Owner's Manual
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... tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and to operate your Pontiac. Maintenanceschedule...7-1 This section tellp you have a problem while to driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also explains"SRS" system. how to 5-1 ProblemsontheRoad... Safety Defects" Index 9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to start and operate your how audio system. . Comfort Controls and...
... tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and to operate your Pontiac. Maintenanceschedule...7-1 This section tellp you have a problem while to driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also explains"SRS" system. how to 5-1 ProblemsontheRoad... Safety Defects" Index 9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to start and operate your how audio system. . Comfort Controls and...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is cruise control when the in optional traction control system begins to limit wheel the spin, cruise controlwill automatically disengage. (See "Traction ControlSystem" in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you want to use it. 1. A CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at the...
... vehicle is cruise control when the in optional traction control system begins to limit wheel the spin, cruise controlwill automatically disengage. (See "Traction ControlSystem" in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you want to use it. 1. A CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at the...
Owner's Manual
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The ON switch will work only with the ignitionon. If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when open the cover. you You can adjust the brightness of the lampsby moving the switch, Some vehicles have an air inflator use in maintaining for for proper air pressure the tires.The air inflatoris located in the trunk. Visor Vanity Mirror Air Inflator System Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
The ON switch will work only with the ignitionon. If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when open the cover. you You can adjust the brightness of the lampsby moving the switch, Some vehicles have an air inflator use in maintaining for for proper air pressure the tires.The air inflatoris located in the trunk. Visor Vanity Mirror Air Inflator System Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
Owner's Manual
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... up your foot d do it 's pavement of or gravel); That'sperception time. A Average reaction time is important. tire of your brakes. of Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more those control systems than the tires and road can lose control you 're driving on the brake at the places where the...
... up your foot d do it 's pavement of or gravel); That'sperception time. A Average reaction time is important. tire of your brakes. of Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more those control systems than the tires and road can lose control you 're driving on the brake at the places where the...
Owner's Manual
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... speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. If one of Here's how anti-lock works. As you . of the wheelsis about to make the most available tire and road conditions. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.The computer is You're driving safely. The anti-lock system...
... speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. If one of Here's how anti-lock works. As you . of the wheelsis about to make the most available tire and road conditions. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.The computer is You're driving safely. The anti-lock system...
Owner's Manual
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... should Of A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on Curves It's important to go Experienced driver or beginner, each of your tires and the road surface, the angle at Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you can be more effective than in a curve depends...acceleration can demand too the sometimes you have to do it to take curves a reasonable speed. steering aroundthe problem. of The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it curve, do their work where thetires meet cars and stops right fi-ont of those places. Both control systems...
... should Of A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on Curves It's important to go Experienced driver or beginner, each of your tires and the road surface, the angle at Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you can be more effective than in a curve depends...acceleration can demand too the sometimes you have to do it to take curves a reasonable speed. steering aroundthe problem. of The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it curve, do their work where thetires meet cars and stops right fi-ont of those places. Both control systems...
Owner's Manual
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... face to face with the worst of all so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the lane or double solid line, a u t l the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. miscalculation, an error in center line usually indicates it's right to pass all traffic accidents the head-on collision. / // e- t r your side...
... face to face with the worst of all so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the lane or double solid line, a u t l the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. miscalculation, an error in center line usually indicates it's right to pass all traffic accidents the head-on collision. / // e- t r your side...
Owner's Manual
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...Skidding 4-14 such as enough water, or packed snow on a surface with reduced traction, try The three types skids correspond to your Pontiac's of your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or three control systems. the braking skid, your foot the accelerator pedal. Learnto recognize...wh'eels braking (including engine braking by shifting to existing conditions, and not by taking reasonable conditions. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to much throttIe causes the driving wheelsspin. Keep trying to make a "mirrored surface" -- While driving on ice A cornering skidis ...
