2009 Pontiac VIBE Owners Manual

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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 toward you. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual (cid:129) (cid:129) Instruments and Controls 4-7 Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer The headlamps must be on for this feature to work. Push the turn signal lever away from you to turn the high beams on. This instrument panel cluster light 3 comes on while the high beam headlamps are on. Pull the lever towards you to return to low beams. Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. With the lever in the low-beam position, pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch to high-beams. If the headlamps are on when the lever is released, the high-beams will return to low-beam. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to one of the following positions: z (Mist): Move the lever to mist, for a single wiping cycle and then release. The wipers stop after one wipe. ( (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the wipers off. Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrow ﬂashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 9-36. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-8 Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 9-24 for information on ﬁlling the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir. { CAUTION In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. & (Intermittent): Move the lever to choose a delayed wiping cycle. For vehicles with the variable intermittent feature, the time between wipes can be adjusted. Turn the & band for a longer or shorter delay interval. q (Low): Use for steady wiping at low speed. l (High): Use for steady wiping at high speed. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If the blades are frozen to the windshield, loosen or thaw them. If they become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 9-25. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit breaker stops them until the motor cools. Rear Window Wiper/Washer Z Rear Wiper: Turn the end of the lever to low or high, to turn on the rear window wiper. y (Low): For steady rear wiping at low speed. x (High): For steady rear wiping at high speed. = (Rear Washer): Turn the end of the lever up or down as far as it will go, to squirt washer ﬂuid on the rear window. The knob automatically returns from these positions after it is released. The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and the rear window. Check the ﬂuid level in the reservoir if either washer is not working. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 9-24. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-9 { CAUTION In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. The vehicle has an accessory power outlet on the center ﬂoor console below the shift lever. To use the outlet, the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Pull down the small cover to access the outlet. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. This circuit is protected by a fuse and has a maximum current level. Do not use equipment exceeding the maximum amperage rating. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in a blown vehicle or adapter fuse. See your dealer/retailer for additional information on the power accessory plugs. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: power outlet can cause damage not covered by the warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-10 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current Electrical equipment with a maximum limit of 115 VAC can be plugged into this power outlet. If the equipment used requires more than the limit, a protection circuit will cut the power supply. The power automatically restarts when equipment that operates within the limit is plugged in. The power outlet is located below the shift lever. Before using the outlet, turn on the ignition and press the button located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. An indicator light in the button comes on. After using the outlet, press the button again to turn it off. The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and they may not work properly: (cid:129) Equipment with high initial peak wattage: cathode-ray tube type televisions, compressor-driven refrigerators, or electric power tools. (cid:129) Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc. If papers, pins, or other Ashtray(s) For vehicles with a removable ashtray, it is located in the front cupholder in the center console storage area. Notice: ﬂammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. For vehicles with a lighter, push the lighter down and it will pop up when it is ready to be used. The ignition switch must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position to use the lighter. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-11 Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. It is not recommended to use the cigarette lighter to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. Use the accessory power outlet for phones and other electrical equipment. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-9 or Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current on page 4-10. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Cluster This feature is designed to show at a glance how the vehicle is running. It shows vehicle speed, how much fuel is left in the fuel tank and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Base Cluster shown, Canada similar 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-13 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one must be set to the mileage total of the old odometer. If it cannot be reset, then it must be set at zero and a label put on the driver door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Trip Odometer(s) The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set to zero. The button located above the odometer allows switching between the odometer and the trip odometer. To set the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the button. Temperature Display The outside air temperature is displayed on the center of the instrument panel, within the trip odometer. The display shows the outside air temperature in Fahrenheit with a range from −40°F to 122°F (−40°C to 50°C). If the engine is operated Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: while the tachometer is in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-14 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders When the engine is started, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also ﬂash until the driver belt is buckled. If the driver belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The vehicle also has a safety belt reminder light for the right front passenger position next to the passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-15. This light is located on the center of the instrument panel, next to the audio system. When the key is turned to ON/RUN or START, this light comes on as a reminder for the right front passenger to fasten their safety belt. This light ﬂashes until the right front passenger safety belt is buckled. The passenger safety belt reminder light will not come on if the right front passenger belt is already buckled or if a sensor does not detect the weight of a passenger in that seat. If something is placed on the right front passenger seat, the sensors in the seat may detect that object and cause the right front passenger safety belt reminder light to come on. If this happens, remove the object. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light stays on if there is an electrical problem. The system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, seat-mounted side impact and roof-mounted airbag sensors, driver seat position sensor, driver seat belt buckle switch, right front occupant sensing system and indicator light, front passenger seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inﬂators, interconnecting wiring and power sources. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-21. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-15 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-28 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF if there is weight on the seat, to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped). If the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be visible after the system check. If the word ON is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) are enabled (may inﬂate). If the word OFF is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-28 for more on this, including important safety information. This light will come on brieﬂy when the vehicle is started, then it should go out indicating the system is ready. { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on or keeps ﬂashing after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system and safety belt pretension system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-16 Instruments and Controls Service Airbag Notiﬁcation System Message If the Service Airbag Notiﬁcation System message appears on the radio display, the vehicle may not be able to provide the Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment feature. See OnStar® System on page 4-25 for information on this feature. See your dealer/retailer for service. If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-14 for more on this, including important safety information. Charging System Light The charging system light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-17 { CAUTION The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light later in this section and Towing Your Vehicle on page 9-75. Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts need to be working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. If it does not come on, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. United States Canada If the vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this light should come on when the key is turned to START. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-18 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light United States Canada The ABS warning light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, there are still brakes, but no antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, there are no antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4-17. Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light If the warning light stays on, or comes on while driving, the Speed Sensitive Power Steering may not be working. See your dealer/retailer for service. Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Vehicles with this feature, have a warning light that comes on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to show it is working. If the warning light does not come on, have it ﬁxed so it will be able to warn if there is a problem. This light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If there is a tire with low tire pressure, the light will stay on or come back on. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 9-48 for more information. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-19 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light StabiliTrak® Indicator Light This warning light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. It also comes on when the Traction Control System is turned off by pressing the TRAC OFF button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 8-21 for more information. If it stays on or comes on while driving, there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS), contact your dealer/retailer. This light warns that there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS) or the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system. The light comes on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. If the light comes on while driving, the system is not working. The TCS light comes on when the VSC system warning light comes on, even if the TRAC OFF button is not pressed. See StabiliTrak® System on page 8-22 for more information on Vehicle Stability Control System. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 8-21 for more information. Contact your dealer/retailer, if the light does not come on or if it stays on. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Canada United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 9-22. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-20 Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. Canada United States This light comes on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, when the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Heeding the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle is Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 9-3. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-21 Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: (cid:129) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 8-38. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. (cid:129) Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 8-36. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual (cid:129) (cid:129) 4-22 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in the ON/RUN and the light is not on. The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-10. Oil Pressure Light { CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. The oil pressure light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual (cid:129) (cid:129) Instruments and Controls 4-23 Lights On Reminder Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever the headlights are on. See Exterior Lamps Controls on page 5-1 for more information. Taillamp Indicator Light The CRUISE light comes on when the cruise control is on. See Cruise Control on page 4-4 for more information. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Canada Only This light will come on when your taillamps are on. See Exterior Lamps Controls on page 5-1 for more information. Canada Only This light comes on when the windshield washer ﬂuid is low. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 9-24 for more information. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not ﬂowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. Fog Lamp Light For vehicles with this feature, this light comes on whenever the front fog lamps are on. See Exterior Lamps Controls on page 5-1 for more information. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual 4-24 Instruments and Controls Service All-Wheel Drive Light Highbeam On Light Fuel Gage This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out when the engine is started. It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the system. Have it checked by your dealer/ retailer. The four-wheel-drive indicator will light up when the All-Wheel drive is active. This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4-7 for more information. Door Ajar Light This light comes on if any door, the rear liftgate, or the rear liftglass are not completely closed. United States Canada The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates that the fuel ﬁller door is on the driver side of the vehicle. The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN. When the gage ﬁrst indicates E or empty, there is still about 2 gallons ( 7.6 L) of fuel left, but more needs to be added right away. When the vehicle is low on fuel the low fuel warning light, located below the empty mark, comes on. 2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-25 Low Fuel Warning Light OnStar® System United States Canada This light, on the fuel gage, comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn if off, add fuel to the fuel tank. OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If the airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If the keys are locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a signal sent to unlock the doors. OnStar Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial minutes good for 60 days, is available on most vehicles. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service. Five things that do not indicate a problem with the fuel gage: (cid:129) At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads F or full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll it. It takes the gage several minutes to read F or full after ﬁlling the vehicle with fuel. The gage moves a little when you turn, stop or speed up. The gage does not go back to E or empty when you turn off

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