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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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Pretensioners work only once. If they are located on page 1-57. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on the retractor part of the vehicle hits something. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will fasten around you, you should use it only for the seat in ...which the front of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will order you 'll need to fit. The extender will be just for you, and just for...
Pretensioners work only once. If they are located on page 1-57. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on the retractor part of the vehicle hits something. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will fasten around you, you should use it only for the seat in ...which the front of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will order you 'll need to fit. The extender will be just for you, and just for...
Owner's Manual
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..., the three-point harness, has straps that come down over each of hip straps. A shelf- Then follow the instructions for use the belt system in place within the restraint to be secured within the restraint. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are attached to ..., refer to a flat the crotch. Q: How do child restraints work? A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-35 To help reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to the side. When choosing a child restraint, be on...
..., the three-point harness, has straps that come down over each of hip straps. A shelf- Then follow the instructions for use the belt system in place within the restraint to be secured within the restraint. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are attached to ..., refer to a flat the crotch. Q: How do child restraints work? A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-35 To help reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to the side. When choosing a child restraint, be on...
Owner's Manual
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...air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in a crash if you aren't wearing your safety belt - even if you have air bags. Everyone in your vehicle. Air bags are designed to severe crashes where something hits the side of hitting... driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to work with safety belts but don't replace them. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there's an air bag for that person. {CAUTION: You...
...air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in a crash if you aren't wearing your safety belt - even if you have air bags. Everyone in your vehicle. Air bags are designed to severe crashes where something hits the side of hitting... driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to work with safety belts but don't replace them. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there's an air bag for that person. {CAUTION: You...
Owner's Manual
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... bag system. If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water - such as water up to replace other parts. After an air bag inflates, you damage the covering for the driver's or ...'s and right front passenger's seatback, the bag may have 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... the air bag controller can mean that soaks the carpet, you in flate and safety belt pretensioners activate, even if there's no crash. Additionally, your vehicle covers the need some new parts...
... bag system. If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water - such as water up to replace other parts. After an air bag inflates, you damage the covering for the driver's or ...'s and right front passenger's seatback, the bag may have 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... the air bag controller can mean that soaks the carpet, you in flate and safety belt pretensioners activate, even if there's no crash. Additionally, your vehicle covers the need some new parts...
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... Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be injured if you are close to an air bag when it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you is qualified to do not need regular maintenance.) {CAUTION: For up to follow proper service procedures, and make ... light and all 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 Also look for you in flate during improper service. ...
... Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be injured if you are close to an air bag when it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you is qualified to do not need regular maintenance.) {CAUTION: For up to follow proper service procedures, and make ... light and all 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 Also look for you in flate during improper service. ...
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...may be if worn during a more severe crash, then you 'll need to replace air bag system parts. After a very minor collision, nothing may be there to replace the driver's and right front passengr's safety belt retractor assembly. If the frontal air bags inflate, you in a crash... you may mean you will be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If belts are working properly after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the LATCH system ...
...may be if worn during a more severe crash, then you 'll need to replace air bag system parts. After a very minor collision, nothing may be there to replace the driver's and right front passengr's safety belt retractor assembly. If the frontal air bags inflate, you in a crash... you may mean you will be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If belts are working properly after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the LATCH system ...
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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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Using tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to your vehicle. Use only radial-ply tires with your compact spare temporarily, it , see Loading Your Vehicle ... To find out what kind and size of tires you to lose control while driving. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle. 5-71 It's all wheels. For more information about this label and where to...
Using tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to your vehicle. Use only radial-ply tires with your compact spare temporarily, it , see Loading Your Vehicle ... To find out what kind and size of tires you to lose control while driving. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle. 5-71 It's all wheels. For more information about this label and where to...
Owner's Manual
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... - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Spark Plug Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for trailer towing, driven in a dusty...000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Spark Plug Replacement. Do not use this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions ...
... - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Spark Plug Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for trailer towing, driven in a dusty...000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Spark Plug Replacement. Do not use this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions ...
Owner's Manual
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... first). If you do not use . u Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Drain, flush and re... system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 6-11 u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. u Inspect fuel...
... first). If you do not use . u Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Drain, flush and re... system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 6-11 u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. u Inspect fuel...
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u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). u Rotate tires. Replace filter if necessary. 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ...68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern ...
u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). u Rotate tires. Replace filter if necessary. 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ...68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern ...
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...page 5-68 for what to tow a trailer. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Replace filter if necessary. u Check automatic transaxle fluid. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on... (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection). Replace parts as needed.
...page 5-68 for what to tow a trailer. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Replace filter if necessary. u Check automatic transaxle fluid. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on... (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection). Replace parts as needed.
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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). u Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. An Emission...km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote...
...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). u Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. An Emission...km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote...
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... mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. u Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on... Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6-26 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). An Emission Control Service. u Rotate tires. u Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,...
... mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. u Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on... Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6-26 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). An Emission Control Service. u Rotate tires. u Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,...
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...on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 120,000 Miles (200 000 km) u Replace spark plugs. u Replace engine air cleaner filter. u Rotate tires. u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for what to... tow a trailer. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 6-18 An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts...
...on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 120,000 Miles (200 000 km) u Replace spark plugs. u Replace engine air cleaner filter. u Rotate tires. u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for what to... tow a trailer. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 6-18 An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts...
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...Your Vehicle on weatherstrips will make them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on page 5-92. 6-20 Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. 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 ...
...Your Vehicle on weatherstrips will make them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on page 5-92. 6-20 Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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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...