2004 PONTIAC VIBE glove box

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-7
Door Locks....................................................2-7
Power Door Locks..........................................2-8
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle......................................2-9
Liftgate/Liftglass.............................................2-9
Windows........................................................2-11
Manual Windows..........................................2-11
Power Windows............................................2-12
Sun Visors...................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-13
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-16
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-16
Ignition Positions..........................................2-16
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-18
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-19
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-20
Manual Transaxle Operation...........................2-23
Parking Brake..............................................2-27Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-30
Parking Your Vehicle.....................................2-31
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-32
Engine Exhaust............................................2-33
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-34
Mirrors...........................................................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-35
Outside Remote Control Mirrors......................2-36
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-36
Storage Areas................................................2-37
Glove Box...................................................2-37
Cupholder(s)................................................2-37
Coinholder(s)................................................2-37
Instrument Panel Storage Area.......................2-37
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-37
Floor Mats...................................................2-37
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-38
Rear Storage Area........................................2-40
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System...............2-40
Cargo Cover................................................2-41
Sunroof.........................................................2-42
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box door, lift the latch. Always keep
the glove box door closed while driving.
Cupholder(s)
There are two ®xed cupholders located in the console
area between the two front seats. There are also
two cupholders that fold out of the rear of the console
storage unit.
Coinholder(s)
Your instrument panel has a coinholder located to the
left of the steering wheel.
Instrument Panel Storage Area
There are storage compartments located on the
instrument panel in two places. They are below the
interior/instrument panel brightness dial and below the
shift lever. Pull the top of the door toward you to open it
or for the compartment below the shift lever, push the
button to open it.
Center Console Storage Area
A storage area is located in the console between the
seats which can hold CDs, cassettes or a cell phone.
There is also an accessory power outlet located in
the storage area.
To access the upper tray of the storage area, raise the
console box lid without touching the lock release
lever. To access the lower storage area, pull up the lock
release lever while raising the lid.
Floor Mats
Your vehicle's ¯oor mat is specially designed to remain
in position under your feet and out of reach of the
accelerator pedal. The driver's side ¯oor mat is held in
place by two locator hooks.
Be sure the driver's side ¯oor mat is properly placed on
the ¯oor so that it does not block the movement of
the accelerator pedal.
2-37

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.
3-3

Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment air ®lter. The ®lter removes certain
contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust
particles. Reductions in air¯ow, which may occur more
quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the ®lter needs
to be replaced early. An air ®lter is available through
your dealer. For how often to change the air ®lter,
see
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-7.The access panel for the air ®lter is behind the glove
box. To replace the ®lter, follow these steps:
1. Lower the glove box door and remove the screw on
the right side of the glovebox with a tool. Slide the
arm of the glovebox off.
2. Push each side of the glovebox in and pull
toward you.
3-23

This is an example of what your vehicle's Tire-Loading
Information/Certi®cation label might look like. It is
located in the glovebox and shows how much weight
your vehicle may properly carry. The label tells you the
proper size, and recommended in¯ation pressures
for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important
information about the number of people that can be
in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry.
This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight,
and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all
nonfactory-installed options.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose
control and crash. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
·Put things in the rear area of your vehicle.
Try to spread the weight evenly. If you
have fold-down rear seats, you'll ®nd four
anchors on the back wall of your trunk.
You can use these anchors to tie down
lighter loads. They're not strong enough
for heavy things, however, so put them
as far forward as you can in the trunk or
rear area.
·Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
·Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
·When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
·Don't leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
4-33

Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight
to measure because it affects the total or gross weight
of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you
may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in
the vehicle. And if you tow a trailer, you must add the
tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will
be carrying that weight, too. See
Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-32for more information about your
vehicle's maximum load capacity.If you're using a weight-carrying hitch or a
weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A)
should weigh 10±15 percent of the total loaded
trailer weight (B).
After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they are not, you may be able to get them right
simply by moving some items around in the trailer.Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
Be sure your vehicle's tires are in¯ated to the upper limit
for cold tires. You'll ®nd these numbers on the
Tire-Loading Information label located in the glovebox.
See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. Then be
sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle,
including the weight of the trailer tongue.
4-36

G
Gage............................................................3-33
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-33
Fuel..........................................................3-40
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-28
Gasoline......................................................... 5-4
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-37
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-98
Headlamps....................................................5-52
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-52
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamps On Reminder.................................3-13
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hitches..........................................................4-37Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Hood Latch Operation Check............................6-19
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How the System Alarm is Activated...................2-15
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-34
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-36
How to Add Fluid....................................5-25, 5-26
How to Check................................5-23, 5-25, 5-68
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-27
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-38
How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mat.......2-38
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-26
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-31
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-30
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-35
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-36
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-35
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-26
Ignition Positions.............................................2-16
6

Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Short Trip/City De®nition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-7
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-16
Six-Speed......................................................2-24
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-18
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-90
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-101
Speedometer..................................................3-27
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-21
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-18
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-24
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Storage Areas................................................2-37
Center Console Storage Area........................2-37
Coinholder(s)..............................................2-37
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-37
Glove Box..................................................2-37
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-37
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-38
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System..............2-40
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-40
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-85
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-87
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-42
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)...............1-47
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-53
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-56
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-53
What Will You See After an Air
Bag In¯ates?...........................................1-54
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-52
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-50
T
Tachometer....................................................3-28
Temperature Display........................................3-28
Testing the Alarm............................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-13
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-25
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-19
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-62
Tire Size.......................................................5-64
Tire Terminology and De®nitions........................5-65
Tires.....................................................5-61, 5-94
Buying New Tires........................................5-71
Chains.......................................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-77
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
12