1995 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE ignition

Radio THEFTLOCK TM Feature
You may have the THEFTLOCK feature which is
designed to discourage theft of
your radio. It works by
using a secret code to disable all radio functions
whenever the battery power
is removed.
The
THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or
ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature.
If THEFTLOCK
is activated, the THEFTLOCK light
will flash when the ignition is turned
off; your radio will
not operate if stolen.
When
THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display
LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime the battery
power is removed. If your radio loses power for any
reason, you must unlock it with the secret code before it
will operate.
To set the secret code, the following instructions explain
how
to enter your secret code and activate the
THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read
through all nine steps before starting the procedure:
1. For your secret code, write down any number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from
the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or the RUN
3. Turn the radio off.
position.
NOTE: If you allow more than
15 seconds to elapse
between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to
time and
you must start the procedure over at step 4.
4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
the secret code number which you have written
down.
5. Press the MIN button and “000” will appear on the
6. Press the MIN button again to make the last two
until “---” shows on the display. Next you will use
display.
digits agree with your code.
7. Press the HR button to make the first one or two
digits agree with your
code.
8. After you have confirmed that the code matches the
one you wrote down, press
AM/FM. The display will
show “rEP”
to indicate that you need to repeat steps
5-7 to confirm your secret code.
SEC, indicating that your radio is secure.
9. Press AM/FM and this time the display will show
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The THEFTLOCK indicator light located below the
TUNE knob will flash when the ignition is off.
Anytime THEFTLOCK is activated and the battery
power is removed, the radio will display
LOC.
When unlocking THEFTLOCK after a power loss, enter
your secret code as follows. Pause no more than
15
seconds between steps.
1. LOC will appear when the ignition is on.
2. Press MIN and “000” will appear on the display.
3. Press the MIN button again to make the last two
digits appear
on the display.
digits agree with your code.
matches the secret code
you have written down,
press AM/”.
SEC will appear in the display
indicating that the radio is now operable and secure.
If the code entered to unlock THEITLOCK is incorrect,
the radio will remain locked. After eight unsuccessful
attempts to unlock the radio, the display will show
“InOP” (inoperative).
At this point you will need to keep the ignition on for
one hour before you may attempt to enter another code.
4. Press the HR button to make the first one or two
5. After you have confirmed that the code in the display After
three more unsuccessful attempts to unlock the
radio, the display will
show “InOF‘” (inoperative).
If you forget your code or cannot unlock the radio,
contact your Pontiac dealer for assistance.
To disable THEFTLOCK, follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN
position.
Turn the radio
off.
Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
SEC shows in the display.
Press MIN and
“000” will appear on the display.
Press the MIN button again to make the last two
digits agree with your code.
Press the
HR button to make the first one or two
digits agree with your code.
After
you have confirmed that the code on the
display matches the secret code you previously set,
press the A” button. The display will show
“---” indicating that the radio is unsecured.
If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear in the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
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Compact Discs Care
Handle discs carehlly. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you can straighten
it out by hand. If the
mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should
replace
it.
Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still
tightened to the fender.
Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will
look its best and work well
if it’s cleaned from time to
time.
Cleaning the antenna mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to
full mast extension.
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
equivalent solvent.
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3. Wipe cloth over the mast sections, removing any
4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the
dirt.
radio or ignition on and
off.
6. Then repeat if necessary.
NOTICE:
Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication
could damage
it.
NOTICE:
Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off
your radio to make the power antenna go down.
This will prevent the mast from possibly
geug
damaged. If the antenna does not go down when
you turn the radio off,
it may be damaged or
need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the
antenna by hand by carefully pressing the
antenna down.
If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit
and follow the instructions in the kit.
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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.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lamps that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered
by
your warranty.
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
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
the
damage the
electrical systems.
You could
be injured if the vehicles roll. Set
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle
in PARK (P) or a manua
transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N).
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When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a
straight-ahead position, with a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s
steering column
lock for this. The transaxle should be in
NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released.
Don’t have
your vehicle towed on the front wheels,
unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the
front wheels, don’t
go more than 35 mph (56 km/h) or
farther than
50 miles (80 km) or your transaxle will be
damaged.
If these limits must be exceeded, then the
front wheels have to be supported on a dolly.
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Air Inflator System
Some vehicles have an air inflator for use in maintaining
proper air pressure
for the tires. The air inflator is
located in the
trunk. The ON switch will work even with
the ignition
off.
The air inflator comes with a kit that includes a 20-foot
hose and an air pressure gage, as well as instructions and
special adapters for inflating things like an air mattress
or
a basketball.
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Left Side Fuse Panel: Located to the left of the steering
wheel, the panel
is under the instrument panel. Position Circuitry
1 Circuit Breaker-Power
2 Not Used
3 Power Seats-Circuit Brakes
4 Not Used
5 Not Used
1A Crank Signal-Air Bag-VATS
2A Spare
3A Not Used
4A Interior Lamps
5A Ignition (Run), Automatic A/C
6A Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors
7A Not Used
8A Not Used
9A Cigarette Light.er
1B Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps,
Windows, Sunroof
Control, Base Cluster
Cornering
Lamps,
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
2B Spare
3B Not Used
4B Not Used
5B Anti-Lock Brake System,
Ride
Control
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