Owner's Manual
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... Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...This section tells you have a problem while to use your Pontiac. how to 5-1 ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you what fluids lubricants to operate your Pontiac you running properly and looking good. the 1-1 2-1 3-1 ...tellp you information on page 8-9. want to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to read. ... ...#. ...
... Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...This section tells you have a problem while to use your Pontiac. how to 5-1 ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you what fluids lubricants to operate your Pontiac you running properly and looking good. the 1-1 2-1 3-1 ...tellp you information on page 8-9. want to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to read. ... ...#. ...
Owner's Manual
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... TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Pontiac Division whenever it . in French Language Manual: Please keep this manual so the new votre concessionaireou au: owner canuse it appears this manual. If you 're on' the road. CERTIFIED GENERAL MOTORS, GM and theGM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name BONNEVILLE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited...
... TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Pontiac Division whenever it . in French Language Manual: Please keep this manual so the new votre concessionaireou au: owner canuse it appears this manual. If you 're on' the road. CERTIFIED GENERAL MOTORS, GM and theGM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name BONNEVILLE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited...
Owner's Manual
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...we tell you were to ignore the warning. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols symbol means "Don't,'' You will find a number safety cautions in the manual, and the page number where you what todo to help you learn about let this happen." things that could be hurt. In the caution area..., we tell you 'll You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. of "Don't do this manual, you'll find it will also finda circle find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. /1\ CAUTIGN: These mean there something that...
...we tell you were to ignore the warning. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols symbol means "Don't,'' You will find a number safety cautions in the manual, and the page number where you what todo to help you learn about let this happen." things that could be hurt. In the caution area..., we tell you 'll You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. of "Don't do this manual, you'll find it will also finda circle find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. /1\ CAUTIGN: These mean there something that...
Owner's Manual
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iv not be coveredbyyourwarranty, and it could damage your vehicle. Mafly times, this damage would "Whenyou read other manuals, you might see warning labelson your vehicle.They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. In the notice =ea, we tell you damage. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in differat words. 1 You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in this book you will find thesenotices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be costly But the notice will tell what todo to help avoid the you about something that can damage your vehicle.
iv not be coveredbyyourwarranty, and it could damage your vehicle. Mafly times, this damage would "Whenyou read other manuals, you might see warning labelson your vehicle.They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. In the notice =ea, we tell you damage. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in differat words. 1 You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in this book you will find thesenotices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be costly But the notice will tell what todo to help avoid the you about something that can damage your vehicle.
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Section,1 Seats and -Restraint Systems ~~~~ Here you'll information find about seats the in your Pontiac and howto use your to make you pusha pedal when you want to. Seats and Seat Controls t , :' . I 1-1 This section,tellsyou aboutthe seats -- The sudden movement ... and head restraints. Then release the bar and to where you don't want it . Slide the seat to move the seat with body, try adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . how to front unlock it . and also about somethkgs you should not do with air bags and...
Section,1 Seats and -Restraint Systems ~~~~ Here you'll information find about seats the in your Pontiac and howto use your to make you pusha pedal when you want to. Seats and Seat Controls t , :' . I 1-1 This section,tellsyou aboutthe seats -- The sudden movement ... and head restraints. Then release the bar and to where you don't want it . Slide the seat to move the seat with body, try adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . how to front unlock it . and also about somethkgs you should not do with air bags and...
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.... After more than years of safety beltsin vehicles, the 25 In facts are fastened properlytoo. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you don't knowit will be a bad one. A few crashes are rnild, and some things you are between. if Don't let anyone ride wherehe or...
.... After more than years of safety beltsin vehicles, the 25 In facts are fastened properlytoo. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you don't knowit will be a bad one. A few crashes are rnild, and some things you are between. if Don't let anyone ride wherehe or...
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...should I 'm wearing a safety belt? vehicle has. and the Answers Won't I be I riding in a vehicle that isn'.t your faultyou and your chance of this manual called "Children." if bags, you are in many vehicles today and will be trapped in an but especiallyin side and other collisions. whether you 're... in your but -accident -- Safety beltsare for everyone . of (65 k / ) mh. even one that has air Pontiac, see the part of an being conscious during and after an accident if I wear safety belts? Even you 're wearing safety a belt or not.
...should I 'm wearing a safety belt? vehicle has. and the Answers Won't I be I riding in a vehicle that isn'.t your faultyou and your chance of this manual called "Children." if bags, you are in many vehicles today and will be trapped in an but especiallyin side and other collisions. whether you 're... in your but -accident -- Safety beltsare for everyone . of (65 k / ) mh. even one that has air Pontiac, see the part of an being conscious during and after an accident if I wear safety belts? Even you 're wearing safety a belt or not.
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... checks the bag's electrical systemfor air malfunctions. Always secure children properlyin your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the inflating blink of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR Air bags inflate with an air bag. Safety belts help keep youin...
... checks the bag's electrical systemfor air malfunctions. Always secure children properlyin your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the inflating blink of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR Air bags inflate with an air bag. Safety belts help keep youin...
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... so. This occurs so quickly thatsome people may be regardedas anythng more gradually. The air bags are broken by opening a window or door. . the^ service manual for people with may not even realize air the bag inflated. Thepart of the vehicle after an air b& inffates? When an air bag inflates, there...
... so. This occurs so quickly thatsome people may be regardedas anythng more gradually. The air bags are broken by opening a window or door. . the^ service manual for people with may not even realize air the bag inflated. Thepart of the vehicle after an air b& inffates? When an air bag inflates, there...
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...you are probably part of around your dealer for is disconnected, an air bag canstill.inflate during improperservice. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your vehicle.Your is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness the system...when the sensors of are parts the air bag system in several places of the airbag system. 0 Your vehicle is Pontiac dealer and the Bonneville Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in the steeringwheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for the ...
...you are probably part of around your dealer for is disconnected, an air bag canstill.inflate during improperservice. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your vehicle.Your is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness the system...when the sensors of are parts the air bag system in several places of the airbag system. 0 Your vehicle is Pontiac dealer and the Bonneville Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in the steeringwheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for the ...
Owner's Manual
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...the doors. 2-4 Overriding Lock Delay If you stopand move PARK (P) and turn you can lock or unlock the all doors of PARK (P), use the manual power lock button to lock the door again. It won't lock unlock) allof the doors-- Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Door Locks (Option) Close your... doors and on each rear door works only that door's lock. Just use in the the manual or power lock. And, every time you needto lock your doors before shifting out of your vehicle using the driver'sor front passenger's door ...
...the doors. 2-4 Overriding Lock Delay If you stopand move PARK (P) and turn you can lock or unlock the all doors of PARK (P), use the manual power lock button to lock the door again. It won't lock unlock) allof the doors-- Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Door Locks (Option) Close your... doors and on each rear door works only that door's lock. Just use in the the manual or power lock. And, every time you needto lock your doors before shifting out of your vehicle using the driver'sor front passenger's door ...
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...tern: sys Remember, the theft-deterrent system won 't stop you open the door (if your Pontiac has this option, it has a theft-deterrent a l m system. The alarm won 't activate if you lock the doors withkey or manual door lock.It a activates only if you set off the alarm by accident, lr : unlock...Entry transmitter. If the alarm does not sound whenit should go power. Withthis system, the SECURITY light will set , reach through the window and manually uvlock the door the insideor turn on . Unlocking door any other a way will flash as you if try to activate the theft-deterrent hs ...
...tern: sys Remember, the theft-deterrent system won 't stop you open the door (if your Pontiac has this option, it has a theft-deterrent a l m system. The alarm won 't activate if you lock the doors withkey or manual door lock.It a activates only if you set off the alarm by accident, lr : unlock...Entry transmitter. If the alarm does not sound whenit should go power. Withthis system, the SECURITY light will set , reach through the window and manually uvlock the door the insideor turn on . Unlocking door any other a way will flash as you if try to activate the theft-deterrent hs ...
Owner's Manual
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... it up or down and side to avoid glarefrom the headlamps behind your car. Mirrors Iwide Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (Option) When you are behind you. 2-46 Your Pontiac may havean automatic electrochromic day/night rearviewmirror. This mirror automatically changesto reduce glare from headlamps behindyou A photocell...
