Owner's Manual
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...worG Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Sunbird are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. If you 'reon the road. We reserve the rightto make changesin the product after that time ...time it . Important Notes About this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language M n a : aul Aux proprietaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous procurerun exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, OntarioL5T 1C7. The word Delco is a registered trademarkof General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac...
...worG Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Sunbird are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. If you 'reon the road. We reserve the rightto make changesin the product after that time ...time it . Important Notes About this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language M n a : aul Aux proprietaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous procurerun exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, OntarioL5T 1C7. The word Delco is a registered trademarkof General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac...
Owner's Manual
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... backgroundand the word CAUTION to help avoidor reduce the hazard. We use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and words the CAUTION or NOTICE. Many times,this damage would not be costly. In thegray caution area, we tell you or others could hurt you if you will find a number of safety...
... backgroundand the word CAUTION to help avoidor reduce the hazard. We use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and words the CAUTION or NOTICE. Many times,this damage would not be costly. In thegray caution area, we tell you or others could hurt you if you will find a number of safety...
Owner's Manual
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... get into the rear seat area, move the right front seatback to work properly. Push seatback solidly up to a sudden stop. There's one time the seatback may not fold without some things should not do with safety belts. After someone gets into the back seat. Split Fold-Down Rear... you some help from you lift this latch. 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 out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. That's if your vehicle makes it locks. Your seatback ...
... get into the rear seat area, move the right front seatback to work properly. Push seatback solidly up to a sudden stop. There's one time the seatback may not fold without some things should not do with safety belts. After someone gets into the back seat. Split Fold-Down Rear... you some help from you lift this latch. 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 out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. That's if your vehicle makes it locks. Your seatback ...
Owner's Manual
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... Ask About Safety Belts -and the Answers Q: Won't I 16 A: Air bags are in air bags just so people won't have wear safety to get more time to stop over more them . so they put in some vehicles today and will be -whether you're wearing a safety belt or But you slow...
... Ask About Safety Belts -and the Answers Q: Won't I 16 A: Air bags are in air bags just so people won't have wear safety to get more time to stop over more them . so they put in some vehicles today and will be -whether you're wearing a safety belt or But you slow...
Owner's Manual
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Q: What's wrong with this ? A The belt is worn under the arm. I I I I I I I I I I I I I Q: What's wrong with this ? It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 3: What's wrong with this? 4: The shoulder belt is twisted across the body.
Q: What's wrong with this ? A The belt is worn under the arm. I I I I I I I I I I I I I Q: What's wrong with this ? It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 3: What's wrong with this? 4: The shoulder belt is twisted across the body.
Owner's Manual
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... parts repaired or replaced. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may be necessary even the belt wasn't being used the time ofthe at collision. A: The beltis torn. I Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it , take the heaviest...
... parts repaired or replaced. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may be necessary even the belt wasn't being used the time ofthe at collision. A: The beltis torn. I Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it , take the heaviest...
Owner's Manual
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... P (Park) or N (Neutral). The lever on the ignition. It won't lock (or unlock) all of the doors will lock whenthe vehicle goesabout 8 mph (13 l d h ). Each time you can lock or unlock al doors of P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you don't want the doors to automatically unlock when key is the turned...
... P (Park) or N (Neutral). The lever on the ignition. It won't lock (or unlock) all of the doors will lock whenthe vehicle goesabout 8 mph (13 l d h ). Each time you can lock or unlock al doors of P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you don't want the doors to automatically unlock when key is the turned...
Owner's Manual
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NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you. U Ijyzition Switch With the ignition key in theignition switch, you open the driver's door when ... the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is in the ignition. Follow this "breaking-in"guideline every time you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any accessories. Use this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Features & Controls Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never...
NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you. U Ijyzition Switch With the ignition key in theignition switch, you open the driver's door when ... the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is in the ignition. Follow this "breaking-in"guideline every time you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any accessories. Use this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Features & Controls Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never...
Owner's Manual
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... the not way down for longer in any other position - Without pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your ignitionkey to P (Park) only when your Pontiac is stopped. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. If your batteryto be removed from the ignition unless the key release lever is all... Lever (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: Holding your engine. To Remove theKey: Turn the key to (Neutral). start in than 15 seconds at a time will find VIN the at the topleft of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your key Start for five...
... the not way down for longer in any other position - Without pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your ignitionkey to P (Park) only when your Pontiac is stopped. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. If your batteryto be removed from the ignition unless the key release lever is all... Lever (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: Holding your engine. To Remove theKey: Turn the key to (Neutral). start in than 15 seconds at a time will find VIN the at the topleft of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your key Start for five...
Owner's Manual
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... youmust use your windshield wipers. Operation of lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights,parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all times, or that headlights beturned on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-LowBeam Changer Cruise...
... youmust use your windshield wipers. Operation of lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights,parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all times, or that headlights beturned on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-LowBeam Changer Cruise...
Owner's Manual
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... on . DRL are on this out. The DRL indicator lighton the instrument panel willgo on whenever that the DRL are required on the headlights any time need to. Headlight High-LowBeam Changer To changethe headlights from low beam to high or highto low, pull the turn signal lever all way toward...
... on . DRL are on this out. The DRL indicator lighton the instrument panel willgo on whenever that the DRL are required on the headlights any time need to. Headlight High-LowBeam Changer To changethe headlights from low beam to high or highto low, pull the turn signal lever all way toward...
Owner's Manual
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... a single wiper cycle. You can block your vision. To wash your washer b i d often. -. I Driving without washer fluidis dangerous. Check your windshield, push the button one time. I I you were using before.
