Owner's Manual
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... to fit. Butif the belts were stretched, as they would beif worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts? New parts if and repairs may you . Torn or frayed belts not protect may be long enough for the seat it . They can rip apart under impact forces.If a belt... the time ofthe at collision. Replacing Safety Belts AJer a Crash If you've had a crash, do you an go extender. To wearit, just attach it repaired. Look for the seat in to order it, take the heaviest coat you wl need to the regular safety belt. The extender will fasten around...
... to fit. Butif the belts were stretched, as they would beif worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts? New parts if and repairs may you . Torn or frayed belts not protect may be long enough for the seat it . They can rip apart under impact forces.If a belt... the time ofthe at collision. Replacing Safety Belts AJer a Crash If you've had a crash, do you an go extender. To wearit, just attach it repaired. Look for the seat in to order it, take the heaviest coat you wl need to the regular safety belt. The extender will fasten around...
Owner's Manual
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... & Controls WarningLights, Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be a problem, check the section that tells youwhat to do repairs can signal that isk about it becomes serious enough to your warning lights and gages. Payingattention to cause an expensive... repair or replacement. None of the warning lights comes on and stays on thenext few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you turn theignition keyjust ...
... & Controls WarningLights, Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be a problem, check the section that tells youwhat to do repairs can signal that isk about it becomes serious enough to your warning lights and gages. Payingattention to cause an expensive... repair or replacement. None of the warning lights comes on and stays on thenext few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you turn theignition keyjust ...
Owner's Manual
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This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for servicesoon. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away.If it stays on, ...
This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for servicesoon. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away.If it stays on, ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Thisindicates that your engine is not covered by your warranty. Check your oil level sure (be costly and is not receiving enough oil. If it repaired. Features & Controls If you are starting and stays on, your engine oil level should come briefly while on you may come on , you are driving...
.... Thisindicates that your engine is not covered by your warranty. Check your oil level sure (be costly and is not receiving enough oil. If it repaired. Features & Controls If you are starting and stays on, your engine oil level should come briefly while on you may come on , you are driving...
Owner's Manual
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... key to OFF to N (Neutral). 4 Release the parking brake. . Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear ~~ I TowingA Trailer Your Sunbird is neither designed nor intended to use proper towing equipment designed for use your warranty. FNOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle with all four...can tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational towing. 3. Follow the instructions forthe towing equipment. Your vehiclecould be badly damaged and the repairs would not be badly damaged. 8 Towing Your Vehicle from the Front Tow your vehicle from the rear. Set the parking brake. 2....
... key to OFF to N (Neutral). 4 Release the parking brake. . Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear ~~ I TowingA Trailer Your Sunbird is neither designed nor intended to use proper towing equipment designed for use your warranty. FNOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle with all four...can tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational towing. 3. Follow the instructions forthe towing equipment. Your vehiclecould be badly damaged and the repairs would not be badly damaged. 8 Towing Your Vehicle from the Front Tow your vehicle from the rear. Set the parking brake. 2....
Owner's Manual
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...have a manual transaxle. And if you have an automatic transaxle, it could damage your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it won't start that way. jumper cablescan reach, but be ableto startyour Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could cause a ground connection... the vehicles aren't touching each vehicle. Turn off all lightsthat aren't needed, and radios. And it could beinjured if the vehicles roll. repairs The by warranty. Get the vehicles close enough so the NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could save both vehicles. Put an automatic transaxle in ...
...have a manual transaxle. And if you have an automatic transaxle, it could damage your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it won't start that way. jumper cablescan reach, but be ableto startyour Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could cause a ground connection... the vehicles aren't touching each vehicle. Turn off all lightsthat aren't needed, and radios. And it could beinjured if the vehicles roll. repairs The by warranty. Get the vehicles close enough so the NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could save both vehicles. Put an automatic transaxle in ...
Owner's Manual
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...the spring. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep automatic door locks hom locking during tow. to keep driving withno coolant, your Pontiac's instrument panel. 2. Sometimesthe engine can be the Off in If you have an air conditioner, turn it Off * 4 Engine Overheating You will... gage on your warranty. 3 Attach a separate safety chain eacl . NOTE: The ignition must be badly damaged. Idle for long periods traffic. The costly repairs would be too serious. I f Steam Is Coming From Your Engine I f No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you : Climb a long hill ona...
...the spring. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep automatic door locks hom locking during tow. to keep driving withno coolant, your Pontiac's instrument panel. 2. Sometimesthe engine can be the Off in If you have an air conditioner, turn it Off * 4 Engine Overheating You will... gage on your warranty. 3 Attach a separate safety chain eacl . NOTE: The ignition must be badly damaged. Idle for long periods traffic. The costly repairs would be too serious. I f Steam Is Coming From Your Engine I f No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you : Climb a long hill ona...
