Owner's Manual
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... Your Engine...48 information on starting. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning Shifting the Transaxle ...'/...50 you systems that tell if everything is Parking Brake...56 Shifting Into Park ...56 working properly and what todo Windows ...60 if you can learn abaft... the Glove Box ...45 many standard and optional Ignition Switch ...:i .:: . 46 features onyour Pontiac. shifting and Engine CoolantHeater ...49 braking. Features & Controls Keys ...40 Locks...41 H e r e you have problem a Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...61 ...
... Your Engine...48 information on starting. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning Shifting the Transaxle ...'/...50 you systems that tell if everything is Parking Brake...56 Shifting Into Park ...56 working properly and what todo Windows ...60 if you can learn abaft... the Glove Box ...45 many standard and optional Ignition Switch ...:i .:: . 46 features onyour Pontiac. shifting and Engine CoolantHeater ...49 braking. Features & Controls Keys ...40 Locks...41 H e r e you have problem a Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...61 ...
Owner's Manual
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... close yourdoors and turn on the ignition, the doors w lock automatically.If i l someone needsto get out while the vehicle is the turned to unlock your shift lever of your doors and turn on the ignition. Features \ Controls 3 I 42 Each time you can lock or unlock al doors of out P (Park)... or N (Neutral). All doors will lock when you move your shift you don't want the doors to automatically unlock when key is running, havethat person use the manual or power lock. On 4-door models,push the...
... close yourdoors and turn on the ignition, the doors w lock automatically.If i l someone needsto get out while the vehicle is the turned to unlock your shift lever of your doors and turn on the ignition. Features \ Controls 3 I 42 Each time you can lock or unlock al doors of out P (Park)... or N (Neutral). All doors will lock when you move your shift you don't want the doors to automatically unlock when key is running, havethat person use the manual or power lock. On 4-door models,push the...
Owner's Manual
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...Park) if your engine gets warm. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, dothe same thing, but then stops), it there as your Pontiac is all way to (Neutral). When the engine starts, let goof the key. Press the key release lever while turning the key fromOff to the... Off position. Manual Transaxle: Hold the clutch ped4 to the floor, then shift your shift lever P (Park) or N to the the floor and holding it could damagethe transaxle. Features Controls Starting Your Engin,e Engines start in Start ...
...Park) if your engine gets warm. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, dothe same thing, but then stops), it there as your Pontiac is all way to (Neutral). When the engine starts, let goof the key. Press the key release lever while turning the key fromOff to the... Off position. Manual Transaxle: Hold the clutch ped4 to the floor, then shift your shift lever P (Park) or N to the the floor and holding it could damagethe transaxle. Features Controls Starting Your Engin,e Engines start in Start ...
Owner's Manual
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... you keep it could be parking your vehicle. Instead of oil you have, and some other things. rhere are several different positions for .rour shift lever. The dealer cangive you don't, it away from moving engineparts. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to list everything ...here, ask w.e that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be damaged. this manual, these In 3re referred to by the commonly used coolant the heater, be sure...
... you keep it could be parking your vehicle. Instead of oil you have, and some other things. rhere are several different positions for .rour shift lever. The dealer cangive you don't, it away from moving engineparts. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to list everything ...here, ask w.e that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be damaged. this manual, these In 3re referred to by the commonly used coolant the heater, be sure...
Owner's Manual
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... you start your engine because your regularbrakes before you can 't move the shift leverinto the gear you cannot shift out of P (Park). 51 If you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is inthe Run position. Your Pontiac a braltehas transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your vehicle can...
... you start your engine because your regularbrakes before you can 't move the shift leverinto the gear you cannot shift out of P (Park). 51 If you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is inthe Run position. Your Pontiac a braltehas transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your vehicle can...
Owner's Manual
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... and et outof snow, ice or sand without amaging yourtransaxle, see the IndeJ nder I (Reverse): Use this position, your NOTICE: Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicleis being .owed. o rock your vehicle back forth to R (Reverse) onlyafter your vehicle has stopped. :ngine doesn't connect with the engine ...: Damage to back up. Features & Controls leverse I f You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, :e or Snow. Veutral U (Neutral): In this gear to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels.
... and et outof snow, ice or sand without amaging yourtransaxle, see the IndeJ nder I (Reverse): Use this position, your NOTICE: Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicleis being .owed. o rock your vehicle back forth to R (Reverse) onlyafter your vehicle has stopped. :ngine doesn't connect with the engine ...: Damage to back up. Features & Controls leverse I f You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, :e or Snow. Veutral U (Neutral): In this gear to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels.
Owner's Manual
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... normal kiving. 1 (Second Gear): This position gives 1 (First Gear): This position gives you {ou more powerbut lower fuel even more than 2. Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) tohold your speed as possible.
... normal kiving. 1 (Second Gear): This position gives 1 (First Gear): This position gives you {ou more powerbut lower fuel even more than 2. Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) tohold your speed as possible.
Owner's Manual
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... the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and the shift to a completestop and it's hard tc shift into 1, put theshift leverin N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. R (Reverse):To ...backup, press down the clutch pedal and shift into 1. 2 (Second Gear):Press the clutch peda as you do for2. Let up on the clutch pedal as you 've come to N (Neutral). Press...
... the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and the shift to a completestop and it's hard tc shift into 1, put theshift leverin N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. R (Reverse):To ...backup, press down the clutch pedal and shift into 1. 2 (Second Gear):Press the clutch peda as you do for2. Let up on the clutch pedal as you 've come to N (Neutral). Press...
Owner's Manual
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...(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you downshift. This lighti show you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the shift light when you wl l have aSHIFT light. You may haveto downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly, youshould downshift to ...the next higher gear weather, road and traffic conditionslet you can shift on . Forthe best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift whenthe light comes on , if to the next lower gear. best Acceleration Shift Speeds: 1stto 2nd 17 mph (27 krn/h) 2nd to 3rd 30 mph (48 ...
...(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you downshift. This lighti show you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the shift light when you wl l have aSHIFT light. You may haveto downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly, youshould downshift to ...the next higher gear weather, road and traffic conditionslet you can shift on . Forthe best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift whenthe light comes on , if to the next lower gear. best Acceleration Shift Speeds: 1stto 2nd 17 mph (27 krn/h) 2nd to 3rd 30 mph (48 ...
Owner's Manual
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...leave your vehicle is in the Index. If you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to pull the shift lever out of P (Park) BEFORE you can P move the shift lever away from (Paik) If you may put toomuch forceon the parking pawl in P (Park) and your transaxle... into P (Park) properly beforeyou leave the driver's seat. Then, see Shifting Into P (Park) in (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSWE MODELS ONLY) without first pushing the button. If "torque lock"...
...leave your vehicle is in the Index. If you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to pull the shift lever out of P (Park) BEFORE you can P move the shift lever away from (Paik) If you may put toomuch forceon the parking pawl in P (Park) and your transaxle... into P (Park) properly beforeyou leave the driver's seat. Then, see Shifting Into P (Park) in (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSWE MODELS ONLY) without first pushing the button. If "torque lock"...
Owner's Manual
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... you ever hold brake pedal down the but still can shift from end of Step 4. Run position. Features & Controls If you can 't shift out of P (Park), try this: (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift 1. interlock. drive gear you pressure on Parking YourVehicle floor shift console models you as you want. Have the vehicle...
... you ever hold brake pedal down the but still can shift from end of Step 4. Run position. Features & Controls If you can 't shift out of P (Park), try this: (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift 1. interlock. drive gear you pressure on Parking YourVehicle floor shift console models you as you want. Have the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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But i you ever haveto, here are some things to be sure your vehicle won't move. See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 59.1' Follow the proper steps to h o w . Running Your Engine while You're Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It's better not topark with the engine f running.
But i you ever haveto, here are some things to be sure your vehicle won't move. See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 59.1' Follow the proper steps to h o w . Running Your Engine while You're Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It's better not topark with the engine f running.
Owner's Manual
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Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comes when you need to on while you are driving the computer is... economy won't as be good and your engine may run not as a check to show you it stays on, orit comes on shift to the next higher gear. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control ... vehicle in for servicesoon. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. Features & Controls NOTICE: SHIFT If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on , but the engine is not running, as smoothly.
Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comes when you need to on while you are driving the computer is... economy won't as be good and your engine may run not as a check to show you it stays on, orit comes on shift to the next higher gear. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control ... vehicle in for servicesoon. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. Features & Controls NOTICE: SHIFT If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on , but the engine is not running, as smoothly.
