1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE park assist

The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on. But you can turn the
traction control system off if you ever need to. (You
should
turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck
in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle”
in the Index.)
To turn the system off, press
the
TRACTION
CONTROL button located
on the console next to the
gear shift selector.
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The traction control system warning light will come on
and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you
press
the button, the warning light will come on -- but the
system won’t
turn off right away. It will wait until there’s
no longex a current need to limit wheel spin.
You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing
the button again. The traction control system warning
light should
go off.
Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to.
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even
the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system. is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Magnasteer
Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteer TM , a
steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you
feel when steering.at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease
when parking, yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds.
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Battery ........................................ 6-3 1
Jump Starting ....... ! ......................... 5-2
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2- 10
Warning Light
............................... 2-64
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-8
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
BoostGage
.................................... 2-75
Adjustment
.................................. 6-3 1
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Lamp Monitor
............................... 2-80
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-28
Parking ..................................... 2-26
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-3 1
System Warning Light
......................... 2-65
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
............. 2-30. 7-38
Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6
Braking ........................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies ........................... 4-9
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2- 16
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-44
BTSI Check
.............................. 2-30. 7-38
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-32
Saver
.........'............................. 2-45
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
Belt. Engine Accessory
...................... 6-67. 6-68
Brake
PedalTravel
................................. 6-31
Trailer ...................................... 4-35
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-65
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2-31.4-29. 4-35
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7.36
Cassette Tape Player ....................... 3- 11 . 3-15
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-27
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................. 3.13. 3.16
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ................. 3-23
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-23
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
CertificationRire Label .......................... 4-30
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-26
Check Engine Light ............................. 2-69
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-74
Check Gages Messages
.......................... 2-79
Check Oil Level Warning Light .................... 2-72
Check Washer Fluid Message ..................... 2-79
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-43
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-55
Child Restraints
................................ 1-32
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-34
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-36
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-38
Where to Put
................................ 1-32
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-53
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-48
Check Oil Level Message ........ ............... 2-79
TopStrap
................................... 1-33
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safety Belt Extender ....... ....... 1-43
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-5
Adults
....................................... 1-9
Care
....................................... 6-52
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-23
Children
................. ............ 1-30
Driver Position ............................... 1 . 10
Extender
.................................... 1-43
How to Wear Properly .......................... 1-9
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1.12.1.41. 1.42
LapBelt
.................................... 1-23
Lap-Shoulder
....... : ................... 1.10. 1.24 .
Larger Children .............................. 1-40
Questions and Answers
......................... 1-9
Rear
Comfort Guides ............. .. ............. 1-27
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-24
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-24
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.5. 2.63
Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-43
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-22
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-30
Use
During Pregnancy ......................... 1-22
Why They Work ........................... ., ... 1-6
Safety Chains
................................... 4-35
Safety Defects. Reporting ......................... 8-9
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Seatback .Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1 . 11
...
...... , ... ,,Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
.... . Power Recliner ................................ 1-3
: . Reclining Front ............................... 1-3
".Seats
Adjustable Support
.............................. 1-3
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-2
...
..
Manual Front . . ... ......... 1-1
Power ..................... ....... 1-2
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Seat Controls ............................. 1-2, 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-34
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-24
Security Messages
............................. -2-79
SecuritySystem ................................ 2-15
Service
........................................ 6-1
Bulletins, Ordering
............................ 8-11
Manuals, Ordering
............................ 8-11
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-57
Publications, Ordering
......................... 8-11
Work,
Doing Your Own ......................... 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.................... 8-11
Service Publications
............................... 8-11
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ........... 1-21
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-54
Shift Lever ............................... 2-27, 2-28
Shifting
Automatic Trarisaxle
.......................... 2-21
Into
Park (P) ................................. 2-27
Out of Park .................................. 2-30
Performance
................................. 2-25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...................... 1-11
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ............... 6-36
Signaling
Turns ................................ 2-34
Sound Equipment, Adding ......................... 3-26
Spare Tire? Compact
............................. 5-38
Specificahom and Capacities ...................... 4-65
Specifications, Engine ........................... 6-66
Speech Impaired, Cusimner Assistance
............... 8-4
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
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