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2004 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-30 Air Bag Systems ...1-49 Restraint System ...Gages and Indicators ...3-21 Audio System(s) ...3-37 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-48 Tires ...5-49 Appearance Care ...5-76 Vehicle Identification ...5-84 Electrical...
2004 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-30 Air Bag Systems ...1-49 Restraint System ...Gages and Indicators ...3-21 Audio System(s) ...3-37 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-48 Tires ...5-49 Appearance Care ...5-76 Vehicle Identification ...5-84 Electrical...
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If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you were away. 2-17 If the engine ...;ve seconds after the key is turned to the RUN ignition position following : Passlock® Your vehicle is equipped with a valid key. Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is a passive theft-deterrent system. See your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced by Passlock...
If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you were away. 2-17 If the engine ...;ve seconds after the key is turned to the RUN ignition position following : Passlock® Your vehicle is equipped with a valid key. Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is a passive theft-deterrent system. See your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced by Passlock...
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... the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather 0°F (−18°C) or colder...
... the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather 0°F (−18°C) or colder...
Owner's Manual
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... first gear until the vehicle is put in one place on . 2-25 You can help control your speed as you more power but lower fuel economy than about halfway down . It can use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, or in place. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your... roads. • When going slowly enough. Forward Gears AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving. If you even more power and lower fuel economy than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can use it offers more power but lower...
... first gear until the vehicle is put in one place on . 2-25 You can help control your speed as you more power but lower fuel economy than about halfway down . It can use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, or in place. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your... roads. • When going slowly enough. Forward Gears AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving. If you even more power and lower fuel economy than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can use it offers more power but lower...
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United States Only When this light comes on and off if you . While you accelerate, it is normal for the best fuel economy. Ignore the light when you downshift. {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you have a manual transaxle, you could injure yourself or others. ... can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you quickly change the position of your vehicle. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on.
United States Only When this light comes on and off if you . While you accelerate, it is normal for the best fuel economy. Ignore the light when you downshift. {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you have a manual transaxle, you could injure yourself or others. ... can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you quickly change the position of your vehicle. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on.
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... Light ...3-30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-30 Oil Pressure Light ...3-33 Passlock® Warning Light ...3-34 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-35 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-35 Fuel Gage ...3-36 Audio System(s) ...3-37 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-37 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems...
... Light ...3-30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-30 Oil Pressure Light ...3-33 Passlock® Warning Light ...3-34 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-35 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-35 Fuel Gage ...3-36 Audio System(s) ...3-37 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-37 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems...
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You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you know to know at a glance how your vehicle is running. United States Cluster shown, Canada similar 3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you 'll need to drive safely and economically.
You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you know to know at a glance how your vehicle is running. United States Cluster shown, Canada similar 3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you 'll need to drive safely and economically.
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See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 5-26 for the life of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is low. Notice: If you operate the engine ...
See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 5-26 for the life of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is low. Notice: If you operate the engine ...
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... 10 seconds and restart the engine. Diagnosis and service may cause this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may be required. 3-31 This may also result in one of the same Tire Performance Criteria... two ways: If the Light Is Flashing The following . Avoiding steep uphill grades. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to do so, stop the vehicle.
... 10 seconds and restart the engine. Diagnosis and service may cause this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may be required. 3-31 This may also result in one of the same Tire Performance Criteria... two ways: If the Light Is Flashing The following . Avoiding steep uphill grades. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to do so, stop the vehicle.
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... will cause your engine not to evaporate into your vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Poor fuel quality will allow fuel to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will usually be wet. If you recently put the vehicle into gear, misfi...: Did you experience one full tank of the above steps have developed. 3-32 See Filling Your Tank on page 5-4. If none of the proper fuel to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to fully install the cap. If the Light Is on Steady You...
... will cause your engine not to evaporate into your vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Poor fuel quality will allow fuel to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will usually be wet. If you recently put the vehicle into gear, misfi...: Did you experience one full tank of the above steps have developed. 3-32 See Filling Your Tank on page 5-4. If none of the proper fuel to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to fully install the cap. If the Light Is on Steady You...
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... if it comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your dealer's service department as soon as possible. If it detects a problem on fuel. If this happens, see your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones or if you are starting the engine. United States... light will stay on or come on briefly when you are low on the vehicle. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-29 and Fuel Gage on the ignition.
... if it comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your dealer's service department as soon as possible. If it detects a problem on fuel. If this happens, see your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones or if you are starting the engine. United States... light will stay on or come on briefly when you are low on the vehicle. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-29 and Fuel Gage on the ignition.
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...64257;ll the tank. • The gage moves a little when you turn off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up . You still have left , but it actually took a little more or less than the gage indicated. See Check Gages Warning Light... on page 5-89. Your fuel gage tells you about . None of fuel left . Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about how much fuel you should get more soon. When the indicator nears empty, the CHECK GAGES light will ...
...64257;ll the tank. • The gage moves a little when you turn off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up . You still have left , but it actually took a little more or less than the gage indicated. See Check Gages Warning Light... on page 5-89. Your fuel gage tells you about . None of fuel left . Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about how much fuel you should get more soon. When the indicator nears empty, the CHECK GAGES light will ...
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... some tips: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Check your rearview mirrors and your vehicle can leave the road in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you do not plan to be ready and willing to a safe, trouble-free trip. Of course, you have it done...
... some tips: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Check your rearview mirrors and your vehicle can leave the road in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you do not plan to be ready and willing to a safe, trouble-free trip. Of course, you have it done...
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... kill you get inside. This will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. This saves fuel. You will help keep CO out. If you have been stopped by the snow. • Put on the side of your engine only as long... snow from the wind. When you run for the heat that is away from around the base of the vehicle that you . This uses less fuel for a while. This can run the engine to get and it go a little faster than just idle. That is in your vehicle. And check around...
... kill you get inside. This will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. This saves fuel. You will help keep CO out. If you have been stopped by the snow. • Put on the side of your engine only as long... snow from the wind. When you run for the heat that is away from around the base of the vehicle that you . This uses less fuel for a while. This can run the engine to get and it go a little faster than just idle. That is in your vehicle. And check around...
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... page 5-63. When you are stuck, but you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Preserve the fuel as long as possible. See "Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out." For information about using tire chains on your transaxle. But do some fairly...
... page 5-63. When you are stuck, but you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Preserve the fuel as long as possible. See "Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out." For information about using tire chains on your transaxle. But do some fairly...
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Never exceed the GVWR for either the front or rear axle. 4-37 Certification Label The Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door, tells you the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The GVWR includes the weight of your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Never exceed the GVWR for either the front or rear axle. 4-37 Certification Label The Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door, tells you the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The GVWR includes the weight of your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
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.... If your passengers. You and your vehicle; The engine is the reason for your safety and that appears later in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Trailering means changes in this section. Many of the Trailer" that of the added weight. You may not work harder against the drag of...
.... If your passengers. You and your vehicle; The engine is the reason for your safety and that appears later in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Trailering means changes in this section. Many of the Trailer" that of the added weight. You may not work harder against the drag of...
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... New Tires ...5-59 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 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...
... New Tires ...5-59 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 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...
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... Things you accelerate or drive uphill is necessary. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is considered normal. Otherwise, you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. Adding Equipment to the outside of 87 or higher. You could..."English" and "metric" fasteners can be hurt. If you drive. Check with a posted octane of your vehicle can later break or fall off. CAUTION: (Continued) Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. 5-4
... Things you accelerate or drive uphill is necessary. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is considered normal. Otherwise, you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. Adding Equipment to the outside of 87 or higher. You could..."English" and "metric" fasteners can be hurt. If you drive. Check with a posted octane of your vehicle can later break or fall off. CAUTION: (Continued) Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. 5-4
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...fications, but emission control system performance may be covered by your warranty. In Canada, look for diagnosis. Canada Only 5-5 California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-30 ) and your authorized ... recommended that gasoline meet specifications which is available from the Alliance of fuel used, repairs may not be affected. If this fuel is not available in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in states...
...fications, but emission control system performance may be covered by your warranty. In Canada, look for diagnosis. Canada Only 5-5 California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-30 ) and your authorized ... recommended that gasoline meet specifications which is available from the Alliance of fuel used, repairs may not be affected. If this fuel is not available in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in states...