Heated Seats
................................................... 1-4
Highway Hypnosis
........................................... 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................. 4-24
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-38
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HomeLink@ Transmitter. Programming ................ 2-43
HomeLink@ Transmitter
.................................... 2-42
Hood Checking Things Under
................................ 5-12
Release
..................................................... 5-1 3
Horn
............................................................... 3-6
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
.................. 5-36
How to Add Fluid
............................................ 5-26
How to Check
................................................ 5-24
How
to Check and Add Oil ............................... 5-22
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
.................. 5-40
How to Use This Manual
...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-12
Hydroplaning
.................................................. 4-1 9
Recovery Tank ............................................ 5-34 Infants
and Young Children. Restraints
............... 1-29
Inflation
.. Tire Pressure .................................. 5-62
Inspection Brake System
............................................. 6-23
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-22
Fuel System
............................................... 6-22
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-22
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal
......................................... 6-22
Throttle System
........................................... 6-23
Cluster
....................................................... 3-35
Overview
..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness
............................. 3-16
Interior Lamps
................................................ 3-16
Interior Plastic Components
........................... 5-84
Engine Cooling
System
................................ 6-23
Instrument Panel
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-31 J
If Steam 1s Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-30 Jump Starting ............................ If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-47 ... 5-46
.
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-48
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-37
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-28 Key Lock Cylinders Service .......................... 6-19
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-25 Key Fkminder Warning .................................... 2-26
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.......................... 6-21 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-5
K
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver .................... 3-20 Keys ............................................................... 2-3
7

L
Lamps Exterior
...................................................... 3-1 3
Interior
....................................................... 3-1 6
Lap Belt
........................................................ 1-20
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................................... 1-12, 1-21
Child Restraints
........................................... 1-39
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-41
Leather
......................................................... 5-84
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
...... 2-34
Light
Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-40
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-43
LATCH System
Leaving
Your Vehicle
....................................... 2-16
Battery Warning
.......................................... 3-41
Brake System Warning
................................. 3-42
Check Gages Warning
............................. 3-51
Check Oil Level
......................... ...... 3-50
Door Ajar
.... .............................. ...... 3-52
Low Traction Active
................. ...... 3-44
Low Washer Fluid Warning
........................... 3-51
Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-46
Safety Belt Reminder
................................... 3-39
Security
..................................................... 3-51 Light
(cont.)
Service Vehicle Soon
........ ~ ~ .......... ~ ~ ... 3-53
TCS Warning Light
........................... ... 3-43
Tire Pressure
................................... ... 3-46
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
...... 3-43
Trunk Ajar
.................................................. 3-52
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-34
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-15
Locks Central Door Unlocking System
..................... 2-11
Delayed Locking
.......................................... 2-12
Door
.......................................................... 2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle
.................................... 2-16
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-15
Power Door
................................................ 2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-13
Long Trip/Highway Definition
.............................. 6-6
Long TripIHighway Intervals
............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
........ 6-13
Loss of Control
............................................... 4-14
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ....................... 3-51
Lumbar
Manual Controls
............................................ 1-3
Power Controls
............................................. 1-4
Rear Door
Security Locks
............................. 2-15
Low Traction Active Light
................................. 3-44
8

M
.... 4-11
... 5-101
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist
Steering
....
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ....
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill
......................................... 6-18
At Least Once a Month
................................ 6-18
At Least Once a Year
.................................. 6-1 9
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-19
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-23
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-23
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-22
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-22
How This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
..... 6-1 3
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............. 6-18
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-22
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-24
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................ 6-26 Cnlnrrtinn thn Dinkt
CchndltIn .......................... 6-5 “-I””III my L . I” I ..y. IL -”I lWUUlW
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ............. 6-6
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-22
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-23
Steering, Suspension
and Front Drive Axle
Using Your
................................................... 6-4 Maintenance
Schedule (cont.)
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-42
Making Turns
................................................. 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-46
Manual Lumbar Controls
.................................... 1-3
Manual Qperation
........................................... 3-29
Manual Seats
................................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-8
Memory Mirrors
.............................................. 2-48
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-48
Memory Seats
................................................ 3-67
Message DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-60
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Csuntries (Except Puerto Rico
and U.S. Virgin Islands)
...................... .... 7-4
Mirror Operation
................................ ...... 2-38
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview
........................ 2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-38
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-39
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
.................... 2-39
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-39
Outside Power Mirrors
.................................. 2-38
Monitor, Systems
............................................ 3-55
9

