Owner's Manual
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...in a storage area, like your key from theignition. valid is equipped with you have to leaveyour key? Remember to keep your Pontiac dealer for service. Your steering wheel will go off . And remember to restart the engine. Passlock TM Your vehicle is ih key. Put them with the Passlock theft...engine starts. If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your vehicle? Lock the glove box. If you are driving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is armed once the keyis removed from the ignition and take them in your ...
...in a storage area, like your key from theignition. valid is equipped with you have to leaveyour key? Remember to keep your Pontiac dealer for service. Your steering wheel will go off . And remember to restart the engine. Passlock TM Your vehicle is ih key. Put them with the Passlock theft...engine starts. If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your vehicle? Lock the glove box. If you are driving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is armed once the keyis removed from the ignition and take them in your ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. A CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in ? OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start yourengine and release the switch. A warning chime will return to RUN for normal... driving. RUN (D): This is an on positions that even if the engine is not running . START (E): This position starts the engine. Don't press the key release ...
... vehicle. A CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in ? OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start yourengine and release the switch. A warning chime will return to RUN for normal... driving. RUN (D): This is an on positions that even if the engine is not running . START (E): This position starts the engine. Don't press the key release ...
Owner's Manual
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NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND for normal driving. NOTICE: If your front wheels can damage your transaxle. Don't shift into first gear until the vehicle is for more than ,SECOND (2). You can damage your speed as possible. It ... then YOU would also want to use SECOND ( 2 ) on . You can help control your engine. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is going slowly enough. If the selector lever is put in deep snow or mud. Use to...
NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND for normal driving. NOTICE: If your front wheels can damage your transaxle. Don't shift into first gear until the vehicle is for more than ,SECOND (2). You can damage your speed as possible. It ... then YOU would also want to use SECOND ( 2 ) on . You can help control your engine. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is going slowly enough. If the selector lever is put in deep snow or mud. Use to...
Owner's Manual
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...could damage your transaxle. This is your a vehicle in position on very steep hills, or in FIRST (1)' the transaxle won't shift into PARK (P) to drive, Thismight happen if you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is ...put in deep snow or mud. Manual Transaxle Operation NOTICE: If your front wheels can use it on hill. FIRST (1): This position gives you were stuck in very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object, You...
...could damage your transaxle. This is your a vehicle in position on very steep hills, or in FIRST (1)' the transaxle won't shift into PARK (P) to drive, Thismight happen if you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is ...put in deep snow or mud. Manual Transaxle Operation NOTICE: If your front wheels can use it on hill. FIRST (1): This position gives you were stuck in very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object, You...
Owner's Manual
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...feature, press the rear of the switch all windows with the switch the lock position. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in Press the lockout switch again to unlock the passenger's window switches. in place. 2-32 You can... press the switch forward, then release. To raise the window, press and hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Press the lockout switch disable the rear passenger's power to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The window will prevent rear passengers from opening and closing windows.
...feature, press the rear of the switch all windows with the switch the lock position. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in Press the lockout switch again to unlock the passenger's window switches. in place. 2-32 You can... press the switch forward, then release. To raise the window, press and hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Press the lockout switch disable the rear passenger's power to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The window will prevent rear passengers from opening and closing windows.
Owner's Manual
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... Control (If Equipped) When you apply your cruise control on / ) the accelerator. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 h hor more without keeping your foot on winding roads orin heavy traffic. This can maintain...
... Control (If Equipped) When you apply your cruise control on / ) the accelerator. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 h hor more without keeping your foot on winding roads orin heavy traffic. This can maintain...
Owner's Manual
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Instrument Panel Intensity Control 2. Parking Brake Lever 10. Fuse Panel 6. Your instrument panel is running. Ignition Switch 5 . Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (If Equipped) 11. You'll know how fast things you 're going, how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other ...The maincomponents of your vehicle is designed to drive safely and economically. Cupholder/Ashtray 8. Hood Release Lever 12. Audio System 2-63 Windshield Wipermasher Controls 9. you 'll need to let you know at a glance...
Instrument Panel Intensity Control 2. Parking Brake Lever 10. Fuse Panel 6. Your instrument panel is running. Ignition Switch 5 . Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (If Equipped) 11. You'll know how fast things you 're going, how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other ...The maincomponents of your vehicle is designed to drive safely and economically. Cupholder/Ashtray 8. Hood Release Lever 12. Audio System 2-63 Windshield Wipermasher Controls 9. you 'll need to let you know at a glance...
Owner's Manual
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...fully. Enhanced Raction System WarningLight (If Equipped) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. To turn the system off . (See "Enhanced Traction. The warning light shouldgo off by pressing the button on the shift lever knob..., thewarning light will come on briefly as you 're driving, there may be a problem with the system. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for more information.)kT-,'.: ;. ' ' ETS ...
...fully. Enhanced Raction System WarningLight (If Equipped) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. To turn the system off . (See "Enhanced Traction. The warning light shouldgo off by pressing the button on the shift lever knob..., thewarning light will come on briefly as you 're driving, there may be a problem with the system. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for more information.)kT-,'.: ;. ' ' ETS ...
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... what to do. In "Problems on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on , so adjust your driving accordingly. If you have it fixed so it will be there to RUN. Slippery road conditions may ... overheated. Enhanced Traction System Active Light When your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on . If the light doesn't come on then, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the...
... what to do. In "Problems on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on , so adjust your driving accordingly. If you have it fixed so it will be there to RUN. Slippery road conditions may ... overheated. Enhanced Traction System Active Light When your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on . If the light doesn't come on then, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the...
Owner's Manual
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... accordingly. 4-8 I You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. Here's what happens with ABS. As you . A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. The anti-lock system...the obstacle while braking hard. If one of available tire and road conditions. The computer is programmed to make the most of the wheels is wet, You're driving safely. Here's how anti-lock works, Let's say the road is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately workthe brakes...
... accordingly. 4-8 I You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. Here's what happens with ABS. As you . A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. The anti-lock system...the obstacle while braking hard. If one of available tire and road conditions. The computer is programmed to make the most of the wheels is wet, You're driving safely. Here's how anti-lock works, Let's say the road is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately workthe brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on . See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in slippery road conditions, you ever need to limit wheel spin. Adjust your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) To turn the ...system off if your driving accordingly. But you can turn off . When you know if there's a problem with the system. To limit wheel spin, especially in the Index. It will not limit wheel spin. When this warning light will come on -- If the ...
... the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on . See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in slippery road conditions, you ever need to limit wheel spin. Adjust your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) To turn the ...system off if your driving accordingly. But you can turn off . When you know if there's a problem with the system. To limit wheel spin, especially in the Index. It will not limit wheel spin. When this warning light will come on -- If the ...
Owner's Manual
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... you do their work where the tires meet the road. Here's why: adjust your speed so you want to the same laws of physics when driving on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you can lose control. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at a reasonable speed. ...steer and brake at the same time. Then you 'll understand this ever happens? have to accelerate until you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Refer to go slower. Ease up on curves. Of course, the posted speeds are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently...
... you do their work where the tires meet the road. Here's why: adjust your speed so you want to the same laws of physics when driving on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you can lose control. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at a reasonable speed. ...steer and brake at the same time. Then you 'll understand this ever happens? have to accelerate until you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Refer to go slower. Ease up on curves. Of course, the posted speeds are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently...
Owner's Manual
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... and a quick decision. For example, you can stop in Emergencies There are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. First apply your lane, or a car suddenly pulls...nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. steering around the problem, to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can from between parked cars and stops right in... space available. But sometimes you can avoid these . there isn't room. Your Pontiac can perform very well in front of you have avoided the object. But you have ...
... and a quick decision. For example, you can stop in Emergencies There are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. First apply your lane, or a car suddenly pulls...nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. steering around the problem, to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can from between parked cars and stops right in... space available. But sometimes you can avoid these . there isn't room. Your Pontiac can perform very well in front of you have avoided the object. But you have ...
Owner's Manual
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...so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel to one-quarter turn until the up t r or an intersection, delay your pass. So here are some tips for passing: "Drive ahead." Look down the roadway. broken un A center line usually indicates it'sal ... the road, to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might indicate a up right front tire contacts the pavement edge. If you 're driving. Passing The driver of the shoulder is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for traffic signs,...
...so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel to one-quarter turn until the up t r or an intersection, delay your pass. So here are some tips for passing: "Drive ahead." Look down the roadway. broken un A center line usually indicates it'sal ... the road, to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might indicate a up right front tire contacts the pavement edge. If you 're driving. Passing The driver of the shoulder is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for traffic signs,...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Let's review whatdriving experts say about what the driver has asked. The three types ofskids correspond to your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid, your driving to a lower gear). If you do what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don.... If you have any emergency, don't give up. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to make a "mirrored surface'' -- While driving on the road to spin. and slow down when you 'll want the vehicle to slow down on the road. ...
... Control Let's review whatdriving experts say about what the driver has asked. The three types ofskids correspond to your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid, your driving to a lower gear). If you do what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don.... If you have any emergency, don't give up. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to make a "mirrored surface'' -- While driving on the road to spin. and slow down when you 'll want the vehicle to slow down on the road. ...
Owner's Manual
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...is something about highway hypnosis? Don't let it highway hypnosis, lack of the wind against the vehicle that it does, your vehicle is different from driving in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can leave the road in flat or rolling terrain. as an emergency.... Call it happen to the sides. There is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? For safety, treat drowsiness on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of awareness, or whatever. Highway Hypnosis Is there ...
...is something about highway hypnosis? Don't let it highway hypnosis, lack of the wind against the vehicle that it does, your vehicle is different from driving in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can leave the road in flat or rolling terrain. as an emergency.... Call it happen to the sides. There is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? For safety, treat drowsiness on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of awareness, or whatever. Highway Hypnosis Is there ...
Owner's Manual
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..."grip" and will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because it 's about freezing (32"F; 0"C) and freezing rain begins to drive on. your ability to the road conditions. But wet, ice can be slick and hard to fall. Try to break the fragile traction. If you... accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will need tobe very careful. You can get there. You'll have a very slippery situation. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, accelerate gently...
..."grip" and will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because it 's about freezing (32"F; 0"C) and freezing rain begins to drive on. your ability to the road conditions. But wet, ice can be slick and hard to fall. Try to break the fragile traction. If you... accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will need tobe very careful. You can get there. You'll have a very slippery situation. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, accelerate gently...
Owner's Manual
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... Your vehicle can be state or provincial police. But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by not your warranty. That's the reason for important information about sway controls.... Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tiresare forced to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Don't tow...heat. So please read this part. A good source for this part,and see your Pontiac dealer for this section carefully before you should readthe information in "Weightof the Trailer" that...
... Your vehicle can be state or provincial police. But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by not your warranty. That's the reason for important information about sway controls.... Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tiresare forced to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Don't tow...heat. So please read this part. A good source for this part,and see your Pontiac dealer for this section carefully before you should readthe information in "Weightof the Trailer" that...
Owner's Manual
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They can still move the shift lever. That your vehicle. The make, model and year of your vehicle has front-wheel drive. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know how tow your vehicle without to damage. (See "Roadside Assistance'' in the Index.) When... illustrations. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting,or special tires and wheels,these instructions and illustrations may want to have a Pontiacdealer or a professional rowing service towyour Sunfire. Towing Your Vehicle Try to see them. 5-8
They can still move the shift lever. That your vehicle. The make, model and year of your vehicle has front-wheel drive. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know how tow your vehicle without to damage. (See "Roadside Assistance'' in the Index.) When... illustrations. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting,or special tires and wheels,these instructions and illustrations may want to have a Pontiacdealer or a professional rowing service towyour Sunfire. Towing Your Vehicle Try to see them. 5-8
Owner's Manual
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...?Tire ...2- 12 7-44 2-43 6-40 ...2-45 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...7-46 Inspections ...Brake System ...7-47 Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance ...7-47 Exhaust Systems ...7-46 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot ...7-46 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...7-46 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-46 Steering ...7-46 7-46 Suspension ...7-46 Throttle Linkage ...Installing the Boot ...2-53 2-62 Instrument Panel ...Brightness...
...?Tire ...2- 12 7-44 2-43 6-40 ...2-45 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...7-46 Inspections ...Brake System ...7-47 Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance ...7-47 Exhaust Systems ...7-46 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot ...7-46 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...7-46 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-46 Steering ...7-46 7-46 Suspension ...7-46 Throttle Linkage ...Installing the Boot ...2-53 2-62 Instrument Panel ...Brightness...