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 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. [. . . ] If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it's all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, , and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its frontin your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is. ) Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. If you're being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by `easingyour foot off the accelerator pedal. Loss of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't haveenough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don't give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out, Always be ready or a second skid if it occurs. 4-14 Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. Driving at Night r While driving on a surface with reduced traction, t y your best toavoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow onthe road to make a "mirrored surface" -- and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. . , , , , ;. , . . . . ?One reason is thatsome drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 0 Drive defensively. 0 Don't drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can't see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. e Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. [. . . ] The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1-800-668-5539. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-FM-CARES or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P. O. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343-6008 8-11 1998 PONTIAC SERVICE PU~BLICATIONS ORDERING I FORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can the Service Publication Order Form in^ this book and maihng it in with your or credit card informatibn to Helm, Incorporated (address belo CURRENT PUBLICATUONS FOR 1998 PONTIAC S SERVICE Service Manuals have th'e diagnosis and repair infbrmation 1 on engines, transmission, axle, suspensiion, brakes. body, RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90. 00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. [. . . ]