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...1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Problems on page 8-10. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to drive under different conditions. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual...This section explains how to operate your Pontiac. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac assistance and how to read. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 for It also gives you want to get service and owner publications. to Your Driving ...
...1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Problems on page 8-10. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to drive under different conditions. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual...This section explains how to operate your Pontiac. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac assistance and how to read. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 for It also gives you want to get service and owner publications. to Your Driving ...
Owner's Manual
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... For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propri6Mres canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire dece guide en frangais chez ou votre concessionaire au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 B~nhill Rd. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for CERTIFIED...
... For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propri6Mres canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire dece guide en frangais chez ou votre concessionaire au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 B~nhill Rd. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for CERTIFIED...
Owner's Manual
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... as anything be there to help protect you 'll need to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. Air bags are broken by safety belts. The service manual for your air bag system. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing orfrom being able to touch. In moderate to replace other breathing...
... as anything be there to help protect you 'll need to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. Air bags are broken by safety belts. The service manual for your air bag system. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing orfrom being able to touch. In moderate to replace other breathing...
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0 Your vehicle is working on your air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index 0 . . ' 8 - Improper service can mean that your &-bag system won't work on your vehicle. The module records ...service. You don't want the systemto inflate while someone is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about servicing your vehicle. There are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. See your Pontiac should be serviced. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire Service...
0 Your vehicle is working on your air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index 0 . . ' 8 - Improper service can mean that your &-bag system won't work on your vehicle. The module records ...service. You don't want the systemto inflate while someone is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about servicing your vehicle. There are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. See your Pontiac should be serviced. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire Service...
Owner's Manual
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... break the or the key ignition switch. A warning chime will return to RUN for normal driving. if so, is not running . A CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of this position if your vehicle must be sure... theRUN position when the engine is running , the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are using the correctkey; If you turn the key with your vehicle needs service. RUN (D): This is in ? If none of ability to operate your vehicle. The ignition switch will sound if you to any accessories. But...
... break the or the key ignition switch. A warning chime will return to RUN for normal driving. if so, is not running . A CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of this position if your vehicle must be sure... theRUN position when the engine is running , the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are using the correctkey; If you turn the key with your vehicle needs service. RUN (D): This is in ? If none of ability to operate your vehicle. The ignition switch will sound if you to any accessories. But...
Owner's Manual
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...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 manual transaxle or a three-speed automatic transaxle. 2. Stop and have someone pick up on a Hill 1. Things that are especially important... . equipped with a 2.2L (Code 4) engine. and Release the parking brake. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more on this manual, and the Index will help you 're pulling a trailer. a convertible model. Drive slowly until the trailer is : 0 Shift...
...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 manual transaxle or a three-speed automatic transaxle. 2. Stop and have someone pick up on a Hill 1. Things that are especially important... . equipped with a 2.2L (Code 4) engine. and Release the parking brake. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more on this manual, and the Index will help you 're pulling a trailer. a convertible model. Drive slowly until the trailer is : 0 Shift...
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...warning flashers. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know how tow your vehicle without to damage. (See "Roadside Assistance'' in the Index.) When you can provide the right equipment and know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and ...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...
...warning flashers. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know how tow your vehicle without to damage. (See "Roadside Assistance'' in the Index.) When you can provide the right equipment and know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and ...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...
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...Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Code T Engine Only) Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6-29 6-30 6-33 6-34 6-39 6-39 6-50 6-53... devoted to its appearance care. 7 6-3 6-5 6-7 6-11 6-16 6-17 6-20 6-2 1 6-23 6-24 6-27 6-28 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about your Pontiac. This section begins with service and fuel information, and thenit shows how tocheck important fluid and lubricantlevels.
...Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Code T Engine Only) Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6-29 6-30 6-33 6-34 6-39 6-39 6-50 6-53... devoted to its appearance care. 7 6-3 6-5 6-7 6-11 6-16 6-17 6-20 6-2 1 6-23 6-24 6-27 6-28 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about your Pontiac. This section begins with service and fuel information, and thenit shows how tocheck important fluid and lubricantlevels.
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... knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools beforeyou attempt any service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can.To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to get genuine GM parts and GM...
... knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools beforeyou attempt any service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can.To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to get genuine GM parts and GM...
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Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is not covered by fluid other thanDEXRON-III is ... fluid in your if transaxle fluid. 6-21 If you do not require changing. Be sure to follow al the instructions l here, or you check your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. How to Check Because this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Damage caused by your new vehiclewarranty.
Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is not covered by fluid other thanDEXRON-III is ... fluid in your if transaxle fluid. 6-21 If you do not require changing. Be sure to follow al the instructions l here, or you check your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. How to Check Because this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Damage caused by your new vehiclewarranty.
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Brake Wear Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. See "Caliper/KnucMe ...a rear brake rubbing noise, have built-in Section 7 of this manual under P r C "Periodx Maintenance Inspections." at The brake wear warning sound means thatsoon ' your vehicle serviced. Thatcould lead to drive with your vehicle is moving (except when ...prevent brake pulsation. When tires are removed for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in Section 7 of this manual under Pan d "Periodic Maintenance Inspections make Disc brake pads have the rear brake linings inspected. Your rear drum...
Brake Wear Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. See "Caliper/KnucMe ...a rear brake rubbing noise, have built-in Section 7 of this manual under P r C "Periodx Maintenance Inspections." at The brake wear warning sound means thatsoon ' your vehicle serviced. Thatcould lead to drive with your vehicle is moving (except when ...prevent brake pulsation. When tires are removed for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in Section 7 of this manual under Pan d "Periodic Maintenance Inspections make Disc brake pads have the rear brake linings inspected. Your rear drum...
Owner's Manual
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...10.7 quarts (10.1 L) . . , ...See refrigerant charge Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are approximate. Cooling System L.LL nr ... Manual Transaxle Complete Drain and Refill ...2.0 quarts (1.9 L) - OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB Back-up Lamps Sedan ...3156 Coupe ...3057 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Inside ... ...3057 Engine Crankcase ...4.0 quarts (3.8 L) Automatic Transaxle(4-Speed Automatic Transaxle Not Owner Serviceable) Pan Removal and Replacement ...7.4 quarts (7.0 L) After Complete Overhaul ...10 quarts (9.5 L) When draining or replacing torque converter;
...10.7 quarts (10.1 L) . . , ...See refrigerant charge Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are approximate. Cooling System L.LL nr ... Manual Transaxle Complete Drain and Refill ...2.0 quarts (1.9 L) - OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB Back-up Lamps Sedan ...3156 Coupe ...3057 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Inside ... ...3057 Engine Crankcase ...4.0 quarts (3.8 L) Automatic Transaxle(4-Speed Automatic Transaxle Not Owner Serviceable) Pan Removal and Replacement ...7.4 quarts (7.0 L) After Complete Overhaul ...10 quarts (9.5 L) When draining or replacing torque converter;
Owner's Manual
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DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. An Emission Control Service. - Manual transaxlefluid doesn't require change. If you do notuse your vehicle under any of these not conditions, thefluid andfilter do require changing.
DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. An Emission Control Service. - Manual transaxlefluid doesn't require change. If you do notuse your vehicle under any of these not conditions, thefluid andfilter do require changing.
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... and neck. such as found in the Index for what to use your vehicle underany of these conditions,thefluid andfilter do not use . ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-28 1 Short Wip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miks (166 000 km) (Continued) - Inspect hoses. Pressure test cooling cap. Uses I f...system and pressure An Emission ControlSewice. I 1509000Miles (240 000 km) 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first).See "Engine Coolant" in taxi, police or delivery service. Manual transaxlefluid doesn't require change.
... and neck. such as found in the Index for what to use your vehicle underany of these conditions,thefluid andfilter do not use . ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-28 1 Short Wip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miks (166 000 km) (Continued) - Inspect hoses. Pressure test cooling cap. Uses I f...system and pressure An Emission ControlSewice. I 1509000Miles (240 000 km) 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first).See "Engine Coolant" in taxi, police or delivery service. Manual transaxlefluid doesn't require change.
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... the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: ~~ I R I - 1 I I 'I-34 An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first), (See footnote #.) Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. 0Rotate tires. If you do not use your vehicle under...
... the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: ~~ I R I - 1 I I 'I-34 An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first), (See footnote #.) Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. 0Rotate tires. If you do not use your vehicle under...
Owner's Manual
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Inspect hoses. m delivery service. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. If you do Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. do not use . Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 10'0,000Miles (I66 000 km) (Continued) - Clean radiator, condenser,...Miles (240 000 km) I 17 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-40 Uses such as found in the Index for what to use your vehicle under any of ...
Inspect hoses. m delivery service. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. If you do Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. do not use . Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 10'0,000Miles (I66 000 km) (Continued) - Clean radiator, condenser,...Miles (240 000 km) I 17 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-40 Uses such as found in the Index for what to use your vehicle under any of ...
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... A fluid loss may indicate a problem. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible. Check the system and repair if needed . Also see "Engine Identification" in the Index....level; Also look for fluid loss. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. You may also have your fluid checked by your dealer or service center when you have it is theonly reason for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. add if needed , Hydraulic Clutch System Check ...
... A fluid loss may indicate a problem. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible. Check the system and repair if needed . Also see "Engine Identification" in the Index....level; Also look for fluid loss. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. You may also have your fluid checked by your dealer or service center when you have it is theonly reason for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. add if needed , Hydraulic Clutch System Check ...
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... loose or missing parts, signs of wear orlack of -position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other qualified service center do these services may be performed at once. See "EngineExhaust" in the Index. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; Replace parts as needed ....the hoses and have higheffort or excessive wear. Replace any necessary repairs are completed at leasttwice a year (for proper hook-up in a GM service manual. You should be found in the floor pan or could cause a heat build-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect the...
... loose or missing parts, signs of wear orlack of -position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other qualified service center do these services may be performed at once. See "EngineExhaust" in the Index. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; Replace parts as needed ....the hoses and have higheffort or excessive wear. Replace any necessary repairs are completed at leasttwice a year (for proper hook-up in a GM service manual. You should be found in the floor pan or could cause a heat build-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect the...
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... Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K 1 G52 3 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for ordering information in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us at I-800-PM-CARES or write: Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 Please call us...
... Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K 1 G52 3 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for ordering information in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us at I-800-PM-CARES or write: Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 Please call us...
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... order, book or credit card information Helm, Incorporated (address below.) to CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FUR 1997 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals havethe diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule forall models. and Each bulletin contains instructions to assist...
... order, book or credit card information Helm, Incorporated (address below.) to CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FUR 1997 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals havethe diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule forall models. and Each bulletin contains instructions to assist...