2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual M Keys, Doors and Instruments and Driving and Operating ....... 8-1 Windows ............................ 1-1 Controls ............................. 4-1 Driving Information .......... 8-2 Keys and Locks .............. 1-2 Instrument Panel Starting and Operating ... 8-16 Doors ............................ 1-6 Overview .................... 4-2 Engine Exhaust ............. 8-23 Vehicle Security .............. 1-7 Controls ......................... 4-4 Automatic Exterior Mirrors ............. 1-10 Warning Lights, Gages, Transmission ............. 8-24 Interior Mirrors .............. 1-11 and Indicators ............. 4-8 Manual Transmission ..... 8-29 Windows ...................... 1-11 Vehicle Personalization ... 4-21 Drive Systems .............. 8-31 Roof ............................ 1-13 OnStar System ............. 4-23 Brakes ......................... 8-32 Ride Control Systems .... 8-33 ......... 2-1 Lighting ............................. 5-1 Seats and Restraints Cruise Control ............... 8-36 Head Restraints .............. 2-2 Exterior Lighting .............. 5-1 Fuel ............................ 8-38 Front Seats .................... 2-3 Interior Lighting ............... 5-4 Towing ........................ 8-43 Rear Seats .................... 2-7 Lighting Features ............ 5-5 Conversions and Safety Belts ................... 2-8 Infotainment System ......... 6-1 Add-Ons ................... 8-50 Airbag System .............. 2-23 Introduction .................... 6-1 Child Restraints ............. 2-37 Radio ............................ 6-4 Vehicle Care ...................... 9-1 Audio Players ................. 6-9 General Information ......... 9-2 Storage .............................. 3-1 Vehicle Checks ............... 9-4 Storage Compartments .... 3-1 Climate Controls ............... 7-1 Headlamp Aiming .......... 9-32 Additional Storage Climate Control Systems ... 7-1 Bulb Replacement ......... 9-33 Features ..................... 3-2 Air Vents ....................... 7-4 Electrical System ........... 9-37 Roof Rack System .......... 3-5 Maintenance ................... 7-4 Wheels and Tires .......... 9-43 Technical Data ................. 11-1 Jump Starting ............... 9-69 Vehicle Identification ...... 11-1 Towing ........................ 9-73 Vehicle Data ................. 11-2 Appearance Care .......... 9-75 Customer Information ...... 12-1 Service and Customer Information ..... 12-1 Maintenance ..................... 10-1 Reporting Safety General Information ....... 10-1 Defects ................... 12-13 Scheduled Vehicle Data Recording Maintenance .............. 10-3 and Privacy ............. 12-14 Recommended Fluids, Index ................................... i-1 Lubricants, and Parts ...................... 10-15 Maintenance Records ... 10-18 Introduction iii Introduction For vehicles first sold in Canada, Canadian Vehicle substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac Owners Division wherever it appears in Canadian Owners this manual. (Propriétaires Canadiens) This manual describes features A French language copy of that may or may not be on this manual can be obtained from your specific vehicle. your dealer/retailer or from: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Read this manual from beginning to On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC end to learn about the vehicle’s ce guide en français auprès du Emblem and the name VIBE features and controls. Pictures, concessionnaire ou à l’adresse are registered trademarks of symbols, and words work together suivante: General Motors Corporation. to explain vehicle operation. Helm, Incorporated This manual includes the latest Keep this manual in the vehicle for P.O. Box 07130 information at the time it was quick reference. Detroit, MI 48207 printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that 1-800-551-4123 time without further notice. Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20784572 A First Printing © 2008 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { CAUTION To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle use the Index in the back These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of the manual. It is an alphabetical that could hurt you or other of text. Symbols are shown along list of what is in the manual and the people. with the text describing the operation page number where it can be found. or information relating to a specific component, control, message, Cautions tell what the hazard is and gage, or indicator. Danger, Warnings, and what to do to avoid or reduce the Cautions hazard. Read these cautions. M : This symbol is shown when A notice tells about something that you need to see your owner manual can damage the vehicle. for additional instructions or information. Notice: These mean there is something that could damage * : This symbol is shown when your vehicle. you need to see a service manual Many times, this damage would for additional instructions or A circle with a slash through it is a not be covered by the vehicle’s information. safety symbol which means “Do Not,” warranty, and it could be costly. “Do not do this” or “Do not let this The notice tells what to do to help happen.” avoid the damage. A box with the word CAUTION is There are also warning labels on used to tell about things that could the vehicle which use the same hurt you or others if you were to words, CAUTION or Notice. ignore the warning. Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart . : Fuel Gage Here are some additional symbols + that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more i information on the symbol, refer : Headlamp High/Low-Beam to the index. Changer j 9 : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child Restraints * # : Air Conditioning : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) : Oil Pressure } g : Audio Steering Wheel : Power Controls or OnStar® / : Remote Vehicle Start $ : Brake System Warning Light > : Safety Belt Reminders " : Charging System 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor I : Cruise Control F : Traction Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature M : Windshield Washer Fluid O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps vi Introduction ✍ NOTES Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1 Vehicle Security Keys, Doors and Vehicle Security ....................1-7 Anti-Theft Alarm System .........1-7 Windows Immobilizer ...........................1-9 Immobilizer Operation ............1-9 Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Power Mirrors .....................1-10 Keys ...................................1-2 Folding Mirrors ....................1-10 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .....................1-3 Interior Mirrors Remote Keyless Entry Manual Rearview Mirror ........1-11 (RKE) System Operation .......1-3 ..........................1-5 Windows Door Locks Windows ............................1-11 Power Door Locks .................1-6 ..................1-12 ........................1-6 Power Windows Safety Locks Sun Visors .........................1-12 Doors ................................1-6 Roof Liftgate Sunroof ..............................1-13 1-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Do not do any of the following to keys with a transponder: Keys • Cover the key. • Hit the key hard against other { CAUTION objects. • Expose it to high temperatures Leaving children in a vehicle with for a long time. the ignition key is dangerous for • Put the key in water. many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even • Use the key with electromagnetic killed. They could operate the materials. power windows or other controls Any new Immobilizer key must be The key is used for the ignition, or even make the vehicle move. programmed before it will start doors, and all other locks. The windows will function with the the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer. keys in the ignition and children The key number is on the tag In an emergency, contact Roadside could be seriously injured or killed attached to the key ring. Keep this Assistance. See Roadside if caught in the path of a closing tag and give it to your dealer/retailer Assistance Program on page 12-6 window. Do not leave the keys in if a new key needs to be made. for more information. a vehicle with children. If the vehicle has an Immobilizer theft deterrent system, the key has Notice: If you ever lock your a transponder in the key that keys in the vehicle, you may have matches a decoder in the vehicle. to damage the vehicle to get in. See Immobilizer Operation on Be sure you have spare keys. page 1-9 for additional information. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry HOLD p (Panic): Press to activate (RKE) System the alarm. The lights flash and the horn sounds. The alarm turns See Radio Frequency Statement off when the ignition is turned (US, Can) on page 12-16 for to ON/RUN or HOLD p is pressed information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications again. The ignition must be in Commission (FCC) Rules and LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY RSS-210/211 of Industry and for the alarm to work. Science Canada. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Remote Keyless Entry Only RKE transmitters programmed (RKE) System Operation to this vehicle will work. If a Q (Lock): Press to lock all the The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is lost or stolen, a doors and liftgate. transmitter functions work up replacement can be purchased and to 30 feet (9 m) away from the The hazard warning flashers flash programmed through your dealer/ vehicle. once to