1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE glove box

Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Pontiac has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we
know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in, the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
With
the ignition OFF and the driver’s door open, you’ll
hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the
ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your
steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your ignition
and transaxle.
And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them
in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0, Lock all @e doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
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Front Reading Lamps Rear Reading Lamps
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These lamps and the interior
These overhead lamps and
courtesy lamps
will come on the
interior courtesy lamps
when you open the doors. will come on when you
open the
doors,
To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, To turn on the reading lamp when the door is closed,
press either switch. Press
it again to turn the lamp off. slide the switch up. Slide it down to turn off the lamp.
TO avoid draining your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn Inadvertent Load Protection
off the reading lamps when leaving your vehicle. This feature shuts
off the courtesy, reading, trunk, glove
box and visor variity mirror lamps, if any are left on for
more than 10 minutes when the ignition is OFF. This
will keep your battery from running down.
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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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1. Twilight Sentinelmeadlamp Switch
2.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
3. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
I 2 ,,: '14. Instrument Cluster/Gages
c3; ;,5. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls
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6. Ignition Switch
7. Air Outlet
8. Climate Control System
9. Passenger's Side Air Bag
10. Glove Box
11. Audio System
12. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
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13. Driver's Side SRS Air Bag
14. Hood Release
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At Least %ice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your'
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for
any opened or broken air bag covers', and
h,ave them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular mainteaance.)
Automatic.nansaxle Check
Check the trmsaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
"Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if.needed.
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At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
,compartment, glove box door, console door and
any
folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment:
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Fluids and Lubricants .......................... 7-41
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-35
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-43
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4
French Language Manual ........................... ii
FrontTowing
............................. 5-10, 5-12
Fuel ........................................... 6-2
Canada ....................................... 6-3
DoorLock ................................... 6-4
Door Release ................................. 6-8
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage ........................................ 2-75
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-59
Gages
Boost ...................................... 2-75
&gjne Coolant Temperature .................... 2-68
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-73
Fuel ....................................... 2-75
Speedometer .......................... ; ...... 2-61
. Tachometer .................................... 2-62
GAWR ........................................ 4-30
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-21
GloveBox .................................... 2-4 9
Graphic Equalizer ......................... 3-15, 3-20
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-30
Guide en Frarqais ................................. ii
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs ......... ................ 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers ........................... 5-1
Head Restraints .................................. 1-4
Headlamps .................................... 2-41
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-32
High/Low Beam- Changer ...................... 2-35
On Reminder ................................ 2-41
Wiring ..................................... 6-58
Head-Up Display ............................... 2-76
High-Beam Headlamps ........................... 2-35
Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 4-23
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating ........................................ 3-6
Highway Hypnosis ............................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer ................. ; ............... 4-35
Hood
Release
...................................... 6-9
Hood Ajar Message ............................. 2-79
Horn ......................... 1 ................. 2-33 .
HUD .......................................... 2-76
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-19
Ignition Switch ................................. 2-17
Illuminated Entry ................................. 2-44
Inflator. Air .................................... 2-54
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-42
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-46
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