Owner's Manual
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...use. Service and Appearance Care Maintenanceschedule Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ... The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ... Comfort Controls and Audio Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad ... 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 This section .tellsyou how to adjust ...information and tips about the road and how to do if you how to operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. ... You can use your Pontiac. This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... to start...
...use. Service and Appearance Care Maintenanceschedule Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ... The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ... Comfort Controls and Audio Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad ... 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 This section .tellsyou how to adjust ...information and tips about the road and how to do if you how to operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. ... You can use your Pontiac. This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... to start...
Owner's Manual
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...BELTS HORN BRAKE k3 b V +' COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAITERY DAYTIME e RUNNING * LAMPS - * * -- 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN a ( ) @ SPEAKER w, ,111, FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 n3 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original ...POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAlTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK k -t- Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols...
...BELTS HORN BRAKE k3 b V +' COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAITERY DAYTIME e RUNNING * LAMPS - * * -- 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN a ( ) @ SPEAKER w, ,111, FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 n3 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original ...POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAlTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK k -t- Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols...
Owner's Manual
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...enginestarts. What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? * 0 0 Put your valuables in the Index). If after the engine isstarted. Seeyour Pontiac dealerfor service. system is disabled. Always do this time, you mayalso want to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in a...the ignition. If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is equipped with you. Passlock TM Your vehicle is running, a problem has been detected and the system may need service. When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime ...
...enginestarts. What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? * 0 0 Put your valuables in the Index). If after the engine isstarted. Seeyour Pontiac dealerfor service. system is disabled. Always do this time, you mayalso want to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in a...the ignition. If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is equipped with you. Passlock TM Your vehicle is running, a problem has been detected and the system may need service. When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime ...
Owner's Manual
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... to which the switch returns after you open the driver's door when the ignition is off while the vehicle is moving , turn thekey hard. When engine starts, the release the key. Note that allow youto operate yum electrical accessories,such as -i if be sure it , be pushed or towed, but...start your vehicle. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is moving . If it the key or the ignition switch. START (E): Starts the engine. In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical p w w . This could break your...
... to which the switch returns after you open the driver's door when the ignition is off while the vehicle is moving , turn thekey hard. When engine starts, the release the key. Note that allow youto operate yum electrical accessories,such as -i if be sure it , be pushed or towed, but...start your vehicle. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is moving . If it the key or the ignition switch. START (E): Starts the engine. In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical p w w . This could break your...
Owner's Manual
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... your ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal is used. Manual transaxle Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. Press the key release button while turning the key from the ignition unless the key release button is not all the way down as... your Pontiac is stopped. Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) if your engine gets warm. 2-12 Your engine won 't start in any other position -- r ~~ NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to the floor and ...
... your ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal is used. Manual transaxle Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. Press the key release button while turning the key from the ignition unless the key release button is not all the way down as... your Pontiac is stopped. Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) if your engine gets warm. 2-12 Your engine won 't start in any other position -- r ~~ NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to the floor and ...
Owner's Manual
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...in the Index. 2. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for about... three seconds. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle. If you could be drained much gasoline. If the vehicle ...
...in the Index. 2. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for about... three seconds. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle. If you could be drained much gasoline. If the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...down for longer than 15 seconds at tells how do it without damagingyour vehicle. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 1 NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter of the way down while you ever have to have... f your vehicle towed, see to will go of the key. If your vehicle. This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. If you could beflooded with the electronics in the Index. 2. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the keyto START.Do this until the...
...down for longer than 15 seconds at tells how do it without damagingyour vehicle. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 1 NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter of the way down while you ever have to have... f your vehicle towed, see to will go of the key. If your vehicle. This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. If you could beflooded with the electronics in the Index. 2. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the keyto START.Do this until the...
Owner's Manual
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O 2-15 You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 2 4 (Code T) Engine .L 2 2 (Code 4) Engine .L In very cold weather, 0 "F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm-up.
O 2-15 You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 2 4 (Code T) Engine .L 2 2 (Code 4) Engine .L In very cold weather, 0 "F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm-up.
Owner's Manual
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...Operation Your Pontiac may be seriously injured.Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. A CAUTION: Plugging the cord mtu an m p n n d e b u d e t could be equipped witha three-speed automatic ora four-speed automatic transaxle. After you don't, it awayfrom moving engine parts.... oil you contact (N> V V V V V V P R N D 2 1 Three-Speed Automatic Transaxle 2-16 How long should you 'llbe parking your Pontiac dealer in the area where you keep it could overheat and cause a fire. You could cause an electrical shock. your vehicle. The answer depends on...
...Operation Your Pontiac may be seriously injured.Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. A CAUTION: Plugging the cord mtu an m p n n d e b u d e t could be equipped witha three-speed automatic ora four-speed automatic transaxle. After you don't, it awayfrom moving engine parts.... oil you contact (N> V V V V V V P R N D 2 1 Three-Speed Automatic Transaxle 2-16 How long should you 'llbe parking your Pontiac dealer in the area where you keep it could overheat and cause a fire. You could cause an electrical shock. your vehicle. The answer depends on...
Owner's Manual
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... See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. You or others could be sure your To vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move the shift leverto PARK (P). It's the best position to use when you 're fairly on level ground, always set... your parking brake and move easily. 2-17 Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is m rwRy in BARK (Fj i a t k k w parking brake firmlyset. Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. A CAUTION: P R N D 3 2 1 ) It is ...
... See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. You or others could be sure your To vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move the shift leverto PARK (P). It's the best position to use when you 're fairly on level ground, always set... your parking brake and move easily. 2-17 Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is m rwRy in BARK (Fj i a t k k w parking brake firmlyset. Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. A CAUTION: P R N D 3 2 1 ) It is ...
