1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE tire size

Features & Controls
rn ANTILOCK (@)
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With anti-lock, this light will come on
when you start your engine and may stay
on for several seconds. That’s normal. If
the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so
it will be ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off.
Or, if the light comes on when you’re
driving, stop as soon as possible and turn
the ignition
off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the light still
stays on, or comes on again while you’re
driving, your Pontiac needs service. If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t
on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake
system warning light is also on, you don’t
have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem
with your regular brakes. See
“Brake System Warning Light” earlier
in
this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning light
may also come on when
you are driving
with a compact spare tire. If this happens,
the light means you won’t have anti-lock
until you replace the compact spare with a
full-size tire. If the warning light stays on
after you replace the compact spare with a
full-size tire, or
if it comes on again when
you’re driving, your Pontiac needs
service.
i TRACTION OFF
Traction Control System Warning Light
(omoN)
The “TRACTION OFF” warning light
means that the system is not working.
This warning light may come on for the
following reasons:
0 If the engine. cannot provide power
reduction for traction control, due to
an engine problem, the “TRACTION
OFF” warning light will come on and
stay on during that time.
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Problems on the Road
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Changing a Flat Tire
(CONT.)
Don't try to put the wheel cover on the
compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the
wheel cover
in the trunk until you have
replaced
the compact spare tire with a
regular tire.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won't fit on your
compact spare.
If you try to put a
wheel cover
on your compact spare,
you could damage the cover or the
spare.
18. When you reinstall the full size whee
and tire, you install the wheel cover
or nut caps at this point. :1
18a. When re-installing the full plastic
wheel cover, align the valve stem
symbol (which is molded into the
back side of the cover) with the
valve stem.
Start the nut cap by pushing it onto
the lug nut with the wheel wrench.
Tighten the plastic caps until they're
snug using the wheel wrench. Then
continue tightening
1/4 turn (90").
Do not overtighten.
18b. When re-installing the decorative
nut caps on aluminum wheels,
tighten the caps
until they're snug
with the wheel wrench. Then
continue tightening
1/4 turn for
plastic caps, or
1/8 turn (45") for
steel caps.
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18~. When re-installing the center cover,
do not use a hammer or mallet, as
they could damage the cover. 19. Store the flat tire as far forward in the
trunk as possible. Store
the jack and
wheel wrench in their compartment
in
the trunk.
20. The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact spare
tire with a full-size tire as
soon as
you can.
Use the steps listed in this section
for reinstalling the
full size wheel
and tire.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully
inflated when your vehicle was new, it
can lose air after a time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the
compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make
sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
The compact spare is made to perform
well at posted speed limits for distances
up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km). The
compact spare is made
to go up to 3,000
miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your
trip and have your full-size tire repaired
or replaced where you want. Of course,
it’s best to replace your spare with a
full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be
in good
shape
in case you need it again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning light
may come on when
you are driving with a
compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light”
in the Index.
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Service & Appearance Care
Taillight Bulb
Seplacement
(CONT.)
I. Rotate the bulb housing 1/8 turn and
1. To remove bulb, push in and rotate it
counterclockwise.
i. Replace the bulb.
i. Reverse the steps to reassemble the
remove
it.
taillight.
:og Light Bulb
qeplacement
F you have fog lights, don’t change your
lg light bulbs unless you have the proper
iming equipment. See your Pontiac
ealer if you have any further questions.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed
in different ways.
Here’s how
to remove the type with a
release clip:
1.
2.
3.
Pull the windshield wiper arm away
from the windshield.
Lift the release clip with a screwdriver
and pull the blade assembly off the
wiper arm.
Push the new wiper blade securely on
the wiper arm.
Loading Your Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight
it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found on
the rear edge
of the driver’s door tells you
the proper size, speed rating and
recommended inflation pressures for the
tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number
of people that can be in your vehicle and
the total weight that
you can carry. This
weight is called the Vehicle Capacity
Weight and includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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Service, & Appearance Care
When It’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s time for new
tires is to check the treadwear indicators,
which will appear when your tires have
only
2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread
remaining,
You need a new tire if
You can see the indicators at three or
more places around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing
through the tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut
or snagged deep enough to show cord
or fabric.
0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other
damage that can’t be repaired well
because of the size or location of the
damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you
need,
look at the Tire-Loading
Information label.
The tires instaljed on your vehicle
when it
was new had a Tire Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec) number on each
tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones
with that same TPC Spec
number. That way, your vehicle will
zontinue to have tires that are designed to
give proper endurance, handling, speed
rating, traction, ride and other things
during normal service on your vehicle. If
your tires have an all-season tread design,
the
TPC number will be followed by a
“MS” (for mud and snow). If you
ever replace your tires with those
not having a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size, load range,
speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original
tires.
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I Tire Chains
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NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and
only
when you must. Use only SAE
Class
“S” type chains that are the
proper size for your tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten
them as tightly as possible
with the
ends securely fastened. Drive slowly
and follow the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. If you can hear
the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop
and retighten them. If the contact
continues,
slow down until it stops.
Driving too fast
with chains on will
damage your vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be
hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can
burst into flame
if you strike a match or
get them on a hot part
of the vehicle.
Some are dangerous
if you breathe their
fumes
in a closed space. When you use
anything from a container to clean your
Pontiac, be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
And always open your doors or windows
when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use
these to clean your vehicle:
0 Gasoline
0 Benzene
0 Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
0 Acetone
0 Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
0 Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more
than others
-- and they can all damage
your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any of these unless this manual
says you can. In many uses, these will
damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
0 Bleach
Reducing Agents
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Service & Appearance Care
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
You can get these from your Pontiac dealer. I
PART
NUMBER
I SIZE I DESCRIPTION I USAGE I -.
12345343 Exterior cleaner and polish
Magic Mirror Creme Wax
I6 oz. (0.473L)
I052277
Also removes old waxes, polishes
Tar and Road Oil Remover
16 oz. (0.473L) I050 I72 Stops squeaks
Silicone Grease
I oz. (0.028kg)
I052863 Weatherstrips,
Spray-A-Squeak
12
oz. (0.354L)
1050173
Spot and stain removal
Fabric Cleaner
16 oz. (0.473L)
I050244 Spot and stain
removal
VinylLeather Cleaner
32
oz. (0.946L) 1 0502 I4
Cleans white and black tires
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473L) I os0 I 74 Removes
rust and corrosion
Chrome Cleaner and Polish
16 oz. (0.473L)
1050427
For hood, trunk, door hinges and latches
Lubriplate (White Grease)
I2 oz. (0.340kg) I 052349 Cleans
vinyl and cloth, also, tires and mats
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
6 Ibs. (2.72kg)
I050429 Also
spot cleans vinyls
Glass Cleaner
23
oz. (0.680L)
I05 I 055
Windshield-washing system
Washer Solvent
32 02. (0.946L)
1os1515 Vinyl Top Dressing
Preservatone
I6
oz. (0.473L)
105
I 398" For cloth
Spot Lifter 8 oz. (0.237L)
1052870 Exterior Wash
Wash-Wax (conc.)
16 oz. (0.473L)
* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
See Your General Motors Dealers for These Products.
See Your Maintenance Schedule for Other Products.
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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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