1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE heater

NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator,
heater core and other parts. Use the
recommended coolant. When
the coolant
in the coolant recovery
tank
is at or above the “FULL COLD’
mark, start your vehicle.
If the overheat warning continues, there’s
one more thing you can try.
You can add
the proper coolant
mix directly to the
radiator
but be sure the cooling system is
cool before you do it.
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Service & Appearance Care
What Kind of Oil to Use
‘CONT.)
NOTICE:
If you use oils that do not have
either the “starburst” symbol or an
API SH or SG designation, you can
cause engine damage not covered
by
your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM
Engine Oil) meets all the requirements fc
your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives
I Don‘t add anything to your oil. Your
Pontiac dealer is ready
to advise if you
[hink something should be added.
When to Change Engine
Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
0 Most trips are less than 4 miles
(6 km).
0 It’s below freezing outside and most
trips are less than
10 miles (16 km).
0 The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as
in door-to-door delivery, or
in stop-and-go traffic).
0 You tow a trailer often.
0 Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need
to change your giJ
and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
3 months -- whichever comes first. (See
“Change Oil Indicator”
in the Index.)
If none of them is true, change the oil
every
7,500 miles ( 12 500 km) or 12
months -- whichever comes first. Change
the filter at the first oil change and
at
every other oil change after that.
Engine Coolant Heater
(Engine Block Heater)
An engine coolant heater can be a big
help
if you have to park outside in very
cold weather,
0°F (-ISOC) or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see “Engine
Coolant Heater”
in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil
contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for your skin and could even
cause cancer‘? Don’t let used oil stay
on
your skin for very long. Clean your skin
and nails
with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used
engine oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil
products.)
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Engine Coolant (CONT.)
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification
1825-M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification 1825-M
with a complete coolant flush and refill. If
you use this mixture, you don’t need to
add anything else.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix,
your engine could overheat and be
badly damaged. The repair cost
wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the
mix can freeze and crack the engine,
radiator, heater core and other parts.
Adding Coolant
To Check Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant
level should be at
“FULL COLD” or a
little higher. When your engine is warm,
‘.he level should be up to “FULL HOT” or
1 little higher.
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Index
Ass Warning Light ............. 98
Accessory Outlet ................ 85
Adding Brake Fluid
................. 218
Electrical Equipment
. . 85. 120. 237
Engine Coolant
.............. 214
Engine Oil
.................. 206
Power Steering Fluid
......... 2 16
Sound Equipment ............ 120
Transaxle Fluid
.............. 2 13
Windshield Washer Fluid
...... 217
Adjustable Support Seat
............ 9
Air Bag ........................ 20
Air Cleaner Filter
........... 209. 243
Air Conditioner
............. 112. 115
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ....... 242
Air Inflator System
.............. 182
Alcohol. Driving Under the
Influence of
.................. 135
Alcohol
in Gasoline ............. 195
Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
................... 233
Removing
.................. 185
Antenna Fixed
....................... 134
Power
..................... 135
Antifreeze
......... 178. 179. 214. 261
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
... 142
Warning Light
................ 98
Appearance Care and Materials .... 229 Armrest.
Storage
................ 82
Ashtrays & Lighter ........... 83. 84
AM/FM Stereo Radio
......... 12 I
AM/FM Stereo Radios
with Optional Features
....... 122
Cassette Player
.............. 125
Compact Disc Player
......... 126
Gain Control
................ 132
Graphic Equalizer
............ 125
Hearing Damage Warning
..... 119
Radio Reception.
Understanding
....... 133
Radio THEFTLOCK Feature
................... 128
Steering Wheel Controls
....... 13 I
Adding Fluid ................ 2 13
Checking Fluid
.............. 21 1
Audio Systems ................. 1 19
Care of Audio Systems .... 133. 134
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Setting the Clock ............. 120
Automatic Transaxle
Shifting
..................... 56
Battery
...................... 220
Jump Starting
............... 167
Battery Warning Light
............ 95
Blizzard
...................... 156
Block Heater. Engine
......... 55. 208
Boost Gage
.................... 102
“Blowout.’. Tire
................ 182 Brake System
Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System
....... 98
Standard Brakes .............. 97
Anti-Lock .................. 142
Fluid
.................. 2261 17.
Master Cylinder
............. 217
Parking
..................... 61
Replacement ................ 219
Warning Light
................ 97
Wear Indicators-Front Brakes
.................... 218
Braking
....................... 141
Braking
in Emergencies .......... 144
Braking Technique
.............. 141
“Break-In.
.. New Vehicle .......... 52
Buckling Up (see “Safety Belts”)
Bulb Replacement
Brakes
Headlight
............... 220. 244
Taillight
................ 221. 244
Bulbs. Replacement
............. 244
Capacities and Specifications
.... 242
Carbon Monoxide in
Exhaust
............... 65.66. 157
Card Holder .................... 80
Cassette Tape Player (see “Audio
Center Front Lap Belt (see “Safety Belts”)
Center Passenger Position
......... 25
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Electrical Equipment.
