1994 Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual - Page 209

Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Year CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Key Lock Cylinders Body Lubrication Starter Switch Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate al hinges and latches, including those the hood, l for headlight door assemblies, rear compartment, console doors and any folding seat hardware. Sectio D tells vou what to use. CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. does, you If it or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. .2. Firmly applyboth theparking brake (see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary) and the regular bralte. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal,and be readyto turn off the engine immediatelyif it starts. 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, to start the engine in each gear. The try starter should work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral): If the starter works any other position, your vehicle needs service. in On manual transaxle vehicles, put theshift leverin N (Neutral), push the clutch downhalfway and try to start theengine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starterworks when the clutch isn't pushed all way down, your the vehicle needs service. Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.it does, you If or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before youstart, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly applythe parking brake (see Parking Brake in the Index i necessary). f NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle beginsto move. 3. With the engine off, turn thekey to the RUN position, but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift leverout of P (Park) with normal effort. the If shift lever moves of P (Park),your vehicle's BTSI needs service. out