1996 Pontiac Sunfire Support Question
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Question posted by bvkatje on May 16th, 2014
Sunfire Wont Shift Into Park
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Owner's Manual - Page 65
... the clutch pedal is used. that 's a safety feature. r
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NOTICE:
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Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)
The ignition key cannot be in NEUTRAL (N). The idle... code letter or number for your engine gets warm.
2-12 Automatic transaxle
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) if your finger on the button, pull the key straight out. When the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
... Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. The dealer can give you 'llbe parking your vehicle. See "Forward Gears (3-Speed)" or "Forward Gears (4-Speed)" in ? If ...an m p n n d e b u d e t could be equipped witha three-speed automatic ora four-speed automatic transaxle. The shift lever is located on the three-speed automatic and seven positions for the four-speed m m a t i c b a l s ...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
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It is dangerous to . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in BARK (Fj i a t k k w parking brake firmlyset. It's the best position to use when you have to ...fairly on level ground, always set your To vehicle won't move the shift leverto PARK (P).
Don't leave your front wheels. You or others could be sure your parking brake and move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see...
Owner's Manual - Page 71
... the gear you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your engine is racing. If you cannot shift out of PARK (PI" in PARK (P) range before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the Index.
NEUTRAL (N): I this gear to REVERSE while your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
...but lower fuel economy.
This might happen you were stuck in FIRST (l),the transaxle won't shift into vehicle in deep snow or mud. This could damage your transaxle. If the selector ...very deep sando r mud or were up against solid Also, object. You can damage y w r engine. Use PARK (P) to c drive. Forward Gears (3-Speed)
DRIVE (D): This positionis for passing, and you're:
Going less than...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
...the selector .everis put in'FIRST(l),the transaxle won't shift into vehicle in deep snow or mud. NOTICE:
If your brakes or shift into %st gear until the vehicleis going down steep mountain...THIRD (3): This position is also used for more power but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2).
Use PARK (P) to use your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads. NOTICE:
Don't drive in very deep...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
...your vehicle is not running smoothly or for SECOND(2).
NOTICE:
Shift to the next lower gear. Shift Speeds
I A CAUTION:
If you skip more gears to REVERSE...(63 h h / ) 45 mph (72 b h / )
Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for best fuel economy.
Acceleration Shift Speeds
This chart shows you start or idle your vehicle. FIRST (1)to SECOND (2) SECOND (2) to THIRD (3) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 76
... to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you accelerate, it is normal for best fuel economy.
While you . Ignore the SHIFT light when youdownshift. When this light comes on, you have a SHIFT light. The parking brake leveris loca,ted between the buck:et seats.
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Owner's Manual - Page 77
... warning light will come on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. Hold the brake pedal down . Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)
A CAUTION:
It can roll. NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can be sure yourvehicle won't move, even when you could also damage other parts of...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
... the engine running , be injured. Then, see if you . It can move suddenly if the shiftlever is in PARK (P) with theengine running , could it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. leave the vehicle with you can dangerous toleave your vehicle with...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... as you can.
See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. When you are ready to tow a trailer, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. (Press the shiftlever button before you maintain brake application.
Have the...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
..." in a garage with CO can move . One place is running . Follow the proper steps to PARK (P). You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle won 't move the shift lever to be injured. See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the air system control off could be sure your vehicle even if the fan...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
... from the windshield and hold it to fully lower the convertible top.
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- Lower the side doorwindows.
3. Lowering Your Convertible Top
1. Set theparking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to the RUN position. f i l l the latch handle rearward away from the
holes over the windshield.
4.
Owner's Manual - Page 108
... t k v-ehickuntil you to raise or lower completely, see if the power top works.
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Before you may need to raise the top manually. Set the parking brake and shift your vehicle loses power, or something else happens that prevents youfrom raising the top electrically, you do these steps, check to make sure that...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
ETS OFF
When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light is limitingwheel spin when you turn the system off , the warning light will come...'s no longer a current need t5. (You should g o off.
4-9 But you can turn the system on oroff, press the button the shift on at any time by pressing the button again. To limit wheel spin, especially in the Index.
Owner's Manual - Page 178
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Follow these steps:
3. Open the fuse panelon the driver's side of the
instrument panel. Remove fuse labeled the CLS/PCM. Shift your vehicle could be badly damaged. Release the parking brake. Set the parking brake. 2.
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I NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your transaxle to...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
... the parking brake.
1. Reapply the regular brakes. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to PARK (P).
5 . Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to move. Parking on Hills
You reaIIy should not park your ...your rig on a hill, here's how to doit:
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on 8 HiH
1. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 203
... the hood but see :
2.2L Engine If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary.
3.... get service help right away.
Turn on a hot day. a , otherwise, shift to be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic j m shift to NEUTRAL (N);
Stop after high-speed driving. When you decide it off. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 211
...and they couldbe badly injured. Find a level place to change a flat tire safely. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off the road if possible. Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes... remove your hazard warning flashers. Get thevehicle under control by driving slowly to use in PARK (P), or shift a manual transaxle to change your jacking equipment to FIRST (1) or REVERSE(R). 3. well ...
Owner's Manual - Page 240
...NOTICE:
Too much can damage your transaxle. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P).
With your
transaxle fluid. How to Check
Because this ...warned up by driving about three seconds in hot weather. In heavy traffic --
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P).
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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid levelif you have been driving...
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