2007 PONTIAC VIBE suspension

Maintenance Schedule................................ 374
Introduction............................................... 374
Maintenance Requirements........................ 374
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 374
How This Section is Organized................. 374
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services................................................. 376
Using the Maintenance Schedule............... 376
Scheduled Maintenance............................. 377
Part B: Owner Checks and Services......... 386
At Each Fuel Fill....................................... 386
At Least Once a Month............................. 386
At Least Twice a Year.............................. 387At Least Once a Year............................... 388
Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections............................................. 392
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection............... 392
Exhaust System Inspection........................ 392
Fuel System Inspection............................. 392
Engine Cooling System Inspection............. 393
Throttle System Inspection........................ 393
Brake System Inspection........................... 393
Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants.............................................. 394
Part E: Maintenance Record...................... 396
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 417.
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 119.
Fuel System Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage
or leaks.
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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
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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
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection.............. 392
Throttle System Inspection....................... 393
Using....................................................... 376
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 374
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 170
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Manual Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 292
Operation................................................. 111
Manual Windows........................................... 99
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview................... 122
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 121
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 121
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 123
Outside Remote Control Mirrors............... 122
MP3 ............................................................ 210
MyGMLink.com............................................ 403
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 102
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 370
O
Odometer.................................................... 160
Odometers, Trip.......................................... 160
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 234
Oil
Engine..................................................... 284
Pressure Light.......................................... 173
Older Children, Restraints............................. 37
Online Owner Center................................... 403
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 123
Other Warning Devices................................ 138
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 155
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 150
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 123
Remote Controls Mirrors.......................... 122
Overdrive Off............................................... 111
Overdrive Off Light...................................... 174
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
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Seats (cont.)
Manual........................................................ 8
Passenger Folding Seatback...................... 14
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 16
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 10
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 56
Right Front Seat Position........................... 58
Service........................................................ 272
Accessories and Modications.................. 272
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................. 274
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 273
Doing Your Own Work............................. 273
Engine Soon Light................................... 170
Publications Ordering Information............. 417
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 80
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 360
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 115
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 117
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 31
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 140
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 354
Installing.................................................. 346
Removing................................................ 344
Storing..................................................... 351Specications, Capacities............................ 369
Speedometer............................................... 160
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 231
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 168
Starting Your Engine................................... 104
Steering...................................................... 232
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection ......................... 392
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 139
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 127
Coinholder(s)........................................... 127
Cupholder(s)............................................ 127
Glove Box................................................ 127
Instrument Panel Storage Area................. 127
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System....... 129
Rear Storage Area................................... 128
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 252
Sun Visors.................................................... 99
Sunroof....................................................... 131
T
Tachometer................................................. 161
Taillamp Indicator Light................................ 174
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..................... 318
430