User manual PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1998

[. . . ] owner's manual g. # ">A* '98 A II 1 V I I r: c 1 B v 1-1 The 1998 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. also 2-1 3-1 4-1 5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 6-1 71 8- 1 9-1 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 what to do if you have a problem while driving, such asflat tire or overheated engine, a etc. [. . . ] also gives you It of important information about the number people that can be in your vehicle and total weight that you the can carry. This weight is called vehicle capacity weight the and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. 4-29 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR I A CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier the than GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change theway your vehicle handles. Also, overloading can shorten the lifeof your vehicle. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U. S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label the Certification label, found on the is rear edgeof the driver'sdoor. It tellsyou the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, called the Gross (GVWR). GVWR includes The Vehicle Weight Rating the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel cargo. and Never exceed the GVWR your vehicle, or the Gross for Axle Weight Rating(GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread . -~ NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or of components that fail because overloading. it out. (80 kg) in your trunk. If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-30 A CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle strike can and injure people in a sudden stop turn, or in or a crash. Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put themas far forward as you can. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle that some of them are so above the tops the seats. of Don't leave an unsecured childrestraint in your vehicle. I Towing a Trailer A CAUTION: If you don't usethe correct equipment and drive I When you carry something inside the vehicle, secureit whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. properly, you can lose control when you pull a the trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be covered your warranty. by Pull atrailer only if youhave followedal the l steps in this section. your dealer for advice Ask a and information about towing trailer with your vehicle. -- Electronic LevelControl (Option) This feature keeps the rear your vehicle level as of the load changes. Itis automatic -- you do not need to adjust anything. 4-31 Your vehicle can tow trailer if it is equipped with the a proper trailer towing equipment. identify what the To vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you of should read the information in "Weightthe Trailer" in is that appears later this section. But trailering different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. [. . . ] 6-27 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bladecleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BladeReplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]