1997 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual
1997 Pontiac Bonneville Manual
1997 Pontiac Bonneville manual content summary:
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howto drive under different conditions. 5-1 6-1 7-1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 3
We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name BONNEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 4
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it 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 things quickly. I h!i,CAUTION: hese mean there is something that could hurt - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 5
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 warningsin different colors orin different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. iv - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 6
see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER t a )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a (@) SPEAKER b p3 V ,111, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 4 FUEL #0 VENTILATING ( FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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1-24 Section 1 Seats Restraint and Systems Here you'll find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 9
(Option) To adjust the power seats on some models: Manual Front Seat CAUTION: Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch control bar under the front of 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 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Power Lumbar Controls (Option) d Reshapes the lower back area of the seat. m b Reshapes the seat up or down. Reshapes the upper back area of the seat. Adjustable Support Seat (Option) On some models, you'll find the controls on the center console. Slide the selector switch to L or R to choose - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 11
could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the belt could goup over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not your pelvic bones. at This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion, have - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 12
part of the manual tells you how touse safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. 'A CAUTION: And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 13
on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here's why: They work. You never know if you - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 14
. . Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stopthe vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-7 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 15
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... 1-8 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 16
be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Pontiac, see the partof this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 18
secure. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could 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 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 19
where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release handle to make sure it has locked into position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 20
's wrong with this? A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder beltshould fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 21
wrong place like In a crash, go the belt would up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not thepelvic at bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. t I I I I 1 I I J A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 22
with this? A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. a crash, your In far body would move too forward, which would increase the chance head and neck injury. of Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren'tas strong as shoulder - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 23
What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured bya twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the fullwidth of the belt to spread impact forces. a belt is twisted, If make it straightso it can work properly, or ask your dealer tofix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-16 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 24
go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 25
belt. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your Pontiac has two air bags -- one air bag - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 26
secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the right front passenger's safety belt. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See "Air Bag - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 27
How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-20 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 28
to severe frontal or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system's designed "threshold level." If your vehicle goes will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher.The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 29
problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can't get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 30
Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your Pontiac should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Pontiac dealer and the Bonneville Service Manual have - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 31
wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work foryou is qualifiedto doso. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. If your vehicle has front and - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 32
. Rear Seat Outside PassengerPositions To make the belt shorter, pull its freeend as shown until the belt is snug. 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 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 33
until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 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 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 34
less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could 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. 1-27 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 35
's a sudden stop or a crash. I /A CAUTION: I You can be seriously hurt your shoulder belt if is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against your body. fit To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-28 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 36
child restraints and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge ( the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 1-29 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 37
the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 38
To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges togetherso that you can take them out from the ul guides. P l the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward andin between the seatback and the interior body, leaving - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 39
(40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly becomea 240-1b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in infant restraint. an I A CAUTION: =!!ever hold a baby in your arms while ridinga in vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. During - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 40
on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you howto do that - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 41
air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. always better to It's secure a child restraint in the rear You may, seat. however, secure anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 42
You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See theearlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 4. Tilt the latch plate to adjust - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 43
restraint. 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 way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 44
plate and pulling it along the belt. A child ina child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. air bagif it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 45
to be sure it is secure. If it isn't, secure the restraint in adifferent place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 46
restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's why: 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 47
5. 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. 6. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-40 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 48
restraint. 8. 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 itgo back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again andbe ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 49
of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's 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 Comfort Guides" in the Index. If the child is so - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 50
shoulder part behinc is in l the child. If the child wears the belt this way, i a crash the child might slide under belt. The the belt's force would then be applied right the on child's abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portionthe belt of should - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 51
a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need tobe replaced. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 52
& NOTES - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 53
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29 2-30 2-33 2-33 2-34 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Computer Command Ride Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 55
