Tire PONTIAC VIBE 2005 Manual PDF

Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emissions warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services
be performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-18.
5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter if you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace lter if necessary.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)
10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter if you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace lter if necessary.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter if you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace lter if necessary.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)
❑Inspect passenger compartment air lter.
❑Change transfer case uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
❑Change rear differential uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
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20,000 Miles (32 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter if you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace lter if necessary.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)
25,000 Miles (40 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter if you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace lter if necessary.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)❑Replace engine air cleaner lter (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs rst). SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 5-21for more information.An Emission
Control Service.
❑Replace passenger compartment air lter.
❑Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for
damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs rst). Replace parts as needed.An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote †.)
❑Change manual transaxle uid every 30,000 miles
(48 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a
trailer.
❑Change transfer case uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
❑Change rear differential uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
35,000 Miles (56 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter if you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace lter if necessary.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)
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40,000 Miles (64 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter if you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace lter if necessary.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)
45,000 Miles (72 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
❑Inspect passenger compartment air lter.
❑Change transfer case uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
❑Change rear differential uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
55,000 Miles (88 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Replace engine air cleaner lter (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Replace passenger compartment air lter.
❑Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every
48 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration. Adjust
valve clearance to factory specications if necessary
(or every 48 months, whichever occurs rst).An
Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for
damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs rst). Replace parts as needed.An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote †.)
❑Change transfer case uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
❑Change rear differential uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
❑Change manual transaxle uid every 30,000 miles
(48 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer.❑Change automatic transaxle uid every 60,000 miles
(96 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one
or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
condition, the uid does not require changing. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-19for the proper uid to use.
65,000 Miles 104 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
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70,000 Miles (112 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
75,000 Miles (120 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)❑Inspect passenger compartment air lter.
❑Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months
since last inspection).An Emission Control Service.
❑Change transfer case uid when doing frequent trailer
towing.
❑Change rear differential uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
80,000 Miles (128 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
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85,000 Miles (136 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
90,000 Miles (144 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Replace engine air cleaner lter (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Replace passenger compartment air lter.
❑Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months
since last inspection).An Emission Control Service.❑Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for
damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs rst). Replace parts as needed.An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote †.)
❑Change manual transaxle uid every 30,000 miles
(48 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer.
❑Change transfer case uid when doing frequent trailer
towing.
❑Change rear differential uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
95,000 Miles (152 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
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100,000 Miles (160 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
❑Drain, ush and rell the cooling system (or every
5 years, whichever occurs rst). SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-28for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and
neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure
cap.An Emission Control Service.
105,000 Miles (168 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
❑Inspect passenger compartment air lter.
❑Change transfer case uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
❑Change rear differential uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
110,000 Miles (176 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
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115,000 Miles (184 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21for more
information.An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.)
120,000 Miles (192 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occursrst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Replace engine air cleaner lter (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Replace passenger compartment air lter.
❑Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every
48 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.❑Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration. Adjust
valve clearance to factory specications if necessary
(or every 48 months, whichever occurs rst).An
Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for
damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs rst). Replace parts as needed.An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote †.)
❑Change transfer case uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
❑Change rear differential uid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
❑Change manual transaxle uid every 30,000 miles
(48 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer.
❑Change automatic transaxle uid every 60,000 miles
(96 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one
or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the uid does not require changing. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-19for the proper uid to use.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals specied to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-28for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38for further details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way when the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes rmly. SeeHood Release
on page 5-10for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inated
to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check your
spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-57for further details.
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Roadside Assistance Program
As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
in the city or travel the open road. Contact Pontiac’s
Roadside Assistance toll-free at 1-800-ROADSIDE
(762-3743). Roadside Assistance Representatives are
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership
for warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided
when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Pontiac’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
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