2004 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE ECU

For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number and delivery
date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call
away. Pontiac Roadside Assistance: 1-800-ROADSIDE
(762-3743), text telephone (TTY) users, call
1-888-889-2438.
Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s
judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency
or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Buick reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
Courtesy Transportation
Pontiac has always exemplied quality and value in its
offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership
experience, we and our participating dealers are
proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer
support program for new vehicles.
The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail
purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options
are available when warranty repairs are required. This will
reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs.
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-48
Gages Warning Light...................................3-54
Tire Pressure System...................................5-68
Checking Coolant............................................5-27
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-97
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front
Seat Position...........................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-47
Top Strap...................................................1-40
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-109
Choosing Your Zone Number............................3-71
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-26Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-91
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-96
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-95
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-91
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-93
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-93
Cleaning Leather............................................5-93
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-93
Cleaning Tires................................................5-96
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-93
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-95
Climate Control System...................................3-27
Automatic...................................................3-29
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-35
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-34
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-90
Compass Accuracy..........................................3-72
Compass, Electronic........................................3-70
Console Shift Lever.........................................2-34
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-22
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-49
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-47
Heater, Engine............................................2-28
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Cooling System..............................................5-31
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-18
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-13
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-11
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-12
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.........................3-28, 3-33
Delayed Entry Lighting.....................................3-18
Delayed Exit Lighting.......................................3-19
Delayed Locking.....................................2-12, 3-68
Dinghy Towing................................................4-32Diversity Antenna System...............................3-108
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dolly Towing..................................................4-33
Door
Ajar Light...................................................3-54
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-11
Delayed Locking..........................................2-12
Locks........................................................2-10
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-13
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-15
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-14
Driver ID.......................................................3-69
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-58
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-58
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-64
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-61
Driver Identier DIC Display..........................3-63
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-16
City...........................................................4-21
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-18
Winter........................................................4-26
Driving On Grades..........................................4-44
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-27
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-47
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-20
Key Reminder Warning....................................2-26
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lap Belt........................................................1-21
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-23
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-16
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-35
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-41
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-44
Brake System Warning.................................3-42Light (cont.)
Check Gages Warning.................................3-54
Check Oil Level..........................................3-53
Door Ajar...................................................3-54
Low Traction Active......................................3-46
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-53
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-48
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-40
Security.....................................................3-53
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-55
TCS Warning Light......................................3-45
Tire Pressure..............................................3-48
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-45
Trunk Ajar..................................................3-55
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-16
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-11
Delayed Locking..........................................2-12
Door..........................................................2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-16
Lockout Protection.......................................2-16
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-13
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-15
Long Trip/Highway Denition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
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PASS-Key®III ................................................2-23
PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-23
Perimeter Lighting...................................3-19, 3-68
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-35
Personalization Features.................................... 2-7
Personalization Programming....................2-12, 2-13
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-96
Playing a CD...............................3-84, 3-98, 3-103
Playing the Radio...................................3-75, 3-87
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-25
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.......................................5-100
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-39
Windows....................................................2-20
Power Steering...............................................4-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-13
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-45
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-28
Radio Data System (RDS).......................3-74, 3-86
Radio Messages.....................................3-81, 3-93
Radios..........................................................3-73
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-107
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-108
Care of Your CDs......................................3-108
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-86
Radio with CD............................................3-74
Setting the Time..........................................3-73
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-105
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer........................3-101
Understanding Reception............................3-106
RDS Messages......................................3-80, 3-92
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-15
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-21
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Pass Through.................................2-49
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Underseat Fuse Block............................5-105
Rear Window Defogger............................3-29, 3-33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-39
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-39
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-31
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-17
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Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-47
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-44
Rear Seat Position......................................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-47
Security Feedback....................................2-7, 3-67
Security Light.................................................3-53
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Sensors.........................................................3-32
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-48
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-55
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-48
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)...............3-79, 3-91
Setting Preset Stations............................3-76, 3-89
Setting the Time.............................................3-73
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-77, 3-89
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-96
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-33
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-36
Short Trip/City Denition.................................... 6-5Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Skidding........................................................4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-92
Specications, Capacities...............................5-109
Speedometer..................................................3-39
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-21
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-27
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Column Shift Lever.............................2-33
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-23
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-105
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-48
Convenience Net.........................................2-49
Front Storage Area......................................2-48
Glove Box..................................................2-48
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-88
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-89
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-21
Sunroof.........................................................2-49
Systems Monitor.............................................3-57
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Trunk Lock Release........................................2-17
Trunk Security Override...................................2-17
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer...........................3-101
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-44
Twilight Sentinel
®............................................3-17
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-22
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-106
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-74
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-76
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-92
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-47
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Service Soon Light......................................3-55
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data..................................................3-60
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-99
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-99
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-64
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................2-50
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-46
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-34
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-21
Visors...........................................................2-21
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-42
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-36
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-61
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light......................3-53
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-94
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-20
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-40
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-41
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-17
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-21
What to Use..........................................5-26, 5-40
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