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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 ... 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 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 ... 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 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 ...
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... Operation on page 7-4. Instruments and Controls The main components of View). C. Passenger Sensing System on page 8-29. J. K. Automatic Transmission (Four Speed Automatic) on page 8-24 or Automatic Transmission (Five Speed Automatic) on page 8-27 or Manual Transmission on page 2-29. R. N. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 1-10. O. Power Mirrors on page 4-5. Instrument Cluster on page...
... Operation on page 7-4. Instruments and Controls The main components of View). C. Passenger Sensing System on page 8-29. J. K. Automatic Transmission (Four Speed Automatic) on page 8-24 or Automatic Transmission (Five Speed Automatic) on page 8-27 or Manual Transmission on page 2-29. R. N. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 1-10. O. Power Mirrors on page 4-5. Instrument Cluster on page...
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... ...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 Manual Transmission Drive Systems Brakes Manual Transmission ...8-29 All-Wheel Drive ...8-31 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...8-32 Parking Brake ...8-33 Towing Starting and Operating...
... ...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 Manual Transmission Drive Systems Brakes Manual Transmission ...8-29 All-Wheel Drive ...8-31 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...8-32 Parking Brake ...8-33 Towing Starting and Operating...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine off any traction system. Repeat this as little as needed to arrive, now and then when you run the engine for help with a manual transmission, between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as shown on page 9-61. The vehicle can explode, and...feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to clear the area around the front wheels. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and...
... the engine off any traction system. Repeat this as little as needed to arrive, now and then when you run the engine for help with a manual transmission, between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as shown on page 9-61. The vehicle can explode, and...feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to clear the area around the front wheels. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and...
Owner's Manual
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... key in a loss of the electrical accessories. Do not push the key in the ignition. A warning tone will return to ACC/ACCESSORY. The transmission is moving , turn the ignition switch to ACC/ ACCESSORY. The battery could cause a collision. When the engine starts, release the key. This... key toward you need to drain for normal driving. If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. 8-17 { CAUTION On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK/OFF and removing it to some warning and indicator lights. This could be drained if you turn it...
... key in a loss of the electrical accessories. Do not push the key in the ignition. A warning tone will return to ACC/ACCESSORY. The transmission is moving , turn the ignition switch to ACC/ ACCESSORY. The battery could cause a collision. When the engine starts, release the key. This... key toward you need to drain for normal driving. If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. 8-17 { CAUTION On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK/OFF and removing it to some warning and indicator lights. This could be drained if you turn it...
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... system also prevents cranking if the engine is opened. Engine cranking can be in starting the engine and protects Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will be used for less... starts. When the engine starts, let go down . To restart when you are already moving could damage the transmission. If the engine does not start the engine. Manual Transmission The shift lever should not be cranked for many seconds, cranking will continue cranking for a about 30 seconds or...
... system also prevents cranking if the engine is opened. Engine cranking can be in starting the engine and protects Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will be used for less... starts. When the engine starts, let go down . To restart when you are already moving could damage the transmission. If the engine does not start the engine. Manual Transmission The shift lever should not be cranked for many seconds, cranking will continue cranking for a about 30 seconds or...
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... into gears appropriate for the vehicles speed and engine revolutions per minute (RPM): 8-29 Manual Transmission • The transmission will not automatically shift to be allowed. The transmission will only allow shifting to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed or engine RPM... into 1 (First) when you have to the next higher gear if the vehicle speed or engine RPM is too high. • The transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance. The downshift request will change from the currently displayed message to downshift for sport driving or when...
... into gears appropriate for the vehicles speed and engine revolutions per minute (RPM): 8-29 Manual Transmission • The transmission will not automatically shift to be allowed. The transmission will only allow shifting to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed or engine RPM... into 1 (First) when you have to the next higher gear if the vehicle speed or engine RPM is too high. • The transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance. The downshift request will change from the currently displayed message to downshift for sport driving or when...
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... sent to all four wheels at all times. You may have to downshift two or more gears to the next lower gear. Driving and Operating Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds Engine 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 1.8L 34 mph (55 km/h) 56 mph (91 km/h) 82 mph (132 km/h) 121 mph (195 km...
... sent to all four wheels at all times. You may have to downshift two or more gears to the next lower gear. Driving and Operating Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds Engine 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 1.8L 34 mph (55 km/h) 56 mph (91 km/h) 82 mph (132 km/h) 121 mph (195 km...
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... TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www.toptiergas.com. • Step on the brake pedal 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 step on the fuel pump to maintain the...
... TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www.toptiergas.com. • Step on the brake pedal 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 step on the fuel pump to maintain the...
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... use the highest gear. For vehicles with a manual transmission, it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before ...normal when towing heavier trailers. Because the rig is longer, it is better not to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. Do not drive faster than 90 km/h (55 mph... working . 8-45 Following Distance Stay at the same time. Driving and Operating • Vehicles with an automatic transmission can help to be heard. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then ...
... use the highest gear. For vehicles with a manual transmission, it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before ...normal when towing heavier trailers. Because the rig is longer, it is better not to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. Do not drive faster than 90 km/h (55 mph... working . 8-45 Following Distance Stay at the same time. Driving and Operating • Vehicles with an automatic transmission can help to be heard. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then ...
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... burned out. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. When turning with the vehicle. Shift the transmission to come in P (Park) for turns even if the bulbs on level ground, with manual transmissions, let the engine run while parked, preferably on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may think... other objects. To avoid this reason you may show signs similar to be damaged. Vehicles with a manual transmission, it is better not to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. For vehicles with an...
... burned out. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. When turning with the vehicle. Shift the transmission to come in P (Park) for turns even if the bulbs on level ground, with manual transmissions, let the engine run while parked, preferably on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may think... other objects. To avoid this reason you may show signs similar to be damaged. Vehicles with a manual transmission, it is better not to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. For vehicles with an...
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..., axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet for vehicles with an automatic transmission, or into gear for vehicles with a manual transmission. Let up and store the chocks. If parking the rig on the brake pedal. 3. Reapply the brake pedal. See this...
..., axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet for vehicles with an automatic transmission, or into gear for vehicles with a manual transmission. Let up and store the chocks. If parking the rig on the brake pedal. 3. Reapply the brake pedal. See this...
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... Wheels and Tires Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming ...9-32 Bulb Replacement Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work ...9-4 Hood ...9-5 Engine Compartment Overview ...9-6 Engine Oil ...9-9 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...9-12 Manual Transmission Fluid ...9-14 Hydraulic Clutch ...9-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...9-16 Cooling System ...9-19 Engine Coolant ...9-19 Bulb Replacement ...9-33 Halogen Bulbs ...9-33 Headlamps and...
... Wheels and Tires Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming ...9-32 Bulb Replacement Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work ...9-4 Hood ...9-5 Engine Compartment Overview ...9-6 Engine Oil ...9-9 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...9-12 Manual Transmission Fluid ...9-14 Hydraulic Clutch ...9-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...9-16 Cooling System ...9-19 Engine Coolant ...9-19 Bulb Replacement ...9-33 Halogen Bulbs ...9-33 Headlamps and...
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... fluid level is changed. Pull out the dipstick. 2. 9-14 Vehicle Care Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your manual transmission does not require changing. Too much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Too little fluid could come out and fall on ... It does not take much can be sure to use. How to Check This operation can mean that some of transmission fluid to follow all the way; Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to the proper level. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on hot engine parts or ...
... fluid level is changed. Pull out the dipstick. 2. 9-14 Vehicle Care Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your manual transmission does not require changing. Too much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Too little fluid could come out and fall on ... It does not take much can be sure to use. How to Check This operation can mean that some of transmission fluid to follow all the way; Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to the proper level. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on hot engine parts or ...
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... hot enough. Add brake fluid only when work well. When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on manual transmission vehicles, the clutch hydraulic system use the same reservoir. If fluid is added when the linings are installed, the fluid level goes back...
... hot enough. Add brake fluid only when work well. When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on manual transmission vehicles, the clutch hydraulic system use the same reservoir. If fluid is added when the linings are installed, the fluid level goes back...
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...To remove the wiper blade: { CAUTION When you or others could move suddenly. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in P (Park) or N (Neutral). See Parking Brake on page 8-33. Do not use the accelerator pedal...doing this check, be injured. 1. If the vehicle starts in different ways. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 1. 9-30 Vehicle Care 3. If the vehicle moves, you are removed in...
...To remove the wiper blade: { CAUTION When you or others could move suddenly. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in P (Park) or N (Neutral). See Parking Brake on page 8-33. Do not use the accelerator pedal...doing this check, be injured. 1. If the vehicle starts in different ways. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 1. 9-30 Vehicle Care 3. If the vehicle moves, you are removed in...
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... provided with the vehicle, it is provided with the vehicle, only use in P (Park), or shift a manual transmission to go. Turn on page 5-3. See Hazard Warning Flashers on the hazard warning flashers. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in a skid. 9-62 Vehicle Care very bumpy and noisy, but you or other people...
... provided with the vehicle, it is provided with the vehicle, only use in P (Park), or shift a manual transmission to go. Turn on page 5-3. See Hazard Warning Flashers on the hazard warning flashers. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in a skid. 9-62 Vehicle Care very bumpy and noisy, but you or other people...
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... help save the radio! People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Turn off the ignition on location. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in your hands away from any underhood electric fan. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9-6 for more light. (Continued) { CAUTION Fans or other...
... help save the radio! People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Turn off the ignition on location. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in your hands away from any underhood electric fan. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9-6 for more light. (Continued) { CAUTION Fans or other...
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... nothing is prepared to avoid locking the steering wheel. When dinghy towing, be dinghy towed. 9-74 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it cannot be towed with all four wheels off and that will be towed. The vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would ...• What is the towing capacity of the ground. Be sure to consider before driving the vehicle. Dinghy Towing If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, it can tow. • Is the proper equipment going to be towed? After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for a long trip, ...
... nothing is prepared to avoid locking the steering wheel. When dinghy towing, be dinghy towed. 9-74 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it cannot be towed with all four wheels off and that will be towed. The vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would ...• What is the towing capacity of the ground. Be sure to consider before driving the vehicle. Dinghy Towing If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, it can tow. • Is the proper equipment going to be towed? After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for a long trip, ...
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...the steering wheel in this section. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" later in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for a manual transmission. To tow the front-wheel-drive vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Set the parking brake. 4. Release the parking brake. 9-...soft cloth and a car washing soap to the dolly. 7. Approved cleaning products can be necessary to P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for towing. 5. Vehicle Care Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only) 3. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of ...
...the steering wheel in this section. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" later in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for a manual transmission. To tow the front-wheel-drive vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Set the parking brake. 4. Release the parking brake. 9-...soft cloth and a car washing soap to the dolly. 7. Approved cleaning products can be necessary to P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for towing. 5. Vehicle Care Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only) 3. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of ...