Owner's Manual
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...1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains"SRS" system. Service and Appearance Care.. 6-1 Here the manual tells how to get service and owner publications. the 1-1 2-1 3-1 This section tells you when to perform... vehicle maintenance and what do if you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to keep your how audio system. . Maintenanceschedule...7-1 This ...
...1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains"SRS" system. Service and Appearance Care.. 6-1 Here the manual tells how to get service and owner publications. the 1-1 2-1 3-1 This section tells you when to perform... vehicle maintenance and what do if you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to keep your how audio system. . Maintenanceschedule...7-1 This ...
Owner's Manual
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... i as result of the right front passenger. a-7 . - , .>.*. "2- '. ' 5 b, , ." - ' ",;L r,' ,' -" ,.. ,, : , . , , .'/ L-i9 The threshold level so can say whether an air bag should an air bag inflate? The sensing a performance of instrument panel. The will frontal or near -frontal impact sufficient severity, of the air bag or worse, it can be higher. Vehicle damage is...
... i as result of the right front passenger. a-7 . - , .>.*. "2- '. ' 5 b, , ." - ' ",;L r,' ,' -" ,.. ,, : , . , , .'/ L-i9 The threshold level so can say whether an air bag should an air bag inflate? The sensing a performance of instrument panel. The will frontal or near -frontal impact sufficient severity, of the air bag or worse, it can be higher. Vehicle damage is...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not open or break the air bag covers. you are close to 'follow proper service procedures,'and make sure the person performing work properly. i module records information The about the air bag system. They are probably part of the airbag system. See your vehicle... instrument panel for thedriver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, they may have information about servicing your vehicle.Your is Pontiac dealer and the Bonneville Service Manual have to inflate while someone working on system. Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape or yellow connectors. Be sure to...
.... Do not open or break the air bag covers. you are close to 'follow proper service procedures,'and make sure the person performing work properly. i module records information The about the air bag system. They are probably part of the airbag system. See your vehicle... instrument panel for thedriver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, they may have information about servicing your vehicle.Your is Pontiac dealer and the Bonneville Service Manual have to inflate while someone working on system. Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape or yellow connectors. Be sure to...
Owner's Manual
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...'s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries.So, be body, leaving only the loop elastic cord exposed. To remove and store the comfort guides, perform just Smaller Children-and Babies these stepsin reverse order. Squeeze belt edges the together so that any child small enough for yourchild. regular belt might...
...'s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries.So, be body, leaving only the loop elastic cord exposed. To remove and store the comfort guides, perform just Smaller Children-and Babies these stepsin reverse order. Squeeze belt edges the together so that any child small enough for yourchild. regular belt might...
Owner's Manual
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...if you lose or damage PASS-Key II ignition key, see a your Pontiac dealer a locksmith who can mean premature wearand earlier replacement. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiacdoesn't need a n elaborate "break=in?'.Butit win perform betterin the long run if you follow these guidelines: Dm't drive at... 1-800-ROADSID3, or 1-800-762-3743. -- -- 2-16 In an emergency, 1 call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at any onespeed. Hard stops with new ...
...if you lose or damage PASS-Key II ignition key, see a your Pontiac dealer a locksmith who can mean premature wearand earlier replacement. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiacdoesn't need a n elaborate "break=in?'.Butit win perform betterin the long run if you follow these guidelines: Dm't drive at... 1-800-ROADSID3, or 1-800-762-3743. -- -- 2-16 In an emergency, 1 call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at any onespeed. Hard stops with new ...
Owner's Manual
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... for longer than 15 seconds at a time will engine gets warm. . Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way tothe all Holding your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: I € it there as your will cause your dealer. Your Vehicle" m the Index.
... for longer than 15 seconds at a time will engine gets warm. . Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way tothe all Holding your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: I € it there as your will cause your dealer. Your Vehicle" m the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... conditions, press the TOURING RIDE button to geta fr ride. I 2-25 When driving conditions require improved handling, press the PERFORM RIDE button to get a more refined comfortable ride. this If happens, have the transaxleshift at a lower percentageof accelerator n application... while you'rei the PERFORMSHIFI' mode. Press NORMAL SHIFT to shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. Press PERFORMSHIFT to allow the transaxle to have your vehicle serviced. Note that evenin the TOURING RIDE mode, the system will ...
... conditions, press the TOURING RIDE button to geta fr ride. I 2-25 When driving conditions require improved handling, press the PERFORM RIDE button to get a more refined comfortable ride. this If happens, have the transaxleshift at a lower percentageof accelerator n application... while you'rei the PERFORMSHIFI' mode. Press NORMAL SHIFT to shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. Press PERFORMSHIFT to allow the transaxle to have your vehicle serviced. Note that evenin the TOURING RIDE mode, the system will ...
Owner's Manual
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... If you information, and then it . to We hope you much more about how to be happy with all your Doing Your Own Service Work Pontiac. in the Index. There is technical information also you 'll want to check important fluid want todo some of list the mileage and the date... any service work you perform. Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your own service work , you to service your Pontiac than about the care of r - Before attempting to air do your vehicle best and wants you 'll want keep...
... If you information, and then it . to We hope you much more about how to be happy with all your Doing Your Own Service Work Pontiac. in the Index. There is technical information also you 'll want to check important fluid want todo some of list the mileage and the date... any service work you perform. Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your own service work , you to service your Pontiac than about the care of r - Before attempting to air do your vehicle best and wants you 'll want keep...
Owner's Manual
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... to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it can damage your vehicle identification number.. ' Y (VIN) shows the code letter for better vehicle performance and ehgine protection. You ,will find the VIN at least89 for middle grade and for regular),I , . If it's bad-enough,it . i, Fuel .. ' -The8th digit of...
... to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it can damage your vehicle identification number.. ' Y (VIN) shows the code letter for better vehicle performance and ehgine protection. You ,will find the VIN at least89 for middle grade and for regular),I , . If it's bad-enough,it . i, Fuel .. ' -The8th digit of...
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... may not be available in your warranty. The malfunction indicator lamp on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance Your vehicle was not designed fuel that will operate satisfactorily on it is the type fuels used, repairs of failure.... availablein states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle NOTICE: will help If your wouldn't authorized Pontiac dealer for , Don't use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your vehicle contains methanol. To provide cleaner air...
... may not be available in your warranty. The malfunction indicator lamp on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance Your vehicle was not designed fuel that will operate satisfactorily on it is the type fuels used, repairs of failure.... availablein states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle NOTICE: will help If your wouldn't authorized Pontiac dealer for , Don't use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your vehicle contains methanol. To provide cleaner air...
Owner's Manual
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... on the instrument panel comes on the throttle and cruise control cable bracket. this increased pressure or boost not desired, such during specific driving conditions. performance characterand fuel efficiency in should check your engine every timeyou oil get fuel.In order to more information, see "Check Oil Level in Light" supercharger..., the excess air that the For more air into the engine than it means you in the 38010 V6 Supercharged engine. Supercharged Engine (Option) Your Bonneville may have 3800 Supercharged engine.
... on the instrument panel comes on the throttle and cruise control cable bracket. this increased pressure or boost not desired, such during specific driving conditions. performance characterand fuel efficiency in should check your engine every timeyou oil get fuel.In order to more information, see "Check Oil Level in Light" supercharger..., the excess air that the For more air into the engine than it means you in the 38010 V6 Supercharged engine. Supercharged Engine (Option) Your Bonneville may have 3800 Supercharged engine.
Owner's Manual
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... oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or every 36 months, whichever occurs ,first. 2. If you should let your dealeror a qualified service center perform this maintenance. to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engine is correct when just reaches the it .
... oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or every 36 months, whichever occurs ,first. 2. If you should let your dealeror a qualified service center perform this maintenance. to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engine is correct when just reaches the it .
Owner's Manual
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...have the rear brakes inspected, someone putsin brake linings that has the replacement number shown normal height,or if there is complex. The braking performance removed for the worse. front brakes replaced, have wear indicators, but if brakes may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are applied... applied. Brake linings should be together if the vehicle is have top-quality GM brake parts in genuine GM replacement parts. Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You Brake Pedal Travel never have the rear someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. Some driving conditions...
...have the rear brakes inspected, someone putsin brake linings that has the replacement number shown normal height,or if there is complex. The braking performance removed for the worse. front brakes replaced, have wear indicators, but if brakes may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are applied... applied. Brake linings should be together if the vehicle is have top-quality GM brake parts in genuine GM replacement parts. Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You Brake Pedal Travel never have the rear someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. Some driving conditions...
Owner's Manual
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...). all right drive with your vehicle will followed by treadwear, traction TPC Spec number, make sure they the same size, are and temperature performance.(Th.zs applies only to use the same size and type tires on your vehicle.If your vehicle when new had it was developed use... spare or tires, tires withnominal rim diameters of (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number oneach tire's sidewall. That way to your compact spare, to your tires with that cut can't be "MS" Uniform...
...). all right drive with your vehicle will followed by treadwear, traction TPC Spec number, make sure they the same size, are and temperature performance.(Th.zs applies only to use the same size and type tires on your vehicle.If your vehicle when new had it was developed use... spare or tires, tires withnominal rim diameters of (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number oneach tire's sidewall. That way to your compact spare, to your tires with that cut can't be "MS" Uniform...
Owner's Manual
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... and overloaded.Excessivespeed,underinflation,or excessive loading, either separately in road characteristics and climate. I . .-I -. .. .- ..., , . ::; ,? - , r - '.: .r. .-. ..';;Y, i ... '.. .. ~ v ;,, , *. -.; :-,- =.: .%$ ;., =,,,-, YY 1. . 6-46 and . ' ..., . 1 . The relative performance tires depends of upon the actual conditions their use, however, and of C performance which all passenger car tires must also conform to this tire is established €or a tire that is based...
... and overloaded.Excessivespeed,underinflation,or excessive loading, either separately in road characteristics and climate. I . .-I -. .. .- ..., , . ::; ,? - , r - '.: .r. .-. ..';;Y, i ... '.. .. ~ v ;,, , *. -.; :-,- =.: .%$ ;., =,,,-, YY 1. . 6-46 and . ' ..., . 1 . The relative performance tires depends of upon the actual conditions their use, however, and of C performance which all passenger car tires must also conform to this tire is established €or a tire that is based...
Owner's Manual
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... control.You could havea collision in which you or others could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your Pontiac dealer if any these conditions of and best overall performance. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance , , .. - .. . , ; 1 CAUTION: 2 Wheel Replacement Replace any your wheels equipment parts....notice your' vehicle vibrating when driving on your vehicle were aligned and balanced same way as the one way or tlie other, the Pontiac model. or wheel nuts, replace them with newGM origipal only In most cases, you need to have aligned again. If the wheel...
... control.You could havea collision in which you or others could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your Pontiac dealer if any these conditions of and best overall performance. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance , , .. - .. . , ; 1 CAUTION: 2 Wheel Replacement Replace any your wheels equipment parts....notice your' vehicle vibrating when driving on your vehicle were aligned and balanced same way as the one way or tlie other, the Pontiac model. or wheel nuts, replace them with newGM origipal only In most cases, you need to have aligned again. If the wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... its to keep your vehicle. Protection Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level safety, dependability and emission control performance. of fluid Pontiac. The Plan supplements your Pontiac dealer for your vehicle properly. 7 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT. P
... its to keep your vehicle. Protection Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level safety, dependability and emission control performance. of fluid Pontiac. The Plan supplements your Pontiac dealer for your vehicle properly. 7 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT. P
Owner's Manual
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...-how sure to get the service information GM publishes. How This Section is vehicle. They may be If you have any maintenance performed, be equivalents, should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some work on a vehicle can be complex, unless you have it down in ...equipment for fuel. See "Service and Owner Publications" in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer's service department or another qualified or service center do to dosome jobs, you can vehicle in the Index.
...-how sure to get the service information GM publishes. How This Section is vehicle. They may be If you have any maintenance performed, be equivalents, should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some work on a vehicle can be complex, unless you have it down in ...equipment for fuel. See "Service and Owner Publications" in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer's service department or another qualified or service center do to dosome jobs, you can vehicle in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... lubricants to help you keep your vehicle good in many other ways. Or you 'll drive it to do errands or in condition, see your Pontiac dealer. it . If you have done and when you go to your dealer your service needs, you'll know exactly These schedulesare for your vehiclein... necessary and repairs done before or anyone else drives the you should should be replaced all the different ways people use your vehicle. You will perform the work , to work using genuine GM parts. This part tells you the maintenance services you Using Your Maintenance Schedule vehicle.
... lubricants to help you keep your vehicle good in many other ways. Or you 'll drive it to do errands or in condition, see your Pontiac dealer. it . If you have done and when you go to your dealer your service needs, you'll know exactly These schedulesare for your vehiclein... necessary and repairs done before or anyone else drives the you should should be replaced all the different ways people use your vehicle. You will perform the work , to work using genuine GM parts. This part tells you the maintenance services you Using Your Maintenance Schedule vehicle.
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... shown this the emission warranty or limit recall liability to in 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) m should be performed after. 100,000 miles (166 000 h at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be performed at the sarne intervals. ) Footnotes The U.S. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0Change engine oil...
... shown this the emission warranty or limit recall liability to in 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) m should be performed after. 100,000 miles (166 000 h at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be performed at the sarne intervals. ) Footnotes The U.S. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0Change engine oil...