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Pontiac Sunbird lntr0ductiot-1 Part Part Part IS94 Owner's Manual Table of Contents How to Use this ~ a n u a l ...Seats & Restraint Systems ...Features & Controls...Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Your Driving and the Road 3 1 9 39 2 3 4 Part ~ ...89 ~ 101 ~ ~ 121 Part Part Part Part Part 5 Problems on the Road ... 6 Service & Appearance Care ...147 7 8 9 Maintenance Schedule ...Includes "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 222 197 Customer Assistance Information ...219 Index ... 231 Service Station Information ...Last Page Printed in USA 10234006 A First Edition ..
Pontiac Sunbird lntr0ductiot-1 Part Part Part IS94 Owner's Manual Table of Contents How to Use this ~ a n u a l ...Seats & Restraint Systems ...Features & Controls...Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Your Driving and the Road 3 1 9 39 2 3 4 Part ~ ...89 ~ 101 ~ ~ 121 Part Part Part Part Part 5 Problems on the Road ... 6 Service & Appearance Care ...147 7 8 9 Maintenance Schedule ...Includes "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 222 197 Customer Assistance Information ...219 Index ... 231 Service Station Information ...Last Page Printed in USA 10234006 A First Edition ..
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... Motors, GM and the GM emblem, the worG Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Sunbird are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. The word Delco is a registered trademarkof General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac Division. If you sell the vehicle, please leavethis manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever...
... Motors, GM and the GM emblem, the worG Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Sunbird are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. The word Delco is a registered trademarkof General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac Division. If you sell the vehicle, please leavethis manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever...
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... part contains the tips about the operate your Pontiac. Service Station Information This is a quick reference of almost every subject in this Manual Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you want to read their owner's manual from beginningto end when Part 2 Features & ... such as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listing of service information. c Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner's Manual Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells youwhen to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly ...
... part contains the tips about the operate your Pontiac. Service Station Information This is a quick reference of almost every subject in this Manual Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you want to read their owner's manual from beginningto end when Part 2 Features & ... such as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listing of service information. c Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner's Manual Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells youwhen to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly ...
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...happen NOTICE: These meanthere is . Then we tell you wereto ignore the warning. Many times,this damage would not be hurt. When you readother manuals,you what to do to help avoidor reduce the hazard. If you don't, you what the hazard is something that could be costly. But ...you or others could hurt you if you what to do to tell youabout things that could be covered your ~ 1 vehicle. I I 4 How t o Use this Manual Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in thisbook. We use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and words the CAUTION or...
...happen NOTICE: These meanthere is . Then we tell you wereto ignore the warning. Many times,this damage would not be hurt. When you readother manuals,you what to do to help avoidor reduce the hazard. If you don't, you what the hazard is something that could be costly. But ...you or others could hurt you if you what to do to tell youabout things that could be covered your ~ 1 vehicle. I I 4 How t o Use this Manual Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in thisbook. We use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and words the CAUTION or...
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How t o Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster w These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti-Lock Brakes Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release a w 3f !r Rear Window Defogge Ventilating Fan Power Window Qj-J
How t o Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster w These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti-Lock Brakes Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release a w 3f !r Rear Window Defogge Ventilating Fan Power Window Qj-J
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... SeatControh This section tells your vehicle is locked into place. Slide the seat to lock the seatback. Release the lever to where you want it . Manual Front Seat Reclining Front Seatback To adjust the seatback, liftthe lever on the lever and the seat will goto an upright position. Pull up on...
... SeatControh This section tells your vehicle is locked into place. Slide the seat to lock the seatback. Release the lever to where you want it . Manual Front Seat Reclining Front Seatback To adjust the seatback, liftthe lever on the lever and the seat will goto an upright position. Pull up on...
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... to get in and out of your vehicle is parked facing down a fairly steep hill. The latch must be For Everyone This partof the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly. Push seatback solidly up to original its original position. I Safety Bebs: Ilzey'be down on To Close...To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. Seats Restraint Systems Easy-Entry Seat (2-DOOR MODELS) Front Seatback Latches (2-DOOR MODELS) In 2-door Pontiacs,the front seatback folds forwardto let people get into the rear seat area, move the right front seatback to its position. When you . I2 Then...
... to get in and out of your vehicle is parked facing down a fairly steep hill. The latch must be For Everyone This partof the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly. Push seatback solidly up to original its original position. I Safety Bebs: Ilzey'be down on To Close...To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. Seats Restraint Systems Easy-Entry Seat (2-DOOR MODELS) Front Seatback Latches (2-DOOR MODELS) In 2-door Pontiacs,the front seatback folds forwardto let people get into the rear seat area, move the right front seatback to its position. When you . I2 Then...
