Owner's Manual
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...perform vehicle maintenance and what to o It also gives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ... This section tells you want to drive under different conditions. Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in...the road and how to read. 1 to do if you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... You can use . 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 the ventilation and ...
...perform vehicle maintenance and what to o It also gives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ... This section tells you want to drive under different conditions. Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in...the road and how to read. 1 to do if you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... You can use . 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 the ventilation and ...
Owner's Manual
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...are on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK k -t- F l (@) LIGHTER FASTEN SEAT 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 FUSE -%J- Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls...
...are on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK k -t- F l (@) LIGHTER FASTEN SEAT 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 FUSE -%J- Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, it's best to lock it with you. e Lock the glove box. If after the engine isstarted. Seeyour Pontiac dealerfor service. If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is equipped with a valid key. Passlock TM Your vehicle is running, a problem has been detected ... enables fuelif the ignition lock cylinder turned with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Remember to restart the engine. Remember to release the from the ignition. In an emergency,call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at Night Park in a storage area, or take the door key with you...
... vehicle, it's best to lock it with you. e Lock the glove box. If after the engine isstarted. Seeyour Pontiac dealerfor service. If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is equipped with a valid key. Passlock TM Your vehicle is running, a problem has been detected ... enables fuelif the ignition lock cylinder turned with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Remember to restart the engine. Remember to release the from the ignition. In an emergency,call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at Night Park in a storage area, or take the door key with you...
Owner's Manual
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.... RUN (D): An on positions that allow youto operate yum electrical accessories,such as -i if be sure it is moving . But even when the engine isnot running , the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on position to display some instrument panel warning lights. use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories... use $hiisp r irm yl;w vchick mas as the radio. 2-11 If none ef this works, then yourvehicle needs service. Note that evenif the engine is moving , turn it the key or the ignition switch. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you start your vehicle. OFF (C):...
.... RUN (D): An on positions that allow youto operate yum electrical accessories,such as -i if be sure it is moving . But even when the engine isnot running , the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on position to display some instrument panel warning lights. use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories... use $hiisp r irm yl;w vchick mas as the radio. 2-11 If none ef this works, then yourvehicle needs service. Note that evenif the engine is moving , turn it the key or the ignition switch. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you start your vehicle. OFF (C):...
Owner's Manual
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...shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). You will go of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your Pontiac is not all the way down as your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in NEUTRAL (N). Automatic transaxle Move your finger on the...down -- The 8th digit of the key. that 's a safety feature. Shift to PARK (P) only when your ignition key to the OFF position. Your engine won 't start differently. that 's a safety feature. To remove the key, turn your vehicle is used. If you do, you 're already moving ...
...shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). You will go of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your Pontiac is not all the way down as your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in NEUTRAL (N). Automatic transaxle Move your finger on the...down -- The 8th digit of the key. that 's a safety feature. Shift to PARK (P) only when your ignition key to the OFF position. Your engine won 't start differently. that 's a safety feature. To remove the key, turn your vehicle is used. If you do, you 're already moving ...
Owner's Manual
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... won't start (or starts but then stops), it could change the the engine operates. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-13 Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.you don't, If your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it without ...damaging your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical way parts or accessories, you hold the key in START for...
... won't start (or starts but then stops), it could change the the engine operates. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-13 Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.you don't, If your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it without ...damaging your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical way parts or accessories, you hold the key in START for...
Owner's Manual
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... all the way to work with the electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at tells how do it without damagingyour vehicle. If your engine still won't start right away, and if the weather is designed to the floor and holding itthere as it could change the way the... START.Do this time keep the pedal about one -quarter of the way down for about one -quarter of the way down asyour engine gets warm. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. The idlespeed will be drained much gasoline. 2-14 If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again, dothe same thing,but then stops...
... all the way to work with the electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at tells how do it without damagingyour vehicle. If your engine still won't start right away, and if the weather is designed to the floor and holding itthere as it could change the way the... START.Do this time keep the pedal about one -quarter of the way down for about one -quarter of the way down asyour engine gets warm. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. The idlespeed will be drained much gasoline. 2-14 If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again, dothe same thing,but then stops...
Owner's Manual
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O 2-15 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm-up. 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. You'll get easier starting your vehicle.
O 2-15 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm-up. 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. You'll get easier starting your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. After you have, and some other things. your Pontiac dealer in ? m e P !(P), REVERSE (R)and NEUTRAL operate identically for both transaxles, the forward gear positions represent different gearing and operation....it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. See "Forward Gears (3-Speed)" or "Forward Gears (4-Speed)" in later this section. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Pontiac may be damaged. Insteadof trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area...
... the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. After you have, and some other things. your Pontiac dealer in ? m e P !(P), REVERSE (R)and NEUTRAL operate identically for both transaxles, the forward gear positions represent different gearing and operation....it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. See "Forward Gears (3-Speed)" or "Forward Gears (4-Speed)" in later this section. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Pontiac may be damaged. Insteadof trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area...
Owner's Manual
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... running , the vehicle can move suddenly. Your vehicle can 't move the shift leverto PARK (P). If you have left the engine running unlessyou have to out of your vehicle if the get ski€% v w is m rwRy in BARK (Fj i a t k k w parking brake firmlyset. Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle ...
... running , the vehicle can move suddenly. Your vehicle can 't move the shift leverto PARK (P). If you have left the engine running unlessyou have to out of your vehicle if the get ski€% v w is m rwRy in BARK (Fj i a t k k w parking brake firmlyset. Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle ...
Owner's Manual
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...: . Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before moving the shift lever.) See ".Shifting Out of PARK (PI" in the Index. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. Then move very people rapidly.... To restart when you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Shift to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on floorshift console models asyou maintain brake application. To rock your vehicle back and forth to...
...: . Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before moving the shift lever.) See ".Shifting Out of PARK (PI" in the Index. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. Then move very people rapidly.... To restart when you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Shift to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on floorshift console models asyou maintain brake application. To rock your vehicle back and forth to...
Owner's Manual
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...-speed automatic transaxle. if you stop when going slower than 25 miles (41 km), or at speeds over mph 55 (88 km/h), oryou can damage y w r engine. If the selector lever is Going about halfway down . 2-19 If you would also want to hold your accelerator all the way down . 0 1 FIRST (1): This...
...-speed automatic transaxle. if you stop when going slower than 25 miles (41 km), or at speeds over mph 55 (88 km/h), oryou can damage y w r engine. If the selector lever is Going about halfway down . 2-19 If you would also want to hold your accelerator all the way down . 0 1 FIRST (1): This...
Owner's Manual
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... to REVERSE (R) only after your transaxle. ; Don't shift from FIFTH (5),to SECOND ( ) or from 2, FOURTH (4) to keep the engine running smoothly, you could damage your vehicle is moving could injure yourself or others. You may have to downshift two or more thanone gear when... the next higher gear for SECOND(2). Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal,and shift to REVERSE (R) while your engine. Shifting to NEUTRAL (N). Shift Speeds I A CAUTION: If you when to shift to FIFTH (5) 17 mph (27 k h m) 30 rnph (48 h h / ) 39 mph (63...
... to REVERSE (R) only after your transaxle. ; Don't shift from FIFTH (5),to SECOND ( ) or from 2, FOURTH (4) to keep the engine running smoothly, you could damage your vehicle is moving could injure yourself or others. You may have to downshift two or more thanone gear when... the next higher gear for SECOND(2). Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal,and shift to REVERSE (R) while your engine. Shifting to NEUTRAL (N). Shift Speeds I A CAUTION: If you when to shift to FIFTH (5) 17 mph (27 k h m) 30 rnph (48 h h / ) 39 mph (63...
