1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE flat tire

Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate
of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and a
half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations
in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B,
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based
on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which
all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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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
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
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A CAUTION:
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.
Tire Chains
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NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when
you must. Use only
SAE Class “S” type chains
that are the proper size for your tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them as
tightly
as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels
with chains on will damage your vehicle.
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IMPORTANT: I
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
GM - 1
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your
Pontiac dealer for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition,
but also helps the
environment.
All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper
vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or
the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pe~orm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
A-
Security While You Travel
1-800-ROADSIEE (1-800-762-3743)
As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in
the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program.
This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.
Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number
is
staffed by a team of technically trained advisors, who
are available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We take
anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing
minor repair information over the phone or making
arrangements to tow your vehicle to
the nearest
Pontiac dealer.
We will provide the following services for
3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), at no expense to you:
0 Fuel delivery
0 Keys locked in vehicle
0 Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service
0 Change a flat tire
0 Jumpstarts
0 Courtesy Transportation -- See Pontiac Courtesy
Transportation section for details

Section 9 Index
Accessory Inflator ............................. 2-54
Accessory Power Outlet
.......................... 2-55
Adjustable Support Seat
........................... 1-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain
... .................. 1-22
How
it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... 1.20. 2.63
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Air Cleaner .................................... 6- 17
Airconditioning
................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-65
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3-2. 3-3
Air Inflator System
.............................. 2-54 Appearance Care
............................... 6-49
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-56
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-52
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-53
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-28
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-24
Check
.. : ................................... 7-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-20
Operation
................................... 2-24
Overdrive
................................... 2-26
Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-34
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-26
Starting Your Engine
.......... ......... 2-21
Alarm. Univ6rsal Theft-Deterrent .................. 2- 16
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-47 Back-up amp 2-79
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-54 Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-37
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-30 Battery 6-32
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-30 Jumpstarting 5-3
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-23 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry 2-13
Anti-Lock Saver 2-48
Brakes ...................................... 4-7 Warnings 5-3
Anti-Lockout Feature ............................ 2-9 BBB Auto Line 8-9
...............................
.................
.......................................
.................................
..............
......................................
............................... Brake System Warning Light .......... . . 2-66. 4-7 WarningLight 2-64 ....................................
.................................
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Belt. Engine Accessory .......................... 6-67
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard. Driving In
............................. 4-27
Boost Gage
.................................... 2-74
Adjustment
.................................. 6-3 1
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Parking ..................................... 2-28
Pedal Travel
................................. 6-3 1
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-31
System Warning Light
......................... 2-65
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle
Shift Interlock Check ............. 2-32. 7-33
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Brakes.Anti -Lock ............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In.
New Vehicle .......................... 2- 19
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-46
BTSI Check
.............................. 2-32, 7-33
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-32
Brake
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-65
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2.15.2.33.2.34.4.28. 4.34
Cardholder
.................................... 2-51
Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-31
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3-13. 3-16
Care
....................................... 3-28
Errors
................................. 3-13, 3-16
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ................. 3-24 Center Passenger Position
. . , ........ ..... 1-24
CertificationLabel .............................. 4-30
CertificationEire Label
.......................... 4-30
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains, Tire
................................... 648
Changing a Flat Tire .............................. 5-25
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-68
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-72
Check Gages Messages
.......................... 2-78
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-78
Check
Oil Level Warning Light .................... 2-72
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-78
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-49
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-55
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-42
ChildRestraints ................................ l-34
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-40
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-44
TopStrap ................................... 1-39
WheretoPut
................................ l-38
Chrome Wheels, Cleaning ........................ 6-54
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-53
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-59
Cleaner,
Air ................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-54
Exterior Lamps/Lenses
........................ 6-53
Fabric
...................................... 6-50
Glass
....................................... 6-51
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-49
Instrument Panel ............................. 6-51
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-51
Leather
..................................... 6-51
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Driving (Continued) On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
ThrmrghWatm ............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-35
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Electrical Equipment. Adding
............... 3.28. 6.58
Electrical System
............................... 6-58
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
.......... 2-49
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3-3
Electronic Compass
............................. 2-79
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-31
Engine .................................. 6.11. 6.12
Accessory Belt
............................... 6-67
Coolant
..................................... 6-23
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-23
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-31
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-68
Exhaust ...................... 2-15.2-33.2-34. 4-28
Fuse Block (Driver’s Side)
...................... 6-60
Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) ................... 6-62
Oil Level Check .............................. 7-31
Overheating
................................. 5- 15
Running While Parked ......................... 2-34
Specifications
................................ 6-66
StartingYour ...........................2-21. 2-22
Identification
................................ 6-57
Supercharged
................................ 6-13 Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing ............... 4-38
Engine Oil .................................... 6-13
Adding
..................................... 6-14
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-71
What
Kind to Use ............................. 6-15
When to Change
.............................. 6-16
Ethanol
........................................ 6-5
Exhaust. Engine
................. 2-15.2-33.2-34. 4-28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-35
Express-Open
Sunroof ........................... 2-55
Additives
................................... 6-16
Checking ................................... 6-14
Used ....................................... 6-17
ExitLighting
.................................. 2-47
Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-50
Fan Control. Climate Control System ............ 3-2. 3-3
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-9
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-6
Finishcare
.................................... 6-53
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-27
Flashers.
Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass Feature ........................... 2-38
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-25
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-65
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-37
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-45
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-5
French Language
Manual ........................... ii
Front Towing
............................. 5-10. 5-12
Filter.
Air ..................................... 6-17
FinishDamage
................................. 6-55
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