check engine PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2004 Workshop Manual

Headlamps On Reminder................................... 3-9
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-22
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hitches..........................................................4-42
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-44
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-45
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-13
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-33
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-35
How to Add Fluid............................................5-25
How to Check................................................5-23
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-40
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-22
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
Hydroplaning..................................................4-20
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-30
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-29
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-50
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-50
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-28
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-40
Ignition Positions.............................................2-26
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-22
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.......................3-21
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-67
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-24
Engine Cooling System................................6-24
Exhaust System..........................................6-23
Fuel System...............................................6-23
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-23
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-23
Throttle System...........................................6-24
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-37
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-18
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-47
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-20
Key Reminder Warning....................................2-26
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lap Belt........................................................1-21
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-23
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-16
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-35
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-41
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-44
Brake System Warning.................................3-42Light (cont.)
Check Gages Warning.................................3-54
Check Oil Level..........................................3-53
Door Ajar...................................................3-54
Low Traction Active......................................3-46
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-53
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-48
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-40
Security.....................................................3-53
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-55
TCS Warning Light......................................3-45
Tire Pressure..............................................3-48
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-45
Trunk Ajar..................................................3-55
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-16
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-11
Delayed Locking..........................................2-12
Door..........................................................2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-16
Lockout Protection.......................................2-16
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-13
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-15
Long Trip/Highway Denition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
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Low Traction Active Light.................................3-46
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-53
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
M
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering............4-11
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-110
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-19
At Least Once a Month................................6-19
At Least Once a Year..................................6-20
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-20
Brake System Inspection..............................6-24
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-24
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-23
Fuel System Inspection................................6-23
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-19
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-23
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-25
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-27Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-23
Throttle System Inspection............................6-24
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-45
Making Turns.................................................4-43
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-48
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Operation...........................................3-30
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-8
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-50
Memory Seat.................................................2-50
Memory Seats................................................3-69
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-61
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) – Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirror Operation.............................................2-39
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-39
Memory.....................................................2-50
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-41
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-41
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-41
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-40
Monitor, Systems............................................3-57
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-25
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-110
O
Odometer......................................................3-39
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Check Oil Level Light...................................3-53
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Gage............................................3-52
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-43
OnStar®Services............................................2-42
OnStar®System.............................................2-42
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-43
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-34Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-41
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-41
Heated Mirrors............................................2-41
Power Mirrors.............................................2-40
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror........................3-69
Overriding Lock Delay.....................................2-15
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
P
Parade Dimming.............................................3-19
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-33
Shifting Out of............................................2-36
Parking
Brake........................................................2-32
Over Things That Burn.................................2-36
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check.......................................6-22
Parking on Hills..............................................4-44
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-19
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-23
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-25
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-27
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-43
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Remote Trunk Release Lockout........................2-17
Removing Fuses...........................................5-101
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-83
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-81
Removing the Wheel Covers and Wheel
Nut Caps...................................................5-82
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-57
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-45
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-12
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-11
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-48
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-48
Restraint System Check...................................6-20
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-61
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-60
Replacing Parts...........................................1-61
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-27
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-21
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-31
Routing, Engine Drive Belt..............................5-111
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-38
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-40
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-94
Center Front Passenger Position....................1-21
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts........1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-23
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-21
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Chains.................................................4-42
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-50
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-5
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Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-47
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-44
Rear Seat Position......................................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-47
Security Feedback....................................2-7, 3-67
Security Light.................................................3-53
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Sensors.........................................................3-32
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-48
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-55
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-48
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)...............3-79, 3-91
Setting Preset Stations............................3-76, 3-89
Setting the Time.............................................3-73
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-77, 3-89
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-96
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-33
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-36
Short Trip/City Denition.................................... 6-5Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Skidding........................................................4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-92
Specications, Capacities...............................5-109
Speedometer..................................................3-39
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-21
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-27
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Column Shift Lever.............................2-33
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-23
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-105
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-48
Convenience Net.........................................2-49
Front Storage Area......................................2-48
Glove Box..................................................2-48
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-88
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-89
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-21
Sunroof.........................................................2-49
Systems Monitor.............................................3-57
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-40
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-56
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-45
Testing the Alarm............................................2-22
Theater Dimming............................................3-19
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-105
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-21
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-22
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-23
PASS-Key®III Operation..............................2-23
Universal Theft-Deterrent..............................2-21
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-24
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-48
Tire Ination Check.........................................6-19
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-59
Tire Size.......................................................5-63
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-64
Tires.............................................................5-58
Buying New Tires........................................5-72
Chains.......................................................5-77
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-80
Check Tire Pressure System.........................5-68
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-90
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-79
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-67Tires (cont.)
Inspection and Rotation................................5-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-75
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-75
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-72
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-28
Top Strap......................................................1-40
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
Torque Lock...................................................2-35
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-42
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-31
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-39
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-45
Low Active Light..........................................3-46
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-42
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-42
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-23
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-29
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometer................................................3-39
Trunk............................................................2-16
Trunk Ajar Light..............................................3-55
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Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-75
Replacement...............................................5-75
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
When to Change Engine Oil
(Vehicles With the GM Oil Life System)..........5-20
When to Change Engine Oil
(Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life System)......5-19
When to Check and Change............................5-23
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-40
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter........5-22
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-45
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work..................................... 1-9
Window Lock Out...................................2-20, 3-67
Windows.......................................................2-19
Power........................................................2-20
Windshield Washer.........................................3-14
Fluid..........................................................5-40
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-19Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-57
Fuses......................................................5-100
Windshield Wiper Lever...................................3-13
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-13
Winter Driving................................................4-26
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-20
Wiper-Activated Headlamps..............................3-15
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-109
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
(48 Contiguous US States)..........3-74, 3-87, 3-107
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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