1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE air conditioning

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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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
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Tape Player
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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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Manual Operation
You may also manually adjust the air delivery mode or
fan speed.
'!A 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.
'!! 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 RECIRC to
change to a manual MODE and
air will recirculate until
the RECIRC button is pressed again. RECIRC will show
on the display and then return to EXT TEMP display.
Operating the RECIRC mode in cold temperatures or
under high humidity conditions may cause moisture to
form on the inside of the windshield. If this condition
occurs, deselect the RECIRC button.
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.
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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 RECIRC as necessary
to cool the air.
On cool but
sunny days, with the standard system or
through manual operation
of the electronic system, use
BI-LEVEL to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air
to the middle instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool
the air delivered, push
the TEMP button up or down.
When the air conditioning system is in
AUTO mode,
the
A/C light will always be on. When the ambient
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temperature outside the vehicle reaches 40°F (4" C),
the compressor will remain on continuously.
Heating
If you have the standard system, on cold days use
HEATER with the temperature knob in the red area. If
you have the electronic system, press AUTO and adjust
the temperature by pressing the
TEMP up or down
arrow. You may also adjust the electronic system
nmnually
by pressing the MODE button and selecting
HEAT. Again, adjust the temperature by pressing the
TEMP up or down arrow.
With each system, outside air will
be brought in and sent
through the floor outlets. The heater works best if you
keep your windows closed while using it.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling
is needed, use VENT (on the standard system)
to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow
through the middle instrument panel 'outlets.
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when
it's moving, When the
vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through by selecting any air choice (except the rear
window defogger) and any fan
speed.
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v Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your Pontiac. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a
part devoted to its appearance care.
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Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Appearance
Care
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of
Your Pontiac
Care
of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac
Cleaning Aluminum
or Chrome Wheels
Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage
Finish Damage
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Engine Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Vehicle Dimensions
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Capacities and Spc Ltions
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants’’ in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive)
Pan Removal and Replacement ......... ........................................ 6.0 quarts (6.1 L)
After Complete Overhaul .......................................................... 11 quarts (10.4 L)
Cooling System ................................................................. 13 quarts (12.3 L)
Engine Crankcase ............................................................... 4.5 quarts (4.3L)
When draining or replacing torque conver,ter, more fluid may be needed.
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Oil change with filter change
FuelTank ........................... ................................ 18 gallons (68 L)
Tire Pressures ................................... See Tire-Loading Information label on the driver’s door.
Refrigerant (R=134a), Air Conditioning ....................... See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
WheelNutTorque ............................................................ 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be
sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.
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L36 Engine Accessory Belt
The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. This
diagram shows the features connected and the routing.
See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index for when to
check the belt.
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A. Power Steering
B. Generator
C. Air Conditioning
D. Crank
E. Coolant Pump
E Idler
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