Owner's Manual
Page 2
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 ..
Owner's Manual
Page 4
How to Use this Manual Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you how to use . 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 your seats and safety belts properly. You can bendthe manual slightlyto Part 5: Problems on the last page of almost every subject...
How to Use this Manual Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you how to use . 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 your seats and safety belts properly. You can bendthe manual slightlyto Part 5: Problems on the last page of almost every subject...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems H e r e you'll find information a b u t the seats in your Fontiac how to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...17 18 Driver Position ...Safety Belt UseDuring ... ...29 Larger Children...36 Safety Belt Extender ...38 Replacing Safety Belts After Crash ...a 38 Seats and Seat Controls ...10 Safety Belts...12 How to and use your safety belts properly.You can also learn about some things you should not with safety belts do .
Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems H e r e you'll find information a b u t the seats in your Fontiac how to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...17 18 Driver Position ...Safety Belt UseDuring ... ...29 Larger Children...36 Safety Belt Extender ...38 Replacing Safety Belts After Crash ...a 38 Seats and Seat Controls ...10 Safety Belts...12 How to and use your safety belts properly.You can also learn about some things you should not with safety belts do .
Owner's Manual
Page 19
... say "conforms all to applicable Canada motor vehicle..." etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1does not apply to buckle when you get into your vehicle. We'll start with every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Driver Position rhis section describes the driver's :estraint system.... To learn how to laow which restraint systems your vehicle has. Seats & Restraint Systems First, you'll want to use your safety belts, please readthe h e r...
... say "conforms all to applicable Canada motor vehicle..." etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1does not apply to buckle when you get into your vehicle. We'll start with every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Driver Position rhis section describes the driver's :estraint system.... To learn how to laow which restraint systems your vehicle has. Seats & Restraint Systems First, you'll want to use your safety belts, please readthe h e r...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
...the seat (to protect the mother. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part the vehicle of that the fetus won't be less likely slide under to the lap belt in a crash. A pregnant woman should wear a lapshoulder belt.... The best way to be worn as low as for everyone, including pregnant women. See in this part. For pregnant women, as possible throughout the pregnancy. Seats Restraint Systems Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for anyone,the key to making safety belts effective is to see how, ...
...the seat (to protect the mother. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part the vehicle of that the fetus won't be less likely slide under to the lap belt in a crash. A pregnant woman should wear a lapshoulder belt.... The best way to be worn as low as for everyone, including pregnant women. See in this part. For pregnant women, as possible throughout the pregnancy. Seats Restraint Systems Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for anyone,the key to making safety belts effective is to see how, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
Your dealercan get these and install the hardware for you will need a special infant/child seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes withit. See the earlier section about the top strap if the childrestraint has one. The special belt is GM Part Number 12340286. It's free. Your dealercan find the correct hardware in the Right Front Seat To use a child restraint here, you . Securing a Child Restraint in theaccessory section of the GM Parts Catalog.
Your dealercan get these and install the hardware for you will need a special infant/child seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes withit. See the earlier section about the top strap if the childrestraint has one. The special belt is GM Part Number 12340286. It's free. Your dealercan find the correct hardware in the Right Front Seat To use a child restraint here, you . Securing a Child Restraint in theaccessory section of the GM Parts Catalog.
Owner's Manual
Page 39
... just for you,and just for you need new belts. automatic lap-shoulder belthas plenty of extra length builtin, so it only for any loose parts or damage.If you see anything that you wl need to fit. After a very minor collision, nothing may mean i l or you choose. I Safety .... It's free. To wearit, just attach it , take the heaviest coat you should use it will fasten around almost all your vehicle that might keepa restraint system from doing its job, have safety belt seat parts repaired or replaced. Butif the belts were stretched, as they would beif worn during a ...
... just for you,and just for you need new belts. automatic lap-shoulder belthas plenty of extra length builtin, so it only for any loose parts or damage.If you see anything that you wl need to fit. After a very minor collision, nothing may mean i l or you choose. I Safety .... It's free. To wearit, just attach it , take the heaviest coat you should use it will fasten around almost all your vehicle that might keepa restraint system from doing its job, have safety belt seat parts repaired or replaced. Butif the belts were stretched, as they would beif worn during a ...
Owner's Manual
Page 50
...intoa normal, grounded 110volt outlet. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in your vehicle. To Use the Coolant Heater: 1. Plug it without damaging your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your vehicle. You'll...If you don't, your dealer. I Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior to with your engine might not perform properly.If you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can ...
...intoa normal, grounded 110volt outlet. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in your vehicle. To Use the Coolant Heater: 1. Plug it without damaging your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your vehicle. You'll...If you don't, your dealer. I Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior to with your engine might not perform properly.If you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can ...
Owner's Manual
Page 69
...addingwater. Cruise control does work at not speeds belowabout 25 mph (40 km/h). With cruisecontrol, you apply your windshield washer. Cruise Control (OPTION) Don't use radiator antifreeze in your brakes, or the clutch pedal,the cruise control shuts Off. When you can the solution to freeze and damage your washer... fluid tank and other parts of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your washer fluid tank only % full when it is completely full. Water cause can...
...addingwater. Cruise control does work at not speeds belowabout 25 mph (40 km/h). With cruisecontrol, you apply your windshield washer. Cruise Control (OPTION) Don't use radiator antifreeze in your brakes, or the clutch pedal,the cruise control shuts Off. When you can the solution to freeze and damage your washer... fluid tank and other parts of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your washer fluid tank only % full when it is completely full. Water cause can...
Owner's Manual
Page 98
...: EJCT button will be dirty, scratched or track again. Pressit more than once to have functions forthe compact disc ignition or power switch. Use only full-is selected. The seconds of the controls forthe radio also As soon as explained here. the ignition isoff. 4TRAKb: Press 4TRAK... 2. tracks. [I F] [[, I [ [ 1 size compact discs. player, as things get back normal, in the player and start playing the to play . Insert a disc part-way the slot, into been playing.The track number will function even when stop the disc player; Within a few seconds, the or a new track starts...
...: EJCT button will be dirty, scratched or track again. Pressit more than once to have functions forthe compact disc ignition or power switch. Use only full-is selected. The seconds of the controls forthe radio also As soon as explained here. the ignition isoff. 4TRAKb: Press 4TRAK... 2. tracks. [I F] [[, I [ [ 1 size compact discs. player, as things get back normal, in the player and start playing the to play . Insert a disc part-way the slot, into been playing.The track number will function even when stop the disc player; Within a few seconds, the or a new track starts...
Owner's Manual
Page 114
... drive along the entrance ramp, you have their own special rules. At the entrance there is busy enough to use the rim and largecities. Get a city map and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the other drivers are driving. If you should begin to traffic signals. A traffic light there because is...
... drive along the entrance ramp, you have their own special rules. At the entrance there is busy enough to use the rim and largecities. Get a city map and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the other drivers are driving. If you should begin to traffic signals. A traffic light there because is...
Owner's Manual
Page 115
...your mirrors. Your Driving and the Road flow. Switch on thefreeway, adjust your sense of the journey. Then use your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your turn signal. Just before starting out. Fuel, EngineOil... to the nextexit. Lights: Are theyall working? Maps: Do you want to make too many miles that first part of motion. Stayin the right lane unless you have up . Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Try be...your speed to make sure there isn't another vehicle in Pontiac dealerships al across l North America. Or is usually posted.
...your mirrors. Your Driving and the Road flow. Switch on thefreeway, adjust your sense of the journey. Then use your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your turn signal. Just before starting out. Fuel, EngineOil... to the nextexit. Lights: Are theyall working? Maps: Do you want to make too many miles that first part of motion. Stayin the right lane unless you have up . Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Try be...your speed to make sure there isn't another vehicle in Pontiac dealerships al across l North America. Or is usually posted.
Owner's Manual
Page 125
... missing insulation. Connect the red positive (+) cable to negative (-) or a metal enginepart. The vehicles could get a short thatwould damagethe battery and maybe other parts, too. 6. Problems on the Road 5. Before you connect the cables, here are some basicthings you could be damaged, too. If they do, you ...should know. Positive (+) w go to positive i l (+) and negative (-) will go to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery.Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 124 Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a shock.
... missing insulation. Connect the red positive (+) cable to negative (-) or a metal enginepart. The vehicles could get a short thatwould damagethe battery and maybe other parts, too. 6. Problems on the Road 5. Before you connect the cables, here are some basicthings you could be damaged, too. If they do, you ...should know. Positive (+) w go to positive i l (+) and negative (-) will go to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery.Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 124 Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a shock.
