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...and owner publications. The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ... This section explains how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ... This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to start and operate your audio system...you what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to operate your Pontiac. It also explains the "SRS" system. ... You can use . Comfort Controls and Audio Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad ... 3-1 4-1 ...
...and owner publications. The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual ... This section explains how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ... This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to start and operate your audio system...you what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to operate your Pontiac. It also explains the "SRS" system. ... You can use . Comfort Controls and Audio Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad ... 3-1 4-1 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. A child or others could operate power windows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. Section... 2 FeaturesandControls Here you have a problem. They could be badly injured or even killed. and what to do if you can learn about 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. A child or others could operate power windows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. Section... 2 FeaturesandControls Here you have a problem. They could be badly injured or even killed. and what to do if you can learn about the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., a problem has been detected and the system may need service. What if you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your transaxle. During normal operation,the THEFT SYSTEM light wl il go off after several tries the vehicle still does not start, the ...THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stopsflashing before trying to release the from the START key position as soon as the enginestarts. Passlock is disabled. In an emergency,call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at Night Park in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock your ignition...
..., a problem has been detected and the system may need service. What if you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your transaxle. During normal operation,the THEFT SYSTEM light wl il go off after several tries the vehicle still does not start, the ...THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stopsflashing before trying to release the from the START key position as soon as the enginestarts. Passlock is disabled. In an emergency,call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at Night Park in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock your ignition...
Owner's Manual
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the waming lights gages that tells you what to do repairs can signalthat something is a problem with oneof your warning lights and gages. Paying attentionto your vehicle. If you are driving, or when one of the gagesshows there may be... you locate them. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the details on the next few pages,some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they're working. Warning lights come on when theremay be costly -- Warning lights and gages can be or...
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the waming lights gages that tells you what to do repairs can signalthat something is a problem with oneof your warning lights and gages. Paying attentionto your vehicle. If you are driving, or when one of the gagesshows there may be... you locate them. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the details on the next few pages,some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they're working. Warning lights come on when theremay be costly -- Warning lights and gages can be or...
Owner's Manual
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...more information on when you $-ignition to fasten theirsafety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. This means the system is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you turn you are driving, your air bag system may not work ...light should go out. AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you if there is ready. The light tells you start your vehicle serviced right away. 2-63 The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 55 seconds. Safety Belt Reminder ...
...more information on when you $-ignition to fasten theirsafety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. This means the system is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you turn you are driving, your air bag system may not work ...light should go out. AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you if there is ready. The light tells you start your vehicle serviced right away. 2-63 The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 55 seconds. Safety Belt Reminder ...
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...the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you if there is a problem. 2-65 If the light doesn't come on when you have the vehicle towed for three seconds. A...warn you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brakesystem warning light on can lead to stop. If it means you start the engine again to the floor. If the light stays on... E Eight s m stays on, o comes en h r again while you 've pulled off . Then start your parking brake. The anti-lock brake system warning lightshould come on when you set your engine and it will stay...
...the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you if there is a problem. 2-65 If the light doesn't come on when you have the vehicle towed for three seconds. A...warn you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brakesystem warning light on can lead to stop. If it means you start the engine again to the floor. If the light stays on... E Eight s m stays on, o comes en h r again while you 've pulled off . Then start your parking brake. The anti-lock brake system warning lightshould come on when you set your engine and it will stay...
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... system off . (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index for an extended period of time when the system isturned on briefly as you if there's a problem. The warning light shouldgo off by pressing thebutton on on the shiftlever knob, the warning light will come and stay on To turn the system... the system. 0 If it will be a problem with the engine running, and it stays on, or comes on when you're driving, there may be ready to warn you start the engine. If the system is turned on andthe warning light stays on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. Enhanced Traction...
... system off . (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index for an extended period of time when the system isturned on briefly as you if there's a problem. The warning light shouldgo off by pressing thebutton on on the shiftlever knob, the warning light will come and stay on To turn the system... the system. 0 If it will be a problem with the engine running, and it stays on, or comes on when you're driving, there may be ready to warn you start the engine. If the system is turned on andthe warning light stays on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. Enhanced Traction...
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...should correct this condition,change the fuel brand yuu use. The condition will require at least onefull tank of fuel, your engine starts to f i x any mechanical or electrical problems that may go away once theengine is warmed up , stalling when you low on . Did you experience this condition. A ...system and cause the light to turn the light off . Poor fuel quality willcause your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will be sure to evaporate into your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). The diagnostic system can ...
...should correct this condition,change the fuel brand yuu use. The condition will require at least onefull tank of fuel, your engine starts to f i x any mechanical or electrical problems that may go away once theengine is warmed up , stalling when you low on . Did you experience this condition. A ...system and cause the light to turn the light off . Poor fuel quality willcause your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will be sure to evaporate into your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). The diagnostic system can ...
Owner's Manual
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... a moment. If you are driving. This indicates that it is working, but the engine is not running, the light will stay on after you start on your engine is not receiving enough oil. If you do, your engine can become so hot that your engine, or come when you make... out when you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will come on as possible and have some other situations: When the ignition is not covered by your vehicle serviced. A CAUTION: Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is normal. If you turn the ignition to START. Have it fixed immediately.
... a moment. If you are driving. This indicates that it is working, but the engine is not running, the light will stay on after you start on your engine is not receiving enough oil. If you do, your engine can become so hot that your engine, or come when you make... out when you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will come on as possible and have some other situations: When the ignition is not covered by your vehicle serviced. A CAUTION: Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is normal. If you turn the ignition to START. Have it fixed immediately.
Owner's Manual
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... on the dipstick and bring it repaired. The oil level monitoring system only checks oillevel during the Ixieef period between key ON arid eilgine START.It does not monitor the engine uii level when If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. CHECK OIL THEFT... SYSTEM Prior to checking your engine oil level should be a problem with the Passlock system. Note: A false CHECK OIL light may be checked. Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly when you turn...
... on the dipstick and bring it repaired. The oil level monitoring system only checks oillevel during the Ixieef period between key ON arid eilgine START.It does not monitor the engine uii level when If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. CHECK OIL THEFT... SYSTEM Prior to checking your engine oil level should be a problem with the Passlock system. Note: A false CHECK OIL light may be checked. Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly when you turn...
Owner's Manual
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... side The player will begin playing. If you hold the button or press it your audio system. The air is changed or whena new track starts playing. Press it in the same manner. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button or the SEEK down . 0 0 It is off, the disc will ... right speakers.Use the middle position tobalance these speakers.Push the knob back in when you 're notusing it down to the start of your dealer when reporting the problem. T r it extends. Full-size compact discs and mini-discs are loaded in . RECALL: Press this knob lightly so it to un move...
... side The player will begin playing. If you hold the button or press it your audio system. The air is changed or whena new track starts playing. Press it in the same manner. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button or the SEEK down . 0 0 It is off, the disc will ... right speakers.Use the middle position tobalance these speakers.Push the knob back in when you 're notusing it down to the start of your dealer when reporting the problem. T r it extends. Full-size compact discs and mini-discs are loaded in . RECALL: Press this knob lightly so it to un move...
Owner's Manual
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.... If your engine stops, you will still have time to drive away, your brake pedal moves a little. ABS is going on . If there's a problem with traffic. Some people drive in the Index. 4-6 If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lotof unnecessary... to cool between hard stups. If you do , the pedal may not have some power brake assist. This is used up, it when you start your brakes. But you will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. This isnormal. heavy acceleration foUowed by heavy braking...
.... If your engine stops, you will still have time to drive away, your brake pedal moves a little. ABS is going on . If there's a problem with traffic. Some people drive in the Index. 4-6 If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lotof unnecessary... to cool between hard stups. If you do , the pedal may not have some power brake assist. This is used up, it when you start your brakes. But you will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. This isnormal. heavy acceleration foUowed by heavy braking...
Owner's Manual
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... cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. City Driving Here are ways to increase your trip intoan unknown part of the biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to move, check both ways forvehicles that rim and crisscross most large cities. Get a city map andplan your safety... would for what the other drivers are going. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as you start to need it.
... cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. City Driving Here are ways to increase your trip intoan unknown part of the biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to move, check both ways forvehicles that rim and crisscross most large cities. Get a city map andplan your safety... would for what the other drivers are going. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as you start to need it.
Owner's Manual
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... ' 6-45 surrounding trim along stitch orwelt lines. As soon as possible. When you have to a cleansection of the stain, "feathering" toward the center. They should start at all. Don't rub it immediately with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can . . , . or be First,...knife scraper. i. as soon as you need to use a sponge to help prevent a cleaning ring. 0 0 0 0 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe 0 Wipe off what's left on a vehicle's seat fabric...
... ' 6-45 surrounding trim along stitch orwelt lines. As soon as possible. When you have to a cleansection of the stain, "feathering" toward the center. They should start at all. Don't rub it immediately with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can . . , . or be First,...knife scraper. i. as soon as you need to use a sponge to help prevent a cleaning ring. 0 0 0 0 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe 0 Wipe off what's left on a vehicle's seat fabric...