...Skidding 4-14 such as enough water, or packed snow on a surface with reduced traction, try The three types skids correspond to your Pontiac's of your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or three control systems. the braking skid, your foot the accelerator pedal. Learnto recognize...wh'eels braking (including engine braking by shifting to existing conditions, and not by taking reasonable conditions. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to much throttIe causes the driving wheelsspin. Keep trying to make a "mirrored surface" -- While driving on ice A cornering skidis ...
Owner's Manual
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... down , especiallyon higher speed roads.Your headlamps can 't see as well, you may need to reduce the gl&e from headlamps behind you. 0 Since you 're tired, pull off the road i a safe place n 0 0 and rest. Driving at Night Here are some driversare likely tobe impaired -- One reason is that some tips on...
... down , especiallyon higher speed roads.Your headlamps can 't see as well, you may need to reduce the gl&e from headlamps behind you. 0 Since you 're tired, pull off the road i a safe place n 0 0 and rest. Driving at Night Here are some driversare likely tobe impaired -- One reason is that some tips on...
Owner's Manual
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...-road traction isn't as good on dry roads. The surface may get wet suddenly when your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. Driving in good shape, a heavy rain are can 't stop, accelerate or turn well because ...
...-road traction isn't as good on dry roads. The surface may get wet suddenly when your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. Driving in good shape, a heavy rain are can 't stop, accelerate or turn well because ...
Owner's Manual
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...enough. The Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: ~~~~~~~~ If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through water that they can tires haven't much water can happenif a lotof water is slightly lower than the underbody of your view restricted by road spray. I best adviceis to ...it has little or no contact with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in one or more visible -to slow down , allow some Other R a l g Weather Tips Turn on your tires that is standing on the water. Have good tires with the road. When your parking lamps to help makeyou more islow...
...enough. The Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: ~~~~~~~~ If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through water that they can tires haven't much water can happenif a lotof water is slightly lower than the underbody of your view restricted by road spray. I best adviceis to ...it has little or no contact with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in one or more visible -to slow down , allow some Other R a l g Weather Tips Turn on your tires that is standing on the water. Have good tires with the road. When your parking lamps to help makeyou more islow...
Owner's Manual
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...? to be ready and willing to help,if you can easily drive in good shape? They'll be well rested. Are the lensesdean? Are the tires inflated to slower thanyou actually are some things you needit. 0 0 0 Lamps: Are they in . Should you have done before a trip: 0 Windshield ...Is the tread good enough for at higher speeds, you may tendthink you 'll find experiencedand able service expertsin Pontiac dealersall across North America. Here are . don't plan to -date maps? Tires: They are going to the all windows clean inside and outside? course, it 's ready go. Reduce ...
...? to be ready and willing to help,if you can easily drive in good shape? They'll be well rested. Are the lensesdean? Are the tires inflated to slower thanyou actually are some things you needit. 0 0 0 Lamps: Are they in . Should you have done before a trip: 0 Windshield ...Is the tread good enough for at higher speeds, you may tendthink you 'll find experiencedand able service expertsin Pontiac dealersall across North America. Here are . don't plan to -date maps? Tires: They are going to the all windows clean inside and outside? course, it 's ready go. Reduce ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is something aboutan easy stretch of the wind against the vehicle that can happen. of There is well ventilated, with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of road with the same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. Don't let it...
... vehicle is something aboutan easy stretch of the wind against the vehicle that can happen. of There is well ventilated, with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of road with the same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. Don't let it...
Owner's Manual
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... good shape. If 'you don'tshift down . Shift toa lower gear when you vehicle in your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires,cooling system and transaxle. Shift down a hl. Always have poor braking or even none going down to THIRD (3). Be alert to let your lane, like...
... good shape. If 'you don'tshift down . Shift toa lower gear when you vehicle in your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires,cooling system and transaxle. Shift down a hl. Always have poor braking or even none going down to THIRD (3). Be alert to let your lane, like...
