2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE window

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When the weather is cool or damp, operating in
RECIRC for extended periods of time may cause
fogging of the vehicle's windows. To clear the fog, press
the OUTSIDE AIR button and select either DEFOG or
FRONT defrost. Be sure A/C OFF is not selected to
allow the air conditioning compressor to run
automatically and help dehumidify the air.
OUTSIDE AIR: Press this button to allow fresh
air to enter your vehicle if you currently have RECIRC
selected. You may also override the system's automatic
use of RECIRC by selecting OUTSIDE AIR.
FRONT: Press this button to clear the windshield.
The system will automatically control the fan speed if
you select defrost from AUTO. If the outside
temperature is 38
F (3
C) or warmer, your air
conditioning compressor will automatically run to help
dehumidify the air and dry the windshield.
Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
If you have the standard system, for quick cool
-down on
very hot days, use the airflow from the PANEL outlets,
press RECIRC and A/C with the temperature knob in
the blue area. If this max A/C setting is used for long
periods of time, the air in your vehicle may become too
cold and dry. For normal cooling on hot days, use
A/C without RECIRC with the temperature knob in the
blue area.
If you have the electronic system, in AUTO mode
the system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the
vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the system
will maximize its performance by using RECIRC
as necessary.
On cool, but sunny days, with the standard system or
through manual operation of the electronic system, use
BI
-LEVEL to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler
air to the instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool the
air delivered, turn the TEMP knob up or down.

3-9 Heating
If you have the standard system, on cold days use
FLOOR with the temperature knob in the red area. If
you have the electronic system, press AUTO and adjust
the temperature by turning the TEMP knob up or down.
You may also adjust the electronic system manually by
pressing the MODE button and selecting FLOOR.
Again, adjust the temperature by turning the TEMP
knob up or down.
With either system, outside air will be heated and sent
through the floor outlets. The heater works best if you
keep your windows closed while using it.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the
windshield and side windows clear. Use FRONT defrost
to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in
extremely humid or cold conditions.
If you have the standard system, select DEFOG and
adjust the fan speed to your comfort level. Turn the A/C
on to help dehumidify the air. Use FRONT defrost with
the temperature toward the red area and the fan control
toward high.
If you have the electronic system and select FRONT
defrost or DEFOG from AUTO, the system will control
the fan speed. Adjust the temperature and fan speed to
your comfort level. After the windshield is clear, adjust
the temperature to your normal setting and select the
AUTO button and return to AUTO mode and
fan control.
For maximum FRONT defrost performance under
extreme icing or frosting conditions, increase the
temperature setting to 90
F (33
C) and increase the
fan speed to high.

3-10 Rear Window Defogger
The lines you see on the
rear window warm the
glass. Press the button to
start warming your window.
A light will glow in the
button while the defogger
is working.
If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this
button will activate them.
After 10 minutes it will turn off by itself, or press the
button during the heating cycle to turn it off. If you need
additional warming time, push the button again. The
system will then operate for five minutes before turning
off by itself. If your speed is maintained over 30 mph
(48 km/h), the rear defog will not turn off automatically
to help keep the rear glass clear.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.NOTICE:
Do not try to clear frost or other material from
the inside of the rear window with a razor blade
or anything else that is sharp. This may damage
the defogger grid. The repairs wouldn't be
covered by your warranty.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use the panel outlet setting (on the
standard system) to direct outside air through your
vehicle. Air will flow through the instrument
panel outlets.
Your vehicle's flow
-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it's moving. When the
vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through by selecting any air delivery mode and any
fan speed.

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Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work better, reducing the chance of
fogging your windows.

In cool damp weather, minimize your use of
RECIRC to reduce the chance of fogging
your windows.

When you enter a vehicle with the standard system
in cold weather, select FLOOR mode to supply air
through the floor outlets. Then turn the fan on high
for a few moments before driving away. This will
blow moist air from the intake outlets toward the
floor, not the windshield. It reduces the chance of
fogging your windows. If you have the electronic
system, the AUTO setting will do this for you.
Manual operation of the electronic system in the
FLOOR mode will also supply air through the
floor outlets.

Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.Audio Systems
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the
most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it
first. Find out what your audio system can do and how
to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio
Data System
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. AM
will appear on the display for morning hours. Press and
hold MIN until the correct minute appears. The clock
may be set with the ignition on or off.
To set the clock to the time of a station broadcasting
Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold
HR and MIN at the same time until TIME UPDATED
appears on the display. If the time is not available
from the station, NO UPDATE will appear on the
display instead.

3-44 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with
lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Diversity Antenna System
Your AM-FM antennas are located in the front
windshield and rear window. Be sure that the inside
surfaces of the front windshield and rear window are not
scratched and that the lines on the glass are not
damaged. If the inside surfaces are damaged, they could
interfere with radio reception.
NOTICE:
Do not try to clear frost or other material from
the inside of the rear window with a razor blade
or anything else that is sharp. This may damage
the rear defogger grid and affect your radio's
ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs
wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
If, when you turn on your rear window defogger, you
hear static on your radio station, it could mean that a
defogger grid line has been damaged. If this is true, the
grid line must be repaired.
If you choose to add an aftermarket cellular telephone to
your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the
glass, be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for
the AM
-FM antennas or place the cellular telephone
antenna over the grid lines.
Chime Level Adjustment
The volume level of the vehicle's chimes can be
controlled by the radio. To change the volume level,
press and hold pushbutton six with the ignition on and
the radio power off. The chime volume level will change
from the normal level to loud, and LOUD will be
displayed on the radio. To change back to the default or
normal setting, press and hold pushbutton six again.
The chime level will change from the loud level to
normal, and NORMAL will be displayed.

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Here are some things you can check before a trip:

Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?
Are all windows clean inside and outside?

Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?

Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?

Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?

Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble
-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long
-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?

Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?

Maps: Do you have up
-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as ªhighway hypnosisº?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the
road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the
road in less than a second, and you could crash and
be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:

Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.

Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.

If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.

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Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that
you've been stopped by the snow.

Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.
If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body
insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor
mats
-- anything you can wrap around yourself or
tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill
you. You can't see it or smell it, so you might not
know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle, especially any
that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check
around again from time to time to be sure snow
doesn't collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that's away from the wind. This will help
keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well
-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.

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Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four
wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed,
see ªTowing Your Vehicleº in the Index.
NOTICE:
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground will damage drivetrain components.
Loading Your Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire
-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight
and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all
nonfactory
-installed options.