1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE height

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that
is right for you. To
move it down, squeeze the release handle and move
the height adjuster to the desired position.
You can move
the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the
release handle. After you move the adjuster to where
you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the
release handle to make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height
so that the shoulder portion of the
belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be
away from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder.
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2. Adjust the seat, if necessary, before setting the
height control.
Slide the ADJUST (image height) control all the way
up, raising the image as far as possible. Then slide
the HUD image height control down
so the image is
as low as possible but in full view.
image is no brighter than necessary.
To turn the HUD
off, slide the HUD dimmer control all the way down.
3. Slide the dimmer control downward until the HUD
If the sun comes out,
or it becomes cloudy, or if you turn
on your headlamps, you may need to adjust the HUD
brightness using the HUD dimmer control. Polarizing
sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.
Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove
any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of
the HUD image.
Spray household glass cleaner
on a soft, clean cloth.
Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it.
Do not spray
cleaner directly on the lens, because the cleaner fluid
could leak inside the unit if you do.
If YOU can’t see the HUD image when the ignition is on,
check to see
if
0 The headlamps are on.
Anything is covering the HUD unit.
The HUD dimmer control is adjusted correctly.
0 The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height.
0 A fuse in the fuse panel may be blown. See “Fuses
If the HUD image is not clear, it could be too bright.
Move the HUD dimmer control further downward. You
may need to clean the windshield and HUD lens.
and Circuit Breakers”
in the
Index.
Your windshield is part of the HUD system.
If you ever
have to have a new windshield, be sure to get one
designed for HUD. If you don’t, the HUD image may
look blurred and out of focus.
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Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a mo’dern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together
if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure
you get new approved
GM replacement parts. If you
don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you’ve come
to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one
of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend
a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more,
take
off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This
will help keep your battery from running down.
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if
you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature”
in the Index.
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Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control.
You could have a collision in
which
you or others could be injured. Always
use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for replacement.
i
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel’can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more imfQmation.
Used Replacement Wheels
I A CAUTION:
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Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how
far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
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Engine Specifications
3800 Series I1 Engine (L36)
VIN Engine Code K
Type V6
Displacement
3.8 Liters
Horsepower 205-hp
Firing Order 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature 195°F (91OC)
3800 Series I1 Supercharged Engine (L67)
VIN Engine Code 1
Type V6
Displacement 3.8
Liters
Horsepower 240-
hp
Firing Order 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature 195°F (91OC)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ............ AC Type A-1096C
Engine Oil Filter
.............. AC Type PF-47
Transaxle Filter
.......... GM Part No. 865 1909
Spark Plugs .................. AC Type 41-921
Gap:
0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type
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Length .................... 22 inches (56 cm)
Pin
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ........... 110.8 inches (28 1.4 cm)
Tread Width Front
................. 60.4 inches (153.4 cm)
Rear
.................. 60.3 inches (153.2 cm)
Length
............... 201.9 inches (512.8 cm)
Height
.............. 55.7 inches (141.5 cm)
Width ........ + ........ 74.6 inches (1 89.5 cm)
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