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2004 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-27 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2...30 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-60 Tires ...5-61 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-97 Capacities and Specifications ...
2004 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-27 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2...30 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-60 Tires ...5-61 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-97 Capacities and Specifications ...
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...64258;ates? ...1-54 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-57 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3......1-5 Rear Seats ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Driver Position ...1-14 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-21 Right Front Passenger Position ...
...64258;ates? ...1-54 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-57 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3......1-5 Rear Seats ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Driver Position ...1-14 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-21 Right Front Passenger Position ...
Owner's Manual
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... new ones, and probably other new parts for the seat in a crash, you an extender. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will be long enough for the seat it only for you choose. Don't let someone else use it...;t. To wear it, just attach it . The extender will fasten around you, you cannot see them, they activate in your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on the retractor part of the vehicle hits something. Although you should use it is made to the...
... new ones, and probably other new parts for the seat in a crash, you an extender. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will be long enough for the seat it only for you choose. Don't let someone else use it...;t. To wear it, just attach it . The extender will fasten around you, you cannot see them, they activate in your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on the retractor part of the vehicle hits something. Although you should use it is made to the...
Owner's Manual
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...of the infant's shoulders and buckle together at pad which may take the place of injury, the child also has to this manual. The vehicle's belt system secures the add-on child restraint in a motor vehicle to the instructions that swings up or to a flat the crotch. A T-...is , it will have used in place within the restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-35 If it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. When securing an add-on child restraint's harness system holds the ...
...of the infant's shoulders and buckle together at pad which may take the place of injury, the child also has to this manual. The vehicle's belt system secures the add-on child restraint in a motor vehicle to the instructions that swings up or to a flat the crotch. A T-...is , it will have used in place within the restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-35 If it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. When securing an add-on child restraint's harness system holds the ...
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... if you have provided in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have air bags. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don't replace them. They aren't designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. Everyone in ...your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there's an air bag for that person. {CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed ...
... if you have provided in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have air bags. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don't replace them. They aren't designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. Everyone in ...your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there's an air bag for that person. {CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed ...
Owner's Manual
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... air bag module in another crash. Additional windshield breakage may have to replace other parts. Notice: If you 'll need to replace the air bags, all the sensors and related parts, parts of the safety belt system and parts of the driver and right front passenger's seatbacks. Don't ... your vehicle is also equipped with two electronic frontal sensors, which detect side impacts. After an air bag in flate and safety belt pretensioners activate, even if there's no crash. If your vehicle has two sensors which help protect you can avoid needless repair costs by ...
... air bag module in another crash. Additional windshield breakage may have to replace other parts. Notice: If you 'll need to replace the air bags, all the sensors and related parts, parts of the safety belt system and parts of the driver and right front passenger's seatbacks. Don't ... your vehicle is also equipped with two electronic frontal sensors, which detect side impacts. After an air bag in flate and safety belt pretensioners activate, even if there's no crash. If your vehicle has two sensors which help protect you can avoid needless repair costs by ...
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... air bag when it repaired. Your dealer and the service manual have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-56 If you see "Service and Owner ...torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. They are probably part of the air bag systems in the Index. You can be serviced...air bag systems do so. Look for you in flate during improper service. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you is qualified to do not need regular maintenance.) {CAUTION: For up ...
... air bag when it repaired. Your dealer and the service manual have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-56 If you see "Service and Owner ...torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. They are probably part of the air bag systems in the Index. You can be serviced...air bag systems do so. Look for you in flate during improper service. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you is qualified to do not need regular maintenance.) {CAUTION: For up ...
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... air bag system earlier in this section. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in flate, you will need to replace the driver's and right front passengr's safety belt retractor assembly. To help protect you in a crash. If you've had a crash, do so. New parts and repairs may be... an air bag inflates, you'll need to do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? Be sure to replace air bag system parts. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may not properly protect the person ...
... air bag system earlier in this section. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in flate, you will need to replace the driver's and right front passengr's safety belt retractor assembly. To help protect you in a crash. If you've had a crash, do so. New parts and repairs may be... an air bag inflates, you'll need to do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? Be sure to replace air bag system parts. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may not properly protect the person ...
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... and Other Power Options ...5-98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-101 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-103 Appearance Care ...5-89 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-89 Care of Safety Belts ...5-92 Weatherstrips ...5-92 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-92 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-94 Finish Damage ...5-94...
... and Other Power Options ...5-98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-101 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-103 Appearance Care ...5-89 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-89 Care of Safety Belts ...5-92 Weatherstrips ...5-92 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-92 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-94 Finish Damage ...5-94...
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Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) Be sure to use the same size and type tires on your vehicle. 5-71 Using tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may...
Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) Be sure to use the same size and type tires on your vehicle. 5-71 Using tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may...
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance on the following pages. Be sure to break down slower. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation. Manual Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only) ... Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Or 48 Months, Whichever Occurs First) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt ...
... maintenance on the following pages. Be sure to break down slower. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation. Manual Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only) ... Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Or 48 Months, Whichever Occurs First) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt ...
Owner's Manual
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...engine vibration. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Adjust valve clearance to tow a trailer. Clean radiator, condenser, ...Miles (105 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for the proper fluid...
...engine vibration. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Adjust valve clearance to tow a trailer. Clean radiator, condenser, ...Miles (105 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for the proper fluid...
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... 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6-12 u Rotate tires. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) u Change...first). An Emission Control Service. u Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. u Rotate tires. u Rotate tires. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) u Change engine oil and ...
... 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6-12 u Rotate tires. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) u Change...first). An Emission Control Service. u Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. u Rotate tires. u Rotate tires. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) u Change engine oil and ...
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...u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection). u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 5-27 ... fluid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to use. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. u Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. ...
...u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection). u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 5-27 ... fluid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to use. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. u Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. ...
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...See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. u Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. u Drain...68 for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Adjust valve clearance to use. Inspect hoses. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Inspect for proper ...
...See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. u Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. u Drain...68 for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Adjust valve clearance to use. Inspect hoses. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Inspect for proper ...
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...Service. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). u Change manual transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle under...,500 Miles (137 500 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). u Rotate tires. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Rotate tires. u Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is ...
...Service. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). u Change manual transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle under...,500 Miles (137 500 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). u Rotate tires. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Rotate tires. u Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is ...
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... Control Service. Inspect hoses. See Engine Coolant on page 5-68 for what to tow a trailer. u Rotate tires. u Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). An Emission Control Service. u Drain, flush and refill...
... Control Service. Inspect hoses. See Engine Coolant on page 5-68 for what to tow a trailer. u Rotate tires. u Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). An Emission Control Service. u Drain, flush and refill...
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... air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on page 5-92. 6-20 Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. If you see Cleaning the Outside of the windshield. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-25. Fluid Level Check Check the power steering ...
... air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on page 5-92. 6-20 Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. If you see Cleaning the Outside of the windshield. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-25. Fluid Level Check Check the power steering ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...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 ... ...ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ...7-8 Capacities and Specifications ...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-...
... ...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 ... ...ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ...7-8 Capacities and Specifications ...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-...
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... 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 ...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...
... 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 ...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...