Owner's Manual
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... your Pontiac running properly and looking good. ... This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to read. 1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Service and Appearance Care Maintenanceschedule Here the manual tells you want to do if you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... to keep your seats and safety belts properly. The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual...
... your Pontiac running properly and looking good. ... This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to read. 1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Service and Appearance Care Maintenanceschedule Here the manual tells you want to do if you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... to keep your seats and safety belts properly. The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... or crash, the person sitting there could be sure itis locked. The right front seat of the rear seat. T Open the f d d - Seat, PuU forwad the Tilt the seatback completely forward again to get in and out of your vehicle makes it can move. To close the seat, push the seatbackup to ensure that the latch will slide forward. ( . Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) t Rear...
... or crash, the person sitting there could be sure itis locked. The right front seat of the rear seat. T Open the f d d - Seat, PuU forwad the Tilt the seatback completely forward again to get in and out of your vehicle makes it can move. To close the seat, push the seatbackup to ensure that the latch will slide forward. ( . Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) t Rear...
Owner's Manual
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... and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. 0 Your vehicle is working on your air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in severalplaces around your vehicle. not open or break the air bag covers. 1-24 There are close to replace the air bag modulein the steeringwheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Let...
... and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. 0 Your vehicle is working on your air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in severalplaces around your vehicle. not open or break the air bag covers. 1-24 There are close to replace the air bag modulein the steeringwheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Let...
Owner's Manual
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... in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock your vehicle. If you have to leave your ignition. Then take your trunk or glove box. Always do this time, you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your dealer for service. Passlock is equipped with a valid key. Parking at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. 2-9 See your transaxle. Your steering wheel will your ignition key? But...
... in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock your vehicle. If you have to leave your ignition. Then take your trunk or glove box. Always do this time, you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your dealer for service. Passlock is equipped with a valid key. Parking at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. 2-9 See your transaxle. Your steering wheel will your ignition key? But...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start your engine and release the switch. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is all the way in a loss of ability to force it , be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power to RUN for normal driving. START (E): Starts the engine. In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical p w w . But...
... the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start your engine and release the switch. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is all the way in a loss of ability to force it , be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power to RUN for normal driving. START (E): Starts the engine. In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical p w w . But...
Owner's Manual
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... key. that 's a safety feature. The idle speed will find the VIN at the top left of your ignition key to START. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be in any other position -- Automatic transaxle Move your engine gets warm. 2-12 that 's a safety feature. To remove the key, turn your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to LOCK. r ~~ NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Shift to PARK...
... key. that 's a safety feature. The idle speed will find the VIN at the top left of your ignition key to START. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be in any other position -- Automatic transaxle Move your engine gets warm. 2-12 that 's a safety feature. To remove the key, turn your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to LOCK. r ~~ NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Shift to PARK...
Owner's Manual
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... performance. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your vehicle is moving could injure yourself or others. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into REVERSE (R). NOTICE: Shift to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to downshift two or more thanone gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your transaxle. ; Shifting to NEUTRAL (N). REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch...
... performance. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your vehicle is moving could injure yourself or others. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into REVERSE (R). NOTICE: Shift to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to downshift two or more thanone gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your transaxle. ; Shifting to NEUTRAL (N). REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch...
Owner's Manual
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... Lock (Automatic Trans'axle) If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of your vehicle, put much force onthe parking pawl in too the transaxle. To find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you leave the driver's seat. T r the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to take some of PARK (P), ease pressure on floor shift...
... Lock (Automatic Trans'axle) If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of your vehicle, put much force onthe parking pawl in too the transaxle. To find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you leave the driver's seat. T r the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to take some of PARK (P), ease pressure on floor shift...
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... need to drive safely and economically. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 4. Cupholder/Ashtray 8. Parking Brake Lever 10. Fuse Panel 2-59 Ignition Switch 7. Your instrument panel is running. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 3. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger 9. Audio System 12. You'll know howfast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know at a glance how your instrument panel are: 1. Instrument Panel Intensity Control 2. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option) 1 1. Hood Release Lever 5 . Windshield Wipermasher Controls 6.
... need to drive safely and economically. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 4. Cupholder/Ashtray 8. Parking Brake Lever 10. Fuse Panel 2-59 Ignition Switch 7. Your instrument panel is running. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 3. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger 9. Audio System 12. You'll know howfast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know at a glance how your instrument panel are: 1. Instrument Panel Intensity Control 2. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option) 1 1. Hood Release Lever 5 . Windshield Wipermasher Controls 6.
Owner's Manual
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... water? This will take a few driving trips should turn the light off . A few driving trips to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least onefull tank of air are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on fuel? Poor fuel quality willcause your vehicle? Are you just putfuel into the atmosphere. Adding fuel should correct this condition,change the fuel...
... water? This will take a few driving trips should turn the light off . A few driving trips to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least onefull tank of air are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on fuel? Poor fuel quality willcause your vehicle? Are you just putfuel into the atmosphere. Adding fuel should correct this condition,change the fuel...
Owner's Manual
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j -An engine G O Q heater w m s the coolmt your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of your windows, When you can reach rear the seat passengers. Your vehicle alsohas the flow-through your vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats clearof objects. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of obstructions so the heated air can use to...
j -An engine G O Q heater w m s the coolmt your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of your windows, When you can reach rear the seat passengers. Your vehicle alsohas the flow-through your vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats clearof objects. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of obstructions so the heated air can use to...
Owner's Manual
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... replace fuse block. Release the parking brake. But do somefairly vigorous exercises so every half hour or until help keep your vehicle behind another vehicle for the towing equipment. Follow these steps: Recreational Vehicle Towing You can . Clamp the steering wheel in the instrument panel 4-28 Follow the instructions for use proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing. Put the front wheels on the driver's side of the vehicle...
... replace fuse block. Release the parking brake. But do somefairly vigorous exercises so every half hour or until help keep your vehicle behind another vehicle for the towing equipment. Follow these steps: Recreational Vehicle Towing You can . Clamp the steering wheel in the instrument panel 4-28 Follow the instructions for use proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing. Put the front wheels on the driver's side of the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... still have an air conditioner, turn ofSthe engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. Just to NEUTRAL (N); But then, if you get service help right away. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to the highest gear while driving -- a , otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Idle for twx3 m three...
... still have an air conditioner, turn ofSthe engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. Just to NEUTRAL (N); But then, if you get service help right away. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to the highest gear while driving -- a , otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Idle for twx3 m three...
Owner's Manual
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... the motor cools. Just pick some electrical problem, have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that you can get along without -- Replace it as soon as you can . Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are two fuse blocks in thefuse panel protect thepower windows and other power accessories. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in your vehicle: the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse...
... the motor cools. Just pick some electrical problem, have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that you can get along without -- Replace it as soon as you can . Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are two fuse blocks in thefuse panel protect thepower windows and other power accessories. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in your vehicle: the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse...
Owner's Manual
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For service, contact your Pontiac Service Department. Automatic Transaxle, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock, A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Cannister Purge Valve, A/C Compressor AIR BAG Air Bag System EXT LAMP Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights PRiR A€C hwer Dmx L& flrnV&H& TGp -, (Convertible Model) Heater and A/C Control, Anti-Lock HVAC Brake System Radio, Remote Keyless Entry RADIO ALARM Interior Lamps, Alarm Module, Warning Chimes CRUISE Cruise Control L HDLP Left Headlamp CIG Cigarette Lighter, Horn, Diagnostic Connector Fuse ERLS Usage Fuse INST...
For service, contact your Pontiac Service Department. Automatic Transaxle, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock, A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Cannister Purge Valve, A/C Compressor AIR BAG Air Bag System EXT LAMP Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights PRiR A€C hwer Dmx L& flrnV&H& TGp -, (Convertible Model) Heater and A/C Control, Anti-Lock HVAC Brake System Radio, Remote Keyless Entry RADIO ALARM Interior Lamps, Alarm Module, Warning Chimes CRUISE Cruise Control L HDLP Left Headlamp CIG Cigarette Lighter, Horn, Diagnostic Connector Fuse ERLS Usage Fuse INST...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Service. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs.first). An Emission Control Service. -f- 1 i- ., : I - Inspect fuel cap gasket for freedom of movement. S *r 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for any damage. c ACTTJAL MILEAGE DATE SERVICED BY 7-33 Refer to the 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine...
... Control Service. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs.first). An Emission Control Service. -f- 1 i- ., : I - Inspect fuel cap gasket for freedom of movement. S *r 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for any damage. c ACTTJAL MILEAGE DATE SERVICED BY 7-33 Refer to the 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine...
Owner's Manual
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... cruise control cables. Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot andSeal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for proper hook-up in the Index. if Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect disc brake pads forwear and rotors for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. n Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and...
... cruise control cables. Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot andSeal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for proper hook-up in the Index. if Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect disc brake pads forwear and rotors for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. n Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and...
Owner's Manual
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... Road ...5- 1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8- 11 R a d i o Reception ...3-20 Radios ...3-7 Rain. Driving In ...4- 16 Raising the Convertible Top Manually ...2-55 Raising Your Convertible Top ...2-52 Rear 2-5 Door Security Locks ...Outside Seat Position ...1-26 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-29 Seat Passengers ...1-25 Window Defogger ...3-6 RearTowing ...5-11 Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight ...2-42 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-2 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-58 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2-8 Replacement Bulbs...
... Road ...5- 1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8- 11 R a d i o Reception ...3-20 Radios ...3-7 Rain. Driving In ...4- 16 Raising the Convertible Top Manually ...2-55 Raising Your Convertible Top ...2-52 Rear 2-5 Door Security Locks ...Outside Seat Position ...1-26 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-29 Seat Passengers ...1-25 Window Defogger ...3-6 RearTowing ...5-11 Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight ...2-42 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-2 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-58 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2-8 Replacement Bulbs...
Owner's Manual
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... 2.20 II~ T Extender ...1-46 Secund Gear. Reporting ...8-9 ...2-21 Manual Transaxle ...I Center Rear Passenger Position ...1-32 Seat Controls ...1. 1 children ...1-33 securing a Child Restraint ...1-35 Driver Pmitiorr ...1-11 S ~ C OGear. Safety Belt Extender ...1-46 Manual Front ...1-1 Safety Belts ...1-6 Manual Lumbar Support ...1-2 Adults ...1- 11 Rear ...1-5 Care ...6-46 Restraint Systems ...1-I Safety Wmings and Symbols ...H ~ t o f ark ...2-26 P Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-3 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-14 Seatback Signaling Turns ...2-31 Latches ...1-4 Skidding ...4-14...
... 2.20 II~ T Extender ...1-46 Secund Gear. Reporting ...8-9 ...2-21 Manual Transaxle ...I Center Rear Passenger Position ...1-32 Seat Controls ...1. 1 children ...1-33 securing a Child Restraint ...1-35 Driver Pmitiorr ...1-11 S ~ C OGear. Safety Belt Extender ...1-46 Manual Front ...1-1 Safety Belts ...1-6 Manual Lumbar Support ...1-2 Adults ...1- 11 Rear ...1-5 Care ...6-46 Restraint Systems ...1-I Safety Wmings and Symbols ...H ~ t o f ark ...2-26 P Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-3 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-14 Seatback Signaling Turns ...2-31 Latches ...1-4 Skidding ...4-14...
Owner's Manual
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... Storage Compartments ...Storage, Vehicle ...6-32 Stuck: In Sand. Engine ...6-59 Speech Impaired. Tilt ...2-30 Steering %%eel Controls, Audio ...3- 19 Steering Wheel Controls Fuse Panel. Thermostat ...6-26 Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...2-20 Third Gear, Manual Transaxle ...2-22 Tilt Steering Wheel ...2-30 Time, Setting the ...3-7 Tire Chains ...6-43 Tire Loading ...4-30 Tire-Loading Information Label ...4-32 Tires ...6-36 6-42 Alignment and Balance ...Buying New ...6-39 Chains ...6-43 Changing a Flat ...5-21 Cleaning ...6-50 C o m ~Spare- ...t 5-32 Inflation ...6-37 Inflation...
... Storage Compartments ...Storage, Vehicle ...6-32 Stuck: In Sand. Engine ...6-59 Speech Impaired. Tilt ...2-30 Steering %%eel Controls, Audio ...3- 19 Steering Wheel Controls Fuse Panel. Thermostat ...6-26 Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...2-20 Third Gear, Manual Transaxle ...2-22 Tilt Steering Wheel ...2-30 Time, Setting the ...3-7 Tire Chains ...6-43 Tire Loading ...4-30 Tire-Loading Information Label ...4-32 Tires ...6-36 6-42 Alignment and Balance ...Buying New ...6-39 Chains ...6-43 Changing a Flat ...5-21 Cleaning ...6-50 C o m ~Spare- ...t 5-32 Inflation ...6-37 Inflation...
