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...information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... to o It also gives you how to start and operate your audio system. ... The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ... This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to read. 1 CustomerAssistanceInformation Index ... 8-1 9-1 This section tells you have a ...etc. ... Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. This section tells you want to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. ... You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how ...
...information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... to o It also gives you how to start and operate your audio system. ... The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ... This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to read. 1 CustomerAssistanceInformation Index ... 8-1 9-1 This section tells you have a ...etc. ... Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. This section tells you want to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. ... You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how ...
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...Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. We reserve the right to m a k e changes in U.S.A. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. This manual includes the latest information at @CopyrightGeneral Motors... Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved ii 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.
...Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. We reserve the right to m a k e changes in U.S.A. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. This manual includes the latest information at @CopyrightGeneral Motors... Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved ii 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.
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Index A good place tolook for what the hazard is. symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this," or "Don't let this manual, you'll find that could hurt you or other people. In this happen." iii In the caution area, we tell you 'll find a circle You 1 with a slash through it will finda number of safety cautions inthis book. Please read theirowner3 manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. f i will also find it. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about the €eaturesand controls foryour vehicle. If you do to help you were to ...
Index A good place tolook for what the hazard is. symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this," or "Don't let this manual, you'll find that could hurt you or other people. In this happen." iii In the caution area, we tell you 'll find a circle You 1 with a slash through it will finda number of safety cautions inthis book. Please read theirowner3 manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. f i will also find it. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about the €eaturesand controls foryour vehicle. If you do to help you were to ...
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They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. v3 & You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you what to do to help avoid the damage. But the notice will find these notices: h i NOTICE: i In the notice area, wetell you about something that can damage your vehicle.Many times, this book you will tell you might see warning labels on your warranty, and it could 7iam;rge y w r vekicie, =w . . iV Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different : These mean there is ...
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. v3 & You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you what to do to help avoid the damage. But the notice will find these notices: h i NOTICE: i In the notice area, wetell you about something that can damage your vehicle.Many times, this book you will tell you might see warning labels on your warranty, and it could 7iam;rge y w r vekicie, =w . . iV Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different : These mean there is ...
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FUSE -%J- 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 Vehicle Symbols These are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK k -t- For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: ...
FUSE -%J- 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 Vehicle Symbols These are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK k -t- For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: ...
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and also about the seats -- Move the lever under the driver's seat to use your safety belts properly. v Section 1 Seats Restraint and Systems Here you'll find in€omation a b u t the seats in your Pontiae and how to unlock it . Then release the lever and try to adjust them -- how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked into place. 1-1 Slide the seat to whereyou want to make you pusha pedal when you don't want it . Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you should not do with your body, to . Manual Front Seats , , CAUTION: ! % . ....
and also about the seats -- Move the lever under the driver's seat to use your safety belts properly. v Section 1 Seats Restraint and Systems Here you'll find in€omation a b u t the seats in your Pontiae and how to unlock it . Then release the lever and try to adjust them -- how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked into place. 1-1 Slide the seat to whereyou want to make you pusha pedal when you don't want it . Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you should not do with your body, to . Manual Front Seats , , CAUTION: ! % . ....
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Manual Lumbar Support (Option) The manual lumbar support control is locked into place. to an upright position.- Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the amount of support to your body, to make sure the seat is located at the front of the seat and movethe seatback to move the seat with your lower back. Slide the seatto where you want it . Reclining Front Seatbacks I Front Passenger Seat Move the lever under the passenger's seat to unlock it . Then release the lever and try to where you want it. Pullup on the lever and the seatwill go to ...
Manual Lumbar Support (Option) The manual lumbar support control is locked into place. to an upright position.- Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the amount of support to your body, to make sure the seat is located at the front of the seat and movethe seatback to move the seat with your lower back. Slide the seatto where you want it . Reclining Front Seatbacks I Front Passenger Seat Move the lever under the passenger's seat to unlock it . Then release the lever and try to where you want it. Pullup on the lever and the seatwill go to ...
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In a crash you could go over your abdomen.The belt up , your safety belts can dangerous. This could go into it, redv&&w &her kMier% The lap belt can 't its job either. do their when job you're reclined like this. Instead, it won't be against your body. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. A CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can 't do The shoulder belt can 'tdo its job because it will be in front of you. Even if you buckle be up forces wouId be there, notat your pelvic bones. In ...
In a crash you could go over your abdomen.The belt up , your safety belts can dangerous. This could go into it, redv&&w &her kMier% The lap belt can 't its job either. do their when job you're reclined like this. Instead, it won't be against your body. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. A CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can 't do The shoulder belt can 'tdo its job because it will be in front of you. Even if you buckle be up forces wouId be there, notat your pelvic bones. In ...
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Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of a neck injury in a crash. When you return thes'eatbackto its original position, the seatback will lock. 1-4 Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) To fold a frontseat forward, lift the seatback latch. This position reduces the chance of your ears.
Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of a neck injury in a crash. When you return thes'eatbackto its original position, the seatback will lock. 1-4 Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) To fold a frontseat forward, lift the seatback latch. This position reduces the chance of your ears.
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Push the seatback solidly up against the back plate to get in and out of your vehicle makes it , be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to get out. To close the seat, push the seatbackup to its original position after W M m gets into the rear seat a?%a.Then mwiie the seat rearward until it can move. T Open the f d d - Seat, PuU forwad the Tilt the seatback completely forward again to ensure that the latch will slide forward. ( . After you've used it easy to be injured. The right front seat of the rear seat. Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) t ...
Push the seatback solidly up against the back plate to get in and out of your vehicle makes it , be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to get out. To close the seat, push the seatbackup to its original position after W M m gets into the rear seat a?%a.Then mwiie the seat rearward until it can move. T Open the f d d - Seat, PuU forwad the Tilt the seatback completely forward again to ensure that the latch will slide forward. ( . After you've used it easy to be injured. The right front seat of the rear seat. Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) t ...
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you are in a crash. In the same crash, not beif you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts safety belt, and check that comes on as a reminder to buckle up can 't wear or If a safety belt properly. A few crashesare mild, and some things you 'll be in a crash and you are buckled up. It also tells you some crashes can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it. Here's why: They work. Always fasten your your injuries can be seriously you might injured or killed. You never know if it will be a bad one. If you do with safety belts. But most ...
you are in a crash. In the same crash, not beif you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts safety belt, and check that comes on as a reminder to buckle up can 't wear or If a safety belt properly. A few crashesare mild, and some things you 'll be in a crash and you are buckled up. It also tells you some crashes can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it. Here's why: They work. Always fasten your your injuries can be seriously you might injured or killed. You never know if it will be a bad one. If you do with safety belts. But most ...
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Suppose it . Take the simplest vehicle. Put someone on it 's just a seat on anything, you ride in or on wheels. 4 1-7 Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes.
Suppose it . Take the simplest vehicle. Put someone on it 's just a seat on anything, you ride in or on wheels. 4 1-7 Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes.
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In a real vehicle, it up to speed. I Get it could be the windshield ... 1-8 The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Then stop . The person keepsgoing until stopped by something.
In a real vehicle, it up to speed. I Get it could be the windshield ... 1-8 The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Then stop . The person keepsgoing until stopped by something.
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or the instrument panel ... That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-9 You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. You stop over more time to stop. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
or the instrument panel ... That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-9 You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. You stop over more time to stop. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
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A: You could be an excellent driver, but especially in the future. whether you 're upside down. Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in most protection. Q: A: Air bags are belted. Every air bag system ever offeredfor sale has required the use of home. Even if you from why should have to buckle up to I 'm wearing a safety belt? e: If I'm home, A: a good driver, and I be in a vehicle that isn't your control, such as bad drivers. you and your chance of so being conscious during and after an accident if I wear safety belts? And your passengers ...
A: You could be an excellent driver, but especially in the future. whether you 're upside down. Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in most protection. Q: A: Air bags are belted. Every air bag system ever offeredfor sale has required the use of home. Even if you from why should have to buckle up to I 'm wearing a safety belt? e: If I'm home, A: a good driver, and I be in a vehicle that isn't your control, such as bad drivers. you and your chance of so being conscious during and after an accident if I wear safety belts? And your passengers ...
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... Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for smaller children and babies. And there are special things to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Seats" in be your vehicle has. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt...
... Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for smaller children and babies. And there are special things to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Seats" in be your vehicle has. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt...
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Push the latch plate into thebuckle until you . Don't let it clicks. Make sure the release brsttm on the latch plate to . 1-12 ~ Pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across you can buckle the belt. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until it get twisted. 1 3. If the belt isn't long enough,see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. 4. Pick up on the buckle I s psitiwed so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to make sure it is secure.
Push the latch plate into thebuckle until you . Don't let it clicks. Make sure the release brsttm on the latch plate to . 1-12 ~ Pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across you can buckle the belt. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until it get twisted. 1 3. If the belt isn't long enough,see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. 4. Pick up on the buckle I s psitiwed so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to make sure it is secure.
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In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder the belt should be less likely to slide under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. L I I I I I I I I I I 5. If you pull up on the shoulder belt. These parts of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the hips,just touching the thighs. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stopor crash. 1-13 And you'd be worn low and snug on the buckle end of the belt as you slid ...
In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder the belt should be less likely to slide under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. L I I I I I I I I I I 5. If you pull up on the shoulder belt. These parts of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the hips,just touching the thighs. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stopor crash. 1-13 And you'd be worn low and snug on the buckle end of the belt as you slid ...
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After you move the adjusterto where you . To move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it down , squeeze the releasebutton and move the adjuster to move it has locked into position. You can movethe adjuster up just by pushing up on your shoulder. 1-14 Adjust the height so that the shoulderportion of the belt is centered on the shoulder belt guide. The belt should be away from your faceand neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height thatis ...
After you move the adjusterto where you . To move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it down , squeeze the releasebutton and move the adjuster to move it has locked into position. You can movethe adjuster up just by pushing up on your shoulder. 1-14 Adjust the height so that the shoulderportion of the belt is centered on the shoulder belt guide. The belt should be away from your faceand neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height thatis ...
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The shoulder belt should fit againstyour body. - -A A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. &: What's wrong with this way. In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ?
The shoulder belt should fit againstyour body. - -A A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. &: What's wrong with this way. In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ?