2006 Pontiac VIBE Owners Manual

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Gage Gasoline Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-35 Fuel .......................................................... 3-41 Speedometer .............................................. 3-26 Tachometer ................................................. 3-27 Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-6 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-34 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5 H Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-5 Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-90 Headlamps Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-14 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-46 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-46 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ......................................... 5-46 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-14 Heater ........................................................... 3-18 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ............................... 1-3 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-40 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-24 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-25 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-15 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-28 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-58 Inspection Brake System ............................................. 6-18 Engine Cooling System ................................ 6-18 Exhaust System .......................................... 6-17 Fuel System ............................................... 6-18 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-17 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ......................................... 6-17 Throttle System ........................................... 6-18 Instrument Panel Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Storage Area .............................................. 2-34 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness .................................................. 3-15 Cluster ....................................................... 3-25 Interior Lamps Control ..................................... 3-15 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-41 K Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-3 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-53 Lamps Exterior ...................................................... 3-13 Fog ........................................................... 3-15 Interior Control ............................................ 3-15 Reading ..................................................... 3-16 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-37 Liftgate/Liftglass ................................................ 2-9 Liftglass/Liftgate ................................................ 2-9 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-28 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-33 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-32 Charging System ......................................... 3-31 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-39 Door Ajar ................................................... 3-40 Light (cont.) Highbeam On ............................................. 3-40 Lights On Reminder ..................................... 3-39 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-41 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ................... 3-33 Low Washer Fluid Warning ........................... 3-40 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-35 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-38 Overdrive Off .............................................. 3-40 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-29 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-27 StabiliTrak® Indicator .................................... 3-34 Taillamp Indicator ......................................... 3-39 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-34 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-34 Lighting Entry ......................................................... 3-16 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-31 Locks Door ........................................................... 2-6 Power Door .................................................. 2-7 Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-8 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-15 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-41 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ....................... 3-40 M Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ............ 5-98 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-13 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-13 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-14 At Least Twice a Year .................................. 6-14 Brake System Inspection .............................. 6-18 Engine Cooling System Inspection ................. 6-18 Exhaust System Inspection ........................... 6-17 Fuel System Inspection ................................ 6-18 How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ............. 6-13 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-17 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . 6-19 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-21 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-5 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection .......................... 6-17 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Throttle System Inspection ............................ 6-18 Using .......................................................... 6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-35 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Manual Transaxle Fluid .......................................................... 5-24 Operation ................................................... 2-21 Manual Windows ............................................ 2-11 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-30 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-30 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-31 Outside Remote Control Mirrors ..................... 2-31 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-14 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 5-98 O Odometer ...................................................... 3-26 Odometers, Trip .............................................. 3-26 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-14 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-16 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-38 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-26 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-32 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-21 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-31 Remote Controls Mirrors ............................... 2-31 Overdrive Off ................................................. 2-21 Overdrive Off Light .......................................... 3-40 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Panic Brake Assist .......................................... 4-11 Park (P) Shifting Into ................................................ 2-25 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-26 Parking Brake ........................................................ 2-24 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-28 Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-27 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-13 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-17 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-19 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-21 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-29 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-22 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-59 Passing ......................................................... 4-14 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...................................... 3-16 Door Locks .................................................. 2-7 Electrical System ......................................... 5-91 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ................. 3-17 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-35 Windows .................................................... 2-11 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-25 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-13 R Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-28 Radios .......................................................... 3-42 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-78 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-78 Radio with CD .................................... 3-43, 3-54 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-66 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-43 Understanding Reception .............................. 3-77 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-16 Rear Cargo Accessory Track System ................. 2-36 Rear Door Security Locks .................................. 2-8 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-7 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-22 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-35 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......................... 3-10 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-30 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-30 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-3 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-37 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-73 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-71 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-51 10 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-14 General Motors ........................................... 7-14 United States Government ............................ 7-13 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-66 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-67 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-22 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-31 Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-29 Safety Belt Safety Belts Pretensioners .............................................. 1-25 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-27 Care of ...................................................... 5-84 Driver Position ............................................ 1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-13 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-22 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-22 Safety Belts (cont.) Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-25 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-9 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................ 1-21 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-5 Seatback, Folding Passenger ............................. 1-6 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ............................. 1-3 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-5 Manual ........................................................ 1-2 Passenger Folding Seatback ........................... 1-6 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-7 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-3 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-42 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-45 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-5 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-3 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-35 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-14 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-64 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-43 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-87 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-21 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7 Spare Tire Compact .................................................... 5-81 Installing .................................................... 5-73 Removing ................................................... 5-71 Storing ....................................................... 5-78 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ................................. 5-96 Speedometer .................................................. 3-26 StabiliTrak® System ......................................... 4-10 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ................................ 3-34 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-16 Steering ........................................................ 4-12 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ..................................... 6-17 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-34 Coinholder(s) .............................................. 2-34 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-34 Glove Box .................................................. 2-34 Instrument Panel Storage Area ...................... 2-34 Rear Cargo Accessory Track System .............. 2-36 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-35 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-30 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-12 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-37 11 T Tachometer .................................................... 3-27 Taillamp Indicator Light .................................... 3-39 Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps .......................... 5-49 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-34 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-12 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-12 Throttle System Inspection ............................... 6-18 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Tires ............................................................. 5-52 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .......................... 5-86 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-64 Chains ....................................................... 5-68 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-70 Cleaning .................................................... 5-87 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-81 Different Size .............................................. 5-65 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-69 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-58 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-62 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-73 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-60 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-73 12 Tires (cont.) Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-71 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-78 Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-53 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-66 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-67 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-67 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-64 Towing Traction Transaxle Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-37 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-40 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-37 Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-9 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-34 StabiliTrak® System ..................................... 4-10 Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-21 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-24 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-18 Transaxle Operation, Manual ............................ 2-21 Trip Odometers .............................................. 3-26 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 U Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-77 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-66 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-6 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-31 Parking Your ............................................... 2-27 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders .................................................... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-89 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-89 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-21 Visors ........................................................... 2-12 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-24 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...................... 3-40 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-67 Different Size .............................................. 5-65 Replacement ............................................... 5-67 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-36 Windows ....................................................... 2-10 Manual ...................................................... 2-11 Power ........................................................ 2-11 13 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning .......... 5-86 Washer ........................................................ 3-9 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-36 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-51 Wiper Fuses ............................................... 5-90 Wipers ......................................................... 3-8 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ........................ 3-10 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-26 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-78 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14

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2006 Pontiac VIBE Owners Manual