1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual
1995 Pontiac Bonneville Manual
1995 Pontiac Bonneville manual content summary:
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The 1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ...ProblemsontheRoad ... Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. Features and Controls 2-1 This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac. - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 3
new owner can use it. 4 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN GERTIFLCATION THROUGH National institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE fi For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: A w propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fraqais chez votre - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 4
How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle. Ths will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain thingsquickly. , Index - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 5
that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 6
lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat Pull up on the control bar under the frontof the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the bar and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-1 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 9
adjust the power seats on some models: Adjustable Support Seat (Option) On some models,you'Il find the controls on the center console. Slide the selector switch to "L" or "R' to choose the front seat Front Control:Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Lower the front of the seat by - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 10
position of the seatback side bolsters. c # Tilts the rear of the seat up or down. Tilts the front of the seat up or down. Lumbar Controls: d ! Reshapes the lower back area of the seat. J Reshapes the middle back area of the seat. v 4 8, Reshapes the upper back area of the seat. Lift - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 11
But don'thave a seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint upor down so that thetop of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should notdo with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint,or "air bag" system. Your vehicle has a light that comes on a reminder to as Belt Reminder Light'' in - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. c I Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle.Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-6 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stoppedby something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-7 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 15
or the instrument panel.-. or the safety belts ! With safety belts, youslow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones takethe forces. That's why safety belts makesuch good sense. 1-8 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 16
never drive far from I home, why shouldI wear safety belts? part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rulesfor everyone's protection. A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will in be more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 17
part describes the driver's restraint system. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt belt quickly if you ever had to. 1. Close and lock the door - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 18
go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able totake belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 19
@ What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 1-12 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Q: What's wrong with this? I I I I I I I I A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-13 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 21
What's wrong with this? 1 A: j The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-14 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 22
What's wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-15 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 23
part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restsaint (SIR), or air bag,system. Your Pontiac has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the mostimportant things to know about the air bag system: Before youclose the door, be surethe belt - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 24
There is an a r bag i readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows INFLfXTABLE RESTRAINT. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for more information. - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 25
How the Air Bag System Works , The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-18 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 26
gas, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, airbag, and related hardware are all part of the a r bag modules i packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. When should an air bag M a t e ? The a r bag is designed to inflate inmoderate to - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 27
; you'll need some new parts for your a r i hag.system. If you Bon't get them, the bag system air won't be there to help protect you another crash. in A new sys- wiIl include a r bag modulesand i possibly other parts. The service m for your d vehicle cov'ersthe need to replace otherparts. 1-20 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 28
while someone is working onyour vehicle. Your Pontiac dealer and the 1995 Bonneville Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual,see "Service Publications" inthe Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-21 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 29
. See "Driver Position," earlier in this section. ' When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. I it does, let it go back all the way and f start again. If your vehicle has a center passenger position, be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 30
Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have alap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-23 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 32
pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 33
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-26 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 34
seatback. Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge ~f the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. a\' There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. You - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 35
top of the seatback. Pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor, and place the guide over the belt. Make sure that the guide isbetween the button stop on the belt and the retractor. Insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 5 . Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 36
To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and inbetween - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 37
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on the restraint itselfinor a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but thechild also has to be securedwithin the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Wherever you install it, be suresecure the child to restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move and around in a collision or sudden stop injure people in the vehicle.Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle-- even whenno child is in it. If your - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 40
were specifically designed for this vehicle. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. in 2. Secure the child the childrestraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the Pap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 41
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. hl the rest of the lapbelt all the way out of the l retractor to set the lock. A 1-34 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 42
child restraint. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position U You'll be using the lap belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 43
childrestraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever hadto. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 44
how to attach the childrestraint properly. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work for an S e e the ear&r part about the top .strap,if child restraint has one. the 1. 2. 3. Your vehicle has right front passenger air bag. Never a put a - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 45
and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 46
different directions to be sure it is secure. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safetybelts. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let itgo back all the way. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 47
child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is the child's on shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt cod^ Guides" in the Index - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 48
Wherever the child sits, thelap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, justtouching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. 1-41 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 49
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash,do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. Checking Your Restraint Systems - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 50
2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn aboutthe many standard and optionalfeatures on your Pontiac, and information starting, on shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems tell you if everything is that working properly -- and what to do if you have - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 51
ignition only. When a new Bonneville is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, gives them to the first and owner, However,the ignition key may not have a plug. If the ignition key doesn't have plug, itwill have a a bar-c'oded key tag. Each plug or tag has a code on it that tells - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 52
Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside: Use your door key or RemoteKeyless Entry, if your vehicle has t i option. hs If you have the TheftDeterrent System, you will also unlock and lock all doors when youunlock or lock either front door with you key. - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 53
Door Locks To lock the door,slide the locking lever rearward. To unlock the door,slide the locking lever forward. With power doorlocks, you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lock switch. The switch on each rear door works only that door's lock - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 54
lock and unlock your this Should interference to this system occur, try this: trunk from up to30 feet (9 m) away doors or unlock your using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. Check - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 55
the transmitter works, it's probably time to change batteries. the Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer.Remember - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 56
that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. To use one of these locks: 2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half first. 3. Remove and replace the two batteries (2016). 4. Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Check the transmitter operation. 1. Move the lever all - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 57
reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. Andremember to lock the doors. The rear door locks will now work normally. Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 58
will sound for three minutes, then will go off to save battery power. Remember, the theft deterrent system won't activate if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Avoid setting o f the alarm by - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 59
activating the system described earlier. Once the alarm is set, reachthrough the window and manually unlock the door fromthe inside or turn on the ignition. The alarmshould sound. I€ the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 60
If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on, you will be able to restart your ~I engine if you turn it off. Your P A S S - K ~ Ysystem, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Pontiac dealer. Your vehicleis not protected by the PASS-Key% system. If you - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 61
Entry System (Option) When you lift the lever of either front door, a lamp will glow around the door lock. This help you insert the will door key atnight. The lamps inside your vehicle will also go on. These lamps will go off after about 20 seconds, orwhen you start your engine. Theselamps - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 62
miles (804 km). Don't 500 make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) orso. During this timeyour new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this "breaking-in" guideline every time - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 63
which you can remove B: the key, T i locks your steering wheel, ignition and hs transaxle. §TART (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release d e key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 64
: If you have t h s option, after you turn your ignition off and even remove the key, you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio and power windows for up to ten minutes. But if you open a door, power is turned off. NOTICE: Don't try toshift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 65
each try to help avoid draining your battery. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to workwkh the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. I f you don - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 66
your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that slightly is lower than the underbody your vehicle. I you of f can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through themvery slowly. In very cold weather,0°F (- 18"C) or colder, the engine coolant heater - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 67
1 NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord it was beforeto keep it away as from moving engine parts. you don't,it could If be damaged. Shifting the AutomaticTransaxle Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located or on the console betwe'en the seats on the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 68
This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. Ensure the shift lever is fully PARK (P) range before in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 69
out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. I If your vehicle seemsto startup rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 70
power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND ( 2 ) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or atspeeds over 55 mph (88 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 71
(Option) indicator light on the switch will glow when normal shifting is in operation. Computer Command Ride (Option) Vehicles equipped with COMPUTER COMMAND RIDE provide improved passenger ride comfort under a variety of road and driving conditions. For normal driving conditions, press the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 72
ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. If you start to drive away with the parking brake set, a chime will sound after the vehicle has traveled 46 feet (14 meters). Driving with the parking brake,on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. may have t You o replace them, and you - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Shifting Into PARK (P) 3a '60 km/h 140 II I I1 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 0 Pull the lever toward you. set the parking brake. 2-24 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 74
down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: 0 Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 75
the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don'tshift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If "torque lock" does occur, you may need to - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver's door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if you have it. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 77
Engine Exhaust Running Your EngineWhile You're Parked It's better notto park with the engine running. Butif you ever have to, here are some things to know. 2-28 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 78
you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Switches on the driver's armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on orin retained accessory power. In addition, each passenger door has a control switch for itsown window. is held rearward more for When the driver - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 79
includes your: Headlamp High-Low Beam 0 'TiltWheel WindshieldWipers Cruise Control(Option) a WindshieldWasher @ Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The high-low beam feature is discussed under "Headlamps". wheel to a comfortable level, then releasethe lever to lock the wheel m place. 2-30 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 80
a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever Center" in the Index. If a bulb is burned out, replace itto help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 81
controlled . This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band circuit breaker will stop the matoruntil it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent Hold you it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will may prevent fromseeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 82
driving without washerfluid can be Light" in the NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions cold. This allows for if expansion, which could damage the tank it is completely full. Don't use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.It can damage your washer system - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 83
mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, cruise control shutsoff. the If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional tractisoncontrol system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index. When road conditions allow - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 84
stay there. Remember that if you hold switch at F A the U longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled andeven lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don't holdthe switch at WA. 4. Take your foot off the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 85
speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to WA for less than half a brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 86
are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR Move the cruise switch to OFF. Lamp Controls Parking Lamps: Pull the switch to the first stop to turn on the: ParkingLamps 0 0 0 Cruise Control with Traction Control Activated When the Traction ControlSystem is turned - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 87
day. DRL canbe helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 88
your headlamps on automatically, when they're needed. Avoidcovering the sensor located near the windshield, by the defroster outlet -- otherwise your headlamps will stay on. An indicator light in the switch will glow when the fog lamps are switched on. Your headlamps must be on low beams, or your - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 89
turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, press either switch. Press it again to turn t e lamp off. h To avoid draining your vehicle's battery, be sure to turn off the reading lamps when leaving your vehicle. To turn on the readinglamp when the door is closed, slide the switch up. Slide it - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 90
driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your car. 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 the lights . This change may take a few moments. Pressing the switch on the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 91
on the driver's door controlsboth outside rearview mirrors. Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in acomfortable driving position. Adjust the driver side outside mirror with the control lever on - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 92
the net. can It help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the so that it will lie flat when you're not using it. The front doors on some vehicles have a card holder for convenient storage of business cards or - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 93
console. Press the release button to lower the door. Place your glasses inside thedoor. To close the door, raise it and press it into position. ~ TOblock out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also remove the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when you open the cover. You - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 94
on or is during retained accessory power, you have that option. if See "Retained Accessory Power"in the Index. Press the control switch rearward and releaseit to open the glass panel and sunshade. If you want stop to the sunroof in a partially open position, lightly press the switch again. Press the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 95
Door Cup Holder Rear Storage Compartment Lift the rear of the armrest to reveal the storage space. I The front doors provide space for holding a cup or soft drink. Pull down the interior door to access the trunk for storing long objects. 2-46 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 96
let it go. When it is ready the center will pop back by itself. Pull out the entire unit to use. To clean the ashtray, lift it out pulling on the snuffer. by On &Is without a console, there's an ashtray/cup holder under the instrument panel. To clean theashtray, lift it outby pulling - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 97
or as they should. This wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. Check withyour dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything requiring more than amps. 15 On models with the overhead console, there is a 12-vult ignition fed outlet. Slide the cover aside to access the outlet. 2-48 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 98
The Instrument Panel-- Your Information System Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll knowhow fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to drive safely and economically. Instrument Panel Clusters Your - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 99
's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it. To set it to zero: 0 On vehicles with the Driver Information Center, press the button labeled TRIP. On vehicles with the Systems - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 100
with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 101
is an ar bag re'adinesslight on the instrument panel, i which shows INFLATABLE MS-. The system checks the air bag's electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells youif there is an electrical problem.The system check includesthe air bag sensors and the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 102
, there could be abrake problem. Have your brake system inspectedright awav. This light should come on briefly as you start the vehicle. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's aproblem. If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull off the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That's normal. If the light doesn't come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Traction Control System Warning Light - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 104
tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working. 4 If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off andthe warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 105
driving conditions, you should puli off the road, stop y o u vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible. L LOW COOLANT Check to see if the level is lowat the recovery tank, and add coolant if necessary. If the level is low, have not your low coolant warning system serviced. See "Engine - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 106
in for service soon. This may indicate that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it cool. The engine could be low on oil, or could have sbme other oil problem. If you are driving, carefully pull over to a safe location and stop to check the oil level. See "Checking Engine Oil - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 107
right away. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. 0 1 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly andis not covered by your warranty. ! Clusters with gages use the CHECK GAGES warning light to alert you of a potential oil pressure - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 108
low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. The CHECK GAGES light will go on and a warning chime will sound, if you have this option. Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure can cause extensive engine damage. Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 109
on, have your oil level warning system serviced. Even ifyou have a low oil level, the light will go off for 15 to 20 seconds. Then, if the oil level is low, and it has been at leasteight minutes since your engine was last running, the CHECK OIL LEVEL light come on will for 20 to 40 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 110
, such as a warning light. So be sure to scan your displays and controls and the driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. NOTICE: Although theHUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking aid. The HUD was not designed for that purpose. If - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 111
could make the HUDimage harder to see. I The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering column. 1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control all the way up. The brightness of theHUD image is determined by whether the headlamp switch is on or off, and where you have set theHUD - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 112
the HUD dimmer control further downward. You may need to clean the windshield and HUD lens. It could indicate that you have a generator problem or another electrical system problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. Your windshield is part of the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 113
are working and the fluid container is less than one-third full. Check Gages Warning Light (Option) 1 1 This light will come on brieflywhen you are starting the engine. CHECK QAQES E WASHER FLUID Remember, driving withoutwasher fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash c m block your vision. You - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 114
zone indicate the normal operating range. Readings in the red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. The CHECK GAGES light will also come on, and a warning chime will sound. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. When your engine is not running, but theignition is - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 115
. The gage displays the air pressure level in psi going into the engine's combustion chamber. The gage is automatically centered at zero psi every time the engine is started. Actual vacuumor boost is displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient pressure, such as driving in mountains and - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 116
half full. If it comes on, see "Engine Coolant" in the Index. CHECK GAGES: If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure or battery voltage. SECURITY: You'll get a DOOR AJAR message if a door is not fully closed. The vehicle - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 117
If a burned-out bulb is replaced, thewarning light will stay on until the bulbis used. Message Side Marker ...Left Rear Side Marker ...4 Rear Stop/Tail/Tun ...1 Center High Mounted Stop Park Lamp ...2 Front Park Brake Lamp ...Right Side Marker ...Left Side Marker Some vehicles are equipped with - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 118
after a few seconds. The compass remembers your zone, so you only have to change it if you driveto a new zone on the map. The compass adjusts onlya notice a difference if you drive from one zone to the next one, until you cross several zones. Choosing your zone number: Locate your zone number on the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 119
f ZONE 05' f CALIBRATE 3 ~ . 1 1. , Changing your zone number: 1. Press and hold the MODE button until to manually calibrate. Sometimes, strong magnetic fields can affect the compass. If the CALIBRATE light comes on shown as above, try calibrating the compassas follows: 1. Drive the car toan - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 120
start to rotate. 4. Drive the car in small circles. Don't drive faster than 10 mph. 5. Drive in circles until the CALIBRATE light goes out. It usually takes 1 to 5 circles. The rear defog system you use an antenna with a magnetic base, it is best to mount it away from the center the trunk near the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 121
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. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with yourvehicle. This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your Comfort Control System uses the new ozone-friendly R134a refrigerant. Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your Pontiac when the car is moving - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 123
the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle's engine speed and power. This is normal, because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature. /J Vent: For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or cooling is - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 124
