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2006 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-66 ...Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-37 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-45 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-81 Vehicle Identification ...5-89 Electrical System ...5-90 Capacities and Specifications ...5-96 Normal Maintenance Replacement...
2006 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-66 ...Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-37 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-45 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-81 Vehicle Identification ...5-89 Electrical System ...5-90 Capacities and Specifications ...5-96 Normal Maintenance Replacement...
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... ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-8 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ...3-14 Fog Lamps ...3-15...
... ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-8 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ...3-14 Fog Lamps ...3-15...
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... Light. Power Remote Control Mirror Button. Tire Pressure Monitor Reset Button. L. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-8. Hood Release. Cruise Control Lever (Option). U. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 4-9. X. See Center Console Storage Area on page 3-13. Climate Control System. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. G. Coinholder. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on...
... Light. Power Remote Control Mirror Button. Tire Pressure Monitor Reset Button. L. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-8. Hood Release. Cruise Control Lever (Option). U. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 4-9. X. See Center Console Storage Area on page 3-13. Climate Control System. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. G. Coinholder. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on...
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..., pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beams (to signal that you . Windshield Wipers It will be on for this light on the instrument panel cluster also will go . Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go off . When the high beams are going to pass). If you... signal lever away from you are on, this feature to the low beams. 3-8 The lever on the right side of the steering column controls the windshield wipers and washer. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The headlamps must be on. Flash-to-Pass With the lever in the low-beam position, pull the...
..., pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beams (to signal that you . Windshield Wipers It will be on for this light on the instrument panel cluster also will go . Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go off . When the high beams are going to pass). If you... signal lever away from you are on, this feature to the low beams. 3-8 The lever on the right side of the steering column controls the windshield wipers and washer. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The headlamps must be on. Flash-to-Pass With the lever in the low-beam position, pull the...
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...HI. If they're frozen to spray washer fluid on the rear window wiper, twist the end of the lever upward to LO for longer or shorter delay interval. REAR: To turn on the windshield. A circuit breaker will run a few times. If your washer until the motor...and snow from the position after you might want to prevent an overload. Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you release the lever. The wipers will stop them . See Windshield Washer Fluid on the windshield, blocking your wipers. Otherwise the washer fluid can change the time between wipes by ...
...HI. If they're frozen to spray washer fluid on the rear window wiper, twist the end of the lever upward to LO for longer or shorter delay interval. REAR: To turn on the windshield. A circuit breaker will run a few times. If your washer until the motor...and snow from the position after you might want to prevent an overload. Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you release the lever. The wipers will stop them . See Windshield Washer Fluid on the windshield, blocking your wipers. Otherwise the washer fluid can change the time between wipes by ...
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... wheel. With cruise control, you can wash your windshield but not your foot on the accelerator. If you release it will run out of 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your rear window, check the fluid level. Rear Window Wiper/Washer To squirt washer fluid on the rear... window, twist the knob upward or downward as far as the windshield washer. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). 3-10 The...
... wheel. With cruise control, you can wash your windshield but not your foot on the accelerator. If you release it will run out of 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your rear window, check the fluid level. Rear Window Wiper/Washer To squirt washer fluid on the rear... window, twist the knob upward or downward as far as the windshield washer. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). 3-10 The...
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.... You could lose control of rubber start to separate from the inserts. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can make it is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your brakes. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through a large puddle of the...edge of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your windshield wiper blades are tuned for driving on dry pavement. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of the vehicle. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads...
.... You could lose control of rubber start to separate from the inserts. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can make it is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your brakes. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through a large puddle of the...edge of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your windshield wiper blades are tuned for driving on dry pavement. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of the vehicle. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads...
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...trip. Do not let it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. First, be injured. Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you do about an easy stretch of road with a comfortably ... Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 4-23 Here are some exercise, or both. Then here are some tips: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Or is something about highway hypnosis? What can happen. For...
...trip. Do not let it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. First, be injured. Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you do about an easy stretch of road with a comfortably ... Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 4-23 Here are some exercise, or both. Then here are some tips: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Or is something about highway hypnosis? What can happen. For...
