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Engine Compartment Fuse Block (3.8L V6 Engine) The engine compartment fuse block is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger's side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Lift the cover to gain access. Fuses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Usage Not Used Accessory Windshield Wipers Not Used Headlamp Low-Beam Left Headlamp Low-Beam Right Spare Powertrain Control Module Battery Headlamp High-Beam Right Headlamp High-Beam Left Ignition 1 Not Used Transaxle 5-112

Section	Page
2005 Pontiac Bonneville Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Manual Lumbar	9
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Power Reclining Seatback	11
Head Restraints	13
Safety Belts	13
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Driver Position	19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Right Front Passenger Position	26
Center Front Passenger Position	26
Rear Seat Passengers	27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	31
Safety Belt Extender	33
Child Restraints	34
Older Children	34
Infants and Young Children	36
Child Restraint Systems	40
Where to Put the Restraint	43
Top Strap	44
Top Strap Anchor Location	45
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	51
Airbag System	53
Where Are the Airbags?	56
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	58
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	59
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	59
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	60
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	62
Restraint System Check	62
Checking Your Restraint Systems	62
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Features and Controls	65
Keys	66
Remote Keyless Entry System	68
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	69
Doors and Locks	73
Door Locks	73
Central Door Unlocking System	74
Power Door Locks	74
Delayed Locking	75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	76
Rear Door Security Locks	78
Lockout Protection	78
Trunk	79
Windows	81
Power Windows	82
Sun Visors	83
Theft-Deterrent Systems	83
Universal Theft-Deterrent	83
Content Theft-Deterrent	85
PASS-Key® III	85
PASS-Key® III Operation	86
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	87
New Vehicle Break-In	87
Ignition Positions	88
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	88
Starting Your Engine	89
Engine Coolant Heater	90
Automatic Transaxle Operation	91
Parking Brake	94
Shifting Into Park (P)	95
Shifting Out of Park (P)	97
Parking Over Things That Burn	98
Engine Exhaust	98
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	99
Mirrors	100
Manual Rearview Mirror	100
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	100
Outside Power Mirrors	101
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	102
Outside Convex Mirror	102
Outside Heated Mirrors	102
OnStar® System	103
HomeLink® Transmitter	104
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	105
Storage Areas	108
Glove Box	108
Front Storage Area	109
Center Console Storage Area	109
Rear Seat Pass Through	109
Convenience Net	109
Sunroof	109
Vehicle Personalization	110
Memory Seat and Mirrors	110
Instrument Panel	113
Instrument Panel Overview	116
Hazard Warning Flashers	118
Other Warning Devices	118
Horn	118
Tilt Wheel	118
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	119
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	120
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	120
Flash-to-Pass	121
Windshield Wiper Lever	121
Cruise Control	123
Exterior Lamps	126
Wiper Activated Headlamps	126
Headlamps on Reminder	127
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	127
Fog Lamps	128
Twilight Sentinel®	128
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	129
Instrument Panel Brightness	129
Courtesy Lamps	129
Entry Lighting	130
Delayed Entry Lighting	130
Theater Dimming	130
Delayed Exit Lighting	130
Perimeter Lighting	130
Parade Dimming	131
Front Reading Lamps	132
Rear Reading Lamps	132
Battery Load Management	132
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	133
Head-Up Display (HUD)	133
Accessory Power Outlets	136
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	136
Climate Controls	137
Climate Control System	137
Automatic Climate Control System	140
Outlet Adjustment	144
Climate Controls Personalization	144
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	145
Instrument Panel Cluster	145
Speedometer and Odometer	149
Trip Odometer	149
Tachometer	150
Safety Belt Reminder Light	150
Airbag Readiness Light	150
Voltmeter Gage	152
Brake System Warning Light	153
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	154
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	155
Low Traction Active Light	156
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (V6 Engine)	157
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (V8 Engine)	158
Tire Pressure Light	159
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	160
Oil Pressure Gage (V6 Engine)	163
Oil Pressure Gage (V8 Engine)	164
Check Oil Level Light	165
Security Light	165
Highbeam On Light	166
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	166
Check Gages Warning Light	166
Door Ajar Light	166
Trunk Ajar Light	167
Service Vehicle Soon Light	167
Fuel Gage (V6 Engine)	168
Fuel Gage (V8 Engine)	169
Systems Monitor	170
Driver Information Center (DIC)	171
DIC Controls and Displays	172
DIC Warnings and Messages	174
Driver Identifier DIC Display	176
DIC Vehicle Personalization	176
Secondary Information Center (SIC)	182
Electronic Compass	182
Audio System(s)	184
Setting the Time	184
Radio with CD	185
Radio with Cassette and CD	195
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer	207
Theft-Deterrent Feature	211
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	211
Radio Reception	212
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	213
Care of Your CDs	214
Care of Your CD Player	214
