1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE jump start

Your Driving and the Road
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your Pontiac has an advanced electronic
braking system that will help prevent
skidding.
1 ANTILOCK @) 1
This light on the instrument panel will go
on when
you start your vehicle.
When you start your vehicle and begin to
drive away, you may hear a momentary
motor or clicking noise. And you may
even notice that your brake pedal moves
2
little while this is going on. This is the
ABS system testing itself. If there’s a
problem with the anti-lock brake system,
the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on.
See “Anti-lock Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index. Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the
road
is wet. You’re driving safely.
Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of
you:
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what
happens with
ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are
slowing down.
If one of the wheels is
about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work the brakes at each front
wheel and at the rear wheels.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver
could. The computer is programmed
to
make the most of available tire and road
conditions.
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Here you'^^ find what to do about
some problems that can occur on the
road .
Problems on the
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Hazard Warning Flashers ............................................
TowingYourPontiac ...............................................
EngineOverheating ................................................
Air Inflator System .................................................
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................................
ChangingaFlatTire ................................................
CompactSpare ....................................................
If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .... ......................
Jump Starting .....................................................
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Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to
start your Pontiac. But
please follow the steps below
to do it
safely.
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NOTICE:
Remember that ignoring these steps
could result in costly damage to
your vehicle that wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your Pontiac
by
pushing or pulling it won’t work,
and it could damage your vehicle.
To Jump Start Your
Pontiac:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough. so the
jumper cables can reach, but,
be sure
the vehicles aren’t touching each
other. If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be
able to start your
Pontiac, and
the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
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Problems on the Road
To Jump Start Your
Pontiac: (CONK)
You could be injured if the vehicles
roll. Set the parking brake firmly
on each vehicle. Put an automatic
transaxle
in “P” (Park) or a manual
transaxle
in “N” (Neutral).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Turn
off all lights that aren’t needed,
and radios. This will avoid sparks and
help save both batteries. And
it could
save your radio!
NOTICE:
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If you leave your radio on, it could be
badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t
be covered by your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals on each battery.
Check that
the jumper cables don’t
have loose or missing insulation. If
they do, you could get a shock. The
vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here
are some basic things you should
know. Positive
(+) will go to positive
(+) and negative (-) will go to negative
(-) or a metal engine part. Don’t
connect
(+) to (-) or you’ll get a short
that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too.
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Problems on the Road
To Jump Start Your
Pontiac: (CONT.)
9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches
(45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as
good there, but the chance of sparks
getting back to the battery is much
less.
16. Now start the vehicle with the good
battery and
run the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead
battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
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12. Re'move the cables in reverse order to
prevent electrical shorting. Take care
that they don't touch each other or
any other metal. Towing Your Pontiac
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional
towing service tow your Pontiac. The
usual towing equipment is:
(A) Sling-type tow truck
(B) Wheel-lift
(C) Car carrier
If your vehicle has been changed or
modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps,
aero skirting, or special tires and wheels,
these instructions and illustrations may
not be correct.
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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
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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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Customer Assistance Information
REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS
TO
GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
Transport Canada)
in a situation like this,
we certainly hope
you’ll notify us. Please
call
us at 1-800-PM-CARES, or write:
Pontiac Division
Customer Assistance Center
One Pontiac Plaza
Pontiac,
MI 48340
In Canada, please call
us at
1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
Pontiac Roadside
Assistance Program
Security While You Travel
1 -800-ROADSIDE 1-800-762-3743
As the proud owner of a new Pontiac
vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in
the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
This value-added service is intended to
provide you with peace of mind as you
drive
in the city or travel the open road.
Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team
of technically
trained advisors, who are available 24
hours a day, 365 days a year. We take
anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over
the phone
or making arrangements to tow
your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer.
We will provide the following services for 3
years/36,000 miles, at no expense to you:
0 Vehicle out of fuel
0 Keys locked in vehicle
Tow to nearest dealer for warranty
Change a flat tire
0 Jump starts
We have quick, easy access to telephone
numbers
of the following services
depending
on your needs:
0 Hotels
0 Glass replacement
Rental vehicles or taxis
0 Police, fire department or hospitals
In many instances, mechanical failures
are covered under Pontiac’s comprehensive warranty. However, when
other services are utilized, our advisors
will explain any payment obligations you
might incur.
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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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