2004 PONTIAC VIBE Engine

Light (cont.)
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-28
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-32
Locks............................................................. 2-7
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle..................................... 2-9
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-14
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-39
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-38
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-103
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-19
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-19
At Least Once a Month................................6-19
At Least Once a Year..................................6-21
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-20
Brake System Inspection..............................6-25
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-25
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-24
Fuel System Inspection................................6-24
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-14Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-19
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-24
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-26
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-28
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-7
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-24
Throttle System Inspection............................6-25
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-40
Making Turns.................................................4-38
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-34
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle............................................2-18
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-23
Manual Windows............................................2-11
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ± Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-35
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-36
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Remote Control Mirrors.....................2-36
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-63
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-103
O
Odometer......................................................3-27
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil ................................................................5-16
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-38
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
Operation......................................................3-19
Operation Tips................................................3-22
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outside.........................................................2-36
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36
Remote Controls Mirrors...............................2-36
Overdrive Off.................................................2-22
Overdrive Off Light..........................................3-39
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)........................................................2-30
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking.........................................................2-27
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-32
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check.......................................6-23
Parking on Hills..............................................4-39
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-19
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-24
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-26
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-28
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-23
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-38
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Compact Disc..........................3-50, 3-57
Playing a Speci®c Loaded
Compact Disc.............................................3-59
Playing the Radio...................................3-43, 3-52
Power Steering................................................ 4-9
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Restraint Systems...........................................1-56
Checking....................................................1-56
Replacing Parts...........................................1-57
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-28
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-34
S
Safety Belt.....................................................1-26
Pretensioners..............................................1-26
Reminder Light............................................3-28
Safety Belts...................................................5-92
Care of......................................................5-92
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-13
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-22
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Chains.................................................4-37
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Seat Operation Check.....................................6-21
Seatback, Folding Passenger............................. 1-5Seats.............................................................. 1-3
Driver Seat Height Adjuster............................. 1-3
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Passenger Folding Seatback........................... 1-5
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-41
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-41
Rear Seat Position......................................1-42
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-44
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-34
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)...............3-46, 3-56
Setting Preset Stations............................3-44, 3-53
Setting the Time.............................................3-41
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-44, 3-54
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-94
Shift Speeds..................................................2-26
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-28
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Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Short Trip/City De®nition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-7
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-16
Six-Speed......................................................2-24
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-18
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-90
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-101
Speedometer..................................................3-27
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-21
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-18
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-24
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Storage Areas................................................2-37
Center Console Storage Area........................2-37
Coinholder(s)..............................................2-37
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-37
Glove Box..................................................2-37
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-37
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-38
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System..............2-40
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-40
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-85
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-87
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-42
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)...............1-47
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-53
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-56
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-53
What Will You See After an Air
Bag In¯ates?...........................................1-54
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-52
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-50
T
Tachometer....................................................3-28
Temperature Display........................................3-28
Testing the Alarm............................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-13
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-25
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-19
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-62
Tire Size.......................................................5-64
Tire Terminology and De®nitions........................5-65
Tires.....................................................5-61, 5-94
Buying New Tires........................................5-71
Chains.......................................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-77
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
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Tires (cont.)
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-76
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure..............................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-19
Top Strap......................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-38
Torque Lock...................................................2-30
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-36
Towing..........................................................4-30
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-30
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-34
Your Vehicle...............................................4-30
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-37
Transaxle.......................................................5-23
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-23
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-25
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-20
Transaxle Operation, Manual............................2-23
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)..................5-51
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometers..............................................3-27
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-39
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-23
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-72
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-75
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-90
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-61
Using the Recovery Hook................................4-29
V
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Parking Your...............................................2-31
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-97
Number (VIN).............................................5-97
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-97
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-44
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-13
Visors...........................................................2-13
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-25
Warnings......................................................... 3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light......................3-39
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-92
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-20
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-36
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-35
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-18
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-21
What to Use..................................5-28, 5-38, 5-39
Wheels..........................................................5-73
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-73
Replacement...............................................5-74
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-20
When to Check......................................5-25, 5-68
When to Check and Change............................5-23
When to Check and What to Use.....................5-27
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-38
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-40Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-36
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Windows.......................................................2-11
Manual......................................................2-11
Power........................................................2-12
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades...........5-93
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-8
Fluid..........................................................5-39
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-19
Windshield Wiper............................................5-60
Blade Replacement......................................5-60
Fuses........................................................5-98
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-7
Winter Driving................................................4-24
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-20
X
XMŸ Radio Satellite Service (USA Only)...........3-42
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-64
XMŸ Satellite Radio Service (USA Only)...........3-64
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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