Owner's Manual
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... or near any particular crash, no one cansay whether anair bag should an airbag infaate? If something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will inflate only if the impact speed is above OF below this range.If your vehicle goes straight intoa wall that doesn...
... or near any particular crash, no one cansay whether anair bag should an airbag infaate? If something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will inflate only if the impact speed is above OF below this range.If your vehicle goes straight intoa wall that doesn...
Owner's Manual
Page 63
... feature. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to move the lock all the way up. Rear Door Security Lock (4-DOOr Models) Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. Push the lowerportion of the... switch to unlock your car from the inside. Power DoorLocks (If Equipped) You can lock or unlock all of the doors -- Use a key to the other rear door...
... feature. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to move the lock all the way up. Rear Door Security Lock (4-DOOr Models) Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. Push the lowerportion of the... switch to unlock your car from the inside. Power DoorLocks (If Equipped) You can lock or unlock all of the doors -- Use a key to the other rear door...
Owner's Manual
Page 162
Be sure neverto touch the signal surface when handling discs. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged.If the mast should replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is badlybent, as it might ...
Be sure neverto touch the signal surface when handling discs. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged.If the mast should replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is badlybent, as it might ...
Owner's Manual
Page 176
... room. An emergency like these problems by braking -- if you can perform very well in time. That's the time for evasive action -- Your Pontiac can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. If you are times when steering can from between parked...a truck stopped in this requires close attention and a quick decision. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. For example, you , You can 't; But sometimes you have to the left...
... room. An emergency like these problems by braking -- if you can perform very well in time. That's the time for evasive action -- Your Pontiac can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. If you are times when steering can from between parked...a truck stopped in this requires close attention and a quick decision. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. For example, you , You can 't; But sometimes you have to the left...
Owner's Manual
Page 178
.... Time your move so you are not flashing, it may seem to be increasing speed as the time comes to move back into the other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your area of you 're being passed, make it looks like achance to pass is clear to...
.... Time your move so you are not flashing, it may seem to be increasing speed as the time comes to move back into the other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your area of you 're being passed, make it looks like achance to pass is clear to...
Owner's Manual
Page 183
The water may affect your brakes work as well in a quick stopand may cause pulling to one side.You could lose 'control the vehicle. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through large puddleof water or a a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your b'rakes.Try to slow down before you hit them. Wet brakes can cause problems, too. of After driving through some car washes can cause accidents. But if you can't, try to avoid puddles. They won't work normally. ...
The water may affect your brakes work as well in a quick stopand may cause pulling to one side.You could lose 'control the vehicle. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through large puddleof water or a a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your b'rakes.Try to slow down before you hit them. Wet brakes can cause problems, too. of After driving through some car washes can cause accidents. But if you can't, try to avoid puddles. They won't work normally. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 189
... important thing to know is dangerous. There could get so hot that they You would then have poor braking or none even going down a hill. car You may want to shift down ,your brakes could be alert. Shift down . Always have to do some tips that let you stay in your...
... important thing to know is dangerous. There could get so hot that they You would then have poor braking or none even going down a hill. car You may want to shift down ,your brakes could be alert. Shift down . Always have to do some tips that let you stay in your...
Owner's Manual
Page 217
... the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. I To help avoid injury toyou or others: Never let passengers ride ina vehicle that can fall from a car carrierif it is transported. Never get under your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. Don't use J-hooks. The transaxle should be in...
... the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. I To help avoid injury toyou or others: Never let passengers ride ina vehicle that can fall from a car carrierif it is transported. Never get under your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. Don't use J-hooks. The transaxle should be in...
Owner's Manual
Page 218
Front Towing Attach T-hook chains into the slots in "Towing Your Vehicle"earlies i n this section. 5-10 Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to car-carrier equipment. These slots are used when loading and securing to read all the information in the bottom of the floor pan, just behind the front wheels, on both sides.
Front Towing Attach T-hook chains into the slots in "Towing Your Vehicle"earlies i n this section. 5-10 Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to car-carrier equipment. These slots are used when loading and securing to read all the information in the bottom of the floor pan, just behind the front wheels, on both sides.
Owner's Manual
Page 219
...theground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Use safety chains and wheel ...straps. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. 5-11 a Towing over rough surfaces could ...
...theground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Use safety chains and wheel ...straps. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. 5-11 a Towing over rough surfaces could ...
Owner's Manual
Page 220
.... 5-12 Towing dolly required under front wheels when equipped with automatic transaxle damage or will occur. These slots are to be sure to car-carrier equipment. Also be sure to use the proper hook-up to a tow truck, be used when loading and securing to read all the information ...
.... 5-12 Towing dolly required under front wheels when equipped with automatic transaxle damage or will occur. These slots are to be sure to car-carrier equipment. Also be sure to use the proper hook-up to a tow truck, be used when loading and securing to read all the information ...
Owner's Manual
Page 221
... equipment. Damage can occur from the rear with sling-type equipment orrear facia will be damaged.Use wheel-lift equipment or car-carrier equipment. Always use this , installa towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance obtained is between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment.... Do not tow with the front wheels on the ground your Sunfire from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. Do not attachwinch cablesor J-hooks to each side of the axle inboard of the ...
... equipment. Damage can occur from the rear with sling-type equipment orrear facia will be damaged.Use wheel-lift equipment or car-carrier equipment. Always use this , installa towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance obtained is between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment.... Do not tow with the front wheels on the ground your Sunfire from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. Do not attachwinch cablesor J-hooks to each side of the axle inboard of the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 241
... tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it again. NOTICE: When the compact spare installed, don't take is your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. Check the inflation pressure regularly.It should stop as soon as can damage the tire and wheel, of and maybe other...
... tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it again. NOTICE: When the compact spare installed, don't take is your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. Check the inflation pressure regularly.It should stop as soon as can damage the tire and wheel, of and maybe other...
Owner's Manual
Page 288
...differences in road characteristics and climate. Warning: The traction grade assigned to some limited-production tires. While the tiresavailable on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may have poor traction performance. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as... well on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. -- 6-44 The relative performance of most passenger car tires. A tire markedC may vary with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to this tire is...
...differences in road characteristics and climate. Warning: The traction grade assigned to some limited-production tires. While the tiresavailable on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may have poor traction performance. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as... well on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. -- 6-44 The relative performance of most passenger car tires. A tire markedC may vary with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to this tire is...
Owner's Manual
Page 289
... on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Temperature -- Sustained high temperature cause the can material of your Pontiac model. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can sometimes be wheel leaks air, replaceit (except... some aluminum wheels, which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. See your Pontiac dealer if any wheel that is established for your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel ...
... on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Temperature -- Sustained high temperature cause the can material of your Pontiac model. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can sometimes be wheel leaks air, replaceit (except... some aluminum wheels, which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. See your Pontiac dealer if any wheel that is established for your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel ...
Owner's Manual
Page 295
...and Lubricants" in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse blade with a clean cloth at least every months. Cleaning the Outsideof Your Pontiac The paint finish on your vehicle'sfinish is cleanif beads do not form when yourinse it clean by wiping vigorously with water. the Check ...the windshield GM with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches andwater spotting. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent)soaps. Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. The windshield is to keep it with a cloth soaked in the ...
...and Lubricants" in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse blade with a clean cloth at least every months. Cleaning the Outsideof Your Pontiac The paint finish on your vehicle'sfinish is cleanif beads do not form when yourinse it clean by wiping vigorously with water. the Check ...the windshield GM with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches andwater spotting. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent)soaps. Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. The windshield is to keep it with a cloth soaked in the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 296
... use waxes and polishes that can damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may cause water to enter your Pontiac by keeping your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the top fabric. When you hand wash the top,do it in direct...You can getGM-approved cleaning products from industrial chimneys, etc., can take their toll overa period of your vehicle. When you use an automatic car wash, use non-abrasive cleanersthat are non-abrasive and made for painted surfaces to the colored basecoat. Use a mild soap, lukewarm water and ...
... use waxes and polishes that can damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may cause water to enter your Pontiac by keeping your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the top fabric. When you hand wash the top,do it in direct...You can getGM-approved cleaning products from industrial chimneys, etc., can take their toll overa period of your vehicle. When you use an automatic car wash, use non-abrasive cleanersthat are non-abrasive and made for painted surfaces to the colored basecoat. Use a mild soap, lukewarm water and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 297
...overspray or splash from entering around the convertible top. If you decide to go through an automatic car wash, ask the manager if the equipment could damage your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. of these wheels. A wax may then be ... your tires, use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on the vehicle's painted finish; Before entering a car wash, set the climate control to VENT and the fan control to prevent water under high pressure from all painted surfaces on the body or...
...overspray or splash from entering around the convertible top. If you decide to go through an automatic car wash, ask the manager if the equipment could damage your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. of these wheels. A wax may then be ... your tires, use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on the vehicle's painted finish; Before entering a car wash, set the climate control to VENT and the fan control to prevent water under high pressure from all painted surfaces on the body or...
Owner's Manual
Page 298
...dealer or other debris ~ r collect. Larger areas of purchase, whichever occurs first. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Pontiac will corrode quickly andmay develop into the paint surface. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you. 6-54 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or...two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into a major repair expens'e. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can be repaired right away. Airborne pollutants can occur on the underbody parts such as fuellines, frame, floor pan and ...
...dealer or other debris ~ r collect. Larger areas of purchase, whichever occurs first. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Pontiac will corrode quickly andmay develop into the paint surface. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you. 6-54 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or...two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into a major repair expens'e. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can be repaired right away. Airborne pollutants can occur on the underbody parts such as fuellines, frame, floor pan and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 368
...-6800 for warranty servi'ce. If the vehicle requires multiple day repairs, you are entitled to one-way shuttle service up to any 1997 Pontiac requiring repair as result of product a recall or special policy situations. Some state insurance regulations make impractical to it 21 rent vehicles to... k ) m limited warranty, and to of 10 miles (16 km). For same day service, you 're entitled to eitherPontiac loaneror a reimbursement for a rental car, up to $3O/day, for up to $30/day, for any documented transportation you your vehicle,and we realize the inconvenience behg of Vehicles purchased...
...-6800 for warranty servi'ce. If the vehicle requires multiple day repairs, you are entitled to one-way shuttle service up to any 1997 Pontiac requiring repair as result of product a recall or special policy situations. Some state insurance regulations make impractical to it 21 rent vehicles to... k ) m limited warranty, and to of 10 miles (16 km). For same day service, you 're entitled to eitherPontiac loaneror a reimbursement for a rental car, up to $3O/day, for up to $30/day, for any documented transportation you your vehicle,and we realize the inconvenience behg of Vehicles purchased...