PONTIAC VIBE 2007 Owners Manual

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a
12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not a
12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can be damaged. Only use
vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative
grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are
not touching each other. If they are, it could
cause a ground connection you do not
want. You would not be able to start your
vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling,
set the parking brake rmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start procedure. Put
an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or
a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before
setting the parking brake.Notice:If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Always turn off your radio and other
accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into
the cigarette lighter. Turn off the radio and
all lamps that are not needed. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And
it could save the radio!
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4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find
the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal
locations on each vehicle. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 282for more
information on location.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a ashlight if you need
more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water.
You do not need to add water to the
battery installed in your new vehicle. But
if a battery has ller caps, be sure the
right amount of uid is there. If it is low,
add water to take care of that rst. If you
don’t, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn
you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on your
skin, ush the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
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{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can
injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is
running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation. If they do, you
could get a shock. The vehicles could
be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+)
will go to positive (+) or to a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted
metal engine part or to a remote negative (−)
terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−)or
you will get a short that would damage
the battery and maybe other parts too. And do
not connect the negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal on the dead battery
because this can cause sparks.6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the dead battery.
Use a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect
it to the positive (+) terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
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8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to
the negative terminal of the good battery. Use
a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle
has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−)
cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to
a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a
remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with
the dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable
at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead
battery, but not near engine parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as good there,
and the chance of sparks getting back to the
battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery
and run the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead
battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always
connect and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables do
not touch each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
Jumper Cable Removal
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To disconnect the jumper cables from both
vehicles, do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 320.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions on the bulb package.
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Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
and Parking Lamps
A. Headlamp
B. Turn Signal/Parking LampTo replace the headlamp, turn signal, or parking
lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood and locate the lamp assembly.
2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from
the headlamp or turn signal/parking lamp.
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3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb on
the headlamp by pressing down and moving
the metal retainer away from you.
Turn the turn signal/parking lamp bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove.
4. Pull the bulb out of the xture.
5. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp
bulb, do the following:
1. Locate the bulb which is on the inside of the
liftgate/liftglass near the top.
2. Remove the two clips on both sides of the
cover and remove it.
3. Remove the two screws from the CHMSL
housing. Then remove the housing to
expose the bulb.
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4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull it out of the lamp housing.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Reverse the previous steps to install a
new bulb.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
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To replace the turn signal and/or stop/taillamp
bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the storage compartment cover in
the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access
the bulbs.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.
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Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamp
bulb is located in
the bumper.
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.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 7440
CHMSL 921
Front Turn Signal
and Parking Lamp1157NA
Headlamp High/Low-Beam 9003
Rear Turn Signal 7440
Stoplamp/Taillamp 7443
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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