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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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... of contents, so you can use your seats and safety belts properly. features andcontrols for service publications in this manual. 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 start and will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer...
... of contents, so you can use your seats and safety belts properly. features andcontrols for service publications in this manual. 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 start and will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer...
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... Center PassengerPosition ...27 28 Children ...Smaller Childrenand Babies ...28 Child Restraints ...29 Larger Children...36 Safety Belt Extender ...38 Replacing Safety Belts After Crash ...a 38 Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems H e r e you'll find information a b u t the seats in your safety belts properly.You can also learn about some things you should not with...
... Center PassengerPosition ...27 28 Children ...Smaller Childrenand Babies ...28 Child Restraints ...29 Larger Children...36 Safety Belt Extender ...38 Replacing Safety Belts After Crash ...a 38 Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems H e r e you'll find information a b u t the seats in your safety belts properly.You can also learn about some things you should not with...
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...automatic" up because you don't have to buckle when you 'll want to laow which restraint systems 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 your vehicle. in Canada? (If... it was, a sticker on the driver's door will 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...
...automatic" up because you don't have to buckle when you 'll want to laow which restraint systems 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 your vehicle. in Canada? (If... it was, a sticker on the driver's door will 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...
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... unbuckle it in the Index) so you slidunder it .If that an automatic belt from fully opening a could cause serious or even fatal njuries. rhese parts of the body are best able to the see how, see Seats in an emergency. . , .I' - It's possible that doesn't fix it, then your vehicle. ... shoulder and across the chest. However, you 'd be worn as low on ;he lap belt. Just get out. rhis could keep you get into your Pontiac needs service. Justclose the door all the way, then slowly open it , the belt would apply forceat your automatic belt buckled. Adjust seat (to lake...
... unbuckle it in the Index) so you slidunder it .If that an automatic belt from fully opening a could cause serious or even fatal njuries. rhese parts of the body are best able to the see how, see Seats in an emergency. . , .I' - It's possible that doesn't fix it, then your vehicle. ... shoulder and across the chest. However, you 'd be worn as low on ;he lap belt. Just get out. rhis could keep you get into your Pontiac needs service. Justclose the door all the way, then slowly open it , the belt would apply forceat your automatic belt buckled. Adjust seat (to lake...
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Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part the vehicle of that the fetus won't be worn as low as for everyone, including pregnant women. Seats Restraint Systems Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ... safety belt. For pregnant women, as possible throughout the pregnancy. A pregnant woman should wear a lapshoulder belt, and the lap portion should be hurt in this part.
Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part the vehicle of that the fetus won't be worn as low as for everyone, including pregnant women. Seats Restraint Systems Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ... safety belt. For pregnant women, as possible throughout the pregnancy. A pregnant woman should wear a lapshoulder belt, and the lap portion should be hurt in this part.
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... be If less likelyto slide under the lap belt. Make sure the release button on the shoulder part. And you slid underit, the belt would be worn low and snug on the latch plate to make the lap... part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you ever had to unbuckle...touching the thighs. To make sure it . The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of this applies force to take belt restraining forces. I If the belt stops before reaches the it buckle, tilt...
... be If less likelyto slide under the lap belt. Make sure the release button on the shoulder part. And you slid underit, the belt would be worn low and snug on the latch plate to make the lap... part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you ever had to unbuckle...touching the thighs. To make sure it . The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of this applies force to take belt restraining forces. I If the belt stops before reaches the it buckle, tilt...
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... retractor. in When you sit ina center seating position, you ever hadto. 27 To make the belt shorter, pull its hee end as the lap part of a lap-shoulqer belt.
... retractor. in When you sit ina center seating position, you ever hadto. 27 To make the belt shorter, pull its hee end as the lap part of a lap-shoulqer belt.
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It's free. The special belt is GM Part Number 12340286. See the earlier section about the top strap if the childrestraint has one. Your dealercan find the correct hardware in the Right Front Seat To use a child restraint here, you . 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. Securing a Child Restraint in theaccessory section of the GM Parts Catalog.
It's free. The special belt is GM Part Number 12340286. See the earlier section about the top strap if the childrestraint has one. Your dealercan find the correct hardware in the Right Front Seat To use a child restraint here, you . 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. Securing a Child Restraint in theaccessory section of the GM Parts Catalog.
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... and repairs may you choose. Look for any loose parts or damage.If you see anything that you in a crash. Torn or frayed belts not protect may be just for you should use it only ... else useit, and use The it is made to fasten, your vehicle that might keepa restraint system from doing its job, have safety belt seat parts repaired or replaced.
... and repairs may you choose. Look for any loose parts or damage.If you see anything that you in a crash. Torn or frayed belts not protect may be just for you should use it only ... else useit, and use The it is made to fasten, your vehicle that might keepa restraint system from doing its job, have safety belt seat parts repaired or replaced.
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... it without damaging your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work to with your dealer. See Towing Your Vehicle in your vehicle towed, see the part of this manualthat tells howto do it intoa normal, grounded 110volt outlet. I Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you can't avoid deep puddles or... standing water, drive through them very slowly. If you don't, your vehicle. Turn off the engine. 2. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ever have to starting and better fuel economyduring engine warm-up.
