Pontiac 2003 Vibe User Manual
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- 2003 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual
- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
- Seats and Controls
- Driver's Seat Height Adjuster
- Reclining Front Seatbacks
- Front Passenger Folding Seatback
- Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
- Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
- Driver Position
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
- Right Front Passenger Position
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Restraint Systems for Children
- Older Children
- Safety Belt Extender
- Checking Your Restraint Systems
- Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
- Section 2 Features and Controls
- Windows
- Keys
- Door Locks
- Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
- Liftgate/Liftglass
- Theft
- Key in the Ignition
- Parking at Night
- Parking Lots
- Content Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)
- New Vehicle "Break-In"
- Ignition Positions
- Starting Your Engine
- Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
- Automatic Transaxle Operation
- Manual Transaxle Operation
- Parking Brake
- Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)
- Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only)
- Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)
- Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)
- Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only)
- Parking Over Things That Burn
- Engine Exhaust
- Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle)
- Horn
- Tilt Wheel
- Turn Signal/Malfunction Lever
- Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
- Windshield Wipers
- Cruise Control (Option)
- Exterior Lamps
- Interior Lamps
- Mirrors
- Storage Compartments
- Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
- Accessory Power Outlet
- Power Outlet 115 Volts Alternating Current (VAC)
- Floor Mat
- Sunroof (Option)
- Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
- Instrument Panel Cluster
- Speedometer and Odometer
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
- Safety Belt Reminder Lights
- Air Bag Readiness Light
- Charging System Indicator Light
- Brake System Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
- Oil Pressure Light
- Cruise Light
- Overdrive Of Light
- Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light (Canada Only)
- Door Ajar Warning Light
- Fuel Gage
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Navigation System (Option)
- Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
- Comfort Controls
- Audio Systems
- Setting the Time
- AM-FM Radio with Compact Disc Player with Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)
- AM-FM Radio with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (Option)
- Playing the Radio
- Finding a Station
- Setting Preset Stations
- Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
- Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
- Using RDS
- Finding a PTY Station
- Setting PTY Preset Stations
- RDS Messages
- Playing a Compact Disc
- Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc
- Using Song List Mode
- Compact Disc Messages
- Navigation/Radio System (Option)
- Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
- Defensive Driving
- Drunken Driving
- Control of a Vehicle
- Braking
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System (Option)
- Steering
- Off-Road Recovery
- Passing
- Loss of Control
- Driving at Night
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
- Hydroplaning
- Driving Through Deep Standing Water
- Driving Through Flowing Water
- Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
- City Driving
- Freeway Driving
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
- Highway Hypnosis
- Hill and Mountain Roads
- Winter Driving
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
- Towing a Trailer
- If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
- Weight of the Trailer
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue
- Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
- Hitches
- Safety Chains
- Trailer Brakes
- Driving with a Trailer
- Following Distance
- Passing
- Backing Up
- Making Turns
- Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
- Driving On Grades
- Parking on Hills
- When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing
- Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
- Section 5 Problems on the Road
- Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
- Service
- Fuel
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
- Filling Your Tank
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
- Checking Things Under the Hood
- Engine Oil
- Passenger Compartment Air Filter
- Automatic Transaxle Fluid
- Manual Transaxle Fluid
- Hydraulic Clutch
- All-Wheel Drive (Option)
- Engine Coolant
- Radiator Pressure Cap
- Power Steering Fluid
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Battery
- Bulb Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
- Tires
- Appearance Care
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
- Care of Safety Belts
- Cleaning Glass Surfaces
- Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
- Weatherstrips
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
- Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Tires
- Sheet Metal Damage
- Finish Damage
- Underbody Maintenance
- Chemical Paint Spotting
- GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Service Parts Identification Label
- Electrical System
- Replacement Bulbs
- Capacities and Specifications
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
- Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
- Introduction
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
- Part E: Maintenance Record
- Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
- Customer Assistance Offices
- GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
- Roadside Assistance Program
- Courtesy Transportation
- Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
- Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
- Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
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