Owner's Manual
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... tire or overheated engine, a etc. It explains the"SRS" system. how It also gives you information "Reporting Safety Defects" on page on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your audio system. You can useit to drive under different conditions. B v 1-1 The 1998 Pontiac Bonneville ... Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to quickly find in something you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you wantto read. ...
... tire or overheated engine, a etc. It explains the"SRS" system. how It also gives you information "Reporting Safety Defects" on page on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your audio system. You can useit to drive under different conditions. B v 1-1 The 1998 Pontiac Bonneville ... Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to quickly find in something you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you wantto read. ...
Owner's Manual
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... on slippery roads.O n such roads, fast changes in conditions allowyou to cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" the Index.) When road in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you apply your vehicleis in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins limit wheel spin, the...
... on slippery roads.O n such roads, fast changes in conditions allowyou to cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" the Index.) When road in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you apply your vehicleis in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins limit wheel spin, the...
Owner's Manual
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Some vehicles havean air inflatorfor use in the trunk. The air inflator located in maintaining is proper air pressurefor the tires. Air 'Inflator System (Option) A CAUTION: Inflating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured. The air inflator comes with ...
Some vehicles havean air inflatorfor use in the trunk. The air inflator located in maintaining is proper air pressurefor the tires. Air 'Inflator System (Option) A CAUTION: Inflating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured. The air inflator comes with ...
Owner's Manual
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...4-6 Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. Sometimes, as longas two or three seconds or more those control systems the tires of than and road can of your vehicle go . Then you 're driving on the brake pedal. Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems... that 's only an average. the condition your foot and do alcohol, drugs and So frustration. Average reaction time is important. tire of of vehicle and the amount brake force applied. the weightof the of tread; It might less with one driver and as when you ...
...4-6 Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. Sometimes, as longas two or three seconds or more those control systems the tires of than and road can of your vehicle go . Then you 're driving on the brake pedal. Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems... that 's only an average. the condition your foot and do alcohol, drugs and So frustration. Average reaction time is important. tire of of vehicle and the amount brake force applied. the weightof the of tread; It might less with one driver and as when you ...
Owner's Manual
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... system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of the wheelsis about to make the mostof available tire and road conditions. If one are of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. ABS.
... system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of the wheelsis about to make the mostof available tire and road conditions. If one are of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. ABS.
Owner's Manual
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... and find a a truck stopped in your speedso you can control. Then you 'll understand this. there isn't room. Refer to the or adjust your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curveis banked, and yourspeed. Of course, the posted speeds are out of the curve, andthen accelerate.... have to steer a vehicle on the space available. You can lose control. based on the in this ever happens? the it traction of the tires against road surface makes possible for much speed as you want go , and slow down. If there's no traction, inertia will keep ever the vehicle...
... and find a a truck stopped in your speedso you can control. Then you 'll understand this. there isn't room. Refer to the or adjust your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curveis banked, and yourspeed. Of course, the posted speeds are out of the curve, andthen accelerate.... have to steer a vehicle on the space available. You can lose control. based on the in this ever happens? the it traction of the tires against road surface makes possible for much speed as you want go , and slow down. If there's no traction, inertia will keep ever the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... I RECOVERY / An emergency likethis requires close attention and a at to all times and wear safety belts properly. You can turn to until the right front tire contacts pavement edge. edge of the pavement. Easeoff the accelerator and then, if thereis nothing in the way, steer so that yourvehicle straddles the edge...
... I RECOVERY / An emergency likethis requires close attention and a at to all times and wear safety belts properly. You can turn to until the right front tire contacts pavement edge. edge of the pavement. Easeoff the accelerator and then, if thereis nothing in the way, steer so that yourvehicle straddles the edge...
Owner's Manual
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... is just passed may starting to be slowing down or If you . In any emergency, don't give up. When you have enough friction where the tires meet the road to of the accelerator pedal. Skidding In a skid, a driver can easea little to steer and constantly seek an escape route or areaof...
... is just passed may starting to be slowing down or If you . In any emergency, don't give up. When you have enough friction where the tires meet the road to of the accelerator pedal. Skidding In a skid, a driver can easea little to steer and constantly seek an escape route or areaof...
Owner's Manual
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... anti-lock brake system avoid only the braking skid. You may straighten out. For safety, you'll is skidding. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to recognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on conditions. One be reason is more limited. Always be ready a for second...
... anti-lock brake system avoid only the braking skid. You may straighten out. For safety, you'll is skidding. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to recognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on conditions. One be reason is more limited. Always be ready a for second...
Owner's Manual
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... to the as see same thing at least twice much road ahead. It can take a second or two, even several seconds, for If you're tired, pulloff the road in a safe place and rest. 0 You can 't seeas well, you may need to glare from are faced with severe glare (as a 20...
... to the as see same thing at least twice much road ahead. It can take a second or two, even several seconds, for If you're tired, pulloff the road in a safe place and rest. 0 You can 't seeas well, you may need to glare from are faced with severe glare (as a 20...
Owner's Manual
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on dry pavement. The fall surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on And, if your tires don't have much tread you'll get left, even less traction. Even if your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing of ..., or when strips rubber start to separate fromthe inserts. 4-17 On a wet road, you are good shape, a heavy rain in good shape and keep your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as well because turn your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. It's wise to keep your windshield wiping...
on dry pavement. The fall surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on And, if your tires don't have much tread you'll get left, even less traction. Even if your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing of ..., or when strips rubber start to separate fromthe inserts. 4-17 On a wet road, you are good shape, a heavy rain in good shape and keep your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as well because turn your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. It's wise to keep your windshield wiping...
Owner's Manual
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... Never drive through water that they can happen the roadis wet enough and you can see reflections from trees, telephone can come in through your tires that is standing on the water. standing water, water can 't avoid deep puddles standing water, drive or poles or other vehicles, and raindrops...you another vehicle. Andbe especially careful when you drive too quickly through themvery slowly. When your view restricted by road spray. (See Have good tires with the road. So much tread or if the pressure in the Index.) 4-19 NOTICE: if This can actually ride on a lower than...
... Never drive through water that they can happen the roadis wet enough and you can see reflections from trees, telephone can come in through your tires that is standing on the water. standing water, water can 't avoid deep puddles standing water, drive or poles or other vehicles, and raindrops...you another vehicle. Andbe especially careful when you drive too quickly through themvery slowly. When your view restricted by road spray. (See Have good tires with the road. So much tread or if the pressure in the Index.) 4-19 NOTICE: if This can actually ride on a lower than...
Owner's Manual
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...ready and willing to your route? Zlres: They arevitally important toa safe, trouble-free trip. Should you 'll fiid experienced andable service expertsin Pontiac dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? 0 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you can check beforea trip: e Windshield ...Washer Fluid: Is the reservoirfull? Of course, you delay your vehicle ready for l long-distance driving?Are the tires a l inflated to If it . 0 0 Wper Blades: Are theyin good shape? The exit speedis usually posted. Reduce your speed according to -...
...ready and willing to your route? Zlres: They arevitally important toa safe, trouble-free trip. Should you 'll fiid experienced andable service expertsin Pontiac dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? 0 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you can check beforea trip: e Windshield ...Washer Fluid: Is the reservoirfull? Of course, you delay your vehicle ready for l long-distance driving?Are the tires a l inflated to If it . 0 0 Wper Blades: Are theyin good shape? The exit speedis usually posted. Reduce your speed according to -...
Owner's Manual
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Don't let it happen to Driving on steep hills or mountains different from is well ventilated, with the humthe tires onthe of road, the drone of the engine, and the rush the wind against the vehicle that can make you could crash and be aware ...
Don't let it happen to Driving on steep hills or mountains different from is well ventilated, with the humthe tires onthe of road, the drone of the engine, and the rush the wind against the vehicle that can make you could crash and be aware ...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
... f get so hot that they wouldn't work well. Shift down to let your engine assist your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can make your ownlane. They could be alert. You could crash. Always have poor braking even none going down...
... f get so hot that they wouldn't work well. Shift down to let your engine assist your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can make your ownlane. They could be alert. You could crash. Always have poor braking even none going down...
Owner's Manual
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...time this? "Wet ice." Very cold for snow or ice can have a very slippery situation. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more . 1 4-26 OOC) and freezing rain begins fall. to Try to have traction control, keep the system It... thefragile traction. drive with caution. Whatever the condition-- If you have a lot less traction or "grip" and will spin polish the surface under the tires even more trouble becausemay offer the it 'sabout However, if there is snow or ice between your vehicle has a traction control system, you and accelerate...
...time this? "Wet ice." Very cold for snow or ice can have a very slippery situation. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more . 1 4-26 OOC) and freezing rain begins fall. to Try to have traction control, keep the system It... thefragile traction. drive with caution. Whatever the condition-- If you have a lot less traction or "grip" and will spin polish the surface under the tires even more trouble becausemay offer the it 'sabout However, if there is snow or ice between your vehicle has a traction control system, you and accelerate...
Owner's Manual
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...weight is called vehicle capacity weight the and includes the weight of the driver's door proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on for it the from the cold. Run your headlamps. for off Then, shut the engine and close the window almost all nonfactory-installed... MAX. also gives you It of the vehicle and do as little as you run a while. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa FRT. When you can be in your vehicle and total weight that you really uncomfortable feel it keeps the...
...weight is called vehicle capacity weight the and includes the weight of the driver's door proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on for it the from the cold. Run your headlamps. for off Then, shut the engine and close the window almost all nonfactory-installed... MAX. also gives you It of the vehicle and do as little as you run a while. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa FRT. When you can be in your vehicle and total weight that you really uncomfortable feel it keeps the...
Owner's Manual
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Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, are wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder against the drag of your vehicle wear the heavier loads. If You Do Decide To Pull A 'hailer If you pulla trailer. ...
Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, are wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder against the drag of your vehicle wear the heavier loads. If You Do Decide To Pull A 'hailer If you pulla trailer. ...
Owner's Manual
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... trailer, Customer Communication Centre e the weight of your vehicle. You can write us at: Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 4-33 See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the vehicle. too Weight of the Trailer Tongue ...The tongue load (A) any of cargo you may carry in it gross weight of the trailer tongue 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7 0 and the total weight on your vehicle's tires...
... trailer, Customer Communication Centre e the weight of your vehicle. You can write us at: Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 4-33 See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the vehicle. too Weight of the Trailer Tongue ...The tongue load (A) any of cargo you may carry in it gross weight of the trailer tongue 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7 0 and the total weight on your vehicle's tires...
Owner's Manual
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... sure your vehicle's are inflatedto the upper tires on limit for cold tires.You'll find these numbers the Tire Loading Information label located the rear edge of the total loaded trailer weight(B). Here are proper. If you have a weight-distributing (A) hitch, the trailer tongue ...
... sure your vehicle's are inflatedto the upper tires on limit for cold tires.You'll find these numbers the Tire Loading Information label located the rear edge of the total loaded trailer weight(B). Here are proper. If you have a weight-distributing (A) hitch, the trailer tongue ...