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Wearing
a
safety
belt correctly
is
one
of
the
most important
things
you
your passengers can
do.
This section contains very important
kformation about safety belt usage,
air
bans
and child restraints.
'ages
:
to
1-5
$1
vehicle
is
adjust the seats.
-
d
through
these
pages
to
learr,
lldort:
auwt
how
to
ling, defogging and defrosting features in your veh
To
set
e
clock,
on
the
AM-FM
Stereo,
press
the
SET
button. Within
fivr
:onds,
press
and hold
the
S
EK
down
arrow until the correct hour
gppears.
Press
and hold the
SEEK
up
arrow until the correct iminute
jppears.
For
other radios, press and
hold
HR
until the correct hour
Ippears. Press and hold
MN
until
th
:orrect minute appear:
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
Supplement to the
1998
Chevrolet
Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire
Owner’s
Manual
This information replaces the “Instrument Panel Fuse
Block”
and “Engine Compartment
Fuse
Block”
information found on pages
6-59
through
6-62
in
Section
6
of
your
Owner’s Manual.
The fuse panel
is
located at the left end of the instrument
panel. To open, push the tab on the access door to the
left and pull the
door
forward. Make sure to insert the
tabs when replacing the cover.
Part
No.
226
15825
Fuse
Fuse
.RADIO
ALARM
CRUISE
STOPIHAZ
CIG
INST LPS
i..
,
PCM/ICiN
..
L:HDLP
.
..
,
.#
Usage
.1
Radio,
.
Remote
Keyle,ss.Entry
Alarm Module -.Interior.Lamps,
,
,
..
Warning Chimes
Cruise. Control
Exterior Lamps, Anti-Lock
:.Brakesystem, Cruise,
..
~Ontrol,
Turn Signals
Cigarette Lighter
,
,.
.
,Instrument; Panel, Lights,
,,J&-ning,
Chimes
.
Powertrain, Control
,,
Module
s
Left Headlamp,.
Fog
Lamp
(z-~~..Mo&I
I.
Oniyj
.
'
.,
.
Fuse Usage
HORN
.,.
Horn,;
,
.^
.
Diggnostic.
.
Connebct,or
PWR,.WDO/SRF
.I
,.Power
,Windows,
Power
Sunroof,
C.onve&ble
Top
Controls
(Convertible ,Model On&)
(Circuit Breaker)
..
DRL
Dayti,me,
Running
Lamps
.,
(Relay)
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block
The engine compartment
fuse
block
is
located
on
the
driver’s
side
of
the engine compartment. Lift
off
the
cover
to
check
the
fuses.
Fuse
IGN
BATT
1
BATT
2
ABS
COOLING FAN
BLO
PCM
A/c
ABS/EVO
Usage
Ignition Switch Circuits
Yower ACC/Stoplamp Circuits
Lighting Circuits
Anti-Lock
Brake
System
Engine
Cooling
Fan
Heater
and
A/C
Blower
Powertrain Control
Module
NC
Compressor
Anti-Lock
Brake
System
~nc~~~~~ in this section is
a
picture
of
the
overall
instrument panel
haat
The
location
of
the features
and controls
you
rnfi
her
wer
Boor
Locks
AM-FM
Stereo
AM-FM
Stereo
with
Cassette
Tape Player
,.
AM-FM
Stereo
with
Cassette Tape
Play&%~
AM-FM
Stereo
with
Compact
Disc
Player
and
quait,
pa
--
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
7
The
1998
Pontiac
Sunfire
Owner’s
Manual
1-1
2-1
3-1
I
Seats and Restraint Systems
This
section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the
“SRS”
system.
Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1
Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1
6-
1
7-
1
8-1
9-1
Problems on the Road
This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service
and
owner publications.
It
also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects”
on
page
8-10.
Index
Here’s
an
alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it
to
quickly find
something you want to read.
GENERAL
MOTORS,
GM,
the
GM
Emblem,
PONTIAC, the
PONTIAC
Emblem and the name
SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of General
Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed.
We
reserve the right to make changes in the
product after that time without further notice. For
vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General
Motors
of
Canada Limited” for Pontiac
Division whenever
it appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your vehicle,
so
it
will
be
there if
you
ever need it when you’re on the road.
If
you
sell the vehicle,
please
leave this manual in it so the new
owner can use
it.
Litho in
U.S.A.
Part
No,
10296280
B
First Edition
WE
SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION
THROUGH
National
Institute
for
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
We
support voluntary
technician certification.
