1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE door lock

Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You
have to fully
apply your regular brake before you can
shift
from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN
position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (I?) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want.
‘If you ever
hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of
PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key OFF. Open and close the driver’s door
to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if
you have it.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
5. Have the vehicle fiied as soon as you can.
you want.
Parking Over Things That Burn
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can, burn.
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To operate twilight sentinel, turn the control to MAX for
the three minute delay.
Turn it the other way to reduce
the delay. Turn the control to MIN to turn twilight
sentinel
off.
,. Also, it's possible that your headlamps my go out if
': ,_ .:'. * , . :' you drive from a dark area into a bright area like a
' lighted parking lot. If this happens, turn on your
headlamps with the regular headlamp switch.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel .Intensity/Brightness
Control
You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lights
by
turning the headlamp switch. Turn the switch
clockwise to brighten the instrument cluster lights
and
displays. Turn the switch clockwise all the way t'o turn
on the interior courtesy lamps. Turn the switch
counterclockwise to dim the instrument cluster lights
and displays and to turn off the courtesy lamps.
Delayed Illumination
When you open the door, the interior lamps will come
on. When you
close the door with the ignition off, the
interior lamps will stay on
for 25 seconds or until the
ignition
is turned to an on position. Please note that locking the doors
will override the delayed illumination
feature and the lamps will
turn off right away.
Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a thee to five-second fade out of
the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off.
Exit Lighting
With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for
25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition.
This will give you time to fhd the door pull handle or
lock switches.
Illuminated Entry (Option)
When you lift the handle of either front door, a Imp
will glow around the door lock. This will help you insert
the door key at night.
The lamps inside your vehicle will also go on. These
lamps will
go off after about 25 seconds, or when you
start
your engine. These lamps will also go on when
you press any button on the optional Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter.
If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn off
after 10 minutes to save your battery.
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Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option)
A control lever on the ’
driver’s door controls both
outside rearview mirrors.
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Turn the lever to the left to select the driver’s side
rearview mirror,
or to the right to select the passenger’s
side rearview mirror.
Then push the lever in the
direction
of the desired movement to adjust each &ur
so that you can see the side of the vehicle when you are
sittirag
in a comfortable driving position.
To lock the control, turn the lever to the center position.
This will keep the mirror &om moving if. the switch is
accidentally
bumped.
Convex Outside Mirror
You passenger’s ‘side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s. surface is curved
so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
A CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
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Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To
open, lift the latch release
on the left side of the glove
box door.
Card Holder (Option) Center Console Cupholder/Coinholder
(Option)

Press the button at the front edge to open the armrest
storage area for cassette tapes, gloves, etc.
A cupholder
flips forward for use.
The front doors on some vehicles have a card holder for
convenient storage
of business cards or parking lot ticket
stubs. The card holder has space for
up to five regular
business cards.
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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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While refueling, hang the cap inside the he1 door. If you have the (L36)~ 3800 V6 engine, your fuel cap
will be tethered and yw cannot hang it on the inside fuel
door while refueling.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise),
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Fuel Door Manual Release (‘Option)
L
If your vehicle has a fuel
door lock, the fuel door
can be opened manually
in case of an electrical
power
failure.
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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.
Checking T,hings Under the Hood
The following sections tell you how to check fluids,
lubricants and important underhood
parts.
A CAUTION:
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An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine
is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
A CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start
a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids,
and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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Usage
Door Locks
Trunk Release, RAC
Horns
Not Used
Miscellaneous Engines Controls
Fuel
Pump
Injectors
Powertrain Control Module
Not Used
' Not Used
AJC Programmer
Not Used
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