1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 95

Battery Saver Your Pontiac is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle's battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, dome, glove box, etc.) is left on and the ignition is turned OW, the battery saver system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. This system does not protect against leaving on the headlamps or parking lamps. Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror To reactivate the interior lamps, either: 0 0 The ignition must be turned on, The activated lamp switch must be turned off, then on, OR A front door must be opened. The battery saver feature will also be activated when any door is left open. If your vehicle isleft with the ignition off for over 24 days, the battery power to the clock and audio system will turn off to reduce the battery drain. When the ignition is turned on again, battery power will be resupplied. Under these conditions it will be necessary to reset the clock and audio system settings. To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. 2-42