2009 PONTIAC VIBE climate control

Seats and Restraints......... 1-1
Front Seats
.................... 1-2
Rear Seats
.................... 1-7
Safety Belts
................... 1-8
Airbag System
..............1-21
Child Restraints
.............1-36
Keys, Doors and
Windows............................ 2-1
Keys
............................. 2-2
Doors and Locks
............ 2-6
Theft-Deterrent Systems
... 2-9
Windows
......................2-12
Mirrors
.........................2-13
Sunroof
........................2-14
Storage.............................. 3-1
Storage
......................... 3-1
Instruments and
Controls............................. 4-1
Instrument Panel
Overview
.................... 4-2
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
............4-11
OnStar
®System
............4-25
Lighting............................. 5-1
Lighting
......................... 5-1
Infotainment...................... 6-1
Audio System(s)
............. 6-1
Climate Controls............... 7-1
Climate Controls
............. 7-1
Driving and Operating....... 8-1
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
............... 8-2
Driving Your Vehicle
......8-17
Fuel
............................8-36
Vehicle Service
and Care............................ 9-1
Service
.......................... 9-2
Owner Checks
................ 9-5
Headlamp Aiming
..........9-30
Bulb Replacement
.........9-31
Electrical System
...........9-35
Tires
...........................9-41
Tire Changing
...............9-61Jump Starting
...............9-71
Towing
........................9-75
Appearance Care
..........9-83
Technical Data.................10-1
Vehicle Identication
......10-1
Capacities and
Specications
............10-2
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
.....10-4
Service and
Maintenance.....................11-1
Service and
Maintenance
..............11-1
Customer Information......12-1
Customer Information
.....12-1
Reporting Safety
Defects
...................12-15
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
.............12-17
Index....................................i-1
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Liftgate
{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to drive with
the liftgate open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You cannot
see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate
open or if electrical wiring or other
cable connections must pass
through the seal between the
body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows
are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating
or cooling system to its
highest speed and select the
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CAUTION (Continued)
control setting that will force
outside air into your vehicle.
SeeClimate Control System
on page 7-1.
If you have air outlets on or
under the instrument panel,
open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on
page 8-16.
Unlock and open the liftgate by
inserting the key, turning it
counterclockwise and raise it
by hand.Close the liftgate by using the
handle to pull it down.
Lock the liftgate by inserting the key
and turning it clockwise to the
rst position.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-4
for more information.
2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows
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The main components of the
instrument panel are the following:
A.Outside Power Mirror(s) on
page 2-14.
B.Outlet Adjustment on page 7-3.
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 4-4.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on
page 4-12.
E.Windshield Wipers on page 4-7.
F. Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator.Passenger Sensing
System on page 1-28.
Security Light. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-10.
G.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 4-3.
H.Audio System(s) on page 6-1.
I.Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 8-21.
J.Content Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-10.
K.Driver Storage Compartment
on page 3-3.
L.Hood Release on page 9-5.M.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 6-13.
N.Tilt Wheel on page 4-4.
O.Horn on page 4-3.
P.Cruise Control on page 4-4
(If Equipped).
Q.Ignition Positions on page 8-2.
R. Tire Pressure Reset Button
(Out of View). SeeTire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 9-50.
S.Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current on page 4-10On/Off
Button.
T. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)
or Accessory Power Outlet.
Ashtray(s) on page 4-10
orAccessory Power Outlet(s)
on page 4-9.
U. Shift Lever.Automatic
Transmission Operation
(Four Speed) on page 8-6or
Automatic Transmission
Operation (Five Speed)
on page 8-8orManual
Transmission Operation
on page 8-11.V.Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current on page 4-10.
W.Climate Control System on
page 7-1.
X.Hooks on page 3-3
.
Y.Glove Box on page 3-1.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|
(Hazard Warning Flasher):
Press this button located on
the instrument panel, to make the
front and rear turn signal lamps ash
on and off. This warns others that
you are having trouble.
Press
|again to turn the
ashers off.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
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Power Outlet 115 Volt
Alternating Current
Electrical equipment with a
maximum limit of 115 VAC can be
plugged into this power outlet. If the
equipment used requires more than
the limit, a protection circuit will
cut the power supply. The power
automatically restarts when
equipment that operates within
the limit is plugged in.
