2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE start stop button

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PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels.
It's the best position to use when you start your engine
because your vehicle can't move easily.
CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
See ªShifting Into PARK (P)º in the Index.
If you're pulling a trailer, see ªTowing a Trailerº
in the Index.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you
cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift
lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P)
and also release the shift lever button on floor shift
console models as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish (press the
shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor
shift console models). See ªShifting Out of PARK (P)º
in the Index.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see
ªStuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snowº in the Index.

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Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the master key to lock and unlock the glove box.
To open, lift the latch release on the left side of the
glove box door.
The VALET key will not work in the glove box
door lock.
Front Storage Armrest
Press the buttons on either side of the armrest to open
the storage area for cassette tapes, gloves, etc.
Center Console (Option)
Press the button at the front edge of the armrest to open
the storage area for cassette tapes, gloves, etc.
Rear Armrest
Your vehicle has a rear armrest with cupholders and a
pass
-through feature.
Rear Storage Compartment (Option)
Your vehicle may have a rear storage armrest with
cupholders and a pass
-through feature.
Lift the front of the cover on the armrest to reveal the
storage space.
Pull down the interior door to access the trunk.
Convenience Net (Option)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it
just inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops. For heavier loads, store them in
the trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're not using it.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Push down on the cover to reveal the front ashtray.
To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer.
On models without a console, there's an ashtray under the
instrument panel. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling
up on the tabs on either side. It snaps back into place.

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3. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter
button and the desired button on the HomeLink
Transmitter. Continue to press both buttons
through Step 4.
4. Hold down both buttons until you see the indicator
light on the HomeLink Transmitter flash slowly and
then rapidly. The rapid flashing indicates that the
HomeLink Transmitter has been programmed.
Release both buttons once the indicator light starts
to flash rapidly.
If you have trouble programming the HomeLink
Transmitter, make sure that you have followed the
directions exactly as described. The HomeLink
Transmitter may not work with older garage door
openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer
Safety Standards. If you cannot program the transmitter
after repeated attempts, refer to ªRolling Code
Programmingº later in this section or contact
the HomeLink Transmitter manufacturer
at 1
-800-355-3515.
Be sure to keep the original hand
-held transmitter
in case you need to erase and reprogram the
HomeLink Transmitter.Note to Canadian Owners: During programming,
the hand
-held transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting after one or two seconds. In this case, you
should press and re
-press the button on the hand-held
transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the
button on the HomeLink Transmitter. Release both
buttons when the indicator light on the HomeLink
Transmitter begins to flash rapidly.
Operating the HomeLink
Transmitter
Press and release the appropriate button on the
HomeLink Transmitter. The indicator light comes on
while the signal is being transmitted.
If the hand
-held transmitter appears to program the
HomeLink Transmitter but does not open your garage
door, and if the garage door opener was manufactured
after 1996, the garage door opener may have a ªrolling
codeº system. A rolling code system changes the code
of the garage door opener every time you open or close
the garage door.
To determine if you have this system, press the button on
the HomeLink Transmitter that you have programmed
already. If the indicator light on the HomeLink
Transmitter flashes rapidly for two seconds and then
turns solid, the garage door opener has a rolling code
system. In a rolling code system, the garage door motor
head unit must be trained to the HomeLink Transmitter.

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EXP (Export ID) Warning Message
83 SERVICE AIR BAG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
102 CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
140 DRIVER DOOR AJAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
141 FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. . . . . . . .
142 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
143 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
144 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
147 PARK BRAKE SET *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The EXP codes are used to make translation from
English to other languages easier.
Pressing any of the DIC control buttons will remove the
above messages or warnings from the DIC display,
unless noted by an asterisk (*).SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM - 54 : If you ever
see the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message,
it means there may be a problem with your stability
enhancement system. If you see this message, try to
reset the system (stop; turn off the engine; then start the
engine again). If the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM
message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You
should see your dealer for service. Reduce your speed
and drive accordingly.
Tire Pressure Status
- 144 : If you see the CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE message, you should stop as soon as
you can and check all your tires for damage. (If a tire is
flat, see ªIf a Tire Goes Flatº in the Index.) Also check
the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can.
See ªInflation
- Tire Pressureº and ªCheck Tire
Pressure Systemº in the Index.

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Automatic Operation
When the system is set for AUTO, your climate control
system will control the air delivery mode, fan speed,
A/C and RECIRC operations. Air will come from
the floor, panel or windshield outlets. The fan speed
will vary as the system maintains the selected
temperature setting.
When AUTO is selected, the A/C operation and air inlet
will be automatically controlled. The air conditioning
compressor will run at outside temperatures over
approximately 40
F (4
C). The air inlet will normally
be set to outside air. If it's hot outside, the air inlet will
automatically switch to recirculated inside air to help
quickly cool down your vehicle.
To find your comfort zone, start with 75
F (24
C)
temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the
system to regulate. Turn the TEMP knob up or down to
adjust the temperature setting if necessary. If you choose
the temperature setting of 60
F (15
C), the system will
remain at the maximum cooling setting and fan speed.
If you choose the temperature setting of 90
F (33
C),
the system will remain at the maximum heat setting and
fan speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not
cause the system to heat or cool any faster.Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the top of
the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor
regulates temperature based on sun load.
The EXT (exterior) temperature sensor is located in the
front of the vehicle behind the grille. The displayed
temperature is most accurate after the vehicle has been
moving for a few minutes. If the vehicle is stopped and
then restarted within 2 1/2 hours, the sensor will be hot
from the engine heat. In this case, the temperature first
displayed will continue to be the previous temperature.
The display will update after the vehicle has been
moving for a few minutes and the sensor has a chance
to cool down to the actual temperature.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on engine coolant
temperature. Pushing the fan button will override this
delay and change the fan to a selected speed.

