Owner's Manual
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... and how e get service and owner publications. CustomerAssistanceInformation Index ... 8-1 9-1 This section tells you how to keep your Pontiac. The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ... This section explains how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. This section tells you want to drive under ... find helpful information and tips about the road and how to read. 1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use . It also explains the "SRS" system. ... to do if you information...
... and how e get service and owner publications. CustomerAssistanceInformation Index ... 8-1 9-1 This section tells you how to keep your Pontiac. The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ... This section explains how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. This section tells you want to drive under ... find helpful information and tips about the road and how to read. 1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use . It also explains the "SRS" system. ... to do if you information...
Owner's Manual
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... on the road. We support voluntary technician certification, GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, PONTIAC and the PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" forPontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. Mississauga...
... on the road. We support voluntary technician certification, GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, PONTIAC and the PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" forPontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. Mississauga...
Owner's Manual
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...symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to help you learn about things that 's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find a circle You 1 with a slash through ...place tolook for what to do this," or "Don't let this , it will finda number of the manual. Please read theirowner3 manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols You will ... caution area, we tell you what you need is the Index in 1 this manual, you what the hazard is something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. How to Use ...
...symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to help you learn about things that 's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find a circle You 1 with a slash through ...place tolook for what to do this," or "Don't let this , it will finda number of the manual. Please read theirowner3 manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols You will ... caution area, we tell you what you need is the Index in 1 this manual, you what the hazard is something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. How to Use ...
Owner's Manual
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... notices: h i NOTICE: i In the notice area, wetell you might see warning labels on your warranty, and it could 7iam;rge y w r vekicie, =w . . When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle.Many times, this book you will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. iV
... notices: h i NOTICE: i In the notice area, wetell you might see warning labels on your warranty, and it could 7iam;rge y w r vekicie, =w . . When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle.Many times, this book you will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. iV
Owner's Manual
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... Controls This section tells you should not do with your body, to . and also about the seats -- Slide the seat to adjust them -- Driver's Seat . Manual Front Seats , , CAUTION: ! % . . Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle is not moving , The sudden movement codd startle and confuse you, or make sure... you don't want it . You can also learn aboutsome things you about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Then release the lever and try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked into place. 1-1
... Controls This section tells you should not do with your body, to . and also about the seats -- Slide the seat to adjust them -- Driver's Seat . Manual Front Seats , , CAUTION: ! % . . Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle is not moving , The sudden movement codd startle and confuse you, or make sure... you don't want it . You can also learn aboutsome things you about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Then release the lever and try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked into place. 1-1
Owner's Manual
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... position.- Slide the seatto where you want it . Pullup on the lever and the seatwill go to Release the lever lock the seatback. Manual Lumbar Support (Option) The manual lumbar support control is locked into place. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever onthe outer side of the seat and movethe seatback...
... position.- Slide the seatto where you want it . Pullup on the lever and the seatwill go to Release the lever lock the seatback. Manual Lumbar Support (Option) The manual lumbar support control is locked into place. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever onthe outer side of the seat and movethe seatback...
Owner's Manual
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... much worse. And it . After morethan 25 years of safety belts invehicles, the facts areclear. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to and wear safetybelts. It also tells you some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. In the same crash, not beif...
... much worse. And it . After morethan 25 years of safety belts invehicles, the facts areclear. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to and wear safetybelts. It also tells you some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. In the same crash, not beif...
Owner's Manual
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... smaller children and babies. If a child willriding in the Index) so you 'll want to know about safety belts and children. for people of this manual called part "Children." Follow those rules everyone's protection. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats... Properly Adults This part is only for First, you can sit up straight. 1-11 And there are special things to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see the of adult size. Close and lock the door. 2.
... smaller children and babies. If a child willriding in the Index) so you 'll want to know about safety belts and children. for people of this manual called part "Children." Follow those rules everyone's protection. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats... Properly Adults This part is only for First, you can sit up straight. 1-11 And there are special things to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see the of adult size. Close and lock the door. 2.
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See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in a crash. To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the right frontpassenger's safety belt. 1-20 The driver should sit far maintaining control back as with great force, ...
See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in a crash. To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the right frontpassenger's safety belt. 1-20 The driver should sit far maintaining control back as with great force, ...
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... panel.The air bag supplements the protection provided by opening a window or door. Additional windshield breakage may be there to inflate only once. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need some new parts foryour air bag system. After they inflate, you seeafter an air bag inflates? But air bags...
... panel.The air bag supplements the protection provided by opening a window or door. Additional windshield breakage may be there to inflate only once. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need some new parts foryour air bag system. After they inflate, you seeafter an air bag inflates? But air bags...
Owner's Manual
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... be injured if you damage the cover for the Do right front passenger's air bag. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire ServiceManual have to do so. If you are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Improper service canmean that your air... records information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. Themodule records information about the readiness of or yellow connectors. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in severalplaces around your vehicle. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person you is...
... be injured if you damage the cover for the Do right front passenger's air bag. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire ServiceManual have to do so. If you are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Improper service canmean that your air... records information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. Themodule records information about the readiness of or yellow connectors. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in severalplaces around your vehicle. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person you is...
Owner's Manual
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...button is not all the way down as your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Shift to start in any other position -- Manual transaxle Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. When the engine starts,let go down -- that 's a safety feature. Keeping your engine...'s a safety feature. Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. Automatic transaxle Move your Pontiac is stopped. The gear selector should be removed from OFF to PARK (P) if your shift lever to START. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be in NEUTRAL (N). The 8th digit of the ...
...button is not all the way down as your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Shift to start in any other position -- Manual transaxle Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. When the engine starts,let go down -- that 's a safety feature. Keeping your engine...'s a safety feature. Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. Automatic transaxle Move your Pontiac is stopped. The gear selector should be removed from OFF to PARK (P) if your shift lever to START. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be in NEUTRAL (N). The 8th digit of the ...
Owner's Manual
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If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or sixseconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all ...
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or sixseconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all ...
Owner's Manual
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... until the engine starts. If your ignition key to will go of the key. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the keyto START.Do this manual th,at a time cause yourbattery to STAI2T. If you hold the key in the Index. 2.
... until the engine starts. If your ignition key to will go of the key. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the keyto START.Do this manual th,at a time cause yourbattery to STAI2T. If you hold the key in the Index. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... a complete stop andit's hard to operate your shift pattern. Then, slowly let up m the dLStc)I pedal 8 5 y m press the let accelerator pedal. 2-21 Tbwx, slow-ly- Manual Transaxle ' This is your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedaland shift into FIRST (1). You can shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. Here...
... a complete stop andit's hard to operate your shift pattern. Then, slowly let up m the dLStc)I pedal 8 5 y m press the let accelerator pedal. 2-21 Tbwx, slow-ly- Manual Transaxle ' This is your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedaland shift into FIRST (1). You can shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. Here...
Owner's Manual
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... traffic conditions let you have a SHIFT light. The parking brake leveris loca,ted between the buck:et seats. 2-23 Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) Parking Brake SHIFT ii If you have a manual transaxle, you . When this light comes on, you can shift to go on . While you accelerate, it is normal for best...
... traffic conditions let you have a SHIFT light. The parking brake leveris loca,ted between the buck:et seats. 2-23 Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) Parking Brake SHIFT ii If you have a manual transaxle, you . When this light comes on, you can shift to go on . While you accelerate, it is normal for best...
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...Into PARK (P)" in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you are parking ona hill, or if your manual transaxle in the Index. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. This is in too the transaxle. Start the vehicle ...the brake until the end of PARK (P) before moving the shift lever.) If you want. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, put much force onthe parking pawl in the RUN ... vehicle fixed as soon as you cannot shift out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.
...Into PARK (P)" in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you are parking ona hill, or if your manual transaxle in the Index. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. This is in too the transaxle. Start the vehicle ...the brake until the end of PARK (P) before moving the shift lever.) If you want. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, put much force onthe parking pawl in the RUN ... vehicle fixed as soon as you cannot shift out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.
Owner's Manual
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... it is fully open and close each rear passenger door hasa control switch for its own window. The driver can still control all windows with manual windows, use the window crank to the desired amount by pressing the center of your steering wheel. 2-29 Windows On a vehicle with the switch in...
... it is fully open and close each rear passenger door hasa control switch for its own window. The driver can still control all windows with manual windows, use the window crank to the desired amount by pressing the center of your steering wheel. 2-29 Windows On a vehicle with the switch in...
Owner's Manual
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... well your cruise controlwill work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of cruise control. When going upa steep hill, you have a manual transaxle, OR Move the cruise switch to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your...
... well your cruise controlwill work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of cruise control. When going upa steep hill, you have a manual transaxle, OR Move the cruise switch to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your...
Owner's Manual
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Manual Remote Control Mirror - To adjust your passenger's side mirror, sit in the driver's seat and have apassenger adjust the mirror for you want the mirror ...
Manual Remote Control Mirror - To adjust your passenger's side mirror, sit in the driver's seat and have apassenger adjust the mirror for you want the mirror ...