User manual PONTIAC SUNFIRE 1998

1 owner's mat71 i Wearing a safety belt correctlyis one of the most important things you your passengerscan do. This section containsvery 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: a u w t how to ling, defogging and defrosting features in your veh e clock, on the AM-FM Stereo, press the SET button. Within fivr :onds, press and hold the S EK down arrow untilthe correct hour gppears. Press and hold the SEEK up arrow untilthe correctiminute jppears. For other radios, press andhold HR until the correcthour Ippears. Press and hold MN until th :orrect minute appear: To set Instrument Panel Fuse Block Supplement to the1998 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual This information replaces the "Instrument Panel Fuse Block" and "Engine Compartment Fuse Block" informationfound on pages 6-59 through 6-62 in Section 6 o your Owner's Manual. f 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 pullthe door forward. Make sure toinsert the tabs when replacing the cover. Part No. 226 15825 Fuse Fuse .RADIO . Usage # Radio, Remote Keyle,ss.Entry 1 Fuse Usage . . ALARM CRUISE STOPIHAZ Alarm Module -.Interior.Lamps, .. Warning Chimes , , Cruise.Control Exterior Lamps, Anti-Lock :.Brakesystem,Cruise,.~Ontrol, . Turn Signals Cigarette Lighter . , CIG INST LPS i . . , ,. PCM/ICiN . .. , ,Instrument;Panel,Lights, . , ,,J&-ning, . Chimes . Powertrain,Control Module , , s HORN .,. . I Horn,;.Diggnostic.Connebct,or . , .^ . L:HDLP . Left Headlamp,.Fog Lamp (z-~~..Mo&I Oniyj I . . ' PWR,.WDO/SRF ,.Power,Windows,Power Sunroof, C.onve&ble Top Controls (Convertible ,Model On&) (Circuit Breaker) . . DRL Dayti,me, Running Lamps, (Relay) . Engine Compartment FuseBlock Fuse Usage IGN BATT 1 The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Lift off the cover to check the fuses. Ignition Switch Circuits Yower ACC/Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Heater and A/C Blower Powertrain Control Module N C Compressor BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN BLO PCM A/c ABS/EVO Anti-Lock Brake System ~ n in thisc section is picture of the overall instrument panel haat ~a ~ ~ ~ ~ The location of the features and controls you rnfi her w e r Boor Locks AM-FM Stereo AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player ,. AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Play&%~ quait, -AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and p a 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 I The 1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 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. 3-1 4-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving the and Road Here you'll find helpful information and tipsabout the road and howto drive under different conditions. 5-1 6- 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 tellsyou how to keep your vehicle running properly andlooking good. 71 8-1 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. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.You can use it to quickly find something you wantto read. We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE areregistered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at thetime 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 canuse it. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE 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 votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1577 Meyerside Dr. Mississauga, Ontario LST 1B9 Litho in U.S.A. Part No, 10296280 B First Edition @CopyrightGeneral 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. 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, youor others could be hurt. Index A good place to look for what you needis the Index in back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list of what's in the manual, andthe 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. 1 1 You will also find a circle with a slash throughit 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 tellyou about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this d m a g e would not be covereld by your warranty, andit 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 colorsor in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. These mean there something that could is 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: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID A & These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: n TURN SIGNALS ee pr 0 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1'1 FUSE LIGHTER P u )tr HORN COOLANT SPARKS OR FLAMES DAYTIME o RUNNING ' ' LAMPS . * * SPEAKER 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES () @ 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 & m -- and also about reclining seatbacks e and head restraints. Manual Front Seats You can lose control of thevehicle if you! try to adjust a manual driver's seatwhile the vehicle is moving. The sudden movementcould startle and confuse you, or make youpush a pedal when you don't want to. Adjust the driver's only when seat 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.