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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 ... and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-34 OnStar® System ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2-38 Sunroof ...2-39 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Climate Controls ...3-17 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-21 Audio System(s) ...3-37 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...
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 ... and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-34 OnStar® System ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2-38 Sunroof ...2-39 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Climate Controls ...3-17 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-21 Audio System(s) ...3-37 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...
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... vehicle. They use symbols instead of a component, gage or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv A notice...
... vehicle. They use symbols instead of a component, gage or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv A notice...
Owner's Manual
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In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-12 The person keeps going until stopped by something.
In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-12 The person keeps going until stopped by something.
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See Air Bag Readiness Light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-52 Where Are the Air Bags? The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. The driver's air bag is an electrical problem. There is a air bag readiness light on page 3-24 for malfunctions.
See Air Bag Readiness Light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-52 Where Are the Air Bags? The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. The driver's air bag is an electrical problem. There is a air bag readiness light on page 3-24 for malfunctions.
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If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-53 The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-53 The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
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... or near -frontal impacts, rollovers or rear impacts, because in flator, the air bag and related hardware are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. But they are designed to inflate in a crash. For vehicles with specific vehicle design, so that doesn't move or deform, such as...
... or near -frontal impacts, rollovers or rear impacts, because in flator, the air bag and related hardware are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. But they are designed to inflate in a crash. For vehicles with specific vehicle design, so that doesn't move or deform, such as...
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...occupant's motion is not toward those air bags. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal air bag and the instrument panel for vehicles with a driver's and right front passenger's side impact air bag. There will be regarded as anything more gradually. But...right front passenger's frontal air bag. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. In moderate to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door will...
...occupant's motion is not toward those air bags. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal air bag and the instrument panel for vehicles with a driver's and right front passenger's side impact air bag. There will be regarded as anything more gradually. But...right front passenger's frontal air bag. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. In moderate to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door will...
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... other parts. Improper service can 't get out of the vehicle after an air bag in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag, or both the air bag module and seatback for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag...
... other parts. Improper service can 't get out of the vehicle after an air bag in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag, or both the air bag module and seatback for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag...
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... must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure all the way. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can cause unconsciousness and...
... must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure all the way. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can cause unconsciousness and...
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Remote Trunk Release Press the remote trunk release button, located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, to release the trunk lid. The remote trunk release will flash twice. If your vehicle is equipped with the remote keyless entry system, the daytime running lamps will only work when either the ignition is in OFF or ACCESSORY, the parking brake is engaged, or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h). 2-12
Remote Trunk Release Press the remote trunk release button, located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, to release the trunk lid. The remote trunk release will flash twice. If your vehicle is equipped with the remote keyless entry system, the daytime running lamps will only work when either the ignition is in OFF or ACCESSORY, the parking brake is engaged, or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h). 2-12
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... system is not properly activated due to confirm that nothing we put on the transmitter, the system will stop flashing. Although your instrument panel will chirp to either a door or the trunk being ajar. The THEFT SYSTEM light will temporarily disarm itself and re-arm when the trunk has...
... system is not properly activated due to confirm that nothing we put on the transmitter, the system will stop flashing. Although your instrument panel will chirp to either a door or the trunk being ajar. The THEFT SYSTEM light will temporarily disarm itself and re-arm when the trunk has...
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... does not send power to RUN for vehicle's equipped with your key seems stuck in RUN while the engine is the position to display some instrument panel warning lights. {CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of these works, then...
... does not send power to RUN for vehicle's equipped with your key seems stuck in RUN while the engine is the position to display some instrument panel warning lights. {CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of these works, then...
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...Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-75 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States) ...3-75 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-75 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Other Warning Devices ...3-5 Horn ...3-5 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-6 Exterior Lamps ......3-16 Climate Controls ...3-17 Climate Control System ...3-17 Outlet Adjustment ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-21 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-22 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-23 Tachometer ...3-23 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-24 Air Bag Readiness Light ...3-...
...Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-75 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States) ...3-75 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-75 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Other Warning Devices ...3-5 Horn ...3-5 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-6 Exterior Lamps ......3-16 Climate Controls ...3-17 Climate Control System ...3-17 Outlet Adjustment ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-21 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-22 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-23 Tachometer ...3-23 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-24 Air Bag Readiness Light ...3-...
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...Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-23 and Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-18. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. F. See Ignition Positions on page 2-26. Remote Trunk Release Button. M. See Parking Brake on... See Hood Release on page 4-10. P. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Ignition Switch. See Cupholder(s) on page 3-17. O. See "Instrument Panel Brightness" under Trunk on page 3-22. See Climate Control System on page 2-38. N. C. L. See "Fog Lamps" under Exterior...
...Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-23 and Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-18. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. F. See Ignition Positions on page 2-26. Remote Trunk Release Button. M. See Parking Brake on... See Hood Release on page 4-10. P. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Ignition Switch. See Cupholder(s) on page 3-17. O. See "Instrument Panel Brightness" under Trunk on page 3-22. See Climate Control System on page 2-38. N. C. L. See "Fog Lamps" under Exterior...
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... on the left ) positions. As you release it. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the exterior lamps, see your lane change . The lever on the instrument panel cluster will return by itself when you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and...
... on the left ) positions. As you release it. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the exterior lamps, see your lane change . The lever on the instrument panel cluster will return by itself when you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and...
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... vehicle is in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Cruise Control If your vehicle has this light on the instrument panel cluster will automatically disengage. On such roads, fast changes in cruise control when the optional enhanced traction system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise...
... vehicle is in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Cruise Control If your vehicle has this light on the instrument panel cluster will automatically disengage. On such roads, fast changes in cruise control when the optional enhanced traction system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise...
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Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp band has three positions: OFF: Turning the band to this position turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). < (Parking Lamps): Turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • Instrument Panel Lights 4 (Headlamps): Turning the band to this position turns on the turn signal/multifunction lever controls the exterior lamps. 3-12 The exterior lamp band on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp band has three positions: OFF: Turning the band to this position turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). < (Parking Lamps): Turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • Instrument Panel Lights 4 (Headlamps): Turning the band to this position turns on the turn signal/multifunction lever controls the exterior lamps. 3-12 The exterior lamp band on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.
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This indicator light on your instrument panel cluster will come on. When the DRL are on, your low-beam headlamps will be especially helpful in daylight when the following conditions are met: A ... system when you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will stay off , set the parking brake. Fully functional daytime running lamps are on . Your instrument panel will hear a warning chime. To idle your low-beam headlamps will come on when the DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in...
This indicator light on your instrument panel cluster will come on. When the DRL are on, your low-beam headlamps will be especially helpful in daylight when the following conditions are met: A ... system when you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will stay off , set the parking brake. Fully functional daytime running lamps are on . Your instrument panel will hear a warning chime. To idle your low-beam headlamps will come on when the DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in...
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... will shorten bulb life. Push the top of the button to turn the fog lamps off while the high-beam headlamps are on. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The thumbwheel for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. Limit use as necessary. 3-14 Turn the thumbwheel up to the... instrument panel brightness control. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature is located next to turn the fog lamps on. Turn the thumbwheel all the way ...
... will shorten bulb life. Push the top of the button to turn the fog lamps off while the high-beam headlamps are on. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The thumbwheel for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. Limit use as necessary. 3-14 Turn the thumbwheel up to the... instrument panel brightness control. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature is located next to turn the fog lamps on. Turn the thumbwheel all the way ...
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.... It can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. Operation in this mode. Operation To change the current mode, ...select one of the following: h (Recirculate): H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the floor outlets and outboard outlets (for the side windows)...
.... It can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. Operation in this mode. Operation To change the current mode, ...select one of the following: h (Recirculate): H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the floor outlets and outboard outlets (for the side windows)...