Adding
............... 85. 120. 237
Electronic Climate Control
....... 1 15
Electronic Compass
............. 105
Emergencies. Braking
........... 144
Emergencies. Steering
in ......... 145
Emergencies on the Road
......... 165
Emergency Starting
............. 167
Emergency Towing
............. I70
Engine. Starting Your
............. 53
Engine Block Heater
......... 55. 208
Engine Coolant
................. 2 13
Engine Coolant Heater
........ 55. 208
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gage
....................... 101
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
................. 92
Engine Exhaust ............. 65. 157
Engine Identification
............ 237
Engine Oil
.................... 205
Additives
................... 208
Checking
& Adding ...... 205. 206
Disposing of Used Oil
........ 208
Energy Conserving
........... 207
Oil Warning Light
............. 94
Check Level Light
............ 95
Pressure Gage
............... 10 1
When to Change ............. 208
Engine Overheating
............. 176
Engine Specifications
............ 243
Ethanol
in Gasoline ............. 196 Exhaust
Dangerous Gas
in ...... 65.66. 157
Parking with the Engine
Running
................ 64. 66
Expectant Mothers. Use of
Safety Belts
................... 24
Express Open Sunroof
............ 81
Expressway Driving ............. I5 1
Exterior Appearance (see “Appearance
Extender. Safety
Belt
............. 39
Care and Materials”)
Fabric Cleaning (see “Appearance Care
Fan Warnings
.......... 168. 169. 177
Filling Your Tank
............... 197
Filter
Air Cleaner
............. 209. 243
Oil
.................... 208. 243
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........ 166
Flat Tire ...................... 182
Flooded Engine ................. 54
Flow-Through Ventilation
........ I 18
Fluid
Brake
.................. 217. 261
Capacities
.................. 242
Transaxle
........... 2 11. 242. 262
Windshield Washer
.... 70. 2 17. 262
and
Materials”)
Finish Damage
................. 235
Power Steering
...... 2 16. 242. 262 Fog
Lights
................. 77. 244
Foreign Material
................ 234
Foreign Operation
.............. 196
Freeway Driving ............... 151
French Language Manual .......... 2
Fuel ......................... 195
Alcohol in Fuel .............. 196
Capacity ................... 242
Door Lock
.................. 197
Door Release. Manual
........ 198
Door Release. Remote
........ 197
Exhaust Warnings ...... 65. 66. 157
Filling Your Tank
............ 197
Fuels
with Alcohol ........... 196
Gage ...................... 100
In Foreign Countries .......... 196
Requirements ............... 195
Function Monitor
............... 103
Fuse Panel
................ 239. 240
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ......... 238
Gages
........................ 99
Coolant Temperature ......... 101
Fuel ....................... 100
Oil Pressure ................. 101
Voltmeter ................... 102
Gas Station Information
.......... 288
Gasoline
...................... 195
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
....... 197
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Index
Gear Positions (see “Shifting
Gearshift Lever (see “Shifting
GloveBox
..................... 52
Graphic Equalizer (see “Audio Systems”)
the
Transaxle”)
the Transaxle”)
Halogen Bulb Replacement
. . 220. 244
Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 166
Head Restraints ................. 10
Headlight & Taillight.
Removing and Replacing
... 220. 22 1
Headlight Washers ............... 7 1
Head-Up Display ............... 107
Headlights
..................... 74
High-Low Beam Changer
...... 76
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
.................... 76
Lamp Monitor
............... 103
“On” Reminder
............... 75
Replacement Bulb
............ 244
Washers
..................... 71
Wiring
..................... 241
Heater (see “Comfort Controls”)
Heater. Engine Block
............. 55
Heater. Engine Coolant ........... 55
High Beams .................... 76
“Highway Hypnosis”
............ I53
Hill and Mountain Roads ......... 153
Hills. Parking on
............... 163 Hood
Release
.................. 199
Safety Warning
. . 168. 169. 177. 200
Warning. Overheated
Engine
... 176. 178.200.214. 215
Horn
.......................... 67
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings
. . 176. 178.
200.214. 215
How
the Anti-Lock Brake
System Works
................ 142
Hydroplaning
.................. 150
lhentification Number. Vehicle
.... 237
Idling Your Engine
......... 62.64. 66
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud.
Ice. or Snow
.................. 192
Ignition
Key
........................ 42
Positions
.................... 52
Illuminated Entry
................ 50
Indicator Lights (see “Warning Lights”)
Infant Restraint (see “Child Restraints”)
Inflation. Tires
................. 224
Inside Rearview Mirror
........... 78
Instrument Panel
................ 87
Instrument Panel Clusters ...... 88. 89
Intensity Control ................ 76
Jack. Tire
.................... 184
Jump Starting
.................. 167
Instrument
Panel Warning Lights
.... 91
Keyless Entry. Remote ........... 44
Keys
...............t.......... 42
Camp Monitor
................ 103
Lane Change Indicator
............ 68
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
......... 16
Front ....................... 25
Rear
........................ 26
Use by Children
.............. 37
Light Controls
.................. 74
Lighters
....................... 84
Lights
Air Bag System
............... 22
Daytime Running Lights
........ 75
Fog Lights ................... 77
Headlights
............ 74,76, 220
“On” Reminder
............... 75
Parking
..................... 74
Reading
.................. 77, 78
Removing
& Replacing
Bulbs
............ 220.221, 244
Replacement Bulbs
........... 244
Taillights
............... 221, 244
Turn Signal
.................. 68
Underhood
................. 200
Warning Lights
............... 91
Loading Your Vehicle
........... 222
Locks
......................... 43
Locks, Rear Door Security
......... 46
Locks, Remote Control
........... 44
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