Pontiac Vibe 2007 Assembly instructions

DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety Belt Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
COMFORT
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Air Filtration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Side Vent Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Window Anti-Fog Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ENTERTAINMENT
Radio Data System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
CONVENIENCE
Front and Rear Wipers/Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Automatic Lamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Closing the Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dome Lamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Auxiliary Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
115-Volt AC Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Rear Cargo Track Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Cold Engine Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Steering Wheel Lock-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
EVAP Leak Detection Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
StabiliTrak
®
– Stability Control System . . . . . . . .12
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Storing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Vibe. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to
ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features
described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
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Instrument Panel
DRIVER INFORMATION
A. Air Outlets
B. Instrument Panel Cluster
C. Climate Control System
D. Hazard Warning Flashers Button
E. Audio System
F. Rear Window Defogger Button
G. Passenger Air Bag Status
Indicator/Front Passenger Safety
Belt Reminder Light
H. Power Remote Control Mirror
Button
S. Horn
T. Cruise Control Lever
U. Ignition Switch
V. Windshield Wiper Lever
W. Cigarette Light or Accessory
Power Outlet
X. Shift Lever
Y. Power Outlet
Z. Parking Brake
AA.Center Console Storage Area
BB.Glove Box
I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
J. Rear Liftglass Release Button
K. Tire Pressure Monitor Reset Button
L. Coinholder
M. TRAC OFF Button
N. Content Theft-Deterrent Security Light
O. Storage Compartment
P. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever and
Exterior Lamp Stalk
Q. Hood Release
R. Tilt Lever
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one
very similar to it. The instrument
panel cluster includes these key
features:
A. Tachometer
B. Speedometer
C. Fuel Gauge
D. Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
3
Instrument Panel Cluster
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
A
B
C
D
Note: The instrument panel cluster
is designed to let you know about
many important aspects of your
vehicle’s operation. It is important
to read your Owner Manual and
become familiar with the information
being relayed to you by the lights,
gauges and indicators, as well as
what action can be taken to ensure
safety and to prevent damage.
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Remote Keyless Entry
OnStar®(if equipped)
Content Theft-Deterrent
System (if equipped)
The Remote Keyless Entry system locks
and unlocks the doors and liftglass from
a range of three to 30 feet. At times the
range may be shorter than usual, which
is normal. If the transmitter doesn’t
seem to be working properly:
• Ensure that you are within transmitter
range of the vehicle. Rainy and
snowy weather can reduce
transmitter range.
• Check to see whether other vehicles
or obstacles are blocking the
transmitter signal by stepping a few
feet to the left or right, and hold the
transmitter higher when pressing the
button(s).
• Consider the length of time that the
transmitter battery has been in
service and replace it if necessary.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
The Content Theft-
Deterrent System
has an indicator
lamp to the left of the
steering wheel that is
labeled SECURITY.
After closing all vehi-
cle doors, the system
can be activated in
three ways:
• Press the Lock button on the
Remote Keyless Entry key fob.
• Press the power door Lock button.
• Lock the front doors manually with
the key.
If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, the
Onstar system provides in-vehicle safe-
ty, security and phone services, avail-
able 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With OnStar, you can enjoy such avail-
able services as:
• Automatic notification of air bag
deployment
• Emergency services assistance
• Roadside assistance
• Stolen vehicle tracking
•Remote door unlock (if equipped with
power door locks)
• Driving directions and location
assistance*
• OnStar Hands-Free Calling, a hands-
free, voice-activated service**
The system arms itself following a
30-second delay. At this time, the
SECURITY indicator light flashes.
If the alarm is tripped, the horn sounds
in intermittent blasts. The headlamps,
turn signals and interior lights also flash
to get visual attention. The alarm sounds
whenever any door or hatch is opened
by force, or if the battery is disconnected
and then reconnected. The alarm will
also sound whenever it is armed and the
rear hatch or liftglass is opened with a
key.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual
SAFETY & SECURITY
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These services are easily accessed
through the three OnStar buttons in your
vehicle.
• Press the blue OnStar button to con-
nect to an OnStar Advisor for services
such as driving directions and loca-
tion assistance.*
• Press the white Phone button to
access OnStar Hands-Free Calling.**
• Press the red Emergency button to
connect to an OnStar Advisor who
can contact a nearby emergency
services provider to request dispatch
of ambulance, police, fire or other
emergency services to your location.
For more information about OnStar fea-
tures, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide
and enclosed audio CD located in your
glove box.
*Directions and location assistance may require
service upgrade
**Available in most markets
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Passenger Sensing System located in
the front passenger seat for the front
passenger frontal air bag, and a passen-
ger air bag status indicator located on
the instrument panel center stack.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
Passenger Air Bag Status
Indicator
Note: It is recommended that children
not be placed in the front passenger
seat, even with the Passenger Sensing
System. All children should be secured
in a rear seat, including an infant riding
in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding
in a forward-facing child seat or an older
child riding in a booster seat.
Child Restraints (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH
anchors, and may have top tethers for
use with a LATCH compatible child
restraint. If your child restraint is not
compatible with the LATCH system, you
may still use it by installing the child
restraint with the safety belt system.
Choose a child seat that is appropriate
for the child’s age and size (weight and
height).
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment
To adjust the driver’s seat height, pull
the lever located on the outboard side
of the seat cushion until reaching the
desired height. (You may find the seat
easier to adjust when unoccupied.)
Before adjusting, make sure the ignition
is off and the vehicle is in Park (P).
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle is equipped with a pollen
and dust filter that removes common
allergens and pollutants from outside air
before they reach the vehicle cabin. If
air output volume from the heating and
air conditioning outlets drops over time
(with the fan at its highest setting), the
filter may be dirty and may need to be
changed. The filter is located in the
heating and A/C housing and can be
accessed through the filter door, behind
the glove box.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Air Filtration System
COMFORT
Safety Belt Operation
Safety Belt Reminders
When the key is turned to On or Start, a
chime will come on for several seconds
to remind passengers to fasten their
safety belts, unless the driver’s safety
belt is already buckled.
The safety belt light will also flash until
the driver’s belt is buckled. If the driver’s
belt is already buckled, neither the
chime nor the light will come on.
Your vehicle also has a safety belt
reminder light for the right front passen-
ger position.
Center-Rear Safety Belt
All rear seat positions, including the cen-
ter position, are equipped with safety
belts. Should you have difficulty latching
the center-rear safety belt or left-rear
safety belt, it may be a result of the left-
rear safety belt buckle and the center
buckle being mispositioned. Both out-
board safety belt latch plates and buck-
les are different from the center latch
plate and buckle. For easier identifica-
tion, the center safety belt buckle
includes the word CENTER on its side.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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To cool the
vehicle interior
on very hot
days, perform
the following:
1. Open the
windows just
long enough
to let the
hot, inside air escape.
2. Press both the A/C button and the
(Recirculation) button. The
Recirculation button (A) is located
under the A/C button.
3. Select (Vent) mode and adjust
the temperature knob all the way in
the blue area.
For continuous maximum cooling,
remain in recirculation mode.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Air Conditioning System Side Vent Airflow
Airflow coming through the climate con-
trol system’s side vents is normal during
all operating modes. To optimize the
effectiveness of your system when using
the floor, defog or defrost mode, close
the outboard vents.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
A
Window Anti-Fog Feature
The vehicle windows and windshield
may experience fogging when it is rain-
ing or the humidity is high.
To prevent window fogging:
1. Press the A/C button.
2. Select the (Defrost) mode.
3. Set the fan to HI.
4. Adjust the temperature knob as
desired.
The (Recirculation) button will not
function when the (Defrost) mode or
(Heater/Defrost) mode is selected.
This allows outside air into the vehicle to
help reduce moisture.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Front and Rear Wipers/Washers
The lever on the right side of the steer-
ing column controls the wipers and
washers.
