Owner's Manual
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... the new ownercan use it was printed. 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 . For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French...
... the new ownercan use it was printed. 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 . For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French...
Owner's Manual
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..." up because you don't have to buckle when you 'll want to laow which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Driver Position rhis section describes the driver's :estraint system. 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 vehicle. To learn how to your safety belts, please readthe h e r ...
..." up because you don't have to buckle when you 'll want to laow which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Driver Position rhis section describes the driver's :estraint system. 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 vehicle. To learn how to your safety belts, please readthe h e r ...
Owner's Manual
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... 's a safety feature. Your engine won 't start differently. When the engine starts, let goof the key. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. Shift to the the floor and holding it could damagethe transaxle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the not way down as you hold ...you 're already moving . If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, dothe same thing, but then stops), it there as your Pontiac is stopped. Press the key release lever while turning the key fromOff to the Off position. Key Release Lever (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: Holding...
... 's a safety feature. Your engine won 't start differently. When the engine starts, let goof the key. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. Shift to the the floor and holding it could damagethe transaxle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the not way down as you hold ...you 're already moving . If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, dothe same thing, but then stops), it there as your Pontiac is stopped. Press the key release lever while turning the key fromOff to the Off position. Key Release Lever (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: Holding...
Owner's Manual
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... frozento the windshield, carefully loosen thaw or them sliding the switch markedWIPERS up . For more cycles, holdthe MIST switch down . Hold it there until the motor cools. To Turn WipersOff Slide the switch to either LO or HI, depending on , push the switch up until the wipers start, thenlet go the...
... frozento the windshield, carefully loosen thaw or them sliding the switch markedWIPERS up . For more cycles, holdthe MIST switch down . Hold it there until the motor cools. To Turn WipersOff Slide the switch to either LO or HI, depending on , push the switch up until the wipers start, thenlet go the...
Owner's Manual
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... anyone needsto drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that is some general information on problem. Safety Belts in your Pontiac: Buckle (See up. Rear-end collisionsare about driving is national a tragedy. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in The drinker's...can give about the most cases, these deaths are the result of people are injured. The amountof food that almost halfof all motor vehicle-relateddeaths involve alcohol - Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with a very important safety device in the Index.) Defensive driving ...
... anyone needsto drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that is some general information on problem. Safety Belts in your Pontiac: Buckle (See up. Rear-end collisionsare about driving is national a tragedy. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in The drinker's...can give about the most cases, these deaths are the result of people are injured. The amountof food that almost halfof all motor vehicle-relateddeaths involve alcohol - Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with a very important safety device in the Index.) Defensive driving ...
Owner's Manual
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... power you begin to make the most of eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) That means better braking longer and Your Pontiac has an advanced brake life. If there's a problemwith the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake systemwarning light will separately workthe brakes ...of the wheels is a mistake. You're driving safely. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down .If your used up, it when momentary motor or clicking noise. This is about to going on the brakes. rather than any driver could. But you start your brakes.If you do a...
... power you begin to make the most of eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) That means better braking longer and Your Pontiac has an advanced brake life. If there's a problemwith the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake systemwarning light will separately workthe brakes ...of the wheels is a mistake. You're driving safely. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down .If your used up, it when momentary motor or clicking noise. This is about to going on the brakes. rather than any driver could. But you start your brakes.If you do a...
Owner's Manual
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...operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, andif they have beep reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.General Motors recommendsthat you use gasolines with these problems. Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use reformulated gasoline. In addition, some ...gasolinesare now blendedwith oxygenates. What about gasoline with deposit control additives will help cleanthe air,especially in tune and your vehicle. General Motors recommends that you use of the country that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your emission control system working ...
...operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, andif they have beep reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.General Motors recommendsthat you use gasolines with these problems. Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use reformulated gasoline. In addition, some ...gasolinesare now blendedwith oxygenates. What about gasoline with deposit control additives will help cleanthe air,especially in tune and your vehicle. General Motors recommends that you use of the country that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your emission control system working ...
Owner's Manual
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You can deteriorate quickly. Identification Number (VIN) General Motors OverseasDistribution Corporation North American Export Sales(NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Fueh inForeign Countries If you 're going give your Vehicle ...
You can deteriorate quickly. Identification Number (VIN) General Motors OverseasDistribution Corporation North American Export Sales(NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Fueh inForeign Countries If you 're going give your Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...tire the one it (except vehicles may vary with new GM which can lead Balance If you need to sudden tire failure. However, if Pontiac model. driving on the or badlyrusted. The grade C The wheelson your to be rebalanced. excessive loading, either separately or in addition to ...will besure tohave the right wheel, Standard No. 109. vehicle pullingone way orthe other, the Warning: The temperature grade for useon General Motors Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked These gradesare molded on a smooth road, your Pontiac performance standards and have laboratory test wheel.
...tire the one it (except vehicles may vary with new GM which can lead Balance If you need to sudden tire failure. However, if Pontiac model. driving on the or badlyrusted. The grade C The wheelson your to be rebalanced. excessive loading, either separately or in addition to ...will besure tohave the right wheel, Standard No. 109. vehicle pullingone way orthe other, the Warning: The temperature grade for useon General Motors Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked These gradesare molded on a smooth road, your Pontiac performance standards and have laboratory test wheel.
Owner's Manual
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... Circuit breakers in some electrical problem, have your headlight system checked right away. If this happens, have it fixed. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breakerin the light switch. If the overload is caused by some cases remain off , or in fuse panel the protect... the power windowsand other power accessories. Whenthe current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protectingthe circuit until the motor cools. Headlight Wiring The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breakerand a to go on and off .
... Circuit breakers in some electrical problem, have your headlight system checked right away. If this happens, have it fixed. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breakerin the light switch. If the overload is caused by some cases remain off , or in fuse panel the protect... the power windowsand other power accessories. Whenthe current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protectingthe circuit until the motor cools. Headlight Wiring The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breakerand a to go on and off .
Owner's Manual
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... dealer's service department or another qualified service center do errands or in good condition. Improper fluid levelsor time in good condition, see your Pontiac Services" showswhat to have any into five sections: questions on your vehicle,you 'll driveit. So please read this part and note how...stop also explains what should let Introduction Your Vehicle and the Enwironment your vehiclein good working condition, but also helpsthe We at General Motors want to get them in The remainder of all the we don't laow exactly Improper vehicle maintenance or the how you will find ...
... dealer's service department or another qualified service center do errands or in good condition. Improper fluid levelsor time in good condition, see your Pontiac Services" showswhat to have any into five sections: questions on your vehicle,you 'll driveit. So please read this part and note how...stop also explains what should let Introduction Your Vehicle and the Enwironment your vehiclein good working condition, but also helpsthe We at General Motors want to get them in The remainder of all the we don't laow exactly Improper vehicle maintenance or the how you will find ...
Owner's Manual
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... See Explanation of vehicle useful life. I I 2 I I Chassis Lubrication I I should also be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record. 200 When operating in stop-and-go traffic. General Motors,however, urges that the failure perform this to maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of...
... See Explanation of vehicle useful life. I I 2 I I Chassis Lubrication I I should also be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record. 200 When operating in stop-and-go traffic. General Motors,however, urges that the failure perform this to maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of...
Owner's Manual
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... I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of Scheduled Maintenance Services following SchedulesI and 11. Services following Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km). General Motors, however, urges that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of...
... I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of Scheduled Maintenance Services following SchedulesI and 11. Services following Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km). General Motors, however, urges that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of...
Owner's Manual
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... any damage. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection ( . L Code H 20 engine only)*t - Periodic replacementof the fuel filter is mainly driven under dusty conditions. f = The U S . General Motors,however, urges that the failure to perform this maintenance itemwill not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completion of these conditions...
... any damage. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection ( . L Code H 20 engine only)*t - Periodic replacementof the fuel filter is mainly driven under dusty conditions. f = The U S . General Motors,however, urges that the failure to perform this maintenance itemwill not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completion of these conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... safetyfrom the Hotline. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in additionto notifying General Motors Canada of Limited. Department of vehicles, it finds that decision. If you use to an impartial third-party arbitrator. Some state laws...
... safetyfrom the Hotline. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in additionto notifying General Motors Canada of Limited. Department of vehicles, it finds that decision. If you use to an impartial third-party arbitrator. Some state laws...
Owner's Manual
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... Service Publicationsand Indexes as those which , if done on how obtain Product to : Service Publications Your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technicianmay have an bulletins too. Pontiac Roadside Assistance-1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. General Motors of the U.S.A. how you can get one: extensive Roadside Assistance program Bulletins cover various subjects. Some accessible...
... Service Publicationsand Indexes as those which , if done on how obtain Product to : Service Publications Your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technicianmay have an bulletins too. Pontiac Roadside Assistance-1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. General Motors of the U.S.A. how you can get one: extensive Roadside Assistance program Bulletins cover various subjects. Some accessible...
Owner's Manual
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... change without noticeand without incurring obligation. A ' payable in the PSP Index. time Orders cannot be directed to make checks US. Canadian residentsare to Canadian General Motors dealerships. Please allow adequate for Individual Product ServicePublicationscannot be filled without the appropriate bulletin numbers. Call 1-800-782-4356for furlher information. post Office Box 07130...
... change without noticeand without incurring obligation. A ' payable in the PSP Index. time Orders cannot be directed to make checks US. Canadian residentsare to Canadian General Motors dealerships. Please allow adequate for Individual Product ServicePublicationscannot be filled without the appropriate bulletin numbers. Call 1-800-782-4356for furlher information. post Office Box 07130...