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f The fuse panel is located at the left and pullthe door forward. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Supplement to the left end of the instrument panel. Make sure toinsert the tabs when replacing the cover. Part No. 226 15825 To open, push the tab on the access door to the1998 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual This information replaces the "Instrument Panel Fuse Block" and "Engine Compartment Fuse Block" informationfound on pages 6-59 through 6-62 in Section 6 o your Owner's Manual.
f The fuse panel is located at the left and pullthe door forward. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Supplement to the left end of the instrument panel. Make sure toinsert the tabs when replacing the cover. Part No. 226 15825 To open, push the tab on the access door to the1998 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual This information replaces the "Instrument Panel Fuse Block" and "Engine Compartment Fuse Block" informationfound on pages 6-59 through 6-62 in Section 6 o your Owner's Manual.
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Engine Compartment FuseBlock Fuse Usage IGN BATT 1 The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Ignition Switch Circuits Yower ACC/Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Heater and A/C Blower Powertrain Control Module N C Compressor BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN BLO PCM A/c ABS/EVO Anti-Lock Brake System Lift off the cover to check the fuses.
Engine Compartment FuseBlock Fuse Usage IGN BATT 1 The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Ignition Switch Circuits Yower ACC/Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Heater and A/C Blower Powertrain Control Module N C Compressor BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN BLO PCM A/c ABS/EVO Anti-Lock Brake System Lift off the cover to check the fuses.
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How to turn on your hazara wi How to jump start your vehicle How your vehicle should be tu-t;u What to do if your engine overheats How to change a flat tire
How to turn on your hazara wi How to jump start your vehicle How your vehicle should be tu-t;u What to do if your engine overheats How to change a flat tire
Owner's Manual
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...explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly.It also explains the "SRS" system. 7 I The 1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Your Driving the and Road ...Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to keep your audio system. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tellsyou how to get... section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
...explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly.It also explains the "SRS" system. 7 I The 1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Your Driving the and Road ...Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to keep your audio system. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tellsyou how to get... section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
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... you may see: n TURN SIGNALS ee pr 0 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1'1 FUSE LIGHTER P u )tr HORN COOLANT DAYTIME o RUNNING ' ' LAMPS . * * SPEAKER 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ( ) @
... you may see: n TURN SIGNALS ee pr 0 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1'1 FUSE LIGHTER P u )tr HORN COOLANT DAYTIME o RUNNING ' ' LAMPS . * * SPEAKER 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ( ) @
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...a problem. Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting ...2-33 2-40 2-42 2-44 2-46 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-60 2-62 2-64 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signalhdultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments...
...a problem. Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting ...2-33 2-40 2-42 2-44 2-46 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-60 2-62 2-64 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signalhdultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments...
Owner's Manual
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... valuables out of sight. Lock all windows. Passlock is removed from the ignition. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will your ignition. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to remove your key from the START position as soon.... When you park your vehicle and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to restart the engine. Always do it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- Your steering wheel will be watching your vehicle, it with you. Close all ...
... valuables out of sight. Lock all windows. Passlock is removed from the ignition. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will your ignition. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to remove your key from the START position as soon.... When you park your vehicle and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to restart the engine. Always do it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- Your steering wheel will be watching your vehicle, it with you. Close all ...
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..." in . During this time your d'ealer.Your vehicle is running, a problem has been detected and system the may also want to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. See "Towing a Trailer" in . See your dealer for the first 500 miles (805 km). Avoid making hard stops for service. In ...Canada call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at any one speed fast or slow for service. See your dealer for the first 200 miles (322km) or...
..." in . During this time your d'ealer.Your vehicle is running, a problem has been detected and system the may also want to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. See "Towing a Trailer" in . See your dealer for the first 500 miles (805 km). Avoid making hard stops for service. In ...Canada call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at any one speed fast or slow for service. See your dealer for the first 200 miles (322km) or...
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...the switch to push-start your vehicle. The switch stays in the ignition switch as the radio. 2-13 Press in RUN when the engine is running , the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you can remove the key. This locks your electrical power accessories,... but does not send electrical power to display some instrument panel warning lights. ACCESSORY (A): In this position if your electrical power accessories. When the engine starts, release the key. A E With the ignition key in which the switch returns after you can use RUN to operate your steering wheel...
...the switch to push-start your vehicle. The switch stays in the ignition switch as the radio. 2-13 Press in RUN when the engine is running , the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you can remove the key. This locks your electrical power accessories,... but does not send electrical power to display some instrument panel warning lights. ACCESSORY (A): In this position if your electrical power accessories. When the engine starts, release the key. A E With the ignition key in which the switch returns after you can use RUN to operate your steering wheel...
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... and you are using the correct key; Using a tool to force it is, thenturn the f steering wheel left and right while you need toturn the engine off while the vehicle is moving , turn the key hard. If you turn the key only to OFF. I it could cause a collision. Pull the key...
... and you are using the correct key; Using a tool to force it is, thenturn the f steering wheel left and right while you need toturn the engine off while the vehicle is moving , turn the key hard. If you turn the key only to OFF. I it could cause a collision. Pull the key...
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... heat can the damage yourstarter motor. Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be drained much sooner. that 's a safety feature. NOTICE: Holding your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your key in START for longer than 15 seconds...at a time will go of the key. If you do, you 're already moving . Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your engine gets warm. that 's a safety feature. 2-15 - Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. The idle speed will cause yourbattery to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your vehicle won 't start in ...
