Owner's Manual
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2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows ...1-1 Keys and Locks ...1-2 Doors ...1-6 Vehicle Security ...1-7 Exterior Mirrors ...1-10 Interior Mirrors ...1-11 Windows ...1-11 Roof ...1-13 M...Operating ...8-16 Engine Exhaust ...8-23 Automatic Transmission ...8-24 Manual Transmission ...8-29 Drive Systems ...8-31 Brakes ...8-32 Ride Control Systems ...8-33 Cruise Control ...8-36 Fuel ...8-38 Towing ...8-43 Conversions and Add-Ons ...8-50 Seats and Restraints ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-3 Rear Seats ...2-7 Safety Belts ...2-8 Airbag System ...2-23 Child Restraints ...
2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows ...1-1 Keys and Locks ...1-2 Doors ...1-6 Vehicle Security ...1-7 Exterior Mirrors ...1-10 Interior Mirrors ...1-11 Windows ...1-11 Roof ...1-13 M...Operating ...8-16 Engine Exhaust ...8-23 Automatic Transmission ...8-24 Manual Transmission ...8-29 Drive Systems ...8-31 Brakes ...8-32 Ride Control Systems ...8-33 Cruise Control ...8-36 Fuel ...8-38 Towing ...8-43 Conversions and Add-Ons ...8-50 Seats and Restraints ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-3 Rear Seats ...2-7 Safety Belts ...2-8 Airbag System ...2-23 Child Restraints ...
Owner's Manual
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Wheels and Tires ...Jump Starting ...Towing ...Appearance Care ... 9-43 9-69 9-73 9-75 Technical Data ...11-1 Vehicle Identification ...11-1 Vehicle Data ...11-2 Customer Information ...12-1 Customer Information ...12-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...12-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...12-14 Service and Maintenance ...10-1 General Information ...10-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...10-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...10-15 Maintenance Records ...10-18 Index ...i-1
Wheels and Tires ...Jump Starting ...Towing ...Appearance Care ... 9-43 9-69 9-73 9-75 Technical Data ...11-1 Vehicle Identification ...11-1 Vehicle Data ...11-2 Customer Information ...12-1 Customer Information ...12-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...12-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...12-14 Service and Maintenance ...10-1 General Information ...10-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...10-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...10-15 Maintenance Records ...10-18 Index ...i-1
Owner's Manual
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... can prevent more serious damage to evaporate into the atmosphere. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on page 8-41. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be corrected by the vehicle warranty. If the light is usually corrected when the...
... can prevent more serious damage to evaporate into the atmosphere. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on page 8-41. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be corrected by the vehicle warranty. If the light is usually corrected when the...
Owner's Manual
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... so it will be working properly if the brake system warning light is a brake problem. If the light is still on then, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light does not come on after the vehicle has been pulled off . If the light comes on again while driving, the...
... so it will be working properly if the brake system warning light is a brake problem. If the light is still on then, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light does not come on after the vehicle has been pulled off . If the light comes on again while driving, the...
Owner's Manual
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... ...8-29 All-Wheel Drive ...8-31 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...8-32 Parking Brake ...8-33 Towing Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...8-16 Ignition Positions ...8-16 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...8-18 General Towing Information ...8-43 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...8-44 Trailer Towing ...8-48 Towing Equipment ...8-49 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...8-50 Conversions and Add-Ons
... ...8-29 All-Wheel Drive ...8-31 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...8-32 Parking Brake ...8-33 Towing Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...8-16 Ignition Positions ...8-16 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...8-18 General Towing Information ...8-43 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...8-44 Trailer Towing ...8-48 Towing Equipment ...8-49 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...8-50 Conversions and Add-Ons
Owner's Manual
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Moving about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on the speedometer. Do this until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in sand, mud, ice, or snow. ... vehicle does need to be injured. Rocking the Vehicle to Get it might need to be towed out. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, or with the headlamps. If that could be towed out, see Tire Chains on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is Stuck Slowly and cautiously...
Moving about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on the speedometer. Do this until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in sand, mud, ice, or snow. ... vehicle does need to be injured. Rocking the Vehicle to Get it might need to be towed out. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, or with the headlamps. If that could be towed out, see Tire Chains on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is Stuck Slowly and cautiously...
Owner's Manual
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... this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Vehicle Capacity Weight for Determining Correct ...Load Limit 1. If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Trailer Towing on page 8-48 for important information on your vehicle. Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg ...
... this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Vehicle Capacity Weight for Determining Correct ...Load Limit 1. If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Trailer Towing on page 8-48 for important information on your vehicle. Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg ...
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... these guidelines: Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. Follow this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in . See Trailer Towing on page 8-48 for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), turn in the ignition could cause damage to brake or slow the vehicle. • Do not... tow a trailer during break-in the long run if you get new brake linings. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn the ignition to ...
... these guidelines: Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. Follow this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in . See Trailer Towing on page 8-48 for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), turn in the ignition could cause damage to brake or slow the vehicle. • Do not... tow a trailer during break-in the long run if you get new brake linings. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn the ignition to ...