For Canadian
Owners
Who
Prefer
a
French
Language
Manual:
Aux
propri&tair;es
canadiem:
Vous
pouvez vous
procurer
UM
exemplaire de ce guide en frangais
chez
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ou
au:
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Marketing Services Ltd.
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Dr.
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Ontario
LST
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@Copyright General Motors Corporation
1997
All
Rights
Reserved
How
to Use
this
Manual
Many
people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you
do
this, it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
Index
A
good place to
look
for what you need
is
the Index in
back
of
the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in
the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this
book.
We
use
a
box
and
the
word
CAUTION
to
tell
you
about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore
the
warning.
These mean there is something that
could
hurt
you
or other people.
In the caution area, we tell
YOU
what the hazard is. Then
we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you
or
others could be hurt.
11
You will also find
a
circle
with a slash through it in
this
book.
This
safety
symbol means “Don’t,”
“Don’t
do
this’’ or “Don’t
let
this happen.”
Vehicle
Damage
Warnings
Also,
in
this
book
you
will find these notices:
In
the notice area, we tell
you
about something that can
damage your vehicle. Many times, this dmage would
not be covereld
by
your warranty, and it could
be
costly.
But the notice willtell
you
what
to
do
to
help
avoid
the
damage.
When
you
read other
manuals,
you might see
CAUTION
and
NOTICE
warnings in different colors or
in
different words.
You’ll also see warning labels
on
your vehicle. They use
the
same
words,
CAUTION
or
NOTICE.
These mean there
is
something
that
could
iv
Vehicle
Symbols
These are
some
of
the
symbols you
may
find
on
your vehicle.
For
example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE
A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BAllERY
CAUSE
BURNS
ACID COULD
&
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
n
These symbols
have to do
with
your lamps:
SIGNALS
e
e
TURN
0
pr
RUNNING
'
'
0
DAYTIME
o
LAMPS
.**
FOG LAMPS
$0
These symbols
are
on
some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning
and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
-
TEMP
-
CHARGING
1'1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
COOLANT
ENGINE
OIL
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other
symbols
you may see:
FUSE
P
LIGHTER
u
HORN
)tr
SPEAKER
b
FUEL
B
V
Section
1
Seats
and
Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
1-2
1-8
1-12
1-13
1-14
1-21
1-22
1-22
1-28
Seats and Seat Controls
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
Safety Belts--and the Answers
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
Rear Seat Passengers
1-32
1-34
1-36
1-39
1-5
1
1-54
1-54
1-54
Rear Safety Belt
Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults
Center Passenger Position
Children
Child Restraints
Larger Children
Safety Belt Extender
Checking
Your
Restraint
Systems
Replacing Restraint System
Parts
After
a Crash
1-1
Seats
and
Seat
Controls
This section tells
you
about the seats
--
how to
adjust
&em
--
and
also
about reclining seatbacks
and
head restraints.
Manual
Front
Seats
You can
lose
control
of the
vehicle if you! try
to
adjust
a
manual
driver’s seat
while the vehicle
is
moving.
The
sudden movement
could
startle and
confuse
you,
or
make you
push
a
pedal
when
you
don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s
seat
only when
the vehicle is not moving.
Lift the lever under the driver’s seat to
unlock
it.
Slide
the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever
and
try to move the seat
with
your
body, to make sure the
seat
is locked into place.
Your vehicle will be equipped with one of the following
passenger seat adjusters.
1-2
If
your vehicle
is
not equipped with easy entry seats,
your passenger seat adjuster looks like this. Slide the
lever under the passenger’s seat to the right to unlock it.
Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the
lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make
sure the seat
is
locked into place.
If
your vehicle is equipped with easy entry seats,
this
is your front passenger seat adjuster. Pull up on the
lever at the front
of
the seat
to
unlock it. Slide the seat
to
a comfortable position. Release
the
lever
and
try
to
move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is
locked into place.
1-3
Manual
Lumbar
Support
(If
Equipped)
The manual lumbar
support
control
is
located at the
front
of
the
driver’s
seat,
toward the right.
Turn
the
knob
to
the
right or left to increase or decrease the amount
of
support
to
your
lower
back.
Reclining
Front
Seatbacks
But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle
is moving,
To
adjust
the
seatback,
lift
the
lever
on
the
outer
side
of
the
seat
and
move
the
seatback
to
where
you
want it.
Release
the
lever
and
push
rearward
on
the
seatback to
make
sure
it
is
locked.
Pull
up
on
the
lever
and the seat
will
go
to
an
upright
positi’on.
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