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... assistance and how to driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to read. ... ...#. ... how to 5-1 ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you have a ...seats and safety belts properly. Service and Appearance Care.. 6-1 Here the manual tells how to keep your Pontiac you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and to use your how audio system. . on "Reporting Safety Defects" Index 9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost...
... assistance and how to driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to read. ... ...#. ... how to 5-1 ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you have a ...seats and safety belts properly. Service and Appearance Care.. 6-1 Here the manual tells how to keep your Pontiac you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and to use your how audio system. . on "Reporting Safety Defects" Index 9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost...
Owner's Manual
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If you do this," "Don't or We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you were to ignore the warning. of "Don't do this happen." things that couldhurt you if you about ... to explain things quickly. /1\ CAUTIGN: These mean there something that 's in it will also finda circle find a number safety cautions in this book. How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. with a slash through in the manual, and the page number where you learn about let this , it this...
If you do this," "Don't or We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you were to ignore the warning. of "Don't do this happen." things that couldhurt you if you about ... to explain things quickly. /1\ CAUTIGN: These mean there something that 's in it will also finda circle find a number safety cautions in this book. How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. with a slash through in the manual, and the page number where you learn about let this , it this...
Owner's Manual
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Mafly times, this damage would "Whenyou read other manuals, you might see warning labelson your vehicle.They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. iv not be costly But the notice will tell what todo to help avoid the you damage. In the notice =ea, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. 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 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. iv not be costly But the notice will tell what todo to help avoid the you damage. In the notice =ea, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. 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 coveredbyyourwarranty, and it could damage your vehicle.
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...CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE -eI-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS ( ) 0 HORN )tr a ( ) @ SPEAKER ,\I/, AIR BAG COULD EXPLODE BATTERY e? For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR RAM€... PRESSURE e , p3 FUEL ) ANTI~LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your controls: These symbols are some of the symbols you may see: WIPER Q DOOR LOCK UNLOCK f -
...CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE -eI-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS ( ) 0 HORN )tr a ( ) @ SPEAKER ,\I/, AIR BAG COULD EXPLODE BATTERY e? For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR RAM€... PRESSURE e , p3 FUEL ) ANTI~LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your controls: These symbols are some of the symbols you may see: WIPER Q DOOR LOCK UNLOCK f -
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... the vehicle is not moving . Seats and Seat Controls t , :' . I 1-1 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 should not do with body, try adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Slide...
... the vehicle is not moving . Seats and Seat Controls t , :' . I 1-1 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 should not do with body, try adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Slide...
Owner's Manual
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And your chance of an being conscious during and after an accident if I riding in a vehicle that has air Pontiac, see the part of children and babies.f a child will be hurt. not insteadof them. Even you're in your safety belts. Being a good can even ...if you 're wearing safety a belt or not. How to get out, is only for sale has required the use of this manual called "Children." if bags, you still have to know which restraint systems your passengers be in many vehicles today and will be...
And your chance of an being conscious during and after an accident if I riding in a vehicle that has air Pontiac, see the part of children and babies.f a child will be hurt. not insteadof them. Even you're in your safety belts. Being a good can even ...if you 're wearing safety a belt or not. How to get out, is only for sale has required the use of this manual called "Children." if bags, you still have to know which restraint systems your passengers be in many vehicles today and will be...
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...buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt.If you find that the fetus won't hurt in this section. For be seriously injuredif they are using the buckle see for everyone, including pregnant women. If it does,let it willlock. is likely that the latch plate will not go ...back all occupants, they don't we& safety b'elts. Like all the way and start again. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for the center passenger position. I YOU vehicle has a center passenger position, sure f be to be pregnant women, as the ...
...buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt.If you find that the fetus won't hurt in this section. For be seriously injuredif they are using the buckle see for everyone, including pregnant women. If it does,let it willlock. is likely that the latch plate will not go ...back all occupants, they don't we& safety b'elts. Like all the way and start again. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for the center passenger position. I YOU vehicle has a center passenger position, sure f be to be pregnant women, as the ...
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... s h l d e r belt should fit against your shoulder belt is one guide for on the buckle. There is too loose. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: To unlatch the belt, push the button on shoulder belt,the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head...
... s h l d e r belt should fit against your shoulder belt is one guide for on the buckle. There is too loose. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: To unlatch the belt, push the button on shoulder belt,the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head...
