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... the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. You can use . Features and Controls This section explains how to... and how to get service and owner publications. i Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. yellowblue The 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and...
... the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. You can use . Features and Controls This section explains how to... and how to get service and owner publications. i Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. yellowblue The 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and...
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..., so it will be there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for...
..., so it will be there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for...
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CAUTION: These mean there is something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. In the caution area, we tell you what 's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find a circle with a slash through it in this book. You will also find it will find that could be hurt. In this manual, you or other people. If you don't, you were to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen." Index A good place to look for your vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you ...
CAUTION: These mean there is something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. In the caution area, we tell you what 's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find a circle with a slash through it in this book. You will also find it will find that could be hurt. In this manual, you or other people. If you don't, you were to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen." Index A good place to look for your vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you ...
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When you read other manuals, you might see warning labels on your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. iv Many times, this book you will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. But the notice will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. yellowblue Vehicle Damage Warnings ...
When you read other manuals, you might see warning labels on your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. iv Many times, this book you will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. But the notice will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. yellowblue Vehicle Damage Warnings ...
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yellowblue Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on some ...
yellowblue Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on some ...
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You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat Passengers 1-31 1-34 1-35 1-38 1-50 1-53 1-53 1-53 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. yellowblue Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-12 1-13 1-13 ...
You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat Passengers 1-31 1-34 1-35 1-38 1-50 1-53 1-53 1-53 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. yellowblue Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-12 1-13 1-13 ...
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Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked into place. how to where you about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. and also about the seats -- Then release the lever and try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the following passenger seat adjusters. 1-2 Lift the lever under the driver's seat to unlock it . Your vehicle will be equipped with your body, to make you push a pedal when you try to move the seat with one of the vehicle if you don't want it . The sudden ...
Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked into place. how to where you about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. and also about the seats -- Then release the lever and try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the following passenger seat adjusters. 1-2 Lift the lever under the driver's seat to unlock it . Your vehicle will be equipped with your body, to make you push a pedal when you try to move the seat with one of the vehicle if you don't want it . The sudden ...
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Slide the lever under the passenger's seat to the right to increase or decrease the amount of the driver's seat, toward the right. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to unlock it . If your vehicle is equipped with easy entry seats, this . Slide the seat to make sure the seat is locked into place. Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) The manual lumbar support control is located at the front of the seat to make sure the seat is locked into place. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to unlock it. yellowblue If your vehicle is not ...
Slide the lever under the passenger's seat to the right to increase or decrease the amount of the driver's seat, toward the right. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to unlock it . If your vehicle is equipped with easy entry seats, this . Slide the seat to make sure the seat is locked into place. Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) The manual lumbar support control is located at the front of the seat to make sure the seat is locked into place. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to unlock it. yellowblue If your vehicle is not ...
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Pull up on the seatback to make sure it . But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is locked. Release the lever and push rearward on the lever and the seat will go to where you want it is moving. 1-4 yellowblue Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to an upright position.
Pull up on the seatback to make sure it . But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is locked. Release the lever and push rearward on the lever and the seat will go to where you want it is moving. 1-4 yellowblue Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to an upright position.
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Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when you could go up or down so that the top of you. Instead, it will fold forward. 1-5 This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in front of the restraint is closest to let people get into it won't be in a crash. To fold a front seatback forward, lift the latch located on the lower backside of your ears. The belt forces would be dangerous. This could go into the back seat. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Then sit well back in motion,...
Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when you could go up or down so that the top of you. Instead, it will fold forward. 1-5 This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in front of the restraint is closest to let people get into it won't be in a crash. To fold a front seatback forward, lift the latch located on the lower backside of your ears. The belt forces would be dangerous. This could go into the back seat. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Then sit well back in motion,...
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The latch must be injured. D Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward. Then move . Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped) CAUTION: CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in and out of some two-door vehicles makes it easy to get out. Always press rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked. The right front seat of the rear seat. D Move the right front seatback to its original position, make sure the seatback is locked. after someone gets into the rear seat area. yellowblue When you 've used it, be sure to ...
The latch must be injured. D Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward. Then move . Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped) CAUTION: CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in and out of some two-door vehicles makes it easy to get out. Always press rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked. The right front seat of the rear seat. D Move the right front seatback to its original position, make sure the seatback is locked. after someone gets into the rear seat area. yellowblue When you 've used it, be sure to ...
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yellowblue Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat To close the seat, push the seatback up to ensure the seatback is in the trunk compartment. 1-7 Check to its original position and securely latched by pulling forward on the seat tab. To open the fold-down rear seat, pull forward on the top of the seatback. Move any obstructions in its original position.
yellowblue Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat To close the seat, push the seatback up to ensure the seatback is in the trunk compartment. 1-7 Check to its original position and securely latched by pulling forward on the seat tab. To open the fold-down rear seat, pull forward on the top of the seatback. Move any obstructions in its original position.
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In a collision, people riding in these areas are buckled up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) 1-8 You can 't wear a safety belt properly. CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to be seriously injured or killed. CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can be much worse. yellowblue Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to ride in any area of a vehicle. And it . Always fasten your safety belt, and check that comes on as a reminder to buckle up . You can be seriously injured or killed. It also tells you some ...
In a collision, people riding in these areas are buckled up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) 1-8 You can 't wear a safety belt properly. CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to be seriously injured or killed. CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can be much worse. yellowblue Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to ride in any area of a vehicle. And it . Always fasten your safety belt, and check that comes on as a reminder to buckle up . You can be seriously injured or killed. It also tells you some ...
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A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you do have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up can be a bad one. Take the simplest vehicle. yellowblue In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in between. If you 'll be in or on wheels. 1-9 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you ride in a crash. ...
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you do have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up can be a bad one. Take the simplest vehicle. yellowblue In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in between. If you 'll be in or on wheels. 1-9 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you ride in a crash. ...
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In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... 1-11 yellowblue The person keeps going until stopped by something.
In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... 1-11 yellowblue The person keeps going until stopped by something.
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But they work with safety belts -- Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them in the future. Q: A: or the safety belts! Air bags are in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12 A: You could be in most protection. You stop . Even if you're in side and other collisions. yellowblue Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- But you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you slow down . ...
But they work with safety belts -- Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them in the future. Q: A: or the safety belts! Air bags are in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12 A: You could be in most protection. You stop . Even if you're in side and other collisions. yellowblue Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- But you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you slow down . ...
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And there are for everyone 's protection. First, you'll want to know about safety belts and children. Be aware that isn't your vehicle, see "Seats" in the Index) so you 're in your fault -- We'll start with the driver position. Here's how to know which restraint systems your control, such as bad drivers. Being a good driver doesn't protect you and your passengers can sit up straight. 1-13 Adjust the seat (to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies....
And there are for everyone 's protection. First, you'll want to know about safety belts and children. Be aware that isn't your vehicle, see "Seats" in the Index) so you 're in your fault -- We'll start with the driver position. Here's how to know which restraint systems your control, such as bad drivers. Being a good driver doesn't protect you and your passengers can sit up straight. 1-13 Adjust the seat (to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies....
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Pick up on the buckle is secure. Don't let it clicks. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this happens, let the belt go back slightly to . 1-14 The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you ever had to unlock it is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you . Push the latch plate into the buckle until you more slowly. 4. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to make sure it . If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until it get twisted....
Pick up on the buckle is secure. Don't let it clicks. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this happens, let the belt go back slightly to . 1-14 The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you ever had to unlock it is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you . Push the latch plate into the buckle until you more slowly. 4. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to make sure it . If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until it get twisted....
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In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt should be less likely to slide under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. yellowblue 5. If you pull the belt very quickly out of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. These parts of the retractor. 1-15 The lap part of the belt as you 'd be worn low and snug on the shoulder belt. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you slid under the lap belt. And you pull up on the hips, just touching ...
In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt should be less likely to slide under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. yellowblue 5. If you pull the belt very quickly out of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. These parts of the retractor. 1-15 The lap part of the belt as you 'd be worn low and snug on the shoulder belt. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you slid under the lap belt. And you pull up on the hips, just touching ...
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Adjust the height so that is centered on the shoulder belt guide. You can move it has locked into position. yellowblue Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you want it, try to move it down , squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to make sure it down without squeezing the release button to the desired position. After you move the adjuster to where you . The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your ...
Adjust the height so that is centered on the shoulder belt guide. You can move it has locked into position. yellowblue Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you want it, try to move it down , squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to make sure it down without squeezing the release button to the desired position. After you move the adjuster to where you . The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your ...