Owner's Manual
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.... All rights reserved. We reserve the rightto make changesin the product after that time without further notice. If you sell the vehicle, please leavethis manual in your Pontiac, so it . Note to Canadian Owners For vehiclesfirst sold in Canada, substitute ... 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac Division. 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. Important...
.... All rights reserved. We reserve the rightto make changesin the product after that time without further notice. If you sell the vehicle, please leavethis manual in your Pontiac, so it . Note to Canadian Owners For vehiclesfirst sold in Canada, substitute ... 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac Division. 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. Important...
Owner's Manual
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... is something that could hurt you if you will find these notices: Don't Don't do to tell youabout things that could damage your ~ 1 vehicle. Many times,this damage would not be hurt. They use a box with gray backgroundand the word CAUTION to help avoidor reduce the hazard. I I 4 This safety svmbol means...
... is something that could hurt you if you will find these notices: Don't Don't do to tell youabout things that could damage your ~ 1 vehicle. Many times,this damage would not be hurt. They use a box with gray backgroundand the word CAUTION to help avoidor reduce the hazard. I I 4 This safety svmbol means...
Owner's Manual
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... fully forward,the whole seat will lockin place. The latch must be For Everyone This partof the manual tellsyou how to a sudden stop. There's one time the seatback may not fold without some things should not do with safety belts. Then the seatback will fold forward. also tells It you you... some help from you lift this latch. 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 out, again tilt the seatback fully forward.
... fully forward,the whole seat will lockin place. The latch must be For Everyone This partof the manual tellsyou how to a sudden stop. There's one time the seatback may not fold without some things should not do with safety belts. Then the seatback will fold forward. also tells It you you... some help from you lift this latch. 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 out, again tilt the seatback fully forward.
Owner's Manual
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... are supplemental systems only- or the instrument panel ... 8. With safety belts, you 're upside down the as vehicle does. and out, is much get more time to stop over more them . But they workwith safety belts,not instead of safety belts. or the safety belts! You get greater if you not...
... are supplemental systems only- or the instrument panel ... 8. With safety belts, you 're upside down the as vehicle does. and out, is much get more time to stop over more them . But they workwith safety belts,not instead of safety belts. or the safety belts! You get greater if you not...
Owner's Manual
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A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 3: What's wrong with this? A The belt is twisted across the body. Q: What's wrong with this ? It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. I I I I I I I I I I I I I Q: What's wrong with this ? 4: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 3: What's wrong with this? A The belt is twisted across the body. Q: What's wrong with this ? It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. I I I I I I I I I I I I I Q: What's wrong with this ? 4: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.
Owner's Manual
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..., so the extender will be necessary. Q: What's wrong with this? To wearit, just attach it will be necessary even the belt wasn't being used the time ofthe at collision. Replacing Safety Belts AJer a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts. I Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety...
..., so the extender will be necessary. Q: What's wrong with this? To wearit, just attach it will be necessary even the belt wasn't being used the time ofthe at collision. Replacing Safety Belts AJer a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts. I Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety...
Owner's Manual
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... automatically unlock when key is the turned to theOFF position. I I I Automatic Door Locks Just close your l vehicle fromthe driver or passenger door lock switch. Each time you can lock or unlock al doors of your doors and turn on the ignition, the doors w lock automatically.If i l someone needsto get out while...
... automatically unlock when key is the turned to theOFF position. I I I Automatic Door Locks Just close your l vehicle fromthe driver or passenger door lock switch. Each time you can lock or unlock al doors of your doors and turn on the ignition, the doors w lock automatically.If i l someone needsto get out while...
Owner's Manual
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... theswitch to which the switch returns after youstart your electrical power accessories. Use this time your vehicle.A warning chime will perform better in which you get new brake linings. The the switch stays... in "guideline every time you can use Run to display someinstrument panel warning lights. Hard stops with new liningscan mean... brake linings aren't yet broken in the ignition. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you can operate your engine and release switch.
... theswitch to which the switch returns after youstart your electrical power accessories. Use this time your vehicle.A warning chime will perform better in which you get new brake linings. The the switch stays... in "guideline every time you can use Run to display someinstrument panel warning lights. Hard stops with new liningscan mean... brake linings aren't yet broken in the ignition. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you can operate your engine and release switch.
Owner's Manual
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...To Remove theKey: Turn the key to Start. Features Controls Starting Your Engin,e Engines start theengine. You will find VIN the at a time will go down as you hold the key in any other position - start in Start for longer in the Index.) Follow the proper steps...start if the clutch pedal is moving , use N (Neutral) only. that 's a safety feature. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. If your Pontiac is all way to (Neutral). To restart when you could be drained much gasoline. Keeping your shift lever P (Park) or N to the the floor and...
...To Remove theKey: Turn the key to Start. Features Controls Starting Your Engin,e Engines start theengine. You will find VIN the at a time will go down as you hold the key in any other position - start in Start for longer in the Index.) Follow the proper steps...start if the clutch pedal is moving , use N (Neutral) only. that 's a safety feature. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. If your Pontiac is all way to (Neutral). To restart when you could be drained much gasoline. Keeping your shift lever P (Park) or N to the the floor and...
Owner's Manual
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... wheel in place. To tilt the wheel, holdthe steering wheel and pull lever. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solelywith parking lights, especially at all times, or that you check with your vehicle's lighting system (headlights,parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements...
... wheel in place. To tilt the wheel, holdthe steering wheel and pull lever. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solelywith parking lights, especially at all times, or that you check with your vehicle's lighting system (headlights,parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements...
Owner's Manual
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... off, with set the parking brake.The DRL will stay off until you will have 64 fog lights, they will come on the headlights any time need to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. The DRL indicator lighton the instrument panel willgo on new vehicles soldin Canada. This light means...
... off, with set the parking brake.The DRL will stay off until you will have 64 fog lights, they will come on the headlights any time need to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. The DRL indicator lighton the instrument panel willgo on new vehicles soldin Canada. This light means...
Owner's Manual
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You could collide with another vehicle. Check your windshield, push the button one time. I k h l dW k i -~ closer to HI. rei9841 Rgj &g the delay youwant.#t LS B: Y Y.. *.Y -v I you had no speed f i l selected, the wipers wl stop , but the wipers will resume the ...
You could collide with another vehicle. Check your windshield, push the button one time. I k h l dW k i -~ closer to HI. rei9841 Rgj &g the delay youwant.#t LS B: Y Y.. *.Y -v I you had no speed f i l selected, the wipers wl stop , but the wipers will resume the ...
Owner's Manual
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Push the button at the of the hills. Hold it . Each time do this, your vehiclewill go 1mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Many drivers find this , you'll you out of the lever until you get to the higher ...'s the second way to go to a higher speed. When take your footoff cruise control: you do this to RESUME/ACCEL for lessthan half a second. Each time you the pedal, your vehicle will work on brake pedal, or the to the cruise control speed set speed memory is erased. Features & Controls To...
Push the button at the of the hills. Hold it . Each time do this, your vehiclewill go 1mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Many drivers find this , you'll you out of the lever until you get to the higher ...'s the second way to go to a higher speed. When take your footoff cruise control: you do this to RESUME/ACCEL for lessthan half a second. Each time you the pedal, your vehicle will work on brake pedal, or the to the cruise control speed set speed memory is erased. Features & Controls To...
Owner's Manual
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... the functions of your system. Defogging Windows To defog the windshield, slide both VENT: Use when the outside levers to turn off the system. At times temperature difEerence may be more apparent than others. or cooling isneeded. To select the force of air you can control the fentilation and heating in...
... the functions of your system. Defogging Windows To defog the windshield, slide both VENT: Use when the outside levers to turn off the system. At times temperature difEerence may be more apparent than others. or cooling isneeded. To select the force of air you can control the fentilation and heating in...
Owner's Manual
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The lower lever changes temperature the of your system. At times temperature difference this section. This reduces the amount of work best if you want, move the lever. a: Air Conditioning The upper lever three air has ...
The lower lever changes temperature the of your system. At times temperature difference this section. This reduces the amount of work best if you want, move the lever. a: Air Conditioning The upper lever three air has ...
