Engine PONTIAC VIBE 2004 Owners Manual

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 cause an injury. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured. 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.
To be even more certain the vehicle won't
move, you can 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 of the vehicle, at the opposite end.The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
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Vehicle Identi®cation
Vehicle Identi®cation Number (VIN)
This is the legal identi®er for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver's side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certi®cation and Service Parts
labels and the certi®cates of title and registration.
Engine Identi®cation
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, speci®cations
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identi®cation Label
You'll ®nd this label on your spare tire cover. It's very
helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
·your VIN,
·the model designation,
·paint information and
·a list of all production options and special
equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don't add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer ®rst.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-56.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located underneath
the instrument panel on the driver's side of the
vehicle.
Fuses Usage
TAILFront Parking Lamps, Taillamps,
License Plate Lamps, Instrument
Panel Lights, Engine Control System
OBD On-Board Diagnostic System
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
ECU-IGCruise Control, Anti-Lock Brakes,
Theft Deterrent System, Automatic
Transaxle 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 Transaxle
Control System
GAUGEGauges and Meters, Back-Up
Lamps, Charging System, Power
Door Locks, Power Windows,
Sunroof, Air Conditioning, Cruise
Control
WASHER Windshield Washers
*1 Engine Control System
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
This engine compartment fuse block is located in the
engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle
near the air cleaner. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for more information on location.
Fuses Usage
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
Fuses Usage
MAIN Starter System, AM2 Fuse
AMP Audio Ampli®ers
MAYDAY Not Used
SPARE Spare Fuse
SPARE Spare Fuse
SPARE Spare Fuse
ABS NO. 2 Anti-lock Brake System
RDI FAN Electronic Cooling Fan System
ABS NO. 1 Anti-lock Brake System
ALTCharging System, DEFOG,
HEATER, GAUGE, ECU-IG,
WIPER, RR WIP, WASHER, ABS
NO. 1, ABS NO. 2, RDI FAN, FOG,
GAUGE, INV, AM1 Fuses
HEAD RH Right-hand Headlamp
HEAD LH Left-hand Headlamp
FOG Front Fog Lamps
Relays Usage
DIMMER Headlamp Dimmer
FAN NO. 2 Cooling Fan System
FAN NO. 1 Cooling Fan System
EFI Electronic Fuel Injection System
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Capacities and Speci®cations
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.41 lbs 0.64 kg
Automatic Transaxle
1.8L Engine (Code 8)
1.8L Engine (Code 8) with AWD
1.8L Engine (Code L)3.2 quarts
3.1 quarts
4.3 quarts3.0 L
2.9 L
4.1 L
Cooling System
1.8L Engine (Code 8)
1.8L H.O. Engine (Code L)6.9 quarts
7.1 quarts6.5 L
6.7 L
Engine Oil with Filter
1.8L Engine (Code 8)
1.8L Engine (Code L)3.9 quarts
4.8 quarts3.7 L
4.4 L
Fuel Tank
With AWD
Without AWD11.9 gallons
13.2 gallons45.0 L
50.0 L
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Manual Transaxle
Five-Speed
Six-Speed2.0 quarts
2.4 quarts1.9 L
2.3 L
Rear Differential 0.5 quarts 0.5 L
Transfer Case 0.8 quarts 0.8 L
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque76 lb-ft 103Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ®ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-26.
Engine Speci®cations
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
L4
1.8L Engine8 Automatic and Manual 0.043 inch (1.1 mm)
L4
1.8L H.O. DOHC EngineL Automatic and Manual 0.043 inch (1.1 mm)
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part Number
BatteryACDelcožPart No. 19001602
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter GM Part No. 88969107
Engine Oil Filter
Engine Oil Filter (Code 8)
Engine Oil Filter (Code L)GM Part No. 88971573
GM Part No. 88969580
Passenger Compartment Air Filter GM Part No. 88970273
PCV Valve
PCV Valve (Code 8 base model)
PCV Valve (Code 8 AWD Model)
PCV Valve (Code L)GM Part No. 94859406
GM Part No. 94859404
GM Part No. 88969512
Spark Plugs
1.8 L Engine (Code 8)
1.8 L Engine (Code L)DENSO SK16R11, NGK IFR5A11
or GM Part No. 94859448
DENSO SK20R11,
NGK IFR6A11 or
GM Part No. 88969637
*Your engine is ®tted with iridium-tipped spark plugs. Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs for better engine
performance.
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Maintenance Schedule......................................6-2
Introduction...................................................6-2
Maintenance Requirements..............................6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................6-2
How This Section is Organized.........................6-3
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services...........6-4
Using Your Maintenance Schedule....................6-4
Selecting the Right Schedule...........................6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance..............6-7
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance......6-14
Part B: Owner Checks and Services................6-19
At Each Fuel Fill..........................................6-19
At Least Once a Month.................................6-19At Least Twice a Year...................................6-20
At Least Once a Year...................................6-21
Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections.........6-24
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection............................6-24
Exhaust System Inspection............................6-24
Fuel System Inspection..................................6-24
Engine Cooling System Inspection...................6-25
Throttle System Inspection.............................6-25
Brake System Inspection................................6-25
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. . . .6-26
Part E: Maintenance Record...........................6-28
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and
change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer
for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended ¯uids and lubricants as prescribed in this
manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. Any damage caused by failure
to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by
warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can
even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper
¯uid levels or the wrong tire in¯ation can increase
the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect
our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
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Selecting the Right Schedule
First you'll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which
schedule to follow:
Short Trip/City De®nition
Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
·Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is
particularly important when outside temperatures
are below freezing.
·Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
·You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top
of your vehicle.
·If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police,
taxi or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down sooner.
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km):Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs ®rst).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km):Tire Rotation. Engine
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty
conditions.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km):Passenger
Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Transfer Case
Fluid Change (when trailer towing). Rear Differential
Fluid Change (when trailer towing).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km):Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap, Cap Gasket and
Lines Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs
®rst). Automatic Transaxle Check. Manual Transaxle
Fluid Change (severe conditions only) (or every
24 months, whichever occurs ®rst). Cooling System
Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ®rst).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km):Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Change (severe conditions only). Valve Clearance
Inspection, adjust if necessary (or every 48 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).
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