a ignition key is dangerous many reasons. for A child orothers could be badly injured or even kille'd. They could operate power windows other or move, Don't controls or even make the vehicle leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. I 2-2 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 56
correct key code. Remember to carry the pre-cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery. In an emergency,call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1-800-ROADSIm or 1-800-762-3743. NOTICE: Your Pontiac has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have lot of a trouble getting - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 57
out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts you properly, lock your doors, and will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle. -- -- If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system and it is activated, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 58
Lock Delay If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of PARK (P), just use the manual or power lock button to lock the doors. With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle using the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. lock. It won't lock (or unlock - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 59
the transmitter again. Each time the transmitter's LUCK button is pressed, the mode will advance by one, going from 3 to 1 to 2, etc. 5. Release the power door lock switch. Theautomatic door locks will remain in the most recent mode selected. Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3. 2-6 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 60
is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver's door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that the delayed locking system is active. When all doors have been closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. If any door is opened before this, the five-second - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 61
lever all the way up to the ENGAGED position. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. i Your Bonneville is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. To use one of these locks: The rear - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 62
transmitter after shutting the doors. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, see "Universal Theft-Deterrent" in the Index. This device complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 63
. This is normal for any remoste keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if youhave to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions that follow. 0 If UNLOCK is pressed again within - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 64
off turning the ignition to ON. If your vehicleis equipped with the Universal Theft Deterrent feature, you may also turn off the alarm by unlocking the the system has been resynchronized, the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once. The system should nowoperate properly. Security - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 65
mode. 3. Press the opened trunk button again. Each time the opened trunk button is pressed, the transmitter will advance to the next mode. 4. Release the power door lock switch. Personalization Features The following list of features that are available on your Bonneville can be programmed to the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 66
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in yourkey chain transmitter should last about two years - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 67
lamps will flash once. Remote Trunk Release (Option) If you have this option, press the trunk release button located below the driver's door armrest to release the trunk lid. Note: This option will not work if the Remote Trunk Release Lockout is on. NOTICE: h e n replacing the battery, use care - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 68
the body trunk lid: Make sure all windows are shut. "urn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on ECON or VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 69
Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. alarm system. With thissystem, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is OFF). This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system whenleaving your vehicle. 2-16 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 70
one minute and then shuts off while the ignition is on, the security system has detected a problem with itself. See your dealer for service. If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, or if the door key cylinders are damaged, the alarm will go off. It will - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 71
System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key 1 is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it's inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine doesnot start and the SECURITY light - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 72
time you get new brake linings. Don't tow a trailer during break-in. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for more information. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-KeyI1 system, however, is not - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 73
switch stays inthe RUN position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key.The ignition - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 74
go down as your engine gets warm. Retained Accessory Power If you have this option, after you turn your ignition off still and even remove the key, you will have electrical power to such accessories as the radio and power windows for up to 10 minutes. But if you open a door, the power is turned - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 75
between each try to helpavoid draining your battery. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. you don't, If your - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Heater (Option) To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 11O-volt AC outlet. m A CAUTION: In very cold weather, 0 OF (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 77
engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Pontiac - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 78
"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key isin an on position. If you cannot - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 79
engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control may be wrong witha transaxle system sensor. If you drive veryfar that caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 80
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. I NOTICE: If your frontwheels can't rotate, unless you are going s'lower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 81
cornering, acceleration or braking. Press PERFORM SHIFT to allow the transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. An indicator light on the switch will glow when performance shifting is in operation. If the computer command ride detects a problem in the system - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 82
to drive away with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. may have to You replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 83
can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others couldbe injured. To be sure yourvehicle won't move, even when you - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 84
up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 85
weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parkingpawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This iscalled "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake parking brake. It can be ldangerous leave your vehicle with to the engine - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 86
brakepedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), trythis: 1. Turn the ignition key OFF. Open and closethe to driver's door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. L 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift toNEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 87
things to know. 1 A CAUTION: - Idling the engine with theclirn 3 control system off could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier fan switch at the highest setting, One place this can happen a garage. Exhaust with is CO can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 88
brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to. If you've left the engine running door panel control each of the windows when the ignition is onor when Retained Accessory Power is active. In addition, each passenger door has a control - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 89
a second, the window will lower completely. The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch rearward and releasing it immediately switch forward. Tilt Wheel Horn Nearly the entire surface of the center pad of the steering wheel is an active horn switch. Press anywhere on thepad - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 90
finished, the lever return automatically. un will An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever on the Lane Change Signals 0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer To signal a lane change, just raise - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 91
light on the instrument panel will also be on. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check at each flash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Flash-To-Pass - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 92
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an new blades or blade inserts. The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band markedWIPER. For a single wiping - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 93
fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir is low. See "Low Washer Fluid Warning Light" in the Index. 4 I In freezing weather, don't use your washer until . Cruise control do'esnot work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. 2-40 ~ - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 94
until you want to use it. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 95
your cruise controlat a desired speed and then you apply the brake,This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 k / 1or more, my) you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (resume/accelerate) for about half a second - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 96
to turn on the headlamps, Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: 0 0 together with: Parking Lamps 0 0 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal; or Move the cruise switch to OFF. Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 97
If you open the driver's door while leaving the headlamps or parking lamps switch! on and the key is removed from the ignition 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 monitors the exterior light - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 98
lamps. If it WasOn M m , move the control to the right to tUlTl it on, then back to should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. An indicator light in the switch will glow flash-to-pass feature, the fog lamps will be disabled while the flash-to-pass feature is being used. 2- - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 99
three minutes, to light your way when you leave your vehicle. To operate twilight sentinel,turn the control to MAX for the three minute delay. T m it the other way to reduce the delay. Turn the control to MIN to turn twilight sentinel off. Delayed Illumination When you open the door to enter your - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 100
and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open the doors. Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for 25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition. This will give youtime to find the door pull handle or lock switches as youexit the vehicle. Illuminated - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Rear Reading Lamps Mirrors Inside Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror To turn on the reading lamp when the door is closed, slide the switch up. Slide it down to turn off the lamp. Inadvertent Load Protection This feature shuts off the courtesy, reading, trunk, glove box and visor vanity mirrorlamps - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 102
of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. Your Pontiac may have an automatic electrochromic dayjnight rearview a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary. Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can justsee - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 103
lever on the driver's door controls both outside rearview mirrors. A CAUTION: - A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply intothe right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glanceover - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Cupholder (Option) The front doors on some vehicles have a card holder for convenient storage of business cards or parking lot ticket stubs. The card holder has space for up to five regular business cards. Press the button at the front edge to open the armrest storage area for cassette tapes - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 105
) Some models have a storage compartment for glasses in your overhead console. Press the release button to lower the door. Place your glasses inside the door. To close the door, raise it and press it into position. Door Cupholder The front doors provide space for holding a cup or soft drink. 2-52 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 106
Rear Storage Compartment Your Pontiac has a rear storage armrest with cupholders and a pass-through feature. Pull down the interior door to access the trunk. Lift the rear of the armrest to reveal the storage space. - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 107
You'll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over the instrument panel. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling up on the tabs on either side. It snaps back into place. To open the rear ashtrays - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 108
can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side, while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block glare from the front. Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 109
hose and an air pressure gage, as well as instructions and special adapters for inflating things like an air mattress or a basketball. Accessory Power Outlet Some vehicles have an air inflator for use in maintaining proper air pressure for the tires. The air inflator is located in the trunk. The ON - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 110
when the ignition is on or during Retained Accessory Power, if you have that option. See "Retained Accessory Power" in the Index. Sunroof (Option) Your Bonneviile may be equipped with an express-open sunroof. Press the control switch rearward and release it to open the glass panel and sunshade. - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 111
Instrument Panel 2-58 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 112
Steering Wheel Lever 4. Instrument Cluster/Gages 8. Climate Control System 9. Passenger's Side Air Bag 10. Glove Box 11. Audio System 12. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 5. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls 6. Ignition Switch 7. Air Outlet 13. Driver's Side SRSAir Bag 14. Hood Release 2-59 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 113
fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to drive safely and economically. Your Pontiac is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. ~~~~~~ I - - - ~ UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 2-60 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 114
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Information Center on vehicles so equipped. Your Pontiac has a tamperresistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you'll know that it's set at zero and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 117
, 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. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Your vehicle may - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 118
the Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 119
problem or another electrical system problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and climate control system. When the engine - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 120
. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on when you turn the key to - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Pontiac needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light Is also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. See"Brake System Warning Light - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 122
, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. a If there's a brake system problem that is specifically - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 123
if necessary. If the level is not low, have your low coolant warning system serviced. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. The LOW COOLANT warning light will also come on when you turn on the ignition, your engine is not but running, as a check to show you it is working. If it doesn't come on then - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 124
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 125
vehicle? If none of the above steps have made the light turn on, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has theproper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fixany mechanical or electrical problems that mayhave developed. If so, reinstall the fuel cap,making - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 126
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. I NOTICE: ~~~ ~~ ~~ Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 127
the RUN position. If the light doesn't turn on, have your vehicle serviced. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on when your windshield washers are working and the fluid container is less than one-third full. CHECK OIL LEVEL WASHER FLUID If the engine oil is more than one quart - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 128
on briefly when you are starting the engine. UNLEADED FUEL ONLY UNLEADED FUEL ONLY If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check yourgages for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure or voltage. This light will stay on if your engine is not running. Cluster with Gages Cluster - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 129
these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before Gage (Option) The gage moves a little when you turn a corner, speed up, or make a hard stop. The gage doesn't the supercharged engine have this boost gage that indicates vacuum during light to moderate - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 130
they are lighted on the instrument panel. At 70 miles per hour, the speedometer may display a variance of 3 miles per hour from the HUD. This condition is normal. When you sit straight in your seat, the HUD image will appear slightly to the right. High-beam indicator symbol CHECK GAGES message - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 131
your instrument panel, may not you see something important,such as a warning light. So be sure to scan your displays and controls and the driving into something. 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. - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 132
the HUD dimmer control. Polarizing sunglasses could makethe HUD image harder to see. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove 0 The HUD the lens, because the cleaner fluid could leak inside the unit if you do. Your windshield is part of the HUD system.If you ever have to have a - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 133
half full. If it comes on, see "Engine Coolant" in the Index. a CHECK GAGES: If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressureor battery voltage. SECURITY: You'll get a DOOR AJAR message if a door is not fully closled. The vehicle - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Beam) Turn Signal/Parking/Stop Parking Lamp/Sidemarker Brake Lamp and Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Back-up problem is on the vehicle outline. The message stays on until the problem is fixed. See "Replacement Bulbs" in the Index for bulb details. If a burned-out bulb is replaced, the warning light - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 135
zones. ' N Some vehicles are equipped with an electronic compass. As with all compasses, this unit senses the earth's magnetic field to show the direction the car is pointing. 2-82 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 136
is different than the one shown when you the turn key on, follow the steps to change your zone number. If you live on the line, you can pick the zone area you are most likely to drive in. (In Alaska use Zone 9 or 10. In Hawaii use Zone 7 ) . 2. Release the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 137
as follows: 1. Drive the car to an open, flat area. 2. Press and hold the MODE button until the CALIBRATE light reappears, 3. Release the MODE to manually calibrate. 4. Drive the car in small circles. Don't drive faster than 10 mph (16 km/h). 5 . Drive in circles until the CALIBRATE light goes - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 138
lines, large metal objects and steep hills. This is normal and is true of compasses in general. If you put large metal objects like golf clubs in the trunk an antenna with a magnetic base, it is best to mount it away from the center of the trunk near the rear window. The rear defog system can - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 139
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control and audio systems offered with your Pontiac. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-10 Comfort Controls Standard Climate Control System Electronic Climate Control System Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation System - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 143
to decrease fan speed. The fan will always run unless the right control knob is the turned to OFF. The fanmust b'e on to run air conditioning compressor. Standard Climate Control System Temperature Knob The center control regulates the temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn it - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 144
is directed through the instrument panel outlets. Electronic Climate Control System (Option) A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and directs it through the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor operates in all air conditioner positions. BI-LEVEL: This setting - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 145
display sensor is in front of the car, near the radiator. This displayed temperature is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. During stops, or while idling, the display shows the previous dsaving temperature for best system control. To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 146
may also manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the display will show that A/C is active, but the air conditioning compressor only operates - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 147
system through manual operation of the electronic system, use BI-LEVEL to deliver warm a r to the floor and cooler a r i i to the middle instrument panel outlets. warm or cool To the the air delivered, push TEMP button up or down. When the air conditioning system is in AUTO mode, the A/C light - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Push the outlet up ordown to direct airflow to your preference. Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by opening and closing the louvers. Opening and closing the louvers will also direct - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 149
clear. Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions. If you have the standard system, use DEFOG and adjust the fan speed to your comfort level. Use DEFROST with the temperature toward'the red area and the fan control toward high. When you - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 150
license, tape or decals across the defogger grid on the rear window. NOTICE: The lines you see onthe r e a window warm the glass. Press the button to start warming your window. If you have the standard system, a light will glow in the switch while the defogger is working. Don't use a razor blade - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 151
mostenjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operateall its controls, to be sure you're getting themost out of the advanced engineering that went into it, AMmFM Stereo Setting theClock for AM-FM Stereo Press SET. Within five - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 152
the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower b o b to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. 4. Press SET. (SET - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 153
AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into the station you set will return. VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 154
sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn this knob to move the use the VOL, FADE, BAL, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for theradio. The display will player can't turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 155
an error number, write it down and provide it to your dearerwhen reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down ,arrow to search for SEEK or TUNE. FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 156
three seconds. After three seconds, the tape symbol in the display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature is active. Turn the radio on and playing the radio, press the AM-FM button. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. EJECT may activated with either the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 157
; EM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob backinto FM2). Just: Playing the Radio VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on and off, To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 158
part of your audio system the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and . Try a new tape. BAL: Press thisknob lightly so it extends. Turn it to move the VOL, FADE and BAL controls just as you do forthe to your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this button - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 159
appear on the display. FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The playing the radio, press the AM-FM button. EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 160
must be on. Turn your radio off. Press TAPEPLAY and hold for three seconds. After three seconds, the tape symbol in the display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature is active. Turnthe radio on and insert the adapter. This override feature will remain active until EJECT is pressed - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 161
in the desired station. VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. ' TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 162
error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to go to the will continue moving back through the disc. It is dirty, scratched or wet. The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and try again.) NEXT - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 163
the disc function when the radio is on. EJECT: Press this button to remove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio. EJECT will work may become warm. Playing the Radio VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 164
when you're not using it. Setting the Tone EQUALIZER: A seven band equalizer is part of your audio system. Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to move the sound to the left orright speakers - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 165
upside down. It is dirty, scratched or wet. The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and the radio is on. EJECT Press this button to remove thedisc or stop the disc and switch to the down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 166
condition anytime battery power is removed. If your battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate. Activating the Theft secret code. The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 167
Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio, the radio won't turn on and LOC will appear on the display. To unlock a secured radio, see "Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 168
Equipped) (If If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. PRESET Press this and the radio will play. MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it again, or any other radio button, to turn on the sound. 3-27 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 169
equipment may interfere with the operation your vehicle's of engine, Delco radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation sound equipment of that hasbeen added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 170
not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player uses a cassette with a fabric belt to dean the tape head. It condition beforeyou have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head flash for two seconds). - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 171
. 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. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. 3. Wipe thecloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt. 4. Wipe dry with - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 172
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kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4- 10 4-13 4-13 4-15 4- 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4-18 4-2 1 4-22 4-23 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 175
Driving The best advic'eanyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a veryimportant 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 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 176
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker's body weight 0 Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision 0 Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 177
this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same numb'erof drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit . There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 178
The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. "I'll be careful" isn't the right answer. What if there's an emergency, a needto take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 179
of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight o f the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Sometimes, aswhen you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and roadcan provide. That means you can lose - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 180
pedal will be harderto push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 181
programmed to make the mostof available tireand road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 182
conditions allow youto safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) When the system is on, this warning light will come on to let you knowif there's a problem with your traction control system. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. hold the brake - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 183
To turn the system off, press the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the console next to the gear shift selector. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can helpyou more than even the very best braking. Steering ~ Power - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 184
one factor you can control. is Suppose you're steering through sharp curve. Then you a -suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and acceleration -- , the posted speedsare based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you'll want to go slower. If you need to - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 185
't room. That's the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem. Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 186
the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Thenu n your tr steering wheel togo straight down the roadway. Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. broken A center - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 187
something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity. Check your mirrors, rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. I , 0 If other cars are lined up to pass a slow - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 188
, and not "overdriving" those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed orsteering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 189
andkeep more space betweenyou and other vehicles. Slow down, 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 are likely to be impairedby alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-16 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 190
have less trouble adjusting to caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more lighted objects. Just as your headlampsshould be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability to see in dim light - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 191
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to one side.You could lose control the vehicIe. of a After driving through large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 193
Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water come inthrough your can engine's air intakeand badly damage your engine. Never drive through water is slightly that lower than the underbody your vehicle. If you of can't avoid deep puddlesor - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 194
. You'll save time and energy. (Seethe 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 thathave not cleared the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 195
of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try the gap close to at the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 196
find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willingto help if you need it. 0 Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 197
Hill and Mountain Roads rn Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. 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 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 198
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 to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 199
Bontiac in good shape for winter. be driving undersevere conditions, include a small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags your trunk. to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-26 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Wet ice." Very cold slick and hard to drive on. But wet snow or ice can be ice can be even more trouble because it may control system, you'll wantto slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. See "Traction Control System" in the Index. If you don't have the traction control system - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 201
your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock 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. 0 If You're Caught in - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 202
you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around that is blocking your exhaust And check pipe. around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn't collect there. of Open a window just a little - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 203
XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI/KPa FRT. RR. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL , INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver's door - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 204
break, or it can change the yourvehicle way you handles. These could cause to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the of life your vehicle. THlS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE S'AFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 205
inside the vehicle, secure it wheneveryou can. Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. I A CAUTION: -9 - I If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control whenyou pull a heavy, the trailer. For example, if the trailer is too brakes may not workwell or - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 206
for your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer'' that appears later in this section. control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 kn your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, r) axle or other parts - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 207
of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is animportant weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires inflated to the upper limit are for cold tires. You'llfiid these numbers on the Tire of Loading Information label located at the rear edge the driver's door or see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't over the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 209
, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure thatthe load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 210
with your Pontiac dealer. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle's lighting system, its bulb warning lights - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 211
transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 212
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on the Road Here you'll findwhat to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-16 Hazard WarningFlashers Other WarningDevices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-18 Cooling System 5-26 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-26 Changing a Flat Tire 5-38 Compact Spare - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 215
in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter . Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know youhave a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flask on and off. When the hazard warning flashers - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 216
't be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Pontiac pushing or by pulling itwon't work, and itcould damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may wantuse to another vehicle - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 217
accessories plugged into the cigarette 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. lighter. Turn off all lampsthat aren't needed as well as radios, This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition,it could save your radio! I An electric fan can startup even when the engine - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 218
go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 219
. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. other end Don't let the touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable duesn't go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 220
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vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. 0 Never tow with damaged parts notfully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. Never use J-hooks. Use - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 223
car carrierif it isn't a adequately secure'd. This can causecollision, serious personalinjury and vehicle damage. The or vehicle should be tightly secured for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 224
Front Towing (SSE and SSEi Only) NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-typeequipment or fascia/fog lamp damagewill occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment.Use safety chains andwheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 225
Attach T-hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in thebottom of the cradle, behind the front wheels. These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car-carrier equipment. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. 5-12 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 226
cradle, behind the front wheels. These slots are to be used when using sling-type equipment or when loading and securing to car-carrier equipment. Position a 4" x 4" wood beam across sling chains contacting bottom of the radiator support. Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the fiont - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Rear Towing Tow Limits -- 55 mph (88 kmlh), 500 miles (800 km) Attach T-hook chains to slots in the bottom of the floor pan directly ahead of rear wheels on both sides. ~ No 4 " x 4 wood beam is needed. I ' Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each control a m . 5-14 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 228
Position the lower sling crossbar directly behind and at lower edgeof rear bumper cover. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. 5-15 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 229
temperature gage or thewarning light about a hot engine on your Pontiac's instrument panel. See "Coolant Temperature G'age"and "Coolant Temperature WarningLight" in the Index. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine you see or - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 230
Sometimes the engine can geta cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. If you get the overheat warning with sign of steam, no try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 231
the engine not running and can injure is you. Keep hands, clothingand tools away from any underhood electricfan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anythingelse until it cools down. A. Coolant Recovery Tank E. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Fans 5-18 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 232
hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. 5-19 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 233
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) antifreeze at coolant recovery tank. (See the "Engine Coolant" in the Index - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 234
You can be burned if spill coolant on hot you engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant ona hot engine. L When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 235
, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn cap when the the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. -- -- 5-22 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 236
to the Radiator 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 the pressure cap slowly - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 237
3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck COLD mark. 5, Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-24 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 238
. Watch out for the engine fans. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up likethis. filler - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 239
your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly. But if control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 240
the Spare Tire andTools The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the center retainer bolt on the spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover.See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section for more information - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 241
The box that stores the jack and wheel wrench is located on the passenger side trunk wall. Open the box and then twist the wing bolt one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the jack and wheel wrench. 5-28 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 242
Coversand Wheel Nut Caps If you have aluminum wheels with nut caps, remove them. Please note that nut caps will not remove from the cover completely. If you have aluminum wheels and a center cover hides the by wheel nuts, remove the center cover using the flat end of the wrench topry it off - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 243
the jack, and rotate the head a few inches. wrench clockwise to raise the jack 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them. Put the jackhead into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well. The front notch is 10 inches (25 cm) back - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 244
itis jacked upis dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack,you could be badly injured killed. Never get under or a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. A CAUTION: 3. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly on the ridge in the vehicle's frame nearest the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 245
fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches tothe vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 246
c Never use oil or grease studs or nuts. If you on do, the nutsmight come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7 . 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 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 247
on the compact spare tire. It won't fit. Storethe wheel cover i the n trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel to become loose wheel nuts can cause the and even come off. This could lead toan accident. If Be sure to - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 248
When re-installing the full plastic wheel cover, align the valve stem symbol (which is molded into the back side of the cover) with the valve stem. When re-installing the decorative nut caps on aluminum wheels, tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench. Start the nut cap by pushing it onto the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 249
tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could ,cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike the r n. following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible. Store the jack and - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 250
the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden or collision Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section. See 1 1. Jack the storing instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 251
was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It -size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it's best to replace your spare with a guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 252
other parts the vehicle of can overheat. Thatcould cause an engine system off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 253
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Damage Finish Damage Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Engine Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Vehicle Dimensions - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 255
and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you'll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have oneof these marks: Your vehicllehas an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. YOUshould keep - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 256
instrument panel. of (See "Vehicle IdentificationNumber" in the Index.) If you have the 3800 engine (VIN Code K), use regular 87 unleaded gasoline rated at octane or higher. If you're using fuel rated at the recommended octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 257
, spark pluglife may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected.The malfunction indicator lamp onyour instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for service. To provide 'cleaner air, all gasolines in United States the are now - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 258
, Ontario L1H 8P7 Fuel Door Lock (Option) On a model equipped with the theft-deterrent system, the fuel door is locked and unlocked together with the driver's power door lock. Therefore, to unlock the fuel filler door, you may use the outside door key lock, the inside power door lock button or the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 259
vapor is highly flammable.It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're near gasolineor refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flamesand smoking materials away from gasoline. The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver's side of your vehicle. While refueling - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 260
if your tank is nearly full, and is morelikely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to of Your Pontiac" in the Index. If you have the (L36) 3800 V6 engine, your fuel cap will be tethered and you cannot hang it on the inside fuel door while refueling. - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 261
has a fuel door lock, thefuel door can be opened manually in case of an electrical power failure. type. Your dealer can get one for you. I you get f the wrongtype, it may not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 262
is not running. Keep hands, clothingand tools away from any underhood electric fan. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber.You or others could be burned - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is next to the parking brake pedal near the flour. Then go to the frontof the vehicle and push up on the secondary hood release. Lift the hood. Before closing the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 264
3800 Series I1 Engine (L36 - Code K) When you open the hood, you'll see: A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Battery C. Radiator Pressure Cap D. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder E. Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Cleaner Air E AutomaticTransaxle Fluid Dipstick I. WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 265
3800 Supercharged Engine (L67 Code 1) (Option) When you open the hood, you'll see: - A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Battery C. Radiator Pressure Cap D. Engine Dipstick Oil E. Engine Oil Fill Cap E Automatic Transaxle FluidDipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder H. Air Cleaner I. - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 266
cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass. AI1 of these controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine. Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on, it - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 267
The engine oil dipstick is lo'catedbehind the engine fans and in front of the engine oil fill cap. The top of the dipstick is-a round,yellow loop. Checking EngineOil Pull out the dipstick and cleanit with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it keeping the tip down, and - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 268
least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what lund of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. The engine oil fill cap is behind the engine oil dipstick and engine fans. Be sure to fill it enough - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 269
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STIIRTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAf YSCDSJTY OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. = D E or an S A E OW-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. 6-16 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 270
Pontiac dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 271
and filter are on the driver's side o f the engine compartment. 2. Remove the screws on the air cleaner housing cover. 1. Remove the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) cover that is located to the driver's side of the air cleaner assembly. Unscrew the retaining screws and remove the PCM cover. 6-18 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 272
3. Remove the air intake hose that is fitted over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body which is located near the top of the engine. After detaching the hose from the throttle body, pull back the entire rear portion of the air cleaner by pulling upward and - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 273
are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. When to Check If the air cleaner off, a backfire can cause a is damaging engine fire. And, dirt can get easily into yourengine, which will damage it. Always have - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 274
is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: 0 If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is hot, pressure may cause hot oil to blow out of the oil fillhole. You may be burned. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. 1. Clean the area around the oil fill plug - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 275
to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership Service engine parts or exhaust system parts, startinga fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 276
these steps: The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round, red loop and is next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. 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 in level. The fluid level must be - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 277
you have ;e problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. A 50J50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will: NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label i,s made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 278
, heater core or In radiator corrosion may result. addition, the engine coolantwill require change sooner at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX-COOL@not is covered by your new vehicle warranty. Adding only plain water - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 279
parts. Checking Coolant If you have to add coolant more than four timesa year, have your dealer check your cooling system. NOTICE: If you use the proper coolant, you don't have t'o add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem. These can be harmful, When your engine is cold - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 280
on engine coolant. LOW COOLANT You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolanton a hot engine. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 281
in thissystem could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the enginecompartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstickwith a cleanrag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 282
0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. Don't mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution freeze to and damageyour washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system. Also, water doesn't clean as well as washer - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 283
' your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you'll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when w'orkis done on the brake hydraulic system. Your brake master - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 284
removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. 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 have to be replaced - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 285
are removed for rotationor changing. When you have the front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" Section 7 of this manual in under Part C 44Periodic Maintenance Inspections". L brake wear - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 286
top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle wasdesigned and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 287
pressure car wash, or it is very humid, your headlamps may "fog up." This isnormal. The lenses should clear by themselves in time. 1. Reach behind the headlamp assembly and t r the bulb un assembly counterclockwise remove the bulb assembly. to 2. Remave the bulb from the assembly. 3. Replace the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Passenger's Side Replacement 2. Slide the headlamp assembly outward (to the left) 1. Remove the two bolts with a 10 mm socket. and lift it out. 6-35 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 289
3. Tip the assembly and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly. 6-36 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 290
lhrn Signal/Sidemarker Lamps For bulb type, see "Replacement Bulbs" in the Index. 3. nn the bulb socket assembly counterclockwise to r remove it from the lamp assembly. Turn the bulb one-quarter turn counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. 1. Remove the plastic nut holding the carpeting in - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Trunk M'ountedTaillamps and Back-up Lamps For bulb type, see "Replacement Bulbs" in the Index. 4. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly. 1. Push in on the center of the plastic push pin with a pen. The push pin shouldeject. 6-38 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 292
are fourpins altogether -- two on the driver's side and two on the passenger's side.) 3. Remove the five nuts that hold the assembly i place n with a 10 mm socket. Pull the carpet up and out of the way to remove the center nut. (There are two nuts on the driver's side, two on the - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 293
. The assembly will still be connected to the wiring harness, but now you will have access to the bulbs. 6. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6-40 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 294
i 7. Pull out the taillamp bulb to remove it. 8. If you are replacing the back-up bulb, it must be turned and pulled out to be removed. 9. Reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly. 6-41 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 295
service, see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here's how to remove blade securely on the wiper a m . For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement length and type, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 296
can cause accidents. your If tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. -- Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 297
"Scheduled Maintenance Services" in theIndex for scheduled rotation intervals. How to Check Use a goodquality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See "When It's Time for New Tires'' and "Wheel Replacement" later in - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 298
loose after a time. The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where thewheel attaches to Index.) One way to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 299
service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by an "MS" (for mud and snow). Mixing tires could cause you to lose control w: e driving. If you mix tiresof different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 300
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction -- A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are B, and A, C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 301
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of replaced. If the be wheel leaks air, replaceit (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 302
an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. A CAUTION: i NOTICE: The wrong wheel'can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometeror odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chassis - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 303
will damage yourvehicle. and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you'recleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicl'e: Gasoline Benzene Naphtha CarbonTetrachloride Acetone PaintThinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner rn Nail Polish Remover Appearance Care Remember - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 304
clean, damp cloth. to remove the suds. Your Pontiac dealer has two cleaners, a remove any loose dirt. outside of the stain, "feathering" toward the center. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask clean section of the cloth. 3. Keep changing to a surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 305
water. 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2, Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. Shoe polish - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 307
of color, gloss retention and durability. The best way to preserveyour vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarmor cold water. Don't wash yourvehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car wa,shing - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 308
your Pontiac by hand may benecessary to remove residue Pontiac garaged or covered whenever possible. Your Pontiac has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 309
. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for iceand snow removal and dust control can collecton the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 310
1052929 16 oz. (0.473 L) 8 oz. (0.237 L) Capture Dry Spot Remover 1052930 12345002"" 16 oz. (0.473 L) Armor All Cleaner Silicone Tire Shine 12345725 12377966 See y o u General Motors Parts Department for these products. ** Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl. See "Fluids and Lubricants" - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 311
engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 1 GM I SAMPLE4UXVM072675 I GM I Service Parts 7f CODE MODEL YEAR \ PLANT ASSEMBLY This is the legal identifier for your Pontiac. It appears on a plate in the frontcorner of the instrument panel, - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 312
"Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by aninternal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 313
circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 314
The driver's side fuse block is to the left of the steering wheel, under the instrument panel. Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses. You'll find a fuse puller clipped to in the slots labeled "Spare" on the following chart. When finished, replace the cover by snapping it back up into place. 6-61 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 315
Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Used PASS-Key Spare Not Used Not Used Automatic A/C Control, BaseCluster, Cruise Control Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used Not Used Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps, Brake-TransaxleShift Interlock Spare Not Used Not Used 6A 7A 8A 9A 1B 2B 3B 4B 6-62 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Usage Usage Anti-Lock Brake System, Computer Command Ride Brake and Hazard Lamps Not Used Interior Lighting Cigarette Lighter Air Bag System Spare Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans, Transaxle Parking LampsDnterior Lamps Not Used Not Used (Battery), Radio, Cluster Ignition (Run/Crank), Chime, Cluster - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 317
Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 Usage Door Locks Trunk Release, U C Horns Not Used Miscellaneous Engines Controls (OBD 1) 1 Fuel Pump nu r---------l I 0 6 7 8 9 10 Injectors Powertrain Control Module Not Used I FUSE POSITIONS I I 11 12 Not Used A/C Programmer Not Used - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 318
Replacement Bulbs Bulb Outside Lamps Front ...3157NA Parkingnurn Lamps ...Halogen Headlamps - - . 9006 Low-Beam ...High-Beam ... ...1156 Lamp Monitor Message .. ...PARK LAMP/TURN SIGNAL . . - - - . -...HEAD LAMP ...HIGH-BEAMLAMP ...TAILLAMP ...BACK-UP LAMP ...BRAKE LAMP ...TURNSIGNALLAMP 6-65 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 319
for more information. Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive) Pan Removal and Replacement ... ...6.0 quarts (6.1 L) After Complete Overhaul ...11 quarts (10.4 L) When draining or replacing torque conver,ter,more fluid may be needed. Cooling System ...Engine Crankcase 13 quarts (12.3 L) 4.5 quarts (4.3L - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 320
Specifications 3800 Series I1 Engine (L36) VIN Engine Code Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts V6 Air Cleaner Filter ...AC Type A-1096C Engine Oil Filter ...AC Type PF-47 Transaxle Filter ...GM Part No. 865 1909 Spark Plugs ...AC Type 41-921 Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) Windshield Wiper Blades Type - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 321
L36 Engine Accessory Belt The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected and the routing. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when to check the belt. A C A. Power Steering B. Generator C. Air Conditioning D. Crank E. Coolant Pump E Idler 6-68 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 322
uses two accessory drive belts. The inner belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pumpand air conditioning.The outer belt drives the supercharger. Each belt has its own temioner and idler pulley.See "Maintenance Schedule'' in the Index for when to check the accessory drive belts and - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 323
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for your Pontiac. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7-39 Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Part B: Owner Checks and Services 7-43 7-45 7-47 Part C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 325
your new vehicle warranties. See your Wurranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Pontiac dealer*for details. "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 326
Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections" explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer's service department or another qualified service center should perform. "Part part service information GM publishes. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 327
need 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 - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code 1 engine only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code 1 engine only). Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 0100 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 330
guides and underbody contactpoints and linkage. + A good time to checkyour brakes is during tire rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspection" in Part C of this schedule. Footnotes -f- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air ResourcesBoard - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 331
and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 332
oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 333
oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 334
oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 335
(or every 6 months, whkhever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote "f) 7-12 - - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 336
I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 33,000 Miles (55000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every36 months, whichever occurs - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 337
oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. I 39,000 Miles (65 000 kmj 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 17 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 338
tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote-f..) ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 339
,000 Miles (80 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 17 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehide is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 340
oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 341
engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any d'amage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Sr )o h t Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 63,000 Miles (105 000 km, 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 343
oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 69,OOr Miles (115 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 344
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnoteT.) I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BE1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 345
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what was damaged. Try to have a Pontiac dealer or a professional towing service tow your Bonneville. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to
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