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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 Instruments and Controls ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-2 Controls ...4-4 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...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...
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 Instruments and Controls ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-2 Controls ...4-4 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...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...
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...-Beam Changer LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure 9: #: !: g: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction...
...-Beam Changer LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure 9: #: !: g: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction...
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...Light ...4-17 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...4-18 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light ...4-18 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...4-18 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...4-19 Tire Pressure Light ...4-19 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...4-19 Low Fuel Warning Light ...4-20 Security Light ...4-20...20 Fog Lamp Light ...4-20 Lamps on Reminder ...4-20 Taillamp Indicator Light ...4-21 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...4-21 Cruise Control Light ...4-21 Door Ajar Light ...4-21 Vehicle Personalization OnStar System Vehicle Personalization ...4-21 OnStar® System ...4-23
...Light ...4-17 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...4-18 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light ...4-18 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...4-18 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...4-19 Tire Pressure Light ...4-19 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...4-19 Low Fuel Warning Light ...4-20 Security Light ...4-20...20 Fog Lamp Light ...4-20 Lamps on Reminder ...4-20 Taillamp Indicator Light ...4-21 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...4-21 Cruise Control Light ...4-21 Door Ajar Light ...4-21 Vehicle Personalization OnStar System Vehicle Personalization ...4-21 OnStar® System ...4-23
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... Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 6-4. Cruise Control on page 5-3. S. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped) or Accessory Power Outlet. W. Y. Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 8-36 (If Equipped). Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 8-33. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5. ...N. R. Shift Lever. Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating On/Off Button. V. Instruments and Controls The main components of View). Security Light on page 4-4. L. Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-20. O. Cigarette Lighter on page 4-8 or Power Outlets (Accessory Power Outlets...
... Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 6-4. Cruise Control on page 5-3. S. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped) or Accessory Power Outlet. W. Y. Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 8-36 (If Equipped). Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 8-33. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5. ...N. R. Shift Lever. Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating On/Off Button. V. Instruments and Controls The main components of View). Security Light on page 4-4. L. Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-20. O. Cigarette Lighter on page 4-8 or Power Outlets (Accessory Power Outlets...
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... on if any door, the rear liftgate, or the rear liftglass are on page 8-36 for more information. Instruments and Controls 4-21 Taillamp Indicator Light Cruise Control Light Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle may have lighting and door lock features that can be programmed. You will unlock when the key...if you would like to change the way these features: Driver Door Key Unlock Switch: If this feature was programmed on when the cruise control is low. See Washer Fluid on when the taillamps are not completely closed. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Door Ajar Light Canada Only...
... on if any door, the rear liftgate, or the rear liftglass are on page 8-36 for more information. Instruments and Controls 4-21 Taillamp Indicator Light Cruise Control Light Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle may have lighting and door lock features that can be programmed. You will unlock when the key...if you would like to change the way these features: Driver Door Key Unlock Switch: If this feature was programmed on when the cruise control is low. See Washer Fluid on when the taillamps are not completely closed. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Door Ajar Light Canada Only...
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... Operating Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...8-2 Defensive Driving ...8-2 Drunk Driving ...8-3 Control of a Vehicle ...8-3 Braking ...8-4 Steering ...8-4 Off-Road Recovery ...8-6 Loss of Control ...8-6 Driving on Wet Roads ...8-7 Highway Hypnosis ...8-8 Hill and Mountain Roads ...8-8 Winter Driving...of Park ...8-22 Parking ...8-22 Parking Over Things That Burn ...8-23 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...8-33 StabiliTrak System ...8-35 Cruise Control Fuel Cruise Control ...8-36 Fuel ...8-38 Recommended Fuel ...8-39 Gasoline Specifications ...8-39 ...
... Operating Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...8-2 Defensive Driving ...8-2 Drunk Driving ...8-3 Control of a Vehicle ...8-3 Braking ...8-4 Steering ...8-4 Off-Road Recovery ...8-6 Loss of Control ...8-6 Driving on Wet Roads ...8-7 Highway Hypnosis ...8-8 Hill and Mountain Roads ...8-8 Winter Driving...of Park ...8-22 Parking ...8-22 Parking Over Things That Burn ...8-23 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...8-33 StabiliTrak System ...8-35 Cruise Control Fuel Cruise Control ...8-36 Fuel ...8-38 Recommended Fuel ...8-39 Gasoline Specifications ...8-39 ...
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...; Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. • Keep vehicle tires properly in front of driving. Here are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. Anticipate what they might do and be careless and make mistakes. Driver distraction can affect fuel mileage. 8-2 Driving and Operating • When road...
...; Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. • Keep vehicle tires properly in front of driving. Here are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. Anticipate what they might do and be careless and make mistakes. Driver distraction can affect fuel mileage. 8-2 Driving and Operating • When road...
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... and Operating • Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. The best advice is different than driving on page 9-43. • Turn off cruise control. You could get so hot that they actually ride on a steep downhill slope. • Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. Water can happen...
... and Operating • Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. The best advice is different than driving on page 9-43. • Turn off cruise control. You could get so hot that they actually ride on a steep downhill slope. • Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. Water can happen...
