1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE battery replacement

Features & Controls
Power Door Locks
With power door locks, you can lock or
unlock all the doors of your vehicle from
the driver or front passenger door lock
switch.
The switch on each rear door works only
that door’s lock.
It won’t lock (or unlock)
all
of the doors - that’s a safety feature.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your
keys, open your door and set the locks from
inside. Then get out and close the door.
If your vehicle has
the theft deterrent
option, see “Universal Theft Deterrent”
later
in this section.
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Remote Keyless Entry
(OPTION)
If your Pontiac has this option, you can
lock and unlock your doors or unlock
your
trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) away
using the key chain transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
Your Remote Keyless Entry System
operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules.
This device complies
with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(I) This devict
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
3peration.
Should interference to this system occur,
try
this:
0 Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has a maximum range.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking
the signal.
0 See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use
this equipment.
Operafion
The driver’s door will unlock when
“UNLOCK’ is pressed. If
it is pressed
again
within 25 seconds, all the doors will
unlock. Also, if your car is equipped with
a locking fuel filler door, it will unlatch at
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this time. All doors, including the fuel
filler door,
will lock when “LOCK” is
pressed.
The trunk
will unlock when the opened
trunk symbol is pressed, but only when
the ignition is off.
Press any button to illuminate the interior
lights (see “Illuminated Entry System’’
in
the Index).
Matching Transmitter(s)
To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from
unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is
lost or stolen,
a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer.
Remember
to bring any remaining
transmitters
with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the
replacement transmitter to your vehicle,
the remaining transmitters
must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is
coded, the lost transmitter
will not unlock
your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many
different vehicles as
you own, provided
they are equipped with exactlv the same
model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these systems
on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have
only two transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to
another vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your
key chain transmitter should last about
two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the
transmitter won’t work at the normal
range
in any location. If you have to get
close to your vehicle before the
transmitter works, it’s probably time
to
change the batteries.
ro Replace Batteries in the Remote
Keyless Entry:
I. Remove the screw from the back
cover.
2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half
first.
3. Remove and replace the two batteries
(2016).
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
i. Check the transmitter operation.
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Service & Appearance Care
Battery
Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@
battery. You never have to add water to
one of these. When it’s time for a new
battery, we recommend a Delco
Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the
catalog number shown on the original
battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle
for
25 days or more, take off the black,
negative
(-) cable from the battery. This
will help keep your battery from running
down. Contact your dealer to learn
how to
prepare your vehicle for longer storage
periods.
Jump Starting
For jump starting instructions, see “Jump
Starting” in the Index
.
Halogen Bulbs
Headlight Bulb
Replacement
For the type of bulb, see “Replacement
Bulbs”
in the Index.
1. Remove the two fasteners from the
top of the headlight housing.
2. Lift the entire
tilt it forward. headlight housing and
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Engine Specifications
3800 Tuned Port Injection and 3800 Supercharged Engines
VIN Engine Code (Tuned Port) . . . . . . . . . L
VIN Engine Code (Supercharged)
. . . . . . . 1
Type
.............................. V6
Displacement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 Liters
Compression Ratio
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851 (Code L)
9.0:l (Code 1)
Firing Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature Specification
. . . 195" F (91 O C)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type A- 1096C
Engine
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type PF-47
PCV Valve
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type CV-892C
Remote Lock Control Battery (2)
. . . . . . . 2016
Spark Plugs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type04 1 -60 1
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Wiper Blade ........................ 22144001
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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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Long Distance Driving ........... 152
Low Battery
................... 167
Low Coolant Warning Light
....... 93
Low Fuel Warning
.............. 100
Low Oil Pressure Warning ......... 94
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ... 97
Lubricants
& Fluids ............. 261
Maintenance Record
........... 263
Maintenance Schedule
........... 247
Maintenance Services. Scheduled
. . 249
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
....... 96
Manual Front Seat ................ 8
Manual Reclining Seatback
......... 9
Manual Remote Control Mirror ..... 79
Maxifuse/Relay Center .......... 24 1
Methanol in Gasoline ............ 196
Mileage Indicator (see “Odometer &
Mirrors Speedometer”)
Convex Outside
.............. 79
Electrochromic Day/Night
...... 78
Inside Manual Daymight
....... 78
Manual Remote Control
........ 79
Power Remote Control
......... 79
Visor Vanity
................. 80
Mountain Driving
............... 153
New Vehicle “Break;In”
Requirements
.............. 52. 159
Night Driving
.................. 148
Octane Requirements (see “Fuel
Odometer
& Speedometer ......... 90
Requirements”)
Oil. Engine
.................... 205
Capacity
................... 242
Quality
.................... 206
Pressure
Gage
............... 10 1
Thickness .................. 207
Used Oil
................... 208
Warning Lights
............ 94. 95
When
‘to Change ............. 208
Oil Level Warning
............... 95
Operation of Lights
.............. 75
Outside Rearview Mirrors
......... 79
Overdrive. Automatic
............ 59
Overheated Engine Coolant Warning
..... 176. 178. 200. 214. 21.5
Overheated Engine
Owner Checks
& Services ........ 256
Warnings
.... 176. 178.
200. 2 14. 2 15
Park
......................... 56
Park. Shifting Into
............... 62
Park. Shifting
Out of ............. 64
Parking On Hills.
.................... 163
Over Things That Burn
......... 65
With the Engine Running
.... 64. 66
Parking Brake
................... 61
PASS-Key II@ .................. 48
Passing
....................... 146
Passenger
Belts (see “Safety Belts”) Performance Shifting
............. 60
Power Antenna ................. 135
Power Door Locks ............... 44
Power Mirrors .................. 79
Power Seat ...................... 8
Power Steering ................. 144
Polishing and
Waxing (see “Appearance
Care and Materials”)
Power Steering Fluid
.... 216. 242. 262
Power Windows
............. 67. 241
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety
Publications (see “Service Publications”)
Belts During
.................. 24
Radiator Overheating (see “Overheated
Radiator Pressure Cap
....... 180. 215
Radio (see “Audio Systems”)
Reading Lights
............... 77. 78
Rear Window Defogger
....... I 14. 117
Rearview Mirror
.............. 78. 79
Reclining Seatbacks
............... 9
Recommended Fluids &
Lubricants ................... 261
Remote Fuel Door Lock
.......... 197
Remote Keyless Entry
............ 44
Remote Trunk Release ............ 51
Replacement Bulbs ............. 244
Replacement. Windshield Wiper
... 222
Replacing Brake System Parts
..... 219
Replacing Safety Belts
............ 39
Engine”)
Replacement Parts
.............. 243
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Index
1
I
1
1
1
1
1
I
I I
ieplacing Tires ................ 226
Zeplacing Wheels
.............. 228
ieporting Safety Defects
......... 269
iestraints. Child
................. 30
Xestraints. Head
................. 10
ietained Accessory Power ......... 53
Xoads. Hill and Mountain
........ 153
Zoadside Assistance Program
..... 270
iocking Your Vehicle
........... 192
iotation. Tire
.................. 225
Safety Belts
................... 11
Adults ...................... 16
Checking
.................... 39
Child Restraints
.............. 30
Child Restraints-How to
Install Them
............. 29. 30
Child Restraints. Where to Put
... 30
Children ................. 29. 37
Cleaning
................... 232
Driver Position
............... 16
Extender .................... 39
How to Wear
................. 16
Lap-Shoulder Belt ............ 16
Passenger Belts ............... 25
Pregnancy. Use During
......... 24
Questions
&
. Answers .......... 15. 18. 19. 40
Rear Safety Belts
............. 26
Reminder Light
............... 15
Center
Passenger Position
....... 25 Replacement
................. 39
Right Front. Adult Passenger
.... 25
Smaller Children and Babies
.... 29
Top Strap
.................... 31
Torn
........................ 40
Twisted
..................... 19
Warning Light
................ 11
Why You Should Wear
Safety Belts
................ 12
Safety Defects. Reporting ........ 269
Scheduled Maintenance Services
... 249
Seat Belts (see “Safety Belts”)
Seat Controls
.................... 8
Adjustment
................... 8
Head Restraints ............... 10
Manual Front Seat .............. 8
Power Seat
................... 8
Seats
........................... 8
Service Engine Soon Light
Service Information
......... 194. 271
Service Parts Identification Label
. . 237
Service Publications
............. 27 1
Service Publications Order Form
... 275
Service Station Information
....... 288
Setting the Clock
............... 120
Setting the Trip Odometer
......... 90
Sheet Metal Damage ............ 234
Shifting Into
“P” (Park) ........... 62
Shifting Out of “P’ (Park) ......... 64
Adjustable Support Seat
......... 9
Manual Reclining Seatback
...... 9
(Malfunction Indicator Lamp) ..... 96 Shifting the Automatic Transaxle
... 56
Signaling Turns
................. 68
SIR (Air Bag)
................... 20
Skidding
...................... 147
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught
in a . . 156
Sound Equipment. Adding
.... 120. 237
Sound Systems (see “Audio Systems”)
Spare Tire. Compact
............. 191
Speed Control (see “Cruise Control”)
Speedometer
& Odometer ......... 90
Stains. Removing
............... 231
Standard Climate Control
......... 112
Starting Your Engine
............. 53
Starting Your Vehicle
if the Battery is
Steering Specifications and Capacities
...... 242
Dead (“Jump Starting”)
In Emergencies .............. 145
Off-Road Recovery
.......... 146
Power
..................... 144
Tips
....................... 144
Variable Effort
............... 144
Steering Wheel. Tilt
.............. 67
Steering Wheel Controls for Audio Systems
..................... 131
Stereo Sound Systems (see “Audio
Systems”)
Storage
Armrest
..................... 82
Convenience Net
.............. 51
Door Cup Holder
............. 82
Glove Box
................... 52
Rear Compartment
............ 83
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Storing Your Vehicle ............ 220
Stuck:
If You Are ............... 192
Sun Visors
..................... 80
Sunroof. Express Open
........... 81
Supercharger Oil
............... 204
Restraint System
............... 20
Supplemental Inflatable
Tachometer
.................... 90
Tape Player (see “Audio Systems”)
Technical Facts
& Specifications
Bulbs
...................... 244
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
........... 85. 120. 237
Fluid Capacities
& Types . . 242. 261
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ....... 2.28,
Service Parts Identification Label
..................... 237
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .................... 237
Temperature Warning
......... 92. 101
Theft-Deterrent System ........... 49
Security Light
................ 50
THEFTLOCKB
................ 128
Thermostat
.................... 216
Tilt Steering Wheel
.............. 67
Time. Setting the
............... 120
Tires
......................... 224
Air Inflator System ........... 182
Blowout
.................... 182
Buying New
................ 226
Chains
................. 192. 229 Flat. Changing
............... 182
Inflation
.................... 224
Inspection
& Rotation ......... 225
Loading
.................... 222
Pressure
.................... 224
Quality Grading
............. 227
Spare. Compact
.............. 19 1
Wear Indicators .............. 226
Wheel Alignment
& Tire
Wheel Replacement
.......... 228
When to Replace Wheels
...... 228
Winter Driving
.............. 155
Balance
..................... 227
Torque Lock
.................... 64
Towing a Trailer ................ 158
Towing Your Pontiac
............ 170
Traction Control
................ 143
Traction Control System Warning Light
................. 98
Trailer Towing
................. 158
Transaxle. Automatic (see “Automatic
Transmission. Automatic (see
Transaxle”)
“Automatic Transaxle?’)
Trip Odometer
.................. 90
Trunk
Lock
....................... 50
Release. Remote Power ........ 51
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
.... 68
Cruise Control
................ 71
Headlight High-Low Beam
Turn Signal
Indicator
............. 68
Changer
................... 76 Lane Change
Signals
.......... 68
Turn Signal Indicator
.......... 68
Windshield Washer
............ 70
Windshield Wipers
............ 69
Twilight Sentinel ................ 76
Underhood Light
................ 200
Unleaded Gasoline
.............. 195
Upholstery Care
............ 230, 231
Urban Driving
................. 151
Variable Effort Steering
......... 144
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
................ 237
Vehicle Loading
................ 222
Vehicle Storage
................ 220
Ventilation 113.
118
VIN ......................... 237
.
.................
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............. 80
Voltmeter
..................... 102
Warning Flashers. Hazard
....... 166
Warning Lights .................. 91
Anti-Lock Brake System ....... 98
Battery
...................... 95
Brake ....................... 97
Check Gages
................ 100
Coolant Temperature
.......... 92
Low Washer Fluid ............. 97
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