Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Bumper-to-Bumper
3-years/36, 000 miles (60 000 km)
Limited Warranty
Every 2000 Camaro under warranty is backed with the following services:
1-800-CHEV-USA
(For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800)
that provides in an emergency:
Courtesy Transportation
Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
2000 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual
Litho in U. S. A. Part Number 22619477 A First Edition
© Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved
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Table of Contents
Seats and Restraint Systems
Section 1
Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts
Air Bag Systems Child Restraints
Features and Controls
Section 2
Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Trunk Release Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers
Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof (Option) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Radio Personalization Feature
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Table of Contents (cont'd)
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Section 3
Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock
Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature
Your Driving and the Road
Section 4
Braking/Anti-lock Brakes Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions
Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer
Problems on the Road
Section 5
Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle
Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck
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Table of Contents (cont'd)
Service and Appearance Care
Section 6
Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels
Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Schedule
Section 7
Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records
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Table of Contents (cont'd)
Customer Assistance Information
Section 8
Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation
Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications
Index
Section 9
In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v
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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. [. . . ] Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle:
The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things:
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Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness.
D The amount of alcohol consumed D The drinker's body weight D The amount of food that is consumed before and
during drinking
Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, over 17, 000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300, 000 people injured. Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the adult population -- choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
D The length of time it has taken the drinker to
consume the alcohol. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0. 06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
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Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0. 04 percent. The BAC will be over 0. 10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we've seen, it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0. 10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0. 05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0. 05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0. 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision. At a BAC level of 0. 10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0. 15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater!
It's the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person's BAC would be close to 0. 12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men.
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The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. What if there's an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street?A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. [. . . ] You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
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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 1800762-2737, or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P. O. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343-6008 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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Owner's manuals are available for purchase for all current and most past model General Motors vehicles. [. . . ]