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Section	Page
2002 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Front Seat	8
Manual Lumbar Support	8
Power Seats (If Equipped)	9
Power Lumbar Control (Option)	10
Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option)	10
Heated Front Seats (Option)	11
Reclining Front Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	14
Why Safety Belts Work	15
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Adults	20
Driver Position	20
Lap-Shoulder Belt	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Air Bag Systems	27
How the Air Bag Systems Work	30
Where are the air bags?	30
When should an air bag inflate?	32
What makes an air bag inflate?	33
How does an air bag restrain?	33
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	34
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	36
Center Front Passenger Position	36
Lap Belt	36
Rear Seat Passengers	38
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	38
Lap-Shoulder Belt	38
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	41
Children	43
Infants and Young Children	43
Restraint Systems for Children	47
Where to Put the Restraint	50
Top Strap	51
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	52
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	57
Older Children	60
Safety Belt Extender	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Section 2 Features and Controls	64
Windows	65
Power Windows	66
Express-Down Windows	66
Window Lock	66
Keys	67
Door Locks	69
Central Door Unlocking System	71
Power Door Locks	71
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	71
Overriding Lock Delay	71
Personalization Programming	71
Delayed Locking	73
Personalization Programming	73
Rear Door Security Lock	74
Using One of These Locks	74
Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On	75
Canceling the Rear Door Lock	75
Anti-Lockout Feature	75
Leaving Your Vehicle	75
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	76
Operation	77
Instant Alarm	77
Personalization Features	78
Security Feedback	78
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	79
Battery Replacement	80
Trunk	81
Trunk Lock Release	82
Remote Trunk Release (Option)	82
Remote Trunk Release Lockout (Option)	82
Trunk Security Override (Option)	82
Trunk Release Handle	83
Theft	83
Key in the Ignition	83
Parking at Night	84
Parking Lots	84
Universal Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	84
Testing the Alarm	85
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)	86
PASS-Key III	86
New Vehicle "Break-In"	89
Ignition Positions	89
Key Reminder Warning	90
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	90
Starting Your Engine	91
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	92
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	92
Automatic Transaxle Operation	93
Parking Brake	96
Shifting Into PARK (P)	97
Steering Column Shift Lever	98
Console Shift Lever (Option)	99
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	99
Torque Lock	100
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	100
Parking Over Things That Burn	101
Engine Exhaust	101
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	102
Horn	103
Tilt Wheel	103
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	103
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	104
Turn Signal On Chime	104
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	104
Lamps On Reminder	105
Flash-To-Pass Feature	105
Windshield Wipers	105
Windshield Washer	106
Cruise Control	107
Setting Cruise Control	108
Resuming a Set Speed	108
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	108
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	109
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	109
Using Cruise Control on Hills	109
Ending Cruise Control	109
Erasing Speed Memory	109
Exterior Lamps	110
Wiper-Activated Headlamps	111
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	111
Fog Lamps	112
Twilight Sentinel	113
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	113
Interior Lamps	114
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	114
Courtesy Lamps	114
Illuminated Entry	114
Delayed Entry Lighting	114
Theater Dimming	115
Delayed Exit Lighting	115
Parade Dimming	115
Perimeter Lighting	115
Personalization Programming	115
Front Reading Lamps	116
Rear Reading Lamps	117
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	117
Battery Load Management	117
Mirrors	118
Inside Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror	118
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	118
Mirror Operation	118
Power Remote Control Review Mirrors	119
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	119
Convex Outside Mirror	120
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (Option)	120
Storage Compartments	120
Glove Box	120
Front Storage Armrest	120
Center Console (Option)	120
Rear Armrest	121
Rear Storage Compartment (Option)	121
Convenience Net (Option)	121
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	121
Sun Visors	122
Visor Vanity Mirror	122
Air Inflator System (Option)	122
Accessory Power Outlet	123
OnStar System (If Equipped)	125
Cellular Antenna	126
OnStar Services	126
OnStar System Limitations	127
Express Sunroof (Option)	128
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	129
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	130
Training a Garage Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature (If Equipped)	131
Canadian Programming	132
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	132
Erasing Channels	132
Resetting Defaults	132
Accessories	132
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	133
Instrument Panel Clusters	135
Speedometer and Odometer	138
Trip Odometer	138
Tachometer	139
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	139
Safety Belt Reminder Light	140
Air Bag Readiness Light	141
Battery Warning Light (If Equipped)	142
Voltmeter (If Equipped)	142
Brake System Warning Light	143
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	144
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)	145
Low Traction Active (LOW TRAC) Light	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	147
Tire Pressure Light (If Equipped)	148
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	149
If the Light Is Flashing	150
If the Light Is On Steady	150
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	151
Oil Pressure Gage	152
Check Oil Level Warning Light (If Equipped)	153
Service Vehicle Soon Light (If Equipped)	153
Security Light	154
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light (If Equipped)	154
Check Gages Warning Light (If Equipped)	154
Door Ajar Light (If Equipped)	154
Trunk Ajar Light (If Equipped)	155
Fuel Gage	155
Boost Gage (If Equipped)	156
Systems Monitor (If Equipped)	157
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	159
DIC Displays and Controls	159
Vehicle Data	160
DIC Warnings and Messages	162
Electronic Compass	163
Choosing Your Zone Number	164
Changing Your Zone Number	164
Calibrating the Compass	164
Compass Accuracy	165
Driver Identifier DIC Display	165
DIC Personalization Programming	166
Automatic Door Locks	168
Window Lockout Personalization	169
Security Feedback	169
Delayed Locking	170
Perimeter Lighting Personalization	170
Memory Seat Recall (If Equipped)	171
Parallel Park Assist (If Equipped)	171
Driver ID	171
Head-Up Display (HUD) (Option)	172
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	175
Comfort Controls	176
Standard Climate Control System	176
Mode Buttons	177
Electronic Climate Control System (Option)	178
Air Conditioning	181
Heating	181
Defogging and Defrosting	182
Rear Window Defogger	182
Ventilation System	183
Ventilation Tips	184
Comfort Controls Personalization (If Equipped)	185
Audio Systems	185
Setting the Clock	186
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	186
Playing the Radio	186
Finding a Station	187
Setting Preset Stations	188
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	188
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	189
Using RDS	189
Finding a PTY Station	190
Setting PTY Preset Stations	190
RDS Messages	191
Playing a Cassette Tape	191
CD Adapter Kits	193
Cassette Tape Messages	194
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	194
Playing the Radio	194
Finding a Station	195
Setting Preset Stations	196
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	196
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	197
Using RDS	198
Finding a PTY Station	198
Setting Preset PTY Stations	199
RDS Messages	199
Radio Messages	201
Playing a Compact Disc	201
Compact Disc Messages	202
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	203
Playing the Radio	203
Finding a Station	203
Setting Preset Stations	204
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	204
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	205
Using RDS	206
Finding a PTY Station	206
Setting Preset PTY Stations	207
RDS Messages	207
Radio Messages	209
Playing a Cassette Tape	209
Cassette Tape Messages	210
CD Adapter Kits	211
Playing a Compact Disc	211
Compact Disc Messages	213
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	213
Playing a Compact Disc	215
Compact Disc Messages	217
Theft-Deterrent Feature	217
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	218
Understanding Radio Reception	219
AM	219
FM Stereo	219
Cellular Phone Usage	219
Tips About Your Audio System	219
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	220
Care of Your Compact Discs	221
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	221
Diversity Antenna System	221
Chime Level Adjustment	222
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	223
Defensive Driving	224
Drunken Driving	225
Control of a Vehicle	228
Braking	228
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	229
Using Anti-Lock	231
Braking in Emergencies	231
Traction Control System (If Equipped)	231
Steering	232
Power Steering	232
Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering (Option)	233
Steering Tips	233
Driving on Curves	233
Steering in Emergencies	234
Off-Road Recovery	235
Passing	235
Loss of Control	237
Skidding	237
Driving at Night	238
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	240
Hydroplaning	241
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	242
Driving Through Flowing Water	242
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	242
City Driving	243
Freeway Driving	244
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	245
Highway Hypnosis	246
Hill and Mountain Roads	246
Winter Driving	248
Driving on Snow or Ice	249
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	250
Recreational Vehicle Towing	252
Dinghy Towing	253
Dolly Towing	253
Loading Your Vehicle	254
Electronic Level Control	256
Towing a Trailer	256
