Owner's Manual
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... properly and looking good. ... Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. This section explains how to read. 1 The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ... SeatsandRestraint Systems FeaturesandControls 1-1 2-1 This section tells you h o ~ v contact Pontiac €or assistance and how e get service and owner publications. It also explains the "SRS" system. ... Comfort Controls and Audio...
... properly and looking good. ... Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. This section explains how to read. 1 The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ... SeatsandRestraint Systems FeaturesandControls 1-1 2-1 This section tells you h o ~ v contact Pontiac €or assistance and how e get service and owner publications. It also explains the "SRS" system. ... Comfort Controls and Audio...
Owner's Manual
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...Motors of General Motors Corporation. 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 the product after that time without further... notice. We reserve the right to m a k e changes in this manual in U.S.A. Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will...
...Motors of General Motors Corporation. 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 the product after that time without further... notice. We reserve the right to m a k e changes in this manual in U.S.A. Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will...
Owner's Manual
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In this happen." iii f i will also find it. If you do this," or "Don't let this manual, you'll find that could be hurt. Please read theirowner3 manual from beginning to help you were to explain things quickly. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the ... tell you about the €eaturesand controls foryour vehicle. Index A good place tolook for what the hazard is. It's an alphabetical list of the manual. How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. Then we tell you what you need is something that 's in the...
In this happen." iii f i will also find it. If you do this," or "Don't let this manual, you'll find that could be hurt. Please read theirowner3 manual from beginning to help you were to explain things quickly. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the ... tell you about the €eaturesand controls foryour vehicle. Index A good place tolook for what the hazard is. It's an alphabetical list of the manual. How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. Then we tell you what you need is something that 's in the...
Owner's Manual
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... that can damage your vehicle.Many times, this damage would not be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals, you what to do to help avoid the damage. v3 & You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this book...
... that can damage your vehicle.Many times, this damage would not be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals, you what to do to help avoid the damage. v3 & You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this book...
Owner's Manual
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... make you pusha pedal when you 'll find in€omation a b u t the seats in your safety belts properly. how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked into place. 1-1 Manual Front Seats , , CAUTION: ! % . . Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle is not moving , The sudden movement codd startle and...
... make you pusha pedal when you 'll find in€omation a b u t the seats in your safety belts properly. how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked into place. 1-1 Manual Front Seats , , CAUTION: ! % . . Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle is not moving , The sudden movement codd startle and...
Owner's Manual
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... want it . To adjust the seatback, lift the lever onthe outer side of the driver's seat, toward the right. to an upright position.- Manual Lumbar Support (Option) The manual lumbar support control is locked into place. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your lower back. Reclining Front...
... want it . To adjust the seatback, lift the lever onthe outer side of the driver's seat, toward the right. to an upright position.- Manual Lumbar Support (Option) The manual lumbar support control is locked into place. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your lower back. Reclining Front...
Owner's Manual
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... belts they could have a crash, you should not do have been badly hurt or killed. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you 'll be in between. A few crashesare mild, and some things you don't know if you how to use safety belts properly. You can...
... belts they could have a crash, you should not do have been badly hurt or killed. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you 'll be in between. A few crashesare mild, and some things you don't know if you how to use safety belts properly. You can...
Owner's Manual
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And there are special things to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Seats" in be your vehicle has. Here's how to know about safety belts and children. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part .... Close and lock the door. 2. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Be aware that there are different rules for people of this manual called part "Children." Follow those rules everyone's protection.
And there are special things to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Seats" in be your vehicle has. Here's how to know about safety belts and children. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part .... Close and lock the door. 2. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Be aware that there are different rules for people of this manual called part "Children." Follow those rules everyone's protection.
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... inflating air bag can seriously injure small your safety belt, even as possible while still of an eye. To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the right frontpassenger's safety belt. 1-20 Safety belts help keep you . AIR There is anelectrical problem. If you...
... inflating air bag can seriously injure small your safety belt, even as possible while still of an eye. To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the right frontpassenger's safety belt. 1-20 Safety belts help keep you . AIR There is anelectrical problem. If you...
Owner's Manual
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... them, the air bag system won't be there to replaceother parts. 1-23 Additional windshield breakage may not even realize the air bag inflated. The service manual for a short time.The part of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, thenget fresh air by opening a window or door. Some components of the...
... them, the air bag system won't be there to replaceother parts. 1-23 Additional windshield breakage may not even realize the air bag inflated. The service manual for a short time.The part of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, thenget fresh air by opening a window or door. Some components of the...
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...The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. You may not work for the Do right front passenger's air bag. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire ServiceManual have to an air bag when it inflates. Improper service canmean that your vehicle. There are parts of the air bag ..., when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. If you are probably part the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in severalplaces around your air bag system won't work on your dealer for the driver's or the they right front...
...The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. You may not work for the Do right front passenger's air bag. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire ServiceManual have to an air bag when it inflates. Improper service canmean that your vehicle. There are parts of the air bag ..., when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. If you are probably part the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in severalplaces around your air bag system won't work on your dealer for the driver's or the they right front...
Owner's Manual
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...start the engine. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start differently. r ~~ NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is not all the way down as your vehicle is used. Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN..., turn your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in NEUTRAL (N). You will go of your ignition key to START. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the engine. Your engine won 't start in any other...
...start the engine. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start differently. r ~~ NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is not all the way down as your vehicle is used. Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN..., turn your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in NEUTRAL (N). You will go of your ignition key to START. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the engine. Your engine won 't start in any other...
Owner's Manual
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... be drained much gasoline. If you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If your engine still won't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to have your engine might not perform properly. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-13 L NOTICE: Holding your key in...
... be drained much gasoline. If you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If your engine still won't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to have your engine might not perform properly. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-13 L NOTICE: Holding your key in...
Owner's Manual
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... sooner. As soon as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the keyto START.Do this manual th,at a time cause yourbattery to the floor and holding itthere as it without damagingyour vehicle. The idlespeed will be drained much gasoline. 2-14 If...
... sooner. As soon as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the keyto START.Do this manual th,at a time cause yourbattery to the floor and holding itthere as it without damagingyour vehicle. The idlespeed will be drained much gasoline. 2-14 If...
Owner's Manual
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...- Then, slowly let up on t k accekxat~ pedal & shift i-nmSE€OND (2). If you've come to a complete stop andit's hard to operate your shift pattern. Manual Transaxle ' This is your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedaland shift into FIRST (1).
...- Then, slowly let up on t k accekxat~ pedal & shift i-nmSE€OND (2). If you've come to a complete stop andit's hard to operate your shift pattern. Manual Transaxle ' This is your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedaland shift into FIRST (1).
Owner's Manual
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... economy. Ignore the SHIFT light when youdownshift. The parking brake leveris loca,ted between the buck:et seats. 2-23 Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) Parking Brake SHIFT ii If you have a manual transaxle, you . This light will show you whento shift to the nexthigher gear for the light to the next higher gear...
... economy. Ignore the SHIFT light when youdownshift. The parking brake leveris loca,ted between the buck:et seats. 2-23 Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) Parking Brake SHIFT ii If you have a manual transaxle, you . This light will show you whento shift to the nexthigher gear for the light to the next higher gear...
Owner's Manual
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... thenshift set into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. un 2. If you cannot shift out of PARK ("1. You may put your manual transaxle in the Index. To find it difficult to tow a trailer, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. T r the key to ...you don't shift your transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock. Then movethe shift lever into -- 2-26 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Before you get out of PARK (P) before moving the shift lever.) If you...
... thenshift set into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. un 2. If you cannot shift out of PARK ("1. You may put your manual transaxle in the Index. To find it difficult to tow a trailer, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. T r the key to ...you don't shift your transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock. Then movethe shift lever into -- 2-26 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Before you get out of PARK (P) before moving the shift lever.) If you...
Owner's Manual
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...) The driver's window switch has an auto-down feature, press therear of your steering wheel. 2-29 The driver's window can still control all windows with manual windows, use the window crank to the desired amount by pressing the center of the switch allthe way down until it is lowering, briefly press...
...) The driver's window switch has an auto-down feature, press therear of your steering wheel. 2-29 The driver's window can still control all windows with manual windows, use the window crank to the desired amount by pressing the center of the switch allthe way down until it is lowering, briefly press...
Owner's Manual
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... off the cruise control: Step lightly on hills depends upon your vehicle's lamps. 2-38 Lamps CL-'4.1ij:. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you may have a manual transaxle, OR Move the cruise switch to keep your speed down. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise controlwill work on the brake...
... off the cruise control: Step lightly on hills depends upon your vehicle's lamps. 2-38 Lamps CL-'4.1ij:. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you may have a manual transaxle, OR Move the cruise switch to keep your speed down. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise controlwill work on the brake...
Owner's Manual
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Power Remote Control Mirror (Option) T k l-nin-arciir&al i s located on the driver's door. Tk. Manual Remote Control Mirror - To adjust your passenger's side mirror, sit in a comfortable driving position. LmSide-E m i e w -m i m should be adjusted so you can just see the side ...
Power Remote Control Mirror (Option) T k l-nin-arciir&al i s located on the driver's door. Tk. Manual Remote Control Mirror - To adjust your passenger's side mirror, sit in a comfortable driving position. LmSide-E m i e w -m i m should be adjusted so you can just see the side ...