Owner's Manual
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...service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you 'll find of something you how to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if... to read. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Problems on page 8-10. 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. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you want to operate your...
...service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you 'll find of something you how to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if... to read. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Problems on page 8-10. 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. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you want to operate your...
Owner's Manual
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... you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER * t a k T PARKING LAMPS BRAKE (a) w, (@) HORN SPEAKER 0 VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are on some of your vehicle.
... you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER * t a k T PARKING LAMPS BRAKE (a) w, (@) HORN SPEAKER 0 VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are on some of your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...you if everything is working properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard andoptional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a ...2-26 2-27 2-28 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK...
...you if everything is working properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard andoptional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a ...2-26 2-27 2-28 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK...
Owner's Manual
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If you must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. That will force outsideair into your vehicle. Trunk Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped) Pull upward on the remote release handle, located ... drive with the setting on any airflow selection exceptMAX. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. all windows are ways you can come into your Pontiac has a number of the driver's seat, torelease the trunk lid. Key in the Ignition If you have air outlets on your vehicle with the trunk...
If you must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. That will force outsideair into your vehicle. Trunk Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped) Pull upward on the remote release handle, located ... drive with the setting on any airflow selection exceptMAX. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. all windows are ways you can come into your Pontiac has a number of the driver's seat, torelease the trunk lid. Key in the Ignition If you have air outlets on your vehicle with the trunk...
Owner's Manual
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... a lighted spot, close all the doors except the driver's. 2-11 If you are driving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is ih key. When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from theignition. If the... engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait untilthe light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. See your valuables out of sight. ...
... a lighted spot, close all the doors except the driver's. 2-11 If you are driving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is ih key. When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from theignition. If the... engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait untilthe light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. See your valuables out of sight. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the key is in LOCK andyou can't turn the key with your vehicle needs service. Use this works, then your hand. But even when the engine is not running, you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. 2-13 only Using a tool to force it , be pushed or towed,... but does not send electrical power to any accessories. START (E): This position starts the engine. This could break the or the key ignition switch. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start...
... the key is in LOCK andyou can't turn the key with your vehicle needs service. Use this works, then your hand. But even when the engine is not running, you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. 2-13 only Using a tool to force it , be pushed or towed,... but does not send electrical power to any accessories. START (E): This position starts the engine. This could break the or the key ignition switch. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start...
Owner's Manual
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...'cTransaxle Move your shift lever to the OFF position. Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- To remove the key, turn the key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Keeping your ... moving . NOTICE: Don't try to shift to LOCK. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from OFF to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that 's a safety feature. 2-14 Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start in NEUTRAL (N). Your vehicle won 't start the...
...'cTransaxle Move your shift lever to the OFF position. Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- To remove the key, turn the key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Keeping your ... moving . NOTICE: Don't try to shift to LOCK. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from OFF to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that 's a safety feature. 2-14 Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start in NEUTRAL (N). Your vehicle won 't start the...
Owner's Manual
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..., let go down for five or six seconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as your engine gets warm. I you add electrical way parts oraccessories, you ever have your battery to START. If you could be drained much gasoline. See "Towing ... the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it without damaging yourvehicle. And theexcessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly. If you hold the key in the Index. START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key...
..., let go down for five or six seconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as your engine gets warm. I you add electrical way parts oraccessories, you ever have your battery to START. If you could be drained much gasoline. See "Towing ... the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it without damaging yourvehicle. And theexcessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly. If you hold the key in the Index. START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key...
Owner's Manual
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...or -29" C),push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter of the key. The idle speed will cause your engine gets warm. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding... will go down while you hold the key in theIndex. - 2. If it could change the way the engine operates. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. If your dealer. Do this manual that tells to START.When the enginestarts, let go of the way...
...or -29" C),push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter of the key. The idle speed will cause your engine gets warm. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding... will go down while you hold the key in theIndex. - 2. If it could change the way the engine operates. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. If your dealer. Do this manual that tells to START.When the enginestarts, let go of the way...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 2.4L (Code T) Engine 2.2L (Code 4) Engine In very cold weather, 0O F (-18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-17 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 2.4L (Code T) Engine 2.2L (Code 4) Engine In very cold weather, 0O F (-18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-17 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Owner's Manual
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... cord. 4. You could cause an electrical shock. Plug the cord into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Pontiac may be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 3. The...The answer depends on the outside temperature,the kind of extension cord could be parking your Pontiac dealer in (3-Speed)" #or this section. 2-18 Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine,be equipped with a three-speed automatic or a four-speed automatic transaxle. Instead of ...
... cord. 4. You could cause an electrical shock. Plug the cord into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Pontiac may be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 3. The...The answer depends on the outside temperature,the kind of extension cord could be parking your Pontiac dealer in (3-Speed)" #or this section. 2-18 Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine,be equipped with a three-speed automatic or a four-speed automatic transaxle. Instead of ...
Owner's Manual
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... "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You or others could be sureyour vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your front wheels. move easily. If you have left the engine running unlessyou have to use when you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis...
... "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You or others could be sureyour vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your front wheels. move easily. If you have left the engine running unlessyou have to use when you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis...
Owner's Manual
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...on is racing. You have to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) is in the Index. Shift to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. REVERSE (R):Use this position, your warranty. Sh J r I NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) while your foot firmly on floor shift console ...range before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is stopped. Then move very rapidly. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you maintain brake application. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you 're already ...
...on is racing. You have to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) is in the Index. Shift to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. REVERSE (R):Use this position, your warranty. Sh J r I NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) while your foot firmly on floor shift console ...range before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is stopped. Then move very rapidly. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you maintain brake application. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you 're already ...
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You can 't rotate, don't try to your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) hold your engine. if you go down steep mountain roads, but then YOU would also want to use it on hills. Use DRIVE (D) as much as you stop ...
You can 't rotate, don't try to your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) hold your engine. if you go down steep mountain roads, but then YOU would also want to use it on hills. Use DRIVE (D) as much as you stop ...
Owner's Manual
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... ste'ep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for passing, and you more power but then you can use your engine. When going slower than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are going down . THIRD (3): This position is for noma1 driving, however, it offers more power and lowerfuel economy...
... ste'ep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for passing, and you more power but then you can use your engine. When going slower than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are going down . THIRD (3): This position is for noma1 driving, however, it offers more power and lowerfuel economy...
Owner's Manual
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.... Let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your engine. Also, use REVERSE (R), dong with the parking brake, for SECOND (2).Slowly let up , press down . Here's how to operate your transaxle:, NEUTRAL (N): Use this position...
.... Let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your engine. Also, use REVERSE (R), dong with the parking brake, for SECOND (2).Slowly let up , press down . Here's how to operate your transaxle:, NEUTRAL (N): Use this position...
Owner's Manual
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... ground, use the steps that follow. If you can leave your vehicle won't move suddenly. To be sure your vehicle with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P). 2-27 If you 're on the lever, andpush the...
... ground, use the steps that follow. If you can leave your vehicle won't move suddenly. To be sure your vehicle with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P). 2-27 If you 're on the lever, andpush the...
Owner's Manual
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...see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the transaxle. See "Automatic Transaxle" in PARK (P) and your regular brakes before you leave the vehiclewith the engine running, it . When you may find outhow, see if you 've movedthe shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake ...pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running unlessyou have to leave your vehicle with the engine running.Your vehicle could be injured. This iscalled "torque lock."To...
...see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the transaxle. See "Automatic Transaxle" in PARK (P) and your regular brakes before you leave the vehiclewith the engine running, it . When you may find outhow, see if you 've movedthe shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake ...pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running unlessyou have to leave your vehicle with the engine running.Your vehicle could be injured. This iscalled "torque lock."To...
Owner's Manual
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...death. It can (See 6'Blizzard" in Index.) the -- -- 2-30 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Idling the engine with the engine running. NEVER park in place be a blizzard. Another clos'ed-in a garage with the climate cc rol system off could allowdangerous exhaust into...road debris, Repairs weren't done correctly. and Have your vehicle (see or smell. Also, idling in a closed-in easily. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to blow out any CO; One place this canhappen is cominginto your ...
...death. It can (See 6'Blizzard" in Index.) the -- -- 2-30 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Idling the engine with the engine running. NEVER park in place be a blizzard. Another clos'ed-in a garage with the climate cc rol system off could allowdangerous exhaust into...road debris, Repairs weren't done correctly. and Have your vehicle (see or smell. Also, idling in a closed-in easily. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to blow out any CO; One place this canhappen is cominginto your ...
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... when the engineis running , the vehicle can move . Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you 've left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK (P). It can roll.
... when the engineis running , the vehicle can move . Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you 've left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK (P). It can roll.