2008 PONTIAC VIBE Owners Manual

Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on
and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens,
have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,
and not snow or ice, be sure to get it xed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the
current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is
xed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of res caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t
have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the
same amperage. Just pick some feature of your
vehicle that you can get along without – like the radio
or cigarette lighter – and use its fuse, if it is the
correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block is located underneath the instrument
panel on the driver side of the vehicle.
Fuses Usage
TAILFront Parking Lamps, Taillamps,
License Plate Lamps, Instrument
Panel Lights, Engine Control System
OBD On-Board Diagnostic System
Empty Not Used
P/W Power Windows
WIPER Windshield Wipers
AM2Charging System, Air Bag System,
Starter System, Engine Control
Fuses Usage
STOPStop Lamps, CHMSL,
Engine Control System,
Anti-lock Brakes, Cruise Control
DOOR Power Door Locks, Liftglass Lock
AM1Cigarette Lighter, Gauge, ECU-IG,
Wiper, Rear Wiper, Washer Fuses
Empty Not Used
ECU-IGCruise Control, Anti-lock Brakes,
Theft Deterrent System, Automatic
Transmission Control System,
Electric Cooling Fan
RR WIPERRear Window Wiper,
Rear Window Defogger
A/C Air Conditioning
INV Power Outlets
P/POINT Power Outlets
ECU-B Daytime Running Lamps
CIGCigarette Lighter, Power
Rearview Mirrors, Power Outlets,
Audio System, Automatic
Transmission Control System
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Fuses Usage
GAUGEGauges and Meters,
Back-Up Lamps, Charging System,
Power Door Locks, Power Windows,
Sunroof, Air Conditioning,
Cruise Control
WASHER Windshield Washers
M-HTR/DEF
1–UPEngine Control System
HTR Air Conditioning System
DEFRear Window Defogger,
M-HTR/DEF 1–UP Fuse
POWERPower Windows,
Electric Moon RoofEngine Compartment Fuse Block
This engine compartment fuse block is located in the
engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle
near the air cleaner. SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 5-12for more information on location.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any electrical components
on your vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
Fuses Usage
Empty Not Used
SPARE Spare Fuse
SPARE Spare Fuse
SPARE Spare Fuse
ETCS Electronic Throttle Control System
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Fuses Usage
ABS NO. 2Antilock Brake System
(Without Stability Control System)
RDI FAN Electric Cooling Fan
ABS NO. 1Antilock Brake System
(With Stability Control System)
FOG Front Fog Lamps
EFI2Multiport Fuel Injection System/
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
System, Emission Control System
EFI3Multiport Fuel Injection System/
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
System, Emission Control System
HEAD MAINRight Headlamp,
Left Headlamp Fuses
ALT-S Charging System
EFI Electronic Fuel Injection System
HAZARDTurn Signal Lamps,
Emergency Flasher
HORN Horn
DOMEInterior Lights, Gauges and Meters,
Audio System, Remote Keyless
Entry System, Navigation System
(If Equipped)
MAIN Starter System, AM2 Fuse
AMP Audio SystemFuses Usage
MAYDAY OnStar®System
ALTABS NO.1, ABS NO.2, RDI FAN,
FOG, Heater, AM1, POWER,
DOOR, ECU-B, TAIL, STOP,
P/POINT, INV, OBD Fuses,
Charging System
HEAD RHRight-hand Headlamp,
Headlamp High Beam
Indicator Lamp
HEAD LH Left-hand Headlamp
Relays Usage
M/G M/G
HEAD Headlamps
DIMMER Headlamp Dimmer
HORN Horn
FAN NO. 2 Cooling Fan System
FAN NO. 1 Cooling Fan System
EFI Electronic Fuel Injection System
FOG Fog Lamps
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant
charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label
located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer
for more information.
Cooling System 6.9 qt 6.5 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.4 qt 4.2 L
Fuel Tank 13.2 gal 50.0 L
Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission 3.2 qt 3.0 L
Manual Transmission 2.0 qt 1.9 L
Wheel Nut Torque 76 lb ft 103Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. SeePart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-19.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
1.8L L4 8 Automatic and Manual 0.043 inches (1.1 mm)
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your GM dealer.
Part GM Part Numbers Other Part Numbers
Battery 19001602 35–6YR
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 88969107 A2036C
Engine Oil Filter 88971573 PF1233
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 88970273 CF134
PCV Valve 88974190 —
Spark Plugs* 94859446 SK16R11†, IFR5A11††
*Your engine is tted with iridium-tipped spark plugs. Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs for better
engine performance.
† DENSO
†† NGK
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Engine Drive Belt Routing
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✍NOTES
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