Owner's Manual
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... to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. i You can use . yellowblue The 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you want to read. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you what...
... to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. i You can use . yellowblue The 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you want to read. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you what...
Owner's Manual
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The latch must be down for the seat to work properly. Always press rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked. Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped) CAUTION: CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in and out of some two-door vehicles makes it easy to...locked. Then move . In a sudden stop or crash. That could be injured. If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it can move the seat rearward until it locks. 1-6 D Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward. The right front seat of the rear seat...
The latch must be down for the seat to work properly. Always press rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked. Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped) CAUTION: CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in and out of some two-door vehicles makes it easy to...locked. Then move . In a sudden stop or crash. That could be injured. If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it can move the seat rearward until it locks. 1-6 D Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward. The right front seat of the rear seat...
Owner's Manual
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... working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-15 2-18 2-19 2-24 2-26 2-27 2-29 2-29 2-30 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Theft PasslockR 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 Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Parking...
... working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-15 2-18 2-19 2-24 2-26 2-27 2-29 2-29 2-30 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Theft PasslockR 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 Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Parking...
Owner's Manual
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... handle won't open the doors and fall out. To unlock the door, pull the locking lever backward. 2-4 especially children -- yellowblue Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can also use the optional remote keyless entry system to lock and unlock your vehicle. See "Remote Keyless Entry System" in a crash if the doors aren't locked. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Outsiders can easily open it. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors...
... handle won't open the doors and fall out. To unlock the door, pull the locking lever backward. 2-4 especially children -- yellowblue Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can also use the optional remote keyless entry system to lock and unlock your vehicle. See "Remote Keyless Entry System" in a crash if the doors aren't locked. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Outsiders can easily open it. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors...
Owner's Manual
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... driving. The switch stays in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. Note that allow you need to turn the key only to operate your vehicle. If you to OFF. NOTICE: If your vehicle needs service. 2-14 But turn the key hard. START (E): This position starts the engine. This locks your hand. The instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical power while in LOCK and you turn the key only with your steering wheel, ignition, shift...
... driving. The switch stays in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. Note that allow you need to turn the key only to operate your vehicle. If you to OFF. NOTICE: If your vehicle needs service. 2-14 But turn the key hard. START (E): This position starts the engine. This locks your hand. The instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical power while in LOCK and you turn the key only with your steering wheel, ignition, shift...
Owner's Manual
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... PARK (P) if your vehicle is used. Shift to LOCK. Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is stopped. To remove the key, turn the key to PARK (P) only when your Pontiac is not all the way down as your ignition key to OFF. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine gets warm. that 's a safety feature. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. When the engine starts...
... PARK (P) if your vehicle is used. Shift to LOCK. Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is stopped. To remove the key, turn the key to PARK (P) only when your Pontiac is not all the way down as your ignition key to OFF. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine gets warm. that 's a safety feature. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. When the engine starts...
Owner's Manual
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... trunk. 8. yellowblue 7. Lower the door windows completely to avoid wear to NEUTRAL (N). 2. Push the handle forward toward the windshield and hold it is fully raised, and the latch pins are all the way in the holes above the windshield. 2-54 Push the seat back to make sure it until the convertible top is latched. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual...
... trunk. 8. yellowblue 7. Lower the door windows completely to avoid wear to NEUTRAL (N). 2. Push the handle forward toward the windshield and hold it is fully raised, and the latch pins are all the way in the holes above the windshield. 2-54 Push the seat back to make sure it until the convertible top is latched. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual...
Owner's Manual
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Audio System G. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet K. Instrument Panel Intensity Control B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch D. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (If Equipped) L. Parking Brake Lever J. Shift Lever I. Fuse Panel 2-59 Ignition Switch E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls F. Hood Release Lever M. yellowblue The main components of your instrument panel are: A. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger H.
Audio System G. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet K. Instrument Panel Intensity Control B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch D. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (If Equipped) L. Parking Brake Lever J. Shift Lever I. Fuse Panel 2-59 Ignition Switch E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls F. Hood Release Lever M. yellowblue The main components of your instrument panel are: A. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger H.
Owner's Manual
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... not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-63 yellowblue Air Bag Readiness Light There is ready. This light will come on when you turn the ignition key to warn you have a problem with the light on when you may not work properly. It could drain your engine, and it is a problem. Have it should go out when the engine starts. If you must drive a short distance with the electrical...
... not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-63 yellowblue Air Bag Readiness Light There is ready. This light will come on when you turn the ignition key to warn you have a problem with the light on when you may not work properly. It could drain your engine, and it is a problem. Have it should go out when the engine starts. If you must drive a short distance with the electrical...
Owner's Manual
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... Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of the rear window. D When you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered by your vehicle. 3-6 D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of your windows. The heater and defroster will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow...
... Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of the rear window. D When you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered by your vehicle. 3-6 D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of your windows. The heater and defroster will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow...
Owner's Manual
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... get hot and no longer work well. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Release the regular brakes. 4-39 yellowblue Driving On Grades Parking on Hills NOTICE: Do not tow on a hill, here's how to do it: 1. But if you have to park your vehicle. Frequent stops are in the Index). Extended, higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result...
... get hot and no longer work well. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Release the regular brakes. 4-39 yellowblue Driving On Grades Parking on Hills NOTICE: Do not tow on a hill, here's how to do it: 1. But if you have to park your vehicle. Frequent stops are in the Index). Extended, higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result...
Owner's Manual
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... there's still no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for four-speed automatic or DRIVE (D) for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to the highest gear while driving -- Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner and it's on , you 're...
... there's still no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for four-speed automatic or DRIVE (D) for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to the highest gear while driving -- Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner and it's on , you 're...
Owner's Manual
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... Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Three-Speed Only) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Four-Speed Only) Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid 66-29 6-31 6-34 6-35 6-41 6-49 6-49 6-51 6-52 6-53 6-57 6-57 6-62 6-62 6-63 6-63 Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts Cleaning...
... Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Three-Speed Only) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Four-Speed Only) Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid 66-29 6-31 6-34 6-35 6-41 6-49 6-49 6-51 6-52 6-53 6-57 6-57 6-62 6-62 6-63 6-63 Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts Cleaning...
Owner's Manual
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... a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should be replaced as complete axle sets. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with your vehicle serviced. See "Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection" in costly brake repair. 6-33 Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. That could result in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance...
... a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should be replaced as complete axle sets. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with your vehicle serviced. See "Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection" in costly brake repair. 6-33 Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. That could result in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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... not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. tire's rubber. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be repaired well because of the size or location of tires you ever replace your tires with that Buying New...
... not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. tire's rubber. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be repaired well because of the size or location of tires you ever replace your tires with that Buying New...
Owner's Manual
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...(Circuit Breaker) Daytime Running Lamps (Relay) AIR BAG PWR ACC EXT LAMP HVAC RADIO ALARM CRUISE STOP HAZ IGN R HDLP HORN PWR WDO/SRF DRL 6-60 yellowblue Fuse O2 HTR WIPER ERLS Usage Rear O2 Sensor Heater Windshield Wipers, Windshield Washers Automatic Transaxle, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI), A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Multiport Fuel Injection Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System Power Door Locks, Convertible Top (Convertible Models Only) Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights Heater and A/C Control, Engine Cooling Fan Radio, Remote Keyless Entry Alarm Module -
...(Circuit Breaker) Daytime Running Lamps (Relay) AIR BAG PWR ACC EXT LAMP HVAC RADIO ALARM CRUISE STOP HAZ IGN R HDLP HORN PWR WDO/SRF DRL 6-60 yellowblue Fuse O2 HTR WIPER ERLS Usage Rear O2 Sensor Heater Windshield Wipers, Windshield Washers Automatic Transaxle, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI), A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Multiport Fuel Injection Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System Power Door Locks, Convertible Top (Convertible Models Only) Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights Heater and A/C Control, Engine Cooling Fan Radio, Remote Keyless Entry Alarm Module -
Owner's Manual
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..., TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $20.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for current and past model GM vehicles.
..., TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $20.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for current and past model GM vehicles.
Owner's Manual
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... Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-24, 2-63 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-65, 4-7 Battery ...2-63 Brake System Warning ...2-64 Check Engine ...2-68 Check Gages ...2-72 Enhanced Traction System Active ...2-66, 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-65, 4-9 ETS Active ...2-66, 4-9 ETS Warning ...2-65, 4-9 Interior ...2-41 Low Coolant Warning ...2-67, 6-28 Oil Pressure ...2-70 PasslockR Warning ...2-71 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-8, 2-62 Up-Shift ...2-25, 2-71 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-31 ack, Tire ...5-20 Jump Starting ...5-3 ey Lock Cylinders Service ...7-34 Key Release Button...
... Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-24, 2-63 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-65, 4-7 Battery ...2-63 Brake System Warning ...2-64 Check Engine ...2-68 Check Gages ...2-72 Enhanced Traction System Active ...2-66, 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-65, 4-9 ETS Active ...2-66, 4-9 ETS Warning ...2-65, 4-9 Interior ...2-41 Low Coolant Warning ...2-67, 6-28 Oil Pressure ...2-70 PasslockR Warning ...2-71 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-8, 2-62 Up-Shift ...2-25, 2-71 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-31 ack, Tire ...5-20 Jump Starting ...5-3 ey Lock Cylinders Service ...7-34 Key Release Button...
Owner's Manual
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...12 Compact Disc Player and Equalizer ...3-16 Rain, Driving In ...4-17 Raising the Convertible Top Manually ...2-55 Raising Your Convertible Top ...2-54 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-5 Outside Seat Position ...1-28 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-31 Seat Passengers ...1-28 Window Defogger ...3-5 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...6-38, 6-62 Rearview Mirror ...2-43 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-63 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2-10 Removing the Boot ...2-52 Replacement Bulbs ...6-62 Parts...
...12 Compact Disc Player and Equalizer ...3-16 Rain, Driving In ...4-17 Raising the Convertible Top Manually ...2-55 Raising Your Convertible Top ...2-54 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-5 Outside Seat Position ...1-28 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-31 Seat Passengers ...1-28 Window Defogger ...3-5 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...6-38, 6-62 Rearview Mirror ...2-43 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-63 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2-10 Removing the Boot ...2-52 Replacement Bulbs ...6-62 Parts...
Owner's Manual
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... Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-20 Steering Wheel Controls Fuse Panel ...6-61 Storage Compartments ...2-45 Storage, Vehicle ...6-34 Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...5-31 Sun Visors ...2-46 Sunroof ...2-47 Supplemental Restraint System ...1-22 Surge Tank, Coolant ...5-14 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...6-25 Symbols, Vehicle ...v ...2-61 Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...6-38, 6-62 Tape Player Care ...3-22 Theft ...2-10 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-18 THEFTLOCKR ...3-18 Thermostat ...6-25 Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...2-23 Third Gear, Manual Transaxle ...2-25 Tilt Steering Wheel ...2-33 Time...
... Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-20 Steering Wheel Controls Fuse Panel ...6-61 Storage Compartments ...2-45 Storage, Vehicle ...6-34 Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...5-31 Sun Visors ...2-46 Sunroof ...2-47 Supplemental Restraint System ...1-22 Surge Tank, Coolant ...5-14 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...6-25 Symbols, Vehicle ...v ...2-61 Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...6-38, 6-62 Tape Player Care ...3-22 Theft ...2-10 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-18 THEFTLOCKR ...3-18 Thermostat ...6-25 Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...2-23 Third Gear, Manual Transaxle ...2-25 Tilt Steering Wheel ...2-33 Time...