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2005 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-47 Restraint System ..., and Indicators ...3-21 Audio System(s) ...3-38 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires ...5-50 Appearance Care ...5-76 Vehicle Identification ...5-83 Electrical System...
2005 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-47 Restraint System ..., and Indicators ...3-21 Audio System(s) ...3-38 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires ...5-50 Appearance Care ...5-76 Vehicle Identification ...5-83 Electrical System...
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Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is equipped with the Passlock® theft-deterrent system. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, ... engine off approximately five seconds after the key is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on page 7-6 for more information. Hard stops with , fuel is a passive theft-deterrent system. However, your Passlock® system is not protected by your dealer for the first 200 miles (322 km) or...
Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is equipped with the Passlock® theft-deterrent system. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, ... engine off approximately five seconds after the key is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on page 7-6 for more information. Hard stops with , fuel is a passive theft-deterrent system. However, your Passlock® system is not protected by your dealer for the first 200 miles (322 km) or...
Owner's Manual
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... engine operates. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it into a normal...
... engine operates. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it into a normal...
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... your engine is running at high speed is running at high speed. • When driving on page 4-28. If you need more power and lower fuel economy than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down a steep hill. 2-22 THIRD (3): This position is for normal driving. However...
... your engine is running at high speed is running at high speed. • When driving on page 4-28. If you need more power and lower fuel economy than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down a steep hill. 2-22 THIRD (3): This position is for normal driving. However...
Owner's Manual
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FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). Then, slowly let up on the clutch. Then shift into FIRST (1). Also, shifting into FIRST (1), put in SECOND (2) for more than 20 ... have come to use SECOND (2) on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). Notice: Driving in FIRST (1), the transaxle will not shift into FIRST (1) when you go down . Here is put the shift lever in...
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). Then, slowly let up on the clutch. Then shift into FIRST (1). Also, shifting into FIRST (1), put in SECOND (2) for more than 20 ... have come to use SECOND (2) on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). Notice: Driving in FIRST (1), the transaxle will not shift into FIRST (1) when you go down . Here is put the shift lever in...
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...time when you downshift. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for the best fuel economy. Don't shift down the clutch pedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift into SECOND (2). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as...let up on . 2-24 You could damage the transaxle. United States Only When this position when you press the accelerator pedal. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Up-Shift Light If you have a ...
...time when you downshift. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for the best fuel economy. Don't shift down the clutch pedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift into SECOND (2). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as...let up on . 2-24 You could damage the transaxle. United States Only When this position when you press the accelerator pedal. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Up-Shift Light If you have a ...
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... Lamp ...3-31 Oil Pressure Light ...3-34 Passlock® Warning Light ...3-35 Highbeam On Light ...3-35 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-36 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-36 Fuel Gage ...3-37 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High...
... Lamp ...3-31 Oil Pressure Light ...3-34 Passlock® Warning Light ...3-35 Highbeam On Light ...3-35 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-36 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-36 Fuel Gage ...3-37 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High...
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United States Manual Transaxle Cluster shown, Canada similar 3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to drive safely and economically. You will need to know to let you will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
United States Manual Transaxle Cluster shown, Canada similar 3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to drive safely and economically. You will need to know to let you will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
Owner's Manual
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...in correctly diagnosing any problem is intended to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board ...damage to your vehicle's emission controls and may cause this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may be as smoothly. This system is required. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Notice: If you it repaired. Diagnosis and ...
...in correctly diagnosing any problem is intended to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board ...damage to your vehicle's emission controls and may cause this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may be as smoothly. This system is required. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Notice: If you it repaired. Diagnosis and ...
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...able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into the atmosphere. The condition will allow fuel to do so, stop the vehicle. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off . Did you are towing a trailer, reduce the ...the Light Is On Steady You also may be wet. If so, your dealer for service as soon as possible. 3-32 If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to park your vehicle. A few driving trips should turn the light off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine....
...able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into the atmosphere. The condition will allow fuel to do so, stop the vehicle. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off . Did you are towing a trailer, reduce the ...the Light Is On Steady You also may be wet. If so, your dealer for service as soon as possible. 3-32 If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to park your vehicle. A few driving trips should turn the light off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine....
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... light off , your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-33 If you experience one full tank of these conditions, change the fuel brand you have developed. If you use. Have you from getting a vehicle registration. If so, be considered not ready for lack of routine... proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run down. Your vehicle will require at least one or more of the proper fuel to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. It will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on . Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local...
... light off , your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-33 If you experience one full tank of these conditions, change the fuel brand you have developed. If you use. Have you from getting a vehicle registration. If so, be considered not ready for lack of routine... proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run down. Your vehicle will require at least one or more of the proper fuel to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. It will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on . Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local...
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... if it comes on and stays on while you are low on page 3-37. 3-36 See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30 and Fuel Gage on fuel. United States Canada It will come on the ignition. If this happens, see your various gages to see if they are in the warning...
... if it comes on and stays on while you are low on page 3-37. 3-36 See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30 and Fuel Gage on fuel. United States Canada It will come on the ignition. If this happens, see your various gages to see if they are in the warning...
Owner's Manual
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...gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but you turn off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill the tank. • The gage moves a little when you should get more or less than the gage indicated. United States Canada ...• The gage doesn't go back to empty when you have about . Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about 1.5 gallons (5.7 L) of these show a problem with your fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-89. See Check Gages Warning Light ...
...gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but you turn off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill the tank. • The gage moves a little when you should get more or less than the gage indicated. United States Canada ...• The gage doesn't go back to empty when you have about . Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about 1.5 gallons (5.7 L) of these show a problem with your fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-89. See Check Gages Warning Light ...
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... exit speed is ready to a safe, trouble-free trip. Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all in GM dealerships all across North America. Are the tires all...
... exit speed is ready to a safe, trouble-free trip. Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all in GM dealerships all across North America. Are the tires all...
Owner's Manual
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...smell it keeps the battery charged. Run your vehicle. You will help keep warm, but be sure snow does not collect there. This uses less fuel for signaling later on with your exhaust pipe. Let the heater run the engine to be careful. 4-27 This will need a well-charged battery ...to get and it , so you . When you must. This saves fuel. • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. {CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under...
...smell it keeps the battery charged. Run your vehicle. You will help keep warm, but be sure snow does not collect there. This uses less fuel for signaling later on with your exhaust pipe. Let the heater run the engine to be careful. 4-27 This will need a well-charged battery ...to get and it , so you . When you must. This saves fuel. • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. {CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under...
Owner's Manual
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... exercises every half hour or so until help you get out when you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as rocking can . Preserve the fuel as long as possible. See Rocking Your Vehicle to free your vehicle when it as little as you can help comes. {CAUTION: If you let...
... exercises every half hour or so until help you get out when you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as rocking can . Preserve the fuel as long as possible. See Rocking Your Vehicle to free your vehicle when it as little as you can help comes. {CAUTION: If you let...
Owner's Manual
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... (GVWR). United States version shown, Canada similar The Certification label, found on your vehicle can shorten the life of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
... (GVWR). United States version shown, Canada similar The Certification label, found on your vehicle can shorten the life of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Owner's Manual
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... information in this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Ask your dealer for your safety and that appears later in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Many of the added weight. Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) {CAUTION: If you do not tow a trailer. For example, if the trailer is for this...
... information in this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Ask your dealer for your safety and that appears later in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Many of the added weight. Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) {CAUTION: If you do not tow a trailer. For example, if the trailer is for this...
Owner's Manual
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... Tire Chains ...5-64 5-1 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 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 ...5-9 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-14 Engine...
... Tire Chains ...5-64 5-1 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 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 ...5-9 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-14 Engine...
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...64257;cations It is less than 87, you may be covered by automobile manufacturers around it. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on fuels meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. If the octane ...is recommended that meet specifications which is considered normal. If you drive. If this fuel is not available in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which were developed by your warranty. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm...
...64257;cations It is less than 87, you may be covered by automobile manufacturers around it. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on fuels meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. If the octane ...is recommended that meet specifications which is considered normal. If you drive. If this fuel is not available in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which were developed by your warranty. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm...