Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-8
Child Restraints
.......................................1-29
Air Bag Systems
......................................1-51
Restraint System Check
............................1-60
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-10
Windows
.................................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-21
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-25
Mirrors
....................................................2-39
OnStar
®System
......................................2-42
HomeLink®Transmitter
.............................2-44
Storage Areas
.........................................2-48
Sunroof
..................................................2-49
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-50
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-27
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-36
Systems Monitor
......................................3-57
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-58Secondary Information Center (SIC)
............3-70
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-73
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-31
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-12
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-57
Tires
......................................................5-58
Appearance Care
.....................................5-91
Vehicle Identi cation
.................................5-99
Electrical System
....................................5-100
Capacities and Speci cations
...................5-109
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
......5-110
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-11
Index................................................................ 1
2004 Pontiac Bonneville Owner ManualM
Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-6
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Central Door Unlocking System......................2-11
Power Door Locks........................................2-11
Delayed Locking...........................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-13
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-15
Lockout Protection........................................2-16
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-16
Trunk..........................................................2-16
Windows........................................................2-19
Power Windows............................................2-20
Sun Visors...................................................2-21
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-21
Universal Theft-Deterrent...............................2-21
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-22
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-23
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-23Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-25
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-25
Ignition Positions..........................................2-26
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-27
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-28
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-29
Parking Brake..............................................2-32
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-33
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-36
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-36
Engine Exhaust............................................2-37
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-38
Mirrors...........................................................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-39
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-40
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-41
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-41
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-41
OnStar
®System.............................................2-42
HomeLink®Transmitter...................................2-44
Programming the HomeLink®Transmitter.........2-45
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1
Storage Areas................................................2-48
Glove Box...................................................2-48
Front Storage Area.......................................2-48
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-48
Rear Seat Pass Through...............................2-49
Convenience Net..........................................2-49Sunroof.........................................................2-49
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-50
Memory Seat and Mirrors..............................2-50
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Personalization Features
The following features, if available on your vehicle, can
be programmed to each driver’s preference.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Security Feedback
Delayed Locking
Perimeter Lighting
Seat and Mirror Recall
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you must program these features through
the DIC. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64.
Security Feedback
This feature provides feedback to the driver when the
vehicle receives a command from the remote keyless
entry transmitter. Feedback is only provided if all doors
are closed, the ignition is off and the Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is inactive.If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the
DIC. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64.
The following modes may be selected:
Mode 1:No feedback when locking or unlocking
vehicle.
Mode 2:Parking lamps and the daytime running lamps
will ash twice when unlocking the vehicle and will
ash once when locking the vehicle.
Mode 3:Horn will chirp when all doors are unlocked
(second unlock button press) and when locking
the vehicle.
Mode 4:Parking lamps and the daytime running lamps
will ash twice each time the button with the unlock
symbol is pressed; the horn will chirp when all doors are
unlocked. Parking lamps and the exterior lamps will
ash once and the horn will chirp when locking
the vehicle.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also remove them from the center mount and
swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors,
the lamps come on when you open the cover.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
Universal Theft-Deterrent
If your vehicle has this feature, it has a theft-deterrent
alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light will
ash as you open the door if your ignition is in OFF.This light on the instrument
panel cluster reminds you
to activate the
theft-deterrent system
when leaving your vehicle.
To activate the system, do the following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch while
the door is open, or use the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped). The SECURITY light
should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off
after about 30 seconds and the system will then be
armed.
If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and
then shuts off while the ignition is on, the security
system has detected a problem. See your dealer for
service.
If a door is opened without the key or remote keyless
entry transmitter, or if the door key cylinders are
damaged, the alarm will go off. The exterior lamps will
ash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will go
off in order to save battery power.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your
vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up
or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment
allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from any
headlamps behind you. Push the tab away from
you for daytime use; pull it toward you for night use.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview
mirror. Your vehicle’s mirror may also contain OnStar®
controls. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-42for
more information.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare. This change may take
a few seconds. The mirror will return to its clear
daytime state when the glare is reduced.
Mirror Operation
AUTO:Press this button to turn on the automatic
dimming feature.
OFF:Press this button to turn off the automatic
dimming feature.
O(On/Off):For mirrors equipped with OnStar®
controls, press this button to turn on the automatic
dimming feature. To turn off automatic dimming, press
this button again.
The indicator light will be illuminated when this feature
is active.
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Outside Power Mirrors
The controls for the outside power mirrors are located
on the driver’s door armrest.
Press the left or right side of the L/R selector switch
located beneath the control pad to choose the left
or right mirror.To adjust the mirror, use one of the four arrows located
on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction
you want it to go. When nished adjusting the mirrors,
leave the L/R selector switch in the center position,
to prevent unwanted mirror movement in case the
control pad is accidentally bumped while driving. Adjust
each outside mirror so that you can see a little of
your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.
If your vehicle is equipped with the memory function,
the mirrors and driver’s seat position can be stored into
memory. SeeMemory Seat and Mirrors on page 2-50.
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Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
If you have the memory seat and mirrors feature, the
passenger’s outside power mirror also includes a
tilt-down feature that operates when the shift lever is in
REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of
REVERSE (R), the passenger’s mirror will return to its
original position after a ve-second delay. This delay
prevents movement of the mirror if multiple gear
transitions (REVERSE (R) to DRIVE (D) to
REVERSE (R)) occur during a parallel parking
maneuver. This feature can be programmed on or off
through the DIC personalization programming menu.
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64for
programming instructions.
Outside Convex Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
Outside Heated Mirrors
If your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the
rear window defogger, the heated driver’s and
passenger’s outside power mirrors are warmed to help
clear them of ice and snow. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underClimate Control System on page 3-27
orAutomatic Climate Control System on page 3-29
for more information.
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