1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

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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Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of
your vehicle.
A CAUTION: .
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline
or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials
away from gasoline.
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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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If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be
badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out
on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any
‘(hiss” noise to stop. Then un,screw
the cap
all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside
of Your Pontiac” in the Index.

When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until
you .hear at least three clicks. Make sure you
fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine
if the fuel
cap has been, left
off or improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See
“Malfmction Indicator
Lamp” in the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit
or have proper
venting, and your’fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
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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.
Y
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:
i
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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Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull
the hood release handle
inside the vehicle. It is next
to the parking brake pedal
near the floor.
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Then go to the front of the vehicle and push up on the
secondary hood release.
Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure
all the filler caps are
on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close
it firmly.
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3800 Series I1 Engine (L36 - Code K)
When you open the bod, you’ll see:
A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
B. Battery
C. Radiator Pressure Cap
D. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Air Cleaner
F. Automatic
Transaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
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3800 Supercharged Engine (L67 - Code 1) (Option)
When you open the hood, ~011'11 see:
A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank D. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder
B. Battery
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Air Cleaner
C. Radiator Pressure Cap F. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
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