Pontiac Sunfire 2003 - Features and Controls

Keys ...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System .........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...........2-4
Doors and Locks .............................................2-8
Door Locks ....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks ..........................................2-9
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-10
Lockout Protection ........................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle ....................................2-11
Trunk ..........................................................2-11
Windows ........................................................2-14
Manual Windows ..........................................2-15
Power Windows ............................................2-15
Sun Visors ...................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-16
Passlock
®
....................................................2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-18
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-18
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-18
Starting Your Engine .....................................2-20
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-21
Automatic Transaxle Operation .......................2-22
Manual Transaxle Operation ...........................2-25
Parking Brake ..............................................2-27
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ......2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle) ................................2-30
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) .........2-30
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-31
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-31
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....2-32
Mirrors ...........................................................2-33
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-33
Outside Remote Control Mirror .......................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-33
Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-34
Outside Breakaway Mirror ..............................2-34
OnStar
®
System .............................................2-35
Storage Areas ................................................2-37
Cupholder(s) ................................................2-37
Center Console Storage Area .........................2-37
Convenience Net ..........................................2-37
Sunroof .........................................................2-38
Section 2 Features and Controls
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