warning PONTIAC VIBE 2007 Service Manual

The low-tire pressure warning light may not come
on even if the tire ination pressure is low, or it
could come on when the tire ination pressure is
set correctly under the following circumstances:
A compact spare tire, snow tires, or tire chains
are installed on your vehicle.
The tires are over-inated, or the tire ination
pressure suddenly drops due to a tire bursting
or other causes.
The vehicle is driven on a slippery road
surface such as rough or frozen roads.
The vehicle speed is less than
19 mph (30 km/h), and the driving duration is
less than ve minutes.
The tires are made by a different manufacturer
or differ in tread pattern than the original
equipment tires.
Rapid acceleration/deceleration or multiple
consecutive sharp turns.
Towing a trailer.
The vehicle is loaded over the limit or not
balanced properly.
The initialization (reset) procedure was not
performed correctly after replacing or
rotating tires or wheels.
The outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C)
or above 104°F (40°C).
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
tires as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 335
andWheel Replacement on page 340for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve
more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
The rst rotation is the most important. See
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on
page 376for scheduled rotation intervals.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum selection width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the Unites States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specied government
test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1
12) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may
depart signicantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices, and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
Traction — AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specied
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature — A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your hazard warning ashers.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put an automatic transaxle shift lever
in PARK (P), or shift a manual
transaxle to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
To be even more certain the vehicle will
not move, you should put blocks at the
front and rear of the tire farthest away
from the one being changed. That would
be the tire on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
When you have a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you how to use
the jack and change a tire.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 272
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 150
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 81
Additives, Fuel............................................ 275
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 364
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 288
Air Conditioning........................................... 152
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 163
Readiness Light....................................... 162
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 411
Airbag System............................................... 63
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 72
Passenger Sensing System....................... 74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 80
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 71
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 72
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 70
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 66Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 219
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 219
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 227
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 167
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 359
Care of Safety Belts................................ 357
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 361
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 358
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 354
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 356
Finish Care.............................................. 358
Finish Damage......................................... 361
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 357
Leather.................................................... 356
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 360
Tires........................................................ 360
Underbody Maintenance........................... 361
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 362
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 358
Weatherstrips........................................... 358
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 359
Ashtray(s).................................................... 151
419

Audio System(s).......................................... 177
Care of Your CD Player........................... 219
Care of Your CDs.................................... 219
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 219
Radio with CD................................179, 188
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 198
Setting the Time...................................... 178
Understanding Radio Reception............... 218
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 219
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 147
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 290
Operation................................................. 108
B
Battery........................................................ 309
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 244
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 227
Emergencies............................................ 229
Panic Assist............................................. 231
Parking.................................................... 114
System Inspection.................................... 393
System Warning Light.............................. 166
Brakes........................................................ 306
Braking....................................................... 226Braking in Emergencies............................... 229
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 102
Bulb Replacement....................................... 315
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 320
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)............................... 317
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 315
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 316
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 320
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..... 318
Buying New Tires........................................ 336
C
California Fuel............................................. 275
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 273
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 369
Carbon Monoxide............... 96,119, 248, 261
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 357
Your CD Player........................................ 219
Your CDs ................................................. 219
Cargo Cover............................................... 129
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 130
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 210
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Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 364
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 364
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 288
Battery..................................................... 309
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 170
Coolant.................................................... 294
Coolant Heater......................................... 106
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 169
Cooling System Inspection....................... 393
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 371
Engine Compartment Overview................ 282
Exhaust................................................... 119
Oil ........................................................... 284
Overheating............................................. 297
Starting.................................................... 104
Entry Lighting.............................................. 149
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 411
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 36
Exterior Lamps............................................ 146F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 288
Finish Damage............................................ 361
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 219
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 138
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 141
Flat Tire...................................................... 342
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 343
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 351
Floor Mats................................................... 127
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 290
Manual Transaxle..................................... 292
Power Steering........................................ 304
Windshield Washer.................................. 305
Fog Lamps.................................................. 148
Folding Seatback, Passenger........................ 14
Fuel............................................................ 274
Additives.................................................. 275
California Fuel.......................................... 275
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 279
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Fuel (cont.)
Filling Your Tank...................................... 277
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 276
Gage....................................................... 176
Gasoline Octane...................................... 274
Gasoline Specications............................ 274
Low Warning Light................................... 177
System Inspection.................................... 392
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 367
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 365
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 365
Windshield Wiper..................................... 364
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 169
Fuel......................................................... 176
Speedometer........................................... 160
Tachometer.............................................. 161
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 274
Specications........................................... 274
Glove Box................................................... 127
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 405
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 138
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 364
Headlamps
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 147
Bulb Replacement.................................... 315
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 147
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 141
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 315
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 316
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 140
On Reminder........................................... 146
Heater......................................................... 152
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................ 9
Highbeam On Light..................................... 175
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 245
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 246
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 280
Release................................................... 280
Horn............................................................ 138
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 23
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 293
424

I
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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Light (cont.)
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light............. 167
Low Washer Fluid Warning...................... 175
Malfunction Indicator................................ 170
Oil Pressure............................................. 173
Overdrive Off........................................... 174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 163
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 161
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 168
Taillamp Indicator..................................... 174
TCS Warning Light.................................. 168
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 168
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 149
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 253
Locks
Door.......................................................... 92
Power Door............................................... 94
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 95
Loss of Control........................................... 237
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 177
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light................. 175
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts.... 370
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 386
At Least Once a Month............................ 386
At Least Once a Year.............................. 388
At Least Twice a Year.............................. 387
Brake System Inspection.......................... 393
Engine Cooling System Inspection........... 393
Exhaust System Inspection...................... 392
Fuel System Inspection............................ 392
How This Section is Organized................ 374
Introduction.............................................. 374
Maintenance Requirements...................... 374
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance
Services............................................... 376
Part B - Owner Checks and Services...... 386
Part C - Periodic Maintenance
Inspections........................................... 392
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants............................................. 394
Part E - Maintenance Record................... 396
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 377
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