User manual PONTIAC SUNFIRE 1996

[. . . ] "_. _ The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SeatsandRestraint Systems FeaturesandControls 1-1 2-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 This section . tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service and Appearance Care Maintenanceschedule Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. CustomerAssistanceInformation Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 9-1 This section tells you h o ~ v contact Pontiac or assistance and how e get service and owner publications. to o It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. 1 We support voluntary technician certification, GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, PONTIAC and the PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. [. . . ] Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clearview of the freewayas you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into thegap at close to 1433 prevailing sped. -SwIt& OIZ p u r turn . signd3 check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are onthe freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, not, do under any circumstances, stop and back up. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. * . - service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before trip: a 0 Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full?Are all windows clean inside and outside?Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape? Fuei; Engine OiL, Other Fluids: Have you checkedall levels? exit " !e is wuauy p a d qe d 0 Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. [. . . ] Surge Tank Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. 34. 6. 57 Tape Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Theft-Deterrent Feature, CD Player . 2-20 Third Gear, Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]