2003 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE check engine light

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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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M
.... 4-11
... 5-101
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist
Steering
....
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ....
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill
......................................... 6-18
At Least Once a Month
................................ 6-18
At Least Once a Year
.................................. 6-1 9
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-19
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-23
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-23
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-22
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-22
How This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
..... 6-1 3
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............. 6-18
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-22
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-24
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................ 6-26 Cnlnrrtinn thn Dinkt
CchndltIn .......................... 6-5 “-I””III my L . I” I ..y. IL -”I lWUUlW
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ............. 6-6
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-22
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-23
Steering, Suspension
and Front Drive Axle
Using Your
................................................... 6-4 Maintenance
Schedule (cont.)
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-42
Making Turns
................................................. 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-46
Manual Lumbar Controls
.................................... 1-3
Manual Qperation
........................................... 3-29
Manual Seats
................................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-8
Memory Mirrors
.............................................. 2-48
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-48
Memory Seats
................................................ 3-67
Message DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-60
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Csuntries (Except Puerto Rico
and U.S. Virgin Islands)
...................... .... 7-4
Mirror Operation
................................ ...... 2-38
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview
........................ 2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-38
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-39
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
.................... 2-39
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-39
Outside Power Mirrors
.................................. 2-38
Monitor, Systems
............................................ 3-55
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New Vehicle Break-in ...................................... 2-25
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
........... 5-1 01
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Odometer ...................................................... 3-38
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 3
Oil
Check Oil Level Light
................................... 3-50
Engine
................................. .............. 5-15
Pressure Gage
............................................ 3-49
Supercharger, Engine
................................... 5-21
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-27
Onstar@ System
............................................. 2-40
Onstar@ Services
............................................ 2-40
Onstar@ Personal Calling
................................. 2-41
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor
... .................. 2-41
Other Warning Devices
... ................ 3-6
Outlet Adjustment
............... .................. 3-32
Outside
Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-39
Curb View Assist Mirror
................................ 2-39
Heated Mirrors
............................................ 2-39
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-38
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
........................ 3-67
Overriding Lock Delay
..................................... 2-15
Owners, Canadian
............................................... ii
Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-10
............
...
.... 3-17
~~~~ 2-32
.... 2-35
Parade Dimming
......................
Shifting Into .........................
Park (P)
Park (P)
Parking
Shifting
Out of
.........................
Brake ........................................................ 2-31
Over Things That Burn
................................. 2-35
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check
....................................... 6-21
Parking on
Hills .............................................. 4-41
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-22
Part
D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-24
Part
E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-26
Passing
................................................. 4-13, 4-40
PASS-Key@
Ill ................................................ 2-22
PASS-Key@
Ill Operation .................................. 2-23
Perimeter Lighting
................................... 3-17, 3-66
Personalization, Climate Controls
...................... 3-33
Personalization Features
.................................... 2-7
Personalization Programming
.................... 2-1 2, 2-1 3
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-6
Playing a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-90
Playing a Compact Disc
.................. 3-80, 3-92, 3-96
Playing the Radio
................................... 3-72, 3-82
Part
B - Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-18
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Restraint System Check ......................... ... 6-1 9
Checking Your Restraint Systems
................ 1-56
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
....................................... 1-56
Checking
................................................. 1-56
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-56
Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-6
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-26
Roadside
Restraint Systems
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts
...... 1-1 9
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
................... 4-31
Assistance Program
....................................... 7-5
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-36
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Safety Belt
Safety Belts Reminder Light
................... ...... 3-39
Care of
................................................... 5-85
Center Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-19
Driver Position
............................................ 1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
................ 1-12
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-1 1
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults
......................... 1-24
Rear Seat Passengers
................................. 1-21
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-19
Safety Belt Extender
.................................... 1-26
12 Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-18
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
......................... 1-7
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-39
Safety Warnings and Symbols ................................ III ...
Head Restraints ............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-4
Manual
........................................................ 1-2
Manual Lumbar
............................................. 1-3
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Power Lumbar
.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats
................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-5
Designed for the LATCH System
................... 1-41
Rear Seat Position
...................................... 1-41
Seats
Securing a Child Restraint
Right Front Seat Position
.............................. 1-44
Security Feedback
.................................... 2.7, 3-65
Security Light
................................................. 3-51
Security While You Travel
.................................. 7-5
Sensors
................................................. 3.26. 3-30
Service
........................................................... 5-3
of Your Vehicle
.......................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work
................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light
....................................... 3-46
Vehicle Soon Light
....................................... 3-53
Selecting the
Right Schedule. Maintenance
.......... 6-5
Adding Equipment to the Outside
Publications Ordering Information
..................... 7-9

Service Bulletins .............................. ..... 7-9
Service Engine Soon Light
............................... 3-46
Service Manuals
............................................... 7-9
Setting Preset PTY Stations (RDS Only)
............ 3-86
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)
....................... 3-76
Setting Preset Stations
............................ 3-74, 3-84
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
.................. 3-74, 3-84
Shifting Into Park (P)
....................................... 2-32
Setting the Time
............................................. 3-71
Sheet Metal Damage
....................................... 5-87
Shifting Out of Park (P)
................................... 2-35
Short Trip/City Definition
.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
................ 6-6
Skidding
........................................................ 4-1 5
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
................. 5-83
Specifications, Capacities
............................ 5-1 00
Speedometer .................................................. 3-38
Starter Switch Check
....................................... 6-20
Steering
........................................................ 4-1 1
Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-12
Boot and Seal Inspection
.............................. 6-22
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio
......................... 3-98
Short Trip/City
Intervals
..................................... 6-5
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-26
Steering
&urrlrl 31111~ ieveI L-JL
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Steering Tips
.................................................. 4-1 1
A -I .I. r) r)r) .............................
