Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 267

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Section 6: Owner Checks & Services
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At Least Twice a Year
CHECK
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OR SERVICE
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WHAT TO DO
Hydraulic Clutch Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See the
Index under Hydraulic Clutch. A fluid loss
System Inspection in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once.
At Least Once a %ar
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CHECK
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WHAT TO DO
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Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the
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hood, headlight door assemblies (if equipped), fuel door, trunk, glove box door, console door
and any folding seat hardware. Section D tells you what to use.
Starter Switch
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If
it
does, you or others
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could be injured. Follow the
steps below.
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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Index under
Parking Brake if necessary) and the
regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine
immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs
service. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral), push the clutch down
halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed
down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.