1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 323

At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in P r D. at Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door andrear compartment hinges. Also lubricate all hinges andlatches, including the primary and secondary hood latch, glove box door, console door and any foldingseat hardware. P r D tells at may be you what to use. More frequent i~bsicarion required when exposed to a corrosiveenvironment. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turnoff the engine immediately it starts. if 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine ineach gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. Starter Switch Check On manual transaxie vehicks, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. Thestarter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the 1A CAUTION: floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Followthe steps below. 7-40