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Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the release handle with this symbol on it. It is located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. 280

Section	Page
2007 Pontiac Vibe BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	13
Passenger Folding Seatback	14
Rear Seats	16
Rear Seat Operation	16
Safety Belts	18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	18
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Driver Position	24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Rear Seat Passengers	33
Safety Belt Pretensioners	36
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	47
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	58
Airbag System	63
Where Are the Airbags?	66
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	70
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	71
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	72
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	72
Passenger Sensing System	74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	81
Restraint System Check	82
Checking the Restraint Systems	82
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	83
Features and Controls	85
Keys	87
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	90
Doors and Locks	92
Door Locks	92
Power Door Locks	94
Rear Door Security Locks	95
Liftgate/Liftglass	96
Windows	98
Manual Windows	99
Power Windows	99
Sun Visors	99
Theft-Deterrent Systems	100
Content Theft-Deterrent	100
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	102
New Vehicle Break-In	102
Ignition Positions	103
Starting the Engine	104
Engine Coolant Heater	106
Automatic Transaxle Operation	108
Overdrive Off	111
Manual Transaxle Operation	111
Parking Brake	114
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	115
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	117
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	118
Parking Over Things That Burn	118
Engine Exhaust	119
Running the Engine While Parked	120
Mirrors	121
Manual Rearview Mirror	121
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	121
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	122
Outside Remote Control Mirrors	122
Outside Convex Mirror	123
OnStar® System	123
Storage Areas	127
Glove Box	127
Cupholder(s)	127
Coinholder(s)	127
Instrument Panel Storage Area	127
Center Console Storage Area	127
Floor Mats	127
Rear Storage Area	128
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System	129
Cargo Cover	129
Cargo Tie Downs	130
Sunroof	131
Instrument Panel	133
Instrument Panel Overview	136
Hazard Warning Flashers	138
Other Warning Devices	138
Horn	138
Tilt Wheel	139
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	140
Flash-to-Pass	141
Windshield Wipers	141
Windshield Washer	142
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	142
Cruise Control	143
Exterior Lamps	146
Headlamps on Reminder	146
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	147
Automatic Headlamp System	147
Fog Lamps	148
Instrument Panel Brightness	148
Interior Lamps Control	149
Entry Lighting	149
Reading Lamps	150
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	150
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current	151
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	151
Climate Controls	152
Climate Control System	152
Outlet Adjustment	155
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	156
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	158
Instrument Panel Cluster	159
Speedometer and Odometer	160
Trip Odometers	160
Tachometer	161
Safety Belt Reminder Light	161
Airbag Readiness Light	162
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	163
Charging System Light	165
Brake System Warning Light	166
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	167
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light	167
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	168
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	168
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	169
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	170
Oil Pressure Light	173
Lights On Reminder	174
Taillamp Indicator Light	174
Cruise Control Light	174
Overdrive Off Light	174
Highbeam On Light	175
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	175
Door Ajar Light	175
Fuel Gage	175
Low Fuel Warning Light	177
Audio System(s)	177
Setting the Time	178
Radio with CD (Base Level)	179
Radio with CD (MP3)	188
Radio with Six-Disc CD	198
Using an MP3	210
XM Radio Messages	216
Radio Reception	218
Care of Your CDs	219
Care of the CD Player	219
Fixed Mast Antenna	219
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	219
Driving Your Vehicle	221
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	222
Defensive Driving	222
Drunken Driving	223
Control of a Vehicle	226
Braking	226
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	227
Braking in Emergencies	229
Traction Control System (TCS)	230
StabiliTrak® System	231
Panic Brake Assist	231
Steering	232
Off-Road Recovery	234
Passing	235
Loss of Control	237
Driving at Night	238
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	239
City Driving	242
Freeway Driving	243
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	244
Highway Hypnosis	245
Hill and Mountain Roads	246
Winter Driving	248
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	252
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	253
Loading Your Vehicle	253
Towing	259
Towing Your Vehicle	259
Recreational Vehicle Towing	259
Towing a Trailer	261
Service and Appearance Care	269
Service	272
Accessories and Modifications	272
California Proposition 65 Warning	273
Doing Your Own Service Work	273
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	274
Fuel	274
Gasoline Octane	274
Gasoline Specifications	274
California Fuel	275
Additives	275
Fuels in Foreign Countries	276
Filling the Tank	277
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	279
Checking Things Under the Hood	280
Hood Release	280
Engine Compartment Overview	282
Engine Oil	284
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	288
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	290
Manual Transaxle Fluid	292
Hydraulic Clutch	293
Engine Coolant	294
Radiator Pressure Cap	297
Engine Overheating	297
Cooling System	299
Power Steering Fluid	304
Windshield Washer Fluid	305
Brakes	306
Battery	309
Jump Starting	310
Bulb Replacement	315
Halogen Bulbs	315
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	316
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	317
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	318
Back-Up Lamps	320
Replacement Bulbs	320
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	321
Tires	322
Tire Sidewall Labeling	323
Tire Terminology and Definitions	326
Inflation - Tire Pressure	329
Tire Pressure Monitor System	330
Tire Inspection and Rotation	333
When It Is Time for New Tires	335
Buying New Tires	336
Different Size Tires and Wheels	337
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	338
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	339
Wheel Replacement	340
Tire Chains	341
If a Tire Goes Flat	342
Changing a Flat Tire	343
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	344
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	346
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	351
Compact Spare Tire	354
Appearance Care	354
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	354
Fabric/Carpet	356
Leather	356
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	357
Care of Safety Belts	357
Weatherstrips	358
Washing Your Vehicle	358
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	358
Finish Care	358
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	359
Aluminum Wheels	359
Tires	360
Sheet Metal Damage	360
Finish Damage	361
Underbody Maintenance	361
Chemical Paint Spotting	361
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	362
Vehicle Identification	363
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	363
Service Parts Identification Label	363
Electrical System	364
Add-On Electrical Equipment	364
Headlamp Wiring	364
Windshield Wiper Fuses	364
Power Windows and Other Power Options	364
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	365
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	365
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	367
Capacities and Specifications	369
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	370
Engine Drive Belt Routing	371
Maintenance Schedule	373
Maintenance Schedule	374
Introduction	374
Maintenance Requirements	374
Your Vehicle and the Environment	374
How This Section is Organized	374
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	376
Using the Maintenance Schedule	376
Scheduled Maintenance	377
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	386
At Each Fuel Fill	386
At Least Once a Month	386
At Least Twice a Year	387
At Least Once a Year	388
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	392
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	392
Exhaust System Inspection	392
Fuel System Inspection	392
Engine Cooling System Inspection	393
Throttle System Inspection	393
Brake System Inspection	393
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	394
Part E: Maintenance Record	396
Customer Assistance Information	399
Customer Assistance and Information	400
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	400
Online Owner Center	403
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	404
Customer Assistance Offices	404
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	405
Roadside Assistance Program	406
Courtesy Transportation	409
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	411
Collision Damage Repair	412
Reporting Safety Defects	416
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	416
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	416
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	417
Service Publications Ordering Information	417