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Different variant/trim Section 1 (Manual Transaxle - GETRAG 5 Speed) Section 2 (Manual Transmission Clutch System) Different car Section 1 (Maintenance Reminder Light (Reset Procedures)) Section 2 (Maintenance Reminder Light (Reset Procedures)) Section 3 (Engine Controls - 2.0L - (Introduction)) Section 4 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L) Section 5 (Engine Controls - 2.0L (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis)) Section 6 (Manual Transaxle - Mu3) Section 7 (Engine Controls - 2.0L (DTC P023A To P0131)) Section 8 (Engine Controls - 2.0L (DTC P0132 To P0340)) Section 9 (Engine Controls - 2.0L (DTC P0341 To P1516)) Section 10 (Engine Controls - 2.0L (DTC P1680 To P2229)) Section 11 (Engine Controls - 2.0L - Diagnostic Information & Procedures) Section 12 (Cautions And Notices) Section 13 (Floor Coverings & HEADLININGS) Section 14 (Warnings And Cautions) Section 15 (Seat Hardware, Seat Trim, And Upholstery) Section 16 (Instrument Panel Trim And Console Trim) Section 17 (Interior Trim And Paneling) Section 18 (Bumper System & Fascia) Section 19 (Instrument Panel System Displays And Gauges) Section 20 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) Section 21 (Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning) Section 22 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column) Section 23 (Fixed & MOVEABLE Window Systems) Section 24 (Door Lock Systems & Door Handles) Section 25 (Seat Belt System) Section 26 (Bolted Exterior Body Panels And Closures) Section 27 (General Information) Section 28 (Tires And Wheels) Section 29 (Frame And Underbody) Section 30 (Lighting Systems) Section 31 (Battery, Charging System And Starting System) Section 32 (Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61)) Section 33 (Front Suspension System) Section 34 (Power Steering System) Section 35 (Wheel Alignment System) Section 36 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Service, Diagnosis & Troubleshooting) Section 37 (Vehicle Diagnostic Information) Section 38 (Programming And Setup - All Systems) Section 39 (HVAC System - Manual) Section 40 (Cellular System, Entertainment System, And Navigation System) Section 41 (Wiper System & Washer System) Section 42 (Mirror System) Section 43 (Horn System) Section 44 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Introduction) Section 45 (Keyless Entry System And Remote Functions) Section 46 (Component Locations & Power, Ground And Splice Pack Connector End Views) Section 47 (Data Communication System) Section 48 (Anti-Lock Brake System & Engine Traction System) Section 49 (Rear Suspension System) Section 50 (Hydraulic Brake System) Section 51 (Disc Brake System) Section 52 (Parking Brake System) Section 53 (Drum Brake System) Section 54 (Suspension General Diagnosis) Section 55 (Cruise Control System) Section 56 (Wheel Drive Shafts) Section 57 (Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LSJ)) Section 58 (Manual Transmission Clutch System) Section 59 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.2L (L61) - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 60 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.4L - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 61 (Seat Heating System And Seat Cooling System) Section 62 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 63 (Sunroof System) Section 64 (Theft Deterrent System) Section 65 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T45-E - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 66 (Immobilizer System) Section 67 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - DTC B1370 To DTC B2535) Section 68 (Shift Interlock System) Section 69 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.4L - DTC P0010 To DTC P0354) Section 70 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.2L (L61) - DTC P0016 To DTC P0418) Section 71 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L - DTC P0017 To DTC P0123) Section 72 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L - DTC P0125 To DTC P0327) Section 73 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T45-E - DTC P0218 To DTC P0973) Section 74 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L - DTC P0335 To DTC P1182) Section 75 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.2L (L61) - DTC P0420 To DTC P2544) Section 76 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.4L - DTC P0420 To DTC P2544) Section 77 (Engine Cooling System) Section 78 (Manual Transmission - GETRAG (M86)) Section 79 (Manual Transaxle - Mu3) Section 80 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T45-E - DTC P0974 To DTC P2764) Section 81 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L - DTC P1183 To DTC P2261) Section 82 (Vibration Symptoms Diagnosis And Correction) Section 83 (Secondary And Configurable Customer Controls) Section 84 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L - Diagnosis & Troubleshooting) Section 85 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.2L (L61) - Diagnosis & Troubleshooting) Section 86 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.4L - Diagnosis & Troubleshooting) Section 87 (Engine Exhaust System) Section 88 (Engine Mechanical - 2.4L (LE5)) Section 89 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T45-E - Service, Diagnosis & Troubleshooting) Section 90 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - In-Line Harness Connector End Views) Section 91 (Maintenance And Lubrication) Section 92 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L - Introduction (1 Of 2)) Section 93 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.2L (L61) - Introduction (1 Of 2)) Section 94 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.4L - Introduction (1 Of 2)) Section 95 (Accessory Power Socket) Section 96 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T45-E - Introduction (1 Of 2)) Section 97 (Warnings And Cautions) Section 98 (Bumper System & Fascia) Section 99 (Tires And Wheels) Section 100 (Interior Trim & Interior Paneling) Section 101 (Floor Coverings & Headliners) Section 102 (Seat Hardware, Seat Trim And Upholstery) Section 103 (Instrument Panel Trim And Console Trim) Section 104 (Instrument Panel System Displays & Gages) Section 105 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) Section 106 (Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning) Section 107 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column) Section 108 (Fixed & MOVEABLE Window Systems) Section 109 (Power Door Lock System And Release Systems) Section 110 (Engine Controls And Fuel - 2.0L - Introduction (2 Of 2)) Section 111 (Seat Belt System) Section 112 (Bolted Exterior Body Panels And Closures) Section 113 (General Information) Section 114 (Frame And Underbody) Section 115 (Lighting Systems) Section 116 (Battery, Charging System And Starting System) Section 117 (Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61)) Section 118 (Front Suspension System) Section 119 (Power Steering System) Section 120 (Wheel Alignment System) Section 121 (Vehicle Diagnostic Information) Section 122 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Component Views & Component Connector End Views) Section 123 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Service, Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) Section 124 (Programming And Setup - All Systems) Section 125 (Wiring Systems And Power Management - Introduction) Section 126 (Cellular System, Entertainment System, And Navigation System) Section 127 (Wiper System & Washer System) Section 128 (Mirror Systems) Section 129 (Horn System) Section 130 (Keyless Entry System And Remote Functions) Section 131 (Theft Deterrent System) Section 132 (Seat Heating System And Seat Cooling System) Section 133 (Manual Transmission - GETRAG 5 Speed) Section 134 (Automatic Transaxle - 4T45-E - Removal & Installation, Service, Overhaul, Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) Section 135 (Hydraulic Brake System) Section 136 (Anti-Lock Brake System, Traction Control System & Stability Control System) Section 137 (Rear Suspension System) Section 138 (Disc Brake System) Section 139 (Parking Brake System) Section 140 (Drum Brake System) Section 141 (Suspension General Diagnosis) Section 142 (Wheel Drive Shafts) Section 143 (Manual Transmission Clutch System) Section 144 (Data Commun
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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