Front Wipers/Washer
Move the lever up to the MIST setting to
activate the front wipers for a single
wipe.
Move the lever down to activate the
wipers in the INT (Intermittent), LO
(Low) or HI (High) setting. In the
Intermittent setting, rotate the band on
the lever to change the time between
wipes.
(Activating the wipers by moving the
wiper lever down is the opposite of all
other Pontiac models.)
To spray washer fluid on the windshield,
pull the lever toward you.
Rear Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and washer are activated
by rotating the knob at the end of the
wiper lever to the desired setting.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
ENTERTAINMENT
Radio Data System (RDS)
Operation
Your audio system is equipped with a
Radio Data System. RDS features are
available for use only on FM stations
that broadcast RDS information. With
RDS, the radio can:
• Seek stations broadcasting the type
of programming you select
• Receive announcements concerning
local and national emergencies
• Display messages from radio
stations
• Seek stations with traffic
announcements
When you tune to an RDS station, the
station name and call letters will appear
on the display instead of the frequency.
RDS stations may also provide the time
of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming and the name of the pro-
gram being broadcast. RDS relies on
receiving specific information from these
stations and will work only when the
information is available.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
CONVENIENCE
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Cruise Control
The cruise control lever is located on the
right side of the steering wheel.
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the ON-OFF button at the end
of the cruise control lever. The
CRUISE light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Move the lever down to – SET
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
To return to a set speed after having
used the brakes, push the cruise control
lever up to + RES. This returns the vehi-
cle to its set speed.
Increasing Speed
To increase cruise control speed:
•Use the accelerator to reach the
desired speed; then move the cruise
control lever to the – SET position.
Release the lever and the acceler-
ator pedal.
• Tap up or hold the cruise lever up to
the + RES position until you reach
the desired speed, and then release
the lever.
Reducing Speed
To reduce speed while using cruise
control:
• Push and hold the lever to – SET
until you reach the desired lower
speed; then release it.
• Tap down on the lever. Each time you
do this, you’ll reduce vehicle speed
by 1 mph.
Ending Cruise Control
There are several ways to cancel cruise
control:
• Step lightly on the brake pedal or
push the clutch pedal, if you have a
manual transaxle.
• Press the ON-OFF button again (this
will erase the set speed memory).
• Pull the cruise control lever toward
you.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
The DRL safety feature illuminates the
headlamps at a reduced intensity during
the day to make the front of the vehicle
more visible to others. This feature
can be of particular help in the short
periods just after dawn and shortly
before sunset. The DRL illuminates only
the headlamps — not the taillamps or
side-marker lamps.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
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Dome Lamp Control
The dome lamp control switch is located
on the dome lamp. To operate the lamp,
place the switch in one of the following
positions:
DOOR: In this position, the dome lamp
will turn on when any door, the liftgate
or liftglass is opened. The lamp will turn
off when all doors, the liftgate and lift-
glass are closed.
OFF: In this position, the lamp will be off
at all times, even if a door, the liftgate or
liftglass is opened.
ON: In this position, the lamp will be on
at all times.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Power Windows (if equipped)
To disable all of the passenger power
window switches, including the passen-
ger window switches on the driver’s
door, press the window lockout button
located near the driver’s power door
lock switches. Press the button again
to enable the window switches.
Only the driver’s window will operate
with the lockout button depressed.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Lamp Control (ALC)
During daytime driving, the ALC may
temporarily switch the headlamp and
interior light systems, including the radio
display, to the nighttime mode. This
occurs when passing through darker
conditions, such as under a bridge or
overpass, or inside a parking garage.
The ALC light sensor is located at the
upper-left corner of the instrument panel.
To ensure proper system operation,
avoid placing objects or stickers on the
windshield at the windshield’s upper-left
corner.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Closing the Sunroof
As a safety measure, the sunroof clos-
ing mechanism is designed to stop in
the middle of its cycle. This prevents
objects from being closed in the sun-
roof. When the sunroof stops and the
opening is clear of all objects, release
the switch and press it again to com-
plete the closing cycle.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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