Owner's Manual
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... to which you open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is running , you . This locks your engine and release switch. Features & Controls Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never tryto pushstart your vehicle.A warning chime will perform better in which you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any accessories. But even when the engine isnot running . NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in...
... to which you open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is running , you . This locks your engine and release switch. Features & Controls Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never tryto pushstart your vehicle.A warning chime will perform better in which you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any accessories. But even when the engine isnot running . NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in...
Owner's Manual
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... clutch pedal is moving , use N (Neutral) only. Without pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your accelerator pedal all the not way down-that 's a safety feature. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. Your vehicle won 't start theengine. Try pushing your ignitionkey to the Off position. You will go down for your engine gets warm. To Start Your Engine: 1. Key Release Lever (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: Holding your instrument panel. (See Vehicle...
... clutch pedal is moving , use N (Neutral) only. Without pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your accelerator pedal all the not way down-that 's a safety feature. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. Your vehicle won 't start theengine. Try pushing your ignitionkey to the Off position. You will go down for your engine gets warm. To Start Your Engine: 1. Key Release Lever (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: Holding your instrument panel. (See Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... the release button. Features & Controls Shifing Into P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODELS ONLY) UI I \\\\\\ \ Parking Brake The parkiQg brake lever is on, thebrake system warning light will come on. To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the brake pedal downand pull up until you movethe braltr ver allthe way down. ! o Release theParking Brake: :old the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. If the ignition is located between the bucket seats. You...
... the release button. Features & Controls Shifing Into P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODELS ONLY) UI I \\\\\\ \ Parking Brake The parkiQg brake lever is on, thebrake system warning light will come on. To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the brake pedal downand pull up until you movethe braltr ver allthe way down. ! o Release theParking Brake: :old the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. If the ignition is located between the bucket seats. You...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuses G. If the green arrows don't go on , 2 but signal bulbmay be burned out and other drivers won't see your signal. Light Controls Parking Lights: Push the pf switch to turn on: Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to signal a turn off the lights. Turn Signal and LaneChange Indicator rhe turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for burned-out bulbs. To signal a lane change . A green arrowon the instrument panel...
... Fuses G. If the green arrows don't go on , 2 but signal bulbmay be burned out and other drivers won't see your signal. Light Controls Parking Lights: Push the pf switch to turn on: Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to signal a turn off the lights. Turn Signal and LaneChange Indicator rhe turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for burned-out bulbs. To signal a lane change . A green arrowon the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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... could drain your battery. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine is running, but not Run position), the ignition ison (in the the gage shows your battery's state of the charging system. one part If isn't working,the other part can still work and stop carefully. You may have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Or, the pedal...
... could drain your battery. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine is running, but not Run position), the ignition ison (in the the gage shows your battery's state of the charging system. one part If isn't working,the other part can still work and stop carefully. You may have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Or, the pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... TRAKb and release to go to thenext selection before There may betoo rough for the disc to have functions forthe compact disc ignition or power switch. player, as things get back normal, in the player and start playing the ...player; The seconds of the controls forthe radio also As soon as explained here. Pressit more equalin volume. Press the power. disc should play earlier tracks. play . Press it the air (wait aboutone hour andtry more than once to stop scanning. Many of eachtrack. Press againto appears onthe display: EJCT button will play . turn on RCL (Recall...
... TRAKb and release to go to thenext selection before There may betoo rough for the disc to have functions forthe compact disc ignition or power switch. player, as things get back normal, in the player and start playing the ...player; The seconds of the controls forthe radio also As soon as explained here. Pressit more equalin volume. Press the power. disc should play earlier tracks. play . Press it the air (wait aboutone hour andtry more than once to stop scanning. Many of eachtrack. Press againto appears onthe display: EJCT button will play . turn on RCL (Recall...
Owner's Manual
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... power you begin to drive away, you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump This lighton the instrument panel will your vehicle. If there's a problemwith the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake systemwarning light will help that wheels are slowing down .If your engine When you start your brakes.If you do a lotof heavy braking.If you brake. rather than any driver could. Let's say the road is the ABS...
... power you begin to drive away, you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump This lighton the instrument panel will your vehicle. If there's a problemwith the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake systemwarning light will help that wheels are slowing down .If your engine When you start your brakes.If you do a lotof heavy braking.If you brake. rather than any driver could. Let's say the road is the ABS...
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake. 2. Follow the instructions forthe towing equipment. Turn the ignition key to OFF to N (Neutral). 4 Release the parking brake. . 3. Your vehiclecould be badly damaged and the repairs would not be badly damaged. 8 Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear ~~ I TowingA Trailer Your Sunbird is neither designed nor intended to use proper towing equipment designed for use your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Shift yourmanual transaxle to unlock the steering wheel...
... parking brake. 2. Follow the instructions forthe towing equipment. Turn the ignition key to OFF to N (Neutral). 4 Release the parking brake. . 3. Your vehiclecould be badly damaged and the repairs would not be badly damaged. 8 Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear ~~ I TowingA Trailer Your Sunbird is neither designed nor intended to use proper towing equipment designed for use your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Shift yourmanual transaxle to unlock the steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... (Neutral), and the parking brake released. Don't have the ignition key off. The usual towing equipment is being towed, have your vehiclehas front-wheel drive Whether you call, tellthe towing service: That your vehicle towed the on front wheels, unless youmust. Problems on the hazard warning flashers. The steering wheel should be towed the front on a dolly. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps...
... (Neutral), and the parking brake released. Don't have the ignition key off. The usual towing equipment is being towed, have your vehiclehas front-wheel drive Whether you call, tellthe towing service: That your vehicle towed the on front wheels, unless youmust. Problems on the hazard warning flashers. The steering wheel should be towed the front on a dolly. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps...
Owner's Manual
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...Pontiac Engine Coolant...This part begins with service and ...Power Steering Fluid fuel information. and a section Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...devoted to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is Brakes ...Battery ...also technical information about the care of your vehicle. and then it ...Windshield Washer Fluid shows how to its appearance care ...Loading Your Vehicle Tires ...Appearance Care...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)...Add-on Electrical Equipment...Fuses & Circuit Breakers...Capacities & Specifications ...Fluids & Lubricants ...Replacement Bulbs ...Engine...
...Pontiac Engine Coolant...This part begins with service and ...Power Steering Fluid fuel information. and a section Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...devoted to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is Brakes ...Battery ...also technical information about the care of your vehicle. and then it ...Windshield Washer Fluid shows how to its appearance care ...Loading Your Vehicle Tires ...Appearance Care...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)...Add-on Electrical Equipment...Fuses & Circuit Breakers...Capacities & Specifications ...Fluids & Lubricants ...Replacement Bulbs ...Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... mud and snow). That way, your with that are :A, B, and C. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand a half (1%) times as measured under controlled Service & Appearance Care Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you ever replace your vehicle will be followed by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction...
... mud and snow). That way, your with that are :A, B, and C. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand a half (1%) times as measured under controlled Service & Appearance Care Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you ever replace your vehicle will be followed by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction...
Owner's Manual
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... breaker opens and closes, protectingthe circuit until the motor cools. If the overload is protected by some cases remain off , or in fuse panel the protect the power windowsand other power accessories. Power Windowsand Other Power Options Circuit breakers in some electrical problem, have your headlight system checked right away. Headlight Wiring The headlight wiring is fixed. 18Slll Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is caused by a circuit breakerand a to go...
... breaker opens and closes, protectingthe circuit until the motor cools. If the overload is protected by some cases remain off , or in fuse panel the protect the power windowsand other power accessories. Power Windowsand Other Power Options Circuit breakers in some electrical problem, have your headlight system checked right away. Headlight Wiring The headlight wiring is fixed. 18Slll Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is caused by a circuit breakerand a to go...
Owner's Manual
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... Emission Control Service. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection ( . L Code H 20 engine only)*t - In hilly or mountainous terrain. Replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 k ) more m or often under dusty conditions. Checkthe boot fitat the coils and at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be performed at thespark plugs. Fuel Tank,Cap and Lines IO. Replace parts as needed . 9. If you do not use your vehicle under any...
... Emission Control Service. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection ( . L Code H 20 engine only)*t - In hilly or mountainous terrain. Replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 k ) more m or often under dusty conditions. Checkthe boot fitat the coils and at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be performed at thespark plugs. Fuel Tank,Cap and Lines IO. Replace parts as needed . 9. If you do not use your vehicle under any...