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... Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...5-46 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-48 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5-49 Back-Up Lamps ...5-50 Replacement Bulbs ...5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-53 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-55 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-58 Tire Pressure Monitor...
... Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...5-46 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-48 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5-49 Back-Up Lamps ...5-50 Replacement Bulbs ...5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-53 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-55 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-58 Tire Pressure Monitor...
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...Identification Number (VIN) ...5-89 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-89 Electrical System ...5-90 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-90 Headlamp Wiring ...5-90 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-90 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-91 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-91 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-92 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-94 Capacities... and Other Plastic Surfaces ...5-84 Care of Safety Belts ...5-84 Weatherstrips ...5-84 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-85 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-85 Finish Care ...5-85 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-86 5-2
...Identification Number (VIN) ...5-89 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-89 Electrical System ...5-90 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-90 Headlamp Wiring ...5-90 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-90 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-91 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-91 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-92 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-94 Capacities... and Other Plastic Surfaces ...5-84 Care of Safety Belts ...5-84 Weatherstrips ...5-84 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-85 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-85 Finish Care ...5-85 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-86 5-2
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...'s side of the vehicle. 3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2. 5-51 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for more information. 2. Here's how to remove the wiper blade: 1. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-Up Lamp CHMSL Front Turn Signal and Parking...
...'s side of the vehicle. 3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2. 5-51 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for more information. 2. Here's how to remove the wiper blade: 1. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-Up Lamp CHMSL Front Turn Signal and Parking...
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... mild soap and water. Keep the wheels clean using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may then be covered by wiping vigorously with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on aluminum or ... your warranty. These brushes can also damage the surface of the wheel(s). Grime from the windshield will stick to the painted surface of these wheels. Clean the blade by your warranty. Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using a soft clean cloth with a full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The...
... mild soap and water. Keep the wheels clean using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may then be covered by wiping vigorously with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on aluminum or ... your warranty. These brushes can also damage the surface of the wheel(s). Grime from the windshield will stick to the painted surface of these wheels. Clean the blade by your warranty. Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using a soft clean cloth with a full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The...
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... covered by your headlamp wiring checked right away. If this happens, have your warranty. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will cause the lamps to get it fixed. 5-90 If the overload is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. Before attempting to add anything... equipment can damage your dealer first. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Some electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker. Some add-on and off .
... covered by your headlamp wiring checked right away. If this happens, have your warranty. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will cause the lamps to get it fixed. 5-90 If the overload is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. Before attempting to add anything... equipment can damage your dealer first. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Some electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker. Some add-on and off .
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel on the driver's side of the vehicle. Fuses TAIL OBD Empty P/W WIPER AM2 STOP DOOR AM1 Usage Front Parking Lamps, Taillamps, License Plate Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights, Engine Control System On-Board Diagnostic System Not Used Power Windows Windshield Wipers Charging System, Air Bag System, Starter System, Engine Control Stop Lamps, CHMSL, Engine Control System, Anti-lock Brakes, Cruise Control Power Door Locks, Liftglass Lock Cigarette Lighter, Gauge, ECU-IG, Wiper, Rear Wiper, Washer Fuses 5-92
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel on the driver's side of the vehicle. Fuses TAIL OBD Empty P/W WIPER AM2 STOP DOOR AM1 Usage Front Parking Lamps, Taillamps, License Plate Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights, Engine Control System On-Board Diagnostic System Not Used Power Windows Windshield Wipers Charging System, Air Bag System, Starter System, Engine Control Stop Lamps, CHMSL, Engine Control System, Anti-lock Brakes, Cruise Control Power Door Locks, Liftglass Lock Cigarette Lighter, Gauge, ECU-IG, Wiper, Rear Wiper, Washer Fuses 5-92
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... Usage Gauges and Meters, Back-Up Lamps, Charging System, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Sunroof, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control Windshield Washers Engine Control System Air Conditioning System Rear Window Defogger, M-HTR/DEF 1-UP Fuse Power Windows, Electric Moon Roof Cruise Control..., Anti-lock Brakes, Theft Deterrent System, Automatic Transaxle Control System, Electric Cooling Fan Rear Window Wiper, Rear Window Defogger Air Conditioning Power Outlets Power Outlets Daytime Running Lamps Cigarette Lighter, Power Rearview Mirrors, Power Outlets, Audio ...
... Usage Gauges and Meters, Back-Up Lamps, Charging System, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Sunroof, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control Windshield Washers Engine Control System Air Conditioning System Rear Window Defogger, M-HTR/DEF 1-UP Fuse Power Windows, Electric Moon Roof Cruise Control..., Anti-lock Brakes, Theft Deterrent System, Automatic Transaxle Control System, Electric Cooling Fan Rear Window Wiper, Rear Window Defogger Air Conditioning Power Outlets Power Outlets Daytime Running Lamps Cigarette Lighter, Power Rearview Mirrors, Power Outlets, Audio ...
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... in Part D. Check that the recliner holds by pushing and pulling the seatback while it repaired. Part D tells you see Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades on weatherstrips will make them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) Fluid Level Check Check ...safety belt system parts. Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for leaks. Also see anything that streak or miss areas of the windshield. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. Replace blade ...
... in Part D. Check that the recliner holds by pushing and pulling the seatback while it repaired. Part D tells you see Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades on weatherstrips will make them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) Fluid Level Check Check ...safety belt system parts. Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for leaks. Also see anything that streak or miss areas of the windshield. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. Replace blade ...
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... Surfaces ...5-84 Leather ...5-83 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-87 Tires ...5-87 Underbody Maintenance ...5-87 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-88 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-85 Weatherstrips ...5-84 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-86 Ashtray(s) ...3-18 Audio System(s) ...3-42 Care of Your CD Player ...3-78 Care of Your CDs ...3-78 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-78 Radio with...
... Surfaces ...5-84 Leather ...5-83 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-87 Tires ...5-87 Underbody Maintenance ...5-87 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-88 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-85 Weatherstrips ...5-84 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-86 Ashtray(s) ...3-18 Audio System(s) ...3-42 Care of Your CD Player ...3-78 Care of Your CDs ...3-78 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-78 Radio with...
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.../Lenses ...Fabric/Carpet ...Finish Care ...Inside of Your Vehicle ...Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...Leather ...Tires ...Underbody Maintenance ...Washing Your Vehicle ...Weatherstrips ...Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...Climate Control System ...Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...Outlet Adjustment ... 1-31 1-28 1-37 1-26 1-42 1-45 1-36 3-18 5-86 5-85 5-82 5-85 5-81 5-84...
.../Lenses ...Fabric/Carpet ...Finish Care ...Inside of Your Vehicle ...Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...Leather ...Tires ...Underbody Maintenance ...Washing Your Vehicle ...Weatherstrips ...Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...Climate Control System ...Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...Outlet Adjustment ... 1-31 1-28 1-37 1-26 1-42 1-45 1-36 3-18 5-86 5-85 5-82 5-85 5-81 5-84...
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... Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-94 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-91 Headlamp Wiring ...5-90 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-92 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-91 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-90 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Battery ...5-40 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-35 Coolant ...5-26 Coolant Heater ...2-17 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-35...
... Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-94 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-91 Headlamp Wiring ...5-90 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-92 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-91 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-90 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Battery ...5-40 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-35 Coolant ...5-26 Coolant Heater ...2-17 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-35...
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... Changing ...5-70 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-78 Floor Mats ...2-34 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-21 Manual Transaxle ...5-24 Power Steering ...5-35 Windshield Washer ...5-36 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Folding Seatback, Passenger ...1-6 Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... ...6-18 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-94 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-91 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-92 Windshield Wiper ...5-90 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-35 Fuel ...3-41 Speedometer ...3-26 Tachometer ...3-27 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Specifi...
... Changing ...5-70 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-78 Floor Mats ...2-34 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-21 Manual Transaxle ...5-24 Power Steering ...5-35 Windshield Washer ...5-36 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Folding Seatback, Passenger ...1-6 Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... ...6-18 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-94 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-91 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-92 Windshield Wiper ...5-90 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-35 Fuel ...3-41 Speedometer ...3-26 Tachometer ...3-27 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Specifi...