Owner's Manual
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... tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and to read. ... ...#. ... want to operate your Pontiac. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and ...maintenance and what fluids lubricants to driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. and 8-1 Customer Assistance Information \ This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. It also...
... tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and to read. ... ...#. ... want to operate your Pontiac. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and ...maintenance and what fluids lubricants to driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. and 8-1 Customer Assistance Information \ This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. It also...
Owner's Manual
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... PRESSURE e , p3 FUEL ) ANTI~LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on someof your vehicle. l TURN SIGNALS e p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE -eI-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS ( ) 0 HORN )tr a ( ) @ SPEAKER ,\I/, AIR BAG COULD EXPLODE BATTERY e? Vehicle Symbols These are some other ...
... PRESSURE e , p3 FUEL ) ANTI~LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on someof your vehicle. l TURN SIGNALS e p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE -eI-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS ( ) 0 HORN )tr a ( ) @ SPEAKER ,\I/, AIR BAG COULD EXPLODE BATTERY e? Vehicle Symbols These are some other ...
Owner's Manual
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.... want to opena If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in use. c 1. Rear Door Security Lock Your Bonneville is equipped with the driver's door open. use one To of from the outside . 2. Move thelever all the way down. 3. Do the same for... more than three seconds, unless the engine running. Closethedoor. 3. the The rear doors of your car of these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks. Unlock the door fkom the...
.... want to opena If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in use. c 1. Rear Door Security Lock Your Bonneville is equipped with the driver's door open. use one To of from the outside . 2. Move thelever all the way down. 3. Do the same for... more than three seconds, unless the engine running. Closethedoor. 3. the The rear doors of your car of these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks. Unlock the door fkom the...
Owner's Manual
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... "Comfort Controls" 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. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. It can 't see or smell -, Trunk SecurityOverride(Option) CO. opens the trunk even if the remote trunk release lockout electrical wiring...
... "Comfort Controls" 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. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. It can 't see or smell -, Trunk SecurityOverride(Option) CO. opens the trunk even if the remote trunk release lockout electrical wiring...
Owner's Manual
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...Key1 system senses that someone is a passive I theft-deterrent system. time, the vehiclewill not start your vehicle again or uses another ignition key. your Pontiac dealer a See or that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work the and fuel systems. For about three minutes and the...not start and SECURITY lightis on during this time. If the starter still won 't SECURITY light will flash. If the starter won 't go to engine. in the Index). a The ignition key, must be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try again. PASS-Key@I1 Your vehicle is...
...Key1 system senses that someone is a passive I theft-deterrent system. time, the vehiclewill not start your vehicle again or uses another ignition key. your Pontiac dealer a See or that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work the and fuel systems. For about three minutes and the...not start and SECURITY lightis on during this time. If the starter still won 't SECURITY light will flash. If the starter won 't go to engine. in the Index). a The ignition key, must be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try again. PASS-Key@I1 Your vehicle is...
Owner's Manual
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... ever driving-and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on,you will beable.to restart your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service OT PASS-Key1 to have anew key made . fast...serviceNew the PASS-Key IT to have a new key made . See 'cTowing flrailer" in . See your engine if you turn it off. Avoid making hard.stops for the first miles (804 km). Vehicle (LBreak-In99...this breaking-in . If you lose or damage PASS-Key II ignition key, see a your Pontiac dealer a locksmith who can mean premature wearand earlier replacement. Don't tow a trailer duringbreak-in the ...
... ever driving-and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on,you will beable.to restart your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service OT PASS-Key1 to have anew key made . fast...serviceNew the PASS-Key IT to have a new key made . See 'cTowing flrailer" in . See your engine if you turn it off. Avoid making hard.stops for the first miles (804 km). Vehicle (LBreak-In99...this breaking-in . If you lose or damage PASS-Key II ignition key, see a your Pontiac dealer a locksmith who can mean premature wearand earlier replacement. Don't tow a trailer duringbreak-in the ...
Owner's Manual
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Use this positionif yoUr vehicle mustbe pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power to operate your engine release the switch. Press in the ignition switchas you turn in you the switch to display some instrument panel warning lights. OFF (C): Unlocks the steering ...
Use this positionif yoUr vehicle mustbe pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power to operate your engine release the switch. Press in the ignition switchas you turn in you the switch to display some instrument panel warning lights. OFF (C): Unlocks the steering ...
Owner's Manual
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... any other position-- that allow you could break the key or theignition switch. Using a tool to force it is not Note that even if the engine running, the positions power to operate your key s e e m stuck in . NOTICE: If your electrical accessories, such as ACCESSORY and RUN are on ... the driver's door. Retained Accessory,Power (Option) If you havethis option, after youturn your vehicle is turned off. START (E): Starts the engine. The ignition switch return toRUN will hear awarning tone when you open adoor, 10 to such accessories the radio and power as the radio....
... any other position-- that allow you could break the key or theignition switch. Using a tool to force it is not Note that even if the engine running, the positions power to operate your key s e e m stuck in . NOTICE: If your electrical accessories, such as ACCESSORY and RUN are on ... the driver's door. Retained Accessory,Power (Option) If you havethis option, after youturn your vehicle is turned off. START (E): Starts the engine. The ignition switch return toRUN will hear awarning tone when you open adoor, 10 to such accessories the radio and power as the radio....
Owner's Manual
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...to have your y,ehicle. floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but six seconds. Starting Your 3.8 Liter Engine 1. this manualthat tells how to five seconds at a time will engine gets warm. . I If you START for about three to do the same thing, but then without damaging your ...key in START for about 15 seconds, repeat the m d no starting procedure. If your engine still won't start right away, hold the keyin you don't, 2. NOTICE: I € it there as your will cause your battery to be ...
...to have your y,ehicle. floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but six seconds. Starting Your 3.8 Liter Engine 1. this manualthat tells how to five seconds at a time will engine gets warm. . I If you START for about three to do the same thing, but then without damaging your ...key in START for about 15 seconds, repeat the m d no starting procedure. If your engine still won't start right away, hold the keyin you don't, 2. NOTICE: I € it there as your will cause your battery to be ...
Owner's Manual
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... a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. , '' In very cold weather, F (- 18O C)or colder, the engine 0" coolant heatercan help. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. You'll get easier startingand better fuel economy during...minimumof be four hours prior starting y o u vehicle. Plug it into a normal, grounded10-volt AC outlet. 1 4 After you don't, it away fiom moving engine parts. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. to store . If the cord won't reach...
... a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. , '' In very cold weather, F (- 18O C)or colder, the engine 0" coolant heatercan help. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. You'll get easier startingand better fuel economy during...minimumof be four hours prior starting y o u vehicle. Plug it into a normal, grounded10-volt AC outlet. 1 4 After you don't, it away fiom moving engine parts. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. to store . If the cord won't reach...
Owner's Manual
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...thevehicle can 't move suddenly. You or otherscould be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on steering column. If you have left the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P).with the parking brakefirmly set. your PARK (P): This locks your ...To be injured. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. It's the best position to PARK (P). Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats the ...
...thevehicle can 't move suddenly. You or otherscould be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on steering column. If you have left the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P).with the parking brakefirmly set. your PARK (P): This locks your ...To be injured. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. It's the best position to PARK (P). Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats the ...
Owner's Manual
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...the lever shift into the gear you wish. (Press theshift lever button before you cannot shift out If of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. REVERSE (R):Use this gear to ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "Stuck: In...'re already moving forward could damage your vehicle is stopped. 2-22 Ensure theshft lever is fully PARK (P) range before in starting the engine.Your Pontiac hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See...
...the lever shift into the gear you wish. (Press theshift lever button before you cannot shift out If of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. REVERSE (R):Use this gear to ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "Stuck: In...'re already moving forward could damage your vehicle is stopped. 2-22 Ensure theshft lever is fully PARK (P) range before in starting the engine.Your Pontiac hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See...
Owner's Manual
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... it offers more power lower fuel and You'll shift down . NOTICE: Damage to shift gears asyou go faster, something may be wrong with the engine racing isn't covered by your 35 accelerator pedal about halfway down a steephill Going about 35 mph (56 h hor more power passing, for and you drive...
... it offers more power lower fuel and You'll shift down . NOTICE: Damage to shift gears asyou go faster, something may be wrong with the engine racing isn't covered by your 35 accelerator pedal about halfway down a steephill Going about 35 mph (56 h hor more power passing, for and you drive...
Owner's Manual
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...a more refined comfortable ride. An indicator light on the switch will both come on. this If happens, have the transaxleshift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. in the system, the lights on the switch glow when normal will shifting is operation. For normal driving ...press the PERFORM RIDE button to have your vehicle serviced. Note that evenin the TOURING RIDE mode, the system will occur at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. An indicator light on the TOURING and RIDE PERFORM RIDE buttons will glow when performance shifting is in ...
...a more refined comfortable ride. An indicator light on the switch will both come on. this If happens, have the transaxleshift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. in the system, the lights on the switch glow when normal will shifting is operation. For normal driving ...press the PERFORM RIDE button to have your vehicle serviced. Note that evenin the TOURING RIDE mode, the system will occur at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. An indicator light on the TOURING and RIDE PERFORM RIDE buttons will glow when performance shifting is in ...
Owner's Manual
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... of your vehicle if the shift lever not fully in the Index. 2. To be sure your right foot and set . If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be injured. If you 're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. It can move , even when you 're pulling...
... of your vehicle if the shift lever not fully in the Index. 2. To be sure your right foot and set . If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be injured. If you 're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. It can move , even when you 're pulling...
Owner's Manual
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... to. the overheat and even catch fire. or others could PARK (P)before you leave it. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to drive, move the lever away from transaxle, so you have to leave your vehicle the... It can pull the shift the I I lever outof PARK (P). You may put too much force on transaxle intoBARK (P) properly, the weight the of the take engine running , it difficult to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). And, if you When you are parking a hill and you release' parking brake. g ; . .- , ,/ -_. , , ,, i _ ... ,, , .. , ...
... to. the overheat and even catch fire. or others could PARK (P)before you leave it. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to drive, move the lever away from transaxle, so you have to leave your vehicle the... It can pull the shift the I I lever outof PARK (P). You may put too much force on transaxle intoBARK (P) properly, the weight the of the take engine running , it difficult to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). And, if you When you are parking a hill and you release' parking brake. g ; . .- , ,/ -_. , , ,, i _ ... ,, , .. , ...
Owner's Manual
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...correctly. If you park if ever have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixedimmediately. But you ever suspect exhaust is coming in a collision. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high pointson the road or...You might have to, here some things to are know. One place this can come in place can 't see the eqrlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle (see or smell. and Have your vehicle evenif the fanswitch is a garage. Exhaust with ...
...correctly. If you park if ever have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixedimmediately. But you ever suspect exhaust is coming in a collision. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high pointson the road or...You might have to, here some things to are know. One place this can come in place can 't see the eqrlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle (see or smell. and Have your vehicle evenif the fanswitch is a garage. Exhaust with ...
Owner's Manual
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See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in the Index. In addition, each of your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move . for Your vehicle can roll. To be sure your vehicle won 't move suddenly. Follow the propersteps to be sure ...your parking brake and move , even whenyou're an fairly level ground, always set . I you've left the f engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you are parkingon a hill and if you have to. Switches on...
See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in the Index. In addition, each of your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move . for Your vehicle can roll. To be sure your vehicle won 't move suddenly. Follow the propersteps to be sure ...your parking brake and move , even whenyou're an fairly level ground, always set . I you've left the f engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you are parkingon a hill and if you have to. Switches on...
Owner's Manual
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... and the lamps will come on for 25 seconds or until the on . Interior Lamps Instrument Panel .Intensity/Brightness Control You can brighten ordim your engine. When youclose the door with the ignition the off the courtesy lamps. of the courtesy lamps instead immediate t r off right away. The lamps inside your...
... and the lamps will come on for 25 seconds or until the on . Interior Lamps Instrument Panel .Intensity/Brightness Control You can brighten ordim your engine. When youclose the door with the ignition the off the courtesy lamps. of the courtesy lamps instead immediate t r off right away. The lamps inside your...
Owner's Manual
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...Gages can signal that tells you locate them. When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repairor replacement. They're big help you what to do about it. The pictures will seein the details...YOU or others fromi i r . in revolutions per minute (rpm). See "Driver Information Center'' the Index. Tachometer (Option) The tachometer shows your engine speed in Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be a problem, check the section that something is...
...Gages can signal that tells you locate them. When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repairor replacement. They're big help you what to do about it. The pictures will seein the details...YOU or others fromi i r . in revolutions per minute (rpm). See "Driver Information Center'' the Index. Tachometer (Option) The tachometer shows your engine speed in Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be a problem, check the section that something is...