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... This safety belt is called "automatic" up because you get into your vehicle. To learn how to your vehicle. We'll start with every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Driver Position rhis section describes the driver's :estraint system. Seats & Restraint Systems First, you'll want to buckle when you... say "conforms all to applicable Canada motor vehicle..." etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1does not apply to use your safety belts, please readthe h e r ' s Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position. 'vehicles First In Sold Ci2nada Was your...
... This safety belt is called "automatic" up because you get into your vehicle. To learn how to your vehicle. We'll start with every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Driver Position rhis section describes the driver's :estraint system. Seats & Restraint Systems First, you'll want to buckle when you... say "conforms all to applicable Canada motor vehicle..." etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1does not apply to use your safety belts, please readthe h e r ' s Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position. 'vehicles First In Sold Ci2nada Was your...
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...shift lever of the switch to theOFF position. Features \ Controls 3 I 42 If you have a manual transaxle, doors the will automatically unlock when key is the turned to unlock them. . . If you have a manual transaxle,all of your shift you close yourdoors and turn on the ignition, the doors w lock ...Just close your doors and turn on each rear door works only that 's a safety feature. When the door is running, havethat person use the manual or power lock. All doors will lock when vehicle reaches the about 8 mph (13 km/h) . Each time you lever out of the doors will...
...shift lever of the switch to theOFF position. Features \ Controls 3 I 42 If you have a manual transaxle, doors the will automatically unlock when key is the turned to unlock them. . . If you have a manual transaxle,all of your shift you close yourdoors and turn on the ignition, the doors w lock ...Just close your doors and turn on each rear door works only that 's a safety feature. When the door is running, havethat person use the manual or power lock. All doors will lock when vehicle reaches the about 8 mph (13 km/h) . Each time you lever out of the doors will...
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...to the Off position. Keeping your finger on the lever, pullthe key straight NOTICE: Don't try to shift to P (Park) if your Pontiac is stopped. This clears the extra gasoline fromthe engine. You will find VIN the at a time will go down as you hold the key... won 't start theengine. Automatic Transaxle: Move your gear selector to the the floor and holding it could damagethe transaxle. If your engine. Key Release Lever (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: Holding your vehicle is moving , use N (Neutral) only. To Remove theKey: Turn the key to Lock. that 's a safety feature. ...
...to the Off position. Keeping your finger on the lever, pullthe key straight NOTICE: Don't try to shift to P (Park) if your Pontiac is stopped. This clears the extra gasoline fromthe engine. You will find VIN the at a time will go down as you hold the key... won 't start theengine. Automatic Transaxle: Move your gear selector to the the floor and holding it could damagethe transaxle. If your engine. Key Release Lever (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: Holding your vehicle is moving , use N (Neutral) only. To Remove theKey: Turn the key to Lock. that 's a safety feature. ...
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... Transaxle lour automatic transaxle has a shift ever located onthe console between the ;eats. this manual, these In 3re referred to by the commonly used coolant the heater, be sure to list everything here, ask w.e that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the right column below: Pr ak Reverse Neutral Drive Second First P R N D 2 1 rhere...
... Transaxle lour automatic transaxle has a shift ever located onthe console between the ;eats. this manual, these In 3re referred to by the commonly used coolant the heater, be sure to list everything here, ask w.e that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the right column below: Pr ak Reverse Neutral Drive Second First P R N D 2 1 rhere...
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... way you start or idle your transaxle. Features & Controls 1 3 5 2 4 R There are seven differentpositions: N Neutral 1 First Gear Second Gear 2 3 Third Gear Fourth Gear 4 Fifth Gear 5 R Reverse Manual Transaxle This is stopped. You can shift into R (Reverse). Shiftingto R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. R (Reverse):To backup, press down...
... way you start or idle your transaxle. Features & Controls 1 3 5 2 4 R There are seven differentpositions: N Neutral 1 First Gear Second Gear 2 3 Third Gear Fourth Gear 4 Fifth Gear 5 R Reverse Manual Transaxle This is stopped. You can shift into R (Reverse). Shiftingto R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. R (Reverse):To backup, press down...
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... mph (72 W h ) If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 lun/h), or if the engine is normal for best fuel economy. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you when to shift to thenext higher gear for the light to go on and off if you . This lighti show you..., transaxle. Ignore the shift light when you downshift; When this light comes you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for fuel economy. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for good performance. ,L NOTICE: If you skip mare than onegear', f when you ...
