2008 Pontiac Vibe Support Question
2008 Pontiac Vibe Support Question
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Question posted by hatchcooper70 on June 2nd, 2013
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what type of problems can cause a 2008 pontiac vibe not to accelerate
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
2008 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-27 Airbag System ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... whenever it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name VIBE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. For vehicles first sold in this manual.
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
...people and damage to your vehicle, attach only one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. In a ...be injured if this manual.
1-41 Attaching more than one child restraint per anchor.
{CAUTION:
If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be seriously injured or killed. A child or...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
...or the instrument panel. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Gas from the in many types of the impact more gradually.
Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags distribute the force ...But airbags would not help in flator. The in flator fills the airbag causing the bag to severe frontal or near the side windows that have occupant seating positions.
In moderate ...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... the engine starts, let go of 15 seconds. If the engine does not start or may cause the engine not to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the ...the cranking motor, and drain the battery. When using a key with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way down . This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you could be ...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
....
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Do not use your foot on the accelerator. Cruise Control
If your vehicle has cruise control, the lever is located on the right side of 25...(40 km/h) or more without keeping your cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you cannot drive safely at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
3-11...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
...20 amperes.
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
With this power outlet, you experience a problem see your warranty. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on the power accessory plugs. Pull down ... for extended periods will drain the battery. Notice: Adding any type of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your dealer for additional information on for accessory...
Owner's Manual - Page 153
... fuel cap allows fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have made the light turn off, your vehicle. Have...to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration - these conditions might be detected by considering the following...malfunction by the system and cause the light to flash, when it is usually corrected...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
... in a person's system can lose control of your vehicle while driving - brakes, steering, and accelerator. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. It might be a lot of distance in a... and the amount of the brakes; The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for these laws. First, you have to decide to the brain, spinal cord,...
Owner's Manual - Page 184
...are driving, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Once the power assist is a problem with ABS, the antilock brake system warning light will wear out much faster if you begin to...and Modifications on page 3-33.
4-4
Some people drive in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
... to below approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).
4-7 The brake assist system becomes operational after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in the traction control system or StabiliTrak®.
®
Panic Brake Assist
Your vehicle has... steering wheel abruptly. If the vehicle is a problem somewhere in excess of the systems such as anti-lock brake system, traction control and engine control...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
... gear. If you start steering quickly enough, your foot off the accelerator pedal. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to existing conditions, and by taking reasonable care suited to slide. If you will want the vehicle to spin. The three types of the vehicle. You may straighten out. In the steering or...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
...to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by adjusting the inside rearview mirror. • Slow ...They might need at least twice as we get older, these types of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake... can cause crashes. Always drive slower in a quick stop and accelerate. Do not ignore police warnings and be carried away. You could cause pulling to...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
..., so you run for the heat that is blocking the exhaust pipe. This saves fuel. This uses less fuel for a while.
4-17 {CAUTION:
Snow can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to be careful. This can trap exhaust gases under your engine only as long as you . Open a window just a little...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
... prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. If that could cause you will cause a rocking motion that does not get your vehicle any traction or stability system. If you...vehicle can shorten the life of your vehicle. Two labels on page 4-25. Release the accelerator pedal while you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it may properly carry,...
Owner's Manual - Page 280
...for this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Warning: The traction grade assigned to sudden...B and A represent higher levels of asphalt and concrete. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 344
...64257;cation
Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle
• Description of the problem
7-8 Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to claim... owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of $40/day).
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair order...
Owner's Manual - Page 345
... the vehicle off for service, unless, of course, the problem is not part of or included in the work day as... non-public roadway or highway, fines, impound towing caused by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Courtesy Transportation is , please...To enhance your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. Pontiac and General Motors of your transportation needs, your dealership/...
Owner's Manual - Page 350
... addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.
Call 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Washington D.C., 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle ... Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
Owner's Manual - Page 352
... owner's personal preferences, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. 7-16 The EDR is to... safety belts
were buckled/fastened
• How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal
• How fast the vehicle was traveling
This data can help your dealer/...
