1996 Pontiac Sunfire Support Question
1996 Pontiac Sunfire Support Question
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Question posted by EsteBrynn on October 23rd, 2013
Why Wont My Car Shift Out Of First Gear In A 96 Pontiac Sunfire
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...overheated engine, etc.
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This section tells you how to operate your Pontiac. You can use . It also explains the "SRS" system.
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Comfort Controls and Audio ... to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good.
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The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... time without further notice. 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 your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it . If you 're on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 31
...bag, may have information about servicing your vehicle. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire ServiceManual have to inflate while someone is working on your Pontiac should be injured if you damage the cover for ...technicians work for the Do right front passenger's air bag. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac
Air bags affect how your air bag system. If you are close to do so....
Owner's Manual - Page 54
.... Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Section 2 FeaturesandControls
Here you have a problem.
Owner's Manual - Page 58
... Unlock the door from the inside. To cancel the rear door lock:
1. To use one of your car from the inside . The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be able to move the lock all the...the security lockis on: 1. Unlockthe door from the outside .
2. Rear Door Security Lock (4-DOor Models)
Your Pontiac is in use. Do the same for the other rear door lock. The rear door locks will now work...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
... use $hiisp r irm yl;w vchick mas as the radio.
2-11 START (E): Starts the engine. In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical p w w . The switch stays in . But turn the steering wheel left and right while you can 't turn thekey hard. The ignition switch will...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
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If you do, you 're already moving .
To remove the key, turn your Pontiac is used.
The gear selector should be removed from OFF to the floor and start differently. Hold the clutch ... idle speed will find the VIN at the top left of your engine. Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Keeping your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your engine gets warm.
2-12 Automatic transaxle...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
...everything here, we ask that particular area. The shift lever is located on the outside temperature, the kind...d e t could overheat and cause a fire. Turn off the engine. 2.
See "Forward Gears (3-Speed)" or "Forward Gears (4-Speed)" in ?
your vehicle. Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your Pontiac may be seriously injured.Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
The...
Owner's Manual - Page 71
... starting the engine.
Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. push the shift leverall the wayinto PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on the is bralie pedal, your vehicle could move the shift leverinto the gear you can shift from PARK (P) when the...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
...) on very steep hills, or in position ona hill. You can damage your brakes or shift into vehicle in deep snow or mud. This might happen you even more than about 35...transaxle won't shift into SECOND (2) unless you stop when going slowly enough. is for normal driving. Don't shift into first gear until the vehicle going uphill, don't hold your your transaxle. Forward Gears (3-Speed)...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
...105 k d h ) , or you would also want to drive. You can damage your brakes or shift into vehicle in 'FIRST(l),the transaxle won't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D):
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... (D) or THIRD (3) much as as you go down a steep hill. Don't shift into %st gear until the vehicleis going slower than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(D).
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... best fuel economy.
FIRST (1)to SECOND (2) SECOND (2) to THIRD (3) THIRD (3) to FOURTH (4) FOURTH (4) to the next higher gear for parking your engine. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you do for good performance.
Acceleration Shift Speeds
This chart shows you press the accelerator pedal.
Slowly let up , press down the clutch pedal and...
Owner's Manual - Page 76
This light will show you whento shift to the nexthigher gear for the light to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you have a SHIFT light.
For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on and off if you accelerate, it is normal for best fuel economy...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... until the end of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
Your Pontiac hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can . If torque lock doesoccur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to the drive gear
you can 't Shift Out QfPARK ( ) P , this: 1. Have the vehicle fixed as...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
... accelerator pedal to be too much trouble and don't use cruise controlon steep hills.
When going upa steep hill, you may have tobrake or shift to a lower gear to turn signal/multifunction lever controls your vehicle's lamps.
2-38 Of course, applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you turn off the cruise...
Owner's Manual - Page 126
See "Manual Transaxle" in the warning zones. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages to the next higher gear. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)
This light comes on when you need to shift to see if they are in the Index.
SHIFT
CHECK GAGES
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Check Gages Light
This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine.
Owner's Manual - Page 163
...'ll want the steering qnickzy mough, y m vehicle to your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid, your foot off by... to avoid suddensteering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking shifting to slide. Learn to steer
and constantly seek an escape...,and by Any sudden changes couldcause the tires to a lower gear). In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
... you stay in your vehicle in gear when you go down a hill....Shift to down hills. a Know how to shift down
A CAUTION:
If you don't shift...work hard on downhill slope.
Shift down , your brakes a ... slowing down . The lower gears help cool your vehicle in ymr...you're planning to a lower gear.
a Keep your engine and...none going to a lower gear when you can work well...
Owner's Manual - Page 240
...the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each range.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in hot weather. In heavy traffic -- If it yourself, be at your Pontiac dealership Service Department.
How ....
To get a false readingon the dipstick.
Then, position the shift lever in each gear range, pausing for quite a while. While pulling a trailer.
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Owner's Manual - Page 351
...Seats Spare Tire. Ar~t~rnatir: m ~ a x l e...2.19. 2.20 II~ T Extender ...1-46 Secund Gear. Manual Transaxle ...2-21 How to Wear Properly ...1 11 Security System ...2-9 Incorrect Usage ...1- 15, 1-44, 1-... Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ...1-24 Replacing After a Crash ...1-46 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-50 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-25 Shift Lever ...2-16. 2-21 ...1-14 Shift Light ...Shoulder Belt...
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