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Pontiac 2006 Vibe Owner's Manual (388 pages)

Brand: Pontiac | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- Canadian Owners
  2
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
  - Table of Contents
    7
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Manual Seats
    8
  - Driver Seat Height Adjuster
    9
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    9
  - Head Restraints
    11
  - Passenger Folding Seatback
    12
  - Rear Seat Operation
    13
- Rear Seats
  
  13
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    15
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    16
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    19
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    20
  - Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
    27
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    28
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    28
  - Rear Seat Passengers
    28
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    29
  - Safety Belt Pretensioners
    31
  - Safety Belt Extender
    31
  - Child Restraints
    32
  - Older Children
    32
- Safety Belts
  
  32
  - Infants and Young Children
    34
- Child Restraint Systems
  
  37
- Airbag System
  
  55
- Restraint System Check
  
  72
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    72
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    73
Section 2 Features and Controls

75
- Features and Controls
  
  75
- Keys
  
  76
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    77
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    78
    
    Battery Replacement
    79
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    79
- Doors and Locks
  
  80
  - Door Locks
    80
  - Power Door Locks
    81
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    82
  - Liftgate/Liftglass
    83
- Windows
  
  84
  - Manual Windows
    85
  - Power Windows
    85
  - Sun Visors
    86
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  86
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    86
    
    How the System Alarm Is Activated
    87
    
    Testing the Alarm
    87
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  88
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    88
  - Ignition Positions
    89
  - Automatic Transaxle
    90
  - Starting the Engine
    90
    
    Manual Transaxle
    90
    
    Starting Procedure
    91
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    91
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    92
  - Overdrive off
    95
  - Manual Transaxle Operation
    95
  - Shift Speeds
    97
  - Parking Brake
    98
  - Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
    99
  - Shifting out of Park (P) (Automatic
    100
  - Shift Lock Release
    101
  - Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)
    101
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    102
  - Engine Exhaust
    102
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    103
- Mirrors
  
  104
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    104
  - Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    104
  - Outside Remote Control Mirrors
    105
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    105
- Onstar System
  
  106
  - Onstar Services
    106
  - Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
    107
- Storage Areas
  
  108
  - Glove Box
    108
  - Cupholder(S)
    108
  - Coinholder(S)
    108
  - Instrument Panel Storage Area
    108
  - Center Console Storage Area
    108
  - Floor Mats
    108
  - Rear Storage Area
    109
  - Rear Cargo Accessory Track System
    110
  - Cargo Cover
    110
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    111
- Sunroof
  
  111
Section 3 Instrument Panel

113
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  116
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    118
  - Horn
    118
  - Other Warning Devices
    118
  - Tilt Wheel
    118
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    119
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    119
  - Flash-To-Pass
    120
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    120
  - Windshield Wipers
    120
  - Windshield Washer
    121
  - Cruise Control
    122
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    123
    
    Ending Cruise Control
    125
    
    Erasing Speed Memory
    125
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    122
  - Exterior Lamps
    125
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    126
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    126
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    126
  - Fog Lamps
    127
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    127
  - Interior Lamps Control
    127
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    128
  - Entry Lighting
    128
  - Reading Lamps
    128
  - Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
    129
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    130
- Climate Controls
  
  130
  - Climate Control System
    130
    
    Operation
    130
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    132
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    132
  - Outlet Adjustment
    133
  - Operation Tips
    133
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    134
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  136
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    137
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    138
  - Trip Odometers
    138
  - Tachometer
    139
  - Temperature Display
    139
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    139
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    140
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    141
  - Charging System Light
    143
  - Brake System Warning Light
    144
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    145
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
    145
  - Warning Light
    145
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    146
  - Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
    146
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    147
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    147
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    149
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    149
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    150
  - Oil Pressure Light
    150
  - Maintenance Schedule
    151
  - Lights on Reminder
    151
  - Taillamp Indicator Light
    151
  - Cruise Control Light
    151
  - Door Ajar Light
    152
  - Highbeam on Light
    152
  - Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
    152
  - Overdrive off Light
    152
  - Fuel Gage
    153
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    153
- Audio System(S)
  
  154
  - Radio with CD (Base Level)
    155
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    155
    
    Playing the Radio
    156
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    156
    
    Finding a Station
    157
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    157
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    157
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    158
    
    Rds and XM
    159
    
    Rds Messages
    160
    
    Setting Preset Ptys (RDS Only)
    160
    
    Radio Messages
    161
    
    XM Radio Messages
    162
    
    Playing a CD
    164
  - Setting the Time
    155
  - Radio with CD (MP3)
    166
    
    Mp3 Format
    173
    
    Root Directory
    174
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    178
    
    Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
    181
    
    Setting Preset Ptys
    182
    
    Using Song List Mode
    187
  - Radio Reception
    189
  - Care of the CD Player
    190
  - Care of Your Cds
    190
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    190
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    190
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

191
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  191
  - Defensive Driving
    192
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  192
  - Drunken Driving
    193
  - Braking
    196
  - Control of a Vehicle
    196
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    197
    
    Using ABS
    199
  - Braking in Emergencies
    199
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    199
  - Stabilitrak System
    200
  - Panic Brake Assist
    201
    
    Power Steering
    202
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    202
  - Steering
    202
    
    Steering Tips
    202
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    203
  - Off-Road Recovery
    204
  - Passing
    204
  - Loss of Control
    205
  - Driving at Night
    207
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    208
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    209
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    209
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    209
  - City Driving
    210
  - Freeway Driving
    211
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    212
  - Highway Hypnosis
    213
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    214
  - Winter Driving
    216
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    216
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    218
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    220
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    221
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    222
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    222
    
