2004 Pontiac VIBE Owners Manual

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at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and where to ﬁnd it, see Loading Your Vehicle on page4-32. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. {CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It’s all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily, it was developed for use on your vehicle. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the index. {CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. 5-71 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum selection width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the Unites States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (11⁄2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart signiﬁcantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction — AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on speciﬁed government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 5-72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Temperature — A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inﬂated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinﬂation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 5-73 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. {CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See ChangingaFlatTireonpage5-77 for more information. 5-74 Used Replacement Wheels {CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires for front-wheel-drive vehicles. If your vehicle has all-wheel-drive, install the tire chains on the front or all four tires but never on the rear tires only. Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle. 5-75 If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel ﬁrmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. {CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a ﬂat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a ﬂat tire. If a tire goes ﬂat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a ﬂat tire safely. 5-76 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. {CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake ﬁrmly. 2. Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK (P), or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. 5-77 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack, wheel wrench, jack handle and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the ﬂoor of the cargo area. To remove the spare tire and tools do the following: 1. Turn the two lock knobs on the ﬂoor of the cargo area to UNLOCK. 5-78 2. Lift up the cargo area ﬂoor panel, remove the hook attached to the bottom side of the panel and hook it over the weatherstripping. Notice: Make sure to place the hook in the proper location in order to avoid damaging the vehicle. Be sure to remove the hook when ﬁnished and place it back in its original position before closing the liftgate. 3. Remove the jack from the tray on the right side of the compartment and the jack handle and wheel wrench from the top side of the compartment. 4. Unscrew the center retaining nut and lift up the plastic tray to expose the compact spare tire. 5. Unscrew the center bolt from the compact spare tire and pull out the compact spare tire. See Compact SpareTireonpage5-88 for more information about the compact spare tire. 5-79 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle (B) and wheel wrench (C). 6. Attach the jack handle to the jack. 7. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the lift head. 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 5-80 2. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head to ﬁt over the car ﬂange between the two notches. {CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 5-81 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt underneath the wheel well. 5. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5-82 {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 6. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 5-83 {CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See “Capacities and Speciﬁcations” in the Index for wheel nut torque speciﬁcation. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See “Capacities and Speciﬁcations” in the index for the wheel nut torque speciﬁcation. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 8. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 5-84 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Return the jack, jack handle and wheel wrench to the storage area. The compact spare tire storage area is designed only for the compact spare tire, the standard tire cannot be stored there. To store the ﬂat tire do the following: 1. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the center wheel cap before storing the ﬂat tire. 2. Place the ﬂat tire on the rear cargo area ﬂoor panel with the outer side of the wheel facing up. 3. Use the tire tie-down belts located under the ﬂoor panel to secure the ﬂat tire. 4. Hook the belts (end closest to the buckle) to the rear, upper tie-down hooks. 5-85 5. Pass the belts through the center hole of the wheel. 6. Attach the other end of the belts to the rear, lower tie-down hooks. 7. Position the tire edge against the rear center end of the ﬂoor panel. Pull the end of the belts to make sure the tire is secure. 5-86 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. A. Jack B. Wheel Wrench C. Bolt D. Spare Tire E. Jack Handle F. Nut Return the jack, jack handle, wheel wrench and compact spare tire to the storage area. When storing the compact spare tire, put it in place with the inner side of the wheel facing up. The compact spare tire storage area is designed only for the compact spare tire, the standard tire cannot be stored there. 5-87 Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 50 mph (80 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can ﬁnish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again. Notice: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t ﬁt. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. Notice: Tire chains won’t ﬁt your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare. 5-88 Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you are cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: • Gasoline • Benzene • Naphtha • Carbon Tetrachloride • Acetone • Paint Thinner • Turpentine • Lacquer Thinner • Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: • Alcohol • Laundry Soap • Bleach • Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning Fabric/Carpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See VehicleCare/AppearanceMaterialson page5-95. 5-89 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaning instructions described earlier. 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water and baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. 4. Let dry. Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry completely. 3. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions described earlier. Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can — before they set. • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. • If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3. Follow the directions on the container label. 