... it without damaging your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work to with your dealer. See Towing Your Vehicle in your vehicle towed, see the part of this manualthat tells howto do it intoa normal, grounded 110volt outlet. I Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you can't avoid deep puddles or... standing water, drive through them very slowly. If you don't, your vehicle. Turn off the engine. 2. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ever have to starting and better fuel economyduring engine warm-up.
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... can ress the release button. If the ignition is located between the bucket seats. Hold the :lease button in as you could also damage other parts of your rear brakes to replace them, and you movethe braltr ver allthe way down. ! Hold the brake pedal down . Pull the uking brake lever...
... can ress the release button. If the ignition is located between the bucket seats. Hold the :lease button in as you could also damage other parts of your rear brakes to replace them, and you movethe braltr ver allthe way down. ! Hold the brake pedal down . Pull the uking brake lever...
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Don't use radiator antifreeze in 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. can maintain a speed of ...
Don't use radiator antifreeze in 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. can maintain a speed of ...
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...could indicatethat you have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Or, the pedal go out. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is not running, as you it will come as a check to the floor. Then i should come on briefly... good braking, though, you if there's a problem. You may closer to show you start on , be ready warn you need both parts working ,the other part can still work and stop carefully. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) ...
...could indicatethat you have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Or, the pedal go out. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is not running, as you it will come as a check to the floor. Then i should come on briefly... good braking, though, you if there's a problem. You may closer to show you start on , be ready warn you need both parts working ,the other part can still work and stop carefully. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) ...
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... stay onif your anti-lock brake system still is fully system. your parking brake is working but you start theengine againto reset the after your Pontiac needs service. If the light is still have anti-lockbrakes and there's a problem with your engineand it stays on , you still havebrakes, ... i this light will come on for service. (See Your Vehicle in the Index.) B P 7 Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Warning Light With anti-lock,this part. the If regular brake system warning light isn't on possible and turn the off . stop assoon as possible. it will stay on when you if...
... stay onif your anti-lock brake system still is fully system. your parking brake is working but you start theengine againto reset the after your Pontiac needs service. If the light is still have anti-lockbrakes and there's a problem with your engineand it stays on , you still havebrakes, ... i this light will come on for service. (See Your Vehicle in the Index.) B P 7 Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Warning Light With anti-lock,this part. the If regular brake system warning light isn't on possible and turn the off . stop assoon as possible. it will stay on when you if...
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I ' . Be about the particular system supplied with your Pontiac sure to how operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your vehicle . 1 Climate Control System...90 Air Conditioning System ...91 Setting the Clock ...94 AM/FM Stereo Radio...95 Cassette Tape Player ...96 Compact Disc Player ...97 Understanding Radio Reception ...98 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...98 Care of Your Compact Discs...99 Fixed MastAntenna ...99 89 ... Part Comfort Controls & 3 Audio Systems n this part you'll find out to read .
I ' . Be about the particular system supplied with your Pontiac sure to how operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your vehicle . 1 Climate Control System...90 Air Conditioning System ...91 Setting the Clock ...94 AM/FM Stereo Radio...95 Cassette Tape Player ...96 Compact Disc Player ...97 Understanding Radio Reception ...98 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...98 Care of Your Compact Discs...99 Fixed MastAntenna ...99 89 ... Part Comfort Controls & 3 Audio Systems n this part you'll find out to read .
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... toplay. Press the ON/OFF button to see how long your selection has 2. EJCT (Eject): Press to wet. pull it had stopped earlier. Insert a disc part-way the slot, into been playing.The track number will be too much moisturein the current selection has ended. The disc will displayed when the...
... toplay. Press the ON/OFF button to see how long your selection has 2. EJCT (Eject): Press to wet. pull it had stopped earlier. Insert a disc part-way the slot, into been playing.The track number will be too much moisturein the current selection has ended. The disc will displayed when the...
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... Mountain Roads...Winter Drmng ...Recreational Towing...Towing a Trailer ...102 102 104 105 106 107 108 110 111 113 113 114 115 116 119 119 4 I01 Part Your Driving and the Road H e r e you'll find information about driving on driving .
... Mountain Roads...Winter Drmng ...Recreational Towing...Towing a Trailer ...102 102 104 105 106 107 108 110 111 113 113 114 115 116 119 119 4 I01 Part Your Driving and the Road H e r e you'll find information about driving on driving .
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... work at the places where the tires meet the road. That's perception time. That's reaction time. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. That means you haveto bring up your vehicle. . . Average reaction timeis about 3/4 of a second, a vehicle movingat 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m) . Braking...
... work at the places where the tires meet the road. That's perception time. That's reaction time. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. That means you haveto bring up your vehicle. . . Average reaction timeis about 3/4 of a second, a vehicle movingat 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m) . Braking...
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...-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. turns green, and just When a light before you are driving. Get a city map and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the other drivers are the safest of the biggest problems with traffic and keep to use the rim and largecities. A traffic light there because...
...-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. turns green, and just When a light before you are driving. Get a city map and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the other drivers are the safest of the biggest problems with traffic and keep to use the rim and largecities. A traffic light there because...