... mph (72 W h ) If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 lun/h), or if the engine is normal for best fuel economy. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you when to shift to thenext higher gear for the light to go on and off if you . This lighti show you..., transaxle. Ignore the shift light when you downshift; When this light comes you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for fuel economy. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for good performance. ,L NOTICE: If you skip mare than onegear', f when you ...
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... pedal down the but still can shift from end of P (Park), try this: (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift 1. Run position. Turn the key to fully apply your manual transaxle in the 3 Shift to the Automatic Transaxle. If you can 't shift out of Step 4. Start ...parking brake. Have the vehicle fixedas soon as you pressure on Parking YourVehicle floor shift console models you as maintain brake application.Then move (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) the shift lever into P (Park) and also releasethe shift leverbutton on the shift lever-push the Can. shift lever allthe way...
... pedal down the but still can shift from end of P (Park), try this: (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift 1. Run position. Turn the key to fully apply your manual transaxle in the 3 Shift to the Automatic Transaxle. If you can 't shift out of Step 4. Start ...parking brake. Have the vehicle fixedas soon as you pressure on Parking YourVehicle floor shift console models you as maintain brake application.Then move (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) the shift lever into P (Park) and also releasethe shift leverbutton on the shift lever-push the Can. shift lever allthe way...
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m Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crankto open and close each of the windows when the ignition ison. Power Windows (OPTION) With power windows, switches the on ...
m Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crankto open and close each of the windows when the ignition ison. Power Windows (OPTION) With power windows, switches the on ...
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... Panel Lights Pull the switch to open the driver's door while leaving the lights on the headlights. If I r , 4 * If You Need toOpen the Headlight Doors Manually: The headlight doors designed to are located on to prevent the doors from freezing shut the frontpanel aboveand behind in icy or snowy conditions 2. The...
... Panel Lights Pull the switch to open the driver's door while leaving the lights on the headlights. If I r , 4 * If You Need toOpen the Headlight Doors Manually: The headlight doors designed to are located on to prevent the doors from freezing shut the frontpanel aboveand behind in icy or snowy conditions 2. The...
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... slow down in amounts, move the switch to RESUME/ACCEL for lessthan half a second. course, Of applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you have a manual transaxle;OR Move the cruise switch toOFF. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedalto increase There are several ways to a higher...
... slow down in amounts, move the switch to RESUME/ACCEL for lessthan half a second. course, Of applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you have a manual transaxle;OR Move the cruise switch toOFF. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedalto increase There are several ways to a higher...
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.... s' 71 I Your right sidemirror is curved JOU can just see the side of your passenger side mirror, sit in a comfortable drivingposition. Inside Manual DayINight Rearview Mirror Convex Outside Mirror 4 k.! p'. , ; ' ...& x*: ,$. ' .. Manual Adjust Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you . To adjust your vehiclewhen you are sitting in the driver's seat...
.... s' 71 I Your right sidemirror is curved JOU can just see the side of your passenger side mirror, sit in a comfortable drivingposition. Inside Manual DayINight Rearview Mirror Convex Outside Mirror 4 k.! p'. , ; ' ...& x*: ,$. ' .. Manual Adjust Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you . To adjust your vehiclewhen you are sitting in the driver's seat...
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... the ignition ison, your fuel gage :ells youabout how much fuel you have a little fuel eft, but you should not be costly- Please follow the manual's advice. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you are four things some warning lights comeon briefly when you turn theignition keyjust to...
... the ignition ison, your fuel gage :ells youabout how much fuel you have a little fuel eft, but you should not be costly- Please follow the manual's advice. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you are four things some warning lights comeon briefly when you turn theignition keyjust to...
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...ENGINE) If this light comeson and stays on, your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 3 0 T COOLANT CANBURN YOU 3ADLY! :n Problems on the Road, this manual. It means :hat yourengine coolant has werheated. See the Index under Engine Coolantand have your system is low on the last page of this... manual shows what to fill up . For example, the gage may overheat. Y Engine Coolant Temperature Sage Nith the ignition in theRun position, :his gageshows ...
...ENGINE) If this light comeson and stays on, your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 3 0 T COOLANT CANBURN YOU 3ADLY! :n Problems on the Road, this manual. It means :hat yourengine coolant has werheated. See the Index under Engine Coolantand have your system is low on the last page of this... manual shows what to fill up . For example, the gage may overheat. Y Engine Coolant Temperature Sage Nith the ignition in theRun position, :his gageshows ...