4. Apply cleaner with a clean sponge. Do not saturate the material and do not rub it roughly. 5. As soon as you have cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner. 6. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, water-dampened towel or cloth. 7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry. 5-90 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. • Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you do not get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. • For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. • Neveruse oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. • Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the ﬁnish, it can harm the leather. Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reﬂections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface ﬁnish. Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust ﬁlms on interior glass. See VehicleCare/AppearanceMaterialsonpage5-95. Notice: Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid. 5-91 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. {CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6-26. Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See VehicleCare/AppearanceMaterialsonpage5-95. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be ﬂushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the ﬁnish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. 5-92 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See VehicleCare/Appearance Materials on page5-95. If your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may dull the ﬁnish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. 5-93 Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: When applying a tire dressing, always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint ﬁnish and tires. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials avaliable from your dealer. Larger areas of ﬁnish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop. 5-94 Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs ﬁrst. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Wax-Treated Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Vinyl Cleaner Glass Cleaner Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Usage Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Use on chrome or stainless steel. Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and ﬁngerprints. Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers. 5-95 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Usage Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Usage Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free. Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets, vinyl and cloth upholstery. Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics, vinyl, leather and carpet. See your General Motors parts department for these products. See PartD:RecommendedFluidsand Lubricantsonpage6-26. Finish Enhancer Swirl Remover Polish Cleaner Wax Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Removes dust, ﬁngerprints, and surface contaminants. Spray on wipe off. Removes swirl marks, ﬁne scratches and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches and protects ﬁnish. Cleans, shines and protects in one easy step, no wiping necessary. 5-96 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certiﬁcation and Service Parts labels and the certiﬁcates of title and registration. Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on your spare tire cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: • your VIN, • the model designation, • paint information and • a list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see ServicingYourAirBag-EquippedVehicleonpage1-56. 5-97 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, and not snow or ice, be sure to get it ﬁxed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is ﬁxed or goes away. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without – like the radio or air conditioner – and use its fuse, if it is of the value you need. Replace it as soon as you can. Before replacing a fuse, turn every electrical switch off. 5-98 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Fuses TAIL OBD WIPER AM2 Usage Front Parking Lamps, Taillamps, License Plate Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights, Engine Control System On-Board Diagnostic System Windshield Wipers Charging System, Air Bag System, Starter System, Engine Control Fuses STOP DOOR AM1 ECU-IG RR WIPER A/C INV P/POINT ECU-B CIG GAUGE WASHER *1 Usage 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 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 System, Automatic Transaxle Control System Gauges and Meters, Back-Up Lamps, Charging System, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Sunroof, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control Windshield Washers Engine Control System 5-99 Engine Compartment Fuse Block This engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the air cleaner. See EngineCompartment Overviewonpage5-12 for more information on location. Fuses HEAD MAIN ALT-S EFI HAZARD HORN DOME 5-100 Usage Right Headlamp, Left Headlamp Fuses Charging System Electronic Fuel Injection System Turn Signal Lamps, Emergency Flasher Horn Interior Lights, Gauges and Meters, Audio System, Remote Keyless Entry System Fuses MAIN AMP MAYDAY SPARE SPARE SPARE ABS NO. 2 RDI FAN ABS NO. 1 ALT HEAD RH HEAD LH FOG Relays DIMMER FAN NO. 2 FAN NO. 1 EFI Usage Starter System, AM2 Fuse Audio Ampliﬁers Not Used Spare Fuse Spare Fuse Spare Fuse Anti-lock Brake System Electronic Cooling Fan System Anti-lock Brake System Charging System, DEFOG, HEATER, GAUGE, ECU-IG, WIPER, RR WIP, WASHER, ABS NO. 1, ABS NO. 2, RDI FAN, FOG, GAUGE, INV, AM1 Fuses Right-hand Headlamp Left-hand Headlamp Front Fog Lamps Usage Headlamp Dimmer Cooling Fan System Cooling Fan System Electronic Fuel Injection System Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle 1.8L Engine (Code 8) 1.8L Engine (Code 8) with AWD 1.8L Engine (Code L) Cooling System 1.8L Engine (Code 8) 1.8L H.O. Engine (Code L) Engine Oil with Filter 1.8L Engine (Code 8) 1.8L Engine (Code L) Fuel Tank With AWD Without AWD Capacities English 1.41 lbs 3.2 quarts 3.1 quarts 4.3 quarts 6.9 quarts 7.1 quarts 3.9 quarts 4.8 quarts 11.9 gallons 13.2 gallons Metric 0.64 kg 3.0 L 2.9 L 4.1 L 6.5 L 6.7 L 3.7 L 4.4 L 45.0 L 50.0 L 5-101 Application Manual Transaxle Five-Speed Six-Speed Rear Differential Transfer Case Wheels and Tires Wheel Nut Torque Capacities English 2.0 quarts 2.4 quarts 0.5 quarts 0.8 quarts 76 lb-ft Metric 1.9 L 2.3 L 0.5 L 0.8 L 103 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. See PartD:RecommendedFluidsandLubricantsonpage6-26. Engine L4 1.8L Engine L4 1.8L H.O. DOHC Engine Engine Speciﬁcations VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap Automatic and Manual 0.043 inch (1.1 mm) Automatic and Manual 0.043 inch (1.1 mm) 5-102 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Battery Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Engine Oil Filter (Code 8) Engine Oil Filter (Code L) Passenger Compartment Air Filter PCV Valve PCV Valve (Code 8 base model) PCV Valve (Code 8 AWD Model) PCV Valve (Code L) Spark Plugs 1.8 L Engine (Code 8) 1.8 L Engine (Code L) Number ACDelco® Part No. 19001602 GM Part No. 88969107 GM Part No. 88971573 GM Part No. 88969580 GM Part No. 88970273 GM Part No. 94859406 GM Part No. 94859404 GM Part No. 88969512 DENSO SK16R11, NGK IFR5A11 or GM Part No. 94859448 DENSO SK20R11, NGK IFR6A11 or GM Part No. 88969637 *Your engine is ﬁtted with iridium-tipped spark plugs. Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs for better engine performance. 5-103 - NOTES 5-104 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......................................6-2 Introduction ...................................................6-2 Maintenance Requirements ..............................6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................6-2 How This Section is Organized .........................6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...........6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....................6-4 Selecting the Right Schedule ...........................6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ..............6-7 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ......6-14 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ................6-19 At Each Fuel Fill ..........................................6-19 At Least Once a Month .................................6-19 At Least Twice a Year ...................................6-20 At Least Once a Year ...................................6-21 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections .........6-24 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ............................6-24 Exhaust System Inspection ............................6-24 Fuel System Inspection ..................................6-24 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...................6-25 Throttle System Inspection .............................6-25 Brake System Inspection ................................6-25 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-26 Part E: Maintenance Record ...........................6-28 6-1 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. HaveyoupurchasedtheGMProtectionPlan?ThePlan supplementsyournewvehiclewarranties.Seeyour WarrantyandOwnerAssistancebookletoryourdealer fordetails. Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper ﬂuid levels or the wrong tire inﬂation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle properly. 6-2 “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your dealer’s service department can perform for you. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists some recommended products necessary to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done. “Part E: Maintenance Record” is a place for you to record and keep track of the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Keep your maintenance receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should let your GM dealer’s service department do these jobs. Your GM dealer has GM-trained and supported service people that will perform the work using genuine GM parts. {CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, have a qualiﬁed technician do the work. If you want to get the service information, see Service PublicationsOrderingInformationonpage7-11. 6-3 When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these on your vehicle’s tire and loading information label. See LoadingYour Vehicle on page4-32. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. See GasolineOctane on page5-4. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals speciﬁed. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs may vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. 6-4 Selecting the Right Schedule First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule to follow: Short Trip/City Deﬁnition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: • Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. • Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). • You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. • If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Transfer Case Fluid Change (when trailer towing). Rear Differential Fluid Change (when trailer towing). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap, Cap Gasket and Lines Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Automatic Transaxle Check. Manual Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only) (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Oneofthereasonsyoushouldfollowthisscheduleif youoperateyourvehicleunderanyoftheseconditions isthattheseconditionscauseengineoiltobreak downsooner. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only). Valve Clearance Inspection, adjust if necessary (or every 48 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). 6-5 At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Or 48 Months, Whichever Occurs First) — Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Spark Plug Replacement. Theseintervalsonlysummarizemaintenanceservices. Besuretofollowthecompletescheduledmaintenance onthefollowingpages. Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions Drivingavehiclewithafullywarmedengineunder highwayconditionswillcauseengineoiltobreakdown slower. Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Tire Rotation. 6-6 Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap, Cap Gasket and Lines Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Automatic Transaxle Fluid Check. Manual Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only) (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only). Valve Clearance Inspection, adjust if necessary (or every 48 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (or 48 Months, Whichever Occurs First) — Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Spark Plug Replacement. Theseintervalsonlysummarizemaintenanceservices. Besuretofollowthecompletescheduledmaintenance onthefollowingpages. Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The service shown at 120,000 miles (200 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 120,000 miles (200 000 km) for the life of this vehicle. See PartB:OwnerChecksandServicesonpage6-19 and PartC:PeriodicMaintenanceInspectionson page6-24. Footnotes † TheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyorthe CaliforniaAirResourcesBoardhasdeterminedthatthe failuretoperformthismaintenanceitemwillnotnullify theemissionwarrantyorlimitrecallliabilitypriorto thecompletionofthevehicle’susefullife.We,however, urgethatallrecommendedmaintenanceservicesbe performedattheindicatedintervalsandthe maintenanceberecorded. +Agoodtimetocheckyourbrakesisduringtire rotation.SeeBrakeSystemInspectiononpage6-25. 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 6-7 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. An EmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. q Change transfer case ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. q Change rear differential ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. An EmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 6-8 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. q Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Replace parts as needed. AnEmission ControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) q Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolantonpage5-27 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Change manual transaxle ﬂuid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer. q Check automatic transaxle ﬂuid. q Change transfer case ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. q Change rear differential ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 6-9 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. q Check automatic transaxle ﬂuid. q Change transfer case ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. q Change rear differential ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 6-10 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmission ControlService. q Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration. Adjust valve clearance to factory speciﬁcations if necessary (or every 48 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Replace parts as needed. AnEmission ControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolantonpage5-27 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Change manual transaxle ﬂuid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer. q Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. Ifyoudonotuseyourvehicleunderanyofthese conditions,checktheﬂuid.SeePartD:Recommended FluidsandLubricantsonpage6-26 for the proper ﬂuid to use. q Change transfer case ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. q Change rear differential ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 6-11 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. An EmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). AnEmissionControlService. q Change transfer case ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. q Change rear differential ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 6-12 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. An EmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection). AnEmissionControl Service. q Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks (or every 24 months whichever occurs ﬁrst). Replace parts as needed. AnEmission ControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) q Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolantonpage5-27 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Change manual transaxle ﬂuid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer. q Check automatic transaxle ﬂuid. q Change transfer case ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. q Change rear differential ﬂuid when doing frequent trailer towing. 6-13 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotation on page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace ﬁlter if necessary. An EmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. 120,000 Miles (200 000 km) q Replace spark plugs. AnEmissionControlService. Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 120,000 miles (200 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 120,000 miles (200 000 km) for the life of this vehicle. See PartB:OwnerChecksandServicesonpage6-19 and PartC:PeriodicMaintenanceInspectionson page6-24. Footnotes † TheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyorthe CaliforniaAirResourcesBoardhasdeterminedthatthe failuretoperformthismaintenanceitemwillnotnullify theemissionwarrantyorlimitrecallliabilitypriorto thecompletionofthevehicle’susefullife.We,however, urgethatallrecommendedmaintenanceservicesbe performedattheindicatedintervalsandthe maintenanceberecorded. +Agoodtimetocheckyourbrakesisduringtire rotation.SeeBrakeSystemInspectiononpage6-25. 6-14 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) q Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. AnEmission ControlService. Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Replace parts as needed. AnEmission ControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolantonpage5-27 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Change manual transaxle ﬂuid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer. q Check automatic transaxle ﬂuid. 6-15 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) 6-16 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmission ControlService. q Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControlService. Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Replace parts as needed. AnEmission ControlService.(Seefootnote†.) Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration. Adjust valve clearance to factory speciﬁcations if necessary (or every 48 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An EmissionControlService. q Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolantonpage5-27 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Change manual transaxle ﬂuid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer. q Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, check the ﬂuid. See PartD:Recommended FluidsandLubricantsonpage6-26 for the proper ﬂuid to use. 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). AnEmissionControlService. 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) 6-17 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. q Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. AnEmission ControlService. Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Replace parts as needed. AnEmission ControlService.(Seefootnote†.) Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). AnEmissionControlService. q Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolantonpage5-27 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. AnEmissionControlService.(Seefootnote†.) q Change manual transaxle ﬂuid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer. q Check automatic transaxle ﬂuid. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) q Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). AnEmissionControl Service. q Rotate tires. See TireInspectionandRotationon page5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote+.) 120,000 Miles (200 000 km) q Replace spark plugs. AnEmissionControlService. 6-18 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. At Each Fuel Fill Itisimportantforyouoraservicestationattendantto performtheseunderhoodchecksateachfuelﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See EngineOilonpage5-16 for further details. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mixture if necessary. See EngineCoolanton page5-27 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. See WindshieldWasherFluidonpage5-39 for further details. Hood Latch Operation Check Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from opening all the way when the primary latch is released. Make sure the hood closes ﬁrmly. See HoodRelease on page5-10 for further details. At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Don’t forget to check your spare tire. See Tiresonpage5-69 for further details. 6-19 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see CleaningtheOutsideofYourVehicleonpage5-92. 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 page6-26.

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2004 Pontiac VIBE Owners Manual