New Vehicle Break-in ...................................... 2-25
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
........... 5-1 01
0
Odometer ...................................................... 3-38
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 3
Oil
Check Oil Level Light
................................... 3-50
Engine
................................. .............. 5-15
Pressure Gage
............................................ 3-49
Supercharger, Engine
................................... 5-21
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-27
Onstar@ System
............................................. 2-40
Onstar@ Services
............................................ 2-40
Onstar@ Personal Calling
................................. 2-41
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor
... .................. 2-41
Other Warning Devices
... ................ 3-6
Outlet Adjustment
............... .................. 3-32
Outside
Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-39
Curb View Assist Mirror
................................ 2-39
Heated Mirrors
............................................ 2-39
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-38
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
........................ 3-67
Overriding Lock Delay
..................................... 2-15
Owners, Canadian
............................................... ii
Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-10
............
...
.... 3-17
~~~~ 2-32
.... 2-35
Parade Dimming
......................
Shifting Into .........................
Park (P)
Park (P)
Parking
Shifting
Out of
.........................
Brake ........................................................ 2-31
Over Things That Burn
................................. 2-35
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check
....................................... 6-21
Parking on
Hills .............................................. 4-41
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-22
Part
D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-24
Part
E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-26
Passing
................................................. 4-13, 4-40
PASS-Key@
Ill ................................................ 2-22
PASS-Key@
Ill Operation .................................. 2-23
Perimeter Lighting
................................... 3-17, 3-66
Personalization, Climate Controls
...................... 3-33
Personalization Features
.................................... 2-7
Personalization Programming
.................... 2-1 2, 2-1 3
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-6
Playing a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-90
Playing a Compact Disc
.................. 3-80, 3-92, 3-96
Playing the Radio
................................... 3-72, 3-82
Part
B - Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-18
10

Restraint System Check ......................... ... 6-1 9
Checking Your Restraint Systems
................ 1-56
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
....................................... 1-56
Checking
................................................. 1-56
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-56
Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-6
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-26
Roadside
Restraint Systems
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts
...... 1-1 9
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
................... 4-31
Assistance Program
....................................... 7-5
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-36
S
Safety Belt
Safety Belts Reminder Light
................... ...... 3-39
Care of
................................................... 5-85
Center Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-19
Driver Position
............................................ 1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
................ 1-12
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-1 1
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults
......................... 1-24
Rear Seat Passengers
................................. 1-21
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-19
Safety Belt Extender
.................................... 1-26
12 Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-18
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
......................... 1-7
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-39
Safety Warnings and Symbols ................................ III ...
Head Restraints ............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-4
Manual
........................................................ 1-2
Manual Lumbar
............................................. 1-3
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Power Lumbar
.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats
................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-5
Designed for the LATCH System
................... 1-41
Rear Seat Position
...................................... 1-41
Seats
Securing a Child Restraint
Right Front Seat Position
.............................. 1-44
Security Feedback
.................................... 2.7, 3-65
Security Light
................................................. 3-51
Security While You Travel
.................................. 7-5
Sensors
................................................. 3.26. 3-30
Service
........................................................... 5-3
of Your Vehicle
.......................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work
................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light
....................................... 3-46
Vehicle Soon Light
....................................... 3-53
Selecting the
Right Schedule. Maintenance
.......... 6-5
Adding Equipment to the Outside
Publications Ordering Information
..................... 7-9

Service Bulletins .............................. ..... 7-9
Service Engine Soon Light
............................... 3-46
Service Manuals
............................................... 7-9
Setting Preset PTY Stations (RDS Only)
............ 3-86
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)
....................... 3-76
Setting Preset Stations
............................ 3-74, 3-84
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
.................. 3-74, 3-84
Shifting Into Park (P)
....................................... 2-32
Setting the Time
............................................. 3-71
Sheet Metal Damage
....................................... 5-87
Shifting Out of Park (P)
................................... 2-35
Short Trip/City Definition
.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
................ 6-6
Skidding
........................................................ 4-1 5
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
................. 5-83
Specifications, Capacities
............................ 5-1 00
Speedometer .................................................. 3-38
Starter Switch Check
....................................... 6-20
Steering
........................................................ 4-1 1
Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-12
Boot and Seal Inspection
.............................. 6-22
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio
......................... 3-98
Short Trip/City
Intervals
..................................... 6-5
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-26
Steering
&urrlrl 31111~ ieveI L-JL
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Steering Tips
.................................................. 4-1 1
A -I .I. r) r)r) .............................
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area
........................ 2-46
Convenience Net
......................................... 2-46
Front Storage Area
...................................... 2-46
Glove Box .............................................. 2-46
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
....................... 5-80
Sun Visors
..................................................... 2-20
Sunroof
......................................................... 2-47
Systems Monitor
.......................................... 3-55
Storing the Flat Tire
and Tools
...................... 5-80
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-30
..... 3-39
Tachometer ................................ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Taillamps
Turn Signal. Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
.... 5-59
TCS Warning Light
.......................................... 3-43
Testing the Alarm
............................................ 2-22
Theater Dimming
............................................ 3-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio
..................................... 3-98
Theft-Deterrent Svstems
................................... 2-21
Content Theft-Deterrent
................................ 2-22
PASS-Key@
Ill ............................................. 2-22
PASS-Key@
Ill Operation .............................. 2-23
Universal Theft-Deterrent
.............................. 2-21
Throttle System Inspection
............................... 6-23
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