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What Octane Fuel For 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
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Owner's Manual - Page 18
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Owner's Manual - Page 26
... you have an air bag. The belt should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an air bag for the right front passenger.
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Owner's Manual - Page 31
...work for the Do right front passenger's air bag. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac
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Owner's Manual - Page 54
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Owner's Manual - Page 62
...the engine is enables fuelif the ignition lock cylinder turned with you. If a correct key is not used,fuel is The armed once the key removed from the ignition. Parking Lots
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Owner's Manual - Page 121
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Owner's Manual - Page 182
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Owner's Manual - Page 224
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Owner's Manual - Page 225
...'s bad enough, it is determined that means you have to buy a higher octane fuel getrid to your authorized Pontiac dealer for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification
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Owner's Manual - Page 226
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Owner's Manual - Page 228
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Owner's Manual - Page 236
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Owner's Manual - Page 273
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Owner's Manual - Page 285
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Owner's Manual - Page 286
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Owner's Manual - Page 336
..., you drive in thePontiac Roadside Assistance program. Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
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Owner's Manual - Page 338
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