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FWD (1): Press and hold this button to advance quickly
within a track. Release it to play the passage. You will
hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show
elapsed time.
RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order. RDM and the track number
will appear on the display.
REV (4): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly
within a track. Release it to play the passage. You will
hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show
elapsed time.
EQ: Press EQ to select the desired preset equalization
setting while playing a compact disc. The equalization
will be automatically set whenever you play a
compact disc.
SEEK: Press the down arrow while playing a CD to go
to the start of the current track if more than eight
seconds have played. Press the up arrow to go to the
next track. If you hold the button or press it more than
once, the player will continue moving backward or
forward through the disc.SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for
more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the
display and you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen to each
selection for a few seconds. The disc will go to the next
selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
selection. Press this button again to stop scanning.
The sound will mute while scanning. SCAN and the
track number will appear on the display.
RCL: Press this button to see how long the current track
has been playing. To change what is normally shown on
the display (track or elapsed time), press the button until
you see the display you want, then hold the button until
the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing, CD
TIME will appear on the display.
AM
-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is in the player.
CD AUX: With a compact disc in the player and the
radio playing, press this button to play a compact disc.
Press AM
-FM to return to the radio when a compact
disc is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely
inside the radio for future listening. The CD icon will
appear on the display when a compact disc is loaded.
If you have the optional CD changer and the CD
changer is loaded, the CD AUX button will activate
the changer and an icon will be lit in the display.

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REV (4): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly
within a track. Release it to play the passage. You will
hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show
elapsed time.
EQ: Press EQ to select the desired preset equalization
setting while playing a compact disc. The equalization
will be automatically set whenever you play a
compact disc.
SEEK: Press the down arrow while playing a CD to go
to the start of the current track if more than eight
seconds have played. Press the up arrow to go to the
next track. If you hold the button or press it more than
once, the player will continue moving backward or
forward through the disc.
SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for
more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the
display and you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen to each
selection for a few seconds. The disc will go to the next
selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. The
sound will mute while scanning. SCAN and the track
number will appear on the display.RCL: Press this button to see how long the current track
has been playing. To change what is normally shown on
the display (track or elapsed time), press the button until
you see the display you want, then hold the button until
the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing, CD
TIME will appear on the display.
AM
-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a
disc is in the player.
CD
-TAPE: With a cassette tape in the player and the
radio playing, press this button to play a cassette tape.
Press AM
-FM to return to the radio when a cassette tape
is playing. Press CD
-TAPE to switch between the tape
and compact disc if both are loaded. The inactive tape or
CD will remain safely inside the radio for future
listening. The display will show TAPE and CD icons.
If you have the optional CD changer and the CD
changer is loaded, the CD
-TAPE button will activate
the changer and an icon will be lit in the display.
EJECT: Press this button to remove the disc. The
radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either the
ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the radio
and ignition off if this button is pressed first.

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RDM (3): Press this button to enter the multi-disc
random play mode. RANDOM ALL will appear on the
display. The tracks on all the discs will play in random
order. Press and hold this button to enter the single
-disc
random play mode. RANDOM ONE will appear on
the display and a chime will sound. The tracks on the
current disc will play in random order. Press this button
again to turn off the random feature and return to
normal operation.
REV (4): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly
within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be
displayed with a flashing arrow to help you find the
correct passage.
(5): Press this button to select the previous disc in the
magazine. Each time you press this button, the disc
number on the radio display will go to that of the
previous available CD.
(6): No function when in CD changer mode.
RCL: Press this button to see how long the current track
has been playing. To change what is normally shown on
the display (track or elapsed time), press the button until
you see the display you want, then hold the button until
the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing,
CD TIME will appear on the display.SEEK: Press the down arrow while playing a CD to go
to the start of the current track if more than eight
seconds have played. Press the up arrow to go to the
next track. If the button is pressed more than once, the
player will continue moving backward or forward
through the disc.
TRACK SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK
arrows for two seconds until TRACK SCAN appears on
the display and you hear a beep. You will hear the first
few seconds of each track on the current disc. The sound
will mute while scanning. The SCAN icon will be lit
and the ªTº will blink to indicate track scan mode.
Press SEEK again to stop TRACK SCAN.
DISC SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows
for four seconds until DISC SCAN appears on the
display and you hear a double beep. You will hear the
first few seconds of track one on each disc. The sound
will mute while scanning. The SCAN icon will be lit
and the ªDº will blink to indicate disc scan mode.
Press SEEK again to stop DISC SCAN.