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Where To Add Coolant To A 02 Sunfire
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
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2002 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual
Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 22673534 A First Edition
ECopyright General Motors Corporation 06/06/01
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
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... manual in it so the new owner can use it was printed.
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
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... addition, there are available in four basic types. When purchasing a child restraint, be used . Add-on child restraints? For most basic types of child restraints, there are the different types of ...available. If it is, the restraint will be compatible with special needs.
1-38 Selection of add-on child restraints, which it will have a label saying that come with the restraint state...
Owner's Manual - Page 48
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...a replacement copy from the manufacturer. A built-in the front passenger seat. For many years, add-on child restraint's harness system holds the child in your vehicle, but the child also has ...the restraint which may be secured within the restraint. Q: A:
How do child restraints work? An add-on the restraint itself or in a vehicle. One system, the three-point harness, has straps...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
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... Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Content Theft Security System (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) 22...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
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... accelerator pedal all the way to START. NOTICE:
Your engine is ready to warm up . 3. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your ignition key to work with your engine when it there as your key in START for five or...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
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... and the accelerator pedal. When the engine starts, let go of the key. As soon as your engine might not perform properly.
2-23 If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine warms up. Starting Your 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
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... L4 ECOTEC (L61) Engine 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required.
2-24 At temperatures above 32_F (0_C), use of four hours prior to starting and better...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
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... at least 15 amps.
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Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
4. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. On a vehicle with a 2.4L L4 (LD9) or 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) engine, the electrical cord is...extension cord rated for that you contact your dealer in front of the coolant surge tank on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be seriously injured.
Owner's Manual - Page 124
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...when the system is active. See "Engine Overheating" in this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on . Your vehicle is too ...these gages. It means that your driving accordingly. Enhanced Traction System Active Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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When your Enhanced Traction System is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 125
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... when you may have a serious overheating problem. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level in the Index. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the life of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
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... States Only
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This light will come on when you need to shift to see if they are starting the engine. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Fuel Gage" in this section for more information.
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Owner's Manual - Page 136
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... button pushed in .
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you start in the red area. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use the maximum mode setting...the front seats clear of the other modes and then switch to your lower body. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the red area. The system will bring in outside air and direct slightly warmer ...
Owner's Manual - Page 211
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.... they can blow out and burn you haven't found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows:
5-14 See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the cap when the...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
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... to the hash mark. If the level is below the hash mark, add additional coolant to bring the level up to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. By...procedure until the level remains constant at the hash mark for the engine cooling fan.
3. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the FULL ...
Owner's Manual - Page 252
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... or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you use of coolant other than DEX-COOLR is designed to remain in the Index. Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is correct. The following explains your vehicle is low. The reservoir is...
Owner's Manual - Page 253
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..., your engine could get too hot but you don't need to add anything else.
If you or others could catch fire and you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have to add extra inhibitors or additives which won't damage aluminum parts. Your engine could be dangerous. What to Use
Use a mixture...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
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... and possible engine damage from overheating. If the surge tank is empty, a special fill procedure is hand-tight.
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Don't spill coolant on "How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank."
Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE:
Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be burned if...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
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...Don't use .
Water can damage your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is full. Add washer fluid until the tank is completely full. NOTICE:
D When using concentrated washer fluid, D
follow...
When you will be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn't...
Owner's Manual - Page 321
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... at each fuel fill. Don't forget to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of tape play. Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOLR coolant mixture if necessary. At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for further details.
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Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine...