2003 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual
2003 Pontiac Bonneville Manual
2003 Pontiac Bonneville manual content summary:
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The 2003 PontiacBonnevilleOwnerManual SeatsandRestraintSystems ...Front Seats Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...Air Bag Systems ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors Locks and ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...Mirrors ... - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 3
name BONNEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that manual. It's an alphabetical list of what's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find it. Litho in U S A . Part - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you you or others could be hurt. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen.'' These mean - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. "Engine CompartmentOverview'' "Instrument Panel Overview" "Climate Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see Warning Lights - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 6
JGHTING MASTER 0 SWITCH - 8, \ ENGINE COOLANT TEMP ACCESS l.fJ PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM L-1 ( ) @ ENGINE COOLANT FAN CAUSTIC BATTERY K I D COULD CAUSE BURNS \!& / z 1 DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION BRAKE \ COOLANT AVO ID - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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51 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-52 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...1-52 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-53 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped venicie ...1-33 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 9
don't want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Pull up on the control bar located under the front of the seat seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. If your vehicle has this feature, the controls for the power seats are located on the outboard - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 10
. Move the seatback forward by pressing the top of the control forward. Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located on the outboard side of each front seat. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. ?urn !he knnh fnward the rear of t h e vehicle to - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 11
If your vehicle has this option, the heated front seat controls are located on the instrument panel under the climate controls. To reshape the lower seatback, press the lumbar control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support. Press the control up or down to raise or lower the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 12
has a power recliner, the vertical control described previously in this section reclines the front seatbacks. If your vehicle has the manual recliner, lift the lever on the outboard sideof the seat and move the seatback to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 13
injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle in is motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 14
part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safe'. . belts belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 15
You never know if you'll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don't know if it will be a bad one. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 16
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L The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel... 1-10 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 18
in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not lnsteaci o i tnem. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 19
everyone. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats'' in the Index. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 20
the shoulder and across the chest.. These parts of the body are best able to take belt . restratnmgforces.--+n al1UQ 1 u & l u v k LI IV s u r w w a . . ~~~~~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Q: What's wrong with this? Youcan be seriously hurt i our 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. 1-14 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 22
? You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would bethere, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. I I rz - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under yourarm. 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 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 24
Q: What's wrong with this? 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. I I I I I J 4-17 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 25
go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 26
1-72. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as the driver's safety belt-except for one thing. If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 27
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. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extenderon page 1-26. Make sure - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 28
who are wearing safety belts. Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. U 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 quickiy - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 29
enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-26. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-22 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 30
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 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 31
comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. 1-24 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 32
the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edqes of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 33
as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide into its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. 1-26 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 34
the proper way to wear safety A: If possible, an older child should wear a belts? lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 35
in the center rear seat passenger position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle. In either case, be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 36
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 causc - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 37
children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle's adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. ~ ~ ~ ~ People should never hold a bab n their arms - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 38
children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's is safety belt system nor its air bag system designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Q: What are the different types of add-on restraints? child A: Add - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 39
including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 40
car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motorvehicle, is an iniant restramtsystem designeu to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the vehicle. seating surfzce against the back of the infant. The harness system - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 41
restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 42
straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has straps that are attached to a instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 43
restraint in a rear seat. A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger's air bag ifit 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 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 44
for use with or withoutthe top strap being anchored. Others require the top strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be anchored, don't use the restraint unless it is anchored properly. If the child - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 45
, you'll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You'll find them behind the rear seat on - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 46
points (B), as shown here. Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You'll find anchors (A) in all three rear seat positions. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system will have a label sewn into the seatback at each anchor - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 47
that aLATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint. See "Securing a Child Restraint Designed for theLATCH System'' or "Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Seat Position" in the Index for information on how to - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 48
page 1-37. Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions. 5. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-39. To remove the child restraint, simply - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 49
seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger's air bag ifit inflates. Never secure a child restraintin the center frontseat. It's using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-37 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 50
IIIIU I L - - = I hmim$a # I tn r 8 - n I I G I ~ I U LU I UGCI YUU, IY ~ L n n a tn n ~ c h n \ n r n n n l rJ u I. yuu.. I ~ ~ -.. 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 remwethexhild restraint - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 51
lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. This is because the back of the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 52
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. 1-45 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 53
and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. k 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. 1-46 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 54
Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has a frontal air bag for the driver and a frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag for the driver, and another side impact airbag for the right front - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 55
most important things to know about the air bag systems: The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed or being ejected from it. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don't replace them. I Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 56
killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults,but not for young chiidren and infants. ~ ~~~ ~ instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 57
the Air Bags? The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 58
side impact air bag. When Should an Air Bag Inflate? The driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal cr ~ear-frsnta! crashes. En??hey are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system's designed "threshold level". In - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 59
air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules. Frontal air bag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with side impact air bags, the air bag modules are located in the seatback closest to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 60
hub for thedriver's frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's frontal air bag. For vehicles with side impact air bags, the side of the seatback closest to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door will be hot. The parts of the bag that come into contact with - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 61
, 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 usage at deployment. The module also records speed, engine RPM, brake and throttle data. Notice: If you - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 62
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. To purchase a service manual, see - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 63
rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash A crash can damage the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 64
time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes through the 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 about the air bag system earlier in this - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 65
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Brake ...2-31 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-32 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-35 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-35 Engine Exhaust ...2-36 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-36 Keys ...2.3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2.5 . Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...26 Doors and Locks - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 67
and Mirrors ...2.48 Mirrors ...2.38 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2.38 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2.38 Outside Power Mirrors ...2.38 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-39 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-39 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-39 Onstar@System ...2-40 HomeLink@Transmitter ...2-42 HomeLink - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Keys I Leaving children in a vehicle withthe 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. 2-3 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 69
in all of the lock cylinders (driver's door, trunk, ignition and glove box). Your vehicle has the PASS-Key@Ill vehicle theft system. Both the master and VALET key have a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle's instrument panel. If a replacement key or any additional - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 70
the transmitter higher, and try again. Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-6. If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a q~Ia!ified technician for service. e This device complies with RSS - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 71
unlock. Pressing the unlock button will also illuminate the interior lamps. See "Entry Lighting" under Interior Lamps on page 3-16 and "Security Feedback later in this section. 6 @ (Lock): All doors will lock, the exterior lamps may flash once and the horn may chirp when this button is pressed - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 72
The following features, if available on your vehicle, can be programmed to each driver's preference for each of the remote keyless entry transmitters: Programmable Automatic Door Locks SecurityFeedback Delayed Locking Perimeter Lighting Seat and Mirror Recall If your vehicle is equipped with the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 73
driver's power door lock switch in LOCK through Step 4. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded the mode selected, remove the key from the ignition and close all of the doors after you've exited the vehicle. Press the lock button on the transmitter - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 74
not use a metal object. A. Remove and replace the battery. Replace it as the instructions inside the cover indicate. Use one Duracell@battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type. 4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter. 5 ; Check the operation of the transmitter - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 75
- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won't open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. CAUTION: (Continued - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 76
three seconds. Power Door Locks With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors on your vehicle using the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. To lock the door from the inside, push the manual door lock forward. To unlock the door, push the manual door lock rearward. 2-11 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 77
lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the driver's power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry lock button is pressed, with the key removed from the ignition and the driver's door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that the delayed locking system is active - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 78
have that person use the manual door lock or the power door lock switch. When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically, Use the manual door lock or the power door lock switch to lock the door again. 2. Press and hold the power door lock switch in LOCK throughout this procedure. All - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 79
in PARK (P) and the ignition on throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch in LOCK through Step 4. Mode 5: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped vehicles only). If - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Delay If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of PARK (P), just use the manual door lock or the power door lock switch to lock the doors. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 81
the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See "Climate Controls" in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all theway. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. It can - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 82
located in the glove box to open the trunk lid. Remote Trunk Release Lockout If your vehicle has this feature, in order to secure items in the trunk, lock the remote keyless entry transmitter opens the trunk even if the glove box is locked. The key does not have to be in the ignition for the remote - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 83
trunk. Improper use of the emergency trunk release handle could damage it. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located in the trunk near the trunk latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to the open the trunk from the inside. 2-18 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Windows Leaving ch..-ren in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-19 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 85
again to allow passengers to use their window switches. An indicator light in the button will glow when the window lock out feature is active. Switches on the driver's door panel operate each of the windows when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. In addition, each - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 86
system has detected a problem. See your dealer for service. Universal Theft-Deterrent If your vehicle has this feature, 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 panei cluster - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 87
-deterrent alarm system. A light located in your Twilight Sentinel@ cluster, above the fog lamp button, will begin to flash 30 seconds after the vehicle ignition is turned off to let you know the system has been armed. While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power door lock switch. 2-22 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 88
theft-deterrent system. fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 89
ON within 10 seconds of removing the previous key. If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@ Ill system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 90
time you get new brake linings. hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a ne-'+ + v - i l n v Am~rinrchrnsk-in Ispp ''Tewing -.--.- --iooi i Cori;e E - o i CWUIU urean u t I,-.. v &tee; ~~z Y u aTrailer" in theIndexformoreinformation.switch.Ifnoneoftheseworks,thenyourvehicle needs service - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 91
option), audio system and windshield wipers. ON: This is 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 ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning lights. This - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 92
the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, in - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 93
Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located on the 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 94
(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 brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish (press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 95
racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing. ~ ~ ~ ~ Sh.- in{ a driv ..ng You'll shift down to the next - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 96
you can damage your engine. FIRST (1): This position Brake Your vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 97
with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat.You may have t o replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 98
this: Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your .,-..I shift lever, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 4. Remove the key and take - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 99
This is called "torque lock.'' To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 100
and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. Parking Over Things That Burn 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Take your vehicle to an authorlzed service center as soon as you can. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 101
out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately. ___._ A er ne wiithe ig L 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 your vehicleeven if - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 102
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dimming, press this button again. The indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active Your vehicle's mirror may also contain Onstar@ controls. See OnStaP System on page 2-40 for more information. At controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver's door armrest. 2-38 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 104
more from the ver's seat. To adjust the mirror, use one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want it to go. When finished adjusting the mirrors, leave the UR selector switch in the center position, to prevent unwanted mirror movementin case the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 105
closely meet your needs. Some of the services currently provided by Onstar@are: Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Onstar@uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 106
find out more about Onstar@Personal Calling, refer to the Onstar@owner's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call Onstar@at 1-888-4-0NSTAR (1- eyes on the road. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar@services and prepaid calling minutes are also required - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 107
universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 108
battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle's engine to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink@ buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 109
code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "Learn" or "Smart" button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna you live), replace Step 3 under HomeLink@. The indicator light will flash slowly - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Erasing HomeLink@Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. Resetting Defaults 1. Hold down the two - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 111
