2003 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE low oil pressure

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance.
If you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed
according to your speedometer, not to your sense
of motion. After driving for any distance at higher
speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower
than you actually are. Of
course, you’ll find experienced and able service
experts in dealerships all across North America. They’ll
be ready and willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
- such as after a day’s
work
- don’t plan to make too many miles that first
part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep
it serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it
needs service, have it done before starting out.
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservior 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?
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A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
C. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
D. Radiator Pressure Cap
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
F. Engine Oil Dipstick
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap
H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
I. Brake Master Cylinder
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Oil
WCHECK
OIL LEVEL
If the OIL LEVEL LOW
message appears
on the
DIC, or the CHECK
OIL LEVEL light appears
on the instrument cluster, it
means
YOU need to
check your engine oil level
right away.
For more information, see
Check Oil Level Light on
page
3-50 or DIG Warnings and Messages on
page 3-60.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
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What Kind of Oil to Use
Use only the recommended supercharger oil. See Part
D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24.
How to Check and Add Oil
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Check oil only when
the engine is cold. Allow the engine to cool two to
three hours after running.
Engine Air CleanedFilter
If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug
while the engine
is hot, pressure may cause
hot oil to blow out
of the oil fill hole. You may
be burned.
Do not remove the plug until the
engine cools.
1. Clean the area around the oil fill plug before
2. Remove the oil fill plug.
removing it.
3. The oil level
is correct when it just reaches the
bottom of the threads of the inspection hole.
4. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place.
Tighten to
88 Ib-in (1 0 N*m ).
The engine air cleanedfilter is in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more
information on location.
To check or replace the engine air cleanedfilter do the
following:
1. Loosen the two clips on top of the engine air
cleanedfilter housing and lift the filter cover tabs out
of the housing.
2. Push the housing cover toward the engine,
compressing the hose.
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Changing Your Zone Number ............................ 3-69
Check Engine Light
............................................... 3-46
Tire Pressure System
................................... 5-64
Gages Warning Light
................................... 3-51
Checking Coolant
......................................... 5-28
Checking Engine Oil
...................... ... 5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood
.... ... 5-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems
...................... 1-56
Chemical Paint Spotting
................................... 5-88
Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems
............................... 1-33
Infants and Young Children
........................... 1-29
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
.......................... 1-39
Older Children
............................................. 1-27
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-41
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position
.................................................. 1-41
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position
........................................... 1-44
IU~J duap ........................................ ... 1 3?
Top Strap Anchor Location ................. ... 1-38
Where to Put the Restraint
........................... 1-36
Chime Level Adjustment
................................. 3-101
Choosing Your Zone Number
............................ 3-69
Cleaning
-r-- C*" -.-
Cigarette Lighter ......................................... 3-24
Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-82 Cleaning
(cont.)
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................ 5-85
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-87
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-85
Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses
.... ............ 5-85
Climate Control System
................................ 3-25
Automatic
................................................... 3-28
Climate Controls Personalization .................... 3-33
Outlet Adjustment
........................................ 3-32
Compact Disc Messages
................. 3-81, 3-93, 3-97
Compact Spare Tire
........................................ 5-81
Compass Accuracy
.......................................... 3-70
Compass, Electronic
........................................ 3-68
Console Shift Lever
......................................... 2-33
Content Theft-Deterrent
.................................... 2-22
Control
of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net
............................................ 2-46
Coolant Engine Temperature Gage
............................ 3-45
Heater, Engine
............................................ 2-27
Cooling System
.............................................. 5-32
Courtesy Lamps
............................................. 3-16
VIUIL)" VVII.,", ................................................ 3-!Q
Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 7-10
Customer Assistance Information
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Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-6
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users
....................................................... 7-3
Customer Assistance
Off ices ........................... 7-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................... 7-2
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Front Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-19
Front Storage Area
......................................... 2-46
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 5-1 1
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-7
Gage ......................................................... 3-53
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-6
System Inspection
....................................... 6-22
Fuel Door Lock
.............................................. 5-10
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-92
Windshield Wiper
......................................... 5-91
G
Gage Boost
......................................................... 3-54
Check Gages Warning Light
.......................... 3-51
Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-45
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-53
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-49
Speedometer
.............................................. 3-38
Tachometer
................................................. 3-39
Voltmeter Gage
........................................... 3-41
Garage
Door Opener ....................................... 2-42 Gasoline
Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-6
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
........ 2-44
Glass Surfaces
............................................... 5-84
Glove
Box ..................................................... 2-46
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................................ 7-4
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-5
Head Restraints
............................................... 1-6
Headlamp Aiming
....................................................... 5-52
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-8
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
............................. 5-54
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
................................. 5-54
Headlamp Wiring
............................................ 5-91
Headlamps
.................................................... 5-56
Bulb Replacement
....................................... 5-56
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
............. 5-57
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-56
Headlamps On Reminder
................................... 3-8
Head-Up Display (HUD)
................................... 3-21
Heated Seats
................................................... 1-4
Highway Hypnosis
........................................... 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................. 4-24
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-38
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L
Lamps Exterior
...................................................... 3-1 3
Interior
....................................................... 3-1 6
Lap Belt
........................................................ 1-20
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................................... 1-12, 1-21
Child Restraints
........................................... 1-39
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-41
Leather
......................................................... 5-84
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
...... 2-34
Light
Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-40
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-43
LATCH System
Leaving
Your Vehicle
....................................... 2-16
Battery Warning
.......................................... 3-41
Brake System Warning
................................. 3-42
Check Gages Warning
............................. 3-51
Check Oil Level
......................... ...... 3-50
Door Ajar
.... .............................. ...... 3-52
Low Traction Active
................. ...... 3-44
Low Washer Fluid Warning
........................... 3-51
Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-46
Safety Belt Reminder
................................... 3-39
Security
..................................................... 3-51 Light
(cont.)
Service Vehicle Soon
........ ~ ~ .......... ~ ~ ... 3-53
TCS Warning Light
........................... ... 3-43
Tire Pressure
................................... ... 3-46
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
...... 3-43
Trunk Ajar
.................................................. 3-52
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-34
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-15
Locks Central Door Unlocking System
..................... 2-11
Delayed Locking
.......................................... 2-12
Door
.......................................................... 2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle
.................................... 2-16
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-15
Power Door
................................................ 2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-13
Long Trip/Highway Definition
.............................. 6-6
Long TripIHighway Intervals
............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
........ 6-13
Loss of Control
............................................... 4-14
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ....................... 3-51
Lumbar
Manual Controls
............................................ 1-3
Power Controls
............................................. 1-4
Rear Door
Security Locks
............................. 2-15
Low Traction Active Light
................................. 3-44
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