Owner's Manual
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...on page 8-10. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Pontiac assistance and how to operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. to Your Driving and the Road Here you how adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to get... maintenance and what to do if you how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also explains the system. ...
...on page 8-10. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Pontiac assistance and how to operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. to Your Driving and the Road Here you how adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to get... maintenance and what to do if you how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also explains the system. ...
Owner's Manual
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...Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers @ Won't I be -- If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your passengers can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you still have to get the most of safety belts. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (...40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are belted. &.. That's true not only ...
...Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers @ Won't I be -- If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your passengers can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you still have to get the most of safety belts. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (...40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are belted. &.. That's true not only ...
Owner's Manual
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To move it has locked into position. After you move the adjuster to where you . Adjust the heightso that is centered on the shoulder belt guide. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on... your shoulder. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-DOOr Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release...
To move it has locked into position. After you move the adjuster to where you . Adjust the heightso that is centered on the shoulder belt guide. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on... your shoulder. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-DOOr Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release...
Owner's Manual
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... so chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your vehicle. door when you slow down or stop your doors, and you drive yourvehicle, To unlock the door, pull the locking lever backward. 2-4 When locked, the inside , push the locking...
... so chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your vehicle. door when you slow down or stop your doors, and you drive yourvehicle, To unlock the door, pull the locking lever backward. 2-4 When locked, the inside , push the locking...
Owner's Manual
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... you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. This light will come on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. The light tells you if there is ready. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the... be ready to RUN. the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Have your engine, and it will flash for about 55 seconds. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their...
... you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. This light will come on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. The light tells you if there is ready. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the... be ready to RUN. the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Have your engine, and it will flash for about 55 seconds. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their...
Owner's Manual
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... to turn off all your brake system inspected right away. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is on , there could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. BRAKE If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. For good braking, though, you need both...
... to turn off all your brake system inspected right away. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is on , there could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. BRAKE If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. For good braking, though, you need both...
Owner's Manual
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... never know when the vehicle in both city and rural driving. Alcohol affects four things that pedestrians or other drivers are common. Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with a very important safety device in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be careless and make mistakes. Be ready...
... never know when the vehicle in both city and rural driving. Alcohol affects four things that pedestrians or other drivers are common. Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with a very important safety device in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be careless and make mistakes. Be ready...
Owner's Manual
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... of you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Your Pontiac can from between parked cars and stops right in time. Then steer around the problem. An... emergency like these problems by braking -- steering around the problem, to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you , You can be more effective than ...fact that suck emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. If you have to remove as much speed as quickly straighten the wheel once...
... of you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Your Pontiac can from between parked cars and stops right in time. Then steer around the problem. An... emergency like these problems by braking -- steering around the problem, to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you , You can be more effective than ...fact that suck emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. If you have to remove as much speed as quickly straighten the wheel once...
Owner's Manual
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...your engine; 0 Towing A Trailer (Except Models with 2.4L Engine and 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle) Do not tow a trailer with a Sunfire if your trip. equipped with a 2.2L (Code 4) engine. Drive slowly until the trailer is : 0 Shift into a gear; If you start your vehicle is clear of these sections before you 're...the parking brake. a convertible model. Stop and have someone pick up on a Hill 1. Things that are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on the brake pedal. 3.
...your engine; 0 Towing A Trailer (Except Models with 2.4L Engine and 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle) Do not tow a trailer with a Sunfire if your trip. equipped with a 2.2L (Code 4) engine. Drive slowly until the trailer is : 0 Shift into a gear; If you start your vehicle is clear of these sections before you 're...the parking brake. a convertible model. Stop and have someone pick up on a Hill 1. Things that are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on the brake pedal. 3.
Owner's Manual
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...label. all It's all -season tread design, the TPC number will continue to have an all right to drive with that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. 6-43 When you get new tires, get ones with your compact... sidewall. Be sure touse the same size and type tires on your vehicle. If you to lose control while f driving. I you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to yourvehicle. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of...
...label. all It's all -season tread design, the TPC number will continue to have an all right to drive with that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. 6-43 When you get new tires, get ones with your compact... sidewall. Be sure touse the same size and type tires on your vehicle. If you to lose control while f driving. I you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to yourvehicle. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of...
