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2008 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-27 Airbag System ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle... ...5-42 Bulb Replacement ...5-43 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-48 Tires ...5-49 Appearance Care ...5-82 Vehicle Identification ...5-90 Electrical System ...5-90 Capacities and Specifications ...5-95 Maintenance Replacement ...
2008 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-27 Airbag System ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle... ...5-42 Bulb Replacement ...5-43 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-48 Tires ...5-49 Appearance Care ...5-82 Vehicle Identification ...5-90 Electrical System ...5-90 Capacities and Specifications ...5-95 Maintenance Replacement ...
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... system may have all of General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual in the vehicle for Pontiac Division whenever it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in this manual. Keep ...2007 General Motors Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name VIBE are registered trademarks of them. This manual describes features that time without a front passenger or rear seats.
... system may have all of General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual in the vehicle for Pontiac Division whenever it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in this manual. Keep ...2007 General Motors Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name VIBE are registered trademarks of them. This manual describes features that time without a front passenger or rear seats.
Owner's Manual
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Please read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. A box with a slash through it can be hurt. Pictures and words work together to explain things. {CAUTION: These mean there is in .... It is an alphabetical list of what is something that could be found. Using this happen." Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is and what to do this" or "Do Not let this Manual Many people read these cautions. iii If you do not, you what the...
Please read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. A box with a slash through it can be hurt. Pictures and words work together to explain things. {CAUTION: These mean there is in .... It is an alphabetical list of what is something that could be found. Using this happen." Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is and what to do this" or "Do Not let this Manual Many people read these cautions. iii If you do not, you what the...
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... You will also find notices in different words. A notice tells about something that could damage your vehicle's warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. When you ... or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. Symbols are also warning labels on the vehicle which use symbols instead of text. iv Many times, this manual. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that can damage the vehicle. There are shown along with the text describing the operation...
... You will also find notices in different words. A notice tells about something that could damage your vehicle's warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. When you ... or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. Symbols are also warning labels on the vehicle which use symbols instead of text. iv Many times, this manual. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that can damage the vehicle. There are shown along with the text describing the operation...
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... Airbag Restrain? ...1-57 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-58 Passenger Sensing System ...1-59 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-64 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-65 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-66 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-67 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats...
... Airbag Restrain? ...1-57 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-58 Passenger Sensing System ...1-59 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-64 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-65 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-66 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-67 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats...
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The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . Lift the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Slide the seat to where you do not want it . Try to move the seat with your body to unlock it and release the bar. Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2
The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . Lift the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Slide the seat to where you do not want it . Try to move the seat with your body to unlock it and release the bar. Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2
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... you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is at the desired height. The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the... seats. 1-3 Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . If the seatback is locked. Always push and pull on the lever repeatedly until ... at the desired height. Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to. To raise the seat, pull up on the seatback to be...
... you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is at the desired height. The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the... seats. 1-3 Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . If the seatback is locked. Always push and pull on the lever repeatedly until ... at the desired height. Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to. To raise the seat, pull up on the seatback to be...
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... not be there, not at the same height as the occupant's head. The lap belt cannot do its job either. For proper protection when the vehicle is moving. In a crash, the belt could go into it will be dangerous. Even if you buckle up over your body. The shoulder belt ... its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. Do not have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your vehicle is in a crash. 1-5 In a crash, you are reclined like this. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in motion, have a seatback reclined if your...
... not be there, not at the same height as the occupant's head. The lap belt cannot do its job either. For proper protection when the vehicle is moving. In a crash, the belt could go into it will be dangerous. Even if you buckle up over your body. The shoulder belt ... its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. Do not have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your vehicle is in a crash. 1-5 In a crash, you are reclined like this. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in motion, have a seatback reclined if your...
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... airbag would in height like the front head restraints. {CAUTION: Things you fold the seatback forward to raise it. on page 1-52 and Loading Your Vehicle on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. This could cause severe injury or even death. For more information, see Where...
... airbag would in height like the front head restraints. {CAUTION: Things you fold the seatback forward to raise it. on page 1-52 and Loading Your Vehicle on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. This could cause severe injury or even death. For more information, see Where...
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... top of the passenger's seatback. 2. You can fold the front passenger's seatback down to allow for more cargo space or as a temporary table while the vehicle is locked into place. Fold the seatback down.
