2007 PONTIAC VIBE instrument cluster

{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument panel cluster ever comes on
and stays on, it means that something
may be wrong with the airbag system. If
this ever happens, have the vehicle
serviced promptly, because an adult-size
person sitting in the right front
passenger’s seat may not have the
protection of the frontal airbag. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 162for
more on this, including important safety
information.Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers or
seat backpacks, can affect how well the passenger
sensing system operates. You may want to
consider not using seat covers, seat backpacks, or
other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has
the passenger sensing system. SeeAdding
Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 81for more information about modications
that can affect how the system operates.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger’s
seat or between the passenger’s seat
cushion and seatback may interfere with
the proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
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Overdrive Off
Vehicles with an automatic transaxle have an O/D
(overdrive off) button located on the left side of
the shift lever.
When you turn on your vehicle overdrive will
automatically come on until you turn it off.
Press the O/D button to
turn overdrive off or on.
A light on the instrument
panel cluster comes on
when the overdrive is on.
SeeOverdrive Off Light
on page 174.
Drive your vehicle with the overdrive on for better
fuel economy and quieter driving.
Manual Transaxle Operation
Five-Speed Transaxle
FIRST (1):Press the
clutch pedal and shift
into FIRST (1). Then,
slowly let up on the
clutch pedal as you
press the accelerator
pedal.
You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going
less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a
complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1),
put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on
the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then
shift into FIRST (1).
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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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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 155.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 159.
C. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 152.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 138.
E. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 177.
F. Rear Window Defogger Button. See “Rear
Window Defogger” underClimate Control
System on page 152.
G. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 163.
Front Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light.
SeeSafety Belt Reminder Light on page 161.
H. Power Remote Control Mirror Button. See
Outside Remote Control Mirrors on page 122.
I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 148.
J. Rear Liftglass Release Button. See
Liftgate/Liftglass on page 96.K. Tire Pressure Monitor Reset Button. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor System on page 330.
L. Coinholder. SeeCoinholder(s) on page 127.
M. TRAC OFF Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 230.
N. Content Theft-Deterrent Security Light. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 100.
O. Storage Compartment. SeeInstrument Panel
Storage Area on page 127.
P. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever and Exterior
Lamp Stalk. SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 139andExterior Lamps
on page 146.
Q. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 280.
R. Tilt Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 139.
S. Horn. SeeHorn on page 138.
T. Cruise Control Lever (Option). SeeCruise
Control on page 143.
U. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 103.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a
downward (for left) position. These positions allow
you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return
by itself when you release it.
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will ash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
If you signal a turn or a lane change and notice
the arrow ashing rapidly, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers will not see your
turn signal.If a bulb is burned out, have it replaced to help
avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all
when you signal a turn, check for burned-out
bulbs and then check the fuse. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 365.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
The headlamps must be on for this feature to
work. For high beams, push the turn signal lever
away from you.
When the high beams
are on, this light on the
instrument panel
cluster also will be on.
It will go off when you switch to the low beams. To
switch back to low beams, pull the lever toward you.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do
not want to. You could be startled and
even lose control. Keep the cruise control
switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
1. Press the ON-OFF button at the end of the
cruise control lever. The CRUISE light on the
instrument panel cluster comes on. See
Cruise Control Light on page 174for more
information.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Move the lever down to−SET and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts
off cruise control. But you do not need to reset it.
If the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or
greater, push the lever up to +RES
(Resume/Accelerate). The vehicle returns to the
previously set speed and stays there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are three ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Move the lever down to−SET.
Release the lever and the accelerator pedal.
You will now cruise at the higher speed.
Move the cruise lever up to +RES. Hold it
there until you get up to the speed desired,
and then release the lever.
To increase the vehicle speed in very small
amounts, move the lever to +RES briey
and then release it. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
faster.
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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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