🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Pontiac Model: Vibe Year: 2007 Codes Vin Prefix: 1GND Generation Generation Designation: XG10 (First Generation) 👋 Introduction Market Position Market Position: Compact hatchback/wagon, positioned as an affordable, practical, and fuel-efficient vehicle with a strong emphasis on versatility and value. Often cross-shopped with vehicles like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Mazda3. Competitive Analysis Competitive Analysis: The 2007 Pontiac Vibe, a product of GM's partnership with Toyota, shares its platform with the Toyota Matrix. This collaboration ensured robust engineering, reliability, and a focus on practicality, distinguishing it in a competitive segment. Key Features Key Features: Flexible cargo space, efficient engine options, reliable powertrain (shared with Toyota), hatchback utility, comfortable interior for its class. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Coverage Areas: Operation, controls, convenience features, safety systems, maintenance, basic troubleshooting Page Count Estimated Page Count: ~200-250 Manual Type Manual Type: Owner's Manual Language Language: English Format Format: Electronic (PDF) File Accessibility File Accessibility: Readable and printable on Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Systems Covered: Instrument panel, driver controls, seating and restraints, climate control, audio system, lighting, power windows/locks, starting and operating, driving and operating, controls, dashboard indicators, instrument cluster, fuel economy, parking, towing, maintenance and care, fluids and capacities, tire pressure, oil changes, filter replacements, basic troubleshooting, warning lights, emergency procedures, changing a flat tire, jump starting a battery Procedures Included Procedures Included: Daily checks, fluid level checks, tire pressure checks, starting and stopping the engine, using cruise control, operating climate control, using infotainment features, adjusting seats and mirrors, proper use of seatbelts and airbags, basic maintenance tasks (e.g., checking oil, washer fluid), emergency procedures Technical Depth Technical Depth: Basic owner-level operation and maintenance. Does not include detailed diagnostic procedures or complex repair instructions typically found in service manuals. Specific Procedures Specific Procedures: Operation of the trip odometer, setting the clock, using the interior lights, fuel door operation, windshield wiper speed adjustment, rear wiper operation, defogger usage, emergency brake engagement and release. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Format: Portable Document Format (PDF) Print Quality Print Quality: High resolution, suitable for printing on standard office/home printers. Binding Type Binding Type: N/A (Digital) Paper Type Paper Type: N/A (Digital) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Code: 1ZZ-FE Displacement: 1.8 Liters (1794 cc) Configuration: Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve Horsepower: 126 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque: 122 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm Performance Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Engine Variant Gt Engine Code: 2ZZ-GE Gt Engine Notes: The GT model featured the higher-output 2ZZ-GE engine with Toyota's VVTL-i technology, offering a distinct power band and engagement. Gt Engine Variant Gt Displacement: 1.8 Liters (1796 cc) Gt Configuration: Inline 4-cylinder, VVTL-i (Variable Valve Timing with Lift intelligence), DOHC, 16-valve Gt Horsepower: 170 hp @ 7800 rpm Gt Torque: 130 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm 🔧 Transmission Standard Standard Transmission Type: 5-Speed Manual Optional Optional Transmission Type: 4-Speed Automatic (with electronically controlled overdrive) Features Transmission Features: Front-wheel drive (FWD) standard on all trims. GT models typically came with the 5-speed manual transmission. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: 169.1 inches (4295 mm) Width: 69.7 inches (1770 mm) Height: 60.0 inches (1525 mm) Wheelbase: 102.4 inches (2600 mm) Cargo Cargo Volume Seats Up: ~20.5 cubic feet Cargo Volume Seats Down: ~60.4 cubic feet Weights Curb Weight Approx: ~2,650 - 2,800 lbs Interior Seating Capacity: 5 passengers 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Rollover Rating: 4/5 Stars IIHS Front Crash Rating: Good IIHS Side Crash Rating: Good Active Features Active Safety Features: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS) (standard on GT, optional on base models) Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Not standard on 2007 models. Passive Features Passive Safety Features: Front airbags (driver and passenger), front side-impact airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags (optional/standard depending on trim), front seatbelt pretensioners, LATCH child seat anchors 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Infotainment Features: Standard AM/FM stereo with CD player, optional satellite radio compatibility, optional premium audio system with amplifier and subwoofer (Harman Kardon on some trims). Driver Assistance Driver Assistance Features: Cruise control. Limited advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) compared to modern vehicles. Connectivity Connectivity Options: Auxiliary audio input jack (on some models/head units). 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first (depending on driving conditions and oil type used). Tire Rotation Interval: Every 7,500 miles Major Service Interval: Refer to manual for specific mileages (e.g., spark plug replacement, coolant flush, brake fluid replacement). Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Specification: SAE 5W-30 (API Certified) Coolant Type: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) or equivalent (typically P-HOAT formulation, pink color) Transmission Fluid Type Auto: Dexron III or equivalent (check manual for specific part number/spec) Brake Fluid Type: DOT 3 Power Steering Fluid: Dexron III or equivalent (check manual for specific...
Compact hatchback/wagon, positioned as an affordable, practical, and fuel-efficient vehicle with a strong emphasis on versatility and value. Often cross-shopped with vehicles like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Mazda3.