latch release on the left side of the glove box door. The VALET key will not work in the glove box door lock. Rear Seat Pass Through Your vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders and a pass-through feature. Pull down the interior door to access the trunk. Convenience Net Your vehicle may - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 112
is on or when the RAP is active. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under lgnition Positions on page 2-25. Open: Press and hold the switch rearward to the first position to open the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be opened manually. Vent: Once the sunroof is closed, it can be - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 113
Memory Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seating, outside mirror positions and climate controls. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-62 for more information - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 114
beeps confirming that the seat exit position has been entered into memory. To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press the driver's power seat control located on the outboard side of the frozt seat. Mirrors and lumbar positions will not be stored or recalled for the exit position. If you - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 115
.fi NOTES 2-50 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 116
3 Instrument Panel Air Bag Readiness Light ...3.40 Battery Warning bight ...3-41 Voltmeter Gage ...3-41 Brake System Warning Light ...3-42 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-43 Traction Control System (TCS) WarningLight ...3-43 Low Traction Active Light ...3-44 Engine Coolant Temperature - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Care of Your CDs ...3.100 Care of Your CD Player ...3.101 Diversity Antenna System ...3.101 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3.101 Chime Level Adjustment ...3.101 Systems Monitor ...3.55 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3.57 DIC Controls and Displays ...3.57 DIC Warnings and Messages ...-3-60 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 118
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Instrument Panel Overview - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 120
components of your instrument panel are the following: A.Air Outlets B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) D. Windshield Wiper Lever E. Steering Column Shift Lever F. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped) G. AudioSystem H. Hazard - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 121
flasher button is located on the instrument panel, between the audio system and the glove box. Horn Press the center area of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 122
. - An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the drivers won't see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accidmt. See &Ab ,%?pfaxment s , page 5-56 !?the ~ arrows don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 123
lever to the off position. Headlamps On Reminder If you open the driver's door while leaving the headlamps or parking lamps on and the key is in this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Flash-To-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 124
are driving, the low-beam headlamps, instrument panel cluster backlighting and the taillamps will turn on. For more information see "Wiper-Activated ''---Il----~~ Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 125
trips. The cruise control switch is located on the light will indicate if the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir is low. See Low Washer Fluid Warning Light on page 3-51. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 126
and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch until you want to use off cruise control. ". 1. Move the cruise controi switch to ON. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 127
cruise control: Press and hold the SET button until you get to the speed you want, and then release it. 3-12 Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to turn offthe cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, move.the cruise switch to OFF, or pull the multifunction lever toward the driver - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 128
turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. (Parking Lamps): Turning the switch to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: 0 :o@ Exterior Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 129
instrument panel monitors the exterior light level for the operation of DRL and Twilight Sentinel@,so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on, the exterior lamp control is - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 130
keep your head!amps or! for will up to three minutes, to light your way when you leave your vehicle. To operate 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. Turn it counterclockwise to reduce - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 131
on the interior courtesy lamps. Turn the knob counterclockwise to dim the instrument panel cluster lights and displays and to turn off the courtesy lamps. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the exterior lamp control has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 132
will give you time to find the door handle or lock switches as you exit the vehicle. This lighting will only be deactivated if the key is reinserted into the ignition switch or the power door locks are activated. Parade Dimming To activate the instrument panel backlighting during the day, turn the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 133
vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you door lock switch. The perimeter lighting feature is now on. 2. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock. 3. Press the instant alarm on the transmitter. Perimeter lighting - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 134
outside. They will also come "I, -n The rear reading iamps, located over each rear door, 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 lamp when the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 135
) when driving then have the charging system serviced immediately. 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. Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 136
i1-diCaki-S High-beam Indicator Symbol CHECK GAGES Message (for low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, low oil level, high/low battery, brake, ABS and air bag) If you never look at your instrument panel cluster, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. So be wre to - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 137
to see. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering column. 1. Start your engine and turn the HUD INTENSITY knob all of the way clockwise to MAX (Maximum - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 138
periods will drain your battery. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. If the HUD image is not clear - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 139
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 140
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for yourvehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: (FLOOR): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets (for - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 141
. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. 3-26 +3(Defog): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the floor outlets - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 142
air directed to the floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air the button again or by turning off the engine. if your vehicle has outside heated mirrors, The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. REAR: - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 143
at the maximum heat setting and fan speed. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the floor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 144
and the windshield. BI-LEVEL: This mode directs airflow through the instrument panel outlets and slightly warmer air through the floor outlets. PANEL: This mode directs airflow through the instrument panel outlets. Whenever MODE is pressed, the display will show the current system settings for five - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 145
in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. & Sensors The solar sensor on - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 146
located behind the front grill. This sensor reads the outside air Use the FRONT defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the air directed to the floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air again or by turning off the engine. If your vehicle has outside - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 147
adjust the direction of the airflow using the knob in the center of each outlet. Use the thumbwheel located between the outlets to turn them on and off. Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Climate Control System on page 3-28. 2. Locate memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver's door panel. 3. Press the memory button on the door panel that corresponds to change the stored settings. To recall the climate control settings last stored on your transmitter, press the unlock button on your - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 149
, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Your vehicle may - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 150
much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle is equipped with one o these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and f gages that are explained on the following pages. I Standard - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Cluster with Driver Information Center (DIC) (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-36 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 152
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total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can't, then it's set at zero and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 154
people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then flash for several more. If the driver's belt is already buckled, the light wil! come on briefly, but the chime will not sound. Notice: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 155
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 156
to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and climate 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 a DIC, a CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM message will be displayed and - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 157
go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page4-32. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 158
you if there is a problem. ANTILOCK United States Canada Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light For vehicles equipped with the traction control system, this warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started. With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when your - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 159
, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. I f the traction control system warning light comes on - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 160
pointer moves into the shaded area, your engine is too hot. On vehicles equipped with the systems monitor, the CHECK GAGES light will come on and a warning chime will sound. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage On vehicles with a DIC, a CHECK GAGES TEMPERATURE message will be displayed and a warning - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 161
