User manual PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1994

[. . . ] PONTIAC i S I 4 EONNEVILLE OWNER'S MANUAL 9 pPontiac Bonneville Introduction Part Part Part Part Part Part Part Part 1994 Owner's Manual I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Part9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Page HOW Use This Manual to Includes "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 269. Table of Contents 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. [. . . ] Also, you won't have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep backa reasonable distance. When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don't get too close. Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a "running start" that more than makes upfor the distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happens to 146 cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down and drop back again'and wait for another opportunity. 0 0 If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to pass you as you pull out to passthe slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. 0 The three types of skids correspond to Don't overtake a slowly moving your Pontiac's three control systems. Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it may be the braking skid your wheels aren't rolling. too much speed or steering in a curve If you're being passed, make it easy causes tires to slip and lose cornering for the following driver to get ahead force. Perhaps you can ease a little to much throttle causes the driving wheels to the right. spin. Loss of Control A cornering skid is best handled by 0 0 Let's review what driving experts say Check your mirrors, glance over your about what happens when the three zontrol systems (brakes, steering and shoulder, and start your left lane acceleration) don't have enough friction change signal before moving out of where the tires meet the road to dowhat the right lane to pass. far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, In any emergency, don't give up. Keep activate your right lane change signal trying to steer and constantly seek an and move back into the right lane. The vehicle you just Skidding passed may seem to be farther away from you than itreally is. ) In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most Try not to pass more than one vehicle skids by taking reasonable care suited to at a time on two-lane roads. existing conditions, and by not Reconsider before passing the next "overdriving" those conditions. If you have the traction control system, remember: It helps avoid only the, acceleration skid. If you do not have traction control$ or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle togo. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. 147. . . Your Driving and the Road Skidding (CONI) Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. [. . . ] ADDRESS-NO (STREET 1 7m l m Check here jf your billing address ISdlfferent from your shipping address shown. lm lm l (CUSTOMER SIGNATURE) ' Prices are subjectto change without notice and without incurring obligation. Orders cannot be returned withoutprior authorization, A restocking fee may apply, All funds. Canadianresidentsare to NOTE TO CANADIAN CUSTOMERS: listed prices are quoted in U. S. Requests for manuals printedin French should be directed to Canadian General Motors dealerships. [. . . ]