Owner's Manual
Page 1
2007 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...8 Rear Seats ...16 Safety Belts ...18 Child Restraints ...37 Airbag System ...63 Restraint System Check ...82 Features and Controls ...85 Keys ...87 Doors and Locks ...92 Windows ...98 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...100 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...102 Mirrors ...121 OnStar® System ...123 Storage Areas ...127 Sunroof ...131 M 133 136 152 158 177 Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Audio System(s) ... Driving Your...
2007 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...8 Rear Seats ...16 Safety Belts ...18 Child Restraints ...37 Airbag System ...63 Restraint System Check ...82 Features and Controls ...85 Keys ...87 Doors and Locks ...92 Windows ...98 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...100 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...102 Mirrors ...121 OnStar® System ...123 Storage Areas ...127 Sunroof ...131 M 133 136 152 158 177 Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Audio System(s) ... Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
Page 2
Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 322 354 363 364 369 370 Maintenance Schedule ...373 Maintenance Schedule ...374 Customer Assistance Information ...399 Customer Assistance and Information ...400 Reporting Safety Defects ...416 Index ...419 2
Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 322 354 363 364 369 370 Maintenance Schedule ...373 Maintenance Schedule ...374 Customer Assistance Information ...399 Customer Assistance and Information ...400 Reporting Safety Defects ...416 Index ...419 2
Owner's Manual
Page 85
...Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...117 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ...118 Parking Over Things That Burn ...118 Engine Exhaust ...119 Running the Engine While Parked ...120 Mirrors ...121 Manual Rearview Mirror ...121 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...121 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...122 Outside Remote Control Mirrors ...122 Outside Convex Mirror ...123 OnStar® System ...123 Keys ...87 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...89 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...90 Doors and Locks ...92 Door Locks ...92 Power Door Locks ...94 Rear Door...
...Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...117 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ...118 Parking Over Things That Burn ...118 Engine Exhaust ...119 Running the Engine While Parked ...120 Mirrors ...121 Manual Rearview Mirror ...121 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...121 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...122 Outside Remote Control Mirrors ...122 Outside Convex Mirror ...123 OnStar® System ...123 Keys ...87 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...89 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...90 Doors and Locks ...92 Door Locks ...92 Power Door Locks ...94 Rear Door...
Owner's Manual
Page 103
... ventilation fan. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving . (B) ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some of these work, then your electrical accessories, such as you turn the key toward you. Turn the key only with your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transaxle. This could break the key or the ignition switch. If you have an automatic transaxle, the ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever...
... ventilation fan. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving . (B) ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some of these work, then your electrical accessories, such as you turn the key toward you. Turn the key only with your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transaxle. This could break the key or the ignition switch. If you have an automatic transaxle, the ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever...
Owner's Manual
Page 105
... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). When the engine starts, let go down . The idle speed will not start the engine. To prevent gear damage, this is already running. Starting Procedure 1. Your engine will go of time, by turning the ignition switch to the ACC or LOCK position. To restart when you are already moving could damage the transaxle. That is a safety feature. Manual Transaxle The shift lever should be stopped by returning the key...
... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). When the engine starts, let go down . The idle speed will not start the engine. To prevent gear damage, this is already running. Starting Procedure 1. Your engine will go of time, by turning the ignition switch to the ACC or LOCK position. To restart when you are already moving could damage the transaxle. That is a safety feature. Manual Transaxle The shift lever should be stopped by returning the key...
Owner's Manual
Page 112
... back up on the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Notice: Shifting to NEUTRAL. Also, use REVERSE (R) along 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 warranty. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is stopped. Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the...
... back up on the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Notice: Shifting to NEUTRAL. Also, use REVERSE (R) along 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 warranty. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is stopped. Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the...
Owner's Manual
Page 114
... are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on can press the release button. If you can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . If the ignition is off before driving. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is on, the brake system warning light will come on the parking brake lever...
... are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on can press the release button. If you can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . If the ignition is off before driving. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is on, the brake system warning light will come on the parking brake lever...
Owner's Manual
Page 122
... the arrows on the instrument panel. Outside Remote Control Mirrors Your vehicle has outside . This prevents the mirrors from behind your vehicle. When the inside rear view mirror always turns on . Once both mirrors have been adjusted. 122 An indicator light located on the mirror will come on to adjust the direction of the mirror senses when it may have an automatic dimming feature that the function...
