clock PONTIAC VIBE 2003 User Guide

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While refueling, hang the fuel cap inside the fuel door.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
CAUTION:
If you get fuel on yourself and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can
spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too
quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is
nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any ªhissº
noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicleº in the Index.

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When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you
get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This
may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and
emissions system. See ªMalfunction Indicator
Lampº in the Index.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:

Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.

Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.

Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.

Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.

6-45 Front Turn Signal Lamps
To replace the front turn signal lamp bulbs, do the
following:
1. See ªHeadlampsº for location.
2. Locate the turn signal bulb.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out
of the lamp housing.
4. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.
Rear Combination Lamps
To replace the turn signal and brake lamp bulbs, do the
following:
A. Brake Lamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp

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1. Access the bulbs through the storage compartment in
the rear cargo area of the vehicle. Remove the
storage compartment cover.
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.

6-47 Back-up Lamps
The back-up lamp bulb is
located below the rear
combination lamps.
To replace the back
-up lamp bulb, do the following:
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.

6-48 Center High-Mounted Stoplamps (CHMSL)
To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb, do
the following:
1. The bulb is located on the inside of the liftgate
liftglass near the top. Remove the two clips on both
sides of the cover and remove it.
2. Unscrew the two screws from the CHMSL housing
and remove the housing to expose the bulb.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out
of the lamp housing.