flow. Adjust the temperature control and fan control as desired. The air conditioning compressor is not working when vent is selected. 0 (Option): The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press the button to start warming ymr wlndow. A light will glow in the switch while the defogger is - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 125
driving temperature for best system control. To avoid blowing cold a r in cold weather, the system i will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depeds on outsideair temperature, engine coolant temperature, and time since the engine was last started. Pushing - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 126
, press the TEMP button up or down. DEFOG delivers air to the floor and the windshield outlets and is used on cold, humid days when some window fogging occurs. A/C: Press the A/C button to the a r conditioning on turn i i and off. The system will cool and dehumidfy the a r inside the car. In the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 127
When the engine idles fora long time, the exterior temperature sensormay cause the system to blow air that is too cool. Once the vehicle is moving again the system will try to maintain the set temperature inside your vehicle. 0 . . . . , 0 When you start your vehicle and the EXT TEMP display - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 128
, and how to get the best performance from them. Please read about the system in your vehicle. Setting the Clock for Radios with Cassette or CD 1. Press and hold the HR or MIN button until the hours or minutes begin to change on the time display. While the radio is in the time - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 129
ANIJFM Stereo Radio TUNE A l " : The lowerknob does thesethings: 0 - Rotate it to tune in radio stations. Press it to change between the AM or FM band. The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front and rear speaker balance. Pressing SEEK will cause the receiver to seek the next higher - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 130
POWER: With the ignition on, push the POWER knob to turn the radio on or off. VQL: Turn the VOL knob right to increase volume. Turn the VOL knob left to decrease volume. AM/FM: Press A you press RECALL with the radio on, it will switch the display back and forth between radio.station and time. 3-9 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 131
knob to tune in radio stations. Push the knob back in when you are done. BAL: Press lightly on the BAL knob. It will spring out to make it easier to adjust. Turn the knob it. EQUALIZER (Option): If your sound system has an equalizer, you can boost the Start with the levers in the middle position - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 132
cassette the door. The cassette Cr02) tapes. Your tape player is designed to workbest with tapes that are 30 clean feature has been reset. Cassette Player Control Features: TAPEPLAY: If you have a tape . 00 Dolby@B Noise Reduction:This audio system has available Dolby B Noise Reduction to - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 133
FWD again to play the tape. The radio will play while the tape is advancing. Use SEEK or the TUNE knob to change the radio station during forward. EJECT: Press EJECT to remove the cassette tape. EJECT will operate with the ignition off. If E and a number appears on the display at any time - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 134
sound systems operates the "Cassette Tape and CD Errors" later i this section. n Compact Disc Player Control Features: CDRLAY: If you have a disc loaded and the radio is playing, fast reverse operation. EJECT: Press EJECT to remove the disc. The radio will play after the disc is ejected. EJECT - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 135
indicate a locked condition anytime the battery power is removed. If yourradio loses power for any reason, you must unlock it with the secret code before it will operate. To set the secretcode, the following instructions explain how to enter your secret code and activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 136
The THEFTLOCK indicator light located below the TUNE knob will flash when the ignition is off. Anytime THEFTLOCK is activated and the battery power is removed, the radio will display LOC. When unlockingTHEFTLOCK after a power loss, enter your secret code as follows. Pause no more than 15 seconds - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 137
player is working properly. The cassette tape is broken. "El 1" may be displayed. Check to see if your tape is broken. Try a new cassette tape. If the error is smoother. 0 The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. If any - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 138
down arrow. Some audio functions can be operated with these controls, RCL: Press RCL (recall) to change between the clock and the radio or the cassette/CD (volume) to increase or decrease the volume. PWR: Press the PWR switch to turn the system on and Off. SEEK: Each time you press an up or down - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 139
to come and go. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume check with your dealer and be sure to checkFederal rules covering mobileradio and telephone units. AM Stereo Your Delco@system If your Delco system can get C-Quam signals, your stereo indicator light will come on - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 140
is clean before you have your tape player serviced. Your tape player should becleaned each month or . This typeof cleaner uses a cassette with a fabric belt which cleans the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette General Motors dealer. Follow the instructions provided with the cleaning cassette. - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 141
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without beingdamaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, youshould replace it. Check - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 142
to be cleaned.In either case, lowerthe antenna by hand by carefully pressingthe antenna down. If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 143
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The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be ready for anything." On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means "always - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 145
alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it's against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. The drinker's body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 146
body weight driving skills of many peopleare impaired at a BAC approaching It's the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person's BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 147
's an emergency, a need brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. is higher than if the person had not been drinking. Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 148
coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration a lot of distance in an emergency,so keeping enough space between your braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 149
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Pontiac has an advanced electronic braking system that will helpprevent a braking skid. This light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brakesystem will check itself. You may hear a - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 150
shutting off fuel injectors and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updateson wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 151
a problem with your traction control To turn the system off, press the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the console next the to gear shift selector. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. When this warning light is on, thesystem will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 152
Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 153
apply your brakes. It is better to remove as much speed asyou can from a possible collision. Then steer aroundthe problem, to the left OF right depending on the space available. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 154
QUARTER TURN C LEFT APPROX. So here are some tips for passing: "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delayyour pass. A broken center line usually indicates it's right to pass all (providing the road aheadis clear - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 155
again and wait for another opportunity. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle check the blind spot. 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change rapidly. Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. If - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 156
review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don'tgive up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 157
, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you're tired, pull o f the road in a safe place and f rest. 0 0 0 0 0 Night drivingis more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 158
wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They may cut ; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 159
be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 160
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some carwashes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-17 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 161
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This canhappen if the road is wet enough and you're going fast enough.When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn't - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 162
. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 163
of the freewayas you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 164
plan to make too many miles thatfirst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. 0 0 Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready go. If it needs to service, have it done before starting out.Of course, you'll find - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 165
frequently. Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. 4-22 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 166
more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 167
Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Pontiac in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, somewinter outer - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 168
. Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. If you have traction control, keep the system on. It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you'll want to slow down - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 169
braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 170
have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 171
AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE PRESSURE TIRE SPEED SIZE PSI/KPa RTG FRT. RR. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KRa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATiON how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spreadit out. Don't carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk. 4-29 i - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 173
the vehcle tmilering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes inhandling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 174
more than 55 mph (90 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 0 Three importantconsiderations have to do with weight: 4-31 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 175
is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, recommended pressure for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver's door or see "Loading - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 176
hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sureto read and follow the instructions for thetrailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 177
adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then applythe trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This letsyou check your electrical connection at the same time. During your trip, check occasionallyto be sure that the load - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 178
the trailer lamps, the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one of your vehicle larnps is out. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to useyour brakes so much that they would get - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 179
regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and theIndex will - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 180
that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flashon and off. Press the button into make your front and rearturn signal lamps flashon and off. - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 181
these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. m g to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling i n it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 182
could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Pontiac, andthe bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manua1 transaxle - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 183
5 . Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. Check that the jumper cables don't have looseor missing insulation. If they go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 184
has one. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just asgood there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 185
c Towing Your Pontiac DEAD BAlTERY 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Pontiac. The usual towing equipment is: (A) Sling-type tow - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 186
has front-wheel drive. The make, model, andyear of your vehicle. Whether you can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. 0 0 0 0 When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that thismanual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 187
wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towingservice. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don't have your vehicle towed on the frontwheels, unless you must - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 188
(Except SSE) Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information about "Towing Your Pontiac" earlier in this section. Attach position a 4 x 4 wood beam against the bottom of the radiator support behind the front bumper. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 189
. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to suspension components when usingcar carrier equipment. Always use T-'hooksinserted in the T-hook slots. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for the car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 190
(All) TOW LIMITS -- 55 MPH and 500 Miles Attach T-hook chains in the slotted holes in the floor pan support rails on both sides, just ahead of the rear wheels. Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 191
your enginecatches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warningbut see or hearno steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 192
: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. Cooling System 3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D). If y'ouno - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 193
system. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank boiling, is don't do anything else until it cools down. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak with the engine an, check to see if the electric engine - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 194
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't atFULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index for more information about - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 195
When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at FULL COLD, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. 5-16 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 196
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator rr' 1 7 ' 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 197
I ' 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5-18 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 198
8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure Be cap. sure the arrows on the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 199
will pulls thevehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer tomaintain lane position, then gently brake to a ston well aut of the traffic lane. . , If a tiregoes flat, the next p,ar$shows how to use your jacking equipment to - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 200
a 20-foot hose and an air pressure gage, well as instructions and as special adapters for inflatingthings like an air mattress or a basketball. Some vehicles have an air inflator foruse in maintaining proper air pressure for the tires. Theair inflator is located in the trunk. The ONswitch will - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 201
Changing a Flat Tire Tf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T r on your hazard un warning flashers. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. 5-22 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 202
1. Turn the center retainer bolt on the spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it, then lift the cover. 2. Remove the spare tire from the trunk. 3. Open the jack storage cover by twisting the knob 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 4. Remove the jack and wheel wrench. 5. Next, remove the wheel or - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 203
the wheel wrench. 0 If you have aluminum wheels with nut caps remove them. Note: Nut caps are captured in the cover ana will not remove completely. If your have aluminum wheels and the center cover hides the wheel nuts, remove the center cover by using the flat end the wrench to pry it of off - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 204
6. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack,and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches. 7. Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame into which to put the jack head. The front notch is 10 inches back from the front wheel well. The rear notch is 8 inches forward from therear - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 205
a i \ A 8. Position the jack and raise the jackhead until it fits firmly on the ridge in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire near you. 9. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them. 5-26 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 206
the vehicle o'r may allow the vehicle to off the jack. Be sure fit the fall to jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. 11. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 10. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 207
12. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel balts, mounting surfaces and spare whelel.Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 13. Replace the wheel nuts with rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Make sure each wheel stud is centered in each wheel hole while tightening the nuts. Tighten - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 208
15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence. 14. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the jack completely. 5-29 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 209
It won't fit. %ore the wheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire. When reinstalling the fullplastic wheel cover, align the valve stem symbol (which is molded into the back side of the cover) with the valve stem. Start the nut cap by pushing it onto - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 210
caps, or 1/8 turn for steel caps. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See "Compact Spare Tire"later in this section. When re-installing the center cover, do not use a hammer or mallet, as they could damage the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 211
new,it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it's best to replace your spare with a car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheeI, and maybe other parts - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 212
, you should turn the system off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) Thenshift back and forth betweenREVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 213
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will find information about the care of your Pontiac. This section beginswith service and fuel information, and thenit shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels.There is also technical information about your vehicle, anda part devoted to its appearance care. We hope you'll want tokeep - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 215
tells you much more about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can. To order the proper service manual,see "Service Publications" in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. You - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 216
code letter for your engine. You will find the VIN at the left of your instrument top panel engine needs service. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you're accelerating or driving parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be covered - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 217
designed toreduce vehicle emissions. General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you can help clean theair, especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels. You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 218
hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you're accelerating or driving up a hill. That's . It corrode metal can parts i your fuel system and n also damage plastic and rubberpark That damage wouldn't be covered under your warranty. And - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 219
emission controls won't work well or at all. With continuous use, sparkplugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle'soxygen sensor will bedamaged. All of that means costly repairs that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To check - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 220
) On a model equipped with the Theft-Deterrent System, the fuel door is locked and unlocked together with the power door locks. Therefore, to unlock the fuel filler door, you may use the outside door key lock, the inside power door lock button, or the Remote Keyless Entry the key chain transmitter - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 221
dealer can get onefor you. If you get the wrong type, it may not or have proper fit venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged. 6-8 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 222
Release If your vehicle has a fuel door lock, the fuel door can be opened manually in case of an electrical power failure. Checking Things Under the Hood The following information tells you how to check fluids, lubricants and important parts under the hood. Open the trunk, the release mechanism - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 223
Then go to the frontof the vehicle and pull up on the underhood release. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure dl the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. Underhood Lamp Your parking lampgor headlamps must be on for the underhood lamp to function - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 224
driving conditions. A C The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected by the belt routing. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when to check the belt. A. Power Steering B . Alternator D. Crank E. Coolant Pump The powertrain control module - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 225
Engine AccessoryBelt coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when to check the accessory drive belts and Supercharger oil level. Have your dealer check the oil levelin the Supercharger. Engine Oil - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 226
to put the levelsomewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you're through. t To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 227
. * * ~ RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTINB, SELECT THE LOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. HOT WEATHER 7 LOOK FOR THIS 1 SYMBOL L "C t + 38 + 27 t L + 16 t4 -1 - 4 18 If you change your own oil, be sure you - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 228
engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench@oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) @ If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change should be added. Engine Coolant Heater An engine coolant heater can be a bighelp if you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0°F (- - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 229
a servicestation or a local recycling center for help. Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine &e. And, dirt can eady get - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 230
To Check or Replace I. Unscrew the three wing screws in the housing cover and pull back. 2. Unscrew the clamp on the air intake hose where the hose attaches near the top of the engine. Detach the hose, then pull back the rearof the housing cover. If you have the 3800 Supercharged engine, unsnap - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 231
3. Remove the air filter. 4. Install the air filter carefully and replace the cover tightly. 5. Reattach the air intake hose and tighten the clamp. Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you should let your dealer ora qualified service center perform this maintenance. 6-18 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 232
oil. How to Check and AddOil Check oil only when the engine is cold. Allow the engine to cool 2 to 3 hours after running. 3. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3116 Allen wrench. 4. The oil level is correct when it justreaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole. 5. Replace the oil plug - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 233
come out and fall hot engine parts on or exhaust system parts, startinga fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading you check your if transaxle fluid. ~~~ To check the fluid level 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 234
the engine, follow these steps: 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower 111 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check." 0 When the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 235
cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If youhave a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete coolant - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 236
Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher. If this light comes on, it means you're lowon engine coolant. 6-23 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 237
, but be careful not the to spill it. Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through theradiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 238
L36 engine is located below the alternator and behind the accessory drive belt. What toAdd Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 239
When you need windshield washer fluid, besure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be operating your and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn't 'clean well as washer fluid. as Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it's very cold.This allows for - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 240
lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. A chime will sound if you try to drive with this warning light on. See '* ' B System Warning Light" in the Index. 6-27 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 241
of fluid. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll haveto be replaced. Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 242
front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you've come to expect can change in many other waysif someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Some driving conditions or climates may causea brake squeal when the brakes first applied or lightly are applied. This - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 243
not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, takeoff the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Halogen Bulbs Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Jump Starting: For instructions, see - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 244
the entire headlamp housing and tilt it forward. 5. Reverse steps 1-3 to replace the bulb assembly and headlamp housing. Taillamp Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb, see "Replacement Bu1b.s" in the Index. 1. In the trunk, remove the two plastic nuts holding the carpeting in place. 2. Pull the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 245
blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here's how to remove the type with a release clip: 6. Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp. Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement Tf you have fog lamps, changing your fog lamp bulbs requires proper aiming equipment. See your Pontiac - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Tires We don't make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires arewarranted by the tire manufacturers and their If warranties are delivered with every new Pontiac. your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 247
rear edge of the driver's door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they're cold."Cold" means yourvehicle has been sitting too much air (overinflation), you can get: Unusual wear Bad handling 0 Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 248
unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See "When it's Timefor New Tires" and "Wheel Replacement" later in this section for more information. The purpose of regularrotation is to achieve more - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 249
new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which can't be repaired well because of the sizeor location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find service on your vehicle. If your tires have anall-season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by an "MS" (for mud and snow). If you ever replace - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 250
driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction A, B, C - Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 251
failure. These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires. While the tires available as standard oroptional equipment on loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, andwheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air,replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 252
. Driving too fast spinning thewheeIs or with chains onwill damage yourvehicle. NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire tire chain clearance or to the body and - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 253
. Do not use them on vinyl or leather. Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. Use - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 254
cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the suds. Rinse the section witha clean, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, "feathering" toward the center. Keep changing Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier, a - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 255
with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. YOLI may have to do foam-type instructions described earlier of lukewarm water. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning Leather clean with cool water and Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 256
, Bon-Ami Powder@(GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and household glass cleaner at will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temparary license should not be attached across the defogger grid. replaced - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 257
your Pontiac by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. YOU can to keep it cleanby washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don't wash yourvehicle in the direct rays of or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don't use cleaning - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 258
or covered whenever replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. NOTICE: If you have aluminum wheels, don't use an automatic car - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for iceand snow removal and dust control cancollect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the Underbody parts such as fuel lines, kame, floor pan, and exhaust system eventhough they have corrosion protection. At - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 260
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials I You can get these from your GM Parts Department. Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Grease Weatherstrips, Stops squeaks I * Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. Parts Departments for these products. See your General Motors See your Maintenance Schedule - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 261
an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Pontiac, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 262
, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed. Maxifusemelay Center To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn the two knobs 1/4 turn counterclockwise and loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger side of the cover. Then remove the cover. The inside of the cover has a chart 6-49 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Spare Interior Lamps Ignition (Run), Automatic A/C Control, Base Cluster Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used Cigarette Light.er Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps, Cornering Lamps, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock Spare Not Used Not Used Anti-Lock Brake System, Ride Control 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 1B 2B - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Circuitry Position Brake 6B Lamps Hazard and Not 7B 8B Electronic 9BLevel Control 1c Bag 2c 3c 4 c 5c 6C 7c 8C 9c 1D 2D Used Not Used Air Spare Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans, Transaxle Parking Lamps Not Used Not Used Battery,Radio, Chime, Cluster Ignition (RudCrank), Chime, Cluster Spare - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 265
the instrument panel. You must remove the sound insulator on the rightside of the passenger foot well to replace these fuses. Replacing these fuses is difficult. We recommend that you see your dealerif you need one replaced. Circuitry Position 1 2 3 4 5 Door Locks Power Lock Antenna, Switch Horns - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Replacement Bulbs Outside Lamps Halogen Headlamps Low Beam ...High Beam ...Front Lamps Park/Turn ...Side Marker ...Taillamps ...Stoplamps ...RearTurn ...Rear Side Marker ...Back-up Lamps ...Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp ...License Plate Lamp ...FogLamp ...Trunk Lamp ...Underhood Lamp . . , ... Bulb - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 267
Replacement Bulbs Inside Lamps Door Lamps ...Front CourtesylReading Lamps ...Rail CourtesyReading Lamps ...Glove Compartment Lamp ...Visor Vanity Lamp ...Hush Panel (Lower Floor Lighting) ...Ash Tray ... Bulb 74 563 12V 8W Festoon 194 7065 168 161 6-54 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 268
Specifications Engine CodeK (L36) and Code 1 (L67) for Automatic TransaxleAT 4T60E (Overdrive) When draining or replacing torque convertec more fluid may be needed. Pan Removal and Replacement ...6 1/2 quarts 6.00 L After Complete Overhaul ...11 quarts 10.50 L Coolingsystem ...13 quarts 12.00 L Air - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 269
Maintenance Replacement Parts 'I I Air Cleaner Element ...AC Type A--1096C Engine Oil Filter...AC 5 p e PF--47 Fuel Filter ...AC Q p e GF--627 . PCV Valve ...AC Type CV--892CRemote Lock Control Battery (2) ...-2016 Spark Plugs (236) Engine ...AC Qpe--41-606 Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 m) Spark Plugs ( - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 270
IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE A$ RECOMMENDED the removal of important componentscan significantly affect the quality of the air we covers the maintenance required for your Pontiac. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 271
are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services"tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also explains what you can easily do to - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 272
. more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find in the schedules in this section. So please read this section and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Pontiac dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 273
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection Engine Accessory Drive BeltInspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Cooling System Service (or every months, whichever 24 occurs first) Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code 1 'engineonly) Every 50,000 Miles - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 274
000 km) Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Supercharger Oil Check (3.8L Code 1 Engine Only) Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 275
1 Maintenance Schedule I I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. The services shown in this scheduleup to 100,000miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 276
An Emission ControlService. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 277
Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty c'onditions.Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Sewice. 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 278
occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 279
3 months, whicheveroccurs first). An Emission Control Service. Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 280
the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every6 months. whichever occurs first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 281
Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 282
occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 36,000 Miles (60 000 k t ) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 283
Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 284
and filter do not require changing. 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points and - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 285
I I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 286
the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parkmg brake cable guidesand underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 287
. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Sewice. 0For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this section. An Emission Control Service - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 288
occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 289
Schedule I I 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shiftlinkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Change - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 290
000 km) 1 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Schedule I I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0Change - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 292
the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 293
Service. Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often lander dusty conditions. An Emission Control Sewice. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for darnage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Sewice. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE - SERVICED - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 294
occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 93,000 Miles (155000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 295
000 Miles (165 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. (32 O C ) or higher. * delivery service . .'* .::,&l:$.'.r Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. .7,s - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 296
the same intervals. 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parkmg brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 297
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody cantact 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 298
the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). CI Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 299
r Maintenance Schedule11 37,500 Miles (62 500) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 300
I MaintenanceSchedule I1 I 52,500 Miles (87500) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shft linkage, parking brake cable.guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 301
Fluids and Lubricants" in this section. An Emission Control Service.? 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. Inspect - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 302
(112 500 km) El Change engine oil andfilter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 303
the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 304
, cap and lines. Inspect fuel cap gasket forany damage. Replace parts as 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parkmg brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 305
90 O F (32O C ) OT higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi., police or delivery service. I you do not use y o w vehicle under any of f these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changirg. I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 306
of tape play. See "Audio Systems" in the Index for further details. Power Antenna Clean power antenna mast. See "AudioSystems" in the Index for further details. Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level add the proper and coolant mix if necessary. See "Coolant" in the Index for further - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylindersi h the lubricant wt specified in Payt D. Body Lubrication Lubricate allbody door hinges. Also lubricate hinges all for and latches, including those the hood, rear any compartment, glove boxdoor, console door and folding seat hardware - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 308
key should come out only in LOCK. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary). NOTE - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 309
). You should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sureany necessary repairs are completed at once. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regularbrake pedal. Do - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 310
. USAGE Engine Oil Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage forinterference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Accelerator and cruise control should not be lubricated. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 311
USAGE Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill. Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). @ USAGE Supercharger FLUIDLUBRICANTSupercharger Oil (GM Part - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 312
2, Category LB or GC-LB. ~ Hood and Door Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant Hinges, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning (GM Part No. 1050109). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). See "Replacement Parts"in the Index ror recommenaed - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Maintenance Record 7-44 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 314
any safety defects. This section includes information on: Customer Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired, BBB Auto Line-Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance, and Service and Owner Publications. STEP ONE -- Discuss - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 315
Customer Assistance Representative: 0 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive instrument panel visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 316
. BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputesbetween customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free charge of to customers who currently own or leasea GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 317
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between YOU, your dealer, or Some state laws may require you at 1-800-955-5100 or the Pontiac Customer Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Assistance Center at1-800-PM CARES. Washington, D.C. - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 318
General Pontiac Division Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Transport Canada Pontiac, MI 48340-2950 Box 8880 Ottawa ). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 8-5 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 319
Pontiac dealer. We will provide the following services for 3 years/36,000 miles, at no expense to you: VehicIe out of fuel Keys locked in vehicle 0 Change a flat tire Jump starts Courtesy Transportation. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage period, interim transportation may be - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 320
please provide the following informationto the advisor: Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model, year, and color 0 license plate number Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair information for all chassis body systems. They may and be useful for owners ' service. These are . authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians. Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 322
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r ...6-16 Air Conditioning ...3-2,3-5 Air Inflator System ...5-2 I Alarm, Theft Deterrent System ...2-9 Alignn~entand Balance, Tires ...6-38 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ...6-45 Antenna. Fixed Mast ...3-20 Antenna. Power Mast Care ...3-20 4-6 Anti-Lock ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2-54 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 327
6- 11 Belt, Engine Accessory ...Belt, Engine Accessory (Supercharged) ...6- 12 Blizzard ...4-26 2-66 BoostGage ...6-29 Brake Adjustment ...6-28 Brake Fluid, Adding ...6-27 Brake Master Cylinder ...BrakePedalTravel ...6-29 6-29 Brake System Parts, Replacing ...2-53 Brake System Warning Light ...Brake - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 328
...2-38 Daytime Running Lamps ...Dead Battery ...5-2 Defects. Reporting ...8-4 4-1 Defensive Driving ...3-3 Defogger. RearWindow ...Defogger. Rear Window (Electronic Climate Control) ...3-5 Defogging ...3-3 3-3 Defrosting ...Display. Head-Up ...2-60 2-67 Door Ajar Message ...DoorCupholder ...2-46 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 329
...Drunken Driving ...4-2 Electrical Equipment, Adding ...2-16, 3-18, 6-48 Electronic Climate Control ...3-4 Automatic Mode ...3-4 ManualMode ...3-5 Electronic Compass ...2-68 Engine Accessory Belt ...6- 11 Engine Accessory Belt, Supercharged ...6- 12 6-22 Engine Coolant ...6-23 Adding ...Checking - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 330
. Air ...Inside Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-41 Inspections Brakesystem ...7-41 7-41 Exhzust Systems ...Restraint Systems ...7-40 Steering. Suspension. Axle Boot and Seal ...7-40 7-41 Throttle Linkage ...2-49 Instrument Panel ...2-49 Instrument Panel Clusters ...Instrument Panel Intensity Control - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 331
2-39 Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel ...Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1- 17. 2-52 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-54. 4-6 BatteryWarning ...2-63 2-53 Brake System Warning ...Check Gages Warning ...2-64 Check Oil Level Warning ...2-60 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...2-55 Engine Oil Pressure - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Power Door Locks ...2-4 Power Outlet. Accessory ...2-48 Power Remote Control Mirrors ...2-42 PowerSeat ...1-2 Power Steering ...4-9 6-25 Power Steering Fluid ...Adding ...6-25 ...6-25 Checking ...2-29 Power Windows ...2-15 Power. Retained Accessory ...Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts ...1-22 Problems - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 333
...Rear Door Security Locks ...2-7 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-24 Rear Storage Compartment ...2-46 3-3 Rear Window Defogger ...Rear Window Defogger (Electronic Climate Control) ...3-6 Rearview Mirror ...2-41 1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-41 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry ...Battery Replacement - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 334
, Cleaning ...6-41 Standard Climate Control ...3-2 Starter Switch ...7-38 Starting Your Engine ...2-15 Steam, If Coming From Your Engine ...5-12 4-9 Steering ...7-39 Steering Column Lock ...2-24 Steering Column Shift Lever ...Steering Wheel Touch Controls, Audio System ...3-17 2-30 Steering Wheel - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 335
Vehicle ...5-6 From the Front ...5.9. 5.10 From the Rear ...5-11 4-7 Traction Control System ...4-8 Traction Off Warning Light ...4-32 Trailer Tongue Weight ...Trailer Towing ...4-30 Brakes ...4-33 4-35 Driving on Grades ...Driving with a Trailer ...4-34 Hitches ...4-33 Parking on Hills ...4-36 4-33 - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 336
...Vehicle Symbols ...Vehicle Control ...Vehicle. Leaving Your Lights. Gages and Indicators ...2-51 2-67 Washer Fluid Message ...6-44 WashingYourVehicle ...Water. Driving Through Deep Standing ...2-17 Weatherstrips ...6-43 Wheel Nut Torque ...5-30. 6-55 6-38 Wheel Replacement ...Wheel Replacement - 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 337
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