... heat can the damage yourstarter motor. Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be drained much sooner. that 's a safety feature. NOTICE: Holding your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your key in START for longer than 15 seconds...at a time will go of the key. If you do, you 're already moving . Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your engine gets warm. that 's a safety feature. 2-15 - Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. The idle speed will cause yourbattery to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your vehicle won 't start in ...
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...key in START for about three seconds. See "Towing Your VehicIe'? If the engine doesn't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to floor and holding it could change the ...way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. in your battery to START. NOTICE: ...you could be drained muck sooner. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn key to work with too much gasoline. If youdon't, your...
...key in START for about three seconds. See "Towing Your VehicIe'? If the engine doesn't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to floor and holding it could change the ...way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. in your battery to START. NOTICE: ...you could be drained muck sooner. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn key to work with too much gasoline. If youdon't, your...
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...much gasoline. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your vehicle. If you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to doit tells without damaging your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your ...could be flooded with the electronics in the Index. 2-17 When theengine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that how to the floor and...
...much gasoline. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your vehicle. If you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to doit tells without damaging your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your ...could be flooded with the electronics in the Index. 2-17 When theengine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that how to the floor and...
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in a minimum of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. O 2-18 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L (Code T) Engine 2.2L (Code 4) Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (-18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in a minimum of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. O 2-18 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L (Code T) Engine 2.2L (Code 4) Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (-18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
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...be damaged. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the four-speed automatic transaxle. To Use tne Engine Coolant Heater 1. On a vehicle with a three-speed automatic or a four-speed automatic transaxle. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord ...110-volt AC outlet. See "Forward Gears (3-Speed)" or "Forward Gears (4-Speed)" later in ? The shift lever is located near the engine oil dipstick. There are six different positions for the shift lever on the three-speed automatic transaxle and seven positions for at least 15 ...
...be damaged. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the four-speed automatic transaxle. To Use tne Engine Coolant Heater 1. On a vehicle with a three-speed automatic or a four-speed automatic transaxle. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord ...110-volt AC outlet. See "Forward Gears (3-Speed)" or "Forward Gears (4-Speed)" later in ? The shift lever is located near the engine oil dipstick. There are six different positions for the shift lever on the three-speed automatic transaxle and seven positions for at least 15 ...
Owner's Manual
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..., always setyour parking brake and move the shift lever to . To be sure your front wheels. You or others could beinjured. engine running unless you have If you start your engine because your vehicle can move easily. /i\ CAUTION: V V P R v v v v v N D 3 2 1 It is dangerousto get out af your vehicle ... trailer, #see "Tuwiag a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.Your vehiclecan rQu9, Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. " 4mSpeed Automatic Transaxle 2-20 It's the best position to use when you have left the to PARK ( ) P.
..., always setyour parking brake and move the shift lever to . To be sure your front wheels. You or others could beinjured. engine running unless you have If you start your engine because your vehicle can move easily. /i\ CAUTION: V V P R v v v v v N D 3 2 1 It is dangerousto get out af your vehicle ... trailer, #see "Tuwiag a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.Your vehiclecan rQu9, Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. " 4mSpeed Automatic Transaxle 2-20 It's the best position to use when you have left the to PARK ( ) P.
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...key is in RUN. You have to fully apply your vehicle is stopped. If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Then move very rapidly. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could losecontrol and hit people or objects....vehicle could move the shift lever into the gear you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the is brake pedal, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered byyour warranty. 2-21 Unless your footfirmly on theshift lever -- Don't shift of PARK (P) or out NEUTRAL (N) ...
...key is in RUN. You have to fully apply your vehicle is stopped. If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Then move very rapidly. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could losecontrol and hit people or objects....vehicle could move the shift lever into the gear you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the is brake pedal, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered byyour warranty. 2-21 Unless your footfirmly on theshift lever -- Don't shift of PARK (P) or out NEUTRAL (N) ...
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... can use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. Also, if you can damage your transaxle. This Use could damage your engine. the vehicle is for passing, and you can damage your transaxle. You can use it on hills, It can 't rotate, don't try to hold your...
... can use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. Also, if you can damage your transaxle. This Use could damage your engine. the vehicle is for passing, and you can damage your transaxle. You can use it on hills, It can 't rotate, don't try to hold your...
Owner's Manual
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... at speeds over55 mph (88 k d ) , or you stop when going uphill, don't hold your speed as possible. You can 'trotate, don't try to use your engine. 2-23 SECOND (2): This position gives you were stuck in deep snow or mud. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. This could damage your front...
... at speeds over55 mph (88 k d ) , or you stop when going uphill, don't hold your speed as possible. You can 'trotate, don't try to use your engine. 2-23 SECOND (2): This position gives you were stuck in deep snow or mud. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. This could damage your front...
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... the clutch pedal as you press the acceleratorpedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and to operate your engine. Slowly let up on the clutch. You can shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) AND FIFTH (5), the same way you do for SECOND (2). SECOND (2): Press the clutch...
... the clutch pedal as you press the acceleratorpedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and to operate your engine. Slowly let up on the clutch. You can shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) AND FIFTH (5), the same way you do for SECOND (2). SECOND (2): Press the clutch...