Diversity Antenna System	214
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	215
Chime Level Adjustment	215
Driving Your Vehicle	217
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	218
Defensive Driving	218
Drunken Driving	218
Control of a Vehicle	221
Braking	221
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	222
Braking in Emergencies	224
Traction Control System (TCS)	224
Steering	226
Off-Road Recovery	228
Passing	228
Loss of Control	229
Driving at Night	231
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	232
City Driving	235
Freeway Driving	236
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	237
Highway Hypnosis	238
Hill and Mountain Roads	238
Winter Driving	240
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	244
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	245
Loading Your Vehicle	245
Towing	250
Towing Your Vehicle	250
Recreational Vehicle Towing	251
Towing a Trailer (V8 Engine)	252
Towing a Trailer (V6 Engine)	252
Service and Appearance Care	261
Service	263
Doing Your Own Service Work	264
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	265
Fuel	265
Gasoline Octane	265
Gasoline Specifications	266
California Fuel	266
Additives	266
Fuels in Foreign Countries	267
Filling Your Tank	268
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	270
Checking Things Under the Hood	270
Hood Release	271
Engine Compartment Overview	272
Engine Oil	276
Engine Oil Life System	280
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (3.8L V6 Engine)	282
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (4.6L V8 Engine)	283
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.8L V6 Engine)	285
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (4.6L V8 Engine)	288
Engine Coolant (3.8L V6 Engine)	291
Engine Coolant (4.6L V8 Engine)	294
Radiator Pressure Cap (3.8L V6 Engine)	296
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap (4.6L V8 Engine)	296
Engine Overheating (3.8L V6 Engine)	296
Engine Overheating (4.6L V8 Engine)	298
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (4.6L V8 Engine)	300
Cooling System (3.8L V6 Engine)	300
Cooling System (4.6L V8 Engine)	307
Power Steering Fluid	312
Windshield Washer Fluid	313
Brakes	314
Battery	317
Jump Starting (3.8L V6 Engine)	319
Jump Starting (4.6L V8 Engine)	323
Bulb Replacement	327
Halogen Bulbs	327
Headlamps	328
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	329
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	331
Replacement Bulbs	332
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	333
Tires	334
Tire Sidewall Labelling	335
Tire Terminology and Definitions	337
Inflation - Tire Pressure	340
Check Tire Pressure System	343
Tire Inspection and Rotation	345
When It Is Time for New Tires	346
Buying New Tires	346
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	347
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	349
Wheel Replacement	349
Tire Chains	350
Accessory Inflator	351
If a Tire Goes Flat	352
Changing a Flat Tire	353
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	354
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	355
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	360
Compact Spare Tire	360
Appearance Care	361
Fabric/Carpet	362
Vinyl	363
Leather	364
Instrument Panel	364
Interior Plastic Components	364
Glass Surfaces	364
Care of Safety Belts	364
Weatherstrips	365
Washing Your Vehicle	365
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	365
Finish Care	366
Windshield and Wiper Blades	366
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	367
Tires	367
Sheet Metal Damage	368
Finish Damage	368
Underbody Maintenance	368
Chemical Paint Spotting	368
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	369
Vehicle Identification	370
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	370
Service Parts Identification Label	370
Electrical System	371
Add-On Electrical Equipment	371
Headlamp Wiring	371
Windshield Wiper Fuses	371
Power Windows and Other Power Options	371
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	371
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (3.8L V6 Engine)	372
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (4.6L V8 Engine)	374
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	376
Capacities and Specifications	381
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	382
Maintenance Schedule	383
Maintenance Schedule	384
Introduction	384
Maintenance Requirements	384
Your Vehicle and the Environment	384
How This Section is Organized	385
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	386
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	386
Selecting the Right Schedule	387
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	388
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	395
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	401
At Each Fuel Fill	401
At Least Once a Month	401
At Least Twice a Year	402
At Least Once a Year	402
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	405
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	405
Exhaust System Inspection	405
Fuel System Inspection	405
Engine Cooling System Inspection	405
Throttle System Inspection	406
Brake System Inspection	406
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	407
Part E: Maintenance Record	409
Customer Assistance and Information	413
Customer Assistance and Information	414
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	414
Online Owner Center	415
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	416
Customer Assistance Offices	416
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	417
Roadside Assistance Program	417
Courtesy Transportation	419
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	421
Reporting Safety Defects	422
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	422
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	422
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	423
Service Publications Ordering Information	423