1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE engine

If you never look at your instrument panel, you may not
see something important, such as
a warning light. So
be sure to scan your displays and controls and the
driving environment just as you would
in a vehicle
without
HUD.
NOTICE:
Although the HUD image appears to be near the
front
of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking aid. ’
The HUD was not designed for that purpose. If you
try to use it that way, such as in a parking lot, you
may misjudge distance and run into something.
The HUD controls are located to the left of the
steering
column.
1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control
all the way
up.
The brightness of the HUD image is determined by
whether the headlamp switch is on or off, and where
you have set the HUD dimmer control.
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Driver Information Center
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DRIVER TRIP
CHECK OIL LEVEL
WASHER FLUID
LOW COOLANT
CHECK QAOES
VOOD DOOR
TRUNK AJAR I
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LAMP
MONITOR
TURN SIQNAL
BACK UP TAIL
BRAKE LAMP
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If you have the Driver Information Center, it gives you
important safety and maintenanc,e facts. When you turn
the ignition on, the entire center lights
up for a few
seconds. Then it goes to work.
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FUNCTION MONITOR: This lets you know if
you are low on fluids or have a problem with a
vehicle function:
CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message could mean
your oil level is low.
If it comes on for more than
three seconds, see "Check Oil Level
Warning Light" . ..
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WASHER FLUID: This message means your
washer fluid tank is less than about
30% full. 'The
windshield portion of the vehicle outline
will also
glow.
If these come on, see "Windshield Washer
Fluid"
in the Index.
LOW COOLANT This message means your
coolant level has fallen to about half
full. If it comes
on, see "Engine Coolant" in the Index.
CHECK GAGES: If this light comes on and stays
on while you are driving, check your gages for fuel,
coolant temperature, oil pressure or battery voltage.
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SECURITY: You'll get a DOOR AJAR message if a
door is not fully closed. The vehicle outline will show
you which door it is. You
will also get a HOOD AJAR
or TRUNK AJAR message if the hood or the trunk isn't
fully closed. The vehicle outline will
also show you
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Pressing the AUTO button will display the requested
temperature, fan speed'and
air delivery mode for five
seconds, then change to display the outside air
temperature. Be careful not to put anything over the
sensor located in the middle
of the instrument panel near
the windshield, or over the sensor
in the gnlle above the
radio. These sensors are used by the automatic system to
regulate temperature.
The exterior temperature display sensor is in front
of the
car, near the radiator. This displayed temperature is most
accurate when the vehicle
is moving. During stops, or
while idling, the display shows the previous driving
temperature for best system control.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning
on the fan until warm air is available.
The length
of delay depends on outside air temperature,
engine coolant temperature, and time since the engine
was last started. Pushing the
fan button will override this
delay and change the fan to a selected single speed.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting the next time you start your engine.
Manual Operation
You may also manually adjust the delivery mode or
fan speed.
'!! HEAT: Manually selecting HEAT by cycling
through the
MODE settings will deliver air to the floor
outlets.
+# DEFOG: Manually selecting DEFOG by cycling
through the
MODE settings will deliver air to the floor
and windshield outlets.
12 BI-LEVEL: Manually selecting BI-LEVEL by
cycling through the MODE setting will deliver warm air
to the floor and cooler air to the middle instrument panel outlets.
OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air
will continue to flow through the vehicle, and the
system
will try to maintain the previously set
temperature. The outside temperature will show in the
display when the system
is OFF.
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A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning
on and
off. The system will cool and dehumidify the
air inside the vehicle.
In the AUTO mode, the display
will show that
A/C is active, but the air conditioning
compressor
only operates when the system determines
it
is needed.
RECIRC,: Press this button to limit the amount of fresh
air entering your vehicle. You may use this setting to
limit odors entering your vehicle. Press
REClRC to
change to a manual
MODE and air will recirculate for
10 minutes. RECIRC will show on the display and then
return to
EXT TEMP display.
DEFROST: Press this button to clear the windshield.
The system will automatically control the fan speed
if
you select defrost from AUTO.
OF O C: ‘Press this button to display the temperature in
degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside
air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
If you have the standard system, for quick cool-down on
very hot days,
use MAX with the temperature knob in
the blue area. If this setting is used for long periods of
time, the air in your vehicle may become too cold and
dry. For normal cooling on hot days, use A/C with the
temperature
knob in. the blue area. This setting cools the
air entering your vehicle and directs it through the
instrument panel outlets.
If you have the electronic system, press the A/C button
to
turn the system on. The system will cool and
dehumidify the air inside the vehicle.
Also while in
AUTO mode, the system will use FtECIRC as necessary
to cool the air.
&1 cool but sunny days, with the standard system through
manual operation of the electron& system, use BI-LEVEL
to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the
middle instrument panel outlets. To warrn or cool the
air
delivered, push the TE- button up or down.
When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice
slight changes
in your vehicle’s engine speed and power.
This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the
cornpressor on
and off to keep the desired temperature.
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If you have the rear seat passenger outlet, it's attached to
the back
of the console. You can adjust the airflow
toward either seating area, the floor or upward. Turn the
end
knobs up and down to direct airflow. Increase or
reduce
the amount of airflow by opening and closing the
louvers. Opening and closing the louvers will also direct airflow from side-to-side.
Ventilation Tips
0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work better, reducing the chance of
fogging your windows.
0 When you enter a vehicle with the standard system in
cold weather, select
HEATER to supply air through the
floor outlets. Then
turn the fan on high for a few
moments before driving away. This will blow moist air
from the intake outlets toward the floor, not the
windshield. It reduces
the chance of fogging your
windows. If you have the electronic system, the AUTO
setting will do this for you. Manual operation of the
electronic system in the
HEAT' mode will also supply
air through the floor outlets.
0 Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.
0 When the engine idles for a long time, the exterior
temperature sensor may cause the system to blow
air
that is too cool. Once the vehicle is moving again the
system will
try to maintain the set temperature inside
your vehicle.
display flashes (electronic system only) for some time,
the system may need repair. See
your Pontiac dealer.
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0 When you start your vehicle and the EXT TEMP
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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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Understanding Radio eception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But EM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings 'or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing
the sound to come
and go.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise
fkom things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this nois'e if you ever get it.
Tips About Your Audio System
I Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until
it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control
on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
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To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.'
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB'radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-- be sure you can
add what
you want. If you can, it's very
important to
io it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with
the operation of
your vehicle's engine, Delco radio or other
systems,
and even damage them. Your vehicle's
systems
may interfere with the operation of
sound equipment that has been added
improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone
units.
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This
is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool
between
hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much
faster if you
do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace
with the traffic and allow realistic following distances,
you will eliminate
a lot of unnecessary braking. That
means better braking
and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the
pedal may
get harder to push down. If your engine -
stops, you dill still have some power brake assist. But
you
will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is
used up,
it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder tol push.
Anti-Lock Brakes
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent
a braking skid.
When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive
away, your anti-lock, brake system
will check itself. You
may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while
this test is
going on, and you may even notice that your
brake pedal moves
a little. This is normal.
ANTILOCK (a)
If there’s a problem with the
anti-lock brake system, this
warning light will stay on.
See “Anti-Lock Brake
System
Warning Light” in
the Index.
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