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Calibrating the Compass All electronic compasses need to know the magnetic profile of your vehicle. This is called calibration and is done automatically by your compass. However, if you would like to manually calibrate the compass, the following instructions will show you how. Sometimes, strong magnetic fields can affect the compass. If the compass display does not show a direction, and CALIBRATE COMPASS is displayed on the DIC, try calibrating the compass as follows: 1. Drive the vehicle to an open, flat area. 2. Press MODE to display COMPASS CALIBRATION. 3. Press SELECT to display PRESS RESET TO RECALIBRATE and then press the RESET button. 4. The display will change to SLOWLY DRIVE IN SMALL CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in small circles. Do not drive faster than 10 mph (16 km/h). 5. Continue to drive in circles until the CALIBRATION COMPLETE message is displayed on the DIC and a direction is shown for the compass. Your compass should be calibrated. You will know this when a direction is shown and the CALIBRATE COMPASS message is no longer displayed. Compass Accuracy Your compass may show different headings around bridges, power lines, large metal objects and steep hills. This is normal and is true of compasses in general. If you put large metal objects like golf clubs in the trunk they could affect accuracy. If the affect is minimal, the compass will adapt to these objects over time. If you use an antenna with a magnetic base, it is best to mount it away from the center of the trunk near the rear window. The rear defog system can affect accuracy, and the compass corrects for the rear defog. However, if the rear defog is turned on while making sharp turns, the accuracy may be off. When you turn the rear defog off again, the accuracy returns to normal. Be aware that metal objects are sometimes buried in the ground. They can affect accuracy and you may not know they are there. As an example, many concrete roads have metal reinforcements inside. Also, if you drive with the trunk open, this could affect accuracy and could decalibrate the compass. 3-72

Section	Page
2004 Pontiac Bonneville Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Manual Lumbar	9
Power Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Center Front Passenger Position	27
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	32
Safety Belt Extender	35
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Top Strap	46
Top Strap Anchor Location	47
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	53
Air Bag Systems	57
Where Are the Air Bags?	60
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	62
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	63
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	63
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	64
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	66
Restraint System Check	66
Checking Your Restraint Systems	66
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	67
Features and Controls	69
Keys	71
Remote Keyless Entry System	73
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	74
Doors and Locks	78
Door Locks	78
Central Door Unlocking System	79
Power Door Locks	79
Delayed Locking	80
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	81
Rear Door Security Locks	83
Lockout Protection	84
Leaving Your Vehicle	84
Trunk	84
Windows	87
Power Windows	88
Sun Visors	89
Theft-Deterrent Systems	89
Universal Theft-Deterrent	89
Content Theft-Deterrent	90
PASS-Key® III	91
PASS-Key® III Operation	91
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	93
New Vehicle Break-In	93
Ignition Positions	94
Starting Your Engine	95
Engine Coolant Heater	96
Automatic Transaxle Operation	97
Parking Brake	100
Shifting Into Park (P)	101
Shifting Out of Park (P)	104
Parking Over Things That Burn	104
Engine Exhaust	105
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	106
Mirrors	107
Manual Rearview Mirror	107
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	107
Outside Power Mirrors	108
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	109
Outside Convex Mirror	109
Outside Heated Mirrors	109
OnStar® System	110
HomeLink® Transmitter	112
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	113
Storage Areas	116
Glove Box	116
Front Storage Area	116
Center Console Storage Area	116
Rear Seat Pass Through	117
Convenience Net	117
Sunroof	117
Vehicle Personalization	118
Memory Seat and Mirrors	118
Instrument Panel	121
Instrument Panel Overview	124
Hazard Warning Flashers	126
Other Warning Devices	126
Horn	127
Tilt Wheel	127
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	127
Windshield Wiper Lever	133
Exterior Lamps	134
Interior Lamps	138
Head-Up Display (HUD)	142
Accessory Power Outlets	145
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	146
Climate Controls	147
Climate Control System	147
Automatic Climate Control System	149
Outlet Adjustment	154
Climate Controls Personalization	155
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	156
Instrument Panel Cluster	157
Speedometer and Odometer	159
Tachometer	160
Safety Belt Reminder Light	160
Air Bag Readiness Light	161
Voltmeter Gage	162
Brake System Warning Light	162
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	164
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	165
Low Traction Active Light	166
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	167
Tire Pressure Light	168
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	168
Oil Pressure Gage	172
Check Oil Level Light	173
Security Light	173
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	173
Check Gages Warning Light	174
Door Ajar Light	174
Trunk Ajar Light	175
Service Vehicle Soon Light	175
Fuel Gage	176
Systems Monitor	177
Driver Information Center (DIC)	178
DIC Controls and Displays	178
DIC Warnings and Messages	181
Driver Identifier DIC Display	183
DIC Vehicle Personalization	184
Secondary Information Center (SIC)	190
Electronic Compass	190
Audio System(s)	193
Setting the Time	193
Radio with CD	194
Radio with Cassette and CD	206
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer	221
Theft-Deterrent Feature	225
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	225
Radio Reception	226
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	227
Care of Your CDs	228
Care of Your CD Player	228
Diversity Antenna System	228
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	229
Chime Level Adjustment	229
Driving Your Vehicle	231
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	232
Defensive Driving	232
Drunken Driving	232
Control of a Vehicle	236
Braking	236
Traction Control System (TCS)	239
Steering	241
Off-Road Recovery	243
Passing	243
Loss of Control	245
Driving at Night	246
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	248
City Driving	251
Freeway Driving	252
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	253
Highway Hypnosis	254
Hill and Mountain Roads	254
Winter Driving	256
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	260
Towing	261
Towing Your Vehicle	261
Recreational Vehicle Towing	261
Loading Your Vehicle	263
Towing a Trailer	269
Service and Appearance Care	277
Service	279
Doing Your Own Service Work	280
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	280
Fuel	281
Gasoline Octane	281
Gasoline Specifications	281
California Fuel	282
Additives	282
Fuels in Foreign Countries	283
Filling Your Tank	284
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	287
Checking Things Under the Hood	288
Hood Release	289
Engine Compartment Overview	290
Engine Oil	292
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	297
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	299
Engine Coolant	302
Radiator Pressure Cap	304
Engine Overheating	305
Cooling System	307
Power Steering Fluid	315
Windshield Washer Fluid	316
Brakes	318
Battery	321
Jump Starting	323
Bulb Replacement	328
Halogen Bulbs	328
Headlamps	329
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	330
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	332
Replacement Bulbs	333
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	333
Tires	334
Inflation - Tire Pressure	343
Check Tire Pressure System	344
Tire Inspection and Rotation	346
When It Is Time for New Tires	348
Buying New Tires	348
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	350
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	351
Wheel Replacement	351
Tire Chains	353
Accessory Inflator	354
If a Tire Goes Flat	355
Changing a Flat Tire	356
Compact Spare Tire	366
Appearance Care	367
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	367
Care of Safety Belts	370
Weatherstrips	370
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	370
Sheet Metal Damage	372
Finish Damage	372
Underbody Maintenance	373
Chemical Paint Spotting	373
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	374
Vehicle Identification	375
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	375
Service Parts Identification Label	375
Electrical System	376
Add-On Electrical Equipment	376
Headlamp Wiring	376
Windshield Wiper Fuses	376
Power Windows and Other Power Options	376
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	377
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	380
Capacities and Specifications	385
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	386
Engine Drive Belt Routing	387
Maintenance Schedule	389
Maintenance Schedule	390
Introduction	390
Maintenance Requirements	390
Your Vehicle and the Environment	390
How This Section is Organized	391
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	392
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	392
Selecting the Right Schedule	393
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	394
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	401
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	407
At Each Fuel Fill	407
At Least Once a Month	407
At Least Twice a Year	408
At Least Once a Year	408
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	411
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	411
Exhaust System Inspection	411
Fuel System Inspection	411
Engine Cooling System Inspection	412
Throttle System Inspection	412
Brake System Inspection	412
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	413
Part E: Maintenance Record	415
Customer Assistance and Information	417
Customer Assistance and Information	418
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	418
Online Owner Center	419
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	420
Customer Assistance Offices	420
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	421
Roadside Assistance Program	422
Courtesy Transportation	423
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	426
Reporting Safety Defects	427
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	427
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	428
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	428
Service Publications Ordering Information	428

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Calibrating the Compass

All electronic compasses need to know the magnetic

profile of your vehicle. This is called calibration and

is done automatically by your compass. However, if you

would like to manually calibrate the compass, the

following instructions will show you how.

Sometimes, strong magnetic fields can affect the

compass. If the compass display does not show a

direction, and CALIBRATE COMPASS is displayed on

the DIC, try calibrating the compass as follows:

1. Drive the vehicle to an open, flat area.

2. Press MODE to display COMPASS CALIBRATION.

3. Press SELECT to display PRESS RESET TO

RECALIBRATE and then press the RESET

button.

4. The display will change to SLOWLY DRIVE IN

SMALL CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in small

circles. Do not drive faster than 10 mph (16 km/h).

5. Continue to drive in circles until the CALIBRATION

COMPLETE message is displayed on the DIC and

a direction is shown for the compass.

Your compass should be calibrated. You will know this

when a direction is shown and the CALIBRATE

COMPASS message is no longer displayed.

Compass Accuracy

Your compass may show different headings around

bridges, power lines, large metal objects and steep hills.

This is normal and is true of compasses in general.

If you put large metal objects like golf clubs in the trunk

they could affect accuracy. If the affect is minimal,

the compass will adapt to these objects over time.

If you use an antenna with a magnetic base, it is best to

mount it away from the center of the trunk near the

rear window.

The rear defog system can affect accuracy, and the

compass corrects for the rear defog. However, if the rear

defog is turned on while making sharp turns, the

accuracy may be off. When you turn the rear defog off

again, the accuracy returns to normal.

Be aware that metal objects are sometimes buried in

the ground. They can affect accuracy and you may not

know they are there. As an example, many concrete

roads have metal reinforcements inside.

Also, if you drive with the trunk open, this could affect

accuracy and could decalibrate the compass.

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