User manual PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1999

[. . . ] First Edition for Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ­ 1999 yellowblue The 1999 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-12. 9-1 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. i First Edition for Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ­ 1999 We support voluntary technician certification. yellowblue GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name BONNEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. [. . . ] But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it's pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. H­44­0002­V Sometimes, as when you're driving 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. 4-6 First Edition for Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ­ 1999 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. yellowblue Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. This is normal. X­02­3421­T If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 4-7 First Edition for Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ­ 1999 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. yellowblue AS415003 AS415013 Here's how anti-lock works. 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. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-8 First Edition for Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ­ 1999 Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. yellowblue If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index. ) X­02­0039­T This light should come on briefly when you start the engine. [. . . ] RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15. 00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10. 00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM ­ 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA­MasterCard­Discover) 8-14 First Edition for Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual ­ 1999 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) yellowblue 1-800-551-4123 (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM ­ 6:00 PM EST) FAX Orders Only 1-313-865-5927 Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. [. . . ]