1995 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When
you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the
extender will be long enough
for you. The extender will
be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it
only for the seat it
is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it
to
the regular safety belt,
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
restraint system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it
repaired.
Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash.
They can rip apart under impact forces.
If a belt is torn
or frayed. get a new one
right awav.
Replacing Seat and Restraint System
Parts After a Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may
be necessary.
But
if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn
during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt
or seat parts repaired
or replaced. New parts and repairs
may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time
of the collision.
If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special
part of the safety belt
that goes through the seat to the
adjuster may need to be replaced.
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
Keys
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The ignition keys are for the
ignition only. When
a new Bonneville is delivered, the dealer removes
the plugs from the keys, and gives them to
the first
owner, However, the ignition key may
not have a plug.
If the ignition key doesn't have a plug, it will have a
bar-c'oded key
tag.
Each plug or tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or
a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
plugs
or the tags in a safe place. If you lose your keys,
you'll
be able to have new ones made easily using these
plugs or the tag.
If your ignition keys don't have plugs
or the tag,
go to your Pontiac dealer fox- the correct key
code
if you need a new ignition key.
There are 15 alternative PASS-Key@blanks, to help
discourage theft. Your dealer
can help determine which
blank
you need.
I NOTICE:
Your Pontiac has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside. Yon may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you have extra
keys.
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Door Locks There are several ways to
lock and unlock your
vehicle.
From the outside:
Use your door key or Remote Keyless Entry,
if your
vehicle
has this option.
If you have the Theft Deterrent System, you will also
unlock
and lock all doors when you unlock or lock
either front door with you key.
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From the inside:
To lock the door, slide the locking lever rearward.
To unlock the door, slide the locking lever forward.
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.
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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
“Theft-Deterrent System” later in this section.
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 device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions
on battery
replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
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.
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Operation
The driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is
pressed. If pressed again within
25 seconds, all doors
will unlock. Also, if your car is equipped with a locking
fuel filler door
it will unlatch at this time. All doors will
lock when
LOCK is pressed.
The
trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol on
the key fob
is pressed, but only when the ignition is off.
Press any button to illuminate the interior lamps (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
exactly the same model system, (General Motors ofks
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.
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To replace batteries in the
key chain transmitter:
1. Remove the screw from
back cover.
2. Lift the front cover off,
bottom half first.
2. Lift the front cover off,
bottom half first.
3. Remove and replace the two batteries (201 6).
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
Rear Door Security Locks
I Your Pontiac is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors of your car
from the inside.
To use one
of these locks:
1. Move the lever all the way up to the ENGAGED
2. Close the door.
position.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a
rear door when the security lock is
on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
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