Owner's Manual
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..., letters and articles Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information published for current and past model Pontiac vehicles. Write informationin the Form Number column.For example: Turbo, Year Price Convertible. 1994 PSPI-94-P ...Free *Priceto be foundin the PSP Index. Prices are available for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica-engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, on the same order. 1994 Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual PSP Bound Bulletin Book...
..., letters and articles Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information published for current and past model Pontiac vehicles. Write informationin the Form Number column.For example: Turbo, Year Price Convertible. 1994 PSPI-94-P ...Free *Priceto be foundin the PSP Index. Prices are available for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica-engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, on the same order. 1994 Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual PSP Bound Bulletin Book...
Owner's Manual
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... Windshield and Wiper Blades Climate Control System ...90 Clock. Index "Check Oil" Light ...88 Checking Brake Fluid ...168 Engine Coolant...132. 165. 166 Engine OilLevel ...156 Hydraulic Clutch ...163 Power Steering Fluid...166 Safety Belt Systems ...38 Transaxle Fluid Automatic...160 Manual ...162 Chemical Paint Spotting ...185 Child Restraints...29 Children and Safety Belts...28.36 Cigarette Lighter ...74 Circuit Breakers & Fuses...187 City Driving...113 Cleaner. Air ...159. 194 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...184 Antenna ...99 Cassette Player...
... Windshield and Wiper Blades Climate Control System ...90 Clock. Index "Check Oil" Light ...88 Checking Brake Fluid ...168 Engine Coolant...132. 165. 166 Engine OilLevel ...156 Hydraulic Clutch ...163 Power Steering Fluid...166 Safety Belt Systems ...38 Transaxle Fluid Automatic...160 Manual ...162 Chemical Paint Spotting ...185 Child Restraints...29 Children and Safety Belts...28.36 Cigarette Lighter ...74 Circuit Breakers & Fuses...187 City Driving...113 Cleaner. Air ...159. 194 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...184 Antenna ...99 Cassette Player...
Owner's Manual
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... Freeway Driving...French Language Manual...2 148 Fuel ...Alcohol i Fuel ...n 149 Capacity ...148 ...59. 118 Exhaust Warnings Filling Your Tank ...150 Fuels with Alcohol ...149 Gage ...82 Starting asy-Entry Seat ...12 Automatic Transaxle ...48 Electrical Equipment. Cold Starting ...49 Adding ...49. 94. 186 Manual Transaxle...48 ...106 Ethanol in Dangerous Gasin ...59. . 118 Emergency Starting ...122 Parking withthe Engine ...126 Emergency Towing Running ...57. 59 Engine Block Heater...49, 158 Expectant Mothers.Use of Control...
... Freeway Driving...French Language Manual...2 148 Fuel ...Alcohol i Fuel ...n 149 Capacity ...148 ...59. 118 Exhaust Warnings Filling Your Tank ...150 Fuels with Alcohol ...149 Gage ...82 Starting asy-Entry Seat ...12 Automatic Transaxle ...48 Electrical Equipment. Cold Starting ...49 Adding ...49. 94. 186 Manual Transaxle...48 ...106 Ethanol in Dangerous Gasin ...59. . 118 Emergency Starting ...122 Parking withthe Engine ...126 Emergency Towing Running ...57. 59 Engine Block Heater...49, 158 Expectant Mothers.Use of Control...
Owner's Manual
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.... Vehicle...48. 186 Gear Positions Idling Your Engine ...57. 59 (see Shifting the Transaxle) Ignition ...45 Lock Box Glove 40. 45 Key ...Key Release Lever ...48 alogen Bulbs ...170 Positions ...45 Hazard Warning Flashers...122 Illuminated Entry...43 Headlight & Taillight. Tires...Inside Rearview Mirror...71 High-Low Beam Changer ...64 "On" Reminder ...63 Instrument Panel...79. 183 Replacement Bulb ...192 Instrument Panel Clusters ...80 Instrument Panel Gages ...82 Instrument Panel Intensity Control...65 ...Instrument Panel Warning Lights 82 Interior Lights ...65 Jack. Safety Warnings ...83...
.... Vehicle...48. 186 Gear Positions Idling Your Engine ...57. 59 (see Shifting the Transaxle) Ignition ...45 Lock Box Glove 40. 45 Key ...Key Release Lever ...48 alogen Bulbs ...170 Positions ...45 Hazard Warning Flashers...122 Illuminated Entry...43 Headlight & Taillight. Tires...Inside Rearview Mirror...71 High-Low Beam Changer ...64 "On" Reminder ...63 Instrument Panel...79. 183 Replacement Bulb ...192 Instrument Panel Clusters ...80 Instrument Panel Gages ...82 Instrument Panel Intensity Control...65 ...Instrument Panel Warning Lights 82 Interior Lights ...65 Jack. Safety Warnings ...83...