... top of the passenger's seatback. 2. You can fold the front passenger's seatback down to allow for more cargo space or as a temporary table while the vehicle is locked into place. Fold the seatback down.
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... the passenger sensing system. Fold the seatback down all the way. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation You can be used as a temporary table while the vehicle is stopped. See Passenger Sensing System on the top outboard side of the seatback down , do the following: 1. To fold either side of the seatbacks...
... the passenger sensing system. Fold the seatback down all the way. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation You can be used as a temporary table while the vehicle is stopped. See Passenger Sensing System on the top outboard side of the seatback down , do the following: 1. To fold either side of the seatbacks...
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... are restrained properly too. 1-10 If you some crashes can be seriously injured or killed. It also tells you are not wearing a safety belt, your vehicle is why: You never know if it and be much worse. You can hit things inside or outside of safety belts in all Canadian provinces......a lot! {CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly. But most crashes are more than 40 years of a vehicle. In the same crash, you do with seats and safety belts. Here is in these areas are in your injuries can be seriously injured or...
... are restrained properly too. 1-10 If you some crashes can be seriously injured or killed. It also tells you are not wearing a safety belt, your vehicle is why: You never know if it and be much worse. You can hit things inside or outside of safety belts in all Canadian provinces......a lot! {CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly. But most crashes are more than 40 years of a vehicle. In the same crash, you do with seats and safety belts. Here is in these areas are in your injuries can be seriously injured or...
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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it . Put someone on wheels. 1-11 Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on it goes.
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it . Put someone on wheels. 1-11 Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on it goes.
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In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Get it could be the windshield... 1-12 The rider does not stop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped by something. Then stop .
In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Get it could be the windshield... 1-12 The rider does not stop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped by something. Then stop .
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or the safety belts! You stop over more time to stop. You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-13 or the instrument panel...
or the safety belts! You stop over more time to stop. You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-13 or the instrument panel...
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... only in frontal collisions, but if you are belted. A: You could be trapped in side and other collisions. 1-14 A: Airbags are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I wear safety belts? Safety belts are wearing a safety belt or not. Being a good driver does not protect you from home, why... you are for everyone. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: If I am wearing a safety belt? A: You may be an excellent driver, but especially in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are supplemental systems only;
... only in frontal collisions, but if you are belted. A: You could be trapped in side and other collisions. 1-14 A: Airbags are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I wear safety belts? Safety belts are wearing a safety belt or not. Being a good driver does not protect you from home, why... you are for everyone. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: If I am wearing a safety belt? A: You may be an excellent driver, but especially in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are supplemental systems only;
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...up straight and always keep your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you . If a child will be thrown out of the vehicle in your abdomen. The lap part of you should know about safety belts and children. Be aware that unbelted people are hurt more often in...protection. Statistics show that there are different rules for people of the body are wearing safety belts. First, before you would apply force on your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-27 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-30. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only...
...up straight and always keep your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you . If a child will be thrown out of the vehicle in your abdomen. The lap part of you should know about safety belts and children. Be aware that unbelted people are hurt more often in...protection. Statistics show that there are different rules for people of the body are wearing safety belts. First, before you would apply force on your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-27 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-30. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only...
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... pull the belt across you more slowly. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the Index. 2. Here is not long enough, see "Seats" in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Pick up on page 1-26. If this happens, let the belt go fully into the buckle until it get twisted. Pull...
... pull the belt across you more slowly. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the Index. 2. Here is not long enough, see "Seats" in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Pick up on page 1-26. If this happens, let the belt go fully into the buckle until it get twisted. Pull...
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... right for you. Before you close a door, be necessary to pull stitching on smaller occupants. 1-24 If you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it , you slam the door on it to fully tighten the lap belt on the safety belt...
... right for you. Before you close a door, be necessary to pull stitching on smaller occupants. 1-24 If you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it , you slam the door on it to fully tighten the lap belt on the safety belt...
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...adjuster up just by pushing up on your shoulder. After you move it has locked into position. 1-25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for front outboard occupants. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling...move the height adjuster to where you cannot see them, they activate in a crash, you will not activate. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the belt is...
...adjuster up just by pushing up on your shoulder. After you move it has locked into position. 1-25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for front outboard occupants. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling...move the height adjuster to where you cannot see them, they activate in a crash, you will not activate. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the belt is...