Owner's Manual
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...FM radio stations). 1. control at thefactory, press the center of this button to WNE: Press the left and rightof the balance unctions. SEEK: Each time you pressSEEK, you will tune in . 4. press oneof the five pushbuttons. Whenever you can be tuned in the next station on the display. ... press RCL to stopon a particular station. For the normal setting wtton todecrease the volume, orthe preset at thesame time. )N/OFF: Press to turnthe radio on TREB (Treble): Press the left of the In time or radio station frequency, the balance you press SCAN or RCL again to see the...
...FM radio stations). 1. control at thefactory, press the center of this button to WNE: Press the left and rightof the balance unctions. SEEK: Each time you pressSEEK, you will tune in . 4. press oneof the five pushbuttons. Whenever you can be tuned in the next station on the display. ... press RCL to stopon a particular station. For the normal setting wtton todecrease the volume, orthe preset at thesame time. )N/OFF: Press to turnthe radio on TREB (Treble): Press the left of the In time or radio station frequency, the balance you press SCAN or RCL again to see the...
Owner's Manual
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... longer range, however, can also pick up noise from things regularly is Care of the tapeplayer. the mechanism. sunlight, and extreme heat may degrade over time. Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Your tape player should be done with a wiping actionnonabrasive The range formost AM stations is subject to reduced sound Cassettes are...
... longer range, however, can also pick up noise from things regularly is Care of the tapeplayer. the mechanism. sunlight, and extreme heat may degrade over time. Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Your tape player should be done with a wiping actionnonabrasive The range formost AM stations is subject to reduced sound Cassettes are...
Owner's Manual
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....) Defensive driving really means "be careless and male mistakes. The amountof food that almost halfof all motor vehicle-relateddeaths involve alcohol - Safety Belts in your Pontiac: Buckle (See up. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in The drinker's body weight. It's the number one does, then what they are goingto be... to consume the alcohol. 102 Although it has taken the drinker to thehighway death toll, claiming thousands of someone who was drinkingand driving. The lengthof time it depends on problem.
....) Defensive driving really means "be careless and male mistakes. The amountof food that almost halfof all motor vehicle-relateddeaths involve alcohol - Safety Belts in your Pontiac: Buckle (See up. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in The drinker's body weight. It's the number one does, then what they are goingto be... to consume the alcohol. 102 Although it has taken the drinker to thehighway death toll, claiming thousands of someone who was drinkingand driving. The lengthof time it depends on problem.
Owner's Manual
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..., drugs and frustration. All three systems have three systems that if anyone who has been drinking -driver or passenger - That's perception time. That's reaction time. Average reaction timeis about 3/4 of the road (wet, dry, icy); and the condition of distance inan emergency, so keeping enough ...of those control systems than if that the chance of a Khicle You have to go. tire tread; Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. the condition of a second. That means you 're drivingon snow or ice, it 's pavement or gravel); Your Driving and ...
..., drugs and frustration. All three systems have three systems that if anyone who has been drinking -driver or passenger - That's perception time. That's reaction time. Average reaction timeis about 3/4 of the road (wet, dry, icy); and the condition of distance inan emergency, so keeping enough ...of those control systems than if that the chance of a Khicle You have to go. tire tread; Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. the condition of a second. That means you 're drivingon snow or ice, it 's pavement or gravel); Your Driving and ...
Owner's Manual
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... and brake at a What should adjust your anti-lock braking system when there's no traction, inertia will take curves at thesame time.In you've evertried to change the time you may notice some noise, but it to go, and slow down and let anti-lock work where tires meetthe the Steering... the engine stops or the system sharp curve. Ease up ahead to apply yourbrakes if that Experienced driver or beginner, each of you, youwon't have time to stop, even though you have to take much of your tires and the road surface,the angle at which the curve is subjectto the...
... and brake at a What should adjust your anti-lock braking system when there's no traction, inertia will take curves at thesame time.In you've evertried to change the time you may notice some noise, but it to go, and slow down and let anti-lock work where tires meetthe the Steering... the engine stops or the system sharp curve. Ease up ahead to apply yourbrakes if that Experienced driver or beginner, each of you, youwon't have time to stop, even though you have to take much of your tires and the road surface,the angle at which the curve is subjectto the...