turn signal bulb PONTIAC VIBE 2007 Owners Manual

Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a
downward (for left) position. These positions allow
you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return
by itself when you release it.
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will ash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
If you signal a turn or a lane change and notice
the arrow ashing rapidly, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers will not see your
turn signal.If a bulb is burned out, have it replaced to help
avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all
when you signal a turn, check for burned-out
bulbs and then check the fuse. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 365.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
The headlamps must be on for this feature to
work. For high beams, push the turn signal lever
away from you.
When the high beams
are on, this light on the
instrument panel
cluster also will be on.
It will go off when you switch to the low beams. To
switch back to low beams, pull the lever toward you.
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Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead
as you would when driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a
good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can
return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with
one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just
move that hand to the left. To move the trailer
to the right, move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to come in
contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be
damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns
while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider
turns than normal. Do this so your trailer
won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs,
trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden
maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal asher and/or extra wiring.
Check with your dealer. The arrows on your
instrument panel will ash whenever you signal a
turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer
lamps will also ash, telling other drivers you’re
about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your
instrument panel will ash for turns even if the bulbs
on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think
drivers behind you are seeing your signal when
they are not. It’s important to check occasionally to
be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
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Service........................................................ 272
Accessories and Modications................... 272
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 273
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 273
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 274
Fuel............................................................. 274
Gasoline Octane........................................ 274
Gasoline Specications.............................. 274
California Fuel........................................... 275
Additives................................................... 275
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 276
Filling the Tank......................................... 277
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 279
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 280
Hood Release........................................... 280
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 282
Engine Oil................................................. 284
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 288
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 290Manual Transaxle Fluid............................. 292
Hydraulic Clutch........................................ 293
Engine Coolant.......................................... 294
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 297
Engine Overheating................................... 297
Cooling System......................................... 299
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 304
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 305
Brakes...................................................... 306
Battery...................................................... 309
Jump Starting............................................ 310
Bulb Replacement....................................... 315
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 315
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps....................................... 316
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)................................ 317
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps...... 318
Back-Up Lamps......................................... 320
Replacement Bulbs................................... 320
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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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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Audio System(s).......................................... 177
Care of Your CD Player........................... 219
Care of Your CDs.................................... 219
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 219
Radio with CD................................179, 188
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 198
Setting the Time...................................... 178
Understanding Radio Reception............... 218
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 219
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 147
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 290
Operation................................................. 108
B
Battery........................................................ 309
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 244
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 227
Emergencies............................................ 229
Panic Assist............................................. 231
Parking.................................................... 114
System Inspection.................................... 393
System Warning Light.............................. 166
Brakes........................................................ 306
Braking....................................................... 226Braking in Emergencies............................... 229
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 102
Bulb Replacement....................................... 315
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 320
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)............................... 317
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 315
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 316
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 320
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..... 318
Buying New Tires........................................ 336
C
California Fuel............................................. 275
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 273
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 369
Carbon Monoxide............... 96,119, 248, 261
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 357
Your CD Player........................................ 219
Your CDs ................................................. 219
Cargo Cover............................................... 129
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 130
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 210
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Fuel (cont.)
Filling Your Tank...................................... 277
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 276
Gage....................................................... 176
Gasoline Octane...................................... 274
Gasoline Specications............................ 274
Low Warning Light................................... 177
System Inspection.................................... 392
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 367
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 365
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 365
Windshield Wiper..................................... 364
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 169
Fuel......................................................... 176
Speedometer........................................... 160
Tachometer.............................................. 161
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 274
Specications........................................... 274
Glove Box................................................... 127
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 405
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 138
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 364
Headlamps
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 147
Bulb Replacement.................................... 315
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 147
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 141
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 315
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 316
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 140
On Reminder........................................... 146
Heater......................................................... 152
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................ 9
Highbeam On Light..................................... 175
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 245
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 246
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 280
Release................................................... 280
Horn............................................................ 138
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 23
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 293
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