User manual PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1997

[. . . ] , \ 997 I 1 N N EVIllE 7 1-1 2- 1 The 1997PontiacBonneville Owner's Manual 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 Pontiac. 3-1 Comfort Controls and AudioSystems This section tells you how to adjust theventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 4- 1 Your Driving andthe Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and howto drive under different conditions. 5-1 6-1 7-1 Problems on the Road This section tells 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 Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8- 1 9-1 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 8-8. 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 We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name BONNEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. [. . . ] If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking. That means better braking andlonger brake life. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don'tpump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to pus'hdown. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harderto push. 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 amomentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little. This is normal. ANTILOCK (e) 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 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the mostof available tireand road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed andcontrols braking pressure accordingly. 4-8 Remember: Anti-lock doesn't changethe time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or alwaysdecrease 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. control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow youto safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index. ) When the system is on, this warning light will come on to let you knowif there's a problem with your traction control system. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. hold the brake pedal Just down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. TRACT10N OFF L Traction Control System (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. [. . . ] %!MOL laT3alfi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 S"' 5 sa3rAaa 3 u ~ m 6-s - 9 . dmlpc?aH '%up!M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , a ~ ~ U '*. rM op-z. . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 S - 9 . [. . . ]