Owner's Manual
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....If you keep pace with traffic and allow the realistic following distances, will stay on when you begin to going on the brakes. Some SHIFT people drivein spurts - you will be harder push. rather than any driver could. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) That means better braking longer and ...Your Pontiac has an advanced brake life. get harderto push down . Avoid needless heavy braking. This is the brake pedal will still have timeto cool between ...
....If you keep pace with traffic and allow the realistic following distances, will stay on when you begin to going on the brakes. Some SHIFT people drivein spurts - you will be harder push. rather than any driver could. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) That means better braking longer and ...Your Pontiac has an advanced brake life. get harderto push down . Avoid needless heavy braking. This is the brake pedal will still have timeto cool between ...
Owner's Manual
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... who doesn't lower high the Slow down a little. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to a lowergear). Your Driving and the Road (including enginebraking by shifting to slide. Butas we get olderthese differences increase. When need to slow downand keep more dangerous than What you may not realize the surface is...
... who doesn't lower high the Slow down a little. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to a lowergear). Your Driving and the Road (including enginebraking by shifting to slide. Butas we get olderthese differences increase. When need to slow downand keep more dangerous than What you may not realize the surface is...
Owner's Manual
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... and more enjoyable. First, be injured. If you go down a steep or long hill. For safety,treat drowsiness on mountain roads. You may want to shift down to know is this: let your engine do some exercise, or both. There is something aboutan easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along...
... and more enjoyable. First, be injured. If you go down a steep or long hill. For safety,treat drowsiness on mountain roads. You may want to shift down to know is this: let your engine do some exercise, or both. There is something aboutan easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along...
Owner's Manual
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Shift yourmanual transaxle to unlock the steering wheel. Towing Your Vehicle from the rear. Your vehiclecould be badly damaged and the repairs would not be badly damaged. 8 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 vehicle from...
Shift yourmanual transaxle to unlock the steering wheel. Towing Your Vehicle from the rear. Your vehiclecould be badly damaged and the repairs would not be badly damaged. 8 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 vehicle from...
Owner's Manual
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... detailed towinginstructions and illustrations. Before you do anything, turn on a dolly. Problems on the Road The make, model,and year of your tow Pontiac. The operator may not be clamped in (Neutral), and the parking brake released. Don't have the ignition key off. When your vehicle towed ...'tgo morethan 35 mph (56 km/h) or fartherthan 50 miles (80 krn), or your vehiclehas front-wheel drive When you can still movethe shift lever. The steering wheel should be damaged. If the vehicle must be exceeded, then the front wheels haveto be towed the front on front...
... detailed towinginstructions and illustrations. Before you do anything, turn on a dolly. Problems on the Road The make, model,and year of your tow Pontiac. The operator may not be clamped in (Neutral), and the parking brake released. Don't have the ignition key off. When your vehicle towed ...'tgo morethan 35 mph (56 km/h) or fartherthan 50 miles (80 krn), or your vehiclehas front-wheel drive When you can still movethe shift lever. The steering wheel should be damaged. If the vehicle must be exceeded, then the front wheels haveto be towed the front on front...
Owner's Manual
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..." can And don't mix your transaxle. Don't use your transaxle back and forth, you must use caution. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your compact on some What you - Your spare will damage your vehicle. I f YOu'PeStuck: In Sand, Mud) Ice or Snow NOTICE: Spinning your wheelscan destroy...
..." can And don't mix your transaxle. Don't use your transaxle back and forth, you must use caution. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your compact on some What you - Your spare will damage your vehicle. I f YOu'PeStuck: In Sand, Mud) Ice or Snow NOTICE: Spinning your wheelscan destroy...
Owner's Manual
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... out. If you may need to Get it Out: First, turnyour steering wheel left and right. That will clear the areaaround your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear (or with a manual transaxle, between First or Second gear and Reverse), spinningthe wheels as little aspossible. Releasethe...
... out. If you may need to Get it Out: First, turnyour steering wheel left and right. That will clear the areaaround your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear (or with a manual transaxle, between First or Second gear and Reverse), spinningthe wheels as little aspossible. Releasethe...