2008 PONTIAC VIBE clock

To replace the headlamp, turn signal, or parking
lamp bulb:
1. Open the hood and locate the lamp assembly.
2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from
the headlamp or turn signal/parking lamp.3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb on the
headlamp by pressing down and moving the
metal retainer away from you.
Turn the turn signal/parking lamp bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove.
4. Pull the bulb out of the xture.
5. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb:
1. Locate the bulb which is on the inside of the
liftgate/liftglass near the top.
2. Remove the two clips on both sides of the cover
and remove it.
3. Remove the two screws from the CHMSL housing.
Then remove the housing to expose the bulb.4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it
out of the lamp housing.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb.
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2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and
pull it out of the
lamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the cover.Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamp bulb is
located in the bumper.
To replace the back-up lamp bulb:
1. Reach up under the rear fascia to locate the
back-up lamp housing.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it
out of the lamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb.
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The tools you will be using include the jack (A), jack
handle (B) and wheel wrench (C).
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 5-70for more information.
2. Attach the jack handle to the jack.
3. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the lift
head a little.
4. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Do not remove them yet.
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6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the compact
spare tire to t underneath the wheel well.7. Remove all the wheel nuts and the at tire.
8. Install the spare tire.
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{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
11. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by
hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-46
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-36
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-87
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-86
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-83
Finish Care.................................................5-86
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-84
Interior.......................................................5-82
Leather......................................................5-84
Tires..........................................................5-88
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-88
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-85
Weatherstrips..............................................5-85
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-87
Climate Control System...................................3-20
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-23
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-22
Clock............................................................3-43
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-22
Coinholder(s)..................................................2-39
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11Compact Spare Tire........................................5-81
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-35
Heater, Engine............................................2-22
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-39
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-39
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-9
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-5
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors........................................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering
Information..............................................7-15
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