Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices. When contacting Pontiac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership's facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern.
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDO
To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Pontiac has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Pontiac by dialing: 1 -800-TDD-PONT. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* "This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Pontiac and your Pontiac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful.
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GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (CONT.)
There may be instances where an impartial third-party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle.
If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address:
BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5 100
To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and 3 statement of the nature of your :omplaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle ige and mileage, and other factors.
We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Pontiac. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1 -800-PM CARES.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
1 REPORTZNG SAFETY
DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352.
REPORTZNG SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-PM-CARES, or write:
Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
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providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer. We will provide the following services for 3 years/36,000 miles, at no expense to you: 0 Vehicle out of fuel 0 Keys locked in vehicle
Tow to nearest dealer for warranty Change a flat tire
0 Jump starts We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the following services depending on your needs: 0 Hotels 0 Glass replacement
Rental vehicles or taxis
0 Police, fire department or hospitals In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac’s comprehensive warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur.
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
Security While You Travel 1 -800-ROADSIDE 1-800-762-3743 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 to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors, who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by
Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac’s judgement the claims become obsessive in frequency or type of occurrence. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following information to the advisor: 0 Location of vehicle 0 Telephone number of your location 0 Vehicle model, year and color 0 Mileage of vehicle 0 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 0 Vehicle license plate number While we hope that you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we’re only a phone call away. Pontiac Roadside Assistance-I -800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743.
Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance Program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the U.S.A. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation
For warranty repairs during the Bumper to Bumper coverage period, interim transportation may be available under the Pontiac Courtesy Transportation Program. Consult your dealer for details. In Canada, please consult your GM Dealer for information on courtesy transportation.
Servi,ce Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications and Indexes as described below is applicable only in the fifty U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg).
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to:
General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. Oshawa, Ontario LIH 8P7
Pontiac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Pontiac products. Pontiac monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. Now, you can get these bulletins too. Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle.
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Customer Assistance Information Individual PSP’s If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by Pontiac for all models in that model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, such as those which may pertain to a particular model. To do this, you will first need to see our index of PSP’s. It provides a variety of information. Here’s what you’ll find in the index and how you can get one: What You’ll Find in the Index:
How You Can Get an Index: Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSP’s which could potentially apply to the most recent Pontiac models will be listed in the most recent publication for that model year. This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index, if you are interested in buying PSP‘s pertaining to a current model year car or truck. Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in later years, and these would be listed in the later year’s index. When you order an index for a model year that is not over yet, we’ll send you the most recently published issue. Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years. Cut out the order form, fill it out, and mail it in. We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1990- I994 model years.
Toll-Free Telephone Number [f you want an additional order form for an index, just call toll-free and we’ll be happy to send you one. Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address. The number to call is 1-800-551-4123. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSP’s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the ”do-it-yourselfer.” Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job quickly and safely. Pontiac Service Publications You can get these by using the order form. Pontiac Division Service Manuals are intended for use by professional, qualified technicians. Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training, tools, and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly.
A list of all PSP’s published by Pontiac in a model year (1990 or later). PSP’s covering all models of Pontiac vehicles are listed in the same index. Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP‘s you may want. Price information for the PSP‘s you may want to buy.
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1994 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation in this book and mailinn it with vour check, monev order or credit card information to Helm. Incormrated (address listed below).
and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
SERVICE MANUALS
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters and articles Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica- on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steer- tions listed previously in this section. A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Pontiac in the model year. Model
ing, body, etc.
PSP Index
Year Form Number 1994 PSPI-94-P . . . 1993 PSPI-93-P . . . 1992 PSPI-92-P . . . 1991 PSPI-91-P
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Year 1992 All PSP’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 All PSP’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated.
S-92-PSP-4
15.00 S-91-PSP-4
Price 15-00
Convertible.
Form Number S-941 O-H
Price 1994 Pontiac Bonneville $90.00 NOTE: Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Price Write information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo, Free Free Free Free Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to pro- vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’s Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
1994 Pontiac Bonneville Owner’s Manual
Bonneville
In Portfolio: Includes ~rtfolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet. 1994 Pontiac Without Portfolio: Includes Owner’s Manual. 1994 Pontiac Bonneville Without Portfolio
. . . 10260958 $10.00
Ln-Portfolio
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CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past model Pontiac vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of vehicle.
Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED
PO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
For information and inquiries call: 1-800-782-4356
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Orders cannot be returned without prior authorization. A restocking fee may apply.
NOTE TO CANADIAN CUSTOMERS: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in US. funds. To cover Canadian postage. add $1 1.50 plus the US. Handling Charge. Requests for manuals printed in French should be directed lo Canadian General Motors dealerships. Please allow adequate time for postal service.
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PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM
NOTE: Please comDlete form below (Print or Twe) and MAIL TO:
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PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER S-9410-H 10260950 10260958
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PRICE EACH* Pontiac Bonneville $90.00 Pontiac Bonneville $1 5.00 Pontiac Bonneville Owner’s Manual Without-Portfolio $1 0.00
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(CUSTOMER SIGNATURE)
NOTE TO CANADIAN CUSTOMERS: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in US. funds. To cover Canadian postage, add $11.50 plus the US. Handling Charge. Requests for manuals printed in French should be directed to Canadian General Motors dealerships. Please allow adequate time for postal service.
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Index Ass Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Accessory Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Brake Fluid . . 85. 120. 237 Electrical Equipment Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . 2 16 Sound Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Transaxle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 13 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . 217 Adjustable Support Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Air Bag ........................ 20 Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 209. 243 Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112. 115 Air Conditioner Refrigerant . . . . . . . 242 Air Inflator System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Alcohol. Driving Under the Influence of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Alcohol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Antenna
Fixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Power ..................... 135 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . 178. 179. 214. 261 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . 142 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Appearance Care and Materials . . . . 229
Armrest. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Ashtrays & Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . 83. 84 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 19 AM/FM Stereo Radio . . . . . . . . . 12 I AM/FM Stereo Radios with Optional Features . . . . . . . 122 Care of Audio Systems . . . . 133. 134 Cassette Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . 126 Gain Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Graphic Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Hearing Damage Warning . . . . . 119 Radio Reception. . . . . . . . 133 Understanding Radio THEFTLOCK Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 13 I Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 13 Checking Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 1 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Automatic Transaxle
“’6.
Brake System Warning Light
17.
Brakes
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . 98 Standard Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 6 1 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Parking ..................... 61 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Wear Indicators-Front Brakes .................... 218 Braking ....................... 141 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . 144 Braking Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
“Break-In. .. New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 52
Buckling Up (see “Safety Belts”) Bulb Replacement
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220. 244 Taillight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221. 244 Bulbs. Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Jump Starting
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Battery Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Blizzard ...................... 156 Block Heater. Engine . . . . . . . . . 55. 208 “Blowout.’. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Boost Gage .................... 102
. . . . 242 Capacities and Specifications Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.66. 157 Card Holder .................... 80 Cassette Tape Player (see “Audio
Systems”) Center Front Lap Belt (see “Safety Belts”) Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . 25
Chains. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192. 229 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Check Gages Warning Light . . . . . . 100 Check Oil Level Warning Light . . . . . 95 Checking Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . 176. 2 13 Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . 216 Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Transaxle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 1 Checking Things Under the Hood ....................... 199 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . 235 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Children and Safety Belts . . . . . . 29. 37 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Circuit Breakers & Fuses . . . . . . . . . 238 City Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 1 Cleaner. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209. 243 Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Cassette Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Head-Up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Inside of Your Pontiac . . . . . . . . 230 Outside of Your Pontiac . . . . . . . 233 Power Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Climate Control
Special Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 I Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . 235 Vinyl or Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Warnings . . . . . . . 229. 230. 232. 233 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 15 Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 12 Clock. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Clusters. Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . 88 Comfort Controls Electronic Climate Control . . . . . 115 Standard Climate Control . . . . . . I12 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1 Compass ...................... 105 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Convex Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Coolant Checking & Adding . . . . . . 176. 2 13 Function Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 . . . . . . . . . . 93 “Low” Warning Light Proper Mixture to Use . . . . . . . . 214 Safety Warnings About . . . . 178. 179.200.214. 215 Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1 Temperature Warning Light . . . . . 92 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Customer Assistance Information . . 265
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . 75 to Do . . . . . . . . 167 Dead Battery: What Defects. Safety (See “Safety Defects. Reporting”) Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 . . . . . . I 14. 1 17 Defogger. Rear Window . . . . . . . . . 1 13. I 17 Defogging Windows Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 13. 1 17 Door Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Door Locks ..................... 43 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . 59. 154. 162 Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Driver Position Driving AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Defensively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Drunken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Freeway .................... 151 Hill and Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SO In a Foreign Country . . . . . . . . . . 196 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 In the Rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Long Distance Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Passing .................... 146 Through Deep Standing Water ..................... Winter Driving
54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Drunken Driving
Electrical Equipment.
