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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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... someone else use it, and use it only for you an extender. Pretensioners work only once. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on the retractor part of the vehicle hits something. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will fasten around you, you should use it . Although... fit. To wear it, just attach it to order it is made to severe crash in a crash, you choose. When you go in your safety belt system. The extender will be just for you, and just for your vehicle that you 'll need to get new ones, and probably other new...
... someone else use it, and use it only for you an extender. Pretensioners work only once. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on the retractor part of the vehicle hits something. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will fasten around you, you should use it . Although... fit. To wear it, just attach it to order it is made to severe crash in a crash, you choose. When you go in your safety belt system. The extender will be just for you, and just for your vehicle that you 'll need to get new ones, and probably other new...
Owner's Manual
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...The five-point harness system has two shoulder straps, two hip straps and a crotch strap. When choosing a child restraint, be used the adult belt system in a vehicle. You may find these instructions on child restraint, refer to this manual. One system, the three-point harness, has straps... has to be secured within the restraint to a flat the crotch. or armrest-type shield has straps that are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-35 Q: How do child restraints work? To help reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to be on...
...The five-point harness system has two shoulder straps, two hip straps and a crotch strap. When choosing a child restraint, be used the adult belt system in a vehicle. You may find these instructions on child restraint, refer to this manual. One system, the three-point harness, has straps... has to be secured within the restraint to a flat the crotch. or armrest-type shield has straps that are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-35 Q: How do child restraints work? To help reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to be on...
Owner's Manual
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... a crash helps reduce your vehicle. Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to work with safety belts but don't replace them. They aren't designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in rear crashes. And, for some ... aren't designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in many side crashes. CAUTION: (Continued) 1-48 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 in a crash if you aren't wearing...
... a crash helps reduce your vehicle. Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to work with safety belts but don't replace them. They aren't designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in rear crashes. And, for some ... aren't designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in many side crashes. CAUTION: (Continued) 1-48 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 in a crash if you aren't wearing...
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... not open or break the air bag coverings. If this ever happens, and then you 'll need to replace other parts. You would have to replace the air bag module in flate and safety belt pretensioners activate, even if there's no crash. See your air bag system. If you can be there... only qualified technicians work on the driver's and right front passenger's seatback, the bag may have to replace the air bags, all the sensors and related parts, parts of the safety belt system and parts of water - such as water up to the carpeting or higher - or if water enters...
... not open or break the air bag coverings. If this ever happens, and then you 'll need to replace other parts. You would have to replace the air bag module in flate and safety belt pretensioners activate, even if there's no crash. See your air bag system. If you can be there... only qualified technicians work on the driver's and right front passenger's seatback, the bag may have to replace the air bags, all the sensors and related parts, parts of the safety belt system and parts of water - such as water up to the carpeting or higher - or if water enters...
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... have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-56 The air bag systems do so. If... a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle ...
... have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-56 The air bag systems do so. If... a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...injury or even death in flates, you will need to do you need to have them . If belts are working properly after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the... need new LATCH system parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. But if the belts were stretched, as possible. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the LATCH system was being used during a more...
...injury or even death in flates, you will need to do you need to have them . If belts are working properly after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the... need new LATCH system parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. But if the belts were stretched, as possible. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the LATCH system was being used during a more...
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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...
Owner's Manual
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... on your original tires. Using tires of different sizes may not handle properly, and you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could have a crash. If you could develop cracks after many... loading information label. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you to lose control while driving. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias...
... on your original tires. Using tires of different sizes may not handle properly, and you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could have a crash. If you could develop cracks after many... loading information label. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you to lose control while driving. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias...
Owner's Manual
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... from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Tire Rotation. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Be sure to follow...) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Spark Plug Replacement. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only). These intervals only summarize maintenance...
... from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Tire Rotation. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Be sure to follow...) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Spark Plug Replacement. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only). These intervals only summarize maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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...mainly driven under any of these conditions, check the fluid. u Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for...u Inspect for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6-11 u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). u Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the ...
...mainly driven under any of these conditions, check the fluid. u Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for...u Inspect for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6-11 u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). u Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the ...
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... Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary... towing. 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Replace filter if necessary. u Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See ...
... Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary... towing. 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Replace filter if necessary. u Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See ...
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... 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). u Replace passenger compartment air filter. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. u Check automatic transaxle fluid. u Rotate tires. See ...occurs first). An Emission Control Service. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection). u Change transfer case fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. 6-13 u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs fi...
... 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). u Replace passenger compartment air filter. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. u Check automatic transaxle fluid. u Rotate tires. See ...occurs first). An Emission Control Service. u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection). u Change transfer case fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. 6-13 u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs fi...
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...48 months, whichever occurs first). u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for tappet noise and engine vibration. Replace parts as needed. u Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (... and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). u Rotate tires. Adjust valve clearance to use. Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs...
...48 months, whichever occurs first). u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for tappet noise and engine vibration. Replace parts as needed. u Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (... and additional information. (See footnote +.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). u Rotate tires. Adjust valve clearance to use. Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. u Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs...
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... D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 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). An Emission Control Service. u Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6-26 for ...use. 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Rotate tires. If you do not use your vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, check the ...
... D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 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). An Emission Control Service. u Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6-26 for ...use. 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Rotate tires. If you do not use your vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, check the ...
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u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). See Engine Coolant on page 5-68 for what to tow a trailer. Inspect hoses. See Tire Inspection ... u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 120,000 Miles (200 000 km) u Replace spark plugs. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ...
u Replace passenger compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) u Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). See Engine Coolant on page 5-68 for what to tow a trailer. Inspect hoses. See Tire Inspection ... u Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 120,000 Miles (200 000 km) u Replace spark plugs. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) u Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Outside of the windshield. Have any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Also see anything that streak or miss areas of Your Vehicle on weatherstrips will make them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Weatherstrip Lubrication ...it repaired. Check for wear or cracking. Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for leaks. Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-25. Have ...
... the Outside of the windshield. Have any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Also see anything that streak or miss areas of Your Vehicle on weatherstrips will make them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Weatherstrip Lubrication ...it repaired. Check for wear or cracking. Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for leaks. Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-25. Have ...
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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...