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Lamps On Reminder
If you open the driver’s door while leaving the
headlamps or
parking lamps switch! on and the key
is removed from the ignition, you will hear a
warning chime.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (Dm) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel monitors
the exterior light level for the operation
of DRL and
twilight sentinel,
so be sure it isn’t covered. The DlU
system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at
a reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is OFF and
0 The transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps
will be
on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be
lighted either.
When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam
headlamps will change
to full brightness. The other
lamps that
come on with your headlamps will also come
on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps
will go
off, and your low-beam headlamps change to the
reduced brightness
of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the
transaxle into
PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until
you shift out of
PARK (P).
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At night, you can turn off
all exterior lamps when you
are in PARK (P) by moving
the twilight sentinel control
all the way to MIN. Fog Lamps
The switch for your fog
lamps is in the front of the
front reading lamps.
If it Was On Mm, move the control to the right to tUlTl it
An indicator light in the switch will glow when the fog
on, then back to MIN. The lamps will come back on
lamps are on. Your headlamps must be on low beams
when you put the transaxle in gear. or your parking lamps must be on for your fog lamps
Twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on for up to to
Work-
three minutes, to light
your way when you leave If your fog lamps are on when you use your
your vehicle. flash-to-pass feature, the
fog lamps will be disabled
to operate this feature. See
‘‘Twilight Sentinel” later in this section to learn how while the flash-to-pass feature is being used.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need
it.
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Twilight Sentinel Also, it's possible that your headlamps may go out if
you drive from a dark area into a bright area like a
fish in the headlamp switch
lighted parking lot.
If this happens, turn on your
to turn your headlamps
off. headlamps with the regular headlamp switch,
Turn the twilight sentinel
knob located behind
the headlamp switch
Instrument Panel Intensity/Brightness
toward MAX.
Interior Lamps
Control
You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lights
by turning the headlamp switch. Turn the switch
clockwise to brighten the instrument cluster lights
and
displays. Turn the switch clockwise all the way to turn
on the interior courtesy lamps. Turn the switch
counterclockwise to dim the instrument cluster lights
and displays and
to turn off the courtesy lamps.
At
night, you can turn off all exterior lamps when you
are in PARK (P) by moving the twilight sentinel
control
all the way to MIN. If it was on MIN, move
the control to the right to turn it on, then back to MIN.
The lamps will come back on when you turn the knob
toward MAX.
Twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on for up
to three minutes, to light your way when you leave
your vehicle.
To operate twilight sentinel, turn the control to MAX for
the three minute delay. Tm it the other way to reduce the
delay.
Turn the control to MIN to turn twilight sentinel off.
Delayed Illumination
When you open the door to enter your vehicle, the
interior lamps will corne on. When you close the door
with the ignition
off, the interior lamps will stay on for
25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to an on
position. Pleas'e note that locking the doors will override
the delayed illumination feature and
the lamps will turn
off right away.
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Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out
of the courtesy lamps instead
of immediate turn off.
Exit Lighting
With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for
25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition.
This will give you time to find the door pull handle
or
lock switches as you exit the vehicle.
Illuminated Entry (Option) Front Reading Lamps
These lamps and
the
interior courtesy lamps
will come
on when you
open the doors.
When you press the unlock button on the optional
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, the lamps inside your
TO turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed,
vehicle will go
on. These lamps will go off after about press either switch. Press it again to turn the lamp off.
25 seconds, or when you start your engine. Pressing the
lock button on your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter
will turn the lights immediately off.
If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn off
after
10 minutes to save your battery.
To avoid draining your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn
off the reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.
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Electrochromic DaylNight Rearview Mirror (Option)
Your Pontiac may have an automatic electrochromic
dayjnight rearview mirror.
This mirror automatically changes
to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the
mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell built into the mirror surface senses when
headlamps are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a
few seconds). The mirror
will return to its clear daytime
state when the glare is reduced. Press the button at the base
of the mirror to turn on the
automatic feature. The button has an indicator light to
show it is on. Press the button
again to turn the
automatic feature
off.
Time Delay
The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which
prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to
the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of
the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The reverse day mode is another important feature of the
electrochromic mirror. When you shift into
REVERSE
(R), the mirror changes to the day mode. This gives you
a bright image in the mirror as you back
up.
Cleaning the Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the
photocells when necessary.
Manual Remote Control Mirror
The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you
can just see the side of your vehicle when you
are sitting
in
a comfortable driving position.
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Convenience Net (Option)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
just inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
It can
help keep them from falling
over during sharp turns or
quick starts
and stops. For heavier loads, store them in
the trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you’re not using
it.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
To use a lighter, just push the center in all the way and
let it go. When it is ready, the center will pop back by
itself. Pull out the entire unit to use it.
I NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating.
If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Lift the cover to reveal the front ashtray.
To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer.
On models without a console, there’s an
ashtray/cupholder under the instrument panel.
To clean
the ashtray, lift it out by pulling up
on the tabs on either
side. It snaps back into place.
To open the rear ashtrays, lift the cover.
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Visor Vanity Mirror
I NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them
on fire,
causing damage.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also remove them from the center mount and swing
them to the side, while the auxiliary sunshade remains to
block glare from the front.
Open the
cover to expose the vanity mirror.
If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors,
the lamps come on when you open the cover. You can
adjust the brightness of the lamps by moving the switch.
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NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything
requiring more than
15 amps.
Sunroof (Option)
Your Bonneviile may
be equipped with
an
express-open sunroof. Press
the control switch rearward
and release it to open the
glass panel and sunshade.
If you want to stop the sunroof in a partially open
position, lightly press the switch again.
To completely
open the sunroof, press the switch rearward again. The
sunshade can also be opened by hand.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the control switch
forward to close
the glass panel. Then, close the
sunshade by hand.
When the sunroof is in the closed position, press the
control switch forward to the vent position. Open the
sunshade by hand.
Press the switch rearward to close the rear vent.
Your sunroof provides an airy, spacious feel to your
vehicle’s interior and can also increase ventilation. It
includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade.
The control switch will work only when the ignition is
on or during Retained Accessory Power, if you have that
option. See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.
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