Owner's Manual
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... Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-34 OnStar® System ...2-35 Storage Areas ...2-37 Sunroof ...2-40 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25 Audio System(s) ...3-42 M Driving...
... Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-34 OnStar® System ...2-35 Storage Areas ...2-37 Sunroof ...2-40 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25 Audio System(s) ...3-42 M Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) and safety belt pretensioner should be visible when you turn off the right front passenger's safety belt pretensioner if it detects that position. A label on your ignition key to ON. Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that child restraints be visible in a booster seat. A passenger airbag status indicator on page 3-30. General Motors...
... airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) and safety belt pretensioner should be visible when you turn off the right front passenger's safety belt pretensioner if it detects that position. A label on your ignition key to ON. Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that child restraints be visible in a booster seat. A passenger airbag status indicator on page 3-30. General Motors...
Owner's Manual
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... Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-30 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ...2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-32 Engine Exhaust ...2-32 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-33 Mirrors ...2-34 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-34 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-34 Outside Remote Control Mirrors ...2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-35 OnStar® System ...2-35 Storage Areas ...2-37 Glove Box ...2-37 Cupholder(s) ...2-37 Coinholder(s) ...2-37 Instrument Panel Storage Area ...2-37 Center Console Storage Area ...2-37 Floor Mats ...2-38 Rear...
... Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-30 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ...2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-32 Engine Exhaust ...2-32 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-33 Mirrors ...2-34 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-34 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-34 Outside Remote Control Mirrors ...2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-35 OnStar® System ...2-35 Storage Areas ...2-37 Glove Box ...2-37 Cupholder(s) ...2-37 Coinholder(s) ...2-37 Instrument Panel Storage Area ...2-37 Center Console Storage Area ...2-37 Floor Mats ...2-38 Rear...
Owner's Manual
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... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your electrical accessories. Hold the clutch pedal to display some of your vehicle is the position the switch returns to ON for normal driving. A warning tone will not start your electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the ventilation fan. (B) ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some warning and indicator lights. (D) START: This position starts the engine. But even when the ignition is a safety feature. The ignition switch...
... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your electrical accessories. Hold the clutch pedal to display some of your vehicle is the position the switch returns to ON for normal driving. A warning tone will not start your electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the ventilation fan. (B) ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some warning and indicator lights. (D) START: This position starts the engine. But even when the ignition is a safety feature. The ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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... with the parking brake for SECOND (2). Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) while your engine. Notice: Shifting to NEUTRAL. Press the clutch pedal back down on the accelerator pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle. 2-25 Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed Transaxle FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into...
... with the parking brake for SECOND (2). Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) while your engine. Notice: Shifting to NEUTRAL. Press the clutch pedal back down on the accelerator pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle. 2-25 Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed Transaxle FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into...
Owner's Manual
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... before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is hard to shift into SECOND (2). You can shift into SECOND (2). Press the clutch pedal back down . Notice: Shifting to NEUTRAL. Then shift into FIRST (1). If you press the accelerator pedal. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is hard to shift into FOURTH...
... before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is hard to shift into SECOND (2). You can shift into SECOND (2). Press the clutch pedal back down . Notice: Shifting to NEUTRAL. Then shift into FIRST (1). If you press the accelerator pedal. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is hard to shift into FOURTH...
Owner's Manual
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Notice: Driving with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . 2-28 Your vehicle can move suddenly. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up until you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you can press the release button. Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) {CAUTION: It can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear...
Notice: Driving with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . 2-28 Your vehicle can move suddenly. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up until you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you can press the release button. Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) {CAUTION: It can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-13 Daytime Running Lamps ...3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ...3-15 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Interior Lamps Control ...3-16 Entry Lighting ...3-16 Reading Lamps ...3-17 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-18 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current...
... ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-13 Daytime Running Lamps ...3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ...3-15 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Interior Lamps Control ...3-16 Entry Lighting ...3-16 Reading Lamps ...3-17 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-18 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current...
Owner's Manual
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... Lighter on page 3-19 or Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-15. C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. Front Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. Power Remote Control Mirror Button. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-18. M. Storage Compartment. P. Horn. U. Audio System. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Climate Control System on page 4-9. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. Tire Pressure Monitor Reset Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-20. O. R. Tilt Lever. See Ignition Positions on page 3-20...
... Lighter on page 3-19 or Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-15. C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. Front Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. Power Remote Control Mirror Button. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-18. M. Storage Compartment. P. Horn. U. Audio System. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Climate Control System on page 4-9. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. Tire Pressure Monitor Reset Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-20. O. R. Tilt Lever. See Ignition Positions on page 3-20...
Owner's Manual
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... light will automatically turn off . ON: This position keeps the light on all the time. When any door, the liftgate or the liftglass is opened. After all the doors, liftgate and liftglass are locked when the liftglass is closed , and the key is out of the following conditions: 6 (Door): This position turns the light on when any door is unlocked with the key or remote keyless entry system...
