2003 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

New Vehicle Break-in ...................................... 2-25
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
........... 5-1 01
0
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
10

Power Accessory Outlets
........................................ 3-23
Door Locks
................................................. 2-1 1
Electrical System
......................................... 5-91
Lumbar Controls
........................................... 1-4
Seat
............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid
............................................. 5-40
Windows
.................................................... 2-20
Power Steering
............................................... 4-1 1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
................. 2-1 3
Programming the HomeLink@ Transmitter
........... 2-43
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
......... 1-1 1
Radiator Pressure Cap
.................................... 5-29
Radio Messages
..................................... 3.78. 3-88
Radios
.......................................................... 3-71
Care of Your CD Player
.............................. 3-101
Care of Your CDs
...................................... 3-100
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-82
Setting the Time
.......................................... 3-71
Theft-Deterrent
............................................ 3-98
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer .......................... 3-94
Understanding Reception
.............................. 3-99
-.E V-.,, P-nnnttn Tonn DlqBrnr ual~ VI I UUI WU.J.JCILL’CI mupu . .uJ-. ............... ?-:!x
Radio with CD ............................................ 3-72 RDS Messages
...................................... 3-76,
3-86
Rear Reading Lamps
...................................... 3-19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
...................... 1-24
Rear Seat Pass Through
................................. 2-46
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
.............................. 5-96
Rear Seat
Passengers, Safety Belts
.................. 1-21
Rear Window Defogger
............................ 3-27, 3-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
.................. 2-38
Rearview Mirrors
............................................. 2-38
Reclining Seatbacks
.......................................... 1-5
Recreational Vehicle Towing
............................. 4-32
Remote Trunk Release
.................................... 2-17
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
........................ 2-17
Removing Fuses
............................................. 5-92
the Spare Tire
............................. ..... 5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
... ..... 5-74
Wheel Nut Caps
.......................................... 5-74
Replacement Bulbs
......................................... 5-60
Remote
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation
............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
Removing the Wheel Covers and
Replacing Brake System Parts
.......................... 5-44
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..... 1-56
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government
................................... 7-8
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government .............................. 7-8
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button
....... 2-45
Resetting Defaults
........................................... 2-45
11

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
S
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
13

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
14

v
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
15

Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-40
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ................ 6-18 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System ................. 3-101
Windshield Wiper XMTM Satellite Radio Service ............................ 3-99
Blade Replacement ................................... 5-61
Windshield Wipers
............................................ 3-9
Wiper Blade Check
......................................... 6-19 Your Vehicle and the Environment ........... Wiper-Activated Headlamps .............................. 3-13
Fuses
........................................................ 5-91
Winter Driving 4-26 Y ................................................
.... 6-2