2000 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual
2000 Pontiac Bonneville Manual
2000 Pontiac Bonneville manual content summary:
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Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Bonneville under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-762-3743 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 3
2000 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 25694662 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Release Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Fliter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Safety Defects on page 8-12 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 8
in it so the new owner can use it. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en français chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1577 Meyerside Dr. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1B9 vi - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 9
beginning 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. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 10
could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 11
WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 12
the Hood See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, See Section - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems 1-29 1-30 1-34 1-37 1-49 1-52 1-52 1-52 Center Passenger Position Rear Seat Passengers Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 14
moving. Pull up on the control bar located 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 to make sure the seat is locked into place. The controls for the power seats are located on the outboard side of - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 15
a recline position by pressing the top of the control back. Move the seatback forward by pressing the top of the control forward. Power Lumbar Control (Option) The lumbar control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. Then - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) The controls for the memory seat and mirrors are located on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall previous settings that have been stored. When your vehicle is in PARK (P) and a memory button is pressed, a single beep will sound through the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Heated Front Seats (Option) This option is only available if your vehicle is equipped with the power lumbar control. The front seat controls are located on the center console. Reclining Front Seatbacks If your vehicle has a power recliner, the vertical control described previously in this section - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 18
your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-6 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 19
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. CAUTION: Don't let anyone - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 20
law says to wear safety belts. Here's why: They work walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-9 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 22
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... 1-10 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 23
being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 24
size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you'll - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 25
. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 26
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 locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 27
's wrong with this? 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 belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 28
is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-16 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 29
with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 30
wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-18 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 31
, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should 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 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 32
as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has four air bags -- a frontal air bag for the driver, another frontal air bag for the right front passenger, a side impact - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 33
inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air bags are "supplemental restraints" to the safety belts. All air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don't replace them. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 34
, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with frontal air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Front occupants should not - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 35
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags? The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 36
The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger's side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 37
air bag covering and don't let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag. When should an air bag inflate? The driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags are not - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 38
the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel, instrument panel and the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 39
parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. diagnostic module, which records information about the frontal air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 40
the air bag coverings. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 41
Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-29 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 42
buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 43
to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 44
can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 45
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 locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 46
size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 47
instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child's hip bones are so small that a regular belt so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of the infant's body, the back and shoulders. A baby should be secured in an - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 48
CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 49
's weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It's an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 50
to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable. 1-38 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 51
. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear-facing infant seat or a forward-facing child - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 52
come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. Both the owner's manual and the child restraint instructions are important, so if either one of these is not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. A booster seat (F) is designed for children who are about 40 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 53
air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It's always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat. You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat, but before you do, always move the front passenger seat as far back - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 54
Top Strap Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You'll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel. In order to get to a bracket, you'll have to open the trim cover. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 55
Put the restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 56
down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 5. 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 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 57
air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It's always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat. You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat, but before you do, always move the front passenger seat as far back - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 58
as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 59
front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in the Index.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 60
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-48 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 61
. 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. Children - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 62
child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child's face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 63
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 64
seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) PASS-KeyRIII New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-2 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 67
code tag. The replacement key must have a transponder embedded in it. If you need a new key, contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code. Remember to carry the pre-cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery. (This service can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 68
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle. There . To lock the door from the inside, push the manual locking lever forward. To unlock the door, push the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 69
out of PARK (P), just use the manual or power door lock switch to lock the doors. Personalization Programming You can program the automatic door lock feature to change to the following modes: Mode 0: No automatic door lock or unlock. Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 70
shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when the key is turned to OFF. (DIC equipped vehicles only) Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3. If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless entry, use the following procedure to change modes: 1. Keep all doors closed, vehicle - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 71
button is pressed, with the key removed from the ignition and the driver's been closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. If any door this feature. Personalization Programming The delayed locking if delayed locking is off. 4. To change modes, cycle the park lamp switch once - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 72
changes the mode for only the transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you must program or older children who ride in the rear seat won't be able to open the rear - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 73
transmitter higher, and try again. D Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be D Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions that follow. qualified technician for service. D If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a 2-9 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 74
the vehicle with a key. See "Universal Theft-Deterrent" in the Index. The fuel door will also unlock when unlock is pressed, if you have the optional fuel door lock. If the button with the unlock symbol is pressed again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. Pressing the unlock button will - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 75
unlock button press) and when locking the vehicle. D Mode 4: Parking lamps and the daytime running D D D D D Programmable Automatic Door Locks Security Feedback Delayed Locking Perimeter Lighting Seat and Mirror Recall lamps will flash twice each time the button with the unlock symbol is pressed - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 76
"Driver Information Center Personalization Programming" in the Index. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't work at the normal range in any location. If you - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 77
4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter. 5. Test 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Remove and replace the battery. Replace it as the instructions inside the cover indicate. 2-13 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 78
have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master key and turn it. Remote Trunk Release (Option) If you have this option, press the trunk release button located in - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 79
Option) To secure items in the trunk, lock the glove box with the master key and take your key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. The gray valet key cannot open the trunk or the glovebox. Parking at Night Park in a lighted a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 80
option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is in OFF). This light on the instrument panel cluster battery power. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won't activate if you lock the doors with a key or manual - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 81
manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace you insert or remove the key from the ignition. Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 82
codes. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes service PASS-Key III to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III to get a new key blank that is a cut exactly as a current black colored - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 83
key: 1. Insert the current driver's key (black in color) in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 2. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF, and remove the key. 3. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN within 10 seconds - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 84
the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. Even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning lights. This is the position for driving your vehicle. 2-20 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 85
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) After you turn the ignition off and even remove the key, you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio, sunroof (if equipped) and power windows for up to 10 minutes. Power - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 86
, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 87
cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located on the passenger's side of the vehicle, above the headlamp assembly. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 88
"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 89
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): D When - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 90
can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) you can damage your engine. FIRST (1): This brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. Parking Brake Your vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 91
when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 92
down with your right foot and set the parking brake. D Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn 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 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 93
Console Shift Lever (Option) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 94
brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 95
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO fixed immediately. CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 96
re pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 97
can also set the control to only lock out the rear window switches. See "Driver Information Center" in the Index.) The driver's window switches will still be operable. Switches on the driver's door panel operate each of the windows when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power is active - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 98
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel into place. The lever on the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 99
change, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal. 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 the fuse. See "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index. The headlamp control is located - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 100
to high beam, push the lever forward. To change from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Turn the headlamp switch back to the off position to turn all of - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 101
as you hold the lever toward you and the high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off. Windshield Wipers The windshield wipers are controlled by the lever on the right of your steering column. If your windshield wipers are - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 102
vision. A WASHER FLUID warning light will indicate if the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir is low. See "Low Washer Fluid Warning Light" in the Index. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. 2-38 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 103
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 cruise control back on. 2. Get up - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 104
back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Remember that if you hold the lever at R/A, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 105
during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel monitors the exterior light level for the operation of DRL and Twilight SentinelR, so be sure - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 106
cycled to ON and back to OFF. Turn the knob clockwise to turn the exterior lighting back on. The lamps will come back on automatically when you put the Twilight Sentinel, turn the DELAY knob located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel fully clockwise for the three-minute delay - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 107
door has been opened. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. If you need to leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, use the manual control to turn the lamps back on after turning the ignition to OFF and opening any - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 108
it is dark outside. Perimeter Lighting When the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the DRL headlamps, parking lamps and back-up lamps will turn on if it is dark enough outside. Personalization Programming This feature can be programmed in the on or off - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 109
. The perimeter lighting feature is now on. This procedure only changes the mode for the transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you must program this feature - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 110
cigarette lighters the ignition must be turned back to RUN. Battery Load Management The rear reading lamps will come on as courtesy lamps when you open any of the doors while it is dark outside. They will also come on as part of the interior lighting features listed previously. To turn on a reading - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 111
driving then have the charging system serviced immediately. D If the voltage increases above 12 volts then the battery needs to be recharged. Try driving on the highway with as few electrical accessories on as possible. Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic day/night rearview mirror - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 112
when this feature is active. Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night position back to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. Cleaning the Photocells Use - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 113
sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped) If you have the memory seat and mirrors feature, the passenger's outside rearview mirror also includes a tilt - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Net (Option) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind armrest to open the storage area for cassette tapes, gloves, etc. Center Console (Option) Press the button at the front edge of the armrest to open - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 115
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. Visor Vanity Mirror Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 116
with a kit that includes a 20-foot (6.1 m) hose and an air pressure gage, as well as instructions and special adapters for inflating things like an air mattress or a basketball. The accessory power outlet (12-volt) is located inside the overhead console (if equipped) and at the rear of the front - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 117
D D D D D Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Theft Notification and Stolen-Vehicle Tracking Roadside Assistance with Location Remote Diagnostics OnStar MED-NET Accident Assist Remote Door Unlock Route Support Concierge Services Ride Assist Convenience Services A complete user's guide is - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 118
sunroof switch can be operated in four directions to control sunroof movement. The switch will work only when the ignition is on or when the ignition is off and the Retained Accessory Power is active. The sunroof has both manual and express features for opening the glass panel and sunshade. 2-54 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 119
of the garage door you are programming. Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 120
may have a "rolling code" system. A rolling code system changes the code of the garage door opener every time you open or close the garage door. To determine if you have this system, press the button on the HomeLink Transmitter that you have programmed already. If the indicator light on the HomeLink - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 121
have problems training the garage door opener, contact the HomeLink Transmitter manufacturer at 1-800-355-3515. Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons. Accessories - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 122
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System 2-58 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 123
A. Air Outlets B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls D. Windshield Wiper Lever E. Steering Column Shift Lever F. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls G. Audio System H. Hazard Warning Flashers Control J. Ignition Switch K. Comfort Control System L. Glove Box - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 124
fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Standard - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Cluster with DIC (United States version shown, Canada similar) 2-61 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Cluster with DIC and Boost Gage (United States version shown, Canada similar) 2-62 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 127
installed. To set it to zero, press the trip reset button next to the instrument panel cluster on the right side. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 128
with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 129
optional DIC, a SERVICE AIR BAG message will be displayed when there is a problem with the air bag system. See "DIC Warnings and Messages" in the Index for more information. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 130
to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and comfort control system. Some instrument panel clusters with a voltmeter gage do not have a battery warning light. They have a CHECK GAGES warning to indicate a problem. On vehicles with the optional DIC, a CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM message will be - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 131
come on until you release the parking brake. If the light stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If you have the optional Driver Information Center, a PARK BRAKE SET message will be displayed while the park brake is set. United States Canada This - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 132
fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) United States Canada This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you turn the key to RUN and may stay - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 133
you turn the system off by pressing the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the center console, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index for more information.) related - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 134
adjusting your driving accordingly. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will turn off automatically just prior to the gage pointer entering the red area. As the engine cools down, the air conditioning compressor will automatically turn back on. On vehicles equipped with - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 135
Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 136
should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: D Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 137
you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 138
the normal operating range. Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity. A reading in the red warning zone may be caused by a low oil level or another problem causing low oil pressure. On vehicles with the systems monitor, the CHECK GAGES light will come on and - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 139
your vehicle. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes on, the engine oil level should be checked at the dipstick then brought up to the proper level, if necessary. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. On vehicles with the optional DIC, the CHECK OIL LEVEL light is replaced by an OIL LEVEL LOW message. See "DIC - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 140
problem. These problems may not be so obvious and may not affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance. On vehicles with the supercharged engine and the optional DIC, the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON light is replaced - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 141
on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure and voltage. This light will stay on if the engine is not running and the ignition is in RUN. Door Ajar Light (If Equipped) This light is part of the systems monitor. It will come on and a warning - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 142
optional DIC, the CHECK GAGES LOW FUEL message will be displayed when the fuel gage reads in the yellow band. See "DIC Warnings and Messages" in the Index for more information. Here are some things that owner's ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: D At the service station - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 143
(for low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, low oil level, high/low battery, brake, ABS and air bag.) D Low Fuel Warning Symbol D Radio Frequency and Playback Mode The gage displays the air pressure level going into the engine's combustion chamber. The gage is automatically centered at zero - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 144
instrument panel cluster, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. So be sure to scan your displays and controls and may misjudge distance and run into something. HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the instrument panel. The speedometer may display a difference of 1 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 145
the HUD dimmer control. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt could leak inside the unit. The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering column. 1. Start your engine and turn the HUD dimmer all of the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 146
is part of the HUD system. If you ever have to have a new windshield, be sure to get one designed for HUD. If you don't, the HUD image may look blurred and out of focus. When you turn the ignition on, the systems monitor and warning lights will briefly light up. If a problem is - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 147
on, see "Check Gages Warning Light" in the Index. not completely closed. D TRUNK AJAR: This message means your trunk is The following buttons are on the systems monitor control panel which is located to the right of the instrument panel cluster: D E/M: Use this button to change the display between - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 148
status. DIC Displays and Controls There are two lines in the DIC display. The bottom line on the display area is left blank when the DIC displays the driver number identified when entering the vehicle. You can have your dealer program your name to replace the driver identifier. See your - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 149
control panel which is located to the right of the instrument panel cluster: Vehicle Data Average Fuel Economy: Press the SELECT button until the display shows AVG FUEL ECONOMY. Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your overall driving conditions Programming, - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 150
need to have your battery checked. GM Oil Life System : Press the SELECT button until OIL LIFE appears in the display. The OIL LIFE NORMAL display will show an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. When the oil life index is less than 10%, an ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON message will be displayed - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 151
unit senses the earth's magnetic field to show the direction the vehicle is pointing. Choosing to the next one, until you cross several zones. Locate your zone number on the above map. If your key on, follow the steps to change your zone number. If you live on the line, you can pick the zone area - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 152
calibration and is done automatically by your compass. But, the feature is available if you would like to manually calibrate. Sometimes, strong is no longer displayed. Compass Accuracy Your compass may show different headings around bridges, power lines, large metal objects and steep hills. This is - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 153
