1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE roof

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

Accessory Power Outlet
On models with the overhead console, there is a 12-volt
ignition-fed outlet. Slide the cover aside to access
the outlet.
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it
or keep other things from working
as they should, This wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Check with
your dealer before adding
electrical equipment, and never use anything
requiring more than 15 amps.
Sunroof (Option)
Your vehicle may be
equipped with an
express-open sunroof. Press
the control switch rearward
and release it to open the
glass panel and sunshade.
If you want to stop the sunroof in a partially open
position, lightly press the switch again.
To completely
open the
sunroof, press the switch rearward again. The
sunshade can
also be opened by hand.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the control switch
forward to close the glass panel. Then, close the sunshade
by hand.
When the sunroof is in the closed position, press the
control switch forward to the vent position. Open the
sunshade by hand.
Press the switch rearward to close the rear vent.
The control switch will work only when the ignition is
on or during retained accessory power,
if you have that
option. See “Retained Accessory Power” in
the Index.
2-55

Fuse
1
2 3
4
5
1A
2A
3A
4A
5A
6A
7A
8A
9A
1B
2B
3B
4B
Usage
Circuit Breaker-Power Sunroof
Not Used
Power Seats
Not Used
Not Used
PASS-Key
Spare
Not Used
Not Used
Automatic A/C Control, Base Cluster,
Cruise Control
Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps,
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
Spare
Not Used
Not Used
Fuse Usage
5B Anti-Lock Brake System, Computer
6B
7B 8B
9B
1c
2c
3c
4c
5c 6C
7c
8C
9c
1D
2D
3D
4D
5D
6D
-
Command Ride
Brake and Hazard Lamps
Not Used
Interior Lighting
Cigarette Lighter
Air Bag System Spare
Not Used
Not Used
Cooling Fans, Transaxle
Parking Lampshterior Lamps
Not Used
Not Used
(Battery), Radio, Cluster
Ignition (RudCrank), Chime, Clu
Spare
Heated Mirror
Not Used
Base
NC
Fog Lamps
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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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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1-12
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............... 6-35
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-37
Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-28
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-37
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-65
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-66
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-5
Speedometer ................................... 2-61
SRS ......................................... 1-18
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-33
Starting
Your Engine ....................... 2-21. 2-22
Steam
........................................ 5-15
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 1 1
Magnasteer
TM ................................ 4- 10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-36
Wheel Touch Controls
......................... 3-26
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-5 1
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-38
Sun Visors .................................... 2-53
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-5 1
Sunroof ....................................... 2-55
Supercharged Engine ............................ 6- 13
Supercharger Oil
............................... 6- 19
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Supplemental Restraint System .................... 1 - 18 Tachometer
.................................. 2-62
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-37
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-28
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
..... 3.2. 3.3
Theater Dimming ............................... 2-47
Theft
......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent
Alarm System .................... 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-24
THEFTLOCK
TM ................................ 3-24
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-36
Time. Setting
the ................................ 3-9
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-48
Tirehading
................................... 4-29
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires ......................................... 6-41
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-47
Buying New
................................. 6-44
Chains ..................................... 6-48
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-25
Cleaning .................................... 6-54
Compact Spare
............................... 5-37
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflationcheck
............................... 7-31
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-43
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
..................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-47
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-45
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Although- we hope you'll never run into trod F on the road, refer to the following
pages
for help with some ofthe most common problems that may occur,
luvv to turn on your hazard warning flashers
* How to jump start your vehicle
0 How your vehicle should be towed
What to do if your engine overheats
0 How to change a flat tire
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Remote Keyless Entry (RI
Theft-Deterrent System I
PASS-Key@%
Performance Shiftint
Lomputer Command 'wer Remote Control
Mirrors ectior
2&3 mroof
Head-Up Display
Driver Information Cen
Steering Wheel Control L
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