2009 Pontiac VIBE Owners Manual

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safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. (Continued) 1-38 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. { CAUTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraints 1-39 CAUTION (Continued) restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. { CAUTION Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual { CAUTION Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child (Continued) 1-40 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. { CAUTION To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant’s neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints. { CAUTION A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Child Restraint Systems Seats and Restraints 1-41 (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness. A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 1-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-44 for more information. A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint { CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Seats and Restraints 1-43 { CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-28 for additional information. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 1-44 Seats and Restraints Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system. Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor. In order to use the LATCH system in the vehicle, you need a child restraint has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer provides instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in the vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available. Seats and Restraints 1-45 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 1-46 Seats and Restraints To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover. The top tether anchors are located on the ﬂoor of the rear cargo area. Open the cover to access the anchors. If the vehicle has a cargo mat, you may need to fold it back to access the top tether anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-43 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { CAUTION If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the 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. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraints 1-47 Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position. 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. { CAUTION { CAUTION Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed. Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 1-48 Seats and Restraints 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. If the vehicle has a cargo mat, you may need to fold it back to access the top tether anchors. 2.3. Open the top tether anchor cover to expose the anchor. 2.4. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraints 1-49 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { CAUTION A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer/retailer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, new LATCH system parts may be needed. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. 3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 1-50 Seats and Restraints New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash. Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-43. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-28 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-15 for more information, including important safety information. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { CAUTION A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-28 for additional information. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraints 1-51 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-44 for how to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in the seating position using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-44 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-15. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 1-52 Seats and Restraints 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System on page 1-28 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraints 1-53 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if the correct buckle is being used. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-43. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seats) When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-44 for how to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in a seating position using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-44 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 1-54 Seats and Restraints 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-44 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys Keys ...................................2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...................2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ....2-4 Doors and Locks Door Locks .........................2-6 Power Door Locks ..............2-7 Rear Door Security Locks ....2-7 Liftgate ...............................2-8 Theft-Deterrent Systems Theft-Deterrent Systems .....2-9 Immobilizer .........................2-9 Immobilizer Operation .........2-9 Content Theft-Deterrent .....2-10 Windows Windows ...........................2-12 Power Windows ................2-12 Sun Visors ........................2-13 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ....2-13 Outside Power Mirror(s) ....2-14 Sunroof Sunroof .............................2-14 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys { CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. Do not do any of the following to keys with a transponder: (cid:129) Cover the key. (cid:129) Hit the key hard against other objects. (cid:129) Expose it to high temperatures for a long time. (cid:129) Put the key in water. (cid:129) Use the key with electromagnetic materials. Any new Immobilizer key must be programmed before it will start the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the vehicle. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 12-5 for more information. Notice: keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever lock your 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual The key is used for the ignition, doors, and all other locks. The key number is on the tag attached to the key ring. Keep this tag and give it to your dealer/retailer if a new key needs to be made. If the vehicle has an Immobilizer theft deterrent system, the key has a transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2-9 for additional information. Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System If this vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: (cid:129) Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. (cid:129) Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. (cid:129) Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual (cid:129) 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows W (Unlock): Press once to unlock the driver door. If W is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The hazard warning ﬂashers ﬂash twice to conﬁrm that the door has unlocked. HOLD p (Panic): Press to arm the alarm. The lights ﬂash and the horn sounds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is shifted to ON/RUN or HOLD p is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY for the alarm to work. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 30 feet (9 m) away from the vehicle. Q (Lock): Press to lock all of the doors and liftgate. The hazard warning ﬂashers ﬂash once to conﬁrm that the doors have locked. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 To replace the battery, use a ﬂat, thin non-metal object or tape-wrapped metal object. 1. Separate the transmitter. Battery Replacement The battery in the transmitter is weak and should be changed if it does not work at the normal range in any location. Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. 3. Open the module cover. 4. Remove the old battery. 2. Remove the module. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:129) Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. 5. Insert the new battery, positive (+) side facing up. Replace with a CR2025 or equivalent battery. 6. Snap the module back together and replace it in the transmitter. 7. Snap the front and back of the transmitter together. CAUTION (Continued) (cid:129) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. (cid:129) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. (Continued) 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 To lock and unlock your vehicle from the outside, use your key or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if equipped. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Open the driver door, on vehicles with power door locks, by turning the key in the lock toward the rear of the vehicle. Turn the key back toward the center and toward the rear again, within three seconds, to unlock all of the doors. Use the key in the passenger door to also unlock all of the doors. Lock a door by turning the key toward the front of the vehicle. If you have power door locks, all the doors will lock. To manually lock or unlock the door from the inside, move the lever on the door forward or rearward. The driver and front passenger door open from the inside while locked. With manual locks, the key must be used to lock and unlock the liftgate. Power Door Locks On vehicles with this feature, the power door lock switch is located on the armrest of the driver and front passenger door. Q : Press to lock all the doors. K : Press to unlock all the doors. Rear Door Security Locks Rear door security locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Open the rear doors to access the security locks. To set these locks, slide the lever down on each door and close it. The doors can only be opened from outside with the door unlocked. To return the doors to normal operation, slide the lever up. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Liftgate { CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate: (cid:129) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:129) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System on page 7-1. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 8-16. Unlock and open the liftgate by inserting the key, turning it counterclockwise and raise it by hand. Close the liftgate by using the handle to pull it down. Lock the liftgate by inserting the key and turning it clockwise to the ﬁrst position. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual (cid:129) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. The security light, located on the center of the instrument panel, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows The security light ﬂashes when the system is armed. When the key is inserted in the ignition the transponder in the key head transmits an electronic code to the vehicle and automatically cancels the system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. If the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. Check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 9-36. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. If any of the following conditions occur, contact your dealer/retailer. The security light stays on. The security light does not start ﬂashing when the key is removed from the ignition. The security light ﬂashes inconsistently. See your dealer/retailer to have a new key with a transponder made. Bring the key and key number with you. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 12-5. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. Content Theft-Deterrent This vehicle may have a theft-deterrent system that activates an alarm if attempts are made to damage or break into the vehicle. The alarm sounds and the lights ﬂash. The security light is located on the center of the instrument panel. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 Arming the System To arm the system: 1. Close all the doors and the liftgate. 2. Lock the doors and liftgate with the key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The security light comes on solid. The system automatically arms after 30 seconds. The security light ﬂashes when the system is armed. No one should be in the vehicle when the alarm system is armed because unlocking the vehicle from the inside activates the system. To avoid setting off the alarm make sure all passengers are out of the vehicle and the windows are closed before arming the system. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Disarming the System To disarm the alarm do one of the following: (cid:129) Unlock the doors with the key. (cid:129) Unlock the doors and liftgate with the RKE transmitter. (cid:129) Start the engine. Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the system as described in the previous procedure. The doors and liftgate should be locked with the key or RKE transmitter. Be sure to wait until the security light starts ﬂashing. 3. Unlock the driver door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm. 4. Stop the alarm as described in the disarming procedure. 5. Repeat this operation for the other doors. Also, check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your dealer/retailer. How the System Alarm is Activated The system activates the alarm if: (cid:129) A locked door or the liftgate is unlocked or opened without the RKE transmitter. (cid:129) A locked door is unlocked or opened without the key. The liftgate is unlocked or opened with the key. The battery is reconnected. The side windows are tapped or broken. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows { CAUTION Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows Turn the crank on the door to open and close a manual window. Power Windows { CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 AUTO (Express-Down): Press all the way down and release to lower the driver window automatically. Pull up at any time to stop the window from lowering. o (Lock-Out): Press the lock-out button, located on the driver door, to disable the passenger power windows and again to enable them. Only the driver window can be operated when the lock-out feature is used. Sun Visors Pull the visor toward you or move it to the side to help reduce glare. To use the mirror, slide the attached cover. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the mirror to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up, down, and side to side. The day/night lever lets you adjust the mirror to avoid glare from headlamps behind your vehicle. Move the lever to the right for nighttime use and back to the center for daytime use. Vehicles with OnStar® have three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See OnStar® System on page 4-25 for more information. On vehicles with this feature, the power windows only work when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 8-4. Switches on the driver door control the driver and passenger windows. Each passenger door has a switch to control that window. Press or pull the front of a switch to lower or raise a window. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Outside Power Mirror(s) The controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. The vehicle must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to adjust the mirrors. 1. Adjust either mirror by pushing the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right). 2. Use the arrows on the control pad to adjust the direction of the mirror. 3. Move the selector switch back to the center. This locks the mirrors in place. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the controls are on the overhead console. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for the sunroof to work. TILT: Slide the sunshade back. Press to tilt the sunroof. Press again to stop movement at any time. DOWN: Press to lower the sunroof. SLIDE: Press to open the sunroof. It express opens and stops before the fully open position. Press again to fully open. Press the switch at any time to stop the sunroof from moving. If the sunshade is closed it opens with the sunroof. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 CLOSE: Press to express close the sunroof. Press again to stop movement at any time. The sunshade must be closed by hand. Anti-Pinch Feature If there is an obstruction when the sunroof is closing, it stops and partly opens again. Remove the obstruction and press the button again to close the sunroof. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows ✍ NOTES 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Storage Glove Box Lift up on the glovebox lever to open it. Cupholders There are cupholders located in the console area between the front seats. Storage Storage Glove Box ..........................3-1 Cupholders .........................3-1 Overhead Console ..............3-2 Center Console Storage .....3-2 Luggage Carrier ..................3-2 Driver Storage Compartment ....................3-3 Floor Mats ..........................3-3 Hooks .................................3-3 Cargo Cover .......................3-4 Cargo Tie Downs ...............3-6 Cargo Management System .............................3-6 Storage 3-1 There are also cupholders that fold out from the back of the center console. There are also molded bottle holders located in the front and rear doors. The cupholder size can be adjusted by changing the location of the provided insert. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 3-2 Storage Overhead Console If your vehicle has an overhead console, push on the cover to open it. Center Console Storage To access the center console storage area, pull up on the lock release lever to raise the upper cover and access the tray storage. Pull up on the lower release lever to raise the tray and access more storage. Luggage Carrier { CAUTION If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. This can cause a driver to lose control. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Items may be carried inside. Never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of the vehicle. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading the Vehicle on page 8-32. Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 132 lbs (60 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fasten it securely. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving, check to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Floor Mats The driver side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two locator hooks. The ﬂoor mat must be properly placed on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mat To remove the ﬂoor mat, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect it from the locator hooks. Storage 3-3 To reinstall the ﬂoor mat, line up the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the locator hooks and push down into place. Hooks There are hooks for hanging items in the cabin, luggage compartment, and in the cargo management system, if the vehicle has one. On the front passenger side, press the hook to open and use it. There is a weight limit of 44 lb (20 kg). The luggage compartment hooks should only be used to hang items under 7 lb (3 kg). For vehicles with a cargo management system, open the deck lid to hang items under 5 lb (2.3 kg). Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate the vehicle correctly. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place. Driver Storage Compartment The driver storage compartment is located near the left side of the steering column on the bottom of the instrument panel. Pull up on the lever to open the cover. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 3-4 Storage Cargo Cover For vehicles equipped with a cargo cover. Using the cargo cover: 1. Remove the cargo cover from its storage location. 2. Unfold the cargo cover. Folding the Cargo Cover: 1. Hold the cargo cover with both hands. 4. Attach the center hook to the center head restraint. { CAUTION 2. Bend one side of the cover toward the body. 3. Attach the hooks to the indented slots on the sides of the rear cargo area. An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Storage 3-5 3. Twist the other side in the opposite direction. 4. Make a small circle, and then fold the cover inward. 5. Make sure the cover’s three circles are side by side. 6. Return the cover to its storage bag. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 3-6 Storage Cargo Tie Downs The cargo tie down straps and hooks are intended to be used to secure a ﬂat tire or other items. The tie down hooks are located in the rear cargo area. The straps are under the rear ﬂoor panel. To use, hook the end of the straps to the hooks in a criss-cross pattern. Pull on the straps at the buckle to tighten as needed. Cargo Management System A cargo management system, for vehicles that have it, can be used for organizing and separating items in the rear of the vehicle. To use: 1. Open the cover. 2. Unfold the side panels out and lock them into place to hold up the cover. 3. Hook the nets into the cover slots on the lid to use as dividers. There are also hooks on the inside cover to hold items. Additional storage is available on both sides of the cargo management system. Turn the knobs to the UNLOCK position, and remove the deck boards to access the storage area. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-1 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ..........4-10 Ashtray(s) .........................4-10 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators .................4-11 Instrument Panel Cluster ...4-12 Speedometer and Odometer ........................4-13 Trip Odometer(s) ...............4-13 Tachometer .......................4-13 Safety Belt Reminders ......4-14 Airbag Readiness Light .....4-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..........................4-15 Service Airbag Notiﬁcation System Message .............4-16 Charging System Light ......4-16 Brake System Warning Light ................................4-17 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .......4-18 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light ..................4-18 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ..................4-18 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light .......4-19 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ................................4-19 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..........4-19 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ................4-20 Security Light ....................4-22 Oil Pressure Light .............4-22 Fog Lamp Light ................4-23 Lights On Reminder ..........4-23 Taillamp Indicator Light .....4-23 Cruise Control Light ..........4-23 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ..................4-23 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ................................4-24 Highbeam On Light ...........4-24 Door Ajar Light .................4-24 Fuel Gage ........................4-24 Low Fuel Warning Light ....4-25 OnStar® System OnStar® System ................4-25 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview ...........................4-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ....4-3 Horn ...................................4-3 Tilt Wheel ...........................4-4 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................................4-4 Cruise Control ....................4-4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .............................4-7 Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer ..........4-7 Flash-to-Pass ......................4-7 Windshield Wipers ..............4-7 Windshield Washer .............4-8 Rear Window Wiper/ Washer .............................4-8 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................4-9 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-2 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-3 M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 6-13. V. Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current on page 4-10. N. Tilt Wheel on page 4-4. O. Horn on page 4-3. P. Cruise Control on page 4-4 (If Equipped). W. Climate Control System on page 7-1. X. Hooks on page 3-3. Y. Glove Box on page 3-1. Q. Ignition Positions on page 8-2. R. Tire Pressure Reset Button (Out of View). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9-50. S. Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current on page 4-10 On/Off Button. T. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped) or Accessory Power Outlet. Ashtray(s) on page 4-10 or Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-9. U. Shift Lever. Automatic Transmission Operation (Four Speed) on page 8-6 or Automatic Transmission Operation (Five Speed) on page 8-8 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 8-11. Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the ﬂashers off. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outside Power Mirror(s) on page 2-14. B. Outlet Adjustment on page 7-3. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4. D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-12. E. Windshield Wipers on page 4-7. F. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. Passenger Sensing System on page 1-28. Security Light. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-10. G. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3. H. Audio System(s) on page 6-1. I. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 8-21. J. Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-10. K. Driver Storage Compartment on page 3-3. L. Hood Release on page 9-5. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-4 Instruments and Controls Tilt Wheel A tilt and telescope wheel lets the steering wheel position be adjusted. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Cruise Control The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: O : Exterior Lamps. G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals. 2 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. # : Fog Lamps (If Equipped). Flash-to-Pass Feature. Information for these features is on the pages following. The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Pull the lever down to move the steering wheel up or down and in or out. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the tilt and telescope lever while driving. For vehicles with cruise control, the lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. Cruise control, lets a speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or more be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual { CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Instruments and Controls 4-5 If the cruise control indicator light ﬂashes, press the ON-OFF button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button back on. If the cruise control speed cannot be set or the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be a problem with the cruise control system. See your dealer/retailer. Resuming a Set Speed If the brakes are applied after the cruise control is set, the cruise control is turned off. If the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or greater, push the lever up to +RES (Resume/Accelerate) to return to the previously set speed. Setting 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 do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Press the ON-OFF button at the end of the lever. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster comes on. See Cruise Control Light on page 4-23. 2. Get to the desired speed. 3. Move the lever down to −SET and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-6 Instruments and Controls Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are three ways to increase the vehicle speed: (cid:129) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Move the lever down to −SET. Release the lever and the accelerator pedal. (cid:129) Move the cruise lever up to +RES. Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release the lever. To increase the vehicle speed in very small amounts, move the lever to +RES brieﬂy and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed while using cruise control: (cid:129) Push and hold the lever to −SET until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the lever down brieﬂy. Each time this is done, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills The cruise control performance will vary depending upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. Applying the brake or downshifting to 2 SECOND or L LOW turns off the cruise control. Ending Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control: (cid:129) Step on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if the vehicle has a manual transmission. (cid:129) Press the ON-OFF button. (cid:129) Pull the cruise control lever

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