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.... Shifting Into Park Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. To be injured. If you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on several factors. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could be dangerous to keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
.... Shifting Into Park Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. To be injured. If you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on several factors. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could be dangerous to keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
Owner's Manual
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... lock release is designed to: Parking Before you get out of the vehicle, move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with the clutch pedal pressed in, you still cannot move the shift lever into R (Reverse... ignition is in the case of P (Park): 1. If you still are parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8-22 for more information.
... lock release is designed to: Parking Before you get out of the vehicle, move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with the clutch pedal pressed in, you still cannot move the shift lever into R (Reverse... ignition is in the case of P (Park): 1. If you still are parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8-22 for more information.
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... unconsciousness and even death. But if you ever have to, here are on fairly level ground, always set . For more information, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8-44. 8-24 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running , the vehicle...
... unconsciousness and even death. But if you ever have to, here are on fairly level ground, always set . For more information, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8-44. 8-24 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running , the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... suddenly. Driving and Operating 8-25 { CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8-44. See Shifting Into Park on page 8-22. The repairs would not be injured. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine...
... suddenly. Driving and Operating 8-25 { CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8-44. See Shifting Into Park on page 8-22. The repairs would not be injured. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down steep mountain roads, but then you continue to use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. • Going less than 2 (Second) without using the brakes. You can use...
... mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down steep mountain roads, but then you continue to use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. • Going less than 2 (Second) without using the brakes. You can use...
Owner's Manual
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... Automatic Transmission (Five Speed Automatic) { CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8-44. The vehicle can move the shift lever to the right before shifting from P (Park) while the ignition key is running unless...
... Automatic Transmission (Five Speed Automatic) { CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8-44. The vehicle can move the shift lever to the right before shifting from P (Park) while the ignition key is running unless...
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... choose the top gear limit of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. If you need more , push the accelerator all the way down hill or towing a trailer. Move the shift lever from the vehicle. You could move very rapidly. 8-28 Driving and Operating Notice: Shifting out of the vehicle's transmission and.... { CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is for passing, and you to decrease the gear range available based upon your foot is being towed.
... choose the top gear limit of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. If you need more , push the accelerator all the way down hill or towing a trailer. Move the shift lever from the vehicle. You could move very rapidly. 8-28 Driving and Operating Notice: Shifting out of the vehicle's transmission and.... { CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is for passing, and you to decrease the gear range available based upon your foot is being towed.
Owner's Manual
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... lose traction. This is normal. Leave the system on during ordinary driving so that one or both of the drive wheels are towing a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to limit wheel spin. To release the parking brake, hold...
... lose traction. This is normal. Leave the system on during ordinary driving so that one or both of the drive wheels are towing a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to limit wheel spin. To release the parking brake, hold...
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...64257;lling is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. To help avoid injury to tow a trailer, see Towing the Vehicle on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing Equipment. For information on page 9-73. Contact should be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this... section: • For information on driving while towing a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips. • For maximum vehicle and trailer weights, see Trailer Towing. • For information on equipment to you and others: • Dispense fuel only...
...64257;lling is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. To help avoid injury to tow a trailer, see Towing the Vehicle on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing Equipment. For information on page 9-73. Contact should be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this... section: • For information on driving while towing a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips. • For maximum vehicle and trailer weights, see Trailer Towing. • For information on equipment to you and others: • Dispense fuel only...
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... the pulling requirements. Also, the trailer adds considerably to work well - or even at all. A good source for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. The vehicle may not work harder against the drag of the vehicle wear in at full throttle. 8-44 Driving and... Operating Trailer Towing on page 8-48. The following information has many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do not make starts at the heavier...
... the pulling requirements. Also, the trailer adds considerably to work well - or even at all. A good source for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. The vehicle may not work harder against the drag of the vehicle wear in at full throttle. 8-44 Driving and... Operating Trailer Towing on page 8-48. The following information has many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do not make starts at the heavier...
Owner's Manual
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...least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as the vehicle is secure, and that the load is by itself. This is normal when towing heavier trailers. Then, to move the trailer to the left . To move the trailer to the right, move that require heavy braking ...and sudden turns. • Use the Sport Shift mode and the cruise control when towing. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of the trailer. Driving and Operating • Vehicles with an automatic transmission can help to avoid situations...
...least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as the vehicle is secure, and that the load is by itself. This is normal when towing heavier trailers. Then, to move the trailer to the left . To move the trailer to the right, move that require heavy braking ...and sudden turns. • Use the Sport Shift mode and the cruise control when towing. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of the trailer. Driving and Operating • Vehicles with an automatic transmission can help to avoid situations...
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...road signs, trees or other drivers the vehicle is important to check occasionally to engine overheating. Signal well in D (Drive). When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than normal. If the ... well. It is turning, changing lanes or stopping. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Vehicles with an automatic transmission can tow in advance. For vehicles with manual transmissions, let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission...
...road signs, trees or other drivers the vehicle is important to check occasionally to engine overheating. Signal well in D (Drive). When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than normal. If the ... well. It is turning, changing lanes or stopping. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Vehicles with an automatic transmission can tow in advance. For vehicles with manual transmissions, let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission...