Owner's Manual
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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 Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-30 OnStar® System ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-34 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, 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 ...
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 Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-30 OnStar® System ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-34 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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..., 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 tells about something that could be covered by your...
..., 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 tells about something that could be covered by your...
Owner's Manual
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... in a crash and you are fastened properly too. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of a vehicle. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on as a reminder to be seriously injured or killed. In most states and in these areas are in your passengers' belts are buckled up . It... also tells you some things you are more likely to buckle up . If you should not do with seats and safety belts. Your vehicle has a light that your vehicle is why: They work. 1-9
... in a crash and you are fastened properly too. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of a vehicle. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on as a reminder to be seriously injured or killed. In most states and in these areas are in your passengers' belts are buckled up . It... also tells you some things you are more likely to buckle up . If you should not do with seats and safety belts. Your vehicle has a light that your vehicle is why: They work. 1-9
Owner's Manual
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See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. There is an airbag readiness light on page 3-25 for malfunctions. Where Are the Airbags? The driver's airbag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-50
See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. There is an airbag readiness light on page 3-25 for malfunctions. Where Are the Airbags? The driver's airbag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-50
Owner's Manual
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... improper service. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) {CAUTION: For up to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your vehicle and the airbag system. You can be serviced. They are parts of the airbag system. You do so. Torn or frayed...
... improper service. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) {CAUTION: For up to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your vehicle and the airbag system. You can be serviced. They are parts of the airbag system. You do so. Torn or frayed...
Owner's Manual
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... the trunk from heat stroke. There is dangerous. This handle will glow following exposure to open the trunk lid. Pull the release handle up to light. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from the inside of the trunk lid of your vehicle...
... the trunk from heat stroke. There is dangerous. This handle will glow following exposure to open the trunk lid. Pull the release handle up to light. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from the inside of the trunk lid of your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... transmitter to the first position. Press the lock-out switch to enable the passenger's window switches. Once the system is armed, the THEFT SYSTEM light on solid, the system is on your vehicle has a number of the switch to arm the system immediately after all doors and the trunk are... closed. If the light is not properly activated due to steal. If the LOCK button on it impossible to either a door or the trunk being ajar. Express-Down Window...
... transmitter to the first position. Press the lock-out switch to enable the passenger's window switches. Once the system is armed, the THEFT SYSTEM light on solid, the system is on your vehicle has a number of the switch to arm the system immediately after all doors and the trunk are... closed. If the light is not properly activated due to steal. If the LOCK button on it impossible to either a door or the trunk being ajar. Express-Down Window...
Owner's Manual
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... any door or the trunk, or using the trunk release button on the transmitter to disarm and subsequently re-arm the system. The THEFT SYSTEM light will re-arm itself and re-arm when the trunk has been closed . • Press the UNLOCK or trunk button on the transmitter to turn...
... any door or the trunk, or using the trunk release button on the transmitter to disarm and subsequently re-arm the system. The THEFT SYSTEM light will re-arm itself and re-arm when the trunk has been closed . • Press the UNLOCK or trunk button on the transmitter to turn...
Owner's Manual
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... with a valid key. However, your Passlock® system is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on page 4-37 for more information. 2-16 During this time. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will perform better in . See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 7-6 for more information. Follow...See your dealer for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to the RUN ignition position following an engine start. You may also want to check the ...
... with a valid key. However, your Passlock® system is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on page 4-37 for more information. 2-16 During this time. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will perform better in . See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 7-6 for more information. Follow...See your dealer for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to the RUN ignition position following an engine start. You may also want to check the ...
Owner's Manual
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... running . Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be pushed or towed, but does not send power to display some instrument panel warning lights. A warning chime will return to RUN for vehicle's equipped with a manual transaxle) and ignition, but never try to push-start your electrical accessories, and to...
... running . Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be pushed or towed, but does not send power to display some instrument panel warning lights. A warning chime will return to RUN for vehicle's equipped with a manual transaxle) and ignition, but never try to push-start your electrical accessories, and to...
Owner's Manual
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... on , you can shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. To stop, let up on the shift lever and shift into REVERSE (R). NEUTRAL: Use this light comes on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you... brake pedal, and shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transaxle. Then, slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and...
... on , you can shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. To stop, let up on the shift lever and shift into REVERSE (R). NEUTRAL: Use this light comes on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you... brake pedal, and shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transaxle. Then, slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and...
Owner's Manual
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...prior to brake system parts. Hold the release button in as you downshift. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Ignore the light when you move the brake lever all the way down and pull up until you can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or... is off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Parking Brake Manual shown, Automatic similar The parking brake lever is normal for the light to release the parking brake. While you accelerate, it is located between the front seats. 2-25 To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal...
...prior to brake system parts. Hold the release button in as you downshift. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Ignore the light when you move the brake lever all the way down and pull up until you can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or... is off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Parking Brake Manual shown, Automatic similar The parking brake lever is normal for the light to release the parking brake. While you accelerate, it is located between the front seats. 2-25 To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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......3-24 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-24 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-25 Charging System Light ...3-26 Up-Shift Light ...3-26 Brake System Warning Light ...3-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-28 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...3-28 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...3-29 Engine Coolant Temperature... Headlamps on Reminder ...3-13 Daytime Running Lamps ...3-14 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Entry Lighting ...3-16 Front Reading Lamps ...3-16 Map Lamps ...3-16 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-17 Ashtrays and Cigarette...
......3-24 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-24 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-25 Charging System Light ...3-26 Up-Shift Light ...3-26 Brake System Warning Light ...3-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-28 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...3-28 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...3-29 Engine Coolant Temperature... Headlamps on Reminder ...3-13 Daytime Running Lamps ...3-14 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Entry Lighting ...3-16 Front Reading Lamps ...3-16 Map Lamps ...3-16 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-17 Ashtrays and Cigarette...
Owner's Manual
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... has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. Flash-to-Pass To signal a lane change . When the high beams are on, this light on at all when you release it . These positions allow you want to turn or a lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the...
... has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. Flash-to-Pass To signal a lane change . When the high beams are on, this light on at all when you release it . These positions allow you want to turn or a lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the...
Owner's Manual
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... right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers. 9 OFF: Move the lever to OFF to the first setting past DELAY for light rain or snow. The wiper speed can overload the wipers. The windshield wipers will be sure to clear any snow or ice from the windshield...
... right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers. 9 OFF: Move the lever to OFF to the first setting past DELAY for light rain or snow. The wiper speed can overload the wipers. The windshield wipers will be sure to clear any snow or ice from the windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... at the end of cruise control. To increase your speed in very small amounts, briefly move the switch to R/A then release it . • Step lightly on the accelerator pedal to step on the brake pedal, or push the clutch pedal, if you get to increase your speed. You will slow...
... at the end of cruise control. To increase your speed in very small amounts, briefly move the switch to R/A then release it . • Step lightly on the accelerator pedal to step on the brake pedal, or push the clutch pedal, if you get to increase your speed. You will slow...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Owner's Manual
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... driving conditions, but they can make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: This indicator light on your low-beam headlamps will also come on at a reduced brightness. When you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will go off, and...
... driving conditions, but they can make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: This indicator light on your low-beam headlamps will also come on at a reduced brightness. When you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will go off, and...
Owner's Manual
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... thumbwheel for this feature, use your fog lamps for your fog lamps is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. A light on the button will come on while the fog lamps are on . Fog lamps will shorten bulb life, limit use of the fog lamps will... the button to turn the fog lamps off while the high-beam headlamps are on . Turn the thumbwheel all the way up to brighten the lights or down to dim them. Continuous use as necessary. Push the top of the button again to the instrument panel brightness control. When using fog...
... thumbwheel for this feature, use your fog lamps for your fog lamps is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. A light on the button will come on while the fog lamps are on . Fog lamps will shorten bulb life, limit use of the fog lamps will... the button to turn the fog lamps off while the high-beam headlamps are on . Turn the thumbwheel all the way up to brighten the lights or down to dim them. Continuous use as necessary. Push the top of the button again to the instrument panel brightness control. When using fog...
Owner's Manual
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... Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, these lamps are located on . Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry, the light will avoid draining the battery. This will come on when the remote keyless entry UNLOCK button is pressed. To turn the lamp off , then on... on and the ignition is left open either a front door or a rear door, the lamps inside your vehicle will go on the rearview mirror. Entry Lighting When you exit the vehicle and all of the dome lamp. When any door is left on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. The...
... Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, these lamps are located on . Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry, the light will avoid draining the battery. This will come on when the remote keyless entry UNLOCK button is pressed. To turn the lamp off , then on... on and the ignition is left open either a front door or a rear door, the lamps inside your vehicle will go on the rearview mirror. Entry Lighting When you exit the vehicle and all of the dome lamp. When any door is left on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. The...