At Least Once A Month; At Least Twice A Year; At Least Once A Year - Pontiac 2009 Vibe Owner's Manual

At Least Once a Month

Tire Inflation Check
Inspect the tires and make sure the
tires are inflated to the correct
pressures. Do not forget to check
the spare tire. See Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 9-47.

At Least Twice a Year

Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear,
cracking, or contamination. Clean
the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper
blades that are worn or damaged.
See Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 9-25 and
Exterior Cleaning on page 9-86 for
more information.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips
will make them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak.
Apply silicone grease with a clean
cloth. During very cold, damp
weather more frequent application
may be required. See Part D:
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-18.
Fluid Level Check
Check the power steering pump,
rear axle, transfer case, and
automatic or manual transmission
fluid levels and add as needed.
See Automatic Transmission
Fluid on page 9-14 or Manual
Transmission Fluid on page 9-16.
Check for leaks. A fluid loss in these
systems could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and
repaired at once.
Service and Maintenance

At Least Once a Year

Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with
the lubricant specified in Part D.
Seat Operation Check
Make sure the head restraints stay
in position and all seat latches
lock. Check that the recliner holds
by pushing and pulling the seatback
while it is reclined.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood latch assembly,
secondary latch, pivots, spring
anchor, release pawl, hood and body
door hinges, rear compartment, and
any folding seat hardware. Part D
tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication might be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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