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 ...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 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 ...
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 ...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 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Canadiens) A French language copy of this manual. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name VIBE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.... be on your dealer/retailer or from beginning to end to explain vehicle operation. Read this manual in the vehicle for Pontiac Division wherever it was printed. Keep this manual from : On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à...
...Canadiens) A French language copy of this manual. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name VIBE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.... be on your dealer/retailer or from beginning to end to explain vehicle operation. Read this manual in the vehicle for Pontiac Division wherever it was printed. Keep this manual from : On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à...
Owner's Manual
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...not be covered by the vehicle's warranty, and it could be found. { CAUTION These mean there is and what to do to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. *: A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which use the same words, CAUTION or Notice. ...shown along with the word CAUTION is something that could damage your owner manual for additional instructions or information. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the manual and the page number where it can damage the vehicle. It is...
...not be covered by the vehicle's warranty, and it could be found. { CAUTION These mean there is and what to do to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. *: A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which use the same words, CAUTION or Notice. ...shown along with the word CAUTION is something that could damage your owner manual for additional instructions or information. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the manual and the page number where it can damage the vehicle. It is...
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Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...1-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...1-3 Door Locks ...1-5 Power Door Locks ...1-6 Safety Locks ...1-6 Liftgate ...1-6 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...1-7 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...1-7 Immobilizer ...1-9 Immobilizer Operation ...1-9 Power Mirrors ...1-10 Folding Mirrors ...1-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ...1-11 Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows Windows ...1-11 Power Windows ...1-12 Sun Visors ...1-12 Sunroof ...1-13 Doors Roof
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...1-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...1-3 Door Locks ...1-5 Power Door Locks ...1-6 Safety Locks ...1-6 Liftgate ...1-6 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...1-7 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...1-7 Immobilizer ...1-9 Immobilizer Operation ...1-9 Power Mirrors ...1-10 Folding Mirrors ...1-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ...1-11 Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows Windows ...1-11 Power Windows ...1-12 Sun Visors ...1-12 Sunroof ...1-13 Doors Roof
Owner's Manual
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...of the vehicle in a crash is driven. (Continued) • Young children who get out. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it . To manually lock or unlock the door from the inside while locked. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the door forward or rearward. Lock a ...the passenger door to lock and unlock the liftgate. • To lock and unlock your key or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if equipped. With manual locks, the key must be used to also unlock all the doors will not open it . Keys, Doors and Windows 1-5 Door Locks CAUTION (Continued...
...of the vehicle in a crash is driven. (Continued) • Young children who get out. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it . To manually lock or unlock the door from the inside while locked. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the door forward or rearward. Lock a ...the passenger door to lock and unlock the liftgate. • To lock and unlock your key or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if equipped. With manual locks, the key must be used to also unlock all the doors will not open it . Keys, Doors and Windows 1-5 Door Locks CAUTION (Continued...
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... system activates the alarm if: 1-9 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. If the engine does not start , and the key appears to manually arm or disarm the system. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement (US, Can) on page 9-38. The system is automatically armed when the key is in...
... system activates the alarm if: 1-9 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. If the engine does not start , and the key appears to manually arm or disarm the system. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement (US, Can) on page 9-38. The system is automatically armed when the key is in...
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... not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in place. • The security light flashes inconsistently. Folding Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. Push the mirror outward, to return to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. This...
... not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in place. • The security light flashes inconsistently. Folding Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. Push the mirror outward, to return to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. This...
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.... Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed is dangerous. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror to the center for daytime use and back to see clearly behind your vehicle.... Manual Windows Turn the crank on the services OnStar provides. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up, down, and side to open and close a manual window. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the door ...
.... Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed is dangerous. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror to the center for daytime use and back to see clearly behind your vehicle.... Manual Windows Turn the crank on the services OnStar provides. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up, down, and side to open and close a manual window. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the door ...
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... not want to. Lift the bar to the desired position and release the bar. Slide the seat to unlock the seat. 2. Try to move a manual seat forward or rearward: { CAUTION You can lose control of neck injury if the vehicle is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse... you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Seats and Restraints The head restraints are not designed to be sure it is a passenger seated there. 2-3 ...