in a tire is low. If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, the check tire pressure system may not be working properly. See your dealer for service. Also, see Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lighton page 3-43. SERVICE ENGlNE SOON 1 This system is called OBD I (On-Board Diagnostics - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 162
e : Msdifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacementof the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modifications to - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 163
may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 164
pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 165
and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and not covered by is your warranty. I I If the engine oil is more than 1.O quart (0.9 L) low and the engine has been shut off for at least eight minutes, the CHECK OIL LEVEL light will come on - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 166
Security Light This light on the instrument panel cluster reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. Check Gages Warning Light If your vehicle has the systems monitor, this light will come on briefly as a bulb check when your ignition is turned to ON. See - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 167
will come on and a warning chime will sound when the driver's door or one of the passenger's doors is not completely closed. Trunk Ajar Light If your vehicle has the systems monitor, this light will come on and a warning chime will sound when the trunk is not completely closed. 1 On vehicles - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 168
problems. 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 a DIC, the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON light is replaced by the SERVICE - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 169
tank. Boost Gage Vehicles equipped with the supercharged engine have this boost gage that indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. The gage displays the air pressure level going into the engine's combustion chamber. The gage is automatically centered at - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 170
. When you turn the igriition on, the systems monitor and warning lights will briefly light up. If a problem is detected, the warning lights will turn on and a chime will sound. The tollowmg warning iignis are dispiayed ; I t t i X systems monitor: CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message could mean your oil - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 171
The following buttons are on the systems monitor control panel which is located to the right of the instrument panel cluster: e U M (English/Metric): Use this button to change the display between English and metric units. TRIP RESET: This button allows you to reset your trip odometer. - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 172
is detected. If there are no problems detected, the display will return to the mode selected by that driver the last time the ignition was turned off. The following buttons are on the DIC control panel which is located to the right of the instrument panel cluster: E/M (English/Metric): This button - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 173
other buttons, will allow you to reset system functions. Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Press the SELECT your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade of the road being SELECT button until the display shows FUEL USED. The value indicates how much fuel has been used since the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 174
LOW. If the voltage is above 16.2 volts for 30 seconds, the battery volts display will show BATTERY HIGH. If the display shows the high or low message, you need to have your batterv and/or electrical system checked. GM Oil Life SystemTM: Press the SELECT button until OIL LIFE appears in the display - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 175
55 STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE 61 CHECKGASCAP ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON 81 SERVICE AIR BAG 83 102 CHECKCHARGESYSTEM 140 I DRIVER DOOR AJAR 141 FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 142 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR 143 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 144 ~ I I 147 I PARK SET* BRAKE The EXP codes are used to make - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 176
the engine; then start the engine again). If the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer for service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly. STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE - 55: You may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on the Driver - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 177
choices of two drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER #1 and DRIVER #2. You will let the DIC know which driver you are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate memory seat control button located on the driver's door or by choosing the driver with the DIC - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 178
feature. Scroll through the following messages and feature options: AUTO DOOR LOCKS - OFFiON UNLOCK - OFF/ON UNLOCK - KEY OFF/PARK DOOR TO UNLOCK - * RECALL POSITION - MEMORY/EXIT TILT MIRROR 0 - OFF/ON DRIVERID - OFF/ON DRIVER/ALL OFF/ON WINDOW LOCKOUT - R + PASS/REAP KEYLESS FEEDBACK - If - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 179
and your choice will be retained in memory. DOOR TO UNLOCK - DRIVER/ALL If you choose OFF for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, your door locks will operate normally with no automatic feature. If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, ON for UNLOCK and KEY OFF, your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 180
R + PASS, all three passenger window switches will be inactive when the window LOCK switch is enabled. I you choose REAR, only the two rear passenger f window switches will be locked out when the window LOCK switch is enabled. KEYLESS FEEDBACK - OFF/ON LIGHTS FEEDBACK - OFF/ON HORNFEEDBACK - OFF - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 181
control activation of this feature by choosing OFF or ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS locking your vehicle. For more information on this feature, see "Security Feedback under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-6. Delayed Locking The delayed locking feature, which delays the actual locking - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 182
memory seat and mirror positions will be recalled for the identified driver when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to enter the If your vehicle has this feature, the outside curb view assist mirror, which tips the passenger mirror while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), can be made active or - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 183
amount for each zone, so you may not notice a difference if you drive from one zone to the next one, until you cross several zones. DRIVER INFORMATION 2 COMPASS If your vehicle has a DIC, it also is equipped with an electronic compass. As with all compasses, this unit senses the earth's magnetic - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 184
Choosing Your Zone Number Locate your zone number on the above map. If your number is different than the one shown when you turn the key on, follow the steps - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 185
you would like to manually calibrate the compass, the following instructions will show you how over time. If you use an antenna with a magnetic base, it is best to mount it away from the center of the is shown for the compass. The rear defog system can affect accuracy, and the compass corrects for - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 186
- like a tape player,CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it's very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle's engine, Delphi Electronics radioor other systems, and even damage them. Your - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 187
information, including song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XMTMservice. For more information, contact XMTM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 188
level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, select OFF. RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display between the radio button to switch between AM, FM, FM2, or XMI, XM2 (USA only, if your radio is equipped with XMTMSatellite Radio Service). The display - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 189
Radio Service), by pedorming the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select AM, FMI or FM2, or XMl, XM2. To adjust all of the tone controls to the middle position, press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display. EQ (Equalizer): Press this button to select customized - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 190
this button until FADE appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to is displayed, press and hold either SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin scanning within your chosen category. 4. Press either SCAN arrow again to - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 191
radio may switch to stronger stations. Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all whole message is not displayed, parts of it will appear every - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 192
be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the current tuned station does not found, you will hear it. When the traffic announcement is over, the radio will resume play of the CD, or XMTM station. If no station is found, NO - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 193
be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. Your system is functioning correctly, but you are in a location that is blocking the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 194
between vehicles. If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced, check with the servicing facility. RadIC?!D Radio ID label (channel 0) If you tune to channel 0 : you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate your - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 195
your receiver may have a fault. Consult with your retail location. Chk XMRcvr Playing a Compact Disc With the ignition on RCL knob. If you insert a CD with the radio off and the ignition on, it will start to Press EQ to select the desired customized equalization setting while playing a compact disc - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 196
Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display and the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: You're driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. The air is - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 197
receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. SCV (Speed-Compensated - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Number/ Cnannei iiame. Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1, FM2, or XM1, XM2 if your radio is equipped with XM Satellite Radio Service. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 199
Radio Service) by performing the following steps: To adjust all of the tone controls to the middle position, press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display. EQ (Equalizer): Press this button to select customized SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone control can be adjusted. - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 200
