2003 PONTIAC VIBE air conditioning

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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-2 Comfort Controls
3
-2 Climate Control System
3
-3 Air Conditioning
3
-4 Heating
3
-4 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-5 Rear Window Defogger
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-6 Ventilation System
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-7 Audio Systems
3
-7 Setting the Time
3
-8AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc
Player with Equalization and Radio
Data System (RDS)3
-15 AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact
Disc Player with Equalization and Radio
Data System (RDS) (Option)
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-25 Navigation/Radio System (Option)
3
-26 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-27 Tips About Your Audio System
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-28 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-28 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-28 Fixed Mast Antenna

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Temperature Knob
Turn the knob to change the temperature of the air
flowing from the system. Turn the knob clockwise to
increase the temperature. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
(Recirculate): Press this button, located in the
center of the instrument panel to the left of the audio
system, to recirculate inside air through the comfort
control system. An indicator light in the button will
come on to let you know the feature is in use. Press the
button again to turn off recirculate and to circulate
outside air through the system. The indicator light will
go off. Recirculate is automatically turned off when the
climate control system mode knob is turned to defog or
defrost or is between modes.
Air Conditioning
A/C (Air Conditioning): Press the A/C button, located
in the center of the instrument panel to the left of the
audio system, to change your comfort control system to
air conditioning. An indicator light will come on when
the air conditioning is on. Air conditioning can also
control the humidity in your vehicle. The incoming air is
cooled and dehumidified.
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows
just long enough for the hot air to escape.
For normal cooling, press the A/C button and make sure
to use outside air. For faster cooling, also press the
recirculate button. Then move the mode knob to vent
and turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise.
Turn the fan knob to HI.
On days when it is raining or the humidity is high,
follow these dehumidifying steps instead of the cooling
directions. It will help clean windows that are cloudy
with moisture.
1. Press the A/C button.
2. Turn the mode knob to defrost. Recirculate will be off.
3. Turn the fan knob to HI and adjust the temperature
knob to a comfortable setting.

3-6 Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures, when very little heating
is required, you can still direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Use outside air and turn the mode knob to vent. Turn
the temperature knob to a comfortable setting and the
fan knob toward HI.
Constant airflow through the side vents is normal in all
airflow modes. To optimize the effectiveness of your
system in the floor, defog, or defrost modes, close the
outboard vents.
Your vehicle's flow
-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air
conditioning compressor is running and the comfort
control system is circulating outside air.
Your vehicle has air outlets
that allow you to adjust the
direction of airflow.
You can direct the airflow side
-to-side by turning the
vents. Airflow comes out of the vents on defrost, defog
and floor positions at a reduced flow.

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Fuse Usage
TAIL Front Parking Lamps, Taillamps,
License Plate Lamps, Instrument
Panel Lights, Engine Control
System
OBD On
-Board Diagnostic System
WIPER Windshield Wipers
AM2 Charging System, Air Bag System,
Starter System, Engine Control
STOP Stop Lamps, CHMSL, Engine
Control System, Anti
-lock Brakes,
Cruise Control
DOOR Power Door Locks, Liftglass Lock
AM1 Cigarette Lighter, Gauge,
ECU
-IG, Wiper, Rear Wiper,
Washer Fuses
ECU
-IG Cruise Control, Anti-Lock Brakes,
Theft Deterrent System,
Automatic Transaxle Control
System, Electric Cooling FanFuse Usage
RR WIPER Rear Window Wiper, Rear
Window Defogger
A/C Air Conditioning
INV Power Outlets
P/POINT Power Outlets
ECU
-B Daytime Running Lamps
CIG Cigarette Lighter, Power Rearview
Mirrors, Power Outlets, Audio
System, Automatic Transaxle
Control System
GAUGE Gauges and Meters, Back
-Up
Lamps, Charging System, Power
Door Locks, Power Windows,
Sunroof, Air Conditioning,
Cruise Control
WASHER Windshield Washers
*1 Engine Control System

6-77 Engine Specifications
Type L4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code
1.8L Engine 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8L H.O. DOHC Engine L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque 76 lb-ft (103 N´m) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressure See the Tire
-Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information label. See ªLoading
Your Vehicleº in the Index.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Capacity
If you do your own service work, you'll need the proper
service manual. See ªDoing Your Own Service Workº in
the Index for additional information. It is recommended
that service work on your air conditioning system be
performed by a qualified technician.
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant R134a 1.4 lbs. (0.6 kg). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems

7-43 Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap is recommended at least once
a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook
-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.