Pontiac 2009 Vibe - Manual (Page 270)

Maintenance
Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections and recommended fluids
and lubricants as prescribed in this
manual are necessary to keep this
vehicle in good working condition.
Any damage caused by failure to
follow scheduled maintenance
may not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Your Vehicle and the
Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only
helps to keep the 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 the vehicle. To help
protect the environment, and to keep
the vehicle in good condition, be sure
to maintain the vehicle properly.
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
dealer/retailer do these jobs.
Your dealer/retailer has trained
and supported service people
that will perform the work using
genuine 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. See Doing Your Own
Service Work on page 9-4.
To purchase service information,
see Service Publications Ordering
Information on page 12-16.
“Part B: Owner Checks and
Services” tells what should be
checked and when. It also explains
what can easily be done to help
keep the vehicle in good condition.
11-2 Service and Maintenance
2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual