2007 PONTIAC VIBE Owners Manual

Liftgate/Liftglass Release
To unlock and open the liftgate using the key,
insert the key into the keyhole and turn
counterclockwise. Raise the liftgate by hand.
When closing the liftgate, use the handle to pull
it down.
To lock the liftgate, turn the key clockwise to the
rst position.To open the liftglass using the key, insert the key
into the keyhole and turn clockwise to the
second position. Use the handle in the center of
the liftglass to help in lifting the glass.
Your vehicle may have
a liftglass release button
which is located on
the instrument panel to
the left of the steering
wheel. Press this button
to release the liftglass.
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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.
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Manual Windows
Use the window crank to open and close each
window.
Power Windows
If your vehicle has this
feature, the switches
controlling the driver’s
and passenger’s
windows are located on
the driver’s door.
The power window switch on each passenger
door controls that window only. These switches
work while the ignition is turned to ON.
Press the front of a switch to lower a window and
lift the front of the switch to raise a window.AUTO (Express-Down):Press this switch all the
way down and release it to lower the driver’s
window quickly.
o(Lock-Out):Press the window lock-out button,
located near the driver’s power door lock switches,
to disable the passenger’s power window switches.
Press the button again to enable the window
switches.
Only the driver’s window will operate with the
lock-out button pressed.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the sun visors.
You can also swing them to the side.
The visors can be slid along the rod for extended
coverage for the side windows unless your
vehicle has roof-mounted side impact airbags.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Swing down the sun visor to expose the vanity
mirror. The vanity mirror may have a cover. Lift the
cover to expose the mirror.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
If your vehicle has this feature, the theft-deterrent
system is designed to activate an alarm if any
of the side doors or the liftgate is forcibly unlocked
or if the battery terminal is disconnected and
then reconnected while the system is set.
The alarm will sound the horn intermittently and
ash the headlamps, turn signal lamps and interior
lights. If the driver’s or front passenger’s side
doors are unlocked forcibly, the other side doors
and the liftgate will be locked automatically.
Arming the System
To arm the system, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove it.
2. Close and lock all doors and liftgate with the
key or remote keyless entry transmitter.The indicator light
located on the
instrument panel to the
left of the steering
wheel will come
on when all doors and
liftgate are closed
and locked.
The system will be automatically set after
30 seconds. When the system is set,
the indicator light will start ashing.
3. After the indicator light starts ashing, you
may leave the vehicle.
Do not leave anyone in the vehicle when you
set the system, because unlocking the
vehicle from the inside will activate the system.
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Testing the Alarm
To test the alarm, do the following:
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 remote keyless
entry transmitter. Be sure to wait until the
indicator light starts ashing.
3. Unlock the driver’s door from the inside. The
system should activate the alarm.
4. Stop the alarm as described in the disarming
procedure following.
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.
How the System Alarm is Activated
The system will activate the alarm under the
following conditions:
If the driver’s or front passenger’s door is
unlocked or if any of the other doors or
the liftgate is forcibly opened without the key
or remote keyless entry transmitter.
If the battery terminal is disconnected and
then reconnected.
If the ignition is hot-wired.
If the side window glass is broken or damaged.
The indicator light will come on when the
system is activated.
If the driver’s or front passenger’s doors are
unlocked without using the key or remote keyless
entry transmitter, the other doors and the
liftgate will be automatically locked again.
After one minute the alarm will automatically stop
and the indicator light will start ashing again.
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Reactivating the System
Once the system is set, it will automatically reset
the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will
activate again under the same conditions as
described earlier.
Disarming the System
The alarm can be disarmed by doing one of the
following:
Turn the ignition key from LOCK to ON.
Unlock any of the doors with the key or with
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
If the liftgate or liftglass is opened with the
key, the system will still be activated.
Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in
the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast
or slow, for the rst 500 miles (805 km). Do
not make full-throttle starts. Avoid
downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.
Avoid making hard stops for the rst
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings are not yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every time
you get new brake linings.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See
Towing a Trailer on page 261for the trailer
towing capabilities of your vehicle and more
information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can
be gradually increased.
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Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it
to four different positions.
Notice:If your key seems stuck in LOCK and
you cannot turn it, be sure you are using the
correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. Turn the key only with your
hand. Using a tool to force it could break the
key or the ignition switch. If none of these work,
then your vehicle needs service.(A) LOCK:This is the only position from which you
can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel,
ignition and automatic transaxle. Push in the
ignition switch as you turn the key toward you.
If you have an automatic transaxle, the ignition
switch cannot be turned to LOCK unless the shift
lever is in PARK (P).
{CAUTION:
On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the
key to LOCK and removing it will lock the
steering column and result in a loss of
ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause a collision. If you need to turn the
engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the key only to ACC. Do not push the
key in while the vehicle is moving.
(B) ACC (ACCESSORY):This position operates
some of your electrical accessories, such as
the radio, but not the ventilation fan. It unlocks the
steering wheel and ignition. To move the key
from ACC to LOCK, push in the key and then turn
it to LOCK.
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(C) ON:This is the position the switch returns to
after you start your engine and release the switch.
The switch stays in the ON position when the
engine is running. But even when the ignition is not
running, you can use ON to operate your electrical
accessories, including the ventilation fan and
115 volt power outlet, and to display some warning
and indicator lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in
the ACC or On position with the engine off. You
may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is
allowed to drain for an extended period of time.
(D) START:This position starts the engine. When
the engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch will return to ON for normal driving.
When the engine is not running, ACC and ON
allow you to operate some of your electrical
accessories.
A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s
door when the ignition is still in ACC or LOCK
and the key is in the ignition.Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember
to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after it
has been parked for an extended period of time.
Starting the Engine
Place the transaxle in the proper gear.
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