be changed by briefly pressing one of the MEMORY buttons located on the driver's door. The DIC is used to program Automatic Door Locks Window Lockout Security Feedback Delayed Locking Perimeter Lighting Memory Seats Parallel Park Assist Mirror (Tilt Mirror) Driver ID The DIC is used to program - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 154
last driver change using the memory seat controls. If this happens and you were not the last driver of the vehicle, simply press your correct driver number on the memory seat controls or press the button with the unlock symbol on your transmitter or select the personalization programming mode and - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 155
number on the memory seat control. This will return you to the beginning of the option feature programming mode. A description of each feature programmable through the DIC follows. Automatic Door Locks The door lock modes when shifting in and out of PARK (P), can be changed through the DIC. You - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 156
time you stop and shift into PARK (P). If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, and OFF for UNLOCK, your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK (P), and there will be no automatic door unlock when shifting back into PARK (P). If you choose ON for UNLOCK and DRIVER for DOOR - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 157
in the Index. D If you choose OFF for KEYLESS FEEDBACK, you will receive no security feedback when locking or unlocking your vehicle. ON for LIGHTS FEEDBACK, the exterior lamps will flash twice when unlocking your vehicle and once when locking your vehicle. D If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 158
Running Lamps (high-beams at reduced intensity), parking lamps and back-up lamps will turn on if it is dark enough according to the Twilight SentinelR. You can control activation of this feature by choosing OFF or ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is displayed on the DIC. Make your choice by - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 159
memory seat BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE 33 ...STARTING DISABLED - THEFT * 34 ...SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM 35 ...CHECK GAGES OIL PRESSURE * 36 ...OIL LEVEL LOW 37 ...BRAKE FLUID LOW * 40 ...ALARM OCCURRED 44 ...CHECK GAGES TEMPERATURE * 54 ...SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM 61 ...CHECK GAS CAP 81 ...ENGINE OIL CHANGE - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 160
EXP (Export ID) Warning Message 83 ...SERVICE AIR BAG 102 ...CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM 140 ...DRIVER DOOR AJAR 141 ...FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 142 ...LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR 143 ...RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR 144 ...CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 147 ...PARK BRAKE SET * The EXP codes are used to make translation from English - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 161
-Mounted CD Changer (Option) Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Care of Your Compact Disc Player Diversity Antenna System Chime Level Adjustment - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 162
in RUN, the climate control will adjust to the last settings of the identified driver. The settings can also be changed by pressing one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver's door, until you hear two beeps. When adjustments are made, the new settings are automatically saved for that - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 163
clearing performance when you select FRONT defrost, your air conditioning compressor will run automatically above approximately 40_F (4_C). This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. Even though the compressor may be running, the A/C light will not come on in FRONT defrost unless you - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 164
defrost mode the A/C compressor will run automatically at temperatures over approximately 40_F (4_C) to improve windshield clearing performance. Electronic Climate Control System (Option) Temperature Knob (Driver's Side) The driver's side knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 165
to set the system to automatically control the air delivery mode, fan speed, A/C and RECIRC operations. Whenever you press AUTO, the display will change to show the current driver set temperature, automatic air delivery mode and fan speed. After five seconds the display will change back to the EXT - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 166
A/C and RECIRC operations. Air will come from the floor, panel or windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting. When AUTO is selected, the A/C operation and air inlet will be automatically controlled. The air conditioning compressor will run at - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 167
the set temperature in the display area. A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off. When A/C is selected or in AUTO mode, the system will run the A/C automatically to cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle. If you select A/C OFF while in FRONT defrost, the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 168
the windshield. The system will automatically control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO. If the outside temperature is 38_F (3_C) or warmer, your air conditioning compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield. Air Conditioning On hot days, open the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 169
windows clear. Use FRONT defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions. If you have the standard system, select DEFOG and adjust the fan speed to your comfort level. Turn the A/C on to help dehumidify the air. Use FRONT defrost with the temperature - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 170
little heating or cooling is needed, use the panel outlet setting (on the standard system) to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through the instrument panel outlets. Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it's moving. When the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 171
or side-to-side to direct the air from the outlet. Use the control dial in the center to shut the outlet off. For the most efficient airflow and temperature control, keep the shut off door in the fully opened position. In vehicles equipped with rear seat outlets, you can adjust the airflow toward - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 172
controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering air from the intake outlets toward the floor, not the windshield. It reduces the chance of fogging your windows. If you have the electronic system, the AUTO setting will do this for you. Manual broadcasting Radio Data - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 173
Tape Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped) SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 174
, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3. the equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button. 6. Repeat the steps control (BASS, MID or TREB) is found. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone control - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 175
preset. You will hear a beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display. 6. Repeat the steps for each EQ setting. Note that EQ 5 has been programmed for use with talk radio, but it can be preset to a different tone. Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 176
compact disc player was being used, the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and turn on and off Program Type (PTY) select. The P-TYPE to the SELECT knob will light. The last selected PTY will PROG-TYPE and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with traffic announcements and - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 177
is playing. If the cassette tape or compact disc player is playing, play will stop for the announcement and resume when the announcement is finished. ALTERNATE FREQUENCY: This feature allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. Press and hold AM-FM for two seconds - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 178
EJECT to remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FAD, BAL, TREB, MID, BASS, EQ, SEEK and SCAN controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing. The tape player automatically begins playing the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 179
noise. DOLBY NR ON will appear on the display. Press it again to turn Dolby off. Dolby Noise automatically set optional CD changer and the CD changer is loaded, the TAPE AUX button will activate the changer and an icon will be lit in the display. EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 180
Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 181
overcome noise at any particular speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, select OFF. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn this button to choose radio - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 182
this button until the desired tone control (BASS, MID or TREB) is found. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone control can be adjusted. When using BASS . Note that EQ 5 has been programmed at the factory for use with talk radio, but it can be preset to a different tone. 3-22 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 183
many useful new features. With RDS, the radio can: D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to, D seek to playing. If the cassette tape or compact disc player was being used, the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 184
Program Type (PTY) select. The P-TYPE icon will appear on the display and the SELECT LED indicator next to the SELECT knob will light TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations you return to your favorite Program Types (PTYs). These buttons comes on the tuned radio station, you will hear - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 185
number will appear on the display. If CHECK CD appears on the radio display and the disc comes out, it could be that: D The road is too rough. The disc should play when the road is smoother. D The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. D The air is very humid. If so, wait - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 186
to see how long the current track has been playing. To change what is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time), showing, CD TIME will appear on the display. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player. CD AUX: With a compact disc in the player and the radio - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped) SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 188
the equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button. 6. Repeat the your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the first preset station stored on control (BASS, MID or TREB) is found. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone control - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 189
preset. You will hear a beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display. 6. Repeat the steps for each EQ setting. Note that EQ 5 has been programmed for use with talk radio, but it can be preset to a different tone. Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 190
compact disc player was being used, the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and turn on and off Program Type (PTY) select. The P-TYPE to the SELECT knob will light. The last selected PTY will PROG-TYPE and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with traffic announcements and - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 191
is playing. If the cassette tape or compact disc player is playing, play will stop for the announcement and resume when the announcement is finished. ALTERNATE FREQUENCY: This feature allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. Press and hold AM-FM for two seconds - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 192
EJECT to remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FAD, BAL, TREB, MID, BASS, EQ, SEEK and SCAN controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing. The tape player automatically begins playing the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 193
. The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a show TAPE and CD icons. If you have the optional CD changer and the CD changer is loaded, the CD-TAPE button will activate the changer and an icon will be lit in the display. EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 194
number will appear on the display. If CHECK CD appears on the radio display and the disc comes out, it could be that: D The road is too rough. The disc should play when the road is smoother. D The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. D The air is very humid. If so, wait - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 195
current track has been playing. To change what is normally shown on the show TAPE and CD icons. If you have the optional CD changer and the CD changer is loaded, the CD-TAPE button will activate the changer and an icon will be lit in the display. EJECT: Press this button to remove the disc. The radio - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 196
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option) With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs down, the disc will not play and an error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot until it locks into place. Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 197
closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 198
All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer and the door is closed, the compact disc symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the compact - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 199
radio display will go to that of the previous available CD. (6): No function when in CD changer mode. RCL: Press this button to see how long the current track has been playing. To change time is showing, CD TIME will appear on the display. SEEK: Press the down arrow while playing a CD to go to - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 200
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower radio station and stay there. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. If a cassette tape is playing, press the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 201
, to turn on the sound. Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 202
's engine, Delphi Delco Electronics radio or noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 203
to reset the CLEAN PLAYER indicator. The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 204
vehicle's chimes can be controlled by the radio. To change the volume level, press and hold pushbutton six with the ignition on and the radio power off. The chime volume level will change from the normal level to loud, and LOUD will be displayed on the radio. To change back to the default or normal - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 205
on different 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 4-9 4-10 4-13 4-13 4-15 4-16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Traction Control System (If Equipped) Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 206
are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It's the best defensive driving maneuver know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on Belts" in the Index.) 4-2 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 207
needs to drive a vehicle: The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people consumed D The drinker's body weight D The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking Police records show that almost half of - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 208
. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, 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 number of drinks. The law in - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 209
level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold drinking and driving that many people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 210
with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 211
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 a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 212
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and 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 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 213
road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) This light should come on briefly when you start the engine. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. Braking in - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 214
. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) To turn the system off, press the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the console next to the gear shift selector. The traction control system warning light in the instrument cluster will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 215
road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If Light" in the Index. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 216
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 steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 217
, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver , wait for a better time. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 218
its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. D If you're being passed, make it easy for the D If other cars are lined - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 219
to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 220
vehicles. D Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. D In remote areas, watch for animals you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're driving, don't wear problems, or by fatigue. 4-16 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 221
headlamps should 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 -- and aren't even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 222
you hit them. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. 4-18 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 223
Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can't avoid deep puddles or - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 224
yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. (See "Tires" in the Index.) One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 225
You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") D Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 226
pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? D Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. D If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 228
Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. D then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 229
well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when car or an accident. D As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could D You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 230
shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-26 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 231
this? "Wet ice." Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the crews can get there. Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. If you have traction control, keep the system on. It - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 232
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 clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 233
your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn't body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 234
preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as on the ground will damage drivetrain components. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information options. 4-30 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 235
. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 236
above the tops of the seats. D Don't leave an changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. Electronic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It is automatic - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 237
) that you (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km for this information can be state or provincial police. dealer about sway controls. D the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the trailer tongue D - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 238
you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Customer Assistance Center Pontiac-GMC Division P.O. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343-6008 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 239
sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification label at that does not attach to the bumper. vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don't - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 240
the same time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working. Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 241
for your trailer lighting system can be accessed at the left rear lamp connector. This connector is located under the carpet on the driver's side in the rear corner of your trunk compartment. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 242
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights brakes, but - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 243
service more often when you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 244
you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-9 5-10 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-19 5-19 5-31 5-32 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 245
are on, your turn signals won't work. Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 246
looks clear or light yellow. Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 247
on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed as well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the battery on the other vehicle and - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 248
positive (+) remote terminal cover away from the relay center. CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 249
5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or a body metal surface. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. Also, don't connect the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 250
of the cable touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. The - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 251
to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part on the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 10. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 11. Remove the cables in - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 252
safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get under your vehicle after proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 253
a DIC warning message about a hot engine on your vehicle's instrument panel. See "Coolant Temperature Gage" and "DIC Warnings and Messages" in the Index. CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 254
of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. 2. Turn on your heater to full back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 255
at or above the FULL COLD mark (if the engine is hot, the coolant level should be at FULL HOT). If it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 256
check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. 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 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 257
: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 258
. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when 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 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 259
How to Add Coolant 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 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 260
Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 261
out for the engine cooling fans. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 8. Then replace the pressure cap - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 262
blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under 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 shows how to - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 263
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. 1. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. 2. Remove the retainer then lift and remove the cover. 3. Remove the spare tire. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section for - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 264
If you have steel wheels with full plastic wheel covers, loosen each nut cap using the wheel wrench. The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). Please note that nut caps will not remove from the cover completely. Gently pry the wheel cover off using the flat end of - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 265
If you have aluminum wheels with plastic nut caps, loosen and remove them using the wheel wrench. If you have aluminum wheels and a center cover hides the wheel nuts, remove the center cover by using the flat end of the wrench to pry it off. Do not drop the cover or lay it face down, as it - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until it fits under the vehicle. 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them. 5-23 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 267
be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 3. Put the jack head into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well. The front notch is 11 inches (28 cm) back from the front wheel well. The rear notch is 3.5 inches (9 cm) forward - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 268
the flat tire. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 269
CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. 8. Then reinstall the wheel nuts with rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. 9. Lower the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 270
damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Don't try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 271
, align the valve stem with the opening. When reinstalling the nut caps on aluminum wheels, tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench. Start the nut cap by pushing it onto the lug nut with the wheel wrench. Tighten the nut caps snug using the wheel wrench. Then continue tightening one-quarter - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 272
When reinstalling the center cover, do not use a hammer or mallet, as they could damage the cover. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 273
. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section. See the storing - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 274
your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. You must calibrate the Check Tire Pressure System after installing or removing the compact spare. See "Check Tire Pressure System" in the Index. Of course, it's best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 275
or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire 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 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 276
Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Supercharged Engine (If Equipped) Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 66-32 6-41 6-42 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 277
To order the proper service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 278
hear a little pinging noise when you're accelerating or driving up a hill. That's normal, and you don't have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It's the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. If you have the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine (VIN Code 1), use premium unleaded - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 279
lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for service. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 280
't use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be covered under wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 281
filler cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way Your Vehicle" in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you the hook on the inside of the fuel door. To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 282
not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged. See fuel door can be opened manually in case of an electrical power failure. Fuel Door Lock (Option) On models equipped with the manual release located in the trunk. 6-7 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 283
, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: 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. Be careful - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 284
Hood Release 1. To open the hood, first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is next to the parking brake pedal near the floor. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push up on the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood. 4. Before closing - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 285
3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar): A. B. C. D. E. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Power Steering Fluid Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Master Cylinder Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir F. G. H. I. Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 286
throttle cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass. All of these controls, working together, provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine. For more information, see "Check Oil Level Light" or "DIC Warnings and - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 287
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. When to - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 288
(API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 289
of your vehicle. D The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 290
oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. If so equipped, your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil your last oil and filter change. Under severe conditions, the system - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleaner/filter is on the driver's side of the engine compartment. To check or replace the air cleaner/filter: 3. Pull out the filter. 4. Replace the air filter and make sure the filter cover tabs position through the slots in the housing. A notch on the sides of - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 292
particle filter is located under a removeable panel located at the base of the windshield on the passenger's side. Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, the outside air entering the vehicle is routed through a filter. The filter removes certain particles - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 293
let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. How to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engine is cold. Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running. CAUTION: If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is hot, pressure may cause hot - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: NOTICE: Too much or too - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round, red loop and is located next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. D Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 296
especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONR-III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check." 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 297
rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOLR coolant which won't damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don't need to add - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 298
water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to the FULL HOT mark - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 299
check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see "Cooling System" in the Index. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 300
to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 301
light will come on when the ignition switch is ON and the fluid container is less than one-third full. On vehicles with the optional Driver Information Center instructions cold. This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don't use engine coolant - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 302
Fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 303
around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. NOTICE: D 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 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 304
. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 305
front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you've come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. The battery is located under the rear seat cushion. To access the battery, see "Removing the Rear Seat Cushion" in the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Vehicle Storage If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren't - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 307
the instructions on the bulb package. If you go through a high pressure car wash, or it is very humid, your headlamps may "fog up." This is normal. The lenses should clear by themselves in time. 1. Reach behind the headlamp assembly, push in and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 308
Headlamp Aiming 2. Lift the tabs to remove the bulb from the assembly. 3. Replace the bulb. Push the bulb assembly in and turn it clockwise to install the bulb assembly into the headlamp assembly. Your vehicle has a visual optical - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 309
for service. However level surface which is level instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: D The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (B) is lined up with zero. If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (left/right) adjustment, follow the horizontal aiming procedure. If you believe your headlamps need only - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 311
the wall or other flat surface, measure from the floor to the recorded distance and draw a horizontal line the width of the vehicle. 4. Turn on the low beam headlamps and cover the lamp not being evaluated. The ambient light should allow the beam cut off to be seen on the wall. 6-36 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 312
5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal line. It is recommended to cover the lamp that is not being evaluated to better see the beam being aimed. 6-37 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Front Turn Signals and Parking Lamps 3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the headlamp assembly. 1. Remove the two bolts with a 10 mm socket. 2. Use a large screwdriver by the outside mount to separate the lamp assembly from the outboard snap mounting pin. - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 314
turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise to remove them. 5. Replace the bulb and socket. Then reconnect the wiring harness to the lamp assembly. 6. Slide the lamp assembly back into place by lining up the track on the bottom of the assembly with the guide on the vehicle. Then connect the outboard - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 315
the screws located inside of the trunk counterclockwise and remove them. 2. Remove the plastic trim piece from the trunk. 3. Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of the trunk. A. Back-up Lamp B. Turn Signal C. Tail Lamp D. Tail/Brake Lamp 4. Remove the three 10 mm nuts holding the lamp - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 316
twice a year for wear or cracking. See "Wiper Blade Check" in the Index for more information. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Lift the wiper up from the place. For the proper windshield wiper blade replacement length and type, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index. 6-41 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 317
where to obtain service, see your Pontiac Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 318
even when they're underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Check Tire Pressure System The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system won't alert you before - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 319
pressure system may not be working properly. See your dealer for service. (Also, see "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index.) The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure. The system can alert you about a low tire - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 320
your dealer for service. 5. When you release the button after seeing the TIRE PRESSURE RESET message, the display will change to read 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 this - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 321
less of tread remaining. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 322
will be followed by an "MS" (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 323
. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 324
or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 325
Chains NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index for more information - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 326
combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 327
clean the Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed instructions for Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner. Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. D Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove use oils, - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 329
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. Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 330
to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don't wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely. You can get GM-approved cleaning - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Aluminum . Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 333
whichever occurs first. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on 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 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 334
vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas , plastic, 1052918** 8 oz. (0.237 L) Armor All Protectant rubber and vinyl Multi-Purpose Interior CleanCleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels 1052925 16 oz - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 335
options and special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 336
. The MaxiFuses are located in two Bussed Electrical Centers (BEC), one located near the engine compartment on the passenger's side and the other under the rear seat on the driver's side. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately. Removing Fuses You will find - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 337
Compartment Bussed Electrical Center (BEC) As mentioned above, the front BEC is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger's side. Lift the cover to gain access. Fuse 22 or 23 can be moved to the outer position to enable the accessory power outlet or cigarette lighter when - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 338
Control DIS Injector Bank #2 Not Used Not Used Powertrain Control Module Ignition Oxygen Sensor Injector Bank #1 Auxiliary Power Cigar Lighter Fog Lamps/Daytime Running Lamps Horn Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Clutch HVAC Solenoid Usage Accessory Air Pump Starter 1 Cooling Fan Secondary - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 339
53 Usage Starter Usage Air Antilock Brake System Not Used Not Used Cooling Fan Secondary Cooling Fan Primary Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Fuse Puller Removing the Rear Seat Cushion NOTICE: The battery and main fuse boxes are located under the rear seat cushion. The battery's ground terminal and - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion. Don't let the safety belts get twisted. 2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear-locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame. 6-65 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 341
Center (BEC) The rear BEC is located below the rear seat on the driver's side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the BEC. See "Removing the Rear Seat Cushion" in the Index. Minifuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Usage Fuel Pump Heater, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Blower Memory Seat Assembly Line - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Relay 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Usage Ignition Switch Instrument Panel Heated Seat Right Front Not Used Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Ignition 3 Rear Antilock Brake System Turn Signal/Hazard HVAC Battery Dash Integration Module Usage Fuel Pump Parking Lamps Ignition 1 Not Used Not Used Park - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 343
Accessory Power Fuel Tank Door Lock Not Used Ignition 3 Fuel Tank Door Release Interior Lamps Trunk Release Front Courtesy Lamps Not Used Electronic Level Control Compressor Used Rear Defog Not Used Audio Amplifier Electronic Level Control Compressor/Exhaust Cigarette Lighter Not Used Spare Spare - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 344
Center, the messages will also appear on the Lamp Monitor to alert you that a bulb needs to be replaced. Exterior Lamps Front Parking/Turn Lamps Halogen Headlamps Low Beam High Beam Rear Taillamps Back 3800 V6 Series II Supercharged Engine (L67) VIN Engine Code ...1 Displacement ...3.8 Liters - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 345
Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive) Pan Removal and Replacement ...7.4 quarts (7.0 L) Complete Overhaul ...10.0 quarts (9.5 L) When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed. Cooling System ...10.0 quarts (9.5 L) Engine Crankcase ...4.5 quarts (4.3L) Oil change with filter change - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 346
cm) L36 Engine Accessory Belt The 3800 V6 (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. Power Steering B. Generator C. Air Conditioning D. Crank E. Coolant Pump F. Idler - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Schedule" in the Index for when to check the accessory drive belts and the supercharger oil level. Have your dealer check the oil level in the supercharger. 1. 2. A. B. Front Belt Back Belt Generator Power Steering Pump C. D. E. F. Crank Supercharger Coolant Pump Air Conditioning 6-72 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 348
7-20 Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-28 7-32 7-34 7-36 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E: Maintenance Record - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 349
and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow recommended maintenance may not - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 350
let your dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 351
needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 352
km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3800 Code 1 V6 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 Inspection - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 353
km): Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3800 Code 1 V6 engine only). Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 354
(5 000 km) or sooner if the ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Remember to reset the Oil Life System whenever the oil is changed. For more information, see "Oil Life System" in the Index. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 355
). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 356
Miles (25 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) DATE - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 357
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. j For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 358
). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 359
Miles (75 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) DATE - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 360
your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) DATE ACTUAL - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 361
(See footnote *.) j If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. j For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 362
. (See footnote *.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Miles (125 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) DATE - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 364
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. j For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 365
. (See footnote *.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 366
conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transaxle fluid, change both the fluid and filter. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) j Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 367
oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Remember to reset the Oil Life System whenever the oil is changed. For more information, see "Oil Life System" in the Index. + A good time to check your brakes - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 368
. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 369
the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. j For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See "Recommended - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 371
additional information. (See footnote +.) j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 372
Miles (150 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. (Continued) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 373
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this section. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) j Rotate tires. See "Tire - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 374
conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transaxle fluid, change both the fluid and filter. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) j Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 375
and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 376
problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 377
needs service. CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 378
out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 379
, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 380
cruise control cables. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 381
DEX-COOLR or HavolineR DEX-COOLR Coolant. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides FLUID/LUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent (GM - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 382
"Supercharger Oil" in the Index. LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB. USAGE Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" can be added on the - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 384
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-37 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 385
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-38 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-39 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 387
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-40 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 388
contact Pontiac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-3 8-3 8-5 8-5 Assistance Offices GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-10 - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 389
Pontiac Cares The PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer, appreciates your purchase decision, and is dedicated to taking care of the most important person ...YOU! PONTIAC CARES is: A valuable feature that comes with - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 390
needs of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout your ownership experience. Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world. Customer Satisfaction Procedure - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 391
at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery Two, file with the GM/BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 392
Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1804 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 This program change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program Center. United States Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 393
Islands 1-800-389-0009 Bahamas 1-800-534-0122 Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua & B.V.I. If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean, call Puerto Rico 1-787-763-1315. All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 394
aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 395
Program Assistance program. This value-added service vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer. We will provide the following services for 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), at locked in vehicle D Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service D Change a flat tire D Jump starts D Courtesy Transportation - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 396
Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. D D D D D D Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model, year and color Mileage - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 397
Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 398
only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 399
), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 400
notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343-6008 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Owner Publications in Canada Owner's manuals are available for purchase for all current and most - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 401
with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 2000 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL - 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 402
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