The power outlet is located below
the shift lever.
Before using the outlet, turn on
the ignition and press the button
located on the instrument panel
below the climate control system.An indicator light in the button
comes 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, or electric
power tools.
Other equipment requiring an
extremely stable power supply:
microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor
lamps, etc.
Ashtray(s)
For vehicles with a removable
ashtray, it is located in the front
cupholder in the center console
storage area.
Notice:If papers, pins, or other
ammable items are put in
the ashtray, hot cigarettes or
other smoking materials could
ignite them and possibly damage
the vehicle. Never put ammable
items in the ashtray.
For vehicles with a lighter, push
the lighter down and it will pop up
when it is ready to be used.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
position to use the lighter.
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Climate Controls
Climate Controls
Climate Control System......7-1
Outlet Adjustment...............7-3
Passenger CompartmentAir Filter........................... .7-4
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
Fan Control
9(Fan):Turn the center knob
toward 4 to turn the system
on or increase fan speed. If the airow seems low when the
fan is at the highest setting, the
passenger compartment air lter
may need to be replaced. For more
information, see
Passenger
Compartment Air Filter on page 7-4
and Scheduled Maintenance on
page 11-4.
Climate Controls 7-1
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Temperature Control
Turn the right knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature inside
the vehicle.
Air Delivery Mode Control
Turn the left knob to select from the
following modes:
H(Vent):Air is directed to the
upper instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is directed to
the upper instrument panel outlets
and the oor outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the
oor and side window outlets.
-(Defog):Air is directed between
the windshield, side windows,
instrument panel outlets and the
oor outlets.Use the defog mode to clear the
inside of the windshield of fog
or moisture and to warm the
passengers. The air conditioning
compressor runs 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.
Use the defrost mode to remove
fog or frost from the outside of the
windshield more quickly. The air
conditioning compressor runs
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.
Air Conditioning
For vehicles with this feature, there
will be the following controls:
A/C (Air Conditioning):Press to
turn the air conditioning system
on or off. An indicator light shows
that it is on.
MAX A/C (Maximum Air
Conditioning):Press the A/C and
recirculation buttons at the same
time to select MAX A/C.
On hot days, open the windows to
let hot inside air escape; then close
them. The vehicle will cool quicker
and the A/C system operates more
efficiently.
Because the A/C system removes
moisture from the air, it is normal
for a small amount of water to
drip under the vehicle while idling
or just after turning the engine off.
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Recirculation
?(Recirculation):Press to
turn the recirculation mode on or off.
An indicator light shows that it is on.
This mode recirculates the air inside
the vehicle and helps to heat or cool
the air more quickly. It can be used to
prevent outside air and odors from
entering the vehicle.
Press the button again to turn
the recirculation mode off and the
outside air mode on. Recirculation
is automatically turned off when the
climate control system mode knob
is turned to defog, defrost, or is
positioned between modes.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to clear fog from
the rear window. It will only work
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
position.
=(Rear Defogger):Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off.
An indicator light shows that it is on.
The rear window defogger stays on
until it is manually turned off. Clear
any snow from the rear window.
If the ignition is turned off, while
the rear window defogger is on, the
defogger turns back on automatically
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
position again.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade
or sharp object to clear the inside
rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions
may damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered
by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in
the center and outboard sides of
the instrument panel, to change the
direction of the air owing through
the vents.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or
leaves from the outside air
inlets at the base of the
windshield.
Use of non-GM approved hood
deectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
Keep the area under the
front seats clear of objects for
more effective air circulation.
If the airow seems low when
the fan is at the highest setting,
the passenger compartment air
lter might need to be replaced.
For more information, see
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter later in this section.
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Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
Both outside and recirculated
air are routed through a passenger
compartment air lter. Pollen, dust
particles and other contaminants
are removed by the lter. Airow
reductions indicate that the lter
needs to be replaced. For a
replacement lter see your dealer/
retailer. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 11-4for replacement
intervals.The access panel for the air lter is
behind the glove box. To replace
the lter:
1. Open the glove box door. Push
each side of the glovebox in
and pull out to remove.2. Push the side fastener to release
and remove the lter cover.
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