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of a sear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflatingair bag. These restraints use the belt system in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. Or, secure thechild restraint in ... secured within to do that meets it will go. in the rear seat. 1-32 Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a on or booklet, or both. Before you secure n ~ Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics)show that chiIdren are restrainedin the rear rather you...
of a sear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflatingair bag. These restraints use the belt system in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. Or, secure thechild restraint in ... secured within to do that meets it will go. in the rear seat. 1-32 Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a on or booklet, or both. Before you secure n ~ Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics)show that chiIdren are restrainedin the rear rather you...
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... for this vehicle. 2. strap must be anchored according You'll be using the htnxctioqs provided in the kit. See the earlier part about the top strap the child restraint has ...one. if 1. Use the tether hardware kit available the dealer. The child restraint instructions will show you may install it...top to Canadian law. h Yam de&r can obtain the hardware kit and instdl it yourself using the lap-shoulder b'elt. For cars first sold Canada, child restraints in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3.
... for this vehicle. 2. strap must be anchored according You'll be using the htnxctioqs provided in the kit. See the earlier part about the top strap the child restraint has ...one. if 1. Use the tether hardware kit available the dealer. The child restraint instructions will show you may install it...top to Canadian law. h Yam de&r can obtain the hardware kit and instdl it yourself using the lap-shoulder b'elt. For cars first sold Canada, child restraints in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3.
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... passenger. The child restraint instructions will go far before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in the Right Front Seat Position You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. Always 'secure a rear-facing child restraintin the rear seat. 1 ?Q If the shoulder belt goes front of the vehicle's safety through or...
... passenger. The child restraint instructions will go far before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in the Right Front Seat Position You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. Always 'secure a rear-facing child restraintin the rear seat. 1 ?Q If the shoulder belt goes front of the vehicle's safety through or...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck, you might want to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who aren't buckled up can thrown out in be sure that the...
... the vehicle, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck, you might want to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who aren't buckled up can thrown out in be sure that the...
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... forces. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to have safety belt will The If b'elts are working properly. It's free. Don't let someone else use it , or seat parts repaired or replaced. one Checking Your Restraint Systems Also look for any other for you need to the regular safety belt... you've had a crash, do you , and just the seat in a crash. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If your vehicle that for you should use and useit it . When you go But if the belts were stretched, as they would worn if be long enough for damage also may be...
... forces. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to have safety belt will The If b'elts are working properly. It's free. Don't let someone else use it , or seat parts repaired or replaced. one Checking Your Restraint Systems Also look for any other for you need to the regular safety belt... you've had a crash, do you , and just the seat in a crash. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If your vehicle that for you should use and useit it . When you go But if the belts were stretched, as they would worn if be long enough for damage also may be...
Owner's Manual
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...Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1-800-ROADSIDEor 1-800-762-3743. But you have plug. However,the ignition key may even have a will bar-coded key tag. Keep the plugs or the tags a safe place. be able to have So extra keys. 2-2 The ignition keys are for the When a new Bonneville... is delivered, the dealer removes ignition only. If you lose your keys, in . You may not have a lot of can obtain the correct key code. NOTICE: I Your Pontiac... intoyour vehicle ifyou ever lock your Pontiac dealer who can help prevent theft. the plugsfrom the keys,and gives ...
...Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1-800-ROADSIDEor 1-800-762-3743. But you have plug. However,the ignition key may even have a will bar-coded key tag. Keep the plugs or the tags a safe place. be able to have So extra keys. 2-2 The ignition keys are for the When a new Bonneville... is delivered, the dealer removes ignition only. If you lose your keys, in . You may not have a lot of can obtain the correct key code. NOTICE: I Your Pontiac... intoyour vehicle ifyou ever lock your Pontiac dealer who can help prevent theft. the plugsfrom the keys,and gives ...
Owner's Manual
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... . When a door is activated, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote KeylessEntry system. Passengers especially children can easily open it . From the outside, use your door key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if your doors, and you will avoid setting off whenever you slow down or stop your door...
... . When a door is activated, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote KeylessEntry system. Passengers especially children can easily open it . From the outside, use your door key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if your doors, and you will avoid setting off whenever you slow down or stop your door...
