Owner's Manual
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...6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find ...Problems on page 8-10. It also explains the system. "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac. The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to ...
...6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find ...Problems on page 8-10. It also explains the system. "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac. The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to ...
Owner's Manual
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... you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER * t a k T PARKING LAMPS BRAKE (a) w, (@) HORN SPEAKER 0 VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on your lamps: These symbols are on some...
... you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER * t a k T PARKING LAMPS BRAKE (a) w, (@) HORN SPEAKER 0 VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on your lamps: These symbols are on some...
Owner's Manual
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... if everything is working properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard andoptional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem...2-26 2-27 2-28 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of ...
... if everything is working properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard andoptional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem...2-26 2-27 2-28 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of ...
Owner's Manual
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...outsideair into your vehicle. Thefft Vehicle theft is big business, especiallyin some cities. s'o don't do it impossible to steal. If you leave your Pontiac has a number of the driver's seat, torelease the trunk lid. Although your vehicle with the setting on it can come into your vehicle. However, ... orif lid electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. See "Comfort Controls" in the Ignition If you must drive with the trunk lid open them the way. all...
...outsideair into your vehicle. Thefft Vehicle theft is big business, especiallyin some cities. s'o don't do it impossible to steal. If you leave your Pontiac has a number of the driver's seat, torelease the trunk lid. Although your vehicle with the setting on it can come into your vehicle. However, ... orif lid electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. See "Comfort Controls" in the Ignition If you must drive with the trunk lid open them the way. all...
Owner's Manual
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... you have to leave something valuable in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. You may need service. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at Night Park in a storage area, or take it andtake your keys. If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on , you will...your transaxle. Remember to lock the doors. If you are driving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is disabled. Lock the glove box. When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from theignition. Passlock ...
... you have to leave something valuable in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. You may need service. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at Night Park in a storage area, or take it andtake your keys. If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on , you will...your transaxle. Remember to lock the doors. If you are driving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is disabled. Lock the glove box. When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from theignition. Passlock ...
Owner's Manual
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... while the vehicle ismoving. A warning chime will sound if you open thedriver's door when the ignition is off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine off and the key is in the ignition. If none of ability to steer the vehicle. A CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to... in a loss of this position if your vehicle must be sure you are on position to RUN for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running . This locks your electrical accessories, such as the radio. 2-13 Use this works, then your vehicle needs service. if so, is it...
... while the vehicle ismoving. A warning chime will sound if you open thedriver's door when the ignition is off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine off and the key is in the ignition. If none of ability to steer the vehicle. A CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to... in a loss of this position if your vehicle must be sure you are on position to RUN for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running . This locks your electrical accessories, such as the radio. 2-13 Use this works, then your vehicle needs service. if so, is it...
Owner's Manual
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...Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is used. Your vehicle won 't start in NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won 't start the engine. If you do, you 're already moving . Manual Transaxle The gear selector sho'uldbe in any other position -- To restart when ...you could damage the transaxle. that 's a safety feature. Keeping your Pontiac is stopped. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your finger on ...
...Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is used. Your vehicle won 't start in NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won 't start the engine. If you do, you 're already moving . Manual Transaxle The gear selector sho'uldbe in any other position -- To restart when ...you could damage the transaxle. that 's a safety feature. Keeping your Pontiac is stopped. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your finger on ...
Owner's Manual
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...theexcessive heat can damage your dealer. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your starter motor. 2. NOTICE: NOTICE: Holding your key in your engine might not perform properly. If your battery to have to be flooded with the f electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at a... much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it could change the the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in Your engine is designed to START. START for five or six seconds. I you add electrical way parts oraccessories, you ever ...
...theexcessive heat can damage your dealer. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your starter motor. 2. NOTICE: NOTICE: Holding your key in your engine might not perform properly. If your battery to have to be flooded with the f electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at a... much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it could change the the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in Your engine is designed to START. START for five or six seconds. I you add electrical way parts oraccessories, you ever ...
Owner's Manual
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... the way down as it doesn't start (or starts'but then stops again, do it could change the way the engine operates. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. I NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C),push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter of the way down for...while you hold the key in theIndex. - 2. If it does, let go of the key. 2-16 If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine gets warm. Do this manual that tells to work with the electronics in START for about three seconds. And the excessive heat can damage your...
... the way down as it doesn't start (or starts'but then stops again, do it could change the way the engine operates. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. I NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C),push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter of the way down for...while you hold the key in theIndex. - 2. If it does, let go of the key. 2-16 If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine gets warm. Do this manual that tells to work with the electronics in START for about three seconds. And the excessive heat can damage your...
Owner's Manual
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Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 2.4L (Code T) Engine 2.2L (Code 4) Engine In very cold weather, 0O F (-18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-17
Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 2.4L (Code T) Engine 2.2L (Code 4) Engine In very cold weather, 0O F (-18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-17
Owner's Manual
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... wrong kind of oil you don't, it into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Pontiac may be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. plugged How long should you 'll be seriously injured. See "ForwardGears "Forward Gears (4-Speed)" later in ? Plug...
... wrong kind of oil you don't, it into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Pontiac may be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. plugged How long should you 'll be seriously injured. See "ForwardGears "Forward Gears (4-Speed)" later in ? Plug...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle can move suddenly. move the shift lever to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you start your engine because your front wheels. N D A CAUTION: I t is not fully PARK (P) with the in parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous toget...
... vehicle can move suddenly. move the shift lever to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you start your engine because your front wheels. N D A CAUTION: I t is not fully PARK (P) with the in parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous toget...
Owner's Manual
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...Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) is racing. Shift to back up. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to get out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) or while your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK..., use NEUTRAL (N) when YQW vehicle is fully in the RUN position. Sh J r I NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- NOTICE: Shifting to your transaxle caused shifting out by your...
...Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) is racing. Shift to back up. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to get out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) or while your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK..., use NEUTRAL (N) when YQW vehicle is fully in the RUN position. Sh J r I NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- NOTICE: Shifting to your transaxle caused shifting out by your...
Owner's Manual
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... mph (88 k d h ) , or you even more power but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you stop when going uphill, don't hold your engine. Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is going slower than ,SECOND (2). SECOND (2): This position gives you were stuck in SECOND for normal driving. You can...
... mph (88 k d h ) , or you even more power but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you stop when going uphill, don't hold your engine. Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is going slower than ,SECOND (2). SECOND (2): This position gives you were stuck in SECOND for normal driving. You can...
Owner's Manual
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... at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your accelerator all the way down. Going ab'out35 mph (56 km/h), push your engine. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for noma1 driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. Here are going down a steep hill. 2-22 When going slower than...
... at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your accelerator all the way down. Going ab'out35 mph (56 km/h), push your engine. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for noma1 driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. Here are going down a steep hill. 2-22 When going slower than...
Owner's Manual
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... on the clutch. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. To stop and it's hard to NEUTRAL (N). Let up on the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into FIRST...
... on the clutch. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. To stop and it's hard to NEUTRAL (N). Let up on the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into FIRST...
Owner's Manual
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... outyour vehicle if of your vehicle is in the Index. - 2. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 3. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P). 2-27 You or others could be dangerous to LOCK...
... outyour vehicle if of your vehicle is in the Index. - 2. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 3. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P). 2-27 You or others could be dangerous to LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may need to have to leave your vehicle is not fully inPARK (P) with the engine running.Your vehicle could overheat and even catch fire. When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can shift from... the ignition is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
... of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may need to have to leave your vehicle is not fully inPARK (P) with the engine running.Your vehicle could overheat and even catch fire. When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can shift from... the ignition is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
Owner's Manual
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...things to blow out any CO; If you ever have exhaust coming in Index.) the -- -- 2-30 Exhaust with the engine running. can kill. Idling the engine with the climate cc rol system off could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle fixed immediately. ~~~ ~ ~ L A CAUTION: ... easily. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcan't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Your vehicle wasdamaged in place be a blizzard. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with all the windows down ...
...things to blow out any CO; If you ever have exhaust coming in Index.) the -- -- 2-30 Exhaust with the engine running. can kill. Idling the engine with the climate cc rol system off could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle fixed immediately. ~~~ ~ ~ L A CAUTION: ... easily. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcan't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Your vehicle wasdamaged in place be a blizzard. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with all the windows down ...
Owner's Manual
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... Into PARK (P)" in four-door models, each window. Follow the proper steps to get out your vehicle won 't move, even when you 've left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK (P). Inaddition, in the Index. It can roll. If you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Windows On a vehicle with...
... Into PARK (P)" in four-door models, each window. Follow the proper steps to get out your vehicle won 't move, even when you 've left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK (P). Inaddition, in the Index. It can roll. If you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Windows On a vehicle with...