2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE ECU

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Premium Services (Includes Safety and
Security Services)

Route Support -- An advisor can provide directions
or guidance to anywhere you want to go. In addition,
they can help you locate gas stations, rest areas,
ATMs, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries and more.

Concierge Services
-- The concierge advisor can
obtain tickets, reservations, or help with vacation/trip
planning and other unique items and services.

Ride Assist
-- An advisor can locate transportation
in the event that you are unable to drive.
OnStar System Limitations
Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber
Services Agreement.
OnStar Service is:

Available in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska,
Hawaii and Canada;

available when the vehicle is within the operating
range of a cellular provider;
subject to limitations caused by atmospheric
conditions, such as severe weather or topographical
conditions, such as mountainous terrain;

subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations.
Global positioning capabilities used to deliver
OnStar Service will not be available if satellite signals
are obstructed.
OnStar will not function if the vehicle's battery is
discharged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative if
the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle
electrical system components are damaged.
Safety and security services are provided by existing
governmental emergency service providers. OnStar will
use reasonable efforts to contact the appropriate
emergency service provider and request assistance but
cannot promise that they will respond to the call in a
timely manner or at all.

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This light on the instrument
panel cluster reminds you to
activate the theft
-deterrent
system when leaving your
vehicle. See ªUniversal
Theft
-Deterrentº in the
Index for more information.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
(If Equipped)
This light is part of the
systems monitor. It will
come on and a warning
chime will sound when the
washer fluid container is
less than one
-third full.
On vehicles with a DIC, the WASHER FLUID light is
replaced by the WASHER FLUID LOW message.
See ªDIC Warnings and Messagesº in the Index for
more information.
Check Gages Warning Light (If Equipped)
This light is part of the
systems monitor. It will
come on briefly as a bulb
check when your ignition is
turned to ON.
If this light comes on and stays on while you are
driving, check your gages for fuel, coolant temperature,
oil pressure and voltage.
Door Ajar Light (If Equipped)
This light is part of the
systems monitor. It will
come on and a warning
chime will sound when the
driver's door or one of the
passenger's doors is not
completely closed.
On vehicles with a DIC, the door that is ajar will be
shown as an icon next to the vehicle outline and a
message will appear on the display. See ªDIC Warnings
and Messagesº in the Index for more information.

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Be aware that metal objects are sometimes buried in the
ground. They can affect accuracy and you may not know
they are there. As an example, many concrete roads
have metal reinforcements inside.
Also, if you drive with the trunk open, this could affect
accuracy and could decalibrate the compass.
Driver Identifier DIC Display
This feature allows two different drivers to store and recall
their own preferred display mode. The personalization
settings displayed on the DIC are determined by the
transmitter used to enter the vehicle. After the unlock
button of a remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped)
is pressed and the ignition is in ON, the DIC will display
the identified driver. The settings can also be changed by
briefly pressing one of the MEMORY buttons located on
the driver's door.
The DIC is used to program information for DRIVER #1
and DRIVER #2. The DIC will identify a person as
UNKNOWN DRIVER if they are neither DRIVER #1 nor
DRIVER #2.
DIC Personalization Programming
The DIC can be used to program the following
personalization features available with your vehicle:

Automatic Door Locks

Window Lockout

Security Feedback

Delayed Locking

Perimeter Lighting

Memory Seats

Parallel Park Assist Mirror (Tilt Mirror)

Driver ID
The DIC is used to program the personal choices of two
drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER #1 and
DRIVER #2. You will let the DIC know which driver you
are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter or by
pressing the appropriate memory seat control button
located on the driver's door or by choosing the driver with
the DIC. Each remote keyless entry transmitter was
preprogrammed to belong to DRIVER #1 or DRIVER #2.
Each transmitter may be programmed differently for
each driver.

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Window Lockout Personalization
The number of passenger windows locked out by the
window LOCK switch can be programmed through
the DIC.
If you choose R + PASS, all three passenger window
switches will be inactive when the window LOCK
switch is enabled.
If you choose REAR, only the two rear passenger
window switches will be locked out when the window
LOCK switch is enabled.
To change modes do the following:
1. Move the arrow on the display between R + PASS
and REAR by pressing the RESET button.
2. Once you have made your selection, press the
SELECT button. Your choice will be retained in memory.
For more information on this feature, see ªWindow
Lockº in the Index.Security Feedback
By choosing different combinations of these selections,
you can choose the type of transmitter activated
feedback when locking and unlocking your vehicle with
your transmitter. Each time you make a selection by
pressing the RESET button, press the SELECT button to
record your choice.

KEYLESS FEEDBACK
- OFF/ON

LIGHTS FEEDBACK
- OFF/ON

HORN FEEDBACK
- OFF/ON
If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK you will
also need to choose LIGHTS and/or HORN FEEDBACK.
You can select the following modes:

If you choose OFF for KEYLESS FEEDBACK, you
will receive no security feedback when locking or
unlocking your vehicle.

If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK and
ON for LIGHTS FEEDBACK, the exterior lamps
will flash twice when unlocking your vehicle and
once when locking your vehicle.

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If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK and
ON for HORN FEEDBACK, your horn will chirp
when locking and unlocking your vehicle.

If you choose ON for KEYLESS, LIGHTS and
HORN FEEDBACK, your exterior lamps will flash
twice at the first unlock button press, your exterior
lamps will flash twice and your horn will chirp once
at the second unlock button press, and the exterior
lamps will flash once and the horn will chirp once
when locking your vehicle.
For more information on this feature, see ªSecurity
Feedbackº in the Index.
Delayed Locking
The delayed locking feature, which delays the actual
locking of the vehicle, can be made active or inactive
through the DIC. When DELAYED LOCKING
-
OFF/ON appears on the display, use the RESET button
to toggle the arrow between OFF and ON. When you
have made your choice, press the SELECT button to
record your selection.
For more information on this feature, see ªDelayed
Lockingº in the Index.Perimeter Lighting Personalization
When the button with the unlock symbol on the
transmitter is pressed, the Daytime Running Lamps
(high
-beams at reduced intensity), parking lamps and
back
-up lamps will turn on if it is dark enough
according to the Twilight Sentinel.
You can control activation of this feature by choosing
OFF or ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is
displayed on the DIC. Make your choice by pressing the
RESET button and record your choice by pressing the
SELECT button. You will then be prompted to choose a
TIMEOUT period.
The PERIMETER LIGHTS TIMEOUT feature can be
changed to desired setting by using the RESET button to
toggle from 5 to 30 seconds. Each toggle will increase
the time by five seconds. Once the desired timeout is
displayed, press select to record your choice and move
on to the next personalization feature.
For more information on this feature, see ªPerimeter
Lightingº in the Index.

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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:

Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.

You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.

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CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and
injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
a crash.

Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.

Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.

Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.

When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It is automatic
-- you do not need to
adjust anything.

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Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You'll need more passing distance up ahead when
you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal
longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.