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2004 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-27 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2...30 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-60 Tires ...5-61 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-97 Capacities and Specifications ...
2004 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-27 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2...30 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-60 Tires ...5-61 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-97 Capacities and Specifications ...
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...64258;ates? ...1-54 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-57 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3......1-5 Rear Seats ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Driver Position ...1-14 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-21 Right Front Passenger Position ...
...64258;ates? ...1-54 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-57 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3......1-5 Rear Seats ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Driver Position ...1-14 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-21 Right Front Passenger Position ...
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... which the front of the safety belts for the seat in a moderate to the regular safety belt. 1-26 They help the safety belts reduce a person's forward movement in your vehicle that you an extender. Pretensioners work only once. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash... on the retractor part of the vehicle hits something. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will be just for you cannot see them,...
... which the front of the safety belts for the seat in a moderate to the regular safety belt. 1-26 They help the safety belts reduce a person's forward movement in your vehicle that you an extender. Pretensioners work only once. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash... on the retractor part of the vehicle hits something. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will be just for you cannot see them,...
Owner's Manual
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... flat pad which is a permanent part of the infant's shoulders and buckle together at the crotch. Then follow the instructions for use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be on child restraint's harness system holds the child in a vehicle. One system, the... side. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are attached to a wide, shelf-like shield that are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-35 A shield may be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The vehicle...
... flat pad which is a permanent part of the infant's shoulders and buckle together at the crotch. Then follow the instructions for use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be on child restraint's harness system holds the child in a vehicle. One system, the... side. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are attached to a wide, shelf-like shield that are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-35 A shield may be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The vehicle...
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...frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have air bags. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there's an air bag for that person. {CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in moderate to severe ... things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. CAUTION: (Continued) 1-48 Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don't replace them. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of your vehicle. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag ...
...frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have air bags. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there's an air bag for that person. {CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in moderate to severe ... things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. CAUTION: (Continued) 1-48 Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don't replace them. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of your vehicle. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag ...
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...immediately and disconnecting the battery cables. See your air bag system. These sensors signal the appropriate side air bag to replace the air bags, all the sensors and related parts, parts of the safety belt system and parts of the system, system status and the driver's and passenger's safety... the damage could make the frontal and side impact air bags inflate and safety belt pretensioners activate, even if there's no crash. If this ever happens, and then you 'll need to replace other parts. If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger...
...immediately and disconnecting the battery cables. See your air bag system. These sensors signal the appropriate side air bag to replace the air bags, all the sensors and related parts, parts of the safety belt system and parts of the system, system status and the driver's and passenger's safety... the damage could make the frontal and side impact air bags inflate and safety belt pretensioners activate, even if there's no crash. If this ever happens, and then you 'll need to replace other parts. If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger...
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... around your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-56 Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors....Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the person performing work for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If a belt is qualified to do not need regular maintenance.) {CAUTION: For up to an air bag when it repaired. If...
... around your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-56 Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors....Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the person performing work for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If a belt is qualified to do not need regular maintenance.) {CAUTION: For up to an air bag when it repaired. If...
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... system parts. A damaged restraint system may mean you will need to replace the driver's and right front passengr's safety belt retractor assembly. If belts are working properly after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section... using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in flates, you need new belts or LATCH system parts? If you've had a crash, do you 'll need to do so. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe...
... system parts. A damaged restraint system may mean you will need to replace the driver's and right front passengr's safety belt retractor assembly. If belts are working properly after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section... using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in flates, you need new belts or LATCH system parts? If you've had a crash, do you 'll need to do so. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe...
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... and Other Power Options ...5-98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-101 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-103 Appearance Care ...5-89 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-89 Care of Safety Belts ...5-92 Weatherstrips ...5-92 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-92 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-94 Finish Damage ...5-94...
... and Other Power Options ...5-98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-101 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-103 Appearance Care ...5-89 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-89 Care of Safety Belts ...5-92 Weatherstrips ...5-92 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-92 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-94 Finish Damage ...5-94...
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...and where to find it was developed for use on your original tires. Using tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to use bias-ply tires on your vehicle. 5-71 Buying New Tires To find out ...wheels on page 4-32. See "Compact Spare Tire" in the index. {CAUTION: Mixing tires could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could have a crash.
