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L67 Engine Accessory Belt The Supercharged 3800 V6 (L67) engine uses two accessory drive belts. The inner belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning. The outer belt drives the supercharger. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. See "Maintenance 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

Section	Page
2000 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual	1
	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Adults	24
Driver Position	24
Lap-Shoulder Belt	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Air Bag Systems	32
How the Air Bag Systems Work	35
Where are the air bags?	35
When should an air bag inflate?	37
What makes an air bag inflate?	38
How does an air bag restrain?	38
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	40
Center Passenger Position	41
Lap Belt	41
Rear Seat Passengers	42
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	43
Lap-Shoulder Belt	43
Children	46
Smaller Children and Babies	46
Child Restraints	49
Where to Put the Restraint	53
Top Strap	54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	59
Larger Children	61
Safety Belt Extender	64
Checking Your Restraint Systems	64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Section 2 Features and Controls	65
Keys	66
Door Locks	68
Central Door Unlocking System	69
Power Door Locks	69
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	69
Overriding Lock Delay	69
Personalization Programming	69
Delayed Locking	71
Personalization Programming	71
Rear Door Security Lock	72
Anti-Lockout Feature	72
Leaving Your Vehicle	73
Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)	73
Operation	74
Instant Alarm	74
Personalization Features	75
Security Feedback	75
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	76
Battery Replacement	76
Resynchronization	77
Trunk	78
Trunk Lock Release	78
Remote Trunk Release (Option)	78
Remote Trunk Release Lockout (Option)	79
Trunk Security Override (Option)	79
Theft	79
Key in the Ignition	79
Parking at Night	79
Parking Lots	79
Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option)	80
Testing the Alarm	81
PASS-Key III	81
New Vehicle Break-In	83
Ignition Positions	84
Key Reminder Warning	85
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	85
Starting Your Engine	85
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	86
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	87
Automatic Transaxle Operation	87
Parking Brake	90
Shifting Into PARK (P)	91
Steering Column Shift Lever	92
Console Shift Lever (Option)	93
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	93
Torque Lock	94
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	94
Parking Over Things That Burn	95
Engine Exhaust	95
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	96
Windows	97
Power Windows	97
Express- Down Windows	97
Window Lock	97
Horn	97
Tilt Wheel	98
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	98
Turn and Lane Change Signals	99
Turn Signal On Chime	99
Headlamps	99
Wiper- Activated Headlamps	100
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	100
Lamps On Reminder	101
Flash-To-Pass Feature	101
Windshield Wipers	101
Windshield Washer	102
Cruise Control	102
Setting Cruise Control	103
Resuming a Set Speed	104
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	104
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	104
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	104
Using Cruise Control on Hills	104
Ending Cruise Control	105
Erasing Speed Memory	105
Exterior Lamps	105
Headlamps	105
Daytime Running Lamps	105
Fog Lamps	106
Twilight Sentinel	106
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	107
Interior Lamps	107
Instrument Panel/Brightness Control	107
Courtesy Lamps	107
Illuminated Entry	107
Delayed Entry Lighting	108
Theater Dimming	108
Delayed Exit Lighting	108
Parade Dimming	108
Perimeter Lighting	108
Personalization Programming	108
Front Reading Lamps	109
Rear Reading Lamps	110
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	110
Battery Load Management	110
Mirrors	111
Inside Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror	111
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	111
Mirror Operation	112
Time Delay	112
Cleaning the Photocells	112
Power Remote Control Mirrors	112
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	113
Convex Outside Mirror	113
Heated Outside Mirror	113
Storage Compartments	114
Glove Box	114
Front Storage Armrest	114
Center Console (Option)	114
Rear Armrest	114
Rear Storage Compartment (Option)	114
Convenience Net (Option)	114
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	114
Sun Visors	115
Visor Vanity Mirror	115
Air Inflator System (Option)	116
Accessory Power Outlet	116
OnStar System (If Equipped)	117
Express Sunroof (Option)	118
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	119
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	119
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	120
Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)	121
Erasing Channels	121
Accessories	121
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System	122
Instrument Panel Clusters	124
Speedometer and Odometer	127
Trip Odometer	127
Tachometer	127
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	128
Safety Belt Reminder Light	128
Air Bag Readiness Light	129
Battery Warning Light (If Equipped)	130
Voltmeter (If Equipped)	130
Brake System Warning Light	131
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	132
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)	132
Low Traction Active (LOW TRAC) Light	133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	134
Tire Pressure Light (If Equipped)	135
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	135
If the Light Is Flashing	136
If the Light Is On Steady	137
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	138
Oil Pressure Gage	138
Check Oil Level Warning Light (If Equipped)	139
Service Vehicle Soon Light (If Equipped)	140
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light (If Equipped)	140
Check Gages Warning Light (If Equipped)	141
Door Ajar Light (If Equipped)	141
Trunk Ajar Light (If Equipped)	141
Fuel Gage	142
Boost Gage (If Equipped)	143
Head-Up Display (Option)	143
Systems Monitor (If Equipped)	146
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)	148
DIC Displays and Controls	148
Vehicle Data	149
Electronic Compass	151
Choosing Your Zone Number	151
Changing Your Zone Number	152
Calibrating the Compass	152
Compass Accuracy	152
Driver Identifier DIC Display	153
DIC Personalization Programming	153
Automatic Door Locks	155
Window Lockout Personalization	156
Security Feedback	157
Delayed Locking	157
Perimeter Lighting Personalization	158
Memory Seat Recall (If Equipped)	158
Parallel Park Assist (If Equipped)	159
Driver ID	159
DIC Warnings and Messages	159
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	161
Comfort Controls	162
Comfort Controls Personalization (If Equipped)	162
Standard Climate Control System	162
Fan Knob	162
Temperature Knob	162
Mode Buttons	163
Recirc Button	163
A/C Button	164
Electronic Climate Control System (Option)	164
Temperature Knob (Driver s Side)	164
Temperature Knob (Passenger s Side)	165
Fan Button	165
Mode Button	165
Auto Button	165
Display	165
Automatic Operation	166
Manual Operation	167
Air Conditioning	168
Heating	169
Defogging and Defrosting	169
Rear Window Defogger	170
Ventilation System	170
Ventilation Tips	172
Audio Systems	172
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System	172
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	173
Playing the Radio	173
Finding a Station	173
Setting the Tone	174
Using RDS Mode	175
Adjusting the Speakers	177
Playing a Cassette Tape	178
CD Adapter Kits	180
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	180
Playing the Radio	180
Finding a Station	181
Setting the Tone	182
Using RDS Mode	183
Adjusting the Speakers	185
Playing a Compact Disc	185
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	187
Playing the Radio	187
Finding a Station	187
Setting the Tone	188
Using RDS Mode	189
Adjusting the Speakers	191
Playing a Cassette Tape	192
Playing a Compact Disc	194
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	196
Compact Disc Changer Errors	198
Playing a Compact Disc	198
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios	200
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	200
Understanding Radio Reception	201
AM	201
FM Stereo	201
Cellular Phone Usage	202
Tips About Your Audio System	202
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	203
Care of Your Compact Discs	203
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	204
Diversity Antenna System	204
Chime Level Adjustment	204
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	205
Defensive Driving	206
Drunken Driving	207
Control of a Vehicle	210
Braking	210
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	211
Using Anti- Lock	213
Braking in Emergencies	213
Traction Control System (If Equipped)	213
Steering	214
Power Steering	214
Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist (Option)	214
Steering Tips	215
Driving on Curves	215
Steering in Emergencies	216
Off-Road Recovery	217
Passing	217
Loss of Control	219
Skidding	219
Driving at Night	220
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	221
Hydroplaning	223
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	223
Driving Through Flowing Water	224
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	224
City Driving	224
Freeway Driving	225
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	226
Highway Hypnosis	227
Hill and Mountain Roads	228
Winter Driving	230
Driving on Snow or Ice	231
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	232
Recreational Vehicle Towing	234
Loading Your Vehicle	234
Electronic Level Control	236
Towing a Trailer	236
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	237
Weight of the Trailer	238
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	238
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	239
Hitches	239
Safety Chains	240
Trailer Brakes	240
Trailer Wiring Harness	240
Driving with a Trailer	240
Following Distance	241
Passing	241
Backing Up	241
Making Turns	241
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	241
Driving On Grades	242
Parking on Hills	242
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	243
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	243
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	243
Section 5 Problems on the Road	244
Hazard Warning Flashers	245
Other Warning Devices	245
Jump Starting	246
Towing Your Vehicle	252
Engine Overheating	253
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	253
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	254
Cooling System	254
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	256
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	259
If a Tire Goes Flat	262
Changing a Flat Tire	262
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	263
Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps	264
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	266
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	272
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	273
Compact Spare Tire	274
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	275
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	275
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	276
Service	277
Doing Your Own Service Work	277
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	278
Fuel	278
Fuels in Foreign Countries	280
Filling Your Tank	280
Fuel Door Lock (Option)	282
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	283
Checking Things Under the Hood	283
Hood Release	284
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