1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE ECO mode

After 10 minutes it will turn off by itself or press the
button during the heating cycle to turn
it off. If you need
additional warming time, push the button again. The
system will then operate for five minutesbefore going
off by itself.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
I NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn't be covered
by your warranty.
Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
easily
and give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out
of it if you acquaint yourself
with itfirst. Find out what your Delco system can do
and'how to operate all its controls, to
be sure you're
getting the most out
of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo
Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold the
SEEK down arrow until the correct hour appears on the
display. Press
and hold the SEEK up arrow until the
correct minute appears on the display.
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except
AM-FM Stereo
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. Press
and hold MIN until the correct minute appears. There
will be a two-second delay before the clock goes into
time-set mode, and the colon on the display will blink
while
in this mode.
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to
find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not
recommended
in the previops text on fuel. Costly repairs
caused by use
of improper fuel wouldn't be covered by
your wairanty.
To' check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you'll be driving.
You can
also write us at the following address for.
advice. Just tell us Where you're going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation
North American Export Sales (NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH 8P7
Fuel Door Lock (Option)
On a model equipped with the theft-deterrent system,
the fuel
dpor is locked and unlocked together with the
power door locks. Therefore,
to unlock the fuel filler
door, you
may use the outside door key lock, the inside
power door lock button or the Remote Keyless
Entry
key chain transmitter. To unlock the fuel door, dock all
doors. If the remote keyless entry transmitter is used,
the UNLOCK
button must be pressed twice.
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Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued
wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers
for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but
if
you ever hear a rear brake, rubbing noise, have the rear
brake
linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums
should be removed and inspected each time the tires are
removed for rotation or changing.
When you have the
front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected,
too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height,
or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel.
This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together
if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Pontiac does when it is.new.
When you replace parts of your braking system
-- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine GM replacement parts.
If you don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change
in many other ways if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
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 replacement number shown on the
original battery’s label. : 1
Vehicle Storage . ..
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from
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We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the
following additional services depending
on your needs:
Hotels
Glass replacement
Rental vehicle or taxis
Police, fire department or hospitals
In many instances, rnechanical.failures are covered
under Pontiac's comprehensive warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our advisors
will
explain any payment obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following information
to give the advisor:
a Location of vehicle
Telephone number of your location'
Vehicle model, year and color
Mileage of vehicle
Vehicle identification number
Vehicle license plate number Pontiac .reserves the right
to limit services
or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac's
judgement
the claims become excessive in frequency or
type of occurrence.
While we hope that you never have the occasion to use
our service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your
family. Remember, we're only a phone call
away. Pontiac Roadside Assistance
-- 1-800-ROADSIDE
or 1-800-762-3743.
' - - "'an Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
Roadside Assistance Program 'accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
separate brochure provided
by the dealer or call
1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
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