...and where to find it was developed for use on your original tires. Using tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to use bias-ply tires on your vehicle. 5-71 Buying New Tires To find out ...wheels on page 4-32. See "Compact Spare Tire" in the index. {CAUTION: Mixing tires could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could have a crash.
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...Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages. 6-6 Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Check. Manual Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only) (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation... Whichever Occurs First) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Do not use this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Every 30...
...Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages. 6-6 Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Check. Manual Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only) (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation... Whichever Occurs First) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Do not use this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Every 30...
Owner's Manual
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...whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for tappet noise and engine vibration. Replace parts as found in taxi, police or delivery service. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Drain, flush and ... − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as needed. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). u Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. u Change transfer case fluid when doing ...
...whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for tappet noise and engine vibration. Replace parts as found in taxi, police or delivery service. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Drain, flush and ... − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as needed. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). u Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. u Change transfer case fluid when doing ...
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Replace filter if necessary. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). An Emission Control Service. 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, ... proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every...
Replace filter if necessary. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). An Emission Control Service. 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, ... proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every...
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...64257;lter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Change manual transaxle ... filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Rotate...
...64257;lter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Change manual transaxle ... filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Rotate...
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...See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-27 for damage or leaks (or ... necessary (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. u Rotate tires. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. See Engine Coolant on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 60,000...
...See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-27 for damage or leaks (or ... necessary (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. u Rotate tires. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. See Engine Coolant on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 60,000...
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...). See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for the proper fluid...
...). See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for the proper fluid...
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...tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for what to tow a trailer. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). u Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs fi...rst). Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. u Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 6-18 90,000 ...
...tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for what to tow a trailer. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). u Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs fi...rst). Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. u Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 6-18 90,000 ...
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...on page 5-23 or Manual Transaxle Fluid on page 5-92. 6-20 Check for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.... D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on weatherstrips will make them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on page 6-26. Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. A fluid loss in these systems could indicate a problem....
...on page 5-23 or Manual Transaxle Fluid on page 5-92. 6-20 Check for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.... D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on weatherstrips will make them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on page 6-26. Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. A fluid loss in these systems could indicate a problem....
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... ...3-31 Brake Fluid ...5-40 Brake Wear ...5-43 Brakes ...5-40 Braking ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-16 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Back-Up Lamps ...5-58 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-55 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...5-54 Halogen Bulbs ...5-52 Headlamps ... ...ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ...7-8 Capacities and Specifications ...5-101 Carbon Monoxide ...4-24, 4-34, 2-9, 2-33 Care of ...5-92 Safety Belts ...5-92 Your CD Player ...3-64 Your CDs ...3-64 Cargo Cover ...2-41 Cargo Tie Downs ...2-41 Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) ...5-...
... ...3-31 Brake Fluid ...5-40 Brake Wear ...5-43 Brakes ...5-40 Braking ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-16 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Back-Up Lamps ...5-58 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-55 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...5-54 Halogen Bulbs ...5-52 Headlamps ... ...ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ...7-8 Capacities and Specifications ...5-101 Carbon Monoxide ...4-24, 4-34, 2-9, 2-33 Care of ...5-92 Safety Belts ...5-92 Your CD Player ...3-64 Your CDs ...3-64 Cargo Cover ...2-41 Cargo Tie Downs ...2-41 Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) ...5-...
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... Persons with Disabilities ...7-6 H Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-6 Headlamp Wiring ...5-98 Headlamps ...5-52 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...5-54 Halogen Bulbs ...5-52 Headlamps On Reminder ...3-13 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 Hill ...Add Fluid ...5-27 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-38 How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mat ...2-38 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-26 Hydroplaning ...4-18 I If No Steam Is Coming From...
... Persons with Disabilities ...7-6 H Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-6 Headlamp Wiring ...5-98 Headlamps ...5-52 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...5-54 Halogen Bulbs ...5-52 Headlamps On Reminder ...3-13 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 Hill ...Add Fluid ...5-27 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-38 How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mat ...2-38 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-26 Hydroplaning ...4-18 I If No Steam Is Coming From...