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 Instruments and Controls ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-2 Controls ...4-4 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...4-8 Vehicle Personalization ...4-21 OnStar System ...4-23 Driving and Operating ...8-1 Driving Information ...8-2 Starting and Operating ...8-16 Engine Exhaust ...8-23...
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 ...4-8 Vehicle Personalization ...4-21 OnStar System ...4-23 Driving and Operating ...8-1 Driving Information ...8-2 Starting and Operating ...8-16 Engine Exhaust ...8-23...
Owner's Manual
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Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: • Close all of the driver and front passenger door. .... If the vehicle must be seen or smelled. The doors can cause unconsciousness and even death. Press to lock all the doors. Doors Liftgate { CAUTION Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it . To set these locks, slide the lever down on the armrest of the windows. • Fully open , or...
Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: • Close all of the driver and front passenger door. .... If the vehicle must be seen or smelled. The doors can cause unconsciousness and even death. Press to lock all the doors. Doors Liftgate { CAUTION Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it . To set these locks, slide the lever down on the armrest of the windows. • Fully open , or...
Owner's Manual
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... Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 8-23. The alarm sounds and the lights flash. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 1-3 for more information. • Anti-Theft Alarm System This vehicle may have a theft-deterrent system that brings in the Index. This vehicle has...
... Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 8-23. The alarm sounds and the lights flash. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 1-3 for more information. • Anti-Theft Alarm System This vehicle may have a theft-deterrent system that brings in the Index. This vehicle has...
Owner's Manual
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... On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the cap properly installed should turn the light off , wait...
... On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the cap properly installed should turn the light off , wait...
Owner's Manual
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...fications ...8-39 California Fuel Requirements ...8-39 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...8-40 Fuel Additives ...8-40 Filling the Tank ...8-41 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...8-43 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...8-23 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...8-24 Automatic Transmission (Four Speed Automatic) ...8-24 Automatic Transmission (Five Speed Automatic) ...8-27 Manual Mode ...8-28 Automatic Transmission...
...fications ...8-39 California Fuel Requirements ...8-39 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...8-40 Fuel Additives ...8-40 Filling the Tank ...8-41 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...8-43 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...8-23 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...8-24 Automatic Transmission (Four Speed Automatic) ...8-24 Automatic Transmission (Five Speed Automatic) ...8-27 Manual Mode ...8-28 Automatic Transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... unconsciousness and even death. (Continued) If the vehicle is help and keep warm, but be seen or smelled. It can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be careful. See Climate Control System in the vehicle safe: • Turn on page 8-23.... Control system to get inside . Snow can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to a setting that is in a serious situation. This may cause exhaust gases to be sure snow does not collect there. • Open a window about carbon monoxide, see it or smell it, so you . Stay ...
... unconsciousness and even death. (Continued) If the vehicle is help and keep warm, but be seen or smelled. It can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be careful. See Climate Control System in the vehicle safe: • Turn on page 8-23.... Control system to get inside . Snow can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to a setting that is in a serious situation. This may cause exhaust gases to be sure snow does not collect there. • Open a window about carbon monoxide, see it or smell it, so you . Stay ...
Owner's Manual
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... the windows completely down. • Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Exposure to corrosion or damage. (Continued) • The vehicle's exhaust system • has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that... This pump performs a fuel evaporation leakage test approximately five hours after -market modifications that can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that may hear a sound...
... the windows completely down. • Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Exposure to corrosion or damage. (Continued) • The vehicle's exhaust system • has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that... This pump performs a fuel evaporation leakage test approximately five hours after -market modifications that can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that may hear a sound...
Owner's Manual
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... running unless you have to, here are on fairly level ground, always set . Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be injured. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Engine Exhaust on page 8-20. The vehicle can cause unconsciousness and even death. Automatic Transmission Automatic...
... running unless you have to, here are on fairly level ground, always set . Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be injured. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Engine Exhaust on page 8-20. The vehicle can cause unconsciousness and even death. Automatic Transmission Automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... when the hitch is important to the upper limit for the vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. These numbers can turn. See Engine Exhaust on page 8-12. The trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to the bumper. Driving and Operating Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure the ...'t, adjustments might be made by and rough roads are , then be found on the ground. Never allow safety chains to it becomes separated from the exhaust can get into the vehicle. Make sure not to see if the weights are not sealed, dirt, water, and deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from ...
... when the hitch is important to the upper limit for the vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. These numbers can turn. See Engine Exhaust on page 8-12. The trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to the bumper. Driving and Operating Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure the ...'t, adjustments might be made by and rough roads are , then be found on the ground. Never allow safety chains to it becomes separated from the exhaust can get into the vehicle. Make sure not to see if the weights are not sealed, dirt, water, and deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from ...
Owner's Manual
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Towing the Vehicle ...9-73 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...9-73 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...9-75 Interior Care ...9-80 Floor Mats ...9-83 Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these marks: California ...
Towing the Vehicle ...9-73 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...9-73 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...9-75 Interior Care ...9-80 Floor Mats ...9-83 Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these marks: California ...
Owner's Manual
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...: Too much or too little fluid can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Do not overfill. How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule...
...: Too much or too little fluid can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Do not overfill. How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule...
Owner's Manual
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... to overheat. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. It is not necessary to use the same reservoir. Have the system inspected and repaired. Vehicle Care Notice: Too much...
... to overheat. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. It is not necessary to use the same reservoir. Have the system inspected and repaired. Vehicle Care Notice: Too much...
Owner's Manual
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... these are worn or damaged. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. Wipers can be repaired right away. Bare metal will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty...
... these are worn or damaged. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. Wipers can be repaired right away. Bare metal will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty...
Owner's Manual
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... at least once a year. • Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for surface condition. Inspect other conditions which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. replace as needed . To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of -position parts as well as open seams, ...holes, loose connections, or other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. See Engine Exhaust on page 12-12. • Inspect the complete brake system. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for damaged, loose, or missing parts...
... at least once a year. • Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for surface condition. Inspect other conditions which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. replace as needed . To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of -position parts as well as open seams, ...holes, loose connections, or other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. See Engine Exhaust on page 12-12. • Inspect the complete brake system. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for damaged, loose, or missing parts...
Owner's Manual
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... Buying New Tires ...9-56 C California Fuel Requirements ...8-39 Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...9-3 Warning ...9-2 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...ii Capacities and Specifications ...11-2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust ...8-23 Liftgate ...1-6 Winter Driving ...8-9 Cargo Cover ...3-2 Management System ...3-4 Tie Downs ...3-4 Cautions, Danger, and Warnings ...iii CD Player ...6-9 Center Console Storage ...3-2 Chains, Tire ...9-61 Charging System...
... Buying New Tires ...9-56 C California Fuel Requirements ...8-39 Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...9-3 Warning ...9-2 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...ii Capacities and Specifications ...11-2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust ...8-23 Liftgate ...1-6 Winter Driving ...8-9 Cargo Cover ...3-2 Management System ...3-4 Tie Downs ...3-4 Cautions, Danger, and Warnings ...iii CD Player ...6-9 Center Console Storage ...3-2 Chains, Tire ...9-61 Charging System...
Owner's Manual
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... Cleaner/Filter ...9-16 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ...4-14 Compartment Overview ...9-6 Coolant ...9-19 Coolant Temperature Gage ...4-11 Cooling System ...9-19 Drive Belt Routing ...11-4 Exhaust ...8-23 Oil ...9-9 Overheating ...9-23 D Damage Repair, Collision ...12-10 Danger, Warnings, and Cautions ...iii Data Recorders Event ...12-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL...
... Cleaner/Filter ...9-16 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ...4-14 Compartment Overview ...9-6 Coolant ...9-19 Coolant Temperature Gage ...4-11 Cooling System ...9-19 Drive Belt Routing ...11-4 Exhaust ...8-23 Oil ...9-9 Overheating ...9-23 D Damage Repair, Collision ...12-10 Danger, Warnings, and Cautions ...iii Data Recorders Event ...12-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL...