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Dolly Towing Your vehicle cannot be dolly towed, but can be dinghy towed. See "Dinghy Towing" earlier in this section. Notice: Dolly towing your vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. Always tow your vehicle using the dinghy towing procedure listed in this section or put your vehicle on a ﬂatbed truck. Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle. Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Never have your vehicle towed from the rear. 4-36

Section	Page
2005 Pontiac Sunfire Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Seatback Latches	12
Easy Entry Seat	13
Rear Seats	14
	60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	60
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	60
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	60
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	62
Restraint System Check	62
Checking Your Restraint Systems	62
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Features and Controls	65
Keys	66
Remote Keyless Entry System	67
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	68
Doors and Locks	72
Door Locks	72
Power Door Locks	73
Rear Door Security Locks	73
Lockout Protection	74
Trunk	74
Windows	76
Power Windows	77
Sun Visors	78
Theft-Deterrent Systems	78
Content Theft-Deterrent	78
Passlock®	80
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	80
New Vehicle Break-In	80
Ignition Positions	81
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	83
Starting Your Engine	83
Engine Coolant Heater	84
Automatic Transaxle Operation	85
Manual Transaxle Operation	87
Parking Brake	89
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	90
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	91
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	91
Parking Over Things That Burn	92
Engine Exhaust	92
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	93
Mirrors	94
Manual Rearview Mirror	94
Outside Remote Control Mirror	94
Outside Power Mirrors	95
Outside Convex Mirror	95
Outside Breakaway Mirror	96
OnStar® System	96
Storage Areas	98
Cupholder(s)	98
Center Console Storage Area	98
Convenience Net	98
Sunroof	98
Instrument Panel	99
Instrument Panel Overview	102
Hazard Warning Flashers	104
Other Warning Devices	104
Horn	104
Tilt Wheel	105
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	105
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	106
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	106
Flash-to-Pass	106
Windshield Wipers	107
Windshield Washer	108
Cruise Control	108
Exterior Lamps	111
Headlamps on Reminder	111
Daytime Running Lamps	112
Fog Lamps	113
Instrument Panel Brightness	113
Entry Lighting	114
Front Reading Lamps	114
Map Lamps	114
Battery Run-Down Protection	114
Accessory Power Outlets	115
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	115
Climate Controls	116
Climate Control System	116
Outlet Adjustment	118
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	119
Instrument Panel Cluster	120
Speedometer and Odometer	121
Trip Odometer	121
Tachometer	122
Safety Belt Reminder Light	122
Airbag Readiness Light	123
Charging System Light	124
Up-Shift Light	124
Brake System Warning Light	125
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	126
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light	126
Enhanced Traction System Active Light	127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	128
Low Coolant Warning Light	128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	129
Oil Pressure Light	132
Passlock® Warning Light	133
Highbeam On Light	133
Check Gages Warning Light	134
Service Vehicle Soon Light	134
Fuel Gage	135
Audio System(s)	136
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	136
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	136
AM-FM Radio	137
Radio with CD (Base Level)	139
Radio with CD (MP3)	144
Personal Choice Radio Controls	159
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)	159
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)	159
Radio Reception	160
Care of Your CDs	160
Care of Your CD Player	160
Fixed Mast Antenna	161
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	161
Chime Level Adjustment	161
Driving Your Vehicle	163
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	164
Defensive Driving	164
Drunken Driving	164
Control of a Vehicle	167
Braking	167
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	168
Braking in Emergencies	169
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	170
Steering	172
Off-Road Recovery	174
Passing	174
Loss of Control	175
Driving at Night	177
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	178
City Driving	181
Freeway Driving	182
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	183
Highway Hypnosis	184
Hill and Mountain Roads	184
Winter Driving	186
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	190
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	191
Loading Your Vehicle	191
Towing	196
Towing Your Vehicle	196
Recreational Vehicle Towing	197
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)	198
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle)	199
Service and Appearance Care	207
Service	209
Doing Your Own Service Work	210
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	211
Fuel	211
Gasoline Octane	211
Gasoline Specifications	211
California Fuel	211
Additives	212
Fuels in Foreign Countries	212
Filling Your Tank	213
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	215
Checking Things Under the Hood	215
Hood Release	216
Engine Compartment Overview	218
Engine Oil	220
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	225
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	227
Manual Transaxle Fluid	227
Hydraulic Clutch	228
Engine Coolant	229
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	232
Engine Overheating	232
Cooling System	234
Power Steering Fluid	239
Windshield Washer Fluid	240
Brakes	241
Battery	245
Jump Starting	246
Bulb Replacement	250
Halogen Bulbs	250
Headlamps	250
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	252
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (With Spoiler)	252
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Without Spoiler)	252
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps	253
Back-Up Lamps	254
Replacement Bulbs	254
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	255
Tires	256
Tire Sidewall Labelling	257
Tire Terminology and Definitions	260
Inflation - Tire Pressure	262
Tire Inspection and Rotation	264
When It Is Time for New Tires	265
Buying New Tires	266
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	267
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	268
Wheel Replacement	268
Tire Chains	270
If a Tire Goes Flat	271
Changing a Flat Tire	272
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	273
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	275
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	280
Compact Spare Tire	281
Appearance Care	282
Fabric/Carpet	282
Vinyl	284
Instrument Panel	284
Interior Plastic Components	284
Glass Surfaces	284
Care of Safety Belts	284
Weatherstrips	285
Washing Your Vehicle	285
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	285
Finish Care	285
Windshield and Wiper Blades	286
Aluminum Wheels	286
Tires	287
Sheet Metal Damage	287
Finish Damage	287
Underbody Maintenance	287
Chemical Paint Spotting	288
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	288
Vehicle Identification	289
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	289
Service Parts Identification Label	290
Electrical System	290
Add-On Electrical Equipment	290
Headlamp Wiring	291
Windshield Wiper Fuses	291
Power Windows and Other Power Options	291
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	292
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	294
Capacities and Specifications	295
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	296
Maintenance Schedule	297
Maintenance Schedule	298
Introduction	298
Maintenance Requirements	298
Your Vehicle and the Environment	298
How This Section is Organized	299
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	300
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	300
Selecting the Right Schedule	301
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	302
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	309
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	314
At Each Fuel Fill	314
At Least Once a Month	314
At Least Twice a Year	315
At Least Once a Year	316
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	319
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	319
Exhaust System Inspection	320
Fuel System Inspection	320
Engine Cooling System Inspection	320
Throttle System Inspection	320
Brake System Inspection	320
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection	321
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	322
Part E: Maintenance Record	324
Customer Assistance and Information	327
Customer Assistance and Information	328
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	328
Online Owner Center	329
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	330
Customer Assistance Offices	330
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	331
Roadside Assistance Program	332
Courtesy Transportation	333
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	335
Reporting Safety Defects	336
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	336
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	337
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	337
Service Publications Ordering Information	337