2004 PONTIAC VIBE brake

Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down
and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is
on, the brake system warning light will come on.To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press
the release button. Hold the release button in as you
move the lever all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have
to replace them, and you could also damage
other parts of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on
page 4-34.
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Shifting Into Park (P)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake ®rmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't
move, even when you're on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow. If you're pulling a
trailer, see ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index.
If you have an automatic transaxle do the following:
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake by pulling up on the parking
brake lever.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) as follows:3. Hold in the button on
the shift lever.
·Push the lever all the way toward the front of the
vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your
vehicle is in PARK (P).
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
the engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake ®rmly set.
And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, it could overheat and even catch ®re.
You or others could be injured. Don't leave
your vehicle with the engine running.If you have to leave your automatic transaxle vehicle
with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in
PARK (P) and your parking brake is ®rmly set before
you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into
PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see
if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P)
without ®rst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means
that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P).
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Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your
automatic transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight
of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking
pawl in the transaxle. You may ®nd it difficult to pull the
shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called ªtorque
lock.º To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave
the driver's seat. To ®nd out how, see
Shifting Into Park
(P) on page 2-28.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P)
beforeyou release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you
can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of Park (P)
If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle it has an
automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have
to fully apply your regular brakes before you can
shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See
Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-20.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the
shift lever ± push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P)
and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake
application. Then press the shift lever button and move
the shift lever into the gear you wish.
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If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift
out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Carefully pry the
shift-lock override
small, round cover from
the ¯oor-shift console,
located to the right
of the shift lever.
3. Insert the end of a ¯at-tipped tool into the circular
slot and press down ®rmly.
4. While maintaining brake application, move the shift
lever into the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle ®xed as soon as possible.Parking Your Vehicle
Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever
into REVERSE (R), and ®rmly apply the parking
brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into
REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can
turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and
release the clutch.
If you are towing a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on
page 4-34.
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Running Your Engine While You
Are Parked
It's better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust into
your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under
ªEngine Exhaust.º
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if
the climate control fan is at the highest setting.
One place this can happen is a garage.
Exhaust Ð with CO Ð can come in easily.
NEVER park in a garage with the engine
running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
See ªWinter Drivingº in the Index.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake ®rmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you've left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle won't move, even
when you're on fairly level ground, always set
your parking brake and move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't
move. See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-28.
If you are parking on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer,
also see
Towing a Trailer on page 4-34.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-4
Horn.............................................................3-5
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-5
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-12
Interior Lamps..............................................3-14
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-17
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current........3-18
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-19
Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-22
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-23
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-25
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-26
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-28
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-28
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-30
Charging System Light..................................3-31Brake System Warning Light..........................3-31
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-32
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-33
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-34
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-38
Cruise Control Light......................................3-39
Overdrive Off Light........................................3-39
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.....................3-39
Door Ajar Light.............................................3-39
Fuel Gage...................................................3-40
Audio System(s).............................................3-41
Setting the Time...........................................3-41
Radio with CD..............................................3-42
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-52
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-63
Understanding Radio Reception......................3-63
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-64
Care of Your CD Player................................3-64
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-64
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(United States Only)..................................3-64
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the
following:
A. Air Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on page 3-22.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-26.
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See
Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-4.
D. Audio System. See
Audio System(s) on page 3-41.
E. Rear Window Defogger Button. See ªRear Window
Defoggerº under
Climate Control System on
page 3-19.
F. Front Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. See
Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-28.
G. Climate Control System. See
Climate Control
System on page 3-19.
H. Power Remote Control Mirror Button. See
Outside
Remote Control Mirrors on page 2-36.
I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
ªInstrument Panel Brightnessº under
Interior Lamps
on page 3-14.
J. Rear Liftglass Release Button. See
Liftgate/Liftglass
on page 2-9.
K. Coinholder. See
Coinholder(s) on page 2-37.
L. Content Theft-Deterrent Security Light. See
Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-13.M. Storage Compartment. See
Instrument Panel
Storage Area on page 2-37.
N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
O. Hood Release. See
Hood Release on page 5-10.
P. Tilt Lever. See
Tilt Wheel on page 3-5.
Q. Horn. See
Horn on page 3-5.
R. Cruise Control Lever (Option). See ªCruise Controlº
under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
S. Ignition Switch. See
Ignition Positions on page 2-16.
T. Windshield Wiper Lever. See ªWindshield Wipersº
under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
U. Cigarette Lighter. See
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
on page 3-19.
V. Shift Lever. See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-28.
W. Power Outlet. See
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current on page 3-18.
X. Parking Brake. See
Parking Brake on page 2-27.
Y. Center Console Storage Area. See
Center Console
Storage Area on page 2-37.
Z. Glove Box. See
Glove Box on page 2-37.
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