2006 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 257

3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 4. Reinstall the cover. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Check the fluid in the transaxle and differential at the intervals listed in Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4, and be sure to use the transaxle fluid listed in Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-19. {CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. If it is not there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. 5-21