Pontiac 1998 Sunfire User manual

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owner's mat
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Wearing a safety belt correctly is one of the most important things you
your passengerscan do. This section containsvery important
kformationabout safety beltusage,
air bans and childrestraints.
'ages :
to 1-5
$1 vehicle is adjustthe seats. -
d through these pages to learr, lldort: auwt how to
ling, defoggingand defrostingfeatures inyour 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 untilthe correcthour
gppears.
Press and holdthe SEEK up arrow untilthe correctiminute
jppears.
For other radios, press and hold HR untilthe correcthour
Ippears. Pressand hold
MN until th :orrectminute appear:

Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Supplement to the 1998 Chevrolet
Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire
Owner’s Manual
Thisinformation replaces the “Instrument Panel Fuse
Block” and “EngineCompartment Fuse Block”
informationfound onpages 6-59 through 6-62 in
Section 6 of your Owner’sManual.
The fuse panel is located at the left end of the instrument
panel. To open, push thetab on theaccess door to the
left and pullthe
door forward. Make sure toinsert 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 LeftHeadlamp,. 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,ModelOn&)
(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 instrumentpanel 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 CassetteTape Play&%~
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
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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
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how touse your seats and safetybelts properly.It also explainsthe “SRS” system.
Features and Controls
This sectionexplainshow to start and operate your vehicle.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This sectiontells you how to adjust the ventilation andcomfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad
Here you’ll find helpful informationand tipsaboutthe road and howto drive under different conditions.
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Problems on the Road
This sectiontells what to do if youhave a problem while driving, such asa flat tire or overheatedengine,etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your vehiclerunning properly andlooking good.
Maintenance Schedule
This sectiontells you when toperform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricantsto use.
Customer Assistance Information
This sectiontells you howto contact Pontiac for assistanceand how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you informationon “Reporting SafetyDefects” on page 8-10.
Index
Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this manual.You can use it to quickly find
something you wantto read.

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
PONTIAC, the
PONTIAC Emblem and the name
SUNFIRE areregistered trademarks of General
Motors Corporation.
This manualincludes the latest information at thetime it
was printed.
We reserve the rightto make changes in the
product afterthat time without further notice. For
vehicles firstsold in Canada, substitute thename
“General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac
Division wheneverit appears inthis manual.
Please keep this manualin your vehicle,
so it will be
there if you ever needit when you’re on the road. If you
sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new
owner canuse
it.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No, 10296280 B First Edition
WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARYTECHNICIAN
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 dece guide en frangais chez
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@CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1997
All Rights Reserved

How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when theyfirst 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 andwords 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’sin
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.
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 whatto do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you
or
others couldbe hurt.
11 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 tell you about something that can
damage your vehicle.Many times, this dmagewould
not be covereld
by your warranty, anditcould 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. Theyuse
the
same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
These mean there is something that could
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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbolsyou may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are usedon an
originalbattery:
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 .**
FOGLAMPS $0
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning
and
indicatorlights:
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 RestraintSystems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how to use your safetybelts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
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Seats and Seat Controls
SafetyBelts: 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
SupplementalRestraint Systems (SRS)
Rear SeatPassengers
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guidesfor Children
and SmallAdults
Center PassengerPosition
Children
ChildRestraints
Larger Children
Safety Belt Extender
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash
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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 wantit. Then release the lever
and
try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the
seat islocked into place.
Your vehicle will be equipped with one of the following
passenger seat adjusters.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with easyentry seats,
your passenger seat adjusterlooks like this. Slidethe
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 isequipped 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. Slidethe seat
to a comfortableposition. Release the lever and try to
move the seat with your body,to make sure the seat is
locked intoplace.
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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 yourvehicle
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 seatbackto
make
sure it is locked. Pull up on the lever and the seat
will
go to an upright positi’on.