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85. 120. 237 Electronic Climate Control . . . . . . . 1 15 Electronic Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Emergencies. Braking Emergencies. Steering in . . . . . . . . . 145 . . . . . . . . . 165 Emergencies on the Road Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . I70 Emergency Towing Engine. Starting Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Engine Block Heater . . . . . . . . . 55. 208 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 13 Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . 55. 208 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65. 157 Engine Exhaust Engine Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Engine Oil 205 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Checking & Adding . . . . . . 205. 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Check Level Light Disposing of Used Oil . . . . . . . . 208 Energy Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Oil Warning Light Pressure Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1 When to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Ethanol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
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Exhaust
Dangerous Gas in . . . . . . 65.66. 157 Parking with the Engine
Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64. 66
Expectant Mothers. Use of
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Express Open Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Expressway Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . I5 1 Extender. Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Exterior Appearance (see “Appearance
Care and Materials”)
F a b r i c Cleaning (see “Appearance Care
and Materials”) Fan Warnings . . . . . . . . . . 168. 169. 177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Filling Your Tank Filter
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209. 243 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208. 243 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Flashers. Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . 166 Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Flooded Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Flow-Through Ventilation . . . . . . . . I 18 Fluid
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217. 261 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Power Steering . . . . . . 2 16. 242. 262 Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . 2 11. 242. 262 Windshield Washer . . . . 70. 2 17. 262
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77. 244 Foreign Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Foreign Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Freeway Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 French Language Manual . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Alcohol in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Door Release. Manual . . . . . . . . 198 Door Release. Remote . . . . . . . . 197 Exhaust Warnings . . . . . . 65. 66. 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Filling Your Tank Fuels with Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 In Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . 196 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Function Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Fuse Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239. 240 Fuses & Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . 238
G a g e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . 101 Fuel ....................... 100 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Gas Station Information . . . . . . . . . . 288 Gasoline ...................... 195 Gasoline Tank. Filling Your . . . . . . . 197
281 ...
Index Gear Positions (see “Shifting
the Transaxle”)
Gearshift Lever (see “Shifting the Transaxle”) GloveBox ..................... 52 Graphic Equalizer (see “Audio Systems”)
Halogen Bulb Replacement . . 220. 244 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . 166 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Headlight & Taillight. Removing and Replacing . . . 220. 22 1 Headlight Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 Head-Up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Headlights ..................... 74 High-Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 76 Instrument Panel Intensity Control .................... 76 Lamp Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 “On” Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Replacement Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Wiring ..................... 241 Heater (see “Comfort Controls”) Heater. Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Heater. Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . 55 High Beams .................... 76 “Highway Hypnosis” . . . . . . . . . . . . I53 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . 153 Hills. Parking on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
. . 282
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Safety Warning . . 168. 169. 177. 200 Warning. Overheated Engine . . . 176. 178.200.214. 215 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Hot Engine. Safety Warnings . . 176. 178. 200.214. 215 How the Anti-Lock Brake System Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
lhentification Number. Vehicle . . . . 237 Idling Your Engine . . . . . . . . . 62.64. 66 If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Ignition Key ........................ Positions ....................
42 52 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Indicator Lights (see “Warning Lights”) Infant Restraint (see “Child Restraints”) Inflation. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Instrument Panel Clusters . . . . . . 88. 89 Instrument Panel Warning Lights . . . . 91 Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Jack. Tire 184 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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Keyless Entry. Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t . . . . . . . . . . 42
Camp Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Lane Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . 16 Front ....................... 25 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Use by Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Light Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Lighters ....................... 84 Lights Air Bag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . 75 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,76, 220 “On” Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Parking ..................... 74 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77, 78 Removing & Replacing Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . 220.221, 244 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221, 244 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Underhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Loading Your Vehicle Locks ......................... 43 Locks, Rear Door Security . . . . . . . . . 46 Locks, Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 44
. . . . . . . . . . . 152 Long Distance Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Low Battery . . . . . . . 93 Low Coolant Warning Light Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Low Oil Pressure Warning . . . . . . . . . 94 . . . 97 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Lubricants & Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Maintenance Services. Scheduled . . 249 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 96 Manual Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Manual Reclining Seatback . . . . . . . . . 9 Manual Remote Control Mirror . . . . . 79 Maxifuse/Relay Center . . . . . . . . . . 24 1 Methanol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Mileage Indicator (see “Odometer &
Speedometer”) Mirrors Convex Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Electrochromic Day/Night . . . . . . 78 Inside Manual Daymight . . . . . . . 78 Manual Remote Control . . . . . . . . 79 Power Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Visor Vanity Mountain Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
N e w Vehicle “Break;In” Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52. 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Night Driving
Octane Requirements (see “Fuel Requirements”) Odometer & Speedometer . . . . . . . . . 90 Oil. Engine .................... 205 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Pressure Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1 Quality .................... 206 Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Used Oil Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 94. 95 When ‘to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Oil Level Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Operation of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 79 Overdrive. Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Overheated Engine Coolant Warning . . . . . 176. 178. 200. 214. 21.5 Overheated Engine Warnings . . . . 176. 178. 200. 2 14. 2 15 Owner Checks & Services . . . . . . . . 256
P a r k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Park. Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Park. Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Parking
On Hills. .................... 163 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . 65 With the Engine Running . . . . 64. 66 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 PASS-Key II@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Passenger Belts (see “Safety Belts”) Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
146
Performance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Polishing and Waxing (see “Appearance Care and Materials”) Power Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Power Seat ...................... Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Power Steering Fluid . . . . 216. 242. 262 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67. 241 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts During . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Publications (see “Service Publications”)
Radiator Overheating (see “Overheated Engine”) Radiator Pressure Cap . . . . . . . 180. 215 Radio (see “Audio Systems”) Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77. 78 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . I 14. 117 Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78. 79 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recommended Fluids & Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Remote Fuel Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . 197 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Replacement. Windshield Wiper . . . 222 Replacing Brake System Parts . . . . . 219 Replacing Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 283
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Index ieplacing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 .............. 228 Zeplacing Wheels ieporting Safety Defects ......... 269 iestraints. Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ................. 10 Xestraints. Head ietained Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . 53 . . . . . . . . 153 Xoads. Hill and Mountain . . . . . 270 Zoadside Assistance Program iocking Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 192 iotation. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
to
Safety Belts ................... 11 Adults ...................... 16 Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . 25 Checking .................... 39 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Child Restraints-How Install Them ............. 29. 30 Child Restraints. Where to Put ... 30 Children ................. 29. 37 Cleaning ................... 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Driver Position Extender .................... 39 How to Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ............ 16 Lap-Shoulder Belt Passenger Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pregnancy. Use During ......... 24 Questions & . Answers . . . . . . . . . . 15. 18. 19. 40 ............. 26 Rear Safety Belts Reminder Light ............... 15
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Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 .... 25 Right Front. Adult Passenger . . . . 29 Smaller Children and Babies Top Strap .................... 31 Torn ........................ 40 Twisted ..................... 19 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Safety Defects. Reporting . . . . . . . . 269 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . 249 Seat Belts (see “Safety Belts”) Seat Controls .................... Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adjustable Support Seat . . . . . . . . . 9 Head Restraints ............... 10 Manual Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . 9 Manual Reclining Seatback Power Seat ................... 8 Seats ........................... Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) . . . . . 96 Service Information . . . . . . . . . 194. 271 Service Parts Identification Label . . 237 Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 1 Service Publications Order Form ... 275 . . . . . . . 288 Service Station Information ............... 120 Setting the Clock Setting the Trip Odometer ......... 90 Sheet Metal Damage ............ 234 Shifting Into “P” (Park) ........... 62 Shifting Out of “P’ (Park) . . . . . . . . . 64
. . . 56 Shifting the Automatic Transaxle ................. 68 Signaling Turns SIR (Air Bag) ................... 20 Skidding ...................... 147 Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a . . 156 Sound Equipment. Adding . . . . 120. 237 Sound Systems (see “Audio Systems”) Spare Tire. Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Specifications and Capacities ...... 242 Speed Control (see “Cruise Control”) Speedometer & Odometer . . . . . . . . . 90 Stains. Removing ............... 231 Standard Climate Control ......... 112 Starting Your Engine ............. 53 Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery is Dead (“Jump Starting”) Steering In Emergencies .............. 145 . . . . . . . . . . 146 Off-Road Recovery Power ..................... 144 Tips ....................... 144 Variable Effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Steering Wheel. Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Steering Wheel Controls for Audio Systems ..................... 131 Stereo Sound Systems (see “Audio Systems”) Storage Armrest ..................... 82 Convenience Net .............. 51 Door Cup Holder ............. 82 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Rear Compartment . . .. . . .. . . . . 83
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Storing Your Vehicle Stuck: If You Are Sun Visors Sunroof. Express Open Supercharger Oil Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
. . . . . . . . . . . . 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 80 . . . . . . . . . . . 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
90
244
237
Tachometer .................... Tape Player (see “Audio Systems”) Technical Facts & Specifications Bulbs ...................... Electrical Equipment. Add-on ........... 85. 120. 237 Fluid Capacities & Types . . 242. 261 Fuses & Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 2.28, Service Parts Identification Label ..................... Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....................
237 Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . 92. 101 Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 THEFTLOCKB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Time. Setting the Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Air Inflator System . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Blowout .................... 182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Buying New Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192. 229
Security Light
Flat. Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Inflation .................... 224 Inspection & Rotation ......... 225 Loading .................... 222 Pressure .................... 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Quality Grading Spare. Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1 Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance ..................... 227 . . . . . . . . . . 228 Wheel Replacement When to Replace Wheels . . . . . . 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Winter Driving Torque Lock .................... 64 Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Towing Your Pontiac ............ 170 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Warning Light Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Transaxle. Automatic (see “Automatic
113.
Transaxle”)
Transmission. Automatic (see
“Automatic Transaxle?’)
Trip Odometer Trunk
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lock ....................... 50 Release. Remote Power ........ 51 Turn Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .... 68 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Headlight High-Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Lane Change Signals .......... 68 .......... 68 Turn Signal Indicator Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Twilight Sentinel
Underhood Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 230, 231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Urban Driving
Variable Effort Steering . . . . . . . . . 144 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 ................ 222 Vehicle Loading Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 . ................. Ventilation
118 VIN ......................... 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Visor Vanity Mirrors Voltmeter ..................... 102
. . . . . . . 166 Warning Flashers. Hazard Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . 98 Battery ...................... 95 Brake ....................... 97 Check Gages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Coolant Temperature .......... 92 Low Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 96 Oil ...................... 94. 95 Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . . 96 . . . . . . . 143 Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Washer. Headlight Washei. Windshield Weight
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Wheel Covers. How to Remove ..................... 185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Windows. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70. 71. 217 Low Fluid Warning Light . . . . . . . 97
. . . . 222 Windshield Wiper Replacement Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . 69. 232. 243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Winter Driving If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Deep Snow ................ 192 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Notes
287. . .
Service Station Information
Hood Release See Page 199
Engine Oil See Page 205
Windshield Washer Fluid See Page 217
Automatic Transaxle Fluid See Page 211
Cold Tire Pressure See Tire-Loading Information label on inside edge of driver’s door. See Page 224
Fuel Capacity 18 U.S. Gal. (68 L) Use unleaded gas only, 87 octane or higher. (Code L Engine) or 91 octane (Code 1 Engine). See Page 195
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Battery The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. See Page 220 Cooling System Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be at or a little above the “FULL HOT” mark when the engine is warm. If the engine is cool, the level should be between the “FULL COLD” and “FULL HOT” marks. See Page 213
Spare Tire Pressure Compact Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa) See Page 191
PONTIAC
IS94 EONNEVILLE OWNER'S MANUAL
p Pontiac Bonneville
1994 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction HOW to Use This Manual ............ Part I Seats & Restraint Systems ........... 7L Part 2 Features & Controls ............... 41 c Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems . I I I I Part 4 Your Driving and the Road ......... 137 E Part 5 Problems on the Road ............. 165 Part 6 Service & Appearance Care ........ 193 I Part 7 Maintenance Schedule ............ 247 E Part 8 Customer Assistance Information . . 265 P a r t 9 Index ........................... Service Station Information . . Last Page
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Includes “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 269.
Printed in USA
10260958 A
Second Edition . . .
Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If YOU sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.
Note to Canadian Owners For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franGais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
Published by Pontiac Division
General Motors Corporation
GM and the GM Embiem, Pontiac, the Pontiac Emblem and the name Bonneville are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.
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Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac Division. All rights reserved.
How to Use This Manual
Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner’s Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
There are nine parts with black-tabbed pages in this manual. Each part begins with a brief list of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you want.
You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the black tabs that help you find a part.
This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR’ (Air Bag) System. Part 2: Features & Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Pontiac. Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your sound system. Part 4: Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells you when to perform vehicle’maintenance and what fluids and’ lubricants to use. Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 269. Part 9: Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Service Station Information This is a quick reference of service information. You can find it on the last page of this manual.
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[n the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means:
Vehicle Damage Warnings 41~0, in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE. These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
“Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”
Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you i: you were to ignore the warning.
[n the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be :overed by your warranty, and it could be :ostly. But the notice will tell you what to jo to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in lifferent colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:
These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:
These symbols have to do with your lights:
These symbols are on some of your controls:
Q7
CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING
CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS
AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES
SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY
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SEAT
DOOR LOCK UNLOCK
FASTEN
BELTS
POWER WINDOW
,111,
TURN SIGNALS
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING 4 FAN (I
HIGH BEAM OR = =o $0
FOG LAMPS
These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
Fa -- CHARGING I-1
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP
BATTERY
SYSTEM
Here are some other symbols you may see:
FUSE
RADIO , - 1 1 l p J E
SELECTOR
(0)
RADIO VOLUME
43
CONDITIONING AIR
BRAKE
RADIATOR COOLANT
FUEL
LIGHTER
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W
TEMP OIL ?b ANTILOCK (@)
BRAKE
SPEAKER b
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Notes
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H e r e YOU’II find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts .
Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems
Seats and Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 DriverPosition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Air Bag) ........................ 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 26 Rear Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smaller Children and Babies 29 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Larger Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Safety Belt Extender Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Seats & Restraint Systems 4 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats-how to adjust them-and about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat
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Move the control lever under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.
Power Seat (OPTION) To adjust the power seats on some models: Front Control (A): Raise the front of the up. Lower the seat by holding the switch front of the seat by holding the switch down. Center Control (B): Move the seat forward by pressing the control toward the front, or backward by pressing it toward the rear of the vehicle. Move the seat higher by holding the control up. Lower the seat by holding the control down. Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up. Lower the rear of the seat by holding the switch down.
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Adjusts the position of the seatback sid’e bolsters.
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up or .down.
Tilts the front of the seat up or down.
Lumbar Controls
Reshapes the lower back area of the seat.
Reshapes the middle back area of the seat.
Reshapes the upper back area of the seat.
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Manual Reclining Seatback (OPTION) Lift the lever to release the seatbacgi, then tilt the seatback forward or backwatd as desired. Release the lever to lock th9 seatback in place. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
Adjustable Support Seat (OPTION) On some models, you’ll find the controls on the center console. Slide the selector switch to “L” or “R’ to choose the front seat you want to adjust.
J- Adjusts the seat forward AJ Adjusts the seat up or down.
or back.
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4. Adjusts the seatback to an
upright or reclined position. Don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
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Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. On some models, you can also adjust the head restraint by tilting the pad forward or rearward.
Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts . And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system.
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes :an be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most :rashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safeiy belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter 4.. a lot!
This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. 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.
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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.
When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going!
Take just a
the simplest vehicle. seat on wheels.
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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
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Why Safety Belts Work (COrV7y The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.
Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never
drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?
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A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Safety Belt Reminder Light Yhen the key is turned to “Run” or Start”, a chime will come on for about ight seconds to remind people to fasten heir safety belts. The safety belt light vi11 also come on and stay on for about 10 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light vill come on.
A: You could be -- whether you’re
wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts?
A: Air bags, or Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only -- so they work safety belts, not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of
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How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Pontiac, see the section located later in this part called “Children.’’ Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.