2007 PONTIAC VIBE brake

Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope
you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737,
or write:
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit
repair service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
In Canada, the service bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your General Motors
dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483). This reference number is
needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee
417

A
Accessories and Modications..................... 272
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 150
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 81
Additives, Fuel............................................ 275
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 364
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 288
Air Conditioning........................................... 152
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 163
Readiness Light....................................... 162
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 411
Airbag System............................................... 63
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 72
Passenger Sensing System....................... 74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 80
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 71
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 72
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 70
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 66Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 219
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 219
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 227
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 167
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 359
Care of Safety Belts................................ 357
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 361
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 358
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 354
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 356
Finish Care.............................................. 358
Finish Damage......................................... 361
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 357
Leather.................................................... 356
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 360
Tires........................................................ 360
Underbody Maintenance........................... 361
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 362
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 358
Weatherstrips........................................... 358
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 359
Ashtray(s).................................................... 151
419

Audio System(s).......................................... 177
Care of Your CD Player........................... 219
Care of Your CDs.................................... 219
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 219
Radio with CD................................179, 188
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 198
Setting the Time...................................... 178
Understanding Radio Reception............... 218
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 219
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 147
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 290
Operation................................................. 108
B
Battery........................................................ 309
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 244
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 227
Emergencies............................................ 229
Panic Assist............................................. 231
Parking.................................................... 114
System Inspection.................................... 393
System Warning Light.............................. 166
Brakes........................................................ 306
Braking....................................................... 226Braking in Emergencies............................... 229
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 102
Bulb Replacement....................................... 315
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 320
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)............................... 317
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 315
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 316
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 320
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..... 318
Buying New Tires........................................ 336
C
California Fuel............................................. 275
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 273
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 369
Carbon Monoxide............... 96,119, 248, 261
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 357
Your CD Player........................................ 219
Your CDs ................................................. 219
Cargo Cover............................................... 129
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 130
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 210
420

I
Ignition Positions......................................... 103
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 40
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 329
Inspection
Brake System.......................................... 393
Engine Cooling System............................ 393
Exhaust System....................................... 392
Fuel System............................................ 392
Part C - Periodic Maintenance................. 392
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal.............................. 392
Throttle System........................................ 393
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 136
Storage Area............................................ 127
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 148
Cluster..................................................... 159
Interior Lamps Control................................. 149
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 310
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 89
Keys............................................................. 87
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 323
Lamps
Exterior.................................................... 146
Fog .......................................................... 148
Interior Control......................................... 149
Reading................................................... 150
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 49
Liftgate/Liftglass............................................. 96
Liftglass/Liftgate............................................. 96
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 162
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 167
Brake System Warning............................. 166
Charging System..................................... 165
Cruise Control.......................................... 174
Door Ajar................................................. 175
Highbeam On.......................................... 175
Lights On Reminder................................. 174
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 177
425

Light (cont.)
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light............. 167
Low Washer Fluid Warning...................... 175
Malfunction Indicator................................ 170
Oil Pressure............................................. 173
Overdrive Off........................................... 174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 163
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 161
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 168
Taillamp Indicator..................................... 174
TCS Warning Light.................................. 168
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 168
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 149
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 253
Locks
Door.......................................................... 92
Power Door............................................... 94
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 95
Loss of Control........................................... 237
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 177
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light................. 175
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts.... 370
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 386
At Least Once a Month............................ 386
At Least Once a Year.............................. 388
At Least Twice a Year.............................. 387
Brake System Inspection.......................... 393
Engine Cooling System Inspection........... 393
Exhaust System Inspection...................... 392
Fuel System Inspection............................ 392
How This Section is Organized................ 374
Introduction.............................................. 374
Maintenance Requirements...................... 374
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance
Services............................................... 376
Part B - Owner Checks and Services...... 386
Part C - Periodic Maintenance
Inspections........................................... 392
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants............................................. 394
Part E - Maintenance Record................... 396
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 377
426

P
Paint, Damage............................................ 361
Panic Brake Assist...................................... 231
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 115
Shifting Out of......................................... 117
Parking
Brake....................................................... 114
Over Things That Burn............................ 118
Parking Your Vehicle................................... 118
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 376
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.......... 386
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .. 392
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants................................................ 394
Part E - Maintenance Record...................... 396
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 163
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 156
Passenger Sensing System........................... 74
Passing....................................................... 235
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 150
Door Locks................................................ 94
Electrical System..................................... 364Power (cont.)
Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current........... 151
Steering Fluid.......................................... 304
Windows.................................................... 99
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 36
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 22
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 297
Radios........................................................ 177
Care of Your CD Player........................... 219
Care of Your CDs.................................... 219
Radio with CD................................179, 188
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 198
Setting the Time...................................... 178
Understanding Reception ......................... 218
Reading Lamps........................................... 150
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System.......... 129
Rear Door Security Locks............................. 95
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
Rear Storage Area...................................... 128
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 142
428