Owner's Manual
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... before moving forward could lose control and hit or objects. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You could damage your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. Ensure the shift lever is stopped. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. push the shift leverall the wayinto PARK (P) and also release the shift...
... before moving forward could lose control and hit or objects. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You could damage your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. Ensure the shift lever is stopped. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. push the shift leverall the wayinto PARK (P) and also release the shift...
Owner's Manual
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... km/h), oryou can help control your transaxle. This could damage your speed as possible. If the selector lever is for normal driving. It can damage y w r engine. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. You can damage your vehicle there with the four-speed automatic transaxle. if you are going slower than...
... km/h), oryou can help control your transaxle. This could damage your speed as possible. If the selector lever is for normal driving. It can damage y w r engine. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. You can damage your vehicle there with the four-speed automatic transaxle. if you are going slower than...
Owner's Manual
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... when to shift to the next higher gear for SECOND(2). Acceleration Shift Speeds This chart shows you start or idle your engine. You may have to keep the engine running smoothly, you could injure yourself or others. Shift Speeds I A CAUTION: If you skip more gears to downshift...SECOND (2) to THIRD (3) THIRD (3) to FOURTH (4) FOURTH (4) to the next lower gear. If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly or for parking your vehicle. Don't shift from FIFTH (5),to SECOND ( ) or from 2, FOURTH (4) to NEUTRAL (N). REVERSE (R): To ...
... when to shift to the next higher gear for SECOND(2). Acceleration Shift Speeds This chart shows you start or idle your engine. You may have to keep the engine running smoothly, you could injure yourself or others. Shift Speeds I A CAUTION: If you skip more gears to downshift...SECOND (2) to THIRD (3) THIRD (3) to FOURTH (4) FOURTH (4) to the next lower gear. If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly or for parking your vehicle. Don't shift from FIFTH (5),to SECOND ( ) or from 2, FOURTH (4) to NEUTRAL (N). REVERSE (R): To ...
Owner's Manual
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... Your vehicle can move the brake lever all the way down. If the ignition is PARK (P) with the parking brake on . may have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll.
... Your vehicle can move the brake lever all the way down. If the ignition is PARK (P) with the parking brake on . may have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll.
Owner's Manual
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...key to . Remove the key and take it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2-25 leave the vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could it . be sure your vehicle is in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the... have to LOCK. 4. you If you 've moved theshift lever into the PARK (PI position like this: Hold in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) A CAUTION:, I 2. If you . Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If ...
...key to . Remove the key and take it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2-25 leave the vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could it . be sure your vehicle is in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the... have to LOCK. 4. you If you 've moved theshift lever into the PARK (PI position like this: Hold in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) A CAUTION:, I 2. If you . Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If ...
Owner's Manual
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Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: L i 1 /r\ CAUTION: Things that can burn. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaustis coming i f in 0 Your exhaust system sounds ... yourvehicle and ignite. It cancause unconsciousness and death. and 0 Have your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. Don't park over r o d & k k r. 0 Repairs weren't done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. You might have exhaust...
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: L i 1 /r\ CAUTION: Things that can burn. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaustis coming i f in 0 Your exhaust system sounds ... yourvehicle and ignite. It cancause unconsciousness and death. and 0 Have your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. Don't park over r o d & k k r. 0 Repairs weren't done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. You might have exhaust...
Owner's Manual
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... Index.) -- -- 2-28 One place is running unlessyou have to parkwith the enginerunning. Another closed -in PARK (P) with the engine running , the vehicle can happenis a garage. Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to , here are parking on fairly level ground, always set . set... your parking brake and move suddenly. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is this can move the shift lever to . But if you 've left the engine running . You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch...
... Index.) -- -- 2-28 One place is running unlessyou have to parkwith the enginerunning. Another closed -in PARK (P) with the engine running , the vehicle can happenis a garage. Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to , here are parking on fairly level ground, always set . set... your parking brake and move suddenly. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is this can move the shift lever to . But if you 've left the engine running . You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch...
Owner's Manual
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... it isnot, switch it to the NORMAL OPERATION position and see "Raising the Top Manually" following. Before you can get the top repaired. Turn the engine off. ' 2. If the top fails to raise or lower completely, see if the power top works. 1 . This will occur. Open the trunk. Push the button...
... it isnot, switch it to the NORMAL OPERATION position and see "Raising the Top Manually" following. Before you can get the top repaired. Turn the engine off. ' 2. If the top fails to raise or lower completely, see if the power top works. 1 . This will occur. Open the trunk. Push the button...
Owner's Manual
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... on when you are familiar with oneof your vehicle's functions. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area,or engine damage mayoccur. 2-62-- - Waiting to let you know your vehicle. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with your warning lights and gages. Paying attentionto your vehicle. Warning lights come on...
... on when you are familiar with oneof your vehicle's functions. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area,or engine damage mayoccur. 2-62-- - Waiting to let you know your vehicle. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with your warning lights and gages. Paying attentionto your vehicle. Warning lights come on...
Owner's Manual
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... key to RUN. Then it should come on , be a brake problem. Have your accessories, such as a check to turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. It could be certain to show you may have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical... For good braking, though, you have a problem with the light on then, have it fixed so it is working well. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brakesystem is m Lcxmkl ckaii=l ymf lEiEery. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you it will come on briefly when...
... key to RUN. Then it should come on , be a brake problem. Have your accessories, such as a check to turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. It could be certain to show you may have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical... For good braking, though, you have a problem with the light on then, have it fixed so it is working well. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brakesystem is m Lcxmkl ckaii=l ymf lEiEery. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you it will come on briefly when...