1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE glove box

Theft Parking Lots
Vehicle theft is big b’usiness, especially in some cities.
Although
your Pontiac has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put
on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for
joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
With the ignition
off and the driver’s door open, you’ll
hear
a tone reminding you to remove your key from the
igniti’on and take it with you. Always do this. Your
steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your ignition
and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember
to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put
them in a storage area, or take them with you. If you
park in
a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Turn the Valet Lockout switch on.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option)
If your Pontiac has this option, it has a theft-deterrent
alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light
will flash as you open the door (if your ignition
is OFF).
This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent
system when leaving your vehicle.
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Rear Reading Lamps Mirrors
To turn on the reading lamp when the door is closed,
slide the switch up. Slide it down to turn
off the lamp.
Inadvertent Load Protection
This feature shuts off the courtesy, reading, trunk, glove
box and visor vanity mirror lamps if any are left
on for
more than
10 minutes when the ignition is OFF. This
will keep your battery from running
down.
Inside Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror
When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the mirror
so you can see clearly behind your car.
Grip the mirror in the center to move
it up or down and
side to side. The day-night adjustment allows you to
adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps
behind you. Pull the tab forward for daytime use. Push
it
back for night use.
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Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the control
lever on the drives’s door.
To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, sit in the driver’s
seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you.
Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option)
A control lever on the
driver’s door controls both
outside rearview mirrors.
Turn the lever to the left to select the driver’s side
rearview mirror,
or to the right to select the passenger’s
side rearview
mirror. Then push the lever in the
direction of
the desired movement to adjust each mirror
so that you can see the side of the vehicle when you are
sitting in
a comfortable driving position.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
A CAUTION:
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles)
look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could
hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To
open, lift the latch release on the left side of the glove
box door.
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1. Twilight Sentinel/Headlamp Switch
2. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
3. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
4. Instrument Cluster/Gages
5. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls
6. Ignition Switch
7. Air Outlet
8. Climate Control System
9. Passenger’s Side Air Bag
10. Glove Box
11. Audio System
12. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
13. Driver’s Side SRS Air Bag
14. Hood Release
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