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area
........................ 2-46
Convenience Net
......................................... 2-46
Front Storage Area
...................................... 2-46
Glove Box .............................................. 2-46
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
....................... 5-80
Sun Visors
..................................................... 2-20
Sunroof
......................................................... 2-47
Systems Monitor
.......................................... 3-55
Storing the Flat Tire
and Tools
...................... 5-80
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-30
..... 3-39
Tachometer ................................ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Taillamps
Turn Signal. Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
.... 5-59
TCS Warning Light
.......................................... 3-43
Testing the Alarm
............................................ 2-22
Theater Dimming
............................................ 3-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio
..................................... 3-98
Theft-Deterrent Svstems
................................... 2-21
Content Theft-Deterrent
................................ 2-22
PASS-Key@
Ill ............................................. 2-22
PASS-Key@
Ill Operation .............................. 2-23
Universal Theft-Deterrent
.............................. 2-21
Throttle System Inspection
............................... 6-23
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Tilt Wheel ................. ............ 3-6
Ti re
Pressure Light
................ .................. 3-46
Tire inflation Check
......................................... 6-18
Ti res ................................... .......... 5.62. 5-87
Buying New Tires
....... ...................... 5-67
Chains
....................................................... 5-71
Changing a Flat Tire
.................................... 5-73
Check Tire Pressure System
......................... 5-64
Compact Spare Tire
..................................... 5-81
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-72
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-62
Inspection and Rotation
................................ 5-65
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
......................... 5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................. 5-69
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 5-69
When It
Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-67
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
.................... 2-28
Top
of the Instrument Panel ............................. 5-84
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-37
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-38
Torque Lock
................................................... 2-34
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.................. 4-38
Towing
Recreational Vehicle
..................................... 4-32
Towing a Trailer
.......................................... 4-36
Your Vehicle
............................................... 4-32
Control System (TCS)
.................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light
....................... 3-43
Traction Traction
(cont.)
Low Active Light
...................................... 3-44
Trailer Brakes
................................................. 4-39
Trailer Wiring Harness
..................................... 4-39
Transaxle
Fluid. Automatic
........................................... 5-23
Transaxle Operation. Automatic
......................... 2-28
Transmission. Transaxle. Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual
.............................................. 7-9
Transportation Options
...................................... 7-7
Trip Odometer
................................................ 3-38
Trunk
........................................................ 2-16
Trunk Ajar Light
.............................. .... 3-52
Trunk Lock Release
.................................... 2-16
Trunk Security Override
............................... 2-17
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
.................. 4-40
Twilight Sentinel@
............................................ 3-15
U
Underbody Flushing Service ............................. 6-21
Understanding Radio Reception
........................ 3-99
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
............................ 5-68
United States
................................................... 7-3
Used Replacement Wheels
.............................. 5-70
Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-83
Using HomeLink@ ........................................... 2-45
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Vehicle Control
........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings
........................................... iv
Loading
...................................................... 4-34
Service
Soon Light ...................................... 3-53
Symbols
......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data
.................................................. 3-58
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
............................................. 5-90
Service Parts Identification Label
................... 5-90
DIC
........................................................... 3-62
Memory Seat and Mirrors
......................... 2-48
Vehicle Storage
.......................................... 5-46
Ventilation Adjustment
...................................... 3-32
Vinyl
............................................................. 5-84
Vehicle
Personalization
Visor Vanity Mirror
.......................................... 2-20
Visors 2-20
Voltmeter Gage
.............................................. 3-41
...........................................................
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ...... ~ .... 3-34
DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-60
Hazard ?n.larning Flashers ............................... 3-5
Warnings
Other Warning Devices
.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols
......................................... III ...
Warnings (cont.) Vehicle Damage
.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid. Low Warning Light
...................... 3-51
Washing Your Vehicle
...................................... 5-85
Weight of the Trailer
........................................ 4-37
What Kind of Engine Oil
to Use ........................ 5-18
What to Do with Used
Oil ................................ 5-21
What
to Use .......................................... 5-27, 5-40
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance
.......................... 5-69
Weatherstrip Lubrication
................................... 6-19
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
............................. 4-38
What Kind of Oil to Use
.................................. 5-22
Replacement
............................................... 5-69
When to Add Engine Oil
.................................. 5-17
When to Change Engine Oil
(Vehicles With the GM Oil Life SystemTM)
....... 5-20
When to Change Engine Oil
(Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life SystemTM)
...... 5-20
When to Check
.............................................. 5-21
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
................ 5-40
vvrwrt ‘r’ou Are Fieauy LU ~eavc MILW
Parking on a Hill ......................................... 4-41
When
to Check and Change
............................ 5-23
.... -I ~ 1- I - _. ._ Afr- ..
Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-36
Why Safety Belts Work
..................................... 1-8
Window Lock Out
................................... 2-20, 3-65
Windows
....................................................... 2-19
Power
........................................................ 2-20
Windshield and Wiper Blades
........................... 5-86
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