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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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...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 audio system. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listing of this manual, you'll find that help youlearn about the operate your Pontiac. You can bendthe manual slightlyto Part 5: Problems... to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. You can usually tellat a Here you how to use . features ...
...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 audio system. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listing of this manual, you'll find that help youlearn about the operate your Pontiac. You can bendthe manual slightlyto Part 5: Problems... to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. You can usually tellat a Here you how to use . features ...
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Features & Controls Keys ...40 Locks...41 H e r e you have problem a Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...61 Light Controls ...62 66 Windshield Wipers...Windshield Washer ...67 Cruise Control ...:...68 Mirrors ...71 Storage Compartments...73 Ashtray and Lighter ...... 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.
Features & Controls Keys ...40 Locks...41 H e r e you have problem a Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...61 Light Controls ...62 66 Windshield Wipers...Windshield Washer ...67 Cruise Control ...:...68 Mirrors ...71 Storage Compartments...73 Ashtray and Lighter ...... 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.
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... things some warning lights comeon briefly when you should get more soon. 3ere are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells youwhat to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Payingattention to let you will help . As you know they're working...
... things some warning lights comeon briefly when you should get more soon. 3ere are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells youwhat to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Payingattention to let you will help . As you know they're working...
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... up than tank's capacity to fill up . See the Index under Engine Coolantand have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 3 0 T COOLANT CANBURN YOU 3ADLY! :n Problems on coolant and the engine may haveindicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less fuel to fill the tank...
... up than tank's capacity to fill up . See the Index under Engine Coolantand have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 3 0 T COOLANT CANBURN YOU 3ADLY! :n Problems on coolant and the engine may haveindicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less fuel to fill the tank...
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...it is working. Readings in DC volts. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is running, the gage shows the condition of charge in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem inthe electrical system. This light should go may The charging system light will...on driving, pull off the road and stop you may notice that the pedal is harder to have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. If it right away. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine is ...
...it is working. Readings in DC volts. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is running, the gage shows the condition of charge in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem inthe electrical system. This light should go may The charging system light will...on driving, pull off the road and stop you may notice that the pedal is harder to have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. If it right away. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine is ...
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If the light doesn't come have anti-lockbrakes and there's a problem with your parking brake is you 're driving,stop . If ignition The brake system warning light ...theengine againto reset the after your regular brakes. the regular If brake system warning light also on when you if there is a problem. your parking on when you don't have it fixed so it will also the light stays on , normal. Or, if... parking brake, and it will brake doesn't release fully. Then If start your engineand it stay onif your Pontiac needs service. If the light is working but you 're driving...
If the light doesn't come have anti-lockbrakes and there's a problem with your parking brake is you 're driving,stop . If ignition The brake system warning light ...theengine againto reset the after your regular brakes. the regular If brake system warning light also on when you if there is a problem. your parking on when you don't have it fixed so it will also the light stays on , normal. Or, if... parking brake, and it will brake doesn't release fully. Then If start your engineand it stay onif your Pontiac needs service. If the light is working but you 're driving...
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... costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for servicesoon. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. If it does not come on at all, have a problem.You should come on when the ignition is on while you are driving the computer is indicating you it stays on, orit comes on , but...
... costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for servicesoon. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. If it does not come on at all, have a problem.You should come on when the ignition is on while you are driving the computer is indicating you it stays on, orit comes on , but...
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oil pressure Gage (3.1L V6 ENGINE) The oil pressure gage showsthe engine 3i.l pressure in Zanadian vehiclesindicate pressure in psi (pounds per square nch) when the engine is running. Check Gauges Light This light will come briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you on are driving, check your various gages see to if they arein the warning zones.
oil pressure Gage (3.1L V6 ENGINE) The oil pressure gage showsthe engine 3i.l pressure in Zanadian vehiclesindicate pressure in psi (pounds per square nch) when the engine is running. Check Gauges Light This light will come briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you on are driving, check your various gages see to if they arein the warning zones.
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... on for a moment.This is normal. If the light comes on while starting your engine.If the light doesn't comeon, have a low engine pressure oil problem, this light willstay on after you start your vehicle is a level surface), and on bring the engine oilup to theproper level, if necessary. See the... oil, or could also come briefly while on you are starting and stays on, your engine oil level should come in two on other oil problem. Features & Controls If you male a hard stop, thelight may have some other situations: When the ignition is on but theengint is notmnning, the light will...
... on for a moment.This is normal. If the light comes on while starting your engine.If the light doesn't comeon, have a low engine pressure oil problem, this light willstay on after you start your vehicle is a level surface), and on bring the engine oilup to theproper level, if necessary. See the... oil, or could also come briefly while on you are starting and stays on, your engine oil level should come in two on other oil problem. Features & Controls If you male a hard stop, thelight may have some other situations: When the ignition is on but theengint is notmnning, the light will...
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... a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had been drinking.In most preventable of accidents. Safety Belts in your Pontiac: Buckle (See up. Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving The best advice anyone needsto drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police ... common. Allow enough following distance. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in The drinker's body weight. Although it depends on problem. About 20,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each person andsituation, here is too mucha if person plansto drive? You never knowwhen...
... a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had been drinking.In most preventable of accidents. Safety Belts in your Pontiac: Buckle (See up. Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving The best advice anyone needsto drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police ... common. Allow enough following distance. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in The drinker's body weight. Although it depends on problem. About 20,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each person andsituation, here is too mucha if person plansto drive? You never knowwhen...
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... the wheel once you can turn ita full180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop intime. steering around the problem, to reasonable, steady speed. It is better to reduce your speed you as you can from nowhere, or...in front of the curve, Steering in emergencies likethese. Then steer around the problem. If you need to remove as much speed as approach a curve, do it before enter you can be straightaway. Your Pontiac can perform very well in Emergencies and then accelerate gentlyinto the There are ...
... the wheel once you can turn ita full180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop intime. steering around the problem, to reasonable, steady speed. It is better to reduce your speed you as you can from nowhere, or...in front of the curve, Steering in emergencies likethese. Then steer around the problem. If you need to remove as much speed as approach a curve, do it before enter you can be straightaway. Your Pontiac can perform very well in Emergencies and then accelerate gentlyinto the There are ...
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... least twiceas at the daytime. night. you 're driving, don't wear Drive defensively. and slow downwhen you may not realize the surface is skidding. Your problems, or by shifting to a lowergear). Your headlightscan light headlights), slow down , especially on night driving. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to make a lot...
... least twiceas at the daytime. night. you 're driving, don't wear Drive defensively. and slow downwhen you may not realize the surface is skidding. Your problems, or by shifting to a lowergear). Your headlightscan light headlights), slow down , especially on night driving. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to make a lot...
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..., it is to slow down , allow some car washes can actually ride on the road. The water may affect your tires that they can cause problems, too. When fast your view restricted road by spray. If you them. Hydroplaning usuallyhappens at higher speeds. to if avoid puddles. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often...
..., it is to slow down , allow some car washes can actually ride on the road. The water may affect your tires that they can cause problems, too. When fast your view restricted road by spray. If you them. Hydroplaning usuallyhappens at higher speeds. to if avoid puddles. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often...
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.crisscross mostfreeways thatYou'll Try to watch out for whatthe other drivers are going. City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to the freeway. Here areways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to ...
.crisscross mostfreeways thatYou'll Try to watch out for whatthe other drivers are going. City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to the freeway. Here areways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to ...
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...take appropriate action. Be sure you will be driving under severe conditions, include small a bag of sand, a pieceof old carpet or a couple of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. I WinterDriving Here are some winter clothing, outer a small shovel... warning triangles. Don't swing wideor cut across the center of fluid, a rag, some tips for winter. As you stay in your Pontiac in good shape for winter driving: Have your own lane. There could be the alert. Drive at speeds that warn of burlap bags to...
...take appropriate action. Be sure you will be driving under severe conditions, include small a bag of sand, a pieceof old carpet or a couple of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. I WinterDriving Here are some winter clothing, outer a small shovel... warning triangles. Don't swing wideor cut across the center of fluid, a rag, some tips for winter. As you stay in your Pontiac in good shape for winter driving: Have your own lane. There could be the alert. Drive at speeds that warn of burlap bags to...
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Part 5 1 122 122 126 129 138 138 144 145 Problems on the H e r e VOU'II find what todo about some problems that can occur on the road. Ice or Snow ... 42 4 Mud. ROi Hazard Warning Flashers...Jump Starting ...Towing YourPontiac ...Engine Overheating ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Compact Spare Tire...If You're Stuck: In Sand.
Part 5 1 122 122 126 129 138 138 144 145 Problems on the H e r e VOU'II find what todo about some problems that can occur on the road. Ice or Snow ... 42 4 Mud. ROi Hazard Warning Flashers...Jump Starting ...Towing YourPontiac ...Engine Overheating ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Compact Spare Tire...If You're Stuck: In Sand.
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Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you can set one up at theside of the road about 300 feet (100 ...are on and off the flashers, pull out the button. Jump Starting If your turn signal lights l flash on , your battery has down, you have a problem. But please followthe steps below to use another vehicle and some jumper cablesto start your keyis in, and even if the key isn'tin. They... run want to do it safely. Your hazard warning flashers work . Your and rear front turn signals won't work no matter what position your Pontiac.
Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you can set one up at theside of the road about 300 feet (100 ...are on and off the flashers, pull out the button. Jump Starting If your turn signal lights l flash on , your battery has down, you have a problem. But please followthe steps below to use another vehicle and some jumper cablesto start your keyis in, and even if the key isn'tin. They... run want to do it safely. Your hazard warning flashers work . Your and rear front turn signals won't work no matter what position your Pontiac.
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... Connect the red positive (+) cable to negative (-) or a metal enginepart. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you should know. Check that thejumper cablesdon't have looseor missing insulation. Problems on the Road 5. The vehicles could get a short thatwould damagethe battery and maybe other parts, too. 6.
... Connect the red positive (+) cable to negative (-) or a metal enginepart. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you should know. Check that thejumper cablesdon't have looseor missing insulation. Problems on the Road 5. The vehicles could get a short thatwould damagethe battery and maybe other parts, too. 6.
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... shift lever. Whether you call, tellthe towing service: That your transaxle be correct. When the towing service arrives, the let tow operator know that this . Problems on front wheels, unless youmust. The operator may not be damaged. When your vehiclehas been changedor modified sinceit was damaged. Don't have the ignition key... truck (C) Car carrier If your vehicle is being towed, have your vehicle towed the on the Road The make, model,and year of your tow Pontiac. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
... shift lever. Whether you call, tellthe towing service: That your transaxle be correct. When the towing service arrives, the let tow operator know that this . Problems on front wheels, unless youmust. The operator may not be damaged. When your vehiclehas been changedor modified sinceit was damaged. Don't have the ignition key... truck (C) Car carrier If your vehicle is being towed, have your vehicle towed the on the Road The make, model,and year of your tow Pontiac. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.