1993 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks & Services [cant.]
At Least Once a Year
CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Key Lock Cylinders I Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Body Lubrication Lubricate all
body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the
hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console
doors and any folding seat hardware. Section D
tells you what to use.
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Steering Column Lock
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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to
turn the key to Lock in each shift lever
position.
The key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
The key should come out only in Lock.
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CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Interlock (BTSI) I
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transaxle
P (Park) Mechanism
Check
Underbody Flushing When
you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.
If it does, you or others
b could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enougl- - >om around the vehicle. It shoulc -e parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the Run position, but don’t start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves
out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be
L injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle
in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
PalR ull a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly
remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance\
, each spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealer’s service department
or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Brake System
Inspection
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing pa\
rts,
signs of wear,
or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals
if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system.
Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up
in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See
the Index under Engine Exhaust.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hooku\
p, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also
inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, \
including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result
in frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be
serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light
stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with the brake system. See the
Index under Brake System Warning Light. If your anti-lock brake
system warning light stays
on or comes on, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake
system. See the
Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.
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Section I: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
I Engine Oil
Hydraulic Brake System
Parking Brake Guides
t
Power Steering System
Automatic Transaxle
Supercharger
FWID/WBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving II oils of the
proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such
as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc.
To determine the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle’s engine, see the
Index under Engine Oil.
A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM
Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M.
Delco Supreme
ll@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884) or equivalent.
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM
Part No. 12345881). ~~~ ~~
Supercharger Oil (GM Part No. 12345982).
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Maintenance Schedule
Section I: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants lcont.1
USAGE FLUD/UIBRICANT
Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. l2345l20), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
I oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
I
Automatic Transaxle
Shift Linkage Engine
oil.
Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
Chassis Lubrication Engine
oil.
(GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM
Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
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USAGE
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release
Pawl
Anchor
Hood and Door Hinges,
Fuel Door Hinge, Rear
Compartment Lid
Hinges
Weatherstrips
FLUID/LUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579
or equivalent).
See the
Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date,
odometer reading and who performed the service in the
columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance
Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule
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or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the
maintenance performed. Also,
you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a
convenient place to store them.
DATE ODOMETER
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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DATE ODOMETER
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE
PERFORMED
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