until FADE appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob the desired category is displayed, press and hold either SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin scanning within your chosen category. 4. Press either SCAN arrow again - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 201
radio may switch to stronger stations. Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 202
appear on the display. When a traffic announcement comes on the station that was found, you will hear it. When the traffic announcement is over, the radio will resume play of the cassette, CD, or XMTMstation. If no station is found, NO TRAF will appear on the display. 3-87 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 203
be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. Your system is functioning correctly, but you are in a location that is blocking the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 204
serviced, check with the servicing facility. No Info ~~ I I No Texthformational message available No channel available for the chosen category Not Found Radio ID 1 I Radio ID label (channel 0) If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 205
a fault. Consult with your retail location. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, BAL, FADE, TONE, EQ and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio part of the tape. Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed. The radio - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 206
again to stop scanning. CD TAPE: Press this button to switch between playing a cassette tape and a compact disc, if both are loaded, when listening to the radio. The display will show tape and CD symbols. (Eject): Press this button, located next to the cassette tape slot, to eject a tape. Eject - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 207
your radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. section. CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette Press EQ to select the desired customized equalization setting while playing a compact disc - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 208
P dealer when reporting the problem. * ~ n ID~ - e ~+hie hl I++nn .r u a aa t tc IIU VUIIVS m !isfen the r21in \!/hen 8 CD is playing. CD TAPE: Press this button to switch between playing a cassette tape and a compact disc if both are loaded, when listening to the radio. The inactive tape or CD - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 209
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in tray back into the magazine slot until it locks into place. Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine. 3-94 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 210
into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 211
door is closed, the compact disc symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio pushbuttons except for ejecting the magazine. The following pushbuttons are used for the trunk-mounted CD changer. 1 (Forward): Press and hold - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 212
to the radio. You can also press this button to switch between a cassette tape, a CD in the compact disc player and a CD in the trunk-mounted CD changer to stop scanning. AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when playing a CD. CHECK CD: I f this message appears, it could be one of the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 213
dealer when reporting the problem. Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons )If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed. With THEFTLOCK activated, your radio will not - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 214
and go. XMTMSatellite Radio Service XMTMSatellite Radio gives you digital radio reception from coast radio signals, causing the sound to come and go. Your radio may display "NO SIGNAL" to indicate interference. A v MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it again, or any other radio - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 215
eject button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN PLAYER indicator. The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your CDs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 216
radio reception. XM Satellite Radio Antenna System Your XMTMSatellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception. Chime Level Adjustment The volume level of the vehicle's chimes can be controlled by the radio - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 217
0 N - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 218
. the Road. and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4.2 Drunken Driving ...4.3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Eraking ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Steering ...4-11 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Passing ...4-13 Loss of Control ...4-14 4-16 Driving at Night ...Driving in Rain and on Wet - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 219
See Safety Belts: They Are they are common. Allow brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task - such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the floor - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 220
U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is "too much" if someone plans to drive - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 221
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 0.05 percent in both France and Germany. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.10 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 222
body people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking - driver or passenger - is in a crash, that person's chance ef being killed - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 223
on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Also see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 224
while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. This is normal. ANTILOCK United States Canada If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-43. 4-7 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 225
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. 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 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 226
this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 227
you start the engine. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. To turn the system off, press the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the instrument panel under the comfort controls. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 228
optional steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking, yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 229
car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking problem. Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. See Braking on page 4-6. It is better to remove - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 230
, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents - the head-on collision. So here are some tips for passing: "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides and to crossroads for situations - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 231
say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don't give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. 4-14 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 232
of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 233
impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 234
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 i>udd - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 235
with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper 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 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 236
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. !f you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 237
. You'll save time and energy. See the next part, "Freeway Driving." Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 238
and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 239
slower than you actually are. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservior full? Are all windows - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 240
along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle thatcan make you sleepy. some tips: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 241
, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 242
. 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 in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape . 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 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 244
can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice to the road conditions. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. i If you don't have a traction control system, accelerate gently. Try not to break - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 245
vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Braking on page 4-6. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 246
around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your CO vehicle. This can cause deadly (carbon monoxide - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 247
your tires s 1 at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts the of vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheelsas little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above 35 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 248
, you should turn the system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. 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 on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. towing your vehicle behind another vehicle - such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 250
a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. 5. Release the parking - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Loading Your Vehicle THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading information label found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 252
can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the lifeof your vehicle. Nofice: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle - like - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 253
tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 254
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 255
numbers on the Tire-Loading Information label at the rear edge of the driver's door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-34. Then be sure you The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 256
vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-36. Dirt and water can also enter the vehicle. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicles brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all. Trailer Wiring Harness All of the electrical circuits required for - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Check with your dealer. All of the electrical circuits required for your trailer lighting system can be accessed at the left rear lamp connector. This connector is located under the carpet on the driver back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 258
When YQU Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Parking on Hills * 0 start your engine, shift into a gear, and reiease the parking brake. You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 259
belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review this information before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. Engine - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 260
