warning PONTIAC VIBE 2004 Owner's Guide

Temperature Ð 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 speci®ed 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 in¯ated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underin¯ation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
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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 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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Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into ¯ames if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed
space. When you use anything from a container to clean
your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer's
warnings and instructions. And always open your doors
or windows when you are cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
·Gasoline
·Benzene
·Naphtha
·Carbon Tetrachloride
·Acetone
·Paint Thinner
·Turpentine
·Lacquer Thinner
·Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous Ð some more than
others Ð and they can all damage your vehicle, too.Do not use any of these unless this manual says you
can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
·Alcohol
·Laundry Soap
·Bleach
·Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and
loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted
surfaces with a clean, damp cloth.
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric
and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains
very well.
You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your
dealer. See
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on
page 5-95.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-39
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-97
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)......3-45, 3-54
Air Bag .........................................................3-30
Readiness Light..........................................3-30
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).............................................1-47
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-21
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-51
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System........................... 4-9
Aluminum Wheels...........................................5-94
AM ...............................................................3-63
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-64
Antenna, XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................3-64
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-32
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Appearance Care............................................5-89
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-92
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-95
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-89Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-92
Finish Damage............................................5-94
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-95
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Arming the System.........................................2-14
Ashtrays........................................................3-19
Audio System(s).............................................3-41
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-64
Care of Your CDs........................................3-64
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-64
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-63
Radio with CD............................................3-42
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-52
Setting the Time..........................................3-41
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-63
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-64
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-13
Automatic Transaxle........................................2-18
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-20
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-22
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B
Backing Up....................................................4-38
Battery..........................................................5-44
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-21
Brake............................................................2-27
Parking......................................................2-27
System Inspection.......................................6-25
System Warning Light..................................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.................................................5-52
Rear Combination Lamps.............................5-56
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-59
Buying New Tires...........................................5-71
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-8
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................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)....................................5-51
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-37
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-55
Chains, Tires..................................................5-75
Charging System Light....................................3-31
Check...........................................................3-34
Engine Light...............................................3-34
Checking Coolant............................................5-28
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-56
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-95
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G
Gage............................................................3-33
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-33
Fuel..........................................................3-40
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-28
Gasoline......................................................... 5-4
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-37
GM Mobility Program for 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 and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hitches..........................................................4-37Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Hood Latch Operation Check............................6-19
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How the System Alarm is Activated...................2-15
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-34
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-36
How to Add Fluid....................................5-25, 5-26
How to Check................................5-23, 5-25, 5-68
How to Check and 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 Your Engine..........5-31
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-30
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-35
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-36
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-35
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-26
Ignition Positions.............................................2-16
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-29
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure.................................5-67
Inspection......................................................6-25
Brake System.............................................6-25
Engine Cooling System................................6-25
Exhaust System..........................................6-24
Fuel System...............................................6-24
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-24
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-24
Throttle System...........................................6-25
Instrument Panel.............................................3-26
Cluster.......................................................3-26
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Storage Area..............................................2-37
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-14
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-99
Interior Lamps................................................3-14
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-45
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-21
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps...........................................................3-12
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-14
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-23
LATCH System...............................................1-39
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-41
Leaving Your Vehicle......................................... 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-29
Liftgate/Liftglass................................................ 2-9
Liftgate/Liftglass Release..................................2-10
Liftglass/Liftgate................................................ 2-9
Light.............................................................3-30
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-32
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Charging System.........................................3-31
Cruise Control.............................................3-39
Door Ajar...................................................3-39
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-39
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-34
Oil Pressure...............................................3-38
Overdrive Off..............................................3-39
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Light (cont.)
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-28
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-32
Locks............................................................. 2-7
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle..................................... 2-9
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-14
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-39
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-38
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-103
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-19
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-19
At Least Once a Month................................6-19
At Least Once a Year..................................6-21
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-20
Brake System Inspection..............................6-25
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-25
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-24
Fuel System Inspection................................6-24
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-14Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-19
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-24
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-26
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-28
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-7
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-24
Throttle System Inspection............................6-25
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-40
Making Turns.................................................4-38
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-34
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle............................................2-18
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-23
Manual Windows............................................2-11
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ± Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-35
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-36
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Remote Control Mirrors.....................2-36
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-63
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-103
O
Odometer......................................................3-27
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil ................................................................5-16
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-38
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
Operation......................................................3-19
Operation Tips................................................3-22
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outside.........................................................2-36
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36
Remote Controls Mirrors...............................2-36
Overdrive Off.................................................2-22
Overdrive Off Light..........................................3-39
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)........................................................2-30
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking.........................................................2-27
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-32
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check.......................................6-23
Parking on Hills..............................................4-39
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-19
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-24
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-26
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-28
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-23
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-38
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Compact Disc..........................3-50, 3-57
Playing a Speci®c Loaded
Compact Disc.............................................3-59
Playing the Radio...................................3-43, 3-52
Power Steering................................................ 4-9
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Restraint Systems...........................................1-56
Checking....................................................1-56
Replacing Parts...........................................1-57
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-28
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-34
S
Safety Belt.....................................................1-26
Pretensioners..............................................1-26
Reminder Light............................................3-28
Safety Belts...................................................5-92
Care of......................................................5-92
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-13
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-22
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Chains.................................................4-37
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Seat Operation Check.....................................6-21
Seatback, Folding Passenger............................. 1-5Seats.............................................................. 1-3
Driver Seat Height Adjuster............................. 1-3
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Passenger Folding Seatback........................... 1-5
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-41
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-41
Rear Seat Position......................................1-42
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-44
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-34
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)...............3-46, 3-56
Setting Preset Stations............................3-44, 3-53
Setting the Time.............................................3-41
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-44, 3-54
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-94
Shift Speeds..................................................2-26
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-28
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