Owner's Manual
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... 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 0100 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. One of the reasuns you should follow the complete maintenance schedule on top of your vehicle. (Withsome models, you operate your... are through dusty areas. Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). 0 Most trips are below freezing. Spark Plug Replacement. This is used for your vehicle under any one ...
... 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 0100 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. One of the reasuns you should follow the complete maintenance schedule on top of your vehicle. (Withsome models, you operate your... are through dusty areas. Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). 0 Most trips are below freezing. Spark Plug Replacement. This is used for your vehicle under any one ...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions causes engine oil to break down slower. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000~ Miles (166 000 km):Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenanc'e schedule on the following pages. 7-6 These intervalsonly...
... conditions causes engine oil to break down slower. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000~ Miles (166 000 km):Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenanc'e schedule on the following pages. 7-6 These intervalsonly...
Owner's Manual
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... or leaks. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-19 An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for any damage. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control...
... or leaks. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-19 An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for any damage. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control...
Owner's Manual
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... 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) [7 Rotate tires. An Emission ControlService. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter.
... 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) [7 Rotate tires. An Emission ControlService. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter.
Owner's Manual
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...a d i o Reception ...3-22 Radios ...3-8,3-9, 3-16 Rain, Driving In ...4-18 Raising the Convertible Top Manually ...2-59 2-57 Raising Your Convertible Top ......13 Passing ...4-39 With a Trailer ...Passlock" ...2-11 Passlock" Warning Light ...2-76 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-46 Pontiac Cares Information ...8-2 Power Door Locks ...2-5 6-57 Option Fuses ...Remote Control Mirror ...2-46 4-1 1. 6.28 Steering...31 Pregnancy. Chemical ...Park Automatic Transaxle ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of Safety Belts ...1-22 Problems on the Road ...5-1 ...8-12 Publications, Service and Owner . ...
...a d i o Reception ...3-22 Radios ...3-8,3-9, 3-16 Rain, Driving In ...4-18 Raising the Convertible Top Manually ...2-59 2-57 Raising Your Convertible Top ......13 Passing ...4-39 With a Trailer ...Passlock" ...2-11 Passlock" Warning Light ...2-76 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-46 Pontiac Cares Information ...8-2 Power Door Locks ...2-5 6-57 Option Fuses ...Remote Control Mirror ...2-46 4-1 1. 6.28 Steering...31 Pregnancy. Chemical ...Park Automatic Transaxle ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of Safety Belts ...1-22 Problems on the Road ...5-1 ...8-12 Publications, Service and Owner . ...
Owner's Manual
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... System ...2-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2- 10 2-55 Removing the Boot ...Replacement 6-61 Bulbs ...Parts ...6-62 Wheel ...6-45 Replacing Safety Belts ...1-49 Reporting Safety Defects ...8-10 Restraints Checking ...1-49 Child ...1-38 Head ...1-6 Replacing Parts After a Crash ...1-49 System Check ...7-... Rocking YourVehicle ...5-34 6-41 Rotation,Tires ...Roadside Assistance ... 8-6 1-49 1-8 1-14 Care ...6-50 Center RearPassenger Position ...1-34 Children ...1-36 Drives Position ...1-14 1-49 Extender ...How to Wear Properly ...1-14 Incorrect Usage ...1-18, 1-47, 1-48 LapBeEt ...1-35 1- 14, 1-29 Lap...
... System ...2-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2- 10 2-55 Removing the Boot ...Replacement 6-61 Bulbs ...Parts ...6-62 Wheel ...6-45 Replacing Safety Belts ...1-49 Reporting Safety Defects ...8-10 Restraints Checking ...1-49 Child ...1-38 Head ...1-6 Replacing Parts After a Crash ...1-49 System Check ...7-... Rocking YourVehicle ...5-34 6-41 Rotation,Tires ...Roadside Assistance ... 8-6 1-49 1-8 1-14 Care ...6-50 Center RearPassenger Position ...1-34 Children ...1-36 Drives Position ...1-14 1-49 Extender ...How to Wear Properly ...1-14 Incorrect Usage ...1-18, 1-47, 1-48 LapBeEt ...1-35 1- 14, 1-29 Lap...