Owner's Manual
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... after a time. The compact spare is for distances upto 3,000 miles (5 000 ltm). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you tire repaired or replaced where spare tire compartment, and secure with a full-size tireas soon as shown. Wheel covers won 't fit.Store the wheel cover and ... (420 1tPa). It should stop as soon as possible and make sure your compact spare, you can finish your trip and have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Store the jack and wheel wrench in this section. . . I 'I 4 I 4 The compact spare is made to 3,000 miles (5 000 lun), so ...
... after a time. The compact spare is for distances upto 3,000 miles (5 000 ltm). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you tire repaired or replaced where spare tire compartment, and secure with a full-size tireas soon as shown. Wheel covers won 't fit.Store the wheel cover and ... (420 1tPa). It should stop as soon as possible and make sure your compact spare, you can finish your trip and have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Store the jack and wheel wrench in this section. . . I 'I 4 I 4 The compact spare is made to 3,000 miles (5 000 lun), so ...
Owner's Manual
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... Fluid Here's how to use. then flip the handle down . It isn't a good ideato "top off' your vehicleis self-adjusting. Have the system inspected and repaired. Then, Follow These Steps: 1. read the lower level. Adding fluid won't correct a leak. A fluid lossin this system could comeout and fallon hot engine partsor exhaust...
... Fluid Here's how to use. then flip the handle down . It isn't a good ideato "top off' your vehicleis self-adjusting. Have the system inspected and repaired. Then, Follow These Steps: 1. read the lower level. Adding fluid won't correct a leak. A fluid lossin this system could comeout and fallon hot engine partsor exhaust...
Owner's Manual
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...clutch master cylinder reservoirand for your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is acceptable. I 164 Engine Coolant The following explains your Pontiac will: Give freezingprotection down to -34°F (-37°C). You can also use a recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825-M with engine overheating...If you use this mixture, you If you can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. The repair cost wouldn't be badly damaged. How to add anything else. If you have a problem with a completecoolant flush NOTICE: and refill.
...clutch master cylinder reservoirand for your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is acceptable. I 164 Engine Coolant The following explains your Pontiac will: Give freezingprotection down to -34°F (-37°C). You can also use a recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825-M with engine overheating...If you use this mixture, you If you can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. The repair cost wouldn't be badly damaged. How to add anything else. If you have a problem with a completecoolant flush NOTICE: and refill.
Owner's Manual
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...See your dealer the brake pedal does if not return to drive with worn-out brake pads could be replaced as engine oil, in brake repair. of mineral-based oil, such as complete axlesets. This in could result costly in your brake system can damage your vehicle. Adjust them by...a moderate brake stop , then your brake pedal goes down farther warning sound when brake padsare indicators, but if you are first appliedor lightly Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and applied. The may come and go or be removed brakes a few then-very carefully-make brakes are pushing on your...
...See your dealer the brake pedal does if not return to drive with worn-out brake pads could be replaced as engine oil, in brake repair. of mineral-based oil, such as complete axlesets. This in could result costly in your brake system can damage your vehicle. Adjust them by...a moderate brake stop , then your brake pedal goes down farther warning sound when brake padsare indicators, but if you are first appliedor lightly Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and applied. The may come and go or be removed brakes a few then-very carefully-make brakes are pushing on your...
Owner's Manual
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... has a puncture, cut or snagged deep enough to tell whenit's time for New Tires One way to show cord or fabric. Makecertain that can't be repaired well because of the size or location of tread remaining. You need a new if: tire You can see the indicators at nileages recommendedin the Scheduled...
... has a puncture, cut or snagged deep enough to tell whenit's time for New Tires One way to show cord or fabric. Makecertain that can't be repaired well because of the size or location of tread remaining. You need a new if: tire You can see the indicators at nileages recommendedin the Scheduled...
Owner's Manual
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... high load carrying capacity, diameter, width, temperature can cause the material of your wheels Excessive speed, underinflation,or may need . However, if Pontiac model. heat and its ability to be rebalanced. All passenger type Metric) (P Your dealer will besure tohave the right wheel, Standard No. ...standard or and wheel nuts should the same have laboratory test wheel. See your minimum requiredby law. Each new wheel should be repaired). If you will need to a level of wheel the when testedunder controlled tires must meet General Motors sometimes be replaced.If optional...
... high load carrying capacity, diameter, width, temperature can cause the material of your wheels Excessive speed, underinflation,or may need . However, if Pontiac model. heat and its ability to be rebalanced. All passenger type Metric) (P Your dealer will besure tohave the right wheel, Standard No. ...standard or and wheel nuts should the same have laboratory test wheel. See your minimum requiredby law. Each new wheel should be repaired). If you will need to a level of wheel the when testedunder controlled tires must meet General Motors sometimes be replaced.If optional...
Owner's Manual
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...% cotton towel to restore corrosion protection. the surface of Your aluminum wheels have a your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make them because you havealuminum wheels, don't use You can get GM approved cleaning strong soaps, chemicals,chrome polish products...wash that are thoroughly, a wax non-abrasive and made for a NOTICE: basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. If you could paint finish. Your Pontiac has a "basecoatlclearcoat" abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Always use...
