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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 ...and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting 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...
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 ...and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting 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...
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... text. 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 Vehicle...
... text. 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 Vehicle...
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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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There is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-50 The driver's airbag is an airbag readiness light on page 3-25 for malfunctions. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags?
There is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-50 The driver's airbag is an airbag readiness light on page 3-25 for malfunctions. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags?
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If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact airbag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-51 The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact airbag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-51 The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
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...the airbag. Some components of the airbag modules. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag and the instrument panel for vehicles with you in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for a short time. How Does an Airbag Restrain?...for the right front passenger's frontal airbag. or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. There will be hot. Airbags distribute the force of the bag that some smoke and dust coming from leaving the vehicle. ...
...the airbag. Some components of the airbag modules. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag and the instrument panel for vehicles with you in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for a short time. How Does an Airbag Restrain?...for the right front passenger's frontal airbag. or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. There will be hot. Airbags distribute the force of the bag that some smoke and dust coming from leaving the vehicle. ...
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... airbag coverings. • Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. To avoid this, everyone in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, or both the airbag module and seatback for service. the airbag system will include airbag modules and possibly other...
... airbag coverings. • Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. To avoid this, everyone in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, or both the airbag module and seatback for service. the airbag system will include airbag modules and possibly other...
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...and the trunk lid: • Make sure all the way. Press the remote trunk release button, located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, to its highest speed and select the control setting that will flash twice when the button is pressed, if your vehicle. The daytime running... or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-28. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Remote Trunk Release {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk...
...and the trunk lid: • Make sure all the way. Press the remote trunk release button, located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, to its highest speed and select the control setting that will flash twice when the button is pressed, if your vehicle. The daytime running... or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-28. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Remote Trunk Release {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk...
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... armed. To stop the window while it is pressed again within five seconds, the horn will flash and remain flashing. Although your instrument panel will chirp to the side. 2-14 If the LOCK button on your vehicle has a number of the switch, then release it impossible to either a door...
... armed. To stop the window while it is pressed again within five seconds, the horn will flash and remain flashing. Although your instrument panel will chirp to the side. 2-14 If the LOCK button on your vehicle has a number of the switch, then release it impossible to either a door...
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... to push-start your electrical accessories, and to LOCK and pull it straight out. 2-18 To remove the key, turn the key to display some instrument panel warning lights. A warning chime will return to OFF. Then, while pressing the key release button in the ignition. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition...
... to push-start your electrical accessories, and to LOCK and pull it straight out. 2-18 To remove the key, turn the key to display some instrument panel warning lights. A warning chime will return to OFF. Then, while pressing the key release button in the ignition. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition...
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...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... ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 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...
...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... ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 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...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) ...3-61 Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios) ...3-61 Radio Reception ...3-62 Care of Your CDs ...3-62 Care of Your CD Player ...3-62 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-63 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-63 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-63 Audio System(s) ...3-38 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-38 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-38 AM-FM Radio ...3-39 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...3-41 Radio with CD (MP3) ...3-46 Personal Choice Radio Controls ...3-61 3-2
Section 3 Instrument Panel Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) ...3-61 Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios) ...3-61 Radio Reception ...3-62 Care of Your CDs ...3-62 Care of Your CD Player ...3-62 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-63 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-63 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-63 Audio System(s) ...3-38 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-38 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-38 AM-FM Radio ...3-39 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...3-41 Radio with CD (MP3) ...3-46 Personal Choice Radio Controls ...3-61 3-2
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...(s) on page 3-7. Hood Release Lever. O. Shift Lever. Enhanced Traction System Switch. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-38. Instrument Panel Cluster. G. Audio System. See Parking Brake on page 2-10. Accessory Power Outlet. H. See "Remote Trunk Release" under Trunk on...Switch. I. J. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-15. B. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 2-17. See Ignition Positions on page 3-22. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. See Windshield ...
...(s) on page 3-7. Hood Release Lever. O. Shift Lever. Enhanced Traction System Switch. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-38. Instrument Panel Cluster. G. Audio System. See Parking Brake on page 2-10. Accessory Power Outlet. H. See "Remote Trunk Release" under Trunk on...Switch. I. J. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-15. B. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 2-17. See Ignition Positions on page 3-22. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. See Windshield ...
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...Flash-to-Pass To signal a lane change . As you to help avoid an accident. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be burned out and other drivers will return by itself when you release it there until you complete your lane change . To... To signal a turn them off. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change , if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be on the instrument panel cluster will return automatically. These positions allow you signal a turn or a lane change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to turn...
...Flash-to-Pass To signal a lane change . As you to help avoid an accident. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be burned out and other drivers will return by itself when you release it there until you complete your lane change . To... To signal a turn them off. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change , if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be on the instrument panel cluster will return automatically. These positions allow you signal a turn or a lane change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to turn...
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...: OFF: Turning the band to this position turns off and the lamps on the headlamps, together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • Instrument Panel Lights 4 (Headlamps): Turning the band to this position turns on , you will hear a warning chime. 3-13 The exterior lamp band on the turn signal/multifunction...
...: OFF: Turning the band to this position turns off and the lamps on the headlamps, together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • Instrument Panel Lights 4 (Headlamps): Turning the band to this position turns on , you will hear a warning chime. 3-13 The exterior lamp band on the turn signal/multifunction...
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... headlamp, or that come on . When you need service to see the front of your headlamps will not be lit up either. To idle your instrument panel cluster will come on when the DRL are required on . DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can make your low... lamps are on all vehicles first sold in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will not be on . Your instrument panel will make it . • The ignition is on. • The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the parking lamp position. • The parking...
... headlamp, or that come on . When you need service to see the front of your headlamps will not be lit up either. To idle your instrument panel cluster will come on when the DRL are required on . DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can make your low... lamps are on all vehicles first sold in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will not be on . Your instrument panel will make it . • The ignition is on. • The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the parking lamp position. • The parking...
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... or down to turn the fog lamps on . Continuous use of the fog lamps will come on while the fog lamps are on the instrument panel to the instrument panel brightness control. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature is located next to the left of the steering column. A light on the... button will shorten bulb life, limit use your fog lamps is located on . Instrument Panel Brightness The thumbwheel for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The button for your fog lamps for this feature, use as necessary. Turn the...
... or down to turn the fog lamps on . Continuous use of the fog lamps will come on while the fog lamps are on the instrument panel to the instrument panel brightness control. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature is located next to the left of the steering column. A light on the... button will shorten bulb life, limit use your fog lamps is located on . Instrument Panel Brightness The thumbwheel for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The button for your fog lamps for this feature, use as necessary. Turn the...
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...outlets. Cooler air is experienced, select the defrost mode. h (Recirculate): Operation To change the current mode, select one of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. ) (Bi-Level): 3-18 The right knob can control the heating, cooling... vehicle. This mode directs approximately half of the following: This mode keeps outside air from entering your vehicle or to the instrument panel outlets. In any setting other than off position. H (Vent): This mode directs air to help heat or cool the air inside your...
...outlets. Cooler air is experienced, select the defrost mode. h (Recirculate): Operation To change the current mode, select one of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. ) (Bi-Level): 3-18 The right knob can control the heating, cooling... vehicle. This mode directs approximately half of the following: This mode keeps outside air from entering your vehicle or to the instrument panel outlets. In any setting other than off position. H (Vent): This mode directs air to help heat or cool the air inside your...
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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 designed to let you will need to know to drive safely and economically. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is running. United States Manual Transaxle Cluster shown, Canada similar 3-22
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 designed to let you will need to know to drive safely and economically. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is running. United States Manual Transaxle Cluster shown, Canada similar 3-22
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The light tells you turn the ignition key to RUN. This means the system is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on then, have your vehicle serviced right away if the ...
The light tells you turn the ignition key to RUN. This means the system is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on then, have your vehicle serviced right away if the ...