2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 280

10-12 Service and Maintenance Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10-15. Seat Operation Check Make sure the head restraints stay in position and all seat latches lock. Check that the recliner holds by pushing and pulling the seatback while it is reclined. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment, and any folding seat hardware. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10-15 tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication might be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Starter Switch Check See Starter Switch Check on page 9-30. { CAUTION When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 8-33. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer/retailer for service. • For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). • For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only if you push the ignition key in farther, while turning it toward LOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.