1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE fuel pressure

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,111,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
4
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
'* -- I
These symbols
have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e
TURN
HIGH BEAM
OR = =o
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WIPER Q7
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
4
FAN (I
These symbols
are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT Fa
TEMP --
ENGINE
CHARGING
I-1
BATTERY SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
RADIATOR COOLANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
Wb
TEMP OIL ?b
ANTILOCK (@)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
11lp RADIO , - -
SELECTOR b I JE
RADIO
VOLUME
CONDITIONING
AIR 43
LIGHTER
m
SPEAKER
b
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Features & Controls
CHECK GAGES
>heck Gages Warning
Jght
(OPTION)
‘his light will come on briefly when you
re starting the engine. If the light comes
n and stays on while you are driving,
heck your gages for fuel, coolant
:mperature, oil pressure or voltage. This
ght will stay on
if your engine is not
Inning.
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8YST MONl
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
Fuel Gage
You will either have this fuel gage or one
very similar.
Your fuel gage tells you
about how much fuel you have left, when
the ignition is on. When the gage reads in
the yellow band, a warning chime will
sound and the
“CHECK GAGES”
warning light will
go on, if you have this
option.
Here are five things that some owners ask
about. None
of these indicate a problem
with your fuel gage:
0 At the service station, the gas pump
shuts off before the gage reads
“F”
(Full).
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill
up than the gage indicated. For
example, the gage may have indicated
the tank was half full, but
it actually
took a little more or less than half the
tank’s capacity to
fill the tank.
The gage moves a little when you
turn
a corner, speed up, or make a hard
stop.
The gage doesn’t go back to
“E”
(Empty) when you turn off the
ignition.
If you have the large span
(220”)
gage, the needle moves more for a
given amount of fuel. This does not
indicate excessive fuel consumption,
and is normal.
For your fuel tank capacity, see “Service
Station Information” on the last page of
this manual.
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[MODE)
3. Release the “MODE” button. The
heading display
will start to rotate.
4. Drive the car in small circles. Don’t
drive faster than 10 mph.
5. Drive in circles until the
“CALIBRATE’ light goes out. It
usually takes
I to 5 circles.
6. Your compass should be calibrated.
You will know this when the directior
bars are on and the “CALIBRATE”
light is off.
COMPASS ACCURACY
Your compass may show different
headings around bridges, power lines,
large metal objects, and steep hills. This
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normal and is true of compasses in
general.
If you put large metal objects like golf
clubs
in the trunk they could affect
accuracy.
If the accuracy is close, the
compass will adapt to these objects over
time.
If you use an antenna with a magnetic
base,
it is best to mount it away from the
center of the trunk near the rear window.
The rear defog system can affect
accuracy, and the compass corrects for the
rear defog. However,
if the rear defog is
turned on while making sharp turns, the
accuracy may be
off. When you turn the
rear defog
off again, the accuracy returns
to normal.
Do not turn on the rear defog if you are
trying
to calibrate. The system will not
allow the calibration.
You will hear the
chime, and “CALIBRATE’ will flash for
a few seconds.
Be aware that metal objects are
sometimes buried
in the ground. They can
affect accuracy and you may not know
they are there.
As an example, many
concrete roads have metal reinforcements
inside.
Head-Up Display
(OPTION)
If you have the optional Head-Up Display
(HUD),
you can see the speedometer
reading,
in English or metric units,
displayed “through” the windshield. The
HUD also shows:
0
0
0
0
H
01
Turn Signal Indicator Lights.
A High Beam Indicator Symbol.
A
“CHECK GAGES” message.
(For low oil pressure, high coolant
temperature, low
oil level and low fuel.)
A Low Fuel Warning Symbol.
UD shows these lights when they are lit
I the instrument panel.
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You can steer around the obstacle while
braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps
receiving updates
on wheel speed and
controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn‘t change the
time you need to get your foot up to the
brake pedal.
If you get too close to the
vehicle
in front of you, you won’t have
time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle
suddenly slows
or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead
to stop, even
though you have anti-lock brakes.
To Use Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the
brake pedal down and let anti-lock work
for you.
You may hear a motor or clicking
noise during a hard stop, but
this is
normal.
Traction Control System
(OPTION)
Your vehicle may have a traction control
system that limits wheel spin. This is
especially useful
in slippery road
conditions. The system operates only
if it
senses that one or both of the front wheels
are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
When this happens, the system works the
front brakes and reduces engine power
(by shutting off fuel injectors and
managing spark) to
limit wheel spin.
You may feel the system working, or you
may notice some noise, but this is normal.
If your vehicle is in Cruise Control when
the traction control system begins
to limit
wheel spin, the Cruise Control will
auto~natically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use
it
again, you may re-engage the Cruise
Control back on. (See “Cruise Control”
in
the Index.) The “TRACTION
OFF” warning
light
will come on when you turn the traction
control system off.
When the system is
on, this light will come
on to let you
know if there’s a problem with your
traction control system. See “Traction
Control System Warning Light” in’the
Index. When this warning light is on, the
system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust
your driving accordingly.
The traction control system automatically
comes on whenever you start
your vehicle.
To limit wheel spin, especially
in slippery
road conditions, you should always leave
the system
on. But you can turn the
traction control system
off if you ever need
to. (You should
turn the system off if your
vehicle ever gets stuck
in sand. mud, ice or
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Your Driving and the Road
H Freeway Driving (CONK)
along the entrance ramp, you should
begin to check traffic. Try to determine
where you expect to blend with the flow.
Try
to merge into the gap at close to the
prevailing speed. Switch on your turn
signal, check your mirrors and glance
over your shoulder as often as necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic
flow.
Once you are
on the freeway, adjust your
speed to the.posted limit or to the
prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the
right lane unless
you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your
mirrors. Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance
quickly over your shoulder to make sure
there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind”
spot.
Once you are moving
on the freeway,
make certain you allow a reasonable
following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway,
move to the proper lane well
in advance.
If you miss your exit do not, under any
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circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on
to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes
quite sharply.
The exit speed
is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your
speedometer, not to your sense of motion.
After driving for any distance at higher
speeds, you may tend to think
you are
going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a
Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
rested.
If you must start when you’re not
fresh
-- such as after a day’s work --
don’t plan to make too many miles that
first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable
clothing and shoes you can easily drive
in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to go. If it needs service, have it
done before starting out. Of course, you’ll
find experienced and able service experts
in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. They’ll
be ready and willing to
help if you need it.
Here are some things
you can check
before a trip:
0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good
shape?
0 Fuel. Engine Oil. Other Fluids: Have
you checked all levels?
0 Lights: Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Engine Accessory Belt
The 3800 (L27) engine uses an engine
accessory belt. This diagram shows the
features connected by the belt routing.
See “Maintenance Schedule’’
in the Index
for when to check the belt.
A. Power Steering
B. Crank
C. Coolant Pump
D. Air Conditioning
E. Alternator
F. Tensioner
3800 Supercharged
(L67) Engine (OPTION)
Your Bonneville may have a 3800
Supercharged engine. The Supercharger is
a device which is designed to pump more
air into the engine than
it would normally
use. This air mixed
with fuel, creates
increased engine power. Since the
Supercharger is a pump and is driven
from an engine accessory drive belt,
increased pressure is available at all
driving conditions, The Powertrain Control
Module
(PCM),
works with a vacuum control to regulate
the increased pressure required during
specific driving conditions. When this
increased pressure or boost is
not desired,
such as during idling and light throttle
cruising, the excess air that the
’
Supercharger is pumping is routed,through
a bypass. All of these controls, working
together provide high performance
character and fuel efficiency
in the3800
V6 Supercharged engine.
The power steering pump uses a Remote
reservoir mounted on the throttle wd
cruise control cable bracket. See
“Maintenance Schedule”
in the Index for
when you should check the fluid:
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Service & Appearance Care
4 Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle
comes
with high quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. These tires are
warranted by the tire manufacturers and
their warranties are delivered with every
new Pontiac. If your spare tire is a
different brand than your road tires, you
will have a tire warranty folder from each
of these manufacturers.
Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label
which is on the rear edge
of the driver’s
door shows the correct inflation pressures
for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your
vehicle has been sitting for at
least three hours or driven no
more than a
mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that
underinflation or overinflation is all
right. It’s not. If your tires don’t
have enough air (underinflation)
you can get:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air
(overinflation), you can get:
0 Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
0 Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road
hazards.
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Service & Appearance Care
Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle AT 4T60E (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement .................................. 6.5 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
...................................... 11 quarts
Cooling System ................................................... 13 quarts 6.00
L
10.50 L
12.00 L
Refrigerant (R134A), Air
Conditioning ............................... See refrigerant charge label under hood.
Not all air conditioning refiigerants are the same. If the air conditioning sys-
tem in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper
refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.. For additional information, see
your “Warranty and Owner Assistunce Information” booklet.
Enginecrankcase ................................................. 4 quarts
When chunging filter, up to 1 quart (I liter) more oil may be needed.
FuelTank ........................................................ 18 gallons
Power Steering
PumpOnly ..................................................... 1 pint
Complete System
................................................ 1.5 pints
3.75 L
68.00 L
0.50
L
0.75 L
Tire Pressures, Sizes ............................................... See Tire-Loading Information label on
driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque ................................................. 100 Ib. ft. ( 140 Nom)
NOTE : All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
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