2006 PONTIAC VIBE boot

Maintenance Schedule......................................6-2
Introduction...................................................6-2
Maintenance Requirements..............................6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................6-2
How This Section is Organized.........................6-3
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services...........6-4
Using the Maintenance Schedule......................6-4
Scheduled Maintenance...................................6-5
Part B: Owner Checks and Services................6-13
At Each Fuel Fill..........................................6-13
At Least Once a Month.................................6-13
At Least Twice a Year...................................6-14At Least Once a Year...................................6-14
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections.........6-17
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection............................6-17
Exhaust System Inspection............................6-17
Fuel System Inspection..................................6-18
Engine Cooling System Inspection...................6-18
Throttle System Inspection.............................6-18
Brake System Inspection................................6-18
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. . . .6-19
Part E: Maintenance Record...........................6-21
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed in this part are inspections and services which
should be performed at least twice a year (for instance,
each spring and fall).You should let your dealer’s
service department do these jobs. Make sure any
necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. SeeService Publications
Ordering Information on page 7-14.
Steering, Suspension and Front
Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chang, etc. Clean and then inspect the
drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage.
Replace seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the oor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. SeeEngine Exhaust
on page 2-28.
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Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-90
Headlamps
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-14
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-46
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-46
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-46
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Heater...........................................................3-18
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-40
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-25
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-15
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-28
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-58
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-18
Engine Cooling System................................6-18
Exhaust System..........................................6-17
Fuel System...............................................6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-17
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-17
Throttle System...........................................6-18
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-34
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-25
Interior Lamps Control.....................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-41
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-98
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-13
At Least Once a Month................................6-13
At Least Once a Year..................................6-14
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-14
Brake System Inspection..............................6-18
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-18
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-17
Fuel System Inspection................................6-18
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-13
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-17
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . 6-19
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-21
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-17Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Throttle System Inspection............................6-18
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-35
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-21
Manual Windows............................................2-11
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-30
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-30
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-31
Outside Remote Control Mirrors.....................2-31
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-14
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-98
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-9
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-21
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seatback, Folding Passenger............................. 1-6
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster............................. 1-3
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Passenger Folding Seatback........................... 1-6
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-42
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-45
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-35
Publications Ordering Information...................7-14
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-64
Setting the Time.............................................3-43
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-87Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-21
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-81
Installing....................................................5-73
Removing...................................................5-71
Storing.......................................................5-78
Specications, Capacities.................................5-96
Speedometer..................................................3-26
StabiliTrak
®System.........................................4-10
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-34
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-16
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-17
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-34
Coinholder(s)..............................................2-34
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-34
Glove Box..................................................2-34
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-34
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System..............2-36
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-35
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-12
Sunroof.........................................................2-37
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