... not want to. Lift the bar to the desired position and release the bar. Slide the seat to unlock the seat. 2. Try to move a manual seat forward or rearward: { CAUTION You can lose control of neck injury if the vehicle is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse... you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Seats and Restraints The head restraints are not designed to be sure it is a passenger seated there. 2-3 ...
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... not want to the person sitting there. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. The driver seat height adjuster is located on the...
... not want to the person sitting there. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. The driver seat height adjuster is located on the...
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.... (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) The lap belt cannot do its job because it will return to an upright position: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. On vehicles with manual reclining seatbacks the lever used to lock the seatback in place. 3. To recline the seatback: 1. The shoulder belt cannot do their job when reclined like...
.... (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) The lap belt cannot do its job because it will return to an upright position: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. On vehicles with manual reclining seatbacks the lever used to lock the seatback in place. 3. To recline the seatback: 1. The shoulder belt cannot do their job when reclined like...
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... can be seriously injured. Safety Belts This section of the seatback to check that is locked into place. Push and pull the top of the manual describes how to lock it is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. In the same crash...
... can be seriously injured. Safety Belts This section of the seatback to check that is locked into place. Push and pull the top of the manual describes how to lock it is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. In the same crash...
Owner's Manual
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... diagnostic module which records information after the system check. When the system check is unoccupied, the light will need to replace other parts. The service manual for your dealer/retailer for service. 2-29 Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the airbag system. Seats and Restraints In many...
... diagnostic module which records information after the system check. When the system check is unoccupied, the light will need to replace other parts. The service manual for your dealer/retailer for service. 2-29 Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the airbag system. Seats and Restraints In many...
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... side impact airbags (if equipped) may suppress the airbag deployment when liquid soaks into the seat. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. Be sure to do so. An object, person or child in the ... shows ON. The passenger airbag status indicator light should be reconnected. They are parts of the passenger sensing system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 12-12. { CAUTION Stowing of articles under the right front passenger seat, may interfere with ...
... side impact airbags (if equipped) may suppress the airbag deployment when liquid soaks into the seat. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. Be sure to do so. An object, person or child in the ... shows ON. The passenger airbag status indicator light should be reconnected. They are parts of the passenger sensing system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 12-12. { CAUTION Stowing of articles under the right front passenger seat, may interfere with ...
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... or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can I find out whether this manual. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in this manual. Q: Because I have a disability, I have information about the vehicle that are in this will affect my airbag ...-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to get my vehicle modified. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have to or change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may not operate properly if the...
... or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can I find out whether this manual. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in this manual. Q: Because I have a disability, I have information about the vehicle that are in this will affect my airbag ...-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to get my vehicle modified. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have to or change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may not operate properly if the...
Owner's Manual
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... a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. To help a child to improve the fit of injury, the child restraint must be secured in this manual. 2-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { CAUTION A child can also help reduce the chance of the vehicle's safety...
... a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. To help a child to improve the fit of injury, the child restraint must be secured in this manual. 2-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { CAUTION A child can also help reduce the chance of the vehicle's safety...
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... child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. We recommend that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in a forward-facing child seat; Seats and...
... child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. We recommend that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in a forward-facing child seat; Seats and...
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... lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that are made for Children (LATCH System) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in this manual. There are metal bars built into the vehicle. Seats and Restraints 2-45 Lower Anchors and Tethers for use the child restraint and its attachments. A child...
... lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that are made for Children (LATCH System) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in this manual. There are metal bars built into the vehicle. Seats and Restraints 2-45 Lower Anchors and Tethers for use the child restraint and its attachments. A child...
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... anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. 2-48 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { CAUTION Do not attach more than one child restraint per anchor. { CAUTION Children...
... anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. 2-48 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { CAUTION Do not attach more than one child restraint per anchor. { CAUTION Children...
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... folding the seat. 1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to the child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using...
... folding the seat. 1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to the child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using...