Care Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...Engine Coolant ...Radiator Pressure Cap ...Engine Overheating ...Cooling System ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...Jump Starting ...Headlamp Aiming 5.23 5.26 5.29 5.29 5.32 5.40 5.40 5.42 5-44 5-46 Service ...53 . Doing Your - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Number(VIN) ..., ...5-90 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-90 Electrical System ...5-91 Add-on Electrical Equipment ...5-91 Headlamp Wiring ...5-91 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-91 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-91 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-92 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 262
. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-55. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 263
do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 264
your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle ldentification Number (VIN) on page5-90. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 265
be covered by your warranty. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 266
methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damagethe plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be covered emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. Fuels - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 267
. Don't smoke if you're near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver's side of your vehicle. 5-8 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 268
page 5-85. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap on the hook on the inside of the fuel door. rewluve t11e luei t i ~ ~ ~UCI-I Si&y t~ the k f t p , it clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperlv - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 269
malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in the Index. Fuel Door Lock On models having the optional theft-deterrent system, the fuel door is locked and unlocked together with the driver's power door lock. To unlock the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 270
be maintained until the filling is complete. Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 271
Under the Hood I An electric fan under the hood can start up is and injure you even when the engine not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electricfan. Things that b n can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids likefuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 272
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located 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. Before closing the hood, be sure - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 273
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 (L36) engine (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar), here's what you will see: 5-14 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 274
I. Brake Master Cylinder J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil If the OIL LEVEL LOW message appears on the DIC, or the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument cluster, it means YOU need to check your engine oil level right away. WCHECK OIL LEVEL For more information, see Check Oil Level - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 275
and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. The engine oil dipstick is located behind the engine cooling fans and in front of the engine oil fill cap. The top of the dipstick is a round yellow loop. See - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 276
. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5- 100. The engine oil fill cap is located near the engine oil dipstick. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 277
, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity grade oils, such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE20W-50 under any conditions. I I I I If youchoosetoperform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Oil Additives Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. (-1WC) +4 -7 18 SAE 1OW-30 PREFERRED above 0°F ~ 1 ' COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT REGOMMEMBED 5-19 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 279
a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and vehicle is used for delivery service, police, tax1 or other commercial application. e Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 280
message being turned on, reset the system. Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change. It will not reset itself. To reset the Oil Life System, do the following: in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 281
be burned. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. The engine air cleanedfilter is in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. To check or replace the engine air cleanedfilter do the following - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 282
when you are finished. When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. Change both the fluid - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 283
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to . 0 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 284
top is a round, red loop and is located next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 285
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-29. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 286
. Too much waterin the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, neater core ana other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you don't have to add extra inhibitors or additives which - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 287
Checking Coolant The engine coolant recovery tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger's side of the vehicle, near the windshield. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-74for more information on location. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 288
the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page 5-32. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or a DIC warning message about a hot engine on your vehicle's instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-45 and DIC - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 289
coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle untilit cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. ~ ~ If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 290
Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 292
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, 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. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 293
If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26for more information. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 294
continues, there's one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if youturn - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 295
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 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 296
fill hole until you're ready to replace the cover shield. 4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. There is one bleed valve. It is located on the thermostat housing. 3.1. Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and cap before removing. Twist the oil fill tube, with cap - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 297
engine, install the nut in the center of the cover shield. 5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 298
cap off. 11. 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-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 12. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 299
reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. See Engine - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 300
Adding Washer Fluid The washer fluid warning 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 (DIC), a WASHER FLUID LOW message will be displayed and a chime will sound letting you know to - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 301
, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. If your vehicle has the Driver Information Center, the BRAKE FLUID LOW message will also be displayed. A chime - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 302
fluid. Notice: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll have to be replaced. Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. The - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 303
wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-23. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 304
area under the rear seat cushion. These fumes can damage your rear seat safety belt systems.You may not be able to see this damage, and the safety belts might not provide the protection needed a in crash. If a replacement battery is ever needed, it must be vented in the same manner as the original - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 305
for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see Theft-Deterrent Feature on page 3-98. Batteries can hurt you.They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 306
electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N) before setting the parking brake. Notice: If you leave your radio - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 307
of your vehicle under the hood. It is located under the rear passenger's seat. You will not need to access the battery for jump starting. The remote positive (+) terminal is for that purpose. An electric fan can startup even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 308
injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 309
next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 310
to your vehicle may result from electrical shortingif jumper cables are removed incorrectly. To preventelectrical shorting, take care A. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) or Remote Negative (-) Terminals c. Hexby, Unpainted Meta! Engine Part e!- !? - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 311
follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 312
aiming is being done. The vehicle should be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 Ibs. (75 kg) on the driver's seat. Tires should be properly inflated. The headlamp aiming devices are under the hood near the headlamps. * 0 Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle low - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (B) is lined up with zero. 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low beam lamps. B A 2. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the vertical aim. dot on - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 314
low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed. This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat surface. Norice: DO noi cover a heariiarnp iu iii-lpi-uie5386~ cut-off when aiming - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 315
For the type of bulb to use, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-60. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 1. Reach behind the headlamp assembly, push in and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Lamps 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. 1. Remove the two bolts. 2. Use a larqe screwdriver by the outside mount to separate the lamp assembly from - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 317
3. ~iSCOnneCt wiring harness from the headlamp the assembly. 4. Tip the headlamp assembly and while pressing the release, turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise to remove them. 5. Replace the bulb and reinstall the socket. Then reconnect the wiring harness to the lamp assembly. 5-58 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 318
bottom of the assembly with the guide on the vehicle. Then connect the outboard snap and secure the lamp assembly with the two bolts. C. Taillamp D. PaiVBrakeLamp 1. Open the trunk. Turn the screws located inside of the trunk counterclockwise and remove them. 2. Remove the plastic trim piece from - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 319
the three nuts holding the lamp in place and remove the lamp assembly. 5. While pressing the release, turn the bulb socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly. 6. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 7. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1 through 6 to reinstall - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 320
Checks and Serviceson page 6-18 for more information. For the proper windshield wiper blade replacement length and type, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5- 101. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Lift the wiper up from the windshield and set into the vertically-locked position - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 321
your tire warrantyand where to obtain service, see your P tiac Warranty friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See checked when your tires are cold. CAUTION: (Continued) Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 322
for high-speed driving at 35 psi (244 kPa). If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear Badhandling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don't forget your compact spare tire. It should be - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 323
See your dealer for service. Also, see Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light page 3-43. on 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 - but it doesn't replace normal tire maintenance - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 324
more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services," in Section 6, for scheduled rotation intervals. 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 2. Press and hold the TIRE PRESS RESET button for about five seconds. n 3. TIL - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 325
Information label. Reset the check tire pressure system. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-64. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on page 5- 100. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 326
check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. b The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can't be repaired well because of the size or location service on ever replace your - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Tire Quality Grading Mixing tires couh :ause 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 properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage your vehicle. to Be sure - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 328
driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance 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 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 329
nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 330
has P235/55R17 size tires, don't use tire chains, there's not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause youto lose control of your vehicle - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Accessory Inflator Notice: Don't run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time. If you do, you may damage the system. The air inflator comes 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 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 332
you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehiclefrom moving: ... - 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move: you can put - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 333
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. The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). 3. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-81 for more - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 334
jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a jack handle. 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them. 3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until it fits under the vehicle. 5-75 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 335
the jack head into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well. The front notch is 11 inches (28 the jack you could be badly injured or killed.Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. improperly Raising your vehicle with the ja positioned can damage the vehicle - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 336
under the wheel well. r Rust or dirt on thewheel, 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 o dirt from r the places where the wheel attaches to the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 337
. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. 9. Then reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 338
you can and have the the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to proper torque specification.See "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index for wheel nut torque specification. When you reinstall the full size wheel and tire, you install the wheel cover or nut caps at this point. When reinstalling - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 339
. Store all these in the properplace. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-87. See the storing instructions label to return your compact spare tire into your trunk properly. 5-80 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Pressure System on page 5-64. Of course, it's best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again. Notice: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehic!e throughan automatic car wash with guide - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 341
a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 343
or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 344
car washing soap. Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing Clean safety belts only with color, gloss retention and durability. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 345
more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 346
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 corrosion protection. At - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 347
I Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Use on chrome or stainless steel. White Sidewall Tire whitewalls. marks from Cleaner ~~ I Removes soil and black Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and finaerprints. Vinyl - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 348
. Removes light scratches and protects finish. Cleans, shines and protects in one easy step, no wiping necessary. Wash Wax Concentrate Finish Enhancer Spot Lifter Swirl Remover Polish Odor Eliminator Cleaner Wax Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss See your General Motors parts department - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 349
the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts panel, on the driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 350
other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-55. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 351
caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. The MaxiFuses are located in two fuse blocks, one in the engine compartment and the - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Accessory Windshield Wipers >!ct L ' s d Headlamp Low Beam Left Headlamp Low Beam Right Spare Fuses 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 L U r)r 26 Usage Powertrain Control Module Battery Headlamp High Beam Right Headlamp High Beam Left Ignition 1 Not Used Transaxle Cruise Control - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Horn Air Conditioning Clutch HVAC Solenoid Accessory Not Used Starter 1 Cooling Fan 1 Ignition 1 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel Cooling Fan 2 Circuit Breakers 41 Usage Starter Usage Not Used Not Used Antilock Brake System Not Used Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 2 Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Fuse Puller - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Notice: The battery and main fuse blocks are located under the rear seat cushion. The battery's ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed. To help avoid damage to the battery and wires, be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion. Do not remove covers from covered parts. Do not - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 355
cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage. 4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly routed and that no portion of any safety belt is trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat cushion is secured. Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located below the rear seat - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 356
Digital Radio Heated Seat Left Front Not Used Rear Door Modules Stoplamps PARK (P) / REVERSE (R) Audio Retained Accessory Power Not Used Not Used Passenger Door Module Body ln+nu;-u I 1 I L G I IVI I L U I I lvcl nmnr. Not Used 28 29 30 31 32 33 Not Used Ignition Switch Instrument Panel Heated - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 357
Rear Antilock Brake System Turn SignaVHazard HVAC Battery Dash Integration Module Usage Fuel Pump Parking Lamps Ignition 1 Rear Fog Lamps Not Used Relays 39 40 41 42 43 Relays 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Usage Park Brake Reverse Lamps Retained Accessory Power Fuel Tank Door Lock Not Used - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 358
Usage Cigarette Lighter Rear Defog Usage Not Used Rear Defog Not Used Audio Amplifier Fuses 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 Relays 58 59 Fuses 60 61 62 63 Usage Electronic Level Control Compressor/Exhaust Cigarette Lighter Not Used Spare Not Used Not Used Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 359
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6-24 for more information. Capacities Capacities Application Automatic Transaxle Engine Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Wheel Air level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications 5-100 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 360
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 5-101 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 361
6 NOTES 5-102 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 362
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-22 Exhaust System Inspection ...-6-22 Fuel System Inspection ...6-22 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6-23 Throttle System Inspection ...6-23 Brake System Inspection ...6-23 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-24 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 363
level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. a 6-2 I Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 364
, you should let your dealer's service department or another qualified service center dothese jobs. If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 365
supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Code 1 V6 engine only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic Transaxle Service (normal conditions). Every 150 000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 367
(166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic Transaxle Service (normal conditions). Every 150,000 Miles (240000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. These intervals only summarize maintenance - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 368