Owner's Manual
Page 126
... the dead battery.It goes on to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Try to start after a few tries, it to prevent electricalshorting. 7. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. to thepositive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. 12. Attach the cable at... least 18 inches Connect it probably needs service. The other metal. 125'. Now connect the black negative(-) cable to a heavy unpainted metal part the engine of the good battery. Don't let the other end touch metal. 9. The electricalconnection is much less. If it won't start...
... the dead battery.It goes on to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Try to start after a few tries, it to prevent electricalshorting. 7. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. to thepositive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. 12. Attach the cable at... least 18 inches Connect it probably needs service. The other metal. 125'. Now connect the black negative(-) cable to a heavy unpainted metal part the engine of the good battery. Don't let the other end touch metal. 9. The electricalconnection is much less. If it won't start...
Owner's Manual
Page 133
... Recovery Tank-2.01 14 Engine If you do it isn't, your vehicle. How to Add Coolant to see if the electric engine fan is running . Use the recommended coolant. Problems on the Road NOTICE: ~ I When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the co'olantrecovery tank. (See Coolant in...
... Recovery Tank-2.01 14 Engine If you do it isn't, your vehicle. How to Add Coolant to see if the electric engine fan is running . Use the recommended coolant. Problems on the Road NOTICE: ~ I When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the co'olantrecovery tank. (See Coolant in...
Owner's Manual
Page 137
So use the recommended coolant. ...1 3 6 Problems on the Road 7 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
So use the recommended coolant. ...1 3 6 Problems on the Road 7 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Owner's Manual
Page 146
...damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other vehicle. Don't use tire chains on the rails. That can destroy your vehicle. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you don't want . other parts of your wheels. NOTICE: Don't tale your compact spare....to spin your vehicleas well as "rocking" can . I f YOu'PeStuck: In Sand, Mud) Ice or Snow NOTICE: Spinning your wheelscan destroy parts of your transaxle. Don't use caution. They won 't fit your compact spare through an automatic car wash ~ t guide rails. want to do when your spare vehicle isstuck ...
...damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other vehicle. Don't use tire chains on the rails. That can destroy your vehicle. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you don't want . other parts of your wheels. NOTICE: Don't tale your compact spare....to spin your vehicleas well as "rocking" can . I f YOu'PeStuck: In Sand, Mud) Ice or Snow NOTICE: Spinning your wheelscan destroy parts of your transaxle. Don't use caution. They won 't fit your compact spare through an automatic car wash ~ t guide rails. want to do when your spare vehicle isstuck ...
Owner's Manual
Page 149
... heavy knocking noise when you 'll goto your service needs.You'll getgenuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to keep a record with... all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you should not have to... If you try to do some of these marks. Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. We hope you drive. And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your Pontiac than 87, you to be happywith it can . It...
... heavy knocking noise when you 'll goto your service needs.You'll getgenuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to keep a record with... all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you should not have to... If you try to do some of these marks. Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. We hope you drive. And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your Pontiac than 87, you to be happywith it can . It...
Owner's Manual
Page 150
... fuel to reduce vehicle emissions.General Motors recommendsthat you use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help cleanthe air, especially in tune and your fuel systemand also damage plasticand rubber parts. It's the heavy, constant knockthat means you have... beep reformulated to help avoid these blending materials,such as MTBE or alcohol? NOTICE: Fuel that have highcarbonmonoxidelevels. It can corrode metal parts in this fuel to reduce vehicle ; Don't useit. General Motors recommends that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE and ethanol. emissions...
... fuel to reduce vehicle emissions.General Motors recommendsthat you use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help cleanthe air, especially in tune and your fuel systemand also damage plasticand rubber parts. It's the heavy, constant knockthat means you have... beep reformulated to help avoid these blending materials,such as MTBE or alcohol? NOTICE: Fuel that have highcarbonmonoxidelevels. It can corrode metal parts in this fuel to reduce vehicle ; Don't useit. General Motors recommends that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE and ethanol. emissions...
Owner's Manual
Page 165
...Give boilingprotection up to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled)and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 1825-M," which won't damage aluminum parts. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Too much water in... the Index. Service Appearance Care The proper coolant for the proper fluid. Protect against rust and corrosion. Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to -34°F (-37°C). Help keep the proper engine temperature. your Pontiac...
...Give boilingprotection up to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled)and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 1825-M," which won't damage aluminum parts. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Too much water in... the Index. Service Appearance Care The proper coolant for the proper fluid. Protect against rust and corrosion. Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to -34°F (-37°C). Help keep the proper engine temperature. your Pontiac...