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... attention to spin and makes the surface under the tires even more. Driving and Operating 8-9 { CAUTION Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off cruise control, if equipped, on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can occur on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is even less traction...
... attention to spin and makes the surface under the tires even more. Driving and Operating 8-9 { CAUTION Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off cruise control, if equipped, on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can occur on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is even less traction...
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... winding roads or in tire traction can be startled and even lose control. Do not use cruise control. 1. Setting Cruise Control Cruise Control { CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you could be dangerous on . Take your foot off until you cannot drive safely at...
... winding roads or in tire traction can be startled and even lose control. Do not use cruise control. 1. Setting Cruise Control Cruise Control { CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you could be dangerous on . Take your foot off until you cannot drive safely at...
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...activated, there may be set speed. When you take your dealer/retailer. Move the lever down briefly. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to deactivate the system, and then press the button back on. Each time this is reached, then release it .... Driving and Operating If the cruise control indicator light flashes, press the ON-OFF button once to increase the vehicle speed. Each time this is turned off the pedal,...
...activated, there may be set speed. When you take your dealer/retailer. Move the lever down briefly. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to deactivate the system, and then press the button back on. Each time this is reached, then release it .... Driving and Operating If the cruise control indicator light flashes, press the ON-OFF button once to increase the vehicle speed. Each time this is turned off the pedal,...
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...com. • Step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. 8-38 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control: Using Cruise Control on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies. To help keep ... or push the clutch pedal, if the vehicle has a manual transmission. • Press the ON-OFF button. • Pull the cruise control lever toward you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we ...
...com. • Step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. 8-38 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control: Using Cruise Control on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies. To help keep ... or push the clutch pedal, if the vehicle has a manual transmission. • Press the ON-OFF button. • Pull the cruise control lever toward you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we ...
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...; Vehicles with an automatic transmission can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. • Use the Sport Shift mode and the cruise control when towing. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake... controller by itself. Backing Up Hold the bottom of experience. To move the trailer to the right, move that the vehicle you are driving is now ...
...; Vehicles with an automatic transmission can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. • Use the Sport Shift mode and the cruise control when towing. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake... controller by itself. Backing Up Hold the bottom of experience. To move the trailer to the right, move that the vehicle you are driving is now ...
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... cap is recommended at least once a year. • Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for surface condition. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. 10-14 Service and Maintenance • Inspect the complete fuel system for proper hook-up, binding, leaks...
... cap is recommended at least once a year. • Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for surface condition. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. 10-14 Service and Maintenance • Inspect the complete fuel system for proper hook-up, binding, leaks...
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INDEX Covers Cargo ...3-2 Cruise Control ...8-36 Light ...4-21 Cupholders ...3-1 Customer Assistance ...12-4 Offices ...12-3 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...12-4 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information ...Economy ...8-2 Characteristics and Towing Tips ...8-44 Defensive ...8-2 Drunk ...8-3 Highway Hypnosis ...8-8 Hill and Mountain Roads ...8-8 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...8-11 Loss of Control ...8-6 Off-Road Recovery ...8-6 Vehicle Load Limits ...8-12 Winter ...8-9 i-3 E Electrical Equipment Add-On Equipment ...8-50 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...9-38 Fuses...
INDEX Covers Cargo ...3-2 Cruise Control ...8-36 Light ...4-21 Cupholders ...3-1 Customer Assistance ...12-4 Offices ...12-3 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...12-4 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information ...Economy ...8-2 Characteristics and Towing Tips ...8-44 Defensive ...8-2 Drunk ...8-3 Highway Hypnosis ...8-8 Hill and Mountain Roads ...8-8 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...8-11 Loss of Control ...8-6 Off-Road Recovery ...8-6 Vehicle Load Limits ...8-12 Winter ...8-9 i-3 E Electrical Equipment Add-On Equipment ...8-50 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...9-38 Fuses...
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... and Mountain Roads ...8-8 Hood ...9-5 Hooks and Load Rails ...3-4 Horn ...4-5 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...2-12 Hydraulic Clutch ...9-15 I Ignition Positions ...8-16 Illumination Control ...5-4 Immobilizer ...1-9 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...2-38 Instrument Cluster ...4-9 Instrument Panel ...5-4 Interior Care ...9-80 Introduction ...ii J Jump Starting ...9-69 K Keyless Entry ... ...1-6 Lighter, Cigarette ...4-8 Lighting Entry ...5-5 Lights Airbag Readiness ...4-12 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...4-17 Charging System ...4-14 Cruise Control ...4-21 Door Ajar ...4-21
... and Mountain Roads ...8-8 Hood ...9-5 Hooks and Load Rails ...3-4 Horn ...4-5 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...2-12 Hydraulic Clutch ...9-15 I Ignition Positions ...8-16 Illumination Control ...5-4 Immobilizer ...1-9 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...2-38 Instrument Cluster ...4-9 Instrument Panel ...5-4 Interior Care ...9-80 Introduction ...ii J Jump Starting ...9-69 K Keyless Entry ... ...1-6 Lighter, Cigarette ...4-8 Lighting Entry ...5-5 Lights Airbag Readiness ...4-12 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...4-17 Charging System ...4-14 Cruise Control ...4-21 Door Ajar ...4-21