1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE bulb

If the arrows just stay on as you signal a turn or a lane
change,
a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers won’t see your
turn signal. If YOU have the
Driver Information Center, it will tell you
if you have a
burned out bulb. See “Driver Infomation Center” in
the Index.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident.
If the arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs.
See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’ in the Index.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 4/4 of a mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn
signal.
To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever
to the
off position.
Weadlamp High/Low Beam Changer
To change the headlamps
from low beam to high
beam
or high beam to low
beam, pull the turn signal
lever toward
you. Then
release
it. When the high
beams
are on, this light on
the instrument panel will
also be on.
Flash-To-Pass Feature
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It
works even if your headlamps are
off.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you a little,
but not
so far that you hear a click.
If your headlamps are
off or on low beam, your
high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as
long
as you hold the lever toward you and the
high-beam indicator on the dash will come
on. Release
the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off.
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Low Coolant Warning Light
LOW
COOLANT
If you have this light and it
comes on, your system may
be low on coolant and the
engine may overheat.
Check
to see if the level is low at the recovery tank, and
add coolant
if necessary. If the level is not low, have
your low coolant
warning system serviced. See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index.
The
LOW COOLANT warning light will also come on
when you turn on the ignition, but your engine
is not
running, as a check to show you it is working. If it
doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed right away.
After the bulb check, the light will
go out for 20 seconds.
If the light comes back on after 20 s’ecoaads, the system
may be low
on coolant. See “Engine COQ~~”~II
the Index.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature.
If the gage pointer moves
into the red area, your
engine is too
hot! The
CHECK GAGES light
will go on and a warning
chime
will sound.
It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you
have been operating your vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull
off the road, stop your
vehicle and turn
off the engine as soon as possible.
In the section “Problems on the Road,”
this manual
explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating’’ in
the Index.
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Check Oil Level Warning Light Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
CHECK OIL
LEVEL
The CHECK OIL LEVEL
light
turns on for three
seconds as
a bulb check
each time the ignition key is
turned to the
RUN position.
If the light doesn’t turn on,
have your vehicle serviced.
If the engine oil is more than one quart (0.95 L) low and
the engine has been shut off for at least eight minutes,
the
CHECK OIL LEVEL light will turn on for about
one minute and will then remain
0: il the next time
you start the vehicle.
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light turns on, the engine oil
level should be checked at the dipstick then brought up
to the proper level, if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
WASHER FLUID
This light will come on
when
your windshield
washers
are working and the
fluid container is less than
one-third full.
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LAMP MONITOR: Whenever you try to use one of
the following lamps, the LAMP MONITOR will tell you
if a bulb is out.
Headlamp (Low and High Beam)
Turn Signal/Parking/Stop
Parking Lamp/Sidemarker
Brake Lamp and Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
Back-up Lamp
Taillamp/Turn/Sidemarker/License
If a bulb is out, you will see a message, such as PARK
LAMP, and you will also see where the problem is on
the vehicle outline. The message stays
on until the
problem is fixed. See “Replacement Bulbs” in
the Index
for bulb details.
If a burned-out bulb is replaced, the warning light will
stay
on until the bulb is used. ’
Back Up . .
Tail . . .......
Message Bulbs Monitored
Hi Beam Lamp ....... Both Headlamp High Beams
Head Lamp
........... Both Headlamp Low Beams
Turn Signal
............. 1 Front Left Turnpark
1 Front Right Turnpark
1 Rear Left Turn
1 Rear Right Turn
....... .2 Back-up Lamps
........... 4 Tail Only
4 Stop/Tail
2 License Plate
1 Right Rear Sidemarker
1 Left Rear Sidemarker
Brake Lamp ............... 4 Rear Stop/Tail/Turn
1 Center High-Mounted Stop
................... 2 Front Park
Right Sidemarker Left Sidemarker
Park Lamp . .
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Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re
a good deal
longer, you’ll need
to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and,
if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid
jerky
or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Cheek
with your Pontiac dealer. The green arrows on
your
instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn
or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash
for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when
they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug a
trailer lighting system into your vehicle’s lighting
system, its bulb warning lights may not
let you know if
one of your lamps goes out. So, when you have a trailer
lighting system plugged in, be sure to check your
vehicle and trailer lamps
from time to time to be sure
they’re all working. Once you
disconnect the trailer
lamps, the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one
of
your vehicle lamps is out.
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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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Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section,
contact your Pontiac dealer’s service department.
Halogen Bulbs
‘ A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could
be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
For bulb type, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index.
Driver’s Side Replacement
If you go through a high pressure car wash, or it is very
humid,
your headlamps may “fog up.” This is normal.
The lenses should clear
by themselves in time.
1. Reach behind the headlamp assembly and turn the bulb
assembly counterclockwise to
remove the bulb assembly.
2. Remave the bulb from the assembly.
3. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the
new bulb assembly.
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3. Tip the assembly and turn the bulb assembly
counterclockwise to remove
it.
4. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the
new
bulb assembly.
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