User manual PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1996

[. . . ] IL L t Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. the 1-1 2-1 3-1 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and to operate your how audio system. Your Driving and the Road 4-1 Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and drive under different conditions. [. . . ] Once the power assist is the used up, it may take longer to stop and brake pedal will be harder push. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When youstart your engine, or when begin to drive you will away, your anti-lock, brake system check itself. You may heara momentary motoror clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves little. a 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. ANTILOCK () a 4-6 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most available tire and road conditions. If one of the wheelsis about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes each front wheel and the at at rear wheels. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't cfiange 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 apply your brakes to if that vehicle suddenly slows stops. Always leave . or enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. If your-vehicleis in cruise control when the traction control system. to control will automatically disengage. When road ' conditions allow you to safely use again, you may it reengage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index. ) M e n the systemis on, this warning light will come on to k t you know if there's-a problem with. your traction control system. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. You may the system feel workg, or you may notice some noise, but this is normd. I Traction Control System (Option) Your vehicle may have traction con&ol system that a limits wheel spin. The system operates if it senses only that oneor both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning tolose traction. Whent h i s happens, the system works the front brakes reduces engine power and to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal, . TRACTION OFF See "Traction Control System Warning Light'' in the Index. When this warning lightis on, thesystem will not limit wheel Adjust your '. -. . . . . . The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. limit wheel spin, To especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leavethe system on. (You should turn the systemoff if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" ice in the Index. ) You can turn the system back on at any time pressing by the button again. The traction control system warning light shouldgo off. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when need to. In many emergencies, steering can help more you than eventhe very best braking. To turn the system off, press the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the console next the to gear shift selector. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system. not functioning, you can steer but is it will take much more effort. I I Magnasteer Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteera , steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering. atall vehicle speeds. [. . . ] ;. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Key Lock Cylinder Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 PowerDoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 kn Law Coolant Message . '2-79 8. Engine Oil Pressure Light . 2-71 Key Lock Cylinders Service Key Reminder Warning Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]