... the arrows on the instrument panel. Outside Remote Control Mirrors Your vehicle has outside . This prevents the mirrors from behind your vehicle. When the inside rear view mirror always turns on . Once both mirrors have been adjusted. 122 An indicator light located on the mirror will come on to adjust the direction of the mirror senses when it may have an automatic dimming feature that the function...
Owner's Manual
Page 133
... Horn ...138 Tilt Wheel ...139 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...139 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...140 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...140 Flash-to-Pass ...141 Windshield Wipers ...141 Windshield Washer ...142 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...142 Cruise Control ...143 Exterior Lamps ...146 Headlamps on Reminder ...146 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...147 Automatic Headlamp System ...147 Fog Lamps ...148 Instrument Panel Brightness ...148 Interior Lamps Control ...149 Entry Lighting ...149 Reading Lamps ...150 Accessory Power Outlet...
... Horn ...138 Tilt Wheel ...139 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...139 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...140 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...140 Flash-to-Pass ...141 Windshield Wipers ...141 Windshield Washer ...142 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...142 Cruise Control ...143 Exterior Lamps ...146 Headlamps on Reminder ...146 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...147 Automatic Headlamp System ...147 Fog Lamps ...148 Instrument Panel Brightness ...148 Interior Lamps Control ...149 Entry Lighting ...149 Reading Lamps ...150 Accessory Power Outlet...
Owner's Manual
Page 137
... 148. O. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever and Exterior Lamp Stalk. S. Air Outlets. H. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 230. J. M. See Hood Release on page 138. See Horn on page 280. See Ignition Positions on page 152. K. Power Remote Control Mirror Button. Ignition Switch. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Climate Control System on page 103. 137 Front Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 139. See Tilt Wheel on page 138. See Instrument Panel Cluster on...
... 148. O. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever and Exterior Lamp Stalk. S. Air Outlets. H. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 230. J. M. See Hood Release on page 138. See Horn on page 280. See Ignition Positions on page 152. K. Power Remote Control Mirror Button. Ignition Switch. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Climate Control System on page 103. 137 Front Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 139. See Tilt Wheel on page 138. See Instrument Panel Cluster on...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
.... On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside the vehicle. then close them. A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button, located in the center of the instrument panel to the left of the audio system, to turn the air-conditioning system on to let you might notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off . This helps to reduce...
.... On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside the vehicle. then close them. A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button, located in the center of the instrument panel to the left of the audio system, to turn the air-conditioning system on to let you might notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off . This helps to reduce...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
... you turn the key to START. If it does not come on after you set your parking brake does not release fully. The light will also come on if your parking brake. If the light is a problem. 166 Have your parking brake is fully released, it will be working properly if the brake system warning light is on, the brake system warning light will stay on then, have the vehicle towed for service. You...
... you turn the key to START. If it does not come on after you set your parking brake does not release fully. The light will also come on if your parking brake. If the light is a problem. 166 Have your parking brake is fully released, it will be working properly if the brake system warning light is on, the brake system warning light will stay on then, have the vehicle towed for service. You...
Owner's Manual
Page 269
... Care Manual Transaxle Fluid ...292 Hydraulic Clutch ...293 Engine Coolant ...294 Radiator Pressure Cap ...297 Engine Overheating ...297 Cooling System ...299 Power Steering Fluid ...304 Windshield Washer Fluid ...305 Brakes ...306 Battery ...309 Jump Starting ...310 Bulb Replacement ...315 Halogen Bulbs ...315 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...316 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...317 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...318 Back-Up Lamps ...320 Replacement Bulbs ...320 Service ...272 Accessories and Modifications ...272 California Proposition 65 Warning...
... Care Manual Transaxle Fluid ...292 Hydraulic Clutch ...293 Engine Coolant ...294 Radiator Pressure Cap ...297 Engine Overheating ...297 Cooling System ...299 Power Steering Fluid ...304 Windshield Washer Fluid ...305 Brakes ...306 Battery ...309 Jump Starting ...310 Bulb Replacement ...315 Halogen Bulbs ...315 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...316 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...317 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...318 Back-Up Lamps ...320 Replacement Bulbs ...320 Service ...272 Accessories and Modifications ...272 California Proposition 65 Warning...
Owner's Manual
Page 326
... speed rating of the tire. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. The load range represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry a load. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that is expressed in which the plies are , automatic transmission/transaxle, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 326 Tire Pressure...
... speed rating of the tire. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. The load range represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry a load. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that is expressed in which the plies are , automatic transmission/transaxle, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 326 Tire Pressure...
Owner's Manual
Page 388
... Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in position and all hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment, and any folding seat hardware. Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you what to use the accelerator pedal, and be sure you start, be ready to a corrosive environment. 388 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake...
... Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in position and all hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment, and any folding seat hardware. Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you what to use the accelerator pedal, and be sure you start, be ready to a corrosive environment. 388 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake...
Owner's Manual
Page 417
...-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 417 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speci...
...-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 417 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speci...
Owner's Manual
Page 422
... ...243 Hill and Mountain Roads ...246 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...239 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...253 Winter ...248 D Daytime Running Lamps ...147 Defensive Driving ...222 Disc, MP3 ...210 Doing Your Own Service Work ...273 Door Ajar Light ...175 Locks ...92 422 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Headlamp Wiring ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...364 367 365...
... ...243 Hill and Mountain Roads ...246 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...239 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...253 Winter ...248 D Daytime Running Lamps ...147 Defensive Driving ...222 Disc, MP3 ...210 Doing Your Own Service Work ...273 Door Ajar Light ...175 Locks ...92 422 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Headlamp Wiring ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...364 367 365...
Owner's Manual
Page 426
... Light ...167 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...175 Malfunction Indicator ...170 Oil Pressure ...173 Overdrive Off ...174 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...163 Safety Belt Reminder ...161 StabiliTrak® Indicator ...168 Taillamp Indicator ...174 TCS Warning Light ...168 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...168 Lighting Entry ...149 Loading Your Vehicle ...253 Locks Door ...92 Power Door ...94 Rear Door Security Locks ...95 Loss of Control ...237 Low Fuel Warning Light ...177 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...175 M Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ...Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel...
... Light ...167 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...175 Malfunction Indicator ...170 Oil Pressure ...173 Overdrive Off ...174 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...163 Safety Belt Reminder ...161 StabiliTrak® Indicator ...168 Taillamp Indicator ...174 TCS Warning Light ...168 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...168 Lighting Entry ...149 Loading Your Vehicle ...253 Locks Door ...92 Power Door ...94 Rear Door Security Locks ...95 Loss of Control ...237 Low Fuel Warning Light ...177 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...175 M Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ...Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel...
Owner's Manual
Page 428
... ...16 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...33 Rear Storage Area ...128 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...142 428 Maintenance Record ...396 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...163 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...156 Passenger Sensing System ...74 Passing ...235 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...150 Door Locks ...94 Electrical System ...364 Power (cont.) Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...151 Steering Fluid ...304 Windows ...99 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...36 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...22 R Radiator Pressure Cap ...297 Radios ...177 Care of Your CD Player ...219...
... ...16 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...33 Rear Storage Area ...128 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...142 428 Maintenance Record ...396 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...163 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...156 Passenger Sensing System ...74 Passing ...235 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...150 Door Locks ...94 Electrical System ...364 Power (cont.) Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...151 Steering Fluid ...304 Windows ...99 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...36 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...22 R Radiator Pressure Cap ...297 Radios ...177 Care of Your CD Player ...219...
Owner's Manual
Page 429
... Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...253 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...371 Running the Engine While Parked ...120 S Safety Belt Pretensioners ...36 Reminder Light ...161 Safety Belts Care of ...357 Driver Position ...24 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...23 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...22 Rear Seat Passengers ...33 Right Front Passenger Position ...32 Safety Belt Extender ...36 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...32 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...31 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...4 Scheduled Maintenance...
... Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...253 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...371 Running the Engine While Parked ...120 S Safety Belt Pretensioners ...36 Reminder Light ...161 Safety Belts Care of ...357 Driver Position ...24 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...23 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...22 Rear Seat Passengers ...33 Right Front Passenger Position ...32 Safety Belt Extender ...36 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...32 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...31 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...4 Scheduled Maintenance...