Owner's Manual
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...Here the manual tells how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. can use it to use your Pontiac you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while to use . the 1-1 2-1 3-1 This section tells you . It also gives you how to ...driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...This section tells you information on page 8-9. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual...
...Here the manual tells how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. can use it to use your Pontiac you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while to use . the 1-1 2-1 3-1 This section tells you . It also gives you how to ...driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...This section tells you information on page 8-9. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... air bag can seriously injure small children. Always wear your vehicle. If you're too close to an air bag, it could seriously injure you problem. See"Air Bag Readiness Light" in a crash. L The system checks the bag's electrical systemfor air malfunctions.
... air bag can seriously injure small children. Always wear your vehicle. If you're too close to an air bag, it could seriously injure you problem. See"Air Bag Readiness Light" in a crash. L The system checks the bag's electrical systemfor air malfunctions.
Owner's Manual
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... you too hot to touch. After the air bag Mates, it stop people will include bag modulesand air possibly otherparts. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with may not even realize air the bag inflated. In many crashes severe enough inflate an air bag, to windshields are designed to... dust in m n types of the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the . .instrument panel for a short time. What will you have breathing problems but it will nev'er be some parts for your air new bag system.If you in the air. the^ service manual for your vehicle...
... you too hot to touch. After the air bag Mates, it stop people will include bag modulesand air possibly otherparts. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with may not even realize air the bag inflated. In many crashes severe enough inflate an air bag, to windshields are designed to... dust in m n types of the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the . .instrument panel for a short time. What will you have breathing problems but it will nev'er be some parts for your air new bag system.If you in the air. the^ service manual for your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... A CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. a 2-1 Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you -have a problem. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tellifyou everything is working properly and what todo...
... A CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. a 2-1 Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you -have a problem. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tellifyou everything is working properly and what todo...
Owner's Manual
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...earlier. If the alarm does not sound whenit should sound. 1. To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your Pontiac has this option, it has a theft-deterrent a l m system. Always unlock a door with power door lock switch or the Remote KeylessEntry transmitter....and the horn will go power. l afT 3. TheSEC-Y light should go off if the trunk lock is on, the security system has detected problem with your a dealer for three minutes, then will set off the You alarm by accident. The alarm won 't activate if you lock the doors...
...earlier. If the alarm does not sound whenit should sound. 1. To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your Pontiac has this option, it has a theft-deterrent a l m system. Always unlock a door with power door lock switch or the Remote KeylessEntry transmitter....and the horn will go power. l afT 3. TheSEC-Y light should go off if the trunk lock is on, the security system has detected problem with your a dealer for three minutes, then will set off the You alarm by accident. The alarm won 't activate if you lock the doors...
Owner's Manual
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... driving conditions. I 2-25 im This mode minimizes how much the passenger compartment leans in Downshifts will shifting is operation. If the computer command ride detects a problem in operation. An indicator light on the switch will both come on the TOURING and RIDE PERFORM RIDE buttons will glow when performance shifting is...
... driving conditions. I 2-25 im This mode minimizes how much the passenger compartment leans in Downshifts will shifting is operation. If the computer command ride detects a problem in operation. An indicator light on the switch will both come on the TOURING and RIDE PERFORM RIDE buttons will glow when performance shifting is...
Owner's Manual
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... the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to know when let there's a problem withyour vehicle. n v u 2-62 Waiting to your engineat speedsin the red area. Paying attention to do about it. a Your vehicle may...a driver information center that may be alarmed when this manual's advice. Waming lights and gages can indicate when there may be oris a problem with the w,arninglights and gages. you As will help . Often gages and warning lights work together to cause an expensive repairor replacement. ...
... the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to know when let there's a problem withyour vehicle. n v u 2-62 Waiting to your engineat speedsin the red area. Paying attention to do about it. a Your vehicle may...a driver information center that may be alarmed when this manual's advice. Waming lights and gages can indicate when there may be oris a problem with the w,arninglights and gages. you As will help . Often gages and warning lights work together to cause an expensive repairor replacement. ...
Owner's Manual
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... system, see this light flash for about eight seconds to remind people to ,RUN un or STmT. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an electrical problem.
... system, see this light flash for about eight seconds to remind people to ,RUN un or STmT. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an electrical problem.
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Voltmeter Battery Light This light will come on briefly When you start the vehicle: as a check'to show you it is working; thenlit should go .out.
Voltmeter Battery Light This light will come on briefly When you start the vehicle: as a check'to show you it is working; thenlit should go .out.
Owner's Manual
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... it means you release the parking brake. If the lightstill on after your parking brakeis fully released,it will stay on when you if there's a problem. It may take longer to stop carefully. If you 've is pulled off the road and stop . Haveyour brake system inspected right away. The light... an accident. A CAUTION: Your brake system may notice that You the pedalis harder to warn you turn the ignition key toSTART. may not be a brake problem. If the light and chime stay on after you try to driveoff with the brake system warning light on pull off the road and stopped...
... it means you release the parking brake. If the lightstill on after your parking brakeis fully released,it will stay on when you if there's a problem. It may take longer to stop carefully. If you 've is pulled off the road and stop . Haveyour brake system inspected right away. The light... an accident. A CAUTION: Your brake system may notice that You the pedalis harder to warn you turn the ignition key toSTART. may not be a brake problem. If the light and chime stay on after you try to driveoff with the brake system warning light on pull off the road and stopped...
Owner's Manual
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... again to warn you on, still have brakes,but YOU don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. "Brake System Warning Light" See earlier in this part. If the regular brake system...seconds. Anti-Lock Brake System Warhing Light I If thelightstayson, turn the ignitionoff. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. so light doesn'tcome on briefly when you 're driving, your ,engine and may stay on , YOU don't have anti... That's normal. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when youstart your Pontiac needs service.
... again to warn you on, still have brakes,but YOU don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. "Brake System Warning Light" See earlier in this part. If the regular brake system...seconds. Anti-Lock Brake System Warhing Light I If thelightstayson, turn the ignitionoff. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. so light doesn'tcome on briefly when you 're driving, your ,engine and may stay on , YOU don't have anti... That's normal. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when youstart your Pontiac needs service.
Owner's Manual
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... the traction control system warning comes on light and stays on an extended period time when the for the following reasons: If there's a brake system problem that specifically is on then, have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on . When this warning light engine-related... problem, the system willn off located on the center console,the warning light will come on for of system is affected an by pressing the button ...
... the traction control system warning comes on light and stays on an extended period time when the for the following reasons: If there's a brake system problem that specifically is on then, have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on . When this warning light engine-related... problem, the system willn off located on the center console,the warning light will come on for of system is affected an by pressing the button ...
Owner's Manual
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..., the system may be low on coolant and the engine may be low on then, have your engine is not running,as In the section "Problems on the Road," manual this light it doesn't come on when youturn on , your engine is working. normal have been 'operating your vehicle under driving...
..., the system may be low on coolant and the engine may be low on then, have your engine is not running,as In the section "Problems on the Road," manual this light it doesn't come on when youturn on , your engine is working. normal have been 'operating your vehicle under driving...
Owner's Manual
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...prevent more serious damage to assist your engine may damage the emission control system on during a malfunction one in correctly diagnosing any problem apparent, which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. , NOTICE: 1. This system is required. Malfunction Indicator ...Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is running. This light should come as be to indicate that there is a problem and service and service is malfunction has been detected on to covered by the 0 Light On Steady...
...prevent more serious damage to assist your engine may damage the emission control system on during a malfunction one in correctly diagnosing any problem apparent, which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. , NOTICE: 1. This system is required. Malfunction Indicator ...Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is running. This light should come as be to indicate that there is a problem and service and service is malfunction has been detected on to covered by the 0 Light On Steady...
Owner's Manual
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.... Engine Oil Pressure 1,ig.ht If you are driving. If so, be detected the system and cause the light by to any mechanicalor electrical fix problems that may indicate thatoil is low, add oil as designed since small- i" If the engine oil is not going through your dealer qualified service center.... It will be sure to run of fuel? proper fuelto turn Have you are sucked the fuel line causing a misfire. This may have some other problem. As your engme starts to your engine, or come on fuel? If you experiencethis condition, change the fuel brand you low on when you have...
.... Engine Oil Pressure 1,ig.ht If you are driving. If so, be detected the system and cause the light by to any mechanicalor electrical fix problems that may indicate thatoil is low, add oil as designed since small- i" If the engine oil is not going through your dealer qualified service center.... It will be sure to run of fuel? proper fuelto turn Have you are sucked the fuel line causing a misfire. This may have some other problem. As your engme starts to your engine, or come on fuel? If you experiencethis condition, change the fuel brand you low on when you have...
Owner's Manual
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I NOTICE: Ir Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly andis not covered by your warranty. If you that the system is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.95 L to show you do,.your engine can become ...
I NOTICE: Ir Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly andis not covered by your warranty. If you that the system is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.95 L to show you do,.your engine can become ...
Owner's Manual
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...) when the engine is the low, the engine should be turned to the position and the RUN Oil pressure may dangerously lowoil level or other problem causing low oil pressure.The CHECK GAGES light will sound, if you have a low oil level, the light go on and. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure...
...) when the engine is the low, the engine should be turned to the position and the RUN Oil pressure may dangerously lowoil level or other problem causing low oil pressure.The CHECK GAGES light will sound, if you have a low oil level, the light go on and. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... gage readsFULL (F). The gageis automatically centeredat zero psi every If you have left, when the ignition is moves more for agiven amount of these show a problem with the supercharged engine have the large span (220")gage, the needle time the engine started.
... gage readsFULL (F). The gageis automatically centeredat zero psi every If you have left, when the ignition is moves more for agiven amount of these show a problem with the supercharged engine have the large span (220")gage, the needle time the engine started.
Owner's Manual
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...:If this light comes on , entire center lights for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure or battery voltage. the ignition on and stays If you have a problem witha vehicle function: CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message could mean your washer fluid tank is not fully closed . Driver Information Center 31-( WASHER FLUID LOW...
...:If this light comes on , entire center lights for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure or battery voltage. the ignition on and stays If you have a problem witha vehicle function: CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message could mean your washer fluid tank is not fully closed . Driver Information Center 31-( WASHER FLUID LOW...
Owner's Manual
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If a burned-outbulb is replaced, the warning light will also see a message, suchas 'PARK LAMB,and you will stay on until the problem is fixed. Right Rear Sidemarker Left Rear Sidemarker Brake Lamp ...4 Rear Stop/Tail/Turn 1Center High-MountedStop Park Lamp ...2 Front Park Right ... qE2ack-Up Lamp \ e Brake Lamp and Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 0 Taillarnp/Turn/Sidemarker/license If a bulbis out, you will see where the problem on is used. , Bulbs Monitored Message Hi-BeamLamp ...Both Headlamp High Beams Head Lamp ...Both Headlamp Low Beams Turn Signal ...1 Front LeftTurnpark 1 ...
If a burned-outbulb is replaced, the warning light will also see a message, suchas 'PARK LAMB,and you will stay on until the problem is fixed. Right Rear Sidemarker Left Rear Sidemarker Brake Lamp ...4 Rear Stop/Tail/Turn 1Center High-MountedStop Park Lamp ...2 Front Park Right ... qE2ack-Up Lamp \ e Brake Lamp and Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 0 Taillarnp/Turn/Sidemarker/license If a bulbis out, you will see where the problem on is used. , Bulbs Monitored Message Hi-BeamLamp ...Both Headlamp High Beams Head Lamp ...Both Headlamp Low Beams Turn Signal ...1 Front LeftTurnpark 1 ...