1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 140

FADE:

Press ths knob lightly

so

it extends. Turn it to

move the sound to

the

front

or

rear

speakers. Use the

middle position to

balance

these speakers. Push the knob

back in when you’re not using

it.

Playing

a

Cassette

Tape

Your tape player is

built

to work best with tapes that are

30

to

45

minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than

that are

so

thin they may not work well in this player.

While the

tape

is

playing,

use the

VOLUME,

FADE

and

BAL

controls

just

as

you do

for

the radio. The display

will show an arrow to show which side of the

tapeis

playing. When the

down indicator

arrow

is

lit, selections

listed on the bottom side

of

the cassette are playing.

When the up arrow is lit, selections listed on

thetop side

of

the cassette are playing. The

tape player

automatically begins playing the other side when it

reaches

the

end

of

the

tape.

If

E

and a number appear on the

radio display, the tape

won’t play because

of

an error.

E10:

The

tape

is tight

and the player

can’t

turn

the

tape

hubs. Remove the

tape.

Hold

the

tape

with

the

open

end

down and

try

to

turn

the

right hub

counterclockwise

with a pencil.

Turn

the tape over

and

repeat.

If

the hubs do not

turn

easily,

your

tape

may

be

damaged

and

should

not

be

used

in

the

player.

Try

a

new tape to make sure

your

player

is working

properly.

0

Ell:

The tape is broken.

Try

a new tape.

If

any error occurs repeatedly

or

if

an

error can’t be

corrected, please contact your dealer.

If

your

radio

displays an error number, write it down and provide

it

to

your dealer when reporting

the problem.

PREV

(1):

Press this button

or

the SEEK down arrow

to

search

for the previous

selection on the tape. Your

tape must have at least

three

seconds of silence between

each selection for PREV or

SEEK

to work. The tape

direction arrow blinks during

PREV

or SEEK operation.

Press

PREV

or the

SEEK

down arrow to

stop searching.

The sound is muted during

PREV

or SEEK operation.

NEXT

(2):

Press this button

or

the SEEK up arrow to

search for the

next selection

on

the tape. If

you

hold the

button or press it more than once,

the

player will

continue moving forward through the tape. Your tape

must have at least three seconds

of

silence between each

selection for

NEXT

or SEEK

to

work.

The

tape

direction arrow blinks during

NEXT

or

SEEK

operation.

Press

PREV

or

the

SEEK

up

arrow

to

stop searching.

The sound is muted during

NEXT

or

SEEK

operation.

PROG

(3):

Press this button

to

play the other side

of

the tape.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Head Restraints	11
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	13
Why Safety Belts Work	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Children	40
Child Restraints	42
Larger Children	50
Safety Belt Extender	53
Checking Your Restraint Systems	53
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	53
Features and Controls	54
Keys	54
Door Locks	56
Trunk	61
New Vehicle “Break-In”	63
Ignition Switch	63
Parking Brake	76
Parking Your Vehicle	79
Parking Over Things That Burn	80
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	81
Windows	82
Turn Signal / Multifunction Lever	83
Windshield Washer	86
Lamps	91
Mirrors	95
Storage Compartments	97
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	99
Sun Visors	100
The Instrument Panel	111
Instrument Panel Cluster	113
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	115
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	128
Comfort Controls	128
Heating	132
Ventilation System	132
Defogging and Defrosting Windows	133
Audio Systems	134
Setting the Clock	134
AM-FM Stereo	134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)	136
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer (Option)	139
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (Option)	142
Care of Your Compact Discs	149
Fixed Mast Antenna	149
Your Driving and the Road	150
Defensive Driving	150
Drunken Driving	151
Control of a Vehicle	153
Braking	154
Steering	159
Off-Road Recovery	161
Loss of Control	163
Driving at Night	164
Driving in Rain	165
City Driving	168
Freeway Driving	169
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	170
Highway Hypnosis	171
Hill and Mountain Roads	171
Winter Driving	173
Recreational Vehicle Towing	177
Loading Your Vehicle	179
Problems on the Road	190
Hazard Warnine Flashers	190
Jump Starting	191
Towing Your VehicIe	196
Engine Overheating	202
If a Tire Goes Flat	210
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	222
Service and Appearance Care	224
Service	224
Fuel	225
Checking Things Under the Hood	229
Engine Oil	233
Air Cleaner	238
Engine Coolant	245
Power Steering Fluid	249
Windshield Washer Fluid	250
Brakes	251
Battery	254
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs	255
Tires	259
Appearance Care	267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	275
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	276
Capacities and Specifications	281
Maintenance Schedule	284
Introduction	284
How This Section is Organized	285
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	286
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	286
Selecting the Right Schedule	286
Maintenance Schedule	287
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	321
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	326
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	327
Part E: Maintenance Record	329
Customer Assistance Information	332
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	333
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	335
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	336
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation	338
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program*	339
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	340
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	341
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	341
Service and Owner Publications	342

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