§ystem must be reset. +A good time to check your brakes isduring tire rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page6-23. 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 6,000 Miles (IO 000 km - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 369
. (See footnote *.) 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 370
oil and filter (or every 3 months, 0 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0 Change - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 371
oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-65 for - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 372
oil and filter (or every 3 months, U Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper C Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 373
cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 374
See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page6-18 and Part C: system lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based onengine revolutions aiid eiigifie telvpei-atdre, and ncf c:: ml?eage. Based t + A good time to check your brakesis during tire rotation. See Brake System - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 375
page 5-65 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed (or every 36 months - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 376
). See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) 0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-65 for proper rotation pattern and additional information (See footnote @.) !See footnote +.) 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 377
. (See footnote *.) c7 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 378
service, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. t Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission l Control Service - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 379
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 DEX-COOL@ coolant - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 380
(The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-23. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Starter Swit+ ?heck I - Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. I I I When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 382
the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from regular brake the pedal. Do this until the vehicle isheld by the parking - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 383
which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page2-36. Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damageor leaks. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 384
result in frequent braking. Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. 6-23 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 385
drinkable Canada 10953474, or equivalent). Engine water and use only DEX-COOL Supercharger Oil (GM Part No. U.S. Coolant Coolant. See Engine Coolant on 1095351 3). Supercharger 12345982, in Canada Daae 5-26. , " See Supercharger Oil on page 5-21. Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or Hydraulic BrakeSystem - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Usage Floor Shift Linkage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fluid/Lubricant Lubridate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S.12346293, in Canada 992723, equivalent) lubricant or or of NLGl #2, meeting requirements Category L5 or GC-L5. L - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 387
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 388
Maintenance Record (cont'd) 6-27 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 389
Maintenance Record (cont'd) 6-28 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 390
Safety Defects to General Motors ...7.9 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7.9 Customer Assistance Information ...72 . Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7.2 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7.3 Assistance Customer Offices ...7.3 GM Mobility Program for Persons - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 391
that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: Vehicle Identification Number ( instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership nameand location Vehicle - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 392
factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Pontiac has - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 393
America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). I I All Overseas Locations - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 394
: Hotels Glass replacement 0 Tire repair facilities Rental vehicle or taxis Airports or train stations Police, fire departments or hospitals As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 395
to give the advisor: Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model, year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac's judgement - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 396
vehicle as a courtesy rental. Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination costs and be supported by original receipts. Additional Program lnformation Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 397
options, such as shuttle service, may not be available Canada New Vehicle Limited warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 398
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes; electrical; steering: body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 7-9 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 399
a Portfolio, Owner's Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE: Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S . funds. Current and Past Model Order Forms Service - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 400
the Air Bags? ...1-50 Air Cleaner/Filter,Engine ...5-22 All Overseas Locations ...7-4 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-86 AM ...3-99 . A r ~ i e ~ ulversiiy ...~~~a, a- I U I Antenna, XM SatelliteRadioSystem ...3-101 4-7 Anti-lockBrakeSystem(ABS) ...Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-43 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 401
...Battery Replacement ...2-9 Battery Warning Light ...3-41 Before Leaving onaLongTrip ...4-22 Body Lubrication Service ...6-19 BoostGage ...3-54 Brake Parking ...2-31 System Inspection ...6-23 SystemWarning Light ...3-42 5-42 Brake Fluid ...BrakeWear ...5-43 Brakes ...5-42 Braking ...4-6 Braking - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 402
~J duap ...1 3? Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-38 1-36 Where to Putthe Restraint ...3-101 Chime Level Adjustment ...Choosing Your Zone Number ...3-69 Deterrent ...4-6 Control of a Vehicle ...Convenience Net ...2-46 Coolant EngineTemperatureGage ...3-45 2-27 Heater,Engine ...Cooling System ...5-32 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 403
Diversity Antenna ...Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dolly Towing ...4-33 Door Ajar Light ...3-52 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-1 1 Delayed Locking ...2-12 Door (cont.) Locks ...2-10 2-11 Power Door Locks ...Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-13 2-15 Rear Door Security Locks ...Driver - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 404
and Maintenance 3-48 Programs ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Battery ...5-44 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-46 Coolant ...5-26 Coolant Heater ...2-27 CoolantTemperatureGage ...3-45 Cooling System Inspection ...6-23 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 2-36 Exhaust ...Oil ...5-15 5-29 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 405
Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 System Inspection ...6-22 Fuel DoorLock ...5-10 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5- G Gage Boost ...Check Gages Warning Light ...Engine Coolant Temperature ...Fuel ...Oil Pressure ...Speedometer ...Tachometer ...Voltmeter Gage ...Garage Door Opener ...6 3-54 - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 406
...5-62 Inspection Brake System ...6-23 6-23 Engine Cooling System ...Exhaust System ...6-22 6-22 Fuel System ...6-22 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ...Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-22 Throttle System ...6-23 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-35 Overview ...3-4 Instrument - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 407
34 Light Air Bag Readiness ...3-40 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-43 3-41 Battery Warning ...Brake System Warning ...3-42 CheckGagesWarning ...3-51 ...3-50 Check Oil Level ...Door Ajar ...3-52 Low Traction Active ...3-44 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...3-51 Malfunction Indicator ...3-46 Safety Belt - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 408
Checks and Services ...6-18 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-22 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-24 Part E - Maintenance Record ...6-26 Cnlnrrtinn thnDinkt CchndltIn ...y. 6-5 m y Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 409
Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-101 0 Odometer ...3-38 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Oil 3-50 Check Oil Level Light ...5-15 Engine ...Pressure Gage ...3-49 Supercharger,Engine ...5-21 1-27 Older Children, Restraints ...Onstar@System ...2-40 Onstar@ Personal Calling ...2-41 2-40 Onstar@Services - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 410
Lockout ...Removing Fuses ...5-92 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-75 ...5-74 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...Removing the Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps ...5-74 Replacement Bulbs ...5-60 5-44 Replacing Brake System Parts ...Replacing Restraint System Parts After - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 411
Crash ...1-56 Restraint Systems 1-56 Checking ...Replacing Parts ...1-56 Restraints, Head ...1-6 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-26 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-19 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ...4-31 Running Your Engine While You Are - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 412
Service Bulletins ...7-9 Service Engine Soon Light ...3-46 Service Manuals Tips ...4-19 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-83 Specifications, Capacities ...5-100 Speedometer ...3-38 Starter Switch Check Warning Light ...Testing the Alarm ...2-22 Theater Dimming ...3-17 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3- - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 413
Use the Engine Coolant Heater ...2-28 Top of the Instrument Panel ...5-84 Top Strap ...1-37 Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-38 Torque Lock ...2-34 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires ...4-38 Towing Recreational Vehicle ...4-32 Towing a Trailer ...4-36 YourVehicle ...4-32 Traction Control System (TCS - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 414
Control ...iv Damage Warnings ...Loading ...4-34 3-53 Service Soon Light ...Symbols ...iv VehicleData ...3-58 Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ...5-90 Service Parts Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-69 Replacement ...5-69 When to Add Engine Oil ...5-17 When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles With the GM - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 415
Fluid LevelCheck ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Fuses ...Windshield Wipers ...Winter Driving ...Wiper Blade Check ...Wiper-Activated Headlamps ... 3-10 5-40 6-18 5-61 5-91 3-9 4-26 6-19 3-13 XM Satellite Radio AntennaSystem ...3-101 XMTMSatellite Radio Service ...3-99 Y Your Vehicle and - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | Owner's Manual - Page 416
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