Owner's Manual
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...149 Mileage Indicator (see Overheated Engine ) Thickness ...157 ...159 Radiator Pressure Cap ...130, 166,167 Used Oil Warning Light...88 Radio (seeAudio Systems) When to Change...158 Rear BrakeDrums...169 Oil Warning Light ...88 Rear Seat Comfort Guides...25 ...12 Operation of Lights ...61 Rear Seat, Split Fold-Down ...71 Rearview Mirrors Outside Rearview Mirrors ...71 ...92 Overheated Engine ...129 Rear Window Defogger Reclining Seatbacks ...10 Overheated Engine Coolant Gage 83 ...Owner Checks and Services ...206 Recommended Fluids& Lubricants ...212 Recreational Towing...119 Shifting Into...
...149 Mileage Indicator (see Overheated Engine ) Thickness ...157 ...159 Radiator Pressure Cap ...130, 166,167 Used Oil Warning Light...88 Radio (seeAudio Systems) When to Change...158 Rear BrakeDrums...169 Oil Warning Light ...88 Rear Seat Comfort Guides...25 ...12 Operation of Lights ...61 Rear Seat, Split Fold-Down ...71 Rearview Mirrors Outside Rearview Mirrors ...71 ...92 Overheated Engine ...129 Rear Window Defogger Reclining Seatbacks ...10 Overheated Engine Coolant Gage 83 ...Owner Checks and Services ...206 Recommended Fluids& Lubricants ...212 Recreational Towing...119 Shifting Into...
Owner's Manual
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...Replacement ...38 Right Front. Windshield Wiper 173 Replacing Brakes...170 Replacing. Adding Sound Systems (see Safety Belts) Seat Controls...10 Easy-Entry ...12 Head Restraints...11 Manual Front Seat ...10 Manual Reclining Seatback ...10 Reclining Seatback...10 Seatback Latches ...12 Seat. If You're Caught in ...117 a ...94 Sound Equipment. Child...28. 30 Roads. Reporting...222 Scheduled Maintenance Services...199 Seat Adjustment...10 Seat Belts (see Audio Systems ) Spare Tire. Compact ...144 Spark Plugs ...194 Specifications & Capacities ...190 Cruise Control) Speed Control...
...Replacement ...38 Right Front. Windshield Wiper 173 Replacing Brakes...170 Replacing. Adding Sound Systems (see Safety Belts) Seat Controls...10 Easy-Entry ...12 Head Restraints...11 Manual Front Seat ...10 Manual Reclining Seatback ...10 Reclining Seatback...10 Seatback Latches ...12 Seat. If You're Caught in ...117 a ...94 Sound Equipment. Child...28. 30 Roads. Reporting...222 Scheduled Maintenance Services...199 Seat Adjustment...10 Seat Belts (see Audio Systems ) Spare Tire. Compact ...144 Spark Plugs ...194 Specifications & Capacities ...190 Cruise Control) Speed Control...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine...194 Fluid Capacities & Types ...190. 191. 212 ...187 Fuses and Circuit Breakers Service Parts Identification Label 186 ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...48. 186 Temperature Warning Gage ...83 Theft ...45 166. 167 Thermostat ...Tilt SteeringWheel ...61 Time. Removing ...182 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle ...48 Cold Starting...49 Manual Transaxle...48 Starting Your Car if the Battery is Dead (seeJump Starting) Steering In Emergencies...106. 107 Off-Road Recovery...108 106 Tips ...Steering Wheel. Changing...
... Engine...194 Fluid Capacities & Types ...190. 191. 212 ...187 Fuses and Circuit Breakers Service Parts Identification Label 186 ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...48. 186 Temperature Warning Gage ...83 Theft ...45 166. 167 Thermostat ...Tilt SteeringWheel ...61 Time. Removing ...182 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle ...48 Cold Starting...49 Manual Transaxle...48 Starting Your Car if the Battery is Dead (seeJump Starting) Steering In Emergencies...106. 107 Off-Road Recovery...108 106 Tips ...Steering Wheel. Changing...