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis:
The 2007 Pontiac Vibe, a product of GM's partnership with Toyota, shares its platform with the Toyota Matrix. This collaboration ensured robust engineering, reliability, and a focus on practicality, distinguishing it in a competitive segment.
Key Features
Key Features:
Flexible cargo space, efficient engine options, reliable powertrain (shared with Toyota), hatchback utility, comfortable interior for its class.
Readable and printable on Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Systems Covered:
Instrument panel, driver controls, seating and restraints, climate control, audio system, lighting, power windows/locks, starting and operating, driving and operating, controls, dashboard indicators, instrument cluster, fuel economy, parking, towing, maintenance and care, fluids and capacities, tire pressure, oil changes, filter replacements, basic troubleshooting, warning lights, emergency procedures, changing a flat tire, jump starting a battery
Procedures Included
Procedures Included:
Daily checks, fluid level checks, tire pressure checks, starting and stopping the engine, using cruise control, operating climate control, using infotainment features, adjusting seats and mirrors, proper use of seatbelts and airbags, basic maintenance tasks (e.g., checking oil, washer fluid), emergency procedures
Technical Depth
Technical Depth:
Basic owner-level operation and maintenance. Does not include detailed diagnostic procedures or complex repair instructions typically found in service manuals.
Specific Procedures
Specific Procedures:
Operation of the trip odometer, setting the clock, using the interior lights, fuel door operation, windshield wiper speed adjustment, rear wiper operation, defogger usage, emergency brake engagement and release.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
File Format:
Portable Document Format (PDF)
Print Quality
Print Quality:
High resolution, suitable for printing on standard office/home printers.
Binding Type
Binding Type:
N/A (Digital)
Paper Type
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Code:
1ZZ-FE
Displacement:
1.8 Liters (1794 cc)
Configuration:
Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve
Horsepower:
126 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
122 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Performance
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Engine Variant
Gt Engine Code:
2ZZ-GE
Gt Engine Notes:
The GT model featured the higher-output 2ZZ-GE engine with Toyota's VVTL-i technology, offering a distinct power band and engagement.
Front-wheel drive (FWD) standard on all trims. GT models typically came with the 5-speed manual transmission.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
169.1 inches (4295 mm)
Width:
69.7 inches (1770 mm)
Height:
60.0 inches (1525 mm)
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches (2600 mm)
Cargo
Cargo Volume Seats Up:
~20.5 cubic feet
Cargo Volume Seats Down:
~60.4 cubic feet
Weights
Curb Weight Approx:
~2,650 - 2,800 lbs
Interior
Seating Capacity:
5 passengers
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4/5 Stars
IIHS Front Crash Rating:
Good
IIHS Side Crash Rating:
Good
Active Features
Active Safety Features:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS) (standard on GT, optional on base models)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Not standard on 2007 models.
Passive Features
Passive Safety Features:
Front airbags (driver and passenger), front side-impact airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags (optional/standard depending on trim), front seatbelt pretensioners, LATCH child seat anchors
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Infotainment Features:
Standard AM/FM stereo with CD player, optional satellite radio compatibility, optional premium audio system with amplifier and subwoofer (Harman Kardon on some trims).
Driver Assistance
Driver Assistance Features:
Cruise control. Limited advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) compared to modern vehicles.
Connectivity
Connectivity Options:
Auxiliary audio input jack (on some models/head units).
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first (depending on driving conditions and oil type used).
Tire Rotation Interval:
Every 7,500 miles
Major Service Interval:
Refer to manual for specific mileages (e.g., spark plug replacement, coolant flush, brake fluid replacement).
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Specification:
SAE 5W-30 (API Certified)
Coolant Type:
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) or equivalent (typically P-HOAT formulation, pink color)
Transmission Fluid Type Auto:
Dexron III or equivalent (check manual for specific part number/spec)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3
Power Steering Fluid:
Dexron III or equivalent (check manual for specific part number/spec)
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approx. 4.0 US quarts (3.8 L) with filter change (1ZZ-FE)
Known Issues
Known Issues:
Exhaust manifold cracks (especially on the 1ZZ-FE engine), oil consumption (on higher mileage 1ZZ-FE engines), water pump leaks, occasional ABS sensor failures.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Heritage:
Pontiac was a performance-oriented division of General Motors, known for models like the GTO, Firebird, and Trans Am. In its later years, Pontiac diversified its lineup, including collaborations like the Vibe.
Model Evolution
Model Evolution:
The Pontiac Vibe was introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model year vehicle, developed in partnership with Toyota. It shared its platform and many components with the second-generation Toyota Matrix. The first generation ran from 2003-2008, with the 2007 model year representing the latter half of this generation.
Production
Production Location:
Fremont, California, USA (NUMMI plant, a GM-Toyota joint venture)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Recognized For:
Value, practicality, fuel efficiency, and reliability due to its Toyota mechanical underpinnings.
Ratings
Konsumen Reports Rating:
Generally received favorable ratings for predicted reliability and owner satisfaction, reflecting its Toyota heritage.
Certifications
Certifications:
Meets all U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for the 2007 model year.
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