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	257
Weight of the Trailer	257
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	258
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	258
Hitches	259
Safety Chains	259
Trailer Brakes	259
Trailer Wiring Harness	260
Driving with a Trailer	260
Following Distance	260
Passing	260
Backing Up	260
Making Turns	261
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	261
Driving On Grades	262
Parking on Hills	262
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	263
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	263
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	263
Section 5 Problems on the Road	264
Hazard Warning Flashers	265
Other Warning Devices	265
Jump Starting	266
Towing Your Vehicle	272
Engine Overheating	272
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	273
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	274
Cooling System	275
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	277
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	279
If a Tire Goes Flat	283
Changing a Flat Tire	284
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	285
Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps	286
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	286
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	292
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	293
Compact Spare Tire	294
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	295
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	295
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	296
Service	297
Doing Your Own Service Work	297
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	298
Fuel	298
Gasoline Octane	298
Gasoline Specifications	299
California Fuel	299
Additives	300
Fuels in Foreign Countries	300
Filling Your Tank	301
Fuel Door Lock (Option)	303
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	304
Checking Things Under the Hood	304
Hood Release	305
Engine Compartment Overview	306
Engine Oil	307
Checking Engine Oil	307
When to Add Engine Oil	308
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	309
Engine Oil Additives	310
When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life System)	310
When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles With the GM Oil Life System_Option)	311
How to Reset the Oil Life System (Option)	311
What to Do with Used Oil	312
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	312
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	314
Supercharger Oil	315
When to Check	315
What Kind of Oil to Use	315
How to Check and Add Oil	315
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	316
When to Check and Change	316
How to Check	316
Checking the Fluid Level	317
How to Add Fluid	319
Engine Coolant	320
What to Use	321
Checking Coolant	322
Adding Coolant	322
Radiator Pressure Cap	323
Power Steering Fluid	323
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	324
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	324
What to Use	324
Windshield Washer Fluid	324
What to Use	324
Adding Washer Fluid	325
Brakes	326
Brake Fluid	326
What to Add	327
Brake Wear	328
Brake Pedal Travel	328
Brake Adjustment	328
Replacing Brake System Parts	329
Battery	329
Vehicle Storage	330
Bulb Replacement	331
Halogen Bulbs	331
Headlamps	331
Headlamp Aiming	332
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	334
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	335
Front Turn Signals and Parking Lamps	337
Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps, Taillamps and Back- Up Lamps	339
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	340
Tires	341
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	342
When to Check	343
How to Check	343
Check Tire Pressure System	343
Tire Inspection and Rotation	345
When It's Time for New Tires	346
Buying New Tires	347
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	348
Treadwear	348
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	348
Temperature -- A, B, C	349
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	349
Wheel Replacement	350
Used Replacement Wheels	351
Tire Chains	351
Appearance Care	352
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	353
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	353
Using Cleaner on Fabric	353
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl	354
Cleaning Leather	354
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	355
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	355
Care of Safety Belts	355
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	355
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	356
Weatherstrips	356
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	356
Washing Your Vehicle	356
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	357
Finish Care	357
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	358
Cleaning Tires	358
Sheet Metal Damage	358
Finish Damage	359
Underbody Maintenance	359
Chemical Paint Spotting	359
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	360
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	361
Engine Identification	361
Service Parts Identification Label	361
Electrical System	362
Add-On Electrical Equipment	362
Headlamp Wiring	362
Windshield Wipers	362
Power Windows and Other Power Options	362
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	363
Removing Fuses	363