Owner's Manual
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The 2003 PontiacSunfireOwn SeatsandRestraintSystems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints Air Bag Systems ...1-49 ...1-59 Restraint System Check Features and...Audio System(s) ...3-35 r Manual a 4-1 Driving Your Vehicle ...Your Driving. theRoad.and Your Vehicle ...4-2 ...4-31 Towing 5-1 Service and Appearance Care ...5-3 Service ...5-5 Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 ...5-45 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires ...5-51 ...5-71 Appearance Care Vehicle Identification ...5-79 Electrical System ...5-80...
The 2003 PontiacSunfireOwn SeatsandRestraintSystems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints Air Bag Systems ...1-49 ...1-59 Restraint System Check Features and...Audio System(s) ...3-35 r Manual a 4-1 Driving Your Vehicle ...Your Driving. theRoad.and Your Vehicle ...4-2 ...4-31 Towing 5-1 Service and Appearance Care ...5-3 Service ...5-5 Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 ...5-45 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires ...5-51 ...5-71 Appearance Care Vehicle Identification ...5-79 Electrical System ...5-80...
Owner's Manual
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... CHARGING SYSTEM ENGINE COOLANT FAN CAUSTIC B A T ERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS \s$ /g DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION PARKING LAMPS x PC FUEL AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAUERY -1 I\llJ DO NOT INSTALL A 'ORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK...
... CHARGING SYSTEM ENGINE COOLANT FAN CAUSTIC B A T ERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS \s$ /g DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION PARKING LAMPS x PC FUEL AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAUERY -1 I\llJ DO NOT INSTALL A 'ORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... closed, or press the transmitter UNLOCK or trunk button to turn off the alarm and disarm the system, or a Passlock@ Your vehicle is equipped with , fuel is disabled. Passlock@is turned with a valid key. However, your dealer for more information. 2-17 Vnt ~y I put the key in the ignition and turn it...
... closed, or press the transmitter UNLOCK or trunk button to turn off the alarm and disarm the system, or a Passlock@ Your vehicle is equipped with , fuel is disabled. Passlock@is turned with a valid key. However, your dealer for more information. 2-17 Vnt ~y I put the key in the ignition and turn it...
Owner's Manual
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... cord as it was before to starting your vehicle. F .-.Jging __.e cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. If...
... cord as it was before to starting your vehicle. F .-.Jging __.e cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. If...
Owner's Manual
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... (R) while your vehicle is moving , use SECOND (2) on hills. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your speed you more power and lower fuel economy than about halfway down a steep hill. SECOND (2): This position gives you down . It can use NEUTRAL (N) only. couldlosecontroland Don't shift into... connect with the wheels. When going down . You can help control your accelerator all the way down as go steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. is Unless your foot is "racing" (running high at speed) dangerous. To restart when you 're: 0 Going less than AUTOMATIC ...
... (R) while your vehicle is moving , use SECOND (2) on hills. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your speed you more power and lower fuel economy than about halfway down a steep hill. SECOND (2): This position gives you down . It can use NEUTRAL (N) only. couldlosecontroland Don't shift into... connect with the wheels. When going down . You can help control your accelerator all the way down as go steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. is Unless your foot is "racing" (running high at speed) dangerous. To restart when you 're: 0 Going less than AUTOMATIC ...
Owner's Manual
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... won 't turn, don't try to operate your engine. Then, slowly let up against a solid object. Notice: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). FIRST (1): This position gives you press the accelerator pedal. If you can damage your transaxle. Use THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much...
... won 't turn, don't try to operate your engine. Then, slowly let up against a solid object. Notice: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). FIRST (1): This position gives you press the accelerator pedal. If you can damage your transaxle. Use THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much...
Owner's Manual
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United States Only When this light comes on . Parking Brake Manual shown, Automatic similar The parking brake lever is normal for the best fuel economy. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on , you can shift to go on . 2-27 T!2 set the p2rki!-!cJ h!-&e, h"!d the hr=lke...
United States Only When this light comes on . Parking Brake Manual shown, Automatic similar The parking brake lever is normal for the best fuel economy. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on , you can shift to go on . 2-27 T!2 set the p2rki!-!cJ h!-&e, h"!d the hr=lke...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3.32 Other Warning Devices ...3.4 Passlock@ Warning Light ...3.33 Horn ...3-4 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-33 Tilt Wheel ...3-4 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3.34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-5 Fuel Gage ...3.34 Exterior Lamps ...3-11 Interior Lamps ...3-13 Audio System(s) ...3.35 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-15 Setting the Time for Radios without Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter...
... ...3.32 Other Warning Devices ...3.4 Passlock@ Warning Light ...3.33 Horn ...3-4 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-33 Tilt Wheel ...3-4 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3.34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-5 Fuel Gage ...3.34 Exterior Lamps ...3-11 Interior Lamps ...3-13 Audio System(s) ...3.35 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-15 Setting the Time for Radios without Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter...
Owner's Manual
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United States CIuster shown, Canada similar 3-2 1 You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you'll need to know at a glance how your vehicle is designed to let you know to drive safely and economically. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is running.
United States CIuster shown, Canada similar 3-2 1 You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you'll need to know at a glance how your vehicle is designed to let you know to drive safely and economically. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is running.
Owner's Manual
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...This may prevent more serious damage to indicate that may not be as smoothly. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment The CHECK...light comes on to your service technician in a failure to come on , after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be covered by your warranty. This may not run as good and your vehicle with a computer which monitors operation of the...
...This may prevent more serious damage to indicate that may not be as smoothly. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment The CHECK...light comes on to your service technician in a failure to come on , after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be covered by your warranty. This may not run as good and your vehicle with a computer which monitors operation of the...
Owner's Manual
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... Find a safe place to park your dealer or qualified service center for service. Light Flashing - Light On Steady - A loose or missing fuel cap will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. Avoiding hard accelerations. If the light continues to flash, when it is possible.... If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to evaporate into your vehicle: 9 Reducing vehicle speed. A few driving trips should turn the light off . Turn the ...
... Find a safe place to park your dealer or qualified service center for service. Light Flashing - Light On Steady - A loose or missing fuel cap will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. Avoiding hard accelerations. If the light continues to flash, when it is possible.... If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to evaporate into your vehicle: 9 Reducing vehicle speed. A few driving trips should turn the light off . Turn the ...
Owner's Manual
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...tools to inspect the emission control equipment on or not working properly. This can happen if you experience one full tank of the proper fuel to fuel your vehicle. It will not pass this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for inspection. Have you put the vehicle into... gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on . If none of these conditions, change the fuel brand you need to know in order to prepare the vehicle for inspection. If so, be considered not ready for lack of OBD system readiness...
...tools to inspect the emission control equipment on or not working properly. This can happen if you experience one full tank of the proper fuel to fuel your vehicle. It will not pass this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for inspection. Have you put the vehicle into... gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on . If none of these conditions, change the fuel brand you need to know in order to prepare the vehicle for inspection. If so, be considered not ready for lack of OBD system readiness...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle fails to see your various gages to start, see Passlock@ on page2-17. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-28 and Fuel Gage on fuel. Passlock@ WarningLight Check Gages Warning Light THEFT SVSTEM United States Canada CHECK GAGES United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you...
... the vehicle fails to see your various gages to start, see Passlock@ on page2-17. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-28 and Fuel Gage on fuel. Passlock@ WarningLight Check Gages Warning Light THEFT SVSTEM United States Canada CHECK GAGES United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you...
Owner's Manual
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... tank was half full, but you should get more or less than the gage indicated. For your fuel tank capacity, see your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. FUEL I @ I I It takes a little more information. You still have left , but it detects a problem on the vehicle. The... will stay on or come on if it actually took a little more soon. See Check Gages Warning Light on page 3-33 for more or less fuel to fill up . 0 The gage doesn't go back to fill the tank. If this happens, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-84...
... tank was half full, but you should get more or less than the gage indicated. For your fuel tank capacity, see your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. FUEL I @ I I It takes a little more information. You still have left , but it detects a problem on the vehicle. The... will stay on or come on if it actually took a little more soon. See Check Gages Warning Light on page 3-33 for more or less fuel to fill up . 0 The gage doesn't go back to fill the tank. If this happens, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-84...
Owner's Manual
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... on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of road with comfortably cool interior. If you can easily drive in good shape? 0 fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you delay your eyes moving. If you 're not fresh - Here are some things you get sleepy, pull off the...
... on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of road with comfortably cool interior. If you can easily drive in good shape? 0 fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you delay your eyes moving. If you 're not fresh - Here are some things you get sleepy, pull off the...
Owner's Manual
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... the heat that 's away from the wind. Preserve the fuel as long as you get and it as little as you might not know it go a little faster than just idle. You can cause deadly ... on the sideof the vehicle that you can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can 't seeit or smell it, so you must. This saves fuel.
... the heat that 's away from the wind. Preserve the fuel as long as you get and it as little as you might not know it go a little faster than just idle. You can cause deadly ... on the sideof the vehicle that you can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can 't seeit or smell it, so you must. This saves fuel.
Owner's Manual
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... CAP. RR. Two labels on your vehicle and the total weight that you important information about the number of all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. This weight is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the gross weight capacity of the...
... CAP. RR. Two labels on your vehicle and the total weight that you important information about the number of all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. This weight is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the gross weight capacity of the...
Owner's Manual
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... you have followed all . Many of the added weight. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to operate at all the steps in handling, durability and fuel economy. You may not work harder against the drag of these are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. or even at relatively...
... you have followed all . Many of the added weight. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to operate at all the steps in handling, durability and fuel economy. You may not work harder against the drag of these are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. or even at relatively...
Owner's Manual
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... Tire Quality Grading ...5-56 Service ...5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5.4 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine...
... Tire Quality Grading ...5-56 Service ...5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5.4 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your engine needs service. A little pinging noise when you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your vehicle. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If you accelerate... by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of 87 or higher.
... Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your engine needs service. A little pinging noise when you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your vehicle. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If you accelerate... by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of 87 or higher.
