Owner's Manual
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... your how audio system. . the 1-1 2-1 3-1 This section tells you . on "Reporting Safety Defects" Index 9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. It also explains"SRS" system. and 8-1 Customer Assistance Information \ This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to read. ... ...#. ... Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This...
... your how audio system. . the 1-1 2-1 3-1 This section tells you . on "Reporting Safety Defects" Index 9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. It also explains"SRS" system. and 8-1 Customer Assistance Information \ This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to read. ... ...#. ... Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This...
Owner's Manual
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...procedure to advance one , 2, etc. 1 No automatic door lock or unlock. 5. Keep all turn the ignition on. Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature Press the LOCK buttonon the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter. Close all doors and the ignition on the transmitter again. Cycle the PARK (P) shift lever starting PARK (P) position to change modes: 4. Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch through Step 4. automatic door unlock. All the doors automatically unlock when 1. ignition turnedOFF. 2. Keep all shifted intoPARK (P) with Remote Keyless Entry, 3.
...procedure to advance one , 2, etc. 1 No automatic door lock or unlock. 5. Keep all turn the ignition on. Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature Press the LOCK buttonon the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter. Close all doors and the ignition on the transmitter again. Cycle the PARK (P) shift lever starting PARK (P) position to change modes: 4. Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch through Step 4. automatic door unlock. All the doors automatically unlock when 1. ignition turnedOFF. 2. Keep all shifted intoPARK (P) with Remote Keyless Entry, 3.
Owner's Manual
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... to the driver when the vehicle from the key transmitter.The receives a command following modes may be selected: Mode Transmitter Response 0 1 If only the panic button works, the transmitter needs to 'be turned by pressing Do and holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for programmable automatic door locks OF key transmitter response. See '- .. 5 Exterior lamps and flash horn chirps when locking; When...
... to the driver when the vehicle from the key transmitter.The receives a command following modes may be selected: Mode Transmitter Response 0 1 If only the panic button works, the transmitter needs to 'be turned by pressing Do and holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for programmable automatic door locks OF key transmitter response. See '- .. 5 Exterior lamps and flash horn chirps when locking; When...
Owner's Manual
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... sureall windows are shut. 0 Thrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to drive with the trunk open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. By pressing the in left sideof the valet switch, remote trunk release the button below the driver's door armrest will force outside a r into your i vehicle. opens the trunk even if the remote trunk release lockout electrical wiring...
... sureall windows are shut. 0 Thrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to drive with the trunk open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. By pressing the in left sideof the valet switch, remote trunk release the button below the driver's door armrest will force outside a r into your i vehicle. opens the trunk even if the remote trunk release lockout electrical wiring...
Owner's Manual
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... also damageother parts of your vehicle. 2-26 foot. I Driving with your left foot. When you try to drive away with the parlung brake on, the Push down the parking brake light stays and a chime sounds untilyou release on brake pedal with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to You replace them,and you are towing a trailer and are parking on a and NOTICE: single chime...
... also damageother parts of your vehicle. 2-26 foot. I Driving with your left foot. When you try to drive away with the parlung brake on, the Push down the parking brake light stays and a chime sounds untilyou release on brake pedal with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to You replace them,and you are towing a trailer and are parking on a and NOTICE: single chime...
Owner's Manual
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Start the vehicle and then shift to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if you can RUN shift from PARK (P)when the ignition is in Parking Over Things That Burn If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of shift PARK (P), try this: 1. See "Automatic Transaxle" the Index. Then move the shift lever into -the PARK (I?) as you maintain brake application. Shift to fully apply your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves...
Start the vehicle and then shift to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if you can RUN shift from PARK (P)when the ignition is in Parking Over Things That Burn If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of shift PARK (P), try this: 1. See "Automatic Transaxle" the Index. Then move the shift lever into -the PARK (I?) as you maintain brake application. Shift to fully apply your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves...
Owner's Manual
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... all the windows down to blow out anyCO; NEVER park ina garage with the engine running . It can come in a collision. Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle was damaged in easily. But you can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in place can 't see the eqrlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed -in the Index.) -- -- 2-31 Engine Exhaust E Running Your Engine While You...
... all the windows down to blow out anyCO; NEVER park ina garage with the engine running . It can come in a collision. Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle was damaged in easily. But you can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in place can 't see the eqrlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed -in the Index.) -- -- 2-31 Engine Exhaust E Running Your Engine While You...
Owner's Manual
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... Accessory Power is running unless you 've left the f engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever to be dangerous to . In addition, each of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is active. for Follow the propersteps to PARK (P). Switches on the driver's door panel control each passenger door has a control switch its own window. To be injured. Windows Power Windows...
... Accessory Power is running unless you 've left the f engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever to be dangerous to . In addition, each of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is active. for Follow the propersteps to PARK (P). Switches on the driver's door panel control each passenger door has a control switch its own window. To be injured. Windows Power Windows...
Owner's Manual
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Lift the rear the armrest to Pull down the interior door access the trunk. Rear Storage Compartment Your Pontiac hasa rear storage armrest with cupholders and a pass-through feature. to reveal the storage space. of 2-51
Lift the rear the armrest to Pull down the interior door access the trunk. Rear Storage Compartment Your Pontiac hasa rear storage armrest with cupholders and a pass-through feature. to reveal the storage space. of 2-51
Owner's Manual
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...trunk as far forward as they should.T i wouldn't be covered by your dealer before adding electrical equipment;and never use anything requiring more than15 amps. ~~ Your vehicle may have a convenience net. Slide the cover aside to your vehicle can . ,Accessory PowerOutlet On models with your hs warranty. Check with the overhead console, there ais 12-volt ignition... using: it just inside the back wall the trunk. You can net. For heavier loads, store them from working as YOU can damageit or keep other things from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
...trunk as far forward as they should.T i wouldn't be covered by your dealer before adding electrical equipment;and never use anything requiring more than15 amps. ~~ Your vehicle may have a convenience net. Slide the cover aside to your vehicle can . ,Accessory PowerOutlet On models with your hs warranty. Check with the overhead console, there ais 12-volt ignition... using: it just inside the back wall the trunk. You can net. For heavier loads, store them from working as YOU can damageit or keep other things from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
Owner's Manual
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... a partially open sunroof. Sunroof (Option) Your Bonneville may be injured. The control switch will work only when the ignition is control switch forward the vent position. Open to close the glass panel and sunshade. Inflating something too much can make it explode, and you have that includes a 20-foot i a (6.1 m) hose and ,an air pressure gage, as well as instructions and special...
... a partially open sunroof. Sunroof (Option) Your Bonneville may be injured. The control switch will work only when the ignition is control switch forward the vent position. Open to close the glass panel and sunshade. Inflating something too much can make it explode, and you have that includes a 20-foot i a (6.1 m) hose and ,an air pressure gage, as well as instructions and special...
Owner's Manual
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... sound and the CHECK GAGES warning light will slightly change the zero reading. Actual vacuum or boost is is on. speed up than half the tank's capacity tol fl i the tank. moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. OS Vehicles equipped with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts before off the ignition. turn off the gage readsFULL (F). Fuel Gage Boost Gage (Option) Your...
... sound and the CHECK GAGES warning light will slightly change the zero reading. Actual vacuum or boost is is on. speed up than half the tank's capacity tol fl i the tank. moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. OS Vehicles equipped with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts before off the ignition. turn off the gage readsFULL (F). Fuel Gage Boost Gage (Option) Your...
Owner's Manual
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...'t work well. Shift toa lower gear when you go down to THIRD (3). Always have p m braking or even none going down . n As you go over the top of a hill, be something i your lane, like a stalled car o an accident. Drive at speeds that let you stayi your engine and transaxle, and hill you can your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires,cooling...
...'t work well. Shift toa lower gear when you go down to THIRD (3). Always have p m braking or even none going down . n As you go over the top of a hill, be something i your lane, like a stalled car o an accident. Drive at speeds that let you stayi your engine and transaxle, and hill you can your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires,cooling...
Owner's Manual
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.... Trailering means changes handling;durability, in this f section. it is against the drag of and your Pontiac dealer- For example, if the tdr is vehicle, you pull a trailer. Ask your Pontiac dealerfor advice and information about towing a trailer with the SSE package. Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer if your vehicleis equipped with your vehicle. 4-32 ' . . such as the engine, transaxle, Load-pulling_components wheel assembliesand tires are forced work...
.... Trailering means changes handling;durability, in this f section. it is against the drag of and your Pontiac dealer- For example, if the tdr is vehicle, you pull a trailer. Ask your Pontiac dealerfor advice and information about towing a trailer with the SSE package. Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer if your vehicleis equipped with your vehicle. 4-32 ' . . such as the engine, transaxle, Load-pulling_components wheel assembliesand tires are forced work...
Owner's Manual
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... highest gear while the driving -- Turn off your vehicle right away. If there's still no f see if the warningstops. in a traffic jam, shift to be the engine can driv'e. If the warning continues, pull over, stop,and park your air conditioner. 2. Sometimes be drive slower for 'two or three minutes while you're parked, to see steam, the problem may decide notto lift thehood...
... highest gear while the driving -- Turn off your vehicle right away. If there's still no f see if the warningstops. in a traffic jam, shift to be the engine can driv'e. If the warning continues, pull over, stop,and park your air conditioner. 2. Sometimes be drive slower for 'two or three minutes while you're parked, to see steam, the problem may decide notto lift thehood...
Owner's Manual
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...'llgo to air do your own service work, "Servicing Your Air see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. See "Maintenance Record" the Index. It tells and lubricant levels. a part this manual can.To order the proper service manual, see Bag-Equipped Pontiac"in 6-1 Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your Doing Your Own Service Work Pontiac. Genuine GM parts have one these marks: of your vehicle best and...
...'llgo to air do your own service work, "Servicing Your Air see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. See "Maintenance Record" the Index. It tells and lubricant levels. a part this manual can.To order the proper service manual, see Bag-Equipped Pontiac"in 6-1 Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your Doing Your Own Service Work Pontiac. Genuine GM parts have one these marks: of your vehicle best and...
Owner's Manual
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A. E. E Front Belt Back Belt Alternator Power Steering Pump Crank Supercharger Coolant Pump Air Conditioning Have your dealer check the oil level in the Indexfor when to check the accessory drive belts and the superchargeroil level. D. The outer belt drives the supercharger, Each belt hasown its tensioner and idler pulley. B. The Supercharged3800 (L67) engine uses two accessory drive belts. L67 Engine Accessory Belt steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the supercharger. The inner belt drives the alternator, power 1. 2. C.
A. E. E Front Belt Back Belt Alternator Power Steering Pump Crank Supercharger Coolant Pump Air Conditioning Have your dealer check the oil level in the Indexfor when to check the accessory drive belts and the superchargeroil level. D. The outer belt drives the supercharger, Each belt hasown its tensioner and idler pulley. B. The Supercharged3800 (L67) engine uses two accessory drive belts. L67 Engine Accessory Belt steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the supercharger. The inner belt drives the alternator, power 1. 2. C.
Owner's Manual
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.... P 7 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT. The Plan supplements your vehicle. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Pontiac dealer for your vehiclegood in good working condition, but also helps the environment. KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Introduction Your Vehicle and the Enviro,nment I Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your affect the quality the air we...
.... P 7 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT. The Plan supplements your vehicle. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Pontiac dealer for your vehiclegood in good working condition, but also helps the environment. KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Introduction Your Vehicle and the Enviro,nment I Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your affect the quality the air we...
Owner's Manual
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...) (Continued) 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and,Rotation" in this section.An Emission Control Sewice. 0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Rotate tires. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-34...
...) (Continued) 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and,Rotation" in this section.An Emission Control Sewice. 0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Rotate tires. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-34...
Owner's Manual
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... Front Seat ...Manual Remote Control Mirror ...2-47 Maxifuse/Relay Center ...6-58 Methanol ...6-3 2-46 Mirrors ...Convex Outside ...:...2-48 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview ...2-46 Inside Daymight Rearview ...2-46 Mmnal Ranope Control ...2-47 2-48 Power Remote Control ...2-54 Visor Vanity ...MMT ...6-3 Mountain Roads .. ...4-23 ' N e t . Automatic Transaxle ...2-16 New Break-In Vehicle Night Vision ...4-16 Odometer ...2-61 Odometer. Trip ...2-61 4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...Oil Level Warning Light ...2-72 2-71 Oil Pressure Light ...Oil. Convenience ...2-52 2-22 Neutral. Supercharger...
... Front Seat ...Manual Remote Control Mirror ...2-47 Maxifuse/Relay Center ...6-58 Methanol ...6-3 2-46 Mirrors ...Convex Outside ...:...2-48 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview ...2-46 Inside Daymight Rearview ...2-46 Mmnal Ranope Control ...2-47 2-48 Power Remote Control ...2-54 Visor Vanity ...MMT ...6-3 Mountain Roads .. ...4-23 ' N e t . Automatic Transaxle ...2-16 New Break-In Vehicle Night Vision ...4-16 Odometer ...2-61 Odometer. Trip ...2-61 4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...Oil Level Warning Light ...2-72 2-71 Oil Pressure Light ...Oil. Convenience ...2-52 2-22 Neutral. Supercharger...