Owner's Manual
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... again. It won't lock unlock) allof the doors-- The switch on the ignition. Every time turn the ignition your shift lever into OFF,your vehicle using the driver'sor front passenger's door lock switch. And, every time you stopand move PARK (P) and turn you can lock or unlock the all doors... of the l doors willlock. Just use in the the manual or power lock. that person use them'anual or power lock to just or lock the doors. 2-4 When door is closed again, it will unlock. With power...
... again. It won't lock unlock) allof the doors-- The switch on the ignition. Every time turn the ignition your shift lever into OFF,your vehicle using the driver'sor front passenger's door lock switch. And, every time you stopand move PARK (P) and turn you can lock or unlock the all doors... of the l doors willlock. Just use in the the manual or power lock. that person use them'anual or power lock to just or lock the doors. 2-4 When door is closed again, it will unlock. With power...
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... Remote Keyless Entry, 3. ignition turnedOFF. 2. by one mode. Close all shifted intoPARK (P) with Remote Keyless All doors automatically lock when 3 Entry, use the followingprocedure to the mode will advance by use the following 4. modes: Each time the transmitter's LOCK button is pressed, Mode Operation going from 3 to 1 to change modes: shifted outof...
... Remote Keyless Entry, 3. ignition turnedOFF. 2. by one mode. Close all shifted intoPARK (P) with Remote Keyless All doors automatically lock when 3 Entry, use the followingprocedure to the mode will advance by use the following 4. modes: Each time the transmitter's LOCK button is pressed, Mode Operation going from 3 to 1 to change modes: shifted outof...
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Rear Door Security Lock Your Bonneville is equipped with the driver's door open. Move the leveral the way up,tothe ENGAGED l... d'oor. Unlock the doorfiom the inside .You should letadults and older children know how these security locks work normally. use . the The rear doors of your car of these locks: If you are leaving the vehicle, take keys, openyour...inside . Leavhg Yuur Vehicle If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in use one To of from the outside . can overridethis is in the rear won't be 'opened fkom inside when this...
Rear Door Security Lock Your Bonneville is equipped with the driver's door open. Move the leveral the way up,tothe ENGAGED l... d'oor. Unlock the doorfiom the inside .You should letadults and older children know how these security locks work normally. use . the The rear doors of your car of these locks: If you are leaving the vehicle, take keys, openyour...inside . Leavhg Yuur Vehicle If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in use one To of from the outside . can overridethis is in the rear won't be 'opened fkom inside when this...
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... location. Pressingthe UNLOCK button will unlock. The trunk will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed. Remote Keyless Entry (Option) If your Pontiac has this option, you lock and unlock can 30 feet your doors or unlock your trunk from your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless...e e the instructions on a radio frequency subject to Federal Comrinunications Commission (FCC) try Should interference to this system occur,this: 0 Check to use this equipment. This product has a maximum range. Other vehicles objects may cause undesired operation. All doorswill lock whenLOCK is pressed. The driver's door...
... location. Pressingthe UNLOCK button will unlock. The trunk will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed. Remote Keyless Entry (Option) If your Pontiac has this option, you lock and unlock can 30 feet your doors or unlock your trunk from your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless...e e the instructions on a radio frequency subject to Federal Comrinunications Commission (FCC) try Should interference to this system occur,this: 0 Check to use this equipment. This product has a maximum range. Other vehicles objects may cause undesired operation. All doorswill lock whenLOCK is pressed. The driver's door...
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..., press and holdthe power door the vehicle. The doors will overridethis feature. five seconds.If any dooris opened trunk button is still and a l off by using the following procedure turn the feature on . Release the power door lock switch. The delayed locking feature be turned on.or off door open, a chime... 3. l Delayed Locking (Option) NOTE: This feature is one toggle). When the power door lock switch is al doors dill unlock. with the Remote Keyless Enby, use the following procedure. 4. To t r the featureoff, repeat the previous procedure.
..., press and holdthe power door the vehicle. The doors will overridethis feature. five seconds.If any dooris opened trunk button is still and a l off by using the following procedure turn the feature on . Release the power door lock switch. The delayed locking feature be turned on.or off door open, a chime... 3. l Delayed Locking (Option) NOTE: This feature is one toggle). When the power door lock switch is al doors dill unlock. with the Remote Keyless Enby, use the following procedure. 4. To t r the featureoff, repeat the previous procedure.