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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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... time without further notice. concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, the worG Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Sunbird are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. This manual includesthe latestinformation at the time it will be there if you ever needit...
... time without further notice. concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, the worG Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Sunbird are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. This manual includesthe latestinformation at the time it will be there if you ever needit...
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...with Each part begins a brief list of contents, so you can bendthe manual slightlyto Part 5: Problems on the last page of this manual. under different conditions. 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 do if you want to read their owner's manual from beginningto end when Part 2...
...with Each part begins a brief list of contents, so you can bendthe manual slightlyto Part 5: Problems on the last page of this manual. under different conditions. 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 do if you want to read their owner's manual from beginningto end when Part 2...
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...others could be costly. You will find a circle witha slash through it wl il could be hurt. Please readthese cautions. When you readother manuals,you might see CAUTIONand NOTICE warnings in different colors or in thisbook. This safety svmbol means: Y Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this ...what the hazard is something that could damage your vehicle. Then we tell you wereto ignore the warning. I I 4 How t o Use this Manual Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book you will also find these notices: Don't Don't do this Don't...
...others could be costly. You will find a circle witha slash through it wl il could be hurt. Please readthese cautions. When you readother manuals,you might see CAUTIONand NOTICE warnings in different colors or in thisbook. This safety svmbol means: Y Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this ...what the hazard is something that could damage your vehicle. Then we tell you wereto ignore the warning. I I 4 How t o Use this Manual Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book you will also find these notices: Don't Don't do this Don't...
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How t o Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster w These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti-Lock Brakes Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release a w 3f !r Rear Window Defogge Ventilating Fan Power Window Qj-J
How t o Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster w These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti-Lock Brakes Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release a w 3f !r Rear Window Defogge Ventilating Fan Power Window Qj-J
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... lever under the front seat to unlock it . Then.release the lever and try to move the seatback to make sure the seat is moving. Manual Front Seat Reclining Front Seatback To adjust the seatback, liftthe lever on the lever and the seat will goto an upright position. Release the lever...
... lever under the front seat to unlock it . Then.release the lever and try to move the seatback to make sure the seat is moving. Manual Front Seat Reclining Front Seatback To adjust the seatback, liftthe lever on the lever and the seat will goto an upright position. Release the lever...
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... not do with safety belts. The latch must be For Everyone This partof the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly. 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 into the rear seat area, move...
... not do with safety belts. The latch must be For Everyone This partof the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly. 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 into the rear seat area, move...
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......" 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 Sold Ci2nada Was your Pontiac first sold Canada. Seats & Restraint Systems First, you get into your vehicle. We'll start with every...
......" 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 Sold Ci2nada Was your Pontiac first sold Canada. Seats & Restraint Systems First, you get into your vehicle. We'll start with every...
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...you close yourdoors and turn on each rear door works only that 's a safety feature. If you have a manual transaxle,all of the doors will automatically unlock when key is running, havethat person use the manual or power lock. On 4-door models,push the front portion of the switch to theOFF position. If... you have a manual transaxle, doors the will lock whenthe vehicle goesabout 8 mph (13 l d h ). On 2-door models, push the switch down to lock yourdoors and up to theOFF position...
...you close yourdoors and turn on each rear door works only that 's a safety feature. If you have a manual transaxle,all of the doors will automatically unlock when key is running, havethat person use the manual or power lock. On 4-door models,push the front portion of the switch to theOFF position. If... you have a manual transaxle, doors the will lock whenthe vehicle goesabout 8 mph (13 l d h ). On 2-door models, push the switch down to lock yourdoors and up to theOFF position...
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... Don't try to shift to P (Park) if your shift lever P (Park) or N to the Off position. Automatic Transaxle: Move your Pontiac is stopped. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. To Remove theKey: Turn the key to (Neutral). This clears the extra gasoline fromthe ..., use N (Neutral) only. Your engine won 't but this time keepthe pedal down as you 're already moving . Key Release Lever (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: Holding your engine gets warm. Shift to Start. Your vehicle won 't start theengine. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops...
... Don't try to shift to P (Park) if your shift lever P (Park) or N to the Off position. Automatic Transaxle: Move your Pontiac is stopped. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. To Remove theKey: Turn the key to (Neutral). This clears the extra gasoline fromthe ..., use N (Neutral) only. Your engine won 't but this time keepthe pedal down as you 're already moving . Key Release Lever (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: Holding your engine gets warm. Shift to Start. Your vehicle won 't start theengine. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops...
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... from moving engineparts. How long should you keep it could be damaged. Instead of oil you the best advice forthat particular area. this manual, these In 3re referred to by the commonly used coolant the heater, be parking your vehicle. The dealer cangive you have, and some...as it was beforeto keep coolant the heater plugged in the area where you'll be sure to list everything here, ask w.e that you contact a Pontiac dealer in ? I Automtic Transaxle lour automatic transaxle has a shift ever located onthe console between the ;eats. Features & Controls NOTICE: After you'...
... from moving engineparts. How long should you keep it could be damaged. Instead of oil you the best advice forthat particular area. this manual, these In 3re referred to by the commonly used coolant the heater, be parking your vehicle. The dealer cangive you have, and some...as it was beforeto keep coolant the heater plugged in the area where you'll be sure to list everything here, ask w.e that you contact a Pontiac dealer in ? I Automtic Transaxle lour automatic transaxle has a shift ever located onthe console between the ;eats. Features & Controls NOTICE: After you'...
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... accelerator pedal. Press the clutch pedal backdown. Features & Controls 1 3 5 2 4 R There are seven differentpositions: N Neutral 1 First Gear Second Gear 2 3 Third Gear Fourth Gear 4 Fifth Gear 5 R Reverse Manual Transaxle This is your engine. Slowly let up on slowly while pressing accelerator the pedal. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you...
... accelerator pedal. Press the clutch pedal backdown. Features & Controls 1 3 5 2 4 R There are seven differentpositions: N Neutral 1 First Gear Second Gear 2 3 Third Gear Fourth Gear 4 Fifth Gear 5 R Reverse Manual Transaxle This is your engine. Slowly let up on slowly while pressing accelerator the pedal. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you...
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... on and off if you downshift; While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for fuel economy. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you downshift. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when to shift to the next lower gear. best Acceleration Shift Speeds: 1stto 2nd 17 mph (27...
... on and off if you downshift; While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for fuel economy. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you downshift. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when to shift to the next lower gear. best Acceleration Shift Speeds: 1stto 2nd 17 mph (27...
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... R (Reverse) moving the shift lever.) and firmly applythe parking brake. Shifiing Outof P (Park) 1Parking Over fiings %t Burn You have to fully apply your manual transaxle in the 3 Shift to N (Neutral). . Before you getout of your vehicle,put (Press the shift lever button before your 2. interlock. Apply and ... & Controls If you ever hold the brake until the regular brakesbefore you can 't shift out of P (Park), try this: (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift 1. Turn the key to the Automatic Transaxle. Run position. Seethe Index under 4. If you want.
... R (Reverse) moving the shift lever.) and firmly applythe parking brake. Shifiing Outof P (Park) 1Parking Over fiings %t Burn You have to fully apply your manual transaxle in the 3 Shift to N (Neutral). . Before you getout of your vehicle,put (Press the shift lever button before your 2. interlock. Apply and ... & Controls If you ever hold the brake until the regular brakesbefore you can 't shift out of P (Park), try this: (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift 1. Turn the key to the Automatic Transaxle. Run position. Seethe Index under 4. If you want.
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The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature. m Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crankto open and close each of the windows when the ignition ison. Power Windows (OPTION) With power windows, switches the on ...
The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature. m Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crankto open and close each of the windows when the ignition ison. Power Windows (OPTION) With power windows, switches the on ...
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... them , turn each headlight.Turn these clodwise leave the headlight doors open when youturn on the headlights. If I r , 4 * If You Need toOpen the Headlight Doors Manually: The headlight doors designed to are located on to prevent the doors from freezing shut the frontpanel aboveand behind in icy or snowy conditions 2.
... them , turn each headlight.Turn these clodwise leave the headlight doors open when youturn on the headlights. If I r , 4 * If You Need toOpen the Headlight Doors Manually: The headlight doors designed to are located on to prevent the doors from freezing shut the frontpanel aboveand behind in icy or snowy conditions 2.
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... for lessthan half a second. To slow down in the button at the higher speed. course, Of applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you have a manual transaxle;OR Move the cruise switch toOFF. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on brake pedal, or...
... for lessthan half a second. To slow down in the button at the higher speed. course, Of applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you have a manual transaxle;OR Move the cruise switch toOFF. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on brake pedal, or...
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... convex. p'. , ; ' ...& x*: ,$. ' .. Adjust the driver sideoutside mirror with the control lever on thedriver's door. I . , I . position. To reduce glare from the driver's seat. Inside Manual DayINight Rearview Mirror Convex Outside Mirror 4 k.! Manual Adjust Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can se$more from lights behind you . s' 71 I Your right sidemirror...
... convex. p'. , ; ' ...& x*: ,$. ' .. Adjust the driver sideoutside mirror with the control lever on thedriver's door. I . , I . position. To reduce glare from the driver's seat. Inside Manual DayINight Rearview Mirror Convex Outside Mirror 4 k.! Manual Adjust Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can se$more from lights behind you . s' 71 I Your right sidemirror...
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Please follow the manual's advice. So please getto lmow your warning lightsand gages could also save youor others from injury. None of these show a Jroblem with this happens. you ...
Please follow the manual's advice. So please getto lmow your warning lightsand gages could also save youor others from injury. None of these show a Jroblem with this happens. you ...
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... gage may overheat. Low Coolant Warning Light (3.7L V6 ENGINE) If this light comeson and stays on, your system is low on the Road, this manual. The gagedoesn't go back to E when you should pull off the mgine as soon as you a corneror speed up than tank's capacity to do....gageshows the engine coolant :emperatwe. [f the gage pointer moves into thered uea, your fuel tank capacity, seeService Station Information on the last page of this manual shows what to fill the tank. It means :hat yourengine coolant has werheated. See the Index under - At the gas station, the gas pump ...
... gage may overheat. Low Coolant Warning Light (3.7L V6 ENGINE) If this light comeson and stays on, your system is low on the Road, this manual. The gagedoesn't go back to E when you should pull off the mgine as soon as you a corneror speed up than tank's capacity to do....gageshows the engine coolant :emperatwe. [f the gage pointer moves into thered uea, your fuel tank capacity, seeService Station Information on the last page of this manual shows what to fill the tank. It means :hat yourengine coolant has werheated. See the Index under - At the gas station, the gas pump ...