    Certification Label
    225
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    221
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    227
    
    Dinghy Towing
    228
    
    Dolly Towing
    229
- Towing
  
  227
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    227
  - Towing a Trailer
    230
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    231
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    231
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    232
    
    Safety Chains
    233
    
    Trailer Brakes
    233
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    233
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    234
    
    Following Distance
    234
    
    Making Turns
    234
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    235
    
    Driving on Grades
    235
    
    Parking on Hills
    235
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    236
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    236
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    236
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

237
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  237
  - Service
    239
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    239
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    239
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    240
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    241
- Fuel
  
  241
  - Gasoline Octane
    241
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    242
  - California Fuel
    242
  - Additives
    242
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    243
  - Filling the Tank
    244
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    246
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  246
  - Hood Release
    247
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    248
  - Checking Engine Oil
    252
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    253
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    254
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    255
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    255
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    255
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    256
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    256
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    257
    
    How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    258
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    258
    
    How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    259
  - Manual Transaxle Fluid
    260
    
    How to Check
    260
    
    How to Add Fluid
    260
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    261
    
    When to Check and What to Use
    261
    
    How to Check and Add Fluid
    261
  - Engine Coolant
    262
    
    What to Use
    262
    
    Checking Coolant
    263
    
    Adding Coolant
    263
  - Radiator Pressure Cap
    264
  - Engine Overheating
    264
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    264
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    265
  - Cooling System
    266
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    269
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    271
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    271
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    272
    
    What to Use
    272
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    272
  - Brakes
    273
    
    What to Add
    273
    
    Brake Wear
    274
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    275
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    275
    
    Brake Adjustment
    275
    
    Vehicle Storage
    276
  - Battery
    276
  - Jump Starting
    277
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  281
- Bulb Replacement
  
  282
  - Halogen Bulbs
    282
  - Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
    282
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
    284
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
    285
  - Back-Up Lamps
    286
  - Replacement Bulbs
    287
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  287
- Tires
  
  288
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    289
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    291
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    294
    
    When to Check
    295
    
    How to Check
    295
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    296
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    298
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    300
  - Buying New Tires
    300
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    301
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    302
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    302
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    303
  - Wheel Replacement
    303
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    304
  - Tire Chains
    304
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    305
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    306
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    307
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    309
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    314
- Appearance Care
  
  317
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    317
  - Compact Spare Tire
    317
  - Fabric/Carpet
    318
  - Leather
    319
  - Care of Safety Belts
    320
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    320
  - Weatherstrips
    320
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    321
  - Finish Care
    321
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    321
  - Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
    322
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    322
    
    Tires
    323
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    323
    
    Finish Damage
    323
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    323
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    323
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    324
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  325
- Electrical System
  
  326
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    326
  - Headlamp Wiring
    326
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    326
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    327
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    327
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    328
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    330
    
    Capacities and Speciﬁcations
    332
    
    Engine Specifications
    333
  - Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
    334
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

335
- Introduction
  336
- Maintenance Requirements
  336
- Maintenance Schedule
  336
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  336
- How this Section Is Organized
  337
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  338
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  338
- Scheduled Maintenance
  339
- At each Fuel Fill
  347
- At Least Once a Month
  347
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
  347
- At Least Once a Year
  348
  - Starter Switch Check
    349
  - Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
    350
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    350
- At Least Twice a Year
  348
- Exhaust System Inspection
  351
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
  351
- Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
  351
- Brake System Inspection
  352
- Engine Cooling System Inspection
  352
- Fuel System Inspection
  352
- Throttle System Inspection
  352
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  353
- Part E: Maintenance Record
  355
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

359
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  359
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  360
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    360
  - Online Owner Center
    361
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    362
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    362
    
    Overseas - Customer Assistance
    363
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    363
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    364
    
    Canadian Roadside Assistance
    365
  - Courtesy Transportation
    365
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    365
    
    Transportation Options
    366
    
    Additional Program Information
    367
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    367
  - Collision Damage Repair
    368
    
    Collision Parts
    368
    
    Repair Facility
    369
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    369
    
    If an Accident Occurs
    370
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    371
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  371

Pontiac 2006 Vibe Getting To Know Manual (16 pages)

Brand: Pontiac | Category: Automobile | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
1
Instrument Panel
2
Instrument Panel Cluster
3
Remote Keyless Entry
4
Content Theft-Deterrent System
4
Onstar
4
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
5
Rear Center Seat Belt Operation
5
Child Restraints (LATCH)
6
Power Windows
6
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
6
Closing the Sunroof
6
Storing a Flat Tire
6
Air Filtration System
7
Automatic Lamp Control (ALC)
7
Air Conditioning System
7
Side Vent Airflow
7
Window Anti-Fog Feature
8
Front and Rear Washers/Wipers
8
Cruise Control
8
Steering Wheel Lock-Up
9
Cold Engine Speed
9
Cold Engine Shifting
9
Reverse Gear Alert Signal
10
EVAP Leak Detection Pump
10
Auxiliary Power Outlets
10
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
10
Rear Cargo Track Tie-Downs
10
115-Volt AC Power Outlet
11
Dome Lamp Control
11
Radio Data System (RDS) Operation
11
Tire Pressure Monitor
12
Stabilitrak - Stability Control System
12
Premium Fuel
13
Roadside Assistance
16
My Gmlink
16

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraint Systems

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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