... it up or down and side to avoid glarefrom the headlamps behind your car. Mirrors Iwide Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (Option) When you are behind you. 2-46 Your Pontiac may havean automatic electrochromic day/night rearviewmirror. This mirror automatically changesto reduce glare from headlamps behindyou A photocell...
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... the button at the basethe mirrorto turn on the of the electrochromic mirror. a Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse day modeanother important feature is reduced. Manual Remote Control. When you a bright image in a comfortable driving position.
... the button at the basethe mirrorto turn on the of the electrochromic mirror. a Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse day modeanother important feature is reduced. Manual Remote Control. When you a bright image in a comfortable driving position.
Owner's Manual
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... cause an expensive repairor replacement. Waming lights and gages can indicate when there may also have a driver information center that may be alarmed when this manual's advice. Warning lights come on when you are If familiar with this section, you start the engine just to your warning lights and gages. Often...
... cause an expensive repairor replacement. Waming lights and gages can indicate when there may also have a driver information center that may be alarmed when this manual's advice. Warning lights come on when you are If familiar with this section, you start the engine just to your warning lights and gages. Often...
Owner's Manual
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... light will 20 If the light comes backon after 20 seconds, the system may overheat. The LOW COOLANT warning lightwill also come on the Road," manual this in explains what to do. "Engine Overheating" See the Index. If the levelis not low, have your engine coolant has overheated. will go out...
... light will 20 If the light comes backon after 20 seconds, the system may overheat. The LOW COOLANT warning lightwill also come on the Road," manual this in explains what to do. "Engine Overheating" See the Index. If the levelis not low, have your engine coolant has overheated. will go out...
Owner's Manual
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... hold the MODE button until the CALIBRATE light goes out. N L . If the CALIBRATE light comes on CALIBRATE light is available if you would like to manually calibrate. 5 . L All electronic compasses need to rotate. 4. But, the feature is off. 2-83 Your compass should be calibrated.
... hold the MODE button until the CALIBRATE light goes out. N L . If the CALIBRATE light comes on CALIBRATE light is available if you would like to manually calibrate. 5 . L All electronic compasses need to rotate. 4. But, the feature is off. 2-83 Your compass should be calibrated.
Owner's Manual
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... the previous driving temperature for five i seconds, then change the to a selected single speed. During stops, or is available. fan Manual Operation You may also manually adjust the delivery mode or fan speed. ' ! ! Pressing the AUTO button will display the requested temperature, fanspeed'and a r ... last started. To avoid blowing cold in radio. w. +# This displayed temperature most is accurate when the vehicle moving. HEAT: Manually selecting HEAT by the automatic system to the middle instrument panel outlets. control setting the next time you leave your engine. These sensors...
... the previous driving temperature for five i seconds, then change the to a selected single speed. During stops, or is available. fan Manual Operation You may also manually adjust the delivery mode or fan speed. ' ! ! Pressing the AUTO button will display the requested temperature, fanspeed'and a r ... last started. To avoid blowing cold in radio. w. +# This displayed temperature most is accurate when the vehicle moving. HEAT: Manually selecting HEAT by the automatic system to the middle instrument panel outlets. control setting the next time you leave your engine. These sensors...
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Press REClRC to change to a manual MODE and air will show that compressor only operates when the system determines it is on, you have the electronic system, press the A/C button to .... For normal cooling on and off . To warrn or cool air the delivered, push the E button up or down . This reduces the time i it through manual operationof the electron& system, use temperature knob the blue area. the The system will show on very hot days, MAX with the temperature use this...
Press REClRC to change to a manual MODE and air will show that compressor only operates when the system determines it is on, you have the electronic system, press the A/C button to .... For normal cooling on and off . To warrn or cool air the delivered, push the E button up or down . This reduces the time i it through manual operationof the electron& system, use temperature knob the blue area. the The system will show on very hot days, MAX with the temperature use this...
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... your to direct outside air through your windows closed while using it 's moving , you if keep your vehicle. You may also adjust the electronic system manually by selecting anya r choice (except the rear i ,window defogger) and any speed. The heater works best you can get outside to flow through the middle...
... your to direct outside air through your windows closed while using it 's moving , you if keep your vehicle. You may also adjust the electronic system manually by selecting anya r choice (except the rear i ,window defogger) and any speed. The heater works best you can get outside to flow through the middle...