2005 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE washer fluid

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
(V8 Engine)..............................................3-46
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-47
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-48
Oil Pressure Gage (V6 Engine).......................3-51
Oil Pressure Gage (V8 Engine).......................3-52
Check Oil Level Light....................................3-53
Security Light...............................................3-53
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-54
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.....................3-54
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-54
Door Ajar Light.............................................3-54
Trunk Ajar Light............................................3-55
Service Vehicle Soon Light............................3-55
Fuel Gage (V6 Engine)..................................3-56
Fuel Gage (V8 Engine)..................................3-57
Systems Monitor............................................3-58
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-59
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-62
Driver Identier DIC Display...........................3-64
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-64Secondary Information Center (SIC).................3-70
Electronic Compass......................................3-70
Audio System(s).............................................3-72
Setting the Time...........................................3-72
Radio with CD..............................................3-73
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-83
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer...........................3-95
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-99
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-99
Radio Reception.........................................3-100
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-101
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-102
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-102
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-102
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-103
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-103
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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LO (Low Speed):Push the lever up to LO for steady
wiping at a slow speed.
HI (High Speed):Push the lever up to HI for steady
wiping at a high speed.
MIST:For a single wiping cycle, push the lever down to
the MIST position and let go. The wipers will stop after
one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the lever down.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear
away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Keep in mind that damaged wiper blades may prevent
you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To
avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the
wiper blades before using them. If your blades do
become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. See
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-73.Windshield Washer
At the end of the wiper lever, there is a button. To spray
washer uid on the windshield, push the button until
you have enough uid to clean the windshield. The
wipers will clear the window and either stop or return to
your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
A WASHER FLUID warning light will indicate if the uid
level in the windshield washer reservoir is low. See
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light on page 3-54.
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Highbeam On Light
This light will illuminate
when the headlamp high
beams are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
If your vehicle has the
systems monitor, this light
will come on and a
warning chime will sound
when the washer uid
container is less than
one-third full.
On vehicles with a DIC, the WASHER FLUID LOW
message will come on. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-62for more information.
Check Gages Warning Light
If your vehicle has the
systems monitor, this light
will come on briey as
a bulb check when
your ignition is turned
to ON.
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving,
check your gages for fuel, coolant temperature, oil
pressure and voltage.
Door Ajar Light
If your vehicle has the
systems monitor, this light
will come on and a warning
chime will sound when the
driver’s door or one of the
passenger’s doors is not
completely closed.
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Systems Monitor
If you have the systems
monitor, it gives you
important safety and
maintenance facts about
your vehicle.
When you turn the ignition on, the systems monitor and
warning lights will briey light up. If a problem is
detected, the warning lights will turn on and a chime
will sound.The following warning lights are displayed in the
systems monitor:CHECK OIL LEVEL:This message could mean
your oil level is low. If it comes on for more than
ve seconds, seeCheck Oil Level Light on
page 3-53.
WASHER FLUID:This message means your
washer uid tank is less than about 30 percent full.
If this light comes on, seeLow Washer Fluid
Warning Light on page 3-54.
DOOR AJAR:This message means that either the
driver’s door or one of the passenger’s doors is not
completely closed. If this light comes on, see
Door Ajar Light on page 3-54.
TIRE PRESS:This message means one or more of
your tires may be low. SeeCheck Tire Pressure
System on page 5-83.
CHECK GAGES:This means one or more of your
gages may be in their respective warning bands. If
this light comes on, seeCheck Gages Warning
Light on page 3-54.
TRUNK AJAR:This message means your trunk is
not completely closed.
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When you have the oil changed according to the
maintenance schedule, you will have to reset the engine
oil life system. To reset the engine oil life system, see
“How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System” underEngine
Oil Life System on page 5-20.
Tire Pressure Status:Press the SELECT button until
TIRE PRESSURE appears in the display. TIRE
PRESSURE NORMAL is displayed when the Check
Tire Pressure System believes your vehicle’s tire
pressures are normal. If a potential problem is detected,
the display will show CHECK TIRE PRESSURE and
the tire pressure status will show TIRE PRESSURE
LOW. If you see the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
message, you should stop as soon as you can and
check all your tires for damage. If a tire is at, seeIf a
Tire Goes Flat on page 5-92. Also check the tire
pressure in all four tires as soon as you can. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 5-80andCheck Tire
Pressure System on page 5-83.DIC Warnings and Messages
Other messages or warnings may appear in the DIC
display. For Canadian drivers, in addition to the
DIC message your DIC will display EXP with a number
after it which reects the following messages:
EXP
(Export ID) Warning Message
6 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE**
9 CHECK GAGES VOLT
11 CHECK GAGES LOW FUEL
15 LOW ENGINE COOLANT**
16 ENGINE HOT A/C DISABLED
20 TURN SIGNAL ON?
24 TRUNK AJAR
25 WASHER FLUID LOW
27 BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
32 ENGINE HOT IDLE ENGINE**
33 STARTING DISABLED — THEFT*
34 SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM
35 CHECK GAGES OIL PRESSURE*
36 OIL LEVEL LOW
37 BRAKE FLUID LOW*
40 ALARM OCCURRED
44 CHECK GAGES TEMPERATURE*
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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.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you are not fresh — such as after
a day’s work — do not plan to make too many miles that
rst 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 is ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you
will nd experienced and able service experts in GM
dealerships all across North America. They will be ready
and willing to help if you need it.Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir 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 inated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is 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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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...........................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-16
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-20
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (3.8L V6 Engine).......5-22
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (4.6L V8 Engine).......5-23
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.8L V6 Engine).....5-25
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (4.6L V8 Engine).....5-28
Engine Coolant (3.8L V6 Engine)....................5-31
Engine Coolant (4.6L V8 Engine)....................5-34
Radiator Pressure Cap (3.8L V6 Engine)..........5-36
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
(4.6L V8 Engine).......................................5-36Engine Overheating (3.8L V6 Engine)...............5-36
Engine Overheating (4.6L V8 Engine)...............5-38
Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode (4.6L V8 Engine)..............................5-40
Cooling System (3.8L V6 Engine)....................5-40
Cooling System (4.6L V8 Engine)....................5-47
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-52
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-53
Brakes........................................................5-54
Battery........................................................5-57
Jump Starting (3.8L V6 Engine)......................5-59
Jump Starting (4.6L V8 Engine)......................5-63
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-67
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-67
Headlamps..................................................5-68
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps..............5-69
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-71
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-72
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-73
Tires..............................................................5-74
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-75
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-77
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-80
Check Tire Pressure System..........................5-83
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-85
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block (3.8L V6 Engine) on
page 5-112orEngine Compartment Fuse Block
(4.6L V8 Engine) on page 5-114.
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-53.
C. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See “Checking
Coolant” underEngine Coolant (3.8L V6 Engine)
on page 5-31orEngine Coolant (4.6L V8 Engine)
on page 5-34.
D. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure Cap
(3.8L V6 Engine) on page 5-36.
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-52.F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-16.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-16.
H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking
the Fluid Level” underAutomatic Transaxle Fluid
(3.8L V6 Engine) on page 5-25orAutomatic
Transaxle Fluid (4.6L V8 Engine) on page 5-28.
I. Brake Master Cylinder. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-54.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter (3.8L V6 Engine) on page 5-22or
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (4.6L V8 Engine) on
page 5-23.
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