1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE interior lights

Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featur\
es on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking.
Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2-2
2-4 2-
10
2- 14
2-15
2-16
2-18
2- 19
2-20
2-21
2-23
2-24
2-28
2-29 2-32
2-33 2-33 Keys
Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry (Option)
TnXnk
Theft
Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option)
PASS-Key@
I1
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting
Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation
Computer Command Ride (Option)
Shifting Into PARK (P)
Shifting Out
of PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-34
2-35
2-35
2-36
2-36
2-43
2-46
2-48 2-5
1
2-53
2-54
2-55
2-56 2-62
2-74
2-77
2-79 Running
Your Engine While You’re Parked
Windows Horn
Tilt Wheel
Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Sun Visors
Air Inflator System (Option)
Sunroof (Option)
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Head-Up Display (Option)
Driver Information Center (Option)
Electronic Compass (Option)
2-1

Twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on for
up to three minutes, to light your way when you leave
your vehicle.
To operate twilight sentinel, turn the control to MAX for
the three minute delay.
Turn it the other way to reduce
the delay.
Turn the control to MIN to turn twilight
sentinel
off.
Also, it’s possible that your headlamps may go out if
you drive fiom a dark area into a bright area like a
lighted parking
lot. If this happens, turn on your
headlamps with the regular headlamp switch.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel IntensityBrightness
Control
You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lights
by
turning the headlamp switch. Turn the switch to the
right to brighten the instrument cluster lights and
displays. Turn the switch to the right all the way to turn
on the interior courtesy lamps. Turn the switch to the
left to dim the instrument cluster lights and displays
and
to turn off the courtesy lamps.
Delayed Illumination
When you open the door to enter your vehicle, the
interior lamps
will come on. When you close the door
with the ignition off, the interior lamps will stay on for
25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to an on
position. Please note that locking the doors with the
power door lock switch
will override the delayed
illumination feature
and the lamps will turn off
right away.

Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out of
the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off.
Exit Lighting
With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for
25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition.
This will give you time to find the door pull handle or
lock switches as you exit the vehicle.
Illuminated Entry (Option)
When you press the unlock button on the optional
remote keyless entry transmitter, the lamps inside your
vehicle will
go on. These lamps will go off after about
25 seconds, or when you start your engine. Pressing the
lock button on your remote keyless entry transmitter
will turn the lights immediately
off.
If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn off
after 10 minutes to save your battery.
Front Reading Lamps
These front reading lamps
and the interior courtesy
lamps will come on when
you open the doors.
To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed,
press either switch. Press it again to turn the lamp
off.
To avoid draining your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn
off the reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.
2-47

Inspections (Continued) Throttle System
.............................. 7-35
CaliperKnuckle
.............................. 7-36
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-56
Brightness Control
............................ 2-46
Cleaning
.................................... 6-5 1
Cluster ........................... 2.58.2.59. 2.60
InteriorLamps
................................. 2-46
Jack, Tire
.................................... 5-27
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-32
Jumpstarting ................................... 5-3
Key Reminder Warning
..................... 2- 15. 2-2 1
KeylessEn try ......................................
Instant Alarm ................................ 2-11
Personalization Features
....................... 2- 11
Resynchronization ............................ 2- 11
Security Feedback ............................ 2-12
Keys .......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Certificatioflire
............................. 4- 30
Service
Parts Identification ..................... 6-57
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-57
Lamps
........................................ 2-43
Interior ..................................... 2-46
Monitor Message
............................. 2-78
%Reminder
................................ 2-43
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-9
Level Control. Electronic
......................... 4-31
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-45
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-31
Lighter
....................................... 2-53
Lights
Air Bae Readiness ....................... 1.20. 2.63 ~~ ~
Anti-Gck Brake System Warning ............ 2.66. 4.7
Battery
Warning .............................. 2-64
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-65
Check Engine ................................ 2-68
Check Gages
................................ 2-72
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-67
Low Washer
Fluid ............................ 2-72
Oil Level Warning
............................ 2-72
Safety Belt Reminder ...................... 1-6, 2-63
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-66, 4-9
Traction
Off Warning ...................... 2-66. 4-9
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................... 4-29
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Anti-LockoutFeature
.......................... 2-9
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
FuelDoor
.................................... 6-6
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-34
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-32
Trunk ...................................... 2-14
Automatic Door. Customizing
.................... 2-6
Low Coolant Message
........................... 2-78
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-67
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
RearDoorSec
urity ............................. 2-8
9-6