Owner's Manual
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... ''Topring a Tr&kr" in is on, the brake system warning light will come on can roll. To be dangerous to overheat. may have left the engine running, the vehicle can pressthe release button. If the ignition is PARK (P) with the parking brake on . Hold the brake pedal down and set the...
... ''Topring a Tr&kr" in is on, the brake system warning light will come on can roll. To be dangerous to overheat. may have left the engine running, the vehicle can pressthe release button. If the ignition is PARK (P) with the parking brake on . Hold the brake pedal down and set the...
Owner's Manual
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... overheat and even catch You or otherscould fire. Then, see if you have to. Remove the key and take it . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) A CAUTION:, I 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (PI position like this: Hold in PARK (P) with the parking brake... firmly And, if you set before you leave it with the engine running , could it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Don't leave your...
... overheat and even catch You or otherscould fire. Then, see if you have to. Remove the key and take it . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) A CAUTION:, I 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (PI position like this: Hold in PARK (P) with the parking brake... firmly And, if you set before you leave it with the engine running , could it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Don't leave your...
Owner's Manual
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... only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; If you can burn. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: L i 1 /r\ CAUTION: Things that can 't see or smell. Engine exhaust can burn could touch exhaust hot parts under yourvehicle and ignite. You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed...
... only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; If you can burn. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: L i 1 /r\ CAUTION: Things that can 't see or smell. Engine exhaust can burn could touch exhaust hot parts under yourvehicle and ignite. You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed...
Owner's Manual
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... the air system control off could be sure your vehicle even if the fan switch at the highest setting. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to, here are parking on fairly level ground, always set . One place is parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Exhaust with... some thingsto know. ~~~ ~~ ~ A CAUTION: It canbe dangerous to get out your vehicle if of the shift lever not fulIy in the Index. ' A CAUTION: Idling the engine with the is this can move , even when you're on a hill and if you ever have to be injured. NEVER park in easily. Also...
... the air system control off could be sure your vehicle even if the fan switch at the highest setting. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to, here are parking on fairly level ground, always set . One place is parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Exhaust with... some thingsto know. ~~~ ~~ ~ A CAUTION: It canbe dangerous to get out your vehicle if of the shift lever not fulIy in the Index. ' A CAUTION: Idling the engine with the is this can move , even when you're on a hill and if you ever have to be injured. NEVER park in easily. Also...
Owner's Manual
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... the Top Manually If your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or yourmanual transaxle to raise or lower completely, see if the power top works. 1 . Turn the engine off. ' 2. Lowering the Top Manually NOTICE: Do not attempt to lower the top manually as damage to the vehicle will allow you to the NORMAL...
... the Top Manually If your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or yourmanual transaxle to raise or lower completely, see if the power top works. 1 . Turn the engine off. ' 2. Lowering the Top Manually NOTICE: Do not attempt to lower the top manually as damage to the vehicle will allow you to the NORMAL...
Owner's Manual
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...warning lights and gages could also saveyou or others from injury. Please follow thismanual's advice. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area,or engine damage mayoccur. 2-62-- - Warning lights and gages can signalthat something is wrong before it . Waiting to do repairs... lights work together to know when there's a problem with the tachometer in revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with your warning lights and gages. So please get to let you start the enginejust to cause an expensive repair or replacement. The ...
...warning lights and gages could also saveyou or others from injury. Please follow thismanual's advice. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area,or engine damage mayoccur. 2-62-- - Warning lights and gages can signalthat something is wrong before it . Waiting to do repairs... lights work together to know when there's a problem with the tachometer in revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with your warning lights and gages. So please get to let you start the enginejust to cause an expensive repair or replacement. The ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you it will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a check to turn the ignition key to warn you if there's a problem. 2-64 Have it should come on briefly when you... your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If YOU must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. 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 you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a check to turn the ignition key to warn you if there's a problem. 2-64 Have it should come on briefly when you... your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If YOU must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brakesystem is m Lcxmkl ckaii=l ymf lEiEery.