...% cotton towel to restore corrosion protection. the surface of Your aluminum wheels have a your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make them because you havealuminum wheels, don't use You can get GM approved cleaning strong soaps, chemicals,chrome polish products...wash that are thoroughly, a wax non-abrasive and made for a NOTICE: basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. If you could paint finish. Your Pontiac has a "basecoatlclearcoat" abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Always use...
Owner's Manual
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...blotchy, ringlet-shapeddiscolorations, cleaners that are not Airborne pollutants can be loosened before being flushed. into a washing systemcan do this , Pontiac will Your dealeror an underbody vehicle whichever comesfirst. Minor chipsand scratches can fall upon and industrial chimneys, other salts, ice Chemicals ...used for you. Larger areas finish of 4 Finish Damage and other service outlets. major repair expense. If these Although no plain water. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from your vehicle. miles (20 000 km)of ...
...blotchy, ringlet-shapeddiscolorations, cleaners that are not Airborne pollutants can be loosened before being flushed. into a washing systemcan do this , Pontiac will Your dealeror an underbody vehicle whichever comesfirst. Minor chipsand scratches can fall upon and industrial chimneys, other salts, ice Chemicals ...used for you. Larger areas finish of 4 Finish Damage and other service outlets. major repair expense. If these Although no plain water. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from your vehicle. miles (20 000 km)of ...
Owner's Manual
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... youthe maintenance recommends to write it done. you go to vehicle for your vehicle's Tireshould be used Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best whether you do the work usinggenuine GM parts. You will recommended limits. Inaddition... Scheduled Maintenance Services Selecting the Right Schedule First you to be needed qualify your vehicle? You operate your Pontiac dealer's service department or another qualified service center should perform. Your their equivalents, should schedule them. are...which schedule to two schedules is right for warranty repairs. Loading Information label.
... youthe maintenance recommends to write it done. you go to vehicle for your vehicle's Tireshould be used Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best whether you do the work usinggenuine GM parts. You will recommended limits. Inaddition... Scheduled Maintenance Services Selecting the Right Schedule First you to be needed qualify your vehicle? You operate your Pontiac dealer's service department or another qualified service center should perform. Your their equivalents, should schedule them. are...which schedule to two schedules is right for warranty repairs. Loading Information label.
Owner's Manual
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... Washer Fluid in the Engine Index for further details. Be sure any fluids lubricants are the proper ones, as shown in SectionD. Whenever any necessary repairs completed at each fuel fill.) I CHECK OR SERVICE I i WHAT TO DO I Engine Oil Level I I Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if...
... Washer Fluid in the Engine Index for further details. Be sure any fluids lubricants are the proper ones, as shown in SectionD. Whenever any necessary repairs completed at each fuel fill.) I CHECK OR SERVICE I i WHAT TO DO I Engine Oil Level I I Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if...
Owner's Manual
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See Tires in the Index for further details. Havethe system inspected and repaired at once. 20' Cleaningshould be done every 15 hours of the driver's door. SeeHydraulic Clutch Fluidin theIndex. SeeAudio Systems in this system could indicate a problem. ...
See Tires in the Index for further details. Havethe system inspected and repaired at once. 20' Cleaningshould be done every 15 hours of the driver's door. SeeHydraulic Clutch Fluidin theIndex. SeeAudio Systems in this system could indicate a problem. ...
Owner's Manual
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...indicate a problem. Look for instance, each spring and fall). Makesure any that might keep arestraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. or Replace parts as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other qualified servicecenter do these jobs. Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance ... the transaxle fluid level;add if needed . SeeManual Transaxle in the floor pan or couldlet exhaust fumes into thevehicle. Check system and repair if needed . the Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for proper and hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, ...
...indicate a problem. Look for instance, each spring and fall). Makesure any that might keep arestraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. or Replace parts as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other qualified servicecenter do these jobs. Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance ... the transaxle fluid level;add if needed . SeeManual Transaxle in the floor pan or couldlet exhaust fumes into thevehicle. Check system and repair if needed . the Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for proper and hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, ...
Owner's Manual
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...between you and automobile manufacturers. To assist in BBB AUTO LINE. Any hearing or and a statement of the natureof your regarding vehicle repairs or speech impaired customer who has complaint. GM Participation inBBB AUTO LINE- Eligibility is why we suggest you follow StepOne first if you...3830. 1 ' program is available free of charge to making sure you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, Both Pontiac and your Pontiac dealer you may contact the BBB using the tollare committed to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. TDD users in ...
...between you and automobile manufacturers. To assist in BBB AUTO LINE. Any hearing or and a statement of the natureof your regarding vehicle repairs or speech impaired customer who has complaint. GM Participation inBBB AUTO LINE- Eligibility is why we suggest you follow StepOne first if you...3830. 1 ' program is available free of charge to making sure you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, Both Pontiac and your Pontiac dealer you may contact the BBB using the tollare committed to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. TDD users in ...