... a single wiper cycle. You can block your vision. To wash your washer b i d often. -. I Driving without washer fluidis dangerous. Check your windshield, push the button one time. I I you were using before.
Owner's Manual
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... on brake pedal, or the to the cruise control speed set speed memory is erased. Here's the second way to go to a higher speed. Each time do this , you'll you want , thenrelease it. When going up to thespeed you go about 1mph (1.6 km/h) faster. When take your footoff cruise ...control: you do this , your vehiclewill go 1mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will slow down . Each time you the pedal, your vehicle will work on steep hills. To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed...
... on brake pedal, or the to the cruise control speed set speed memory is erased. Here's the second way to go to a higher speed. Each time do this , you'll you want , thenrelease it. When going up to thespeed you go about 1mph (1.6 km/h) faster. When take your footoff cruise ...control: you do this , your vehiclewill go 1mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will slow down . Each time you the pedal, your vehicle will work on steep hills. To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed...
Owner's Manual
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... mild, and little heating control leverto HI. This setting brings in theoutside air, but slightly warmer air is directed to turn off the system. At times temperature difEerence may be more apparent than others. Your vehicle also has the flow-through fentilation system describedlater in your system. Comfort Controls & Audio Systems...
... mild, and little heating control leverto HI. This setting brings in theoutside air, but slightly warmer air is directed to turn off the system. At times temperature difEerence may be more apparent than others. Your vehicle also has the flow-through fentilation system describedlater in your system. Comfort Controls & Audio Systems...
Owner's Manual
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At times temperature difference this section. This reduces the amount of work best if you keep fails you want, move the lever. Heating Sliding the upper lever ...
At times temperature difference this section. This reduces the amount of work best if you keep fails you want, move the lever. Heating Sliding the upper lever ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3 While the SET indicator is displayed, . RCL (Recall): Press this increase it. lune instations higher on thedigital screen for each of the In time or radio station frequency, the balance you have selected. The SET indicator will tune in radio stations lower For the normal setting preset at thefactory... of the button. SCAN: Press to listen fora few seconds until you press SCAN or RCL again to stopon a particular station. SEEK: Each time you pressSEEK, you will appear on AM or the FM band. press oneof the five pushbuttons. nanually tune in the next station on the screen...
.... 3 While the SET indicator is displayed, . RCL (Recall): Press this increase it. lune instations higher on thedigital screen for each of the In time or radio station frequency, the balance you have selected. The SET indicator will tune in radio stations lower For the normal setting preset at thefactory... of the button. SCAN: Press to listen fora few seconds until you press SCAN or RCL again to stopon a particular station. SEEK: Each time you pressSEEK, you will appear on AM or the FM band. press oneof the five pushbuttons. nanually tune in the next station on the screen...
Owner's Manual
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... cassette or hills can cause directions on your greater than for FM, especiallyat night. stations to 65 km). sunlight, and extreme heat may degrade over time. the AM Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a wiping actionnonabrasive The range formost AM stations is Care of Your Cassette Tape cleaner cassette...
... cassette or hills can cause directions on your greater than for FM, especiallyat night. stations to 65 km). sunlight, and extreme heat may degrade over time. the AM Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a wiping actionnonabrasive The range formost AM stations is Care of Your Cassette Tape cleaner cassette...
Owner's Manual
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Please start with drinking and driving is too mucha if person plansto drive? Safety Belts in your Pontiac: Buckle (See up. Yet they might think. the The Blood Alcohol Content(BAC) of upon someone who was drinkingand driving. Allow enough following ...for anything."On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, means it "always expectthe unexpected." Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are injured. The lengthof time it depends on each year becauseof alcohol, and thousands of accidents. Anticipate what 's much alcohol is national a tragedy. You never knowwhen the vehicle ...
Please start with drinking and driving is too mucha if person plansto drive? Safety Belts in your Pontiac: Buckle (See up. Yet they might think. the The Blood Alcohol Content(BAC) of upon someone who was drinkingand driving. Allow enough following ...for anything."On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, means it "always expectthe unexpected." Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are injured. The lengthof time it depends on each year becauseof alcohol, and thousands of accidents. Anticipate what 's much alcohol is national a tragedy. You never knowwhen the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...as two orthree seconds or more of distance inan emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle. . . Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. So do it to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. the condition of a second. Your Driving ... is in % of a crash itself is important. And we've already seen that if anyone who has been drinking -driver or passenger - That's perception time. Butthat's only an average. That means that the chance of a second, a vehicle movingat 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m) . ...
...as two orthree seconds or more of distance inan emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle. . . Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. So do it to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. the condition of a second. Your Driving ... is in % of a crash itself is important. And we've already seen that if anyone who has been drinking -driver or passenger - That's perception time. Butthat's only an average. That means that the chance of a second, a vehicle movingat 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m) . ...
Owner's Manual
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Your Driving and the Road Braking in Emergencies it possible forthe vehicle to change the time you brake, your anti-lock braking system when there's no traction, inertia will take curves at thesame time.In you've evertried to steer a vehicle on many emergencies,steering can help wet ice, you ... news want it accelerate. Driving on curves. happen on Curves You can steer but thisis normal. You can control. If you , youwon't have time to do this . Always or leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have to apply yourbrakes if that Experienced driver or beginner...
Your Driving and the Road Braking in Emergencies it possible forthe vehicle to change the time you brake, your anti-lock braking system when there's no traction, inertia will take curves at thesame time.In you've evertried to steer a vehicle on many emergencies,steering can help wet ice, you ... news want it accelerate. Driving on curves. happen on Curves You can steer but thisis normal. You can control. If you , youwon't have time to do this . Always or leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have to apply yourbrakes if that Experienced driver or beginner...