2007 PONTIAC VIBE brake

Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)
{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 will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow. If you are
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 261.To shift into PARK (P), 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) by holding
in the button on the shift lever and pushing
the lever all the way toward the front of
the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. 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 (Automatic Transaxle)
{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. Do not 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 have 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
was not fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift 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 “torque
lock.” 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) (Automatic Transaxle)
on page 115.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever
out of PARK (P) before you 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).
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Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)
Your vehicle 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. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 108.
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.
Shift Lock Release
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still
cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Make sure the
parking brake is applied.2. Carefully pry the
cover from the shift
lock override,
located to the right
of the shift lever.
3. Insert the end of a at-tipped tool into the
round 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.
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Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle)
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 LOCK,
remove the key and release the clutch.
If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on page 261.
Evaporation Pump
Your vehicle is equipped with a vacuum pump for
the vehicle’s fuel evaporation system. This
pump performs a fuel evaporation leakage test
approximately ve hours after the engine is turned
off. You may hear a sound coming from
underneath the rear cargo compartment for
several minutes.
The noise is normal and does not signify a
malfunction. See your dealer with any questions.
Parking Over Things That Burn
{CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under your vehicle and
ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,
dry grass, or other things that can burn.
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Running the Engine While Parked
It is 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
underEngine Exhaust on page 119.
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 — with
CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in
a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 248.
{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. Do not leave
your vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are 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
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle) on page 115.
If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a
trailer, also seeTowing a Trailer on page 261.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling up on the bottom of
the handle.
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 may have a coinholder
located to the left of the steering wheel and on the
center console near the parking brake.
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.
To access the storage area, pull up the lock
release lever while raising the lid.
Floor Mats
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.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 136
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 138
Other Warning Devices............................. 138
Horn.......................................................... 138
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 139
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 140
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 141
Windshield Wipers..................................... 141
Windshield Washer.................................... 142
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 142
Cruise Control........................................... 143
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 146
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 146
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 147
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 147
Fog Lamps................................................ 148
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 148
Interior Lamps Control............................... 149
Entry Lighting............................................ 149
Reading Lamps......................................... 150
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 150Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current.................................................. 151
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 151
Climate Controls......................................... 152
Climate Control System............................. 152
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 155
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 156
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 158
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 159
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 160
Trip Odometers......................................... 160
Tachometer............................................... 161
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 161
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 162
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 163
Charging System Light.............................. 165
Brake System Warning Light..................... 166
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 167
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light.............. 167
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 168
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 168
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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V. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 141.
W. Cigarette Lighter or Accessory Power Outlet.
SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on
page 151orAccessory Power Outlet(s) on
page 150.
X. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation
on page 108orManual Transaxle Operation
on page 111.
Y. Power Outlet. SeePower Outlet 115 Volt
Alternating Current on page 151.
Z. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 114.
AA. Center Console Storage Area. SeeCenter
Console Storage Area on page 127.
AB. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 127.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn the
police and others that you have a problem. The
front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
While the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals do not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set
them up at the side of the road about 300 feet
(100 m) behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your
steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
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