1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE gas tank

Fuel Gage
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
Cluster with Gages Cluster with Compass
and Gages
When the ignition
is on, your fuel gage tells you about
how much
fuel you have left. When the gage reads in
the yellow band, a warning
chime will sound and the
CHECK GAGES warning light will go on, if you have
this option. Here are some things that some owners ask about. None
of these show a problem with your fuel gage:
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At
the service station, the gas pump shuts off before
the gage reads
FULL (F).
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the
gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated the tank was half
full, but it actually took a
little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill
the tank.
The gage moves a little when you
turn a comer,
speed up, or make a hard stop.
The gage doesn't go back to
EMPTY (E) when you
turn off the ignition.
If you have the large span (220") gage, the
needle moves more for a given amount of fuel. This
does not indicate excessive fuel consumption, and
is normal.
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Fuel Door Lock (Option)
On a model equipped with the theft-deterrent system,
the fuel dmr is locked and unlocked together with the
driver’s power door lock. Therefore, to unlock the
fuel
filler door, you may use the outside door key lock, the
inside power door lock button
or the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
To unlock the fuel door, unlock the
driver’s door.
Filling Your Tank
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Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of
your vehicle. While refueling, hang the tethered
cap on the hook on
the inside of the fuel door.
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To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you
let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can
spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank
is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside
of Your Vehicle” in the Index. When you put
the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make
sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel cap has been left
off or
improperly installed. This would allow fuel
to
evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction
Indicator Lamp”
in the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not
fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 1
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace
parts as needed.
An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote?.)
0 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level \
and add oil as
needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote”f)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE I
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MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY:
DATE I
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fist).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
Cl Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission
Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace
parts as needed.
An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote?.)
0 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level \
and add oil as
needed (or
every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”
in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
DATE I
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
(See footnote
#.)
An Emission Control
Service.
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and \
add oil as
needed (or every
36 months, whichever occurs fist). See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
93,000 Miles (155 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE I
MILEAGE
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Long Trip/Hiehwav Maintenance Schedule
22,500 Miles (37 500 km) (Continued)
0 Rotate tires, See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for prope\
r
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
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Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
(See footnote +.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts
as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
For supercharged engines only: Check
the supercharger oil level and add oil as
needed (or
every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
DATE I
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance ‘Schedule
0 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level \
and add oil as
needed (or every
36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”
in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
CI Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect \
fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace
parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
67,500 Miles (I12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
DATE I
:
MILEAGE *‘“IJAL SERVICED BY:
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