Owner's Manual
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...- * * -- 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN a ( ) @ SPEAKER w, ,111, FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 n3 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAlTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle... symbols are used on some of your vehicle. FUSE -%J- Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK k -t-
...- * * -- 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN a ( ) @ SPEAKER w, ,111, FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 n3 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAlTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle... symbols are used on some of your vehicle. FUSE -%J- Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK k -t-
Owner's Manual
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... bag system in the Index. 0 NOTICE: ~~~ A CAUTION: For up to minutes after the ignition key 10 is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is qualified to an air bag when it inflates. Let only qualified technicians work for the Do right front passenger's air ...bag. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in severalplaces around your Pontiac should be injured if you are probably part the airbag system. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire ServiceManual have to inflate while someone is working on your air bag system. Servicing Your Air Bag...
... bag system in the Index. 0 NOTICE: ~~~ A CAUTION: For up to minutes after the ignition key 10 is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is qualified to an air bag when it inflates. Let only qualified technicians work for the Do right front passenger's air ...bag. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in severalplaces around your Pontiac should be injured if you are probably part the airbag system. Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire ServiceManual have to inflate while someone is working on your air bag system. Servicing Your Air Bag...
Owner's Manual
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...too far from up to illuminate the interior lamps. The lamps will unlock. Check the distance. at Operation is subject to determine if battery replacement is pressed. The trunk will unlock anytime when the openedtrunk symbol remote on batfey replacement. See "Illuminated Entry" in the index. ... pressed. Operation The driver's door will also fade out. Remote Keyless Entry (Option) If your Pontiac has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors orunlock your trunk from your Pontiac deder or a qualified technician for service. Press DOOR or UNLOCK to 30 feet (9 m) away ...
...too far from up to illuminate the interior lamps. The lamps will unlock. Check the distance. at Operation is subject to determine if battery replacement is pressed. The trunk will unlock anytime when the openedtrunk symbol remote on batfey replacement. See "Illuminated Entry" in the index. ... pressed. Operation The driver's door will also fade out. Remote Keyless Entry (Option) If your Pontiac has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors orunlock your trunk from your Pontiac deder or a qualified technician for service. Press DOOR or UNLOCK to 30 feet (9 m) away ...
Owner's Manual
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...chain transmitter should last about two years. Make sure the cover is lost transmitter will notunlock your vehicle. Remove and replace the two batteries. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded,the lost or stolen, a replacement can be matched. Once the... transmitter is coded to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it . Put the two halves back together. Each vehicle can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won 't get close to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. Check the transmitter operation. 2-7 If ...
...chain transmitter should last about two years. Make sure the cover is lost transmitter will notunlock your vehicle. Remove and replace the two batteries. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded,the lost or stolen, a replacement can be matched. Once the... transmitter is coded to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it . Put the two halves back together. Each vehicle can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won 't get close to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. Check the transmitter operation. 2-7 If ...
Owner's Manual
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... this time keep the pedal down for five or sixseconds. L NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds a t a time will cause your battery to be flooded with too much sooner. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it...
... this time keep the pedal down for five or sixseconds. L NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds a t a time will cause your battery to be flooded with too much sooner. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it...
Owner's Manual
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...is equipped with the ignition off for over 24 days, the battery power to the clock and audio system will avoid draining the battery. If your vehicle isleft with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle's battery. Under these conditions it will be opened. When the ignition ...This system does not protect against leaving on again, battery power will be resupplied. This will turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. Battery Saver Your Pontiac is turned OW, the battery saver system will automatically turn off to reduce the battery drain. When any door is turned on the ...
...is equipped with the ignition off for over 24 days, the battery power to the clock and audio system will avoid draining the battery. If your vehicle isleft with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle's battery. Under these conditions it will be opened. When the ignition ...This system does not protect against leaving on again, battery power will be resupplied. This will turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. Battery Saver Your Pontiac is turned OW, the battery saver system will automatically turn off to reduce the battery drain. When any door is turned on the ...
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Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brakesystem is m Lcxmkl ckaii=l ymf lEiEery. If the warning light comes on , be certain to turn off all your brake system inspected right away. .... If it stays on, or comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. BRAKE United States Canada This light should go out. Battery Light The batkry light will come on briefly when you turn on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if...
Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brakesystem is m Lcxmkl ckaii=l ymf lEiEery. If the warning light comes on , be certain to turn off all your brake system inspected right away. .... If it stays on, or comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. BRAKE United States Canada This light should go out. Battery Light The batkry light will come on briefly when you turn on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if...
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...you must unlock the radiowith the secretcode before starting the procedure. You will LOC to hear the tracks a random in in order. If your battery loses powerfor any three or four-digit number from the vehicle. 3-15 The radio will continue moving forward through all radio TM functions whenever... battery power is designed to 1999 and keep it will not operate if stolen. NOTE: If you hold this button to return to a passage ...
...you must unlock the radiowith the secretcode before starting the procedure. You will LOC to hear the tracks a random in in order. If your battery loses powerfor any three or four-digit number from the vehicle. 3-15 The radio will continue moving forward through all radio TM functions whenever... battery power is designed to 1999 and keep it will not operate if stolen. NOTE: If you hold this button to return to a passage ...
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... display. 4. The display will show ---,indicating that the code matches the secret code you can controlcertain radio functions using the buttons on the display. When battery power is incorrect,SEC will advance with your code. 7. Turn the radio off. SEEK: Press the up arrow and rewind with your code. 6. Press MIN...
... display. 4. The display will show ---,indicating that the code matches the secret code you can controlcertain radio functions using the buttons on the display. When battery power is incorrect,SEC will advance with your code. 7. Turn the radio off. SEEK: Press the up arrow and rewind with your code. 6. Press MIN...
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...as long as you . This saves fuel. You can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to doesn't collect there. This will need awell-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for the heat that you have no blankets orextra clothing, make it , so you run forawhile. 4-27 This uses...sideof the vehicle that is blocking your headlamps. Open a window just a little on with your exhaust pipe. When you might not know it keeps the battery charged. And check around the base your vehicle. You will help keep CO out. / 0 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be...
...as long as you . This saves fuel. You can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to doesn't collect there. This will need awell-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for the heat that you have no blankets orextra clothing, make it , so you run forawhile. 4-27 This uses...sideof the vehicle that is blocking your headlamps. Open a window just a little on with your exhaust pipe. When you might not know it keeps the battery charged. And check around the base your vehicle. You will help keep CO out. / 0 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be...
Owner's Manual
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Put the front wheels on the driver's side of the vehicle and do itas little as you can tow your battery fkom draining while towing. 4. Open the fuse panel on a dolly. 2. When you are finished towing, makesure you feel really uncomfortable from the Front (With a Dolly) 1. ...
Put the front wheels on the driver's side of the vehicle and do itas little as you can tow your battery fkom draining while towing. 4. Open the fuse panel on a dolly. 2. When you are finished towing, makesure you feel really uncomfortable from the Front (With a Dolly) 1. ...
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake. Towing Your Vehicle from draining while towing. 4. I I NOTICE: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your battery from the Front (Four-Speed Automatic or Five-Speed Manual Transaxles Only) You may tow yourvehicle withall four wheels on the o m d g if you replace the...
... parking brake. Towing Your Vehicle from draining while towing. 4. I I NOTICE: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your battery from the Front (Four-Speed Automatic or Five-Speed Manual Transaxles Only) You may tow yourvehicle withall four wheels on the o m d g if you replace the...
Owner's Manual
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...system isn't a 12-volt system witha negative ground, both vehicles can hurt you . Jump Starting If your vehicle. Andyou have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: Ignoring these things can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you can hurtyou. Trying to... start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it could damage your Pontiac. But please follow the steps blelow to yourvehicle that can explode or ignite. They can be damaged. A CAUTION: Batteries can set one up at the side of these ...
...system isn't a 12-volt system witha negative ground, both vehicles can hurt you . Jump Starting If your vehicle. Andyou have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: Ignoring these things can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you can hurtyou. Trying to... start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it could damage your Pontiac. But please follow the steps blelow to yourvehicle that can explode or ignite. They can be damaged. A CAUTION: Batteries can set one up at the side of these ...
Owner's Manual
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Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can injure you. If they are, it could cause aground connection you leave your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be sure the vehicles aren't touching each vehicle. Unplug unnecessary ...accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries. A CAUTION: An electric fan can start your radio on each other. You wouldn't be able to start up even when the engine is...
Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can injure you. If they are, it could cause aground connection you leave your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be sure the vehicles aren't touching each vehicle. Unplug unnecessary ...accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries. A CAUTION: An electric fan can start your radio on each other. You wouldn't be able to start up even when the engine is...
Owner's Manual
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...been hurt doing and some basic things you could get ashort that first. But if a Fans or other moving parts of that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. If it on you. Don't get medical help immediately. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on your..., flush the place with water and get it is there. 1 5. If you need to add water to explode. A A CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can burn you don't, expiosive gas -. The vehicles could be damaged, too. could be present. Use a flashlight if you accidentally get it in every new...
...been hurt doing and some basic things you could get ashort that first. But if a Fans or other moving parts of that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. If it on you. Don't get medical help immediately. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on your..., flush the place with water and get it is there. 1 5. If you need to add water to explode. A A CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can burn you don't, expiosive gas -. The vehicles could be damaged, too. could be present. Use a flashlight if you accidentally get it in every new...
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Connect it to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. 5-5 Remove the red plastic cap, and connect the red positive (+) cable tothe positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . 9. 8. I 7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery.
Connect it to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. 5-5 Remove the red plastic cap, and connect the red positive (+) cable tothe positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . 9. 8. I 7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery.
Owner's Manual
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Try to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. If it 13. Dead Battery Don't let the other end touch anything until the next doesn't go to the battery is justas good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each otheror ... Heavy Metal Engine P r at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of the negative cable the dead battery. A. Take care that move. It goes to start the vehicle with the dead battery. 12. Now start after a few tries, probably needs service. it won't start the ...
Try to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. If it 13. Dead Battery Don't let the other end touch anything until the next doesn't go to the battery is justas good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each otheror ... Heavy Metal Engine P r at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of the negative cable the dead battery. A. Take care that move. It goes to start the vehicle with the dead battery. 12. Now start after a few tries, probably needs service. it won't start the ...
Owner's Manual
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2.2L Engine (Code 4) When you open up the hood you'll see: A. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) D. Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Battery I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill CapDipstick E. Air Cleaner H. Coolant SurgeTank B.
2.2L Engine (Code 4) When you open up the hood you'll see: A. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) D. Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Battery I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill CapDipstick E. Air Cleaner H. Coolant SurgeTank B.
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D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-9 Air Cleaner I. Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Brake Fluid Reservoir F. C. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) G . Battery H. 2.4L Engine (Code T) When you open up the hood you'll see: A. B.
D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-9 Air Cleaner I. Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Brake Fluid Reservoir F. C. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) G . Battery H. 2.4L Engine (Code T) When you open up the hood you'll see: A. B.
Owner's Manual
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. The air cleaner is located on the driver's side the of engine compartment near the battery. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Be sure to determine when tc replace the air filter. To check or replace the filter, remove the screws that hold the coveron andlift the cover. Air Cleaner ...
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. The air cleaner is located on the driver's side the of engine compartment near the battery. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Be sure to determine when tc replace the air filter. To check or replace the filter, remove the screws that hold the coveron andlift the cover. Air Cleaner ...