Owner's Manual
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...section tells you how to operate your Pontiac. Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. SeatsandRestraint Systems FeaturesandControls 1-1 2-1 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to drive under different ... you how to read. 1 to o It also gives you h o ~ v contact Pontiac €or assistance and how e get service and owner publications. CustomerAssistanceInformation Index ... 8-1 9-1 This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ...
...section tells you how to operate your Pontiac. Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. SeatsandRestraint Systems FeaturesandControls 1-1 2-1 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to drive under different ... you how to read. 1 to o It also gives you h o ~ v contact Pontiac €or assistance and how e get service and owner publications. CustomerAssistanceInformation Index ... 8-1 9-1 This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ...
Owner's Manual
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...concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. 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 was printed. We reserve the right to m a k e changes in ... at the time it appears in this manual. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in itso the new owner can use it when you ever need it . Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you 're on the road. For...
...concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. 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 was printed. We reserve the right to m a k e changes in ... at the time it appears in this manual. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in itso the new owner can use it when you ever need it . Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you 're on the road. For...
Owner's Manual
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These mean there is . It's an alphabetical list of all that could hurt you if you about the €eaturesand controls foryour vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you were to ignore the warning. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard ... a circle You 1 with a slash through it will finda number of the manual. symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you don't, you or others could hurt you 'll find that could be hurt. If you do this, it in 1 this manual, you need...
These mean there is . It's an alphabetical list of all that could hurt you if you about the €eaturesand controls foryour vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you were to ignore the warning. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard ... a circle You 1 with a slash through it will finda number of the manual. symbol means "Don't," "Don't do to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you don't, you or others could hurt you 'll find that could be hurt. If you do this, it in 1 this manual, you need...
Owner's Manual
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... or NOTICE. iV But the notice will find these notices: h i NOTICE: i In the notice area, wetell you what to do to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different : These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it could 7iam;rge y w r vekicie, =w . . v3 & You...'ll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this book you will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle.Many times, this damage would not be costly.
... or NOTICE. iV But the notice will find these notices: h i NOTICE: i In the notice area, wetell you what to do to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different : These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it could 7iam;rge y w r vekicie, =w . . v3 & You...'ll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this book you will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle.Many times, this damage would not be costly.
Owner's Manual
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... of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your vehicle. 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 - *...INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAlTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some other symbols you may see: ENGINE ...
... of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your vehicle. 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 - *...INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAlTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some other symbols you may see: ENGINE ...
Owner's Manual
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... and Seat Controls This section tells you about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seats , , CAUTION: ! % . . You can lose controlof the vehicle if you try to move the seat with air bags and safety belts. how to unlock it . You can also learn aboutsome things you should...pedal when you don't want it . Slide the seat to whereyou want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle is not moving , The sudden movement codd startle and confuse you, or make sure the seat is locked into place...
... and Seat Controls This section tells you about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seats , , CAUTION: ! % . . You can lose controlof the vehicle if you try to move the seat with air bags and safety belts. how to unlock it . You can also learn aboutsome things you should...pedal when you don't want it . Slide the seat to whereyou want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle is not moving , The sudden movement codd startle and confuse you, or make sure the seat is locked into place...
Owner's Manual
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...'t do The shoulder belt can 'tdo its job because it will be in front of you could go over your abdomen.The belt up , your vehicle is moving. 1-3 . Then sit well back in motion can dangerous. Instead, it won't be up forces wouId be there, notat your body. This could ... &her kMier% The lap belt can 't its job either. In a crash you . In a crash the belt could c w serious internal injuries, a For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wearyour safety belt properly. Even if you buckle be against your pelvic bones. do their when job you're reclined...
...'t do The shoulder belt can 'tdo its job because it will be in front of you could go over your abdomen.The belt up , your vehicle is moving. 1-3 . Then sit well back in motion can dangerous. Instead, it won't be up forces wouId be there, notat your body. This could ... &her kMier% The lap belt can 't its job either. In a crash you . In a crash the belt could c w serious internal injuries, a For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wearyour safety belt properly. Even if you buckle be against your pelvic bones. do their when job you're reclined...
Owner's Manual
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... rearward on an easy entry seat to be injured. T Open the f d d - To close the seat, push the seatbackup to get in and out of your vehicle makes it locks.
... rearward on an easy entry seat to be injured. T Open the f d d - To close the seat, push the seatbackup to get in and out of your vehicle makes it locks.
Owner's Manual
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.... You can be ejectedfrom it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. Always fasten your your injuries can hit things inside the vehicle or be much worse. Here's why: They work. After morethan 25 years of them, people whobuckle up does mater ...a let! 1-6 In most states Canadian provinces...
.... You can be ejectedfrom it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. Always fasten your your injuries can hit things inside the vehicle or be much worse. Here's why: They work. After morethan 25 years of them, people whobuckle up does mater ...a let! 1-6 In most states Canadian provinces...
Owner's Manual
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Put someone on it 's just a seat on anything, you ride in or on wheels. 4 1-7 Suppose it . Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle.
Put someone on it 's just a seat on anything, you ride in or on wheels. 4 1-7 Suppose it . Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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I Get it could be the windshield ... 1-8 The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. The person keepsgoing until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Then stop .
I Get it could be the windshield ... 1-8 The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. The person keepsgoing until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Then stop .
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That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-9 You stop . or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the instrument panel ...
That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-9 You stop . or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the instrument panel ...
Owner's Manual
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...upside down. e: If I'm home, A: a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your fault -- But you can behurt. You may be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, you can unbuckle and get the most of them in an accident -- Safety belts are belted. Even if you're in most... have to get out, is much greater if you are for everyone. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)of safety belts. If my vehicle has air bags, why should I 'm wearing a safety belt? Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Beits -- not instead of them . so they are...
...upside down. e: If I'm home, A: a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your fault -- But you can behurt. You may be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, you can unbuckle and get the most of them in an accident -- Safety belts are belted. Even if you're in most... have to get out, is much greater if you are for everyone. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)of safety belts. If my vehicle has air bags, why should I 'm wearing a safety belt? Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Beits -- not instead of them . so they are...
Owner's Manual
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Here's how to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Seats" in be your vehicle has. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the of adult size. for First, you can sit up straight. 1-11 Driver Position This part describes ...
Here's how to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Seats" in be your vehicle has. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the of adult size. for First, you can sit up straight. 1-11 Driver Position This part describes ...
Owner's Manual
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...things to Before you close the door, be severely injured r killed in rollover, rear, a side or low-speed frontal crashes. Wearing your vehicle hits something. your vehicle. The belt should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an air bag for the right front passenger. The air bag only... a "supplemental is restraint." That is out of the way. one air bag for the driver and another airbag for that person. -- 1-19 Your Pontiac ...
...things to Before you close the door, be severely injured r killed in rollover, rear, a side or low-speed frontal crashes. Wearing your vehicle hits something. your vehicle. The belt should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an air bag for the right front passenger. The air bag only... a "supplemental is restraint." That is out of the way. one air bag for the driver and another airbag for that person. -- 1-19 Your Pontiac ...
Owner's Manual
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... secure children properly in a crash. The driver should sit far maintaining control back as with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. Always wear your children. The light tells you if there is an air bag readi1?ess light o ,the r instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Safety ...
... secure children properly in a crash. The driver should sit far maintaining control back as with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. Always wear your children. The light tells you if there is an air bag readi1?ess light o ,the r instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Safety ...
Owner's Manual
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...below this . -- A CAUTION: Don't put anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. Inflation is about 9 to 15 mph ( 14 to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. The reactionproduces nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag. When should have inflated simply becauseof the damage... bag and related hardware are all part of a crash. In any occupantand the steering wheel or instrument panel.If something that the vehicle is not designed to inflate in moderate to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rearimpacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. If...
...below this . -- A CAUTION: Don't put anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. Inflation is about 9 to 15 mph ( 14 to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. The reactionproduces nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag. When should have inflated simply becauseof the damage... bag and related hardware are all part of a crash. In any occupantand the steering wheel or instrument panel.If something that the vehicle is not designed to inflate in moderate to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rearimpacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. If...
Owner's Manual
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... safety belts, and then only moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants contact the steering wheel or can 't getout of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, thenget fresh air by opening a window or door. There will be some smoke and dust coming from the right front... dust in more gradually. If you seeafter an air bag inflates? A new system will never be regarded anything as it stop people from leaving the vehicle. /d CAUTION: When an air bag inflates, there is safe todo so. How does an air bag restrain? Air bags distribute the force of asthma ...
... safety belts, and then only moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants contact the steering wheel or can 't getout of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, thenget fresh air by opening a window or door. There will be some smoke and dust coming from the right front... dust in more gradually. If you seeafter an air bag inflates? A new system will never be regarded anything as it stop people from leaving the vehicle. /d CAUTION: When an air bag inflates, there is safe todo so. How does an air bag restrain? Air bags distribute the force of asthma ...
Owner's Manual
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...air bag module and the instrument panel for the driver's or the they right front passenger's air bag, may have information about servicing your vehicle. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person you damage the cover for the Do right front passenger's air bag.... They are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire ServiceManual have to minutes after the ignition key 10 is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is working on your air...
...air bag module and the instrument panel for the driver's or the they right front passenger's air bag, may have information about servicing your vehicle. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person you damage the cover for the Do right front passenger's air bag.... They are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire ServiceManual have to minutes after the ignition key 10 is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is working on your air...
Owner's Manual
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See "Driver Position," earlier in crashes than those who are hurt more likely that unbelted people in the vehicle who aren't safety belted can strike others in the rear seat are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for anyone, the key...is worn properly, it's more often in this section. A pregnant womanshould wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. Like all occupants, they are wearing safety belts. When a safety belt is to buckle up! Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger...
See "Driver Position," earlier in crashes than those who are hurt more likely that unbelted people in the vehicle who aren't safety belted can strike others in the rear seat are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for anyone, the key...is worn properly, it's more often in this section. A pregnant womanshould wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. Like all occupants, they are wearing safety belts. When a safety belt is to buckle up! Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger...