1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

Calibrating the Compass
[MoDE)
CALIBRATE >
All electronic compasses need to kn'ow the magnetic
profile
of your car. This is called calibration and is done
automatically
by your compass. But, the feature is
available
if you would like to manually calibrate. Sometimes,
strong magnetic fields can affect the
compass. If the CALIBRATE light comes
on as shown
above, try calibrating the compass as follows:
1. Drive the car to an open, flat area.
2. Press and hold the MODE button until the
CALIBRATE light reappears,
3. Release the MODE button. The heading display will
4. Drive the car in small circles. Don't drive faster than
start to rotate.
10 mph (16 km/h).
out.
It usually takes one to five circles.
this when the direction bars are on and
the
CALIBRATE light is off.
5. Drive in circles until the CALIBRATE light goes
6. Your compass should be calibrated. You will know
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Compass Accuracy The rear defog system can affect accuracy, and the -
Your compass may show different headings around
bridges, power lines, large metal objects and steep hills.
This is normal and is true of compasses in general.
If you put large metal objects like golf clubs in the trunk
they could affect accuracy.
If the accuracy is close, the
compass will adapt to these objects over time. compass corrects for the
rear defog. However,
if the
rear defog is turned
on while making sharp turns, the
accuracy may be off. When you turn the rear defog off
again, the accuracy returns to normal.
Do not turn on the rear defog if you are trying to
calibrate, The system will not allow the calibration. You
will hear the chime, and CALIBRATE will flash for a
If you use an antenna with a magnetic base, it is best
to mount it away from the center of the trunk near the
rear window. few
seconds.
Be aware that metal objects are sometimes buried in the
ground. They can affect accuracy and you may not know
they are there. As an example, many concrete roads
have metal reinforcements inside.
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Pontiac. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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3-10 Comfort Controls
Standard Climate Control System
Electronic Climate Control System Air Conditioning
Heating
Ventilation System
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except
AM-FM Stereo
AM-FM Stereo 3-16
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3-25 3-27
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3-30 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player
and Equalizer
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Equalizer
Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care
of Your Compact Discs
Fixed Mast Antenna
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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system
work for
you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation
in your Pontiac. Your vehicle also has a
flow-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Standard Climate Control System
Fan Knob
The left knob is the fan knob and selects the force of
air you want. Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan
speed
and counterclockwise to decrease fan speed. The
fan will always
run unless the right control knob is
turned to
OFF. The fan must b'e on to run the air
conditioning compressor.
Temperature Knob
The center control regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn it toward the blue area
for cooler air. Turn it toward the red area for warmer air.
Mode Knob
The right control has settings for air conditioning and
non-air conditioning modes. The mode control allows
you to choose
the direction of air delivery.
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MAX: This setting provides maximum cooling with the
least amount
of work. MAX recirculates much of the air
inside your vehicle
so it cools quickly. The air is
directed through the instrument panel outlets.
A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle
and directs
it through the instrument panel outlets.
The air conditioning compressor operates in all air
conditioner positions.
12 BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper
portion of your body through the middle instrument
panel outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor.
2 VENT This setting directs airflow through the
middle
instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning
compressor is not working when
VENT is selected.
'I! HEATER: This setting directs warmed air through
the floor outlets. Some warm air is diverted to the
windshield to minimize fogging.
+# DEFOG: This setting directs air to the HEATER
outlets and toward the windshield.
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DEFROST This setting directs most of the air
toward the windshield.
Electronic Climate Control System (Option)
Fan Button
The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed.
Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow to decrease fan speed.
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