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... 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name VIBE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. GM reserves the right to explain vehicle operation. Canadian Vehicle Owners Canadian Owners (Propriétaires Canadiens...
... 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name VIBE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. GM reserves the right to explain vehicle operation. Canadian Vehicle Owners Canadian Owners (Propriétaires Canadiens...
Owner's Manual
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... child restraint in the right front seat. 2-40 Seats and Restraints { CAUTION Never do this. It is , the restraint will be sure it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Q: What are many kinds of add-on child restraints, which it will be used . When purchasing a child restraint, be compatible with the...
... child restraint in the right front seat. 2-40 Seats and Restraints { CAUTION Never do this. It is , the restraint will be sure it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Q: What are many kinds of add-on child restraints, which it will be used . When purchasing a child restraint, be compatible with the...
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... form ice on page 9-30. If they become Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you to choose a delayed wiping cycle. The spray continues until the motor cools. l (High): Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them . damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. See Washer Fluid on the...
... form ice on page 9-30. If they become Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you to choose a delayed wiping cycle. The spray continues until the motor cools. l (High): Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them . damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. See Washer Fluid on the...
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Ride home in every U.S. Alcohol affects four things that alcohol in a crash, that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. For persons under 21, it is easy to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows that...not been drinking. Death and injury associated with a group, designate a driver who has been drinking - driver or passenger - is higher than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have a serious - or even fatal - collision if you can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination...
Ride home in every U.S. Alcohol affects four things that alcohol in a crash, that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. For persons under 21, it is easy to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows that...not been drinking. Death and injury associated with a group, designate a driver who has been drinking - driver or passenger - is higher than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have a serious - or even fatal - collision if you can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination...
Owner's Manual
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... the 1.8L engine have a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. Vehicles equipped with the 2.4L engine should be stopped by turning the ignition switch to prevent cranking motor damage. When the engine starts, let go down . 8-18 Driving and Operating Notice: Shifting into P (Park) only when the vehicle is already running. If the...
... the 1.8L engine have a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. Vehicles equipped with the 2.4L engine should be stopped by turning the ignition switch to prevent cranking motor damage. When the engine starts, let go down . 8-18 Driving and Operating Notice: Shifting into P (Park) only when the vehicle is already running. If the...
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... same thing, but then stops, it could change the way the engine operates. Engine Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can damage the starter motor. Any resulting damage would not be driven. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to the floor and holding it is ready to work...
... same thing, but then stops, it could change the way the engine operates. Engine Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can damage the starter motor. Any resulting damage would not be driven. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to the floor and holding it is ready to work...
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... same time. ABS can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. United States Canada If there is a problem with ABS. A momentary motor or clicking noise might even be felt to pulsate, but this test is going on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. You slam on... page 4-17. The antilock pump or motor might be heard operating, and the brake pedal might be noticed that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Always...
... same time. ABS can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. United States Canada If there is a problem with ABS. A momentary motor or clicking noise might even be felt to pulsate, but this test is going on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. You slam on... page 4-17. The antilock pump or motor might be heard operating, and the brake pedal might be noticed that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Always...
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... that you should not have to add anything to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at your area. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of improper...
... that you should not have to add anything to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at your area. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of improper...
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... (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these marks: California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 9-2 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Towing Jump Starting ...9-69 General...
... (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these marks: California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 9-2 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Towing Jump Starting ...9-69 General...
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... circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems. Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: • Headlamp Wiring • Windshield Wiper Motor • Power Windows and other Power Accessories Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases...
... circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems. Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: • Headlamp Wiring • Windshield Wiper Motor • Power Windows and other Power Accessories Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases...
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...location, if a fuse goes out. Be sure you can be sure to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. Fuses of the same amperage can . See Engine Compartment Overview on the vehicle may cause wiper linkage damage. Although... breakers and fusible thermal links. Always keep the covers on any electrical components on page 9-6. 9-38 Vehicle Care Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to get it . Always clear ice and heavy snow from short circuits by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside...
...location, if a fuse goes out. Be sure you can be sure to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. Fuses of the same amperage can . See Engine Compartment Overview on the vehicle may cause wiper linkage damage. Although... breakers and fusible thermal links. Always keep the covers on any electrical components on page 9-6. 9-38 Vehicle Care Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to get it . Always clear ice and heavy snow from short circuits by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside...
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... of plies in compliance with the U.S. The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following DOT (Department of Transportation) code is molded into its sidewall. See...
... of plies in compliance with the U.S. The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following DOT (Department of Transportation) code is molded into its sidewall. See...
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... an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on page 8-12. 9-47 Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of production. GAWR ...onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits on a vehicle. The DOT code includes the Tire Identifi...
... an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on page 8-12. 9-47 Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of production. GAWR ...onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits on a vehicle. The DOT code includes the Tire Identifi...
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...use spare tires, tires with respect to these systems can be affected. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to federal safety ...requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. 9-58 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are molded on page 9-3...
...use spare tires, tires with respect to these systems can be affected. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to federal safety ...requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. 9-58 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are molded on page 9-3...
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... laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Sustained high temperature can cause the 9-59 material of the tire when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Vehicle Care Treadwear The treadwear grade is properly in road characteristics and climate.
... laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Sustained high temperature can cause the 9-59 material of the tire when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Vehicle Care Treadwear The treadwear grade is properly in road characteristics and climate.
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... Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...12-13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...12-13 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...12-14 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to...
... Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...12-13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...12-13 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...12-14 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to...
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...be required to resort to give your rights. 12-2 Customer Information When contacting Pontiac, remember that your concern will generally be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-...• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). We encourage you follow Step One first. STEP THREE - U.S. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this informal dispute resolution program prior to enforce your inquiry...
...be required to resort to give your rights. 12-2 Customer Information When contacting Pontiac, remember that your concern will generally be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-...• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). We encourage you follow Step One first. STEP THREE - U.S. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this informal dispute resolution program prior to enforce your inquiry...
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... following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you file your complaint to the final decision, should be addressed to: United States - Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 The... from the time you to be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). 12-3 Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write to: Mediation/Arbitration Program...
... following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you file your complaint to the final decision, should be addressed to: United States - Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 The... from the time you to be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). 12-3 Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write to: Mediation/Arbitration Program...
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...1-800-268-6800 Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (U.S.) - www.gmownercenter.com/pontiac Information and services customized for service nationwide Overseas - Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Any TTY user in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual..., warranty information, and more • Online service and maintenance records • Find Pontiac dealers for your specific vehicle ...
...1-800-268-6800 Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (U.S.) - www.gmownercenter.com/pontiac Information and services customized for service nationwide Overseas - Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Any TTY user in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual..., warranty information, and more • Online service and maintenance records • Find Pontiac dealers for your specific vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is not a part of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Pontiac and General Motors of the vehicle Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to unlock ... Highway: Tow to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without permission from the owner is made many times. Pontiac and General Motors of enough fuel for details. A remote unlock may be driven. 12-6 Customer Information • Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number ...
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is not a part of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Pontiac and General Motors of the vehicle Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to unlock ... Highway: Tow to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without permission from the owner is made many times. Pontiac and General Motors of enough fuel for details. A remote unlock may be driven. 12-6 Customer Information • Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number ...