1995 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE hood release

Fuel Door NIanual Release
If your vehicle has a fuel
door lock, the fuel door can
be opened manually in case
of
an electrical power
failure.
Open the trunk, the release mechanism is
on the driver’s
side
of the vehicle, at the top of the trunk compartment.
Pull the tab rearward to release the fuel door.
NOTICE:
Prying on a locked fuel filler door can damage it.
Use the remote fuel door manual release located
in the trunk.
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Checking Things Under the Hood
The following information tells you how to check fluids,
lubricants and important parts under the hood.
To open the hood, first pull the hood release handle
inside the vehicle.
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Then go to the front of the
vehicle and pull up on the
underhood release.
Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure dl the filler caps are on
properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it
firmly.
Underhood Lamp
Your parking lampgor headlamps must be on for the
underhood
lamp to function when you open the hood.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers.
The main fuse panel is located to the left of the steering
wheel, under the instrument panel. that
explains the features and controls governed by each
fuse and relay.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the lamp switch. An electrical overload will
cause the
lamps to
go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If
Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses. You’ll find
a fuse this happens,
have your headlamp system checked right
puller clipped to the inside of the cover. Place the wide away.
end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse.
Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out.
Spare fuses
are located in the slots labeled “Spare” on
the chart on the next page.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size.
When finished, replace the cover and pinch the release
levers again
to unlock the panel. Press it back up into
place.
Maxifusemelay Center
To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn
the two knobs 1/4 turn counterclockwise and loosen the
metal wing nut on the passenger side of the cover. Then
remove the cover. The inside of the cover has a chart
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
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Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
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Hood and Door
Hinges, Fuel
Door Hinge,
Rear Compartment
Lid Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index ror recommenaed
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and
who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance”
can be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
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Foreign Countries. Fuel .......... . . 6-6
French Language Manual
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Front Towing Hookups (Except SSE) ................ 5-9
Front Towing Hookups
(SSE Only) ................. 5- 10
Fuel 3800Engine
................................. 6-3
3800 Supercharged Engine ...................... 6-4
FuelDoorLock
................................. 6-7
Fuel Door Manual Release
......................... 6-9
FuelGage
..................................... 2-65
Fuel. Filling Your Tank
........................... 6-7
Fuel. In Foreign Countries
......................... 6-6
Fuse Panel. Left Side
............................ 6-50
Fuse Panel. Right Side
........................... 6-52
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-49
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Gage. Boost .................................. 2-66
Gage. Engine Coolant Temperature
................. 2-56
Gage. Fuel
.................................... 2-65
Gage. Oil Pressure
.............................. 2-59
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
......................... 6-6
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-29
GearPositions
................................. 2-18
Glass. Cleaning
................................ 6-43
GloveBox
..................................... 2-8
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-28
Halogen
Bulbs ................................ 6-30
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1
Head Restraints
................................. 1-4 Head-Up Display (HUD)
..................... 2-60
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer
............... 2-38
Headlamp. Wiring .............................. 6-49
Headlamps
.................................... 2-37
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-30
Hearing
or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ...... 8-2
Heater
......................................... 3-3
High Beam Lights. How to Change
................. 2-38
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
Hood Ajar Message
............................. 2-67
Hood Release
................................... 6-9
Horn
......................................... 2-30
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-33
Ignition Switch ................................. 2-14
Illuminated Entry System
......................... 2-12
Inflator. Air
................................... 5-21
Inside Manual Rearview Mirror
.................... 2-41
Inspections
Brakesystem
............................... 7-41
Exhzust Systems
............................. 7-41
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-40
Steering. Suspension. Axle Boot and Seal
......... 7-40
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-41
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-49
Instrument Panel Clusters
........................ 2-49
Instrument Panel Intensity Control ................. 2-39
Instrument Panel. Cleaning ....................... 6-42
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