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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 ...(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 System ...5-85 Capacities and Speci...
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 ...(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 System ...5-85 Capacities and Speci...
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... hours prior to keep it away from moving engine parts. Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
... hours prior to keep it away from moving engine parts. Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
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...5-85. Audio System. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger. See "Instrument Panel Fuse Block" under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 3-4. M. Hood Release Lever. N. See Cupholder(s) on page 3-22. Accessory Power Outlet. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. Enhanced Traction System Switch. See Instrument Panel .... I. See Audio System(s) on page 3-6. J. K. Fuse Panel. L. See "Remote Trunk Release" under Interior Lamps on page 3-12. See Hood Release on page 2-11. O. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-23 and Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-26.
...5-85. Audio System. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger. See "Instrument Panel Fuse Block" under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 3-4. M. Hood Release Lever. N. See Cupholder(s) on page 3-22. Accessory Power Outlet. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. Enhanced Traction System Switch. See Instrument Panel .... I. See Audio System(s) on page 3-6. J. K. Fuse Panel. L. See "Remote Trunk Release" under Interior Lamps on page 3-12. See Hood Release on page 2-11. O. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-23 and Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-26.
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Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the flow of air into your vehicle more effectively. Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the airflow. 3-20
Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the flow of air into your vehicle more effectively. Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the airflow. 3-20
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... ...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 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-19...
... ...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 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-19...
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Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle under the instrument panel on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even ... is not running. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can get on the driver's side. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start a fire. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 You...
Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle under the instrument panel on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even ... is not running. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can get on the driver's side. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start a fire. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 You...
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... the process if necessary. 5-11 Then lift the hood to latch fully. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood marked by an arrow. Check to make sure the hood is located near the front center of the vehicle and slide the secondary hood release lever to its retainer. Remove the... hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood and return the prop to the left. Lower the hood 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) above the vehicle...
... the process if necessary. 5-11 Then lift the hood to latch fully. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood marked by an arrow. Check to make sure the hood is located near the front center of the vehicle and slide the secondary hood release lever to its retainer. Remove the... hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood and return the prop to the left. Lower the hood 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) above the vehicle...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
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... damaged. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5-24 Just turn it can catch fire. Wait until there is cool. If you open the hood. Notice: If your engine is overheated, the liquids in it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is no coolant, your... if it overheats, and get out of steam or coolant before you keep driving when your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-29 and Low Coolant Warning Light on your warranty. Stay away from the engine if you see or...
... damaged. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5-24 Just turn it can catch fire. Wait until there is cool. If you open the hood. Notice: If your engine is overheated, the liquids in it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is no coolant, your... if it overheats, and get out of steam or coolant before you keep driving when your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-29 and Low Coolant Warning Light on your warranty. Stay away from the engine if you see or...
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... long periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. See Low Coolant Warning Light on , you get service help right away. You may decide not to lift the hood but to do so, pull off the engine and get the overheat warning with a low coolant light, can drive normally. Tow a trailer. If you can...
... long periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. See Low Coolant Warning Light on , you get service help right away. You may decide not to lift the hood but to do so, pull off the engine and get the overheat warning with a low coolant light, can drive normally. Tow a trailer. If you can...
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can injure you. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-26 The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can injure you. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-26 The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down.
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...'t needed. Use a flashlight if you do not need more information on each vehicle. You do not, explosive gas could save both vehicles. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Do not get medical help save your vehicle. 3. See Engine...
...'t needed. Use a flashlight if you do not need more information on each vehicle. You do not, explosive gas could save both vehicles. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Do not get medical help save your vehicle. 3. See Engine...
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... page 5-48. Headlamps Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. After opening the hood remove the plastic fasteners holding the shield. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in place. 5-44
... page 5-48. Headlamps Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. After opening the hood remove the plastic fasteners holding the shield. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in place. 5-44
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. 2. More frequent lubrication may be injured. 6-20 The starter should work only in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down all hood latch assemblies, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment and any other position, your vehicle needs service. Firmly apply both the parking brake and...
... vehicle. 2. More frequent lubrication may be injured. 6-20 The starter should work only in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down all hood latch assemblies, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment and any other position, your vehicle needs service. Firmly apply both the parking brake and...
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Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. Silicone Weatherstrip Dielectric No. Pivot Points Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Transaxle Shift Canada 88901242) or lubricant Linkage ... Lubricant Manual (GM Part No. Clutch Linkage Engine oil. U.S. 12346241, in Conditioning Canada 992887). 6-27 U.S.Grease (GM Part 12345579, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Usage Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. Silicone Weatherstrip Dielectric No. Pivot Points Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Transaxle Shift Canada 88901242) or lubricant Linkage ... Lubricant Manual (GM Part No. Clutch Linkage Engine oil. U.S. 12346241, in Conditioning Canada 992887). 6-27 U.S.Grease (GM Part 12345579, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Usage Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No.
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Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Gages Warning Light ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Coolant ...Checking Engine Oil ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ......
Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Gages Warning Light ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Coolant ...Checking Engine Oil ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ......
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... Headlamps ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-46 Halogen Bulbs ...5-44 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hitches ...4-42 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-10 Horn ...3-5 How the System Alarm is Activated ...2-16 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ...5-28 G Gage...
... Headlamps ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-46 Halogen Bulbs ...5-44 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hitches ...4-42 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-10 Horn ...3-5 How the System Alarm is Activated ...2-16 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ...5-28 G Gage...