Owner's Manual
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to Try to avoid driving on wet ice until saltand sand crews can on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires and,, the road, you can have very slippery situation. What's the worst time for this? "Wet ice." Very cold can get wet ice freezing (32... less traction or "grip" will need to drive But wet ice can be and very careful. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires meet the road probably have good traction. O°C) and freezing rain begins fall. Driving on .
to Try to avoid driving on wet ice until saltand sand crews can on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires and,, the road, you can have very slippery situation. What's the worst time for this? "Wet ice." Very cold can get wet ice freezing (32... less traction or "grip" will need to drive But wet ice can be and very careful. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires meet the road probably have good traction. O°C) and freezing rain begins fall. Driving on .
Owner's Manual
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... an remain icy when the surrounding roads are on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 0 If you of trees, behind buildings or under the tires even more. . . . . .I. . . 4-27 P Try not to brake while you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will want to slow down and adjust your ability to the...
... an remain icy when the surrounding roads are on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 0 If you of trees, behind buildings or under the tires even more. . . . . .I. . . 4-27 P Try not to brake while you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will want to slow down and adjust your ability to the...
Owner's Manual
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... lbs: (80 kg) in your vehicle.It also gives you the vehicle, a l occupants, fuel and cargo. Loading Your Vehicle '@I OCCUPANTS FRT. TIRE-LOADING IiNFORMATlON VEHICLE CAP. CTR. TOTAL LBS. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.... The Tire-Loading Information label Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight the l found on the rear edge of the driver's door.It tellsyou...
... lbs: (80 kg) in your vehicle.It also gives you the vehicle, a l occupants, fuel and cargo. Loading Your Vehicle '@I OCCUPANTS FRT. TIRE-LOADING IiNFORMATlON VEHICLE CAP. CTR. TOTAL LBS. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.... The Tire-Loading Information label Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight the l found on the rear edge of the driver's door.It tellsyou...
Owner's Manual
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...passengers.So please read the information "Weight of the added weight. such as the engine, transaxle, Load-pulling_components wheel assembliesand tires are forced work well or even at greater loads, generatkig extra heat, What's more, the trailer adds considerably wind resistance..., increasing to be 'seriously injured. Ask your Pontiac dealerfor advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- ' I NOTICE: ~ Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle...
...passengers.So please read the information "Weight of the added weight. such as the engine, transaxle, Load-pulling_components wheel assembliesand tires are forced work well or even at greater loads, generatkig extra heat, What's more, the trailer adds considerably wind resistance..., increasing to be 'seriously injured. Ask your Pontiac dealerfor advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- ' I NOTICE: ~ Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... about sway controls. And, it can be state or provincial police. This helps your vehicle. Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 Three important considerations have your engine and Pontiac, M I 48340-2952 other parts could be damaged. i ,. - ' Y Customer Assistance Center Then, during thefirst 1,000 miles al l You can ask your vehicle wear in ...450 kg). the weight of the trailer tongue . . d ,and the total weighton your Your engine, advice, oryou can write us at full throttle. your vehicle's tires. . \ , . can too heavy. In 'Canada, write to the weight of the trailer, = .+ .
... about sway controls. And, it can be state or provincial police. This helps your vehicle. Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 Three important considerations have your engine and Pontiac, M I 48340-2952 other parts could be damaged. i ,. - ' Y Customer Assistance Center Then, during thefirst 1,000 miles al l You can ask your vehicle wear in ...450 kg). the weight of the trailer tongue . . d ,and the total weighton your Your engine, advice, oryou can write us at full throttle. your vehicle's tires. . \ , . can too heavy. In 'Canada, write to the weight of the trailer, = .+ .
Owner's Manual
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... total capacity it , and the peoplewho will be to the recommended pressurefor-coldtires. The capacity weight includes the weight (B). about Total Weight on.YourVehicle's Tires your vehicle's tires -are inflated to get them right simply by moving some items around in the Index for your proper. You'll find these numbers ~ l tthe...
... total capacity it , and the peoplewho will be to the recommended pressurefor-coldtires. The capacity weight includes the weight (B). about Total Weight on.YourVehicle's Tires your vehicle's tires -are inflated to get them right simply by moving some items around in the Index for your proper. You'll find these numbers ~ l tthe...