... light will automatically turn off . ON: This position keeps the light on all the time. When any door, the liftgate or the liftglass is opened. After all the doors, liftgate and liftglass are locked when the liftglass is closed , and the key is out of the following conditions: 6 (Door): This position turns the light on when any door is unlocked with the key or remote keyless entry system...
Owner's Manual
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... turn the system on. The indicator light will come on. This mode directs the air to the floor outlets and to the outboard outlets (for your vehicle more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-23 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. ? (Recirculation): Press this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for the side windows). This mode keeps outside air...
... turn the system on. The indicator light will come on. This mode directs the air to the floor outlets and to the outboard outlets (for your vehicle more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-23 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. ? (Recirculation): Press this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for the side windows). This mode keeps outside air...
Owner's Manual
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... into two parts. Or, the pedal may not be ready to an accident. Driving with the brake system warning light on when you if there's a problem. If one part isn't working, the other part can lead to warn you set your parking brake doesn't release fully. If it means you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
... into two parts. Or, the pedal may not be ready to an accident. Driving with the brake system warning light on when you if there's a problem. If one part isn't working, the other part can lead to warn you set your parking brake doesn't release fully. If it means you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
Owner's Manual
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... plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. 5-61 Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in...
... plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. 5-61 Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in...
Owner's Manual
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... model name molding that must always face outward when mounted on passenger cars and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. See Inflation - GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. 5-62 KiloPascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to the load carrying capacity of the tire...
... model name molding that must always face outward when mounted on passenger cars and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. See Inflation - GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. 5-62 KiloPascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to the load carrying capacity of the tire...
Owner's Manual
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... longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment and any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have it is reclined.
... longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment and any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have it is reclined.
Owner's Manual
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... Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to : Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures...
... Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to : Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures...
Owner's Manual
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...35 Cooling System Inspection ...6-18 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-32 Oil ...5-16 Overheating ...5-30 Starting ...2-19 Entry Lighting ...3-16 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...7-9 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-25 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-21 Finish Damage ...5-93 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-65 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-74 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-75 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-84 Floor Mats ...2-38 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-23 Manual Transaxle ...5-26 Power Steering ...5-37 Windshield Washer ...5-38 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Folding Seatback, Passenger...
...35 Cooling System Inspection ...6-18 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-32 Oil ...5-16 Overheating ...5-30 Starting ...2-19 Entry Lighting ...3-16 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...7-9 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-25 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-21 Finish Damage ...5-93 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-65 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-74 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-75 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-84 Floor Mats ...2-38 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-23 Manual Transaxle ...5-26 Power Steering ...5-37 Windshield Washer ...5-38 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Folding Seatback, Passenger...
Owner's Manual
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...Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-17 Throttle System ...6-18 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Cluster ...3-26 Overview ...3-4 Storage Area ...2-37 Interior Lamps Control ...3-16 K Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Keys ...2-2 L Labelling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Exterior ...Fog ...Interior Control ...Reading ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...Liftgate/Liftglass ...Liftglass/Liftgate ...Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Door...
...Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-17 Throttle System ...6-18 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Cluster ...3-26 Overview ...3-4 Storage Area ...2-37 Interior Lamps Control ...3-16 K Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Keys ...2-2 L Labelling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Exterior ...Fog ...Interior Control ...Reading ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...Liftgate/Liftglass ...Liftglass/Liftgate ...Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Door...
Owner's Manual
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...39 Low Fuel Warning ...3-41 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ...3-33 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...3-40 Malfunction Indicator ...3-35 Oil Pressure ...3-38 Overdrive Off ...3-40 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-28 Stabilitrak® Indicator ...3-34 Taillamp Indicator ...3-39 TCS Warning Light ...3-34 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-34 Lighting Entry ...3-16 Locks Door ...2-7 Power Door ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Loss of Control ...4-16 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-41 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light...
...39 Low Fuel Warning ...3-41 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ...3-33 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...3-40 Malfunction Indicator ...3-35 Oil Pressure ...3-38 Overdrive Off ...3-40 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-28 Stabilitrak® Indicator ...3-34 Taillamp Indicator ...3-39 TCS Warning Light ...3-34 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-34 Lighting Entry ...3-16 Locks Door ...2-7 Power Door ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Loss of Control ...4-16 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-41 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light...
Owner's Manual
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... Part E - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Maintenance Record ...6-21 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-23 Passenger Sensing System ...1-56 Passing ...4-14 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-18 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-96 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...3-18 Steering Fluid ...5-37 Windows ...2-14 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-24 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 R Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-30 Radios ...3-42 Care of Your CD Player ...3-65 Care of Your CDs ...3-64 Navigation/Radio System ...3-64 Radio with CD...
... Part E - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Maintenance Record ...6-21 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-23 Passenger Sensing System ...1-56 Passing ...4-14 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-18 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-96 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...3-18 Steering Fluid ...5-37 Windows ...2-14 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-24 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 R Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-30 Radios ...3-42 Care of Your CD Player ...3-65 Care of Your CDs ...3-64 Navigation/Radio System ...3-64 Radio with CD...