Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 57

Features & Controls
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hgine Block Heater
(CONI:)
Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could cause
an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord
could overheat and cause a fire.
You could be seriously injured.
Plug the cord into a properly
grounded three-prong 110-volt
outlet. If the cord won't reach,
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a heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least
15
amps.
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After you've used the block heater
be sure to store the cord as it was
before, to keep it away from
moving engine parts. If you don't,
it could be damaged.
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How long should you keep the block
heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you have,
and some other things. Instead of trying
to list everything here, we ask that you
contact a Pontiac dealer in the area
where you'll be parking your vehicle.
The dealer can give you the best advice
for that particular area.
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Shifting the
Automatic Transaxle
Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever
located on the console between the seats.
There are several different positions for
your shift lever. In this manual, these
are referred to by the commonly used
symbols in the right column below:
Park P
Reverse
R
Neutral N
Drive D
Second 2
First 1