2007 PONTIAC VIBE ignition

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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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while
using cruise control:
Push and hold the lever to−SET until you reach
the lower speed desired, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
lever down briey. Each time this is done, the
vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle
speed. When you take your foot off the pedal,
the vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed
you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works on hills depends
upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness
of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you might have to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle
speed.When going downhill, you might have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed
down. Of course, applying the brake or
downshifting to SECOND (2) or LOW (L) turns off
the cruise control. Many drivers nd this to be
too much trouble and do not use cruise control on
steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are several ways to turn off the cruise
control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the
clutch pedal, if you have a manual transaxle.
Press the ON-OFF button again.
Pull the cruise control lever toward you.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, the cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
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Exterior Lamps
The lever on the left side of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.
O(Exterior Lamps):Turn the outside part of the
lever with the symbol on it, to operate the lamps.
For vehicles sold in the U. S., this symbol will
appear on the instrument panel cluster when your
exterior lamps are on.
The exterior lamp switch has three positions:
OFF:Turning the switch to this position turns off
all lamps, except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
O(Parking Lamps):Turning the switch to this
position turns on the parking lamps together
with the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamp
Instrument Panel Lights
A symbol will appear on the instrument panel
cluster when your parking lamps are on.
SeeLights On Reminder on page 174and
Taillamp Indicator Light on page 174for additional
information.
3(Headlamps):Turning the switch to this
position turns on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
Headlamps on Reminder
If you turn the ignition to LOCK or ACC and leave
the lamps on, you will hear a tone when you
open the driver’s door.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when the
following conditions are met:
The ignition is on with the engine running.
The exterior lamps switch is off.
The parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only the headlamps will be
on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps,
sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. The
instrument panel will not be lit up either.
When you turn the exterior lamp switch to the
headlamp position, the DRL will go off and
the headlamps will come on. The other lamps that
come on with the headlamps will also come on.When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will
automatically switch from DRL to the regular
headlamps. See “Automatic Headlamp System”
following.
When you turn the exterior lamp switch off, the
regular lamps will go off and the headlamps
will change to the reduced brightness of DRL
provided it is not dark outside. DRL also comes on
if only the parking lamps are being used.
Automatic Headlamp System
Your vehicle has an automatic light sensor on the
top left corner of the instrument panel, so be
sure it is not covered or the headlamps will be on
continuously.
When it is dark enough outside, the automatic
headlamp system will turn on the low-beam
headlamps at the normal brightness along with
other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker,
parking lamps and instrument panel lights. This is
indicated by the headlamp symbol on your
instrument panel cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 159.
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Interior Lamps Control
The interior lights control is located on the
overhead light. To change the interior lights
setting, slide the switch to one of the following
positions:
OFF:This position turns the light off.
ON:This position keeps the light on all the time.
Door:This position turns the light on when
any door, the liftgate or the liftglass is opened.
The light goes off when all the side doors,
the liftgate and the liftglass are closed.
Entry Lighting
While the interior lights control is in the door
position, the light will come on when any side door,
the liftgate or the liftglass is opened. After all the
doors, liftgate and liftglass are closed, and the key
is out of the ignition, in LOCK or ACC, the light
will remain on for about 15 seconds and then
go out except under the following conditions:
The ignition is turned to ACC or ON after all
the doors, the liftgate and the liftglass are
closed.
All the doors and liftgate are locked when the
liftglass is closed and the light is still on.
When any door is unlocked with the key or remote
keyless entry system transmitter, the light comes
on for 15 seconds, even if the door is not opened.
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Reading Lamps
If your vehicle has a sunroof, there will be a reading
lamp near the sunroof switch. Press the button to
turn the lamp on and press it again to turn it off.
If your vehicle does not have a sunroof, the
vehicle’s inside rearview mirror may have reading
lamps. If your vehicle has reading lamps, there
are two buttons located on the bottom of the
mirror. Press the buttons to turn the lamps on and
press them again to turn the lamps off.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment.
Your vehicle has an outlet under the climate
controls.
To use the outlet, the ignition must be in ON or
ACC. Pull down the small cover to access
the outlet.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always
turn off electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds
the maximum amperage rating.This circuit is protected by a fuse and has a
maximum current level. Do not use equipment
exceeding the maximum amperage rating.
Certain power accessory plugs may not be
compatible to the power accessory outlet and could
result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you
experience a problem see your dealer for additional
information on the power accessory plugs.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not use equipment exceeding maximum
amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with
your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the proper installation instructions included
with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug because the
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only.
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Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current
With this power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment with a maximum limit of
115 VAC. If you try to use equipment that requires
more than the limit, a protection circuit will cut
the power supply. The power will automatically
restart when equipment that operates within
the limit is plugged in.
The power outlet is located near the center of the
instrument panel. Before using the outlet, turn
on the ignition and press the button next to
the outlet. An indicator light in the button will come
on. After using the outlet, press the button again
to turn it off.The power outlet is not designed for the following
electrical equipment and they may not work
properly:Equipment with high initial peak
wattage: cathode-ray tube type televisions,
compressor-driven refrigerators, electric
power tools.
Other equipment requiring an extremely stable
power supply: microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never
put ammable items in the ashtray.
To use the lighter, if your vehicle has one, push
the lighter in all the way and let go. When it
is ready, it will pop back out by itself. If the engine
is not running, the key must be in ACC to use
the lighter.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window
glass. This can be minimized if the climate control
system is used properly. There are two modes to
clear fog or frost from the windshield. Use the defog
mode to clear the inside of the windshield of fog or
moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost
mode to remove fog or frost from the outside of the
windshield more quickly.
-(Defog):Air is directed between the
windshield, side windows, instrument panel outlets
and the oor outlets. The air-conditioning
compressor will run automatically in this setting
without pressing A/C, unless the outside
temperature is at or below 32°F (0°C).
1(Defrost):Air is directed to the windshield,
instrument panel outlets and the side windows.
The air-conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting without pressing A/C,
unless the outside temperature is at or below
32°F (0°C).
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows
are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
clear fog from the rear window.
The rear window
defogger button is
located on the center of
the instrument panel,
above the audio system.
The defogger does
not operate with the rear
liftglass opened.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is in the ON position.
=(Rear Defogger):Press the defogger button
to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An
indicator light in the button comes on to let
you know that the rear window defogger is
activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from
the rear window as possible.
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