2009 PONTIAC VIBE service reset

Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
The ABS warning light comes on
briey when the ignition key is
turned to ON/RUN. This is normal.
If the light does not come on then,
have it xed so it will be ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition
to LOCK/OFF. If the light comes
on while driving, stop as soon
as possible and turn the ignition off.
Then start the engine again to
reset the system. If the light
still stays on, or comes on again
while driving, the vehicle needs
service. If the regular brake system
warning light is not on, there are
still brakes, but no antilock brakes.If the regular brake system
warning light is also on, there are
no antilock brakes and there is
a problem with the regular brakes.
SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 4-17.
Speed Sensitive Power
Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light
Vehicles with this feature, have a
warning light that comes on briey
when the ignition is turned to
ON/RUN as a check to show it is
working.
If the warning light does not come
on, have it xed so it will be able to
warn if there is a problem.If the warning light stays on, or
comes on while driving, the Speed
Sensitive Power Steering may
not be working. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light
This light should come on briey as
the engine is started.
If there is a tire with low tire
pressure, the light will stay on or
come back on.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System
on page 9-48for more information. United States
Canada
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RDM (Random):Press the button
below the RDM label to hear
the tracks in random order.
Sc(Previous Folder):Press
the button below to go to the
rst track in the previous folder.
cT(Next Folder):Press
the button below to go to the rst
track in the next folder.
h(Music Navigator):Press the
button below to play MP3 les in
order by artist or album.
SORT:Press the button below the
SORT label to change between
playback by artist or album while
using the Music Navigator.
BACK:Press the button below the
BACK label to return to the main
music navigator screen.
ST(Previous/Next):Press the
button below to go to the next
or previous artist or album in
alphabetical order while using
the Music Navigator.
XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):
These channels, or any others, can
be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code
in the receiver is being updated,
and no action is required. This
process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal:The system is
functioning correctly, but the vehicle
is in a location that is blocking
the XM™ signal. When the vehicle
is moved into an open area, the
signal should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio
and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear
shortly.CH Off Air:This channel is not
currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail:This previously
assigned channel is no longer
assigned. Tune to another station.
If this station was one of the presets,
choose another station for that
preset button.
No Info:No artist, song title,
category, or text information is
available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
No Info:No text or informational
messages are available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
Not Found:There are no channels
available for the selected category.
The system is working properly.
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XM Locked:The XM™ receiver in
your vehicle may have previously
been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM™ receivers cannot
be swapped between vehicles. If this
message is received after having
your vehicle serviced, check
with your dealer/retailer.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with
the XM™ Radio eight digit radio
ID label. This label is needed
to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there may be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
Chk XMRcvr:If this message does
not clear within a short period of
time, the receiver may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.Audio Steering Wheel
Controls
For vehicles with audio steering
wheel controls some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the following:
−
q+ (Volume):Press to
decrease or increase the volume.
ª«(Next/Previous):Press to
select the next or previous radio
station, CD track, or MP3 folder.
Pressªor«to go to the next
or previous preset station.
Press and holdªor«until a
beep is heard to go to the next
or previous radio station.
Only stations with a strong
signal will be selected.
Pressªor«to go to the next
or previous CD track.
Press and holdªor«until a
beep is heard to go to the next or
previous MP3 folder.
MODE:Press to turn the audio
system on or to select between AM,
FM, XM, CD, or AUX.
Press and hold to turn the audio
system off.
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Battery
This vehicle has a maintenance
free battery. When it is time for a
new battery, see your dealer/retailer
for one that has the replacement
number shown on the original
battery’s label. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on
page 9-6for battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
{CAUTION
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. SeeJump Starting
on page 9-71for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: If the vehicle is
driven infrequently, remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery. This helps keep the battery
from running down.
Extended Storage: For extended
storage of the vehicle, remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger. This helps maintain the
charge of the battery over an
extended period of time.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at
the factory and should need no
further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged
in a crash, the headlamp aim may
be affected. Aim adjustment to the
low-beam headlamps may be
necessary if oncoming drivers ash
their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim).
If the headlamps need to be
re-aimed, it is recommended
that you take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer for service.
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TPMS Malfunction Light
The TPMS will not function properly
if one or more of the TPMS sensors
are missing or inoperable. When the
system detects a malfunction, the
low tire warning light ashes for
about one minute and then stays
on for the remainder of the ignition
cycle. The low tire warning light
comes on at each ignition cycle until
the problem is corrected. Some of
the conditions that can cause the
malfunction light to come on are:
One of the road tires has been
replaced with the spare tire. The
spare tire does not have a TPMS
sensor. The TPMS malfunction
light and DIC message should go
off once you re-install the road tire
containing the TPMS sensor.
The initialization (reset) procedure
failed. See “TPMS Reset” later in
this section.
One or more TPMS sensors
are missing or damaged.
The TPMS malfunction light
should go off when the TPMS
sensors are installed and the
sensor matching process is
performed successfully. See
your dealer/retailer for service.
Replacement tires or wheels do
not match the vehicle’s original
equipment tires or wheels. Tires
and wheels other than those
recommended for your vehicle
could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. SeeBuying
New Tires on page 9-54.
Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.
If tire chains are installed on the
vehicle.
If there is a lot of snow or ice
around the wheels or wheel
housings.
If a window tint that affects the
radio wave signals is installed.
If the TPMS is not functioning it
cannot detect or signal a low tire
condition. See your dealer/retailer for
service if the TPMS malfunction light
comes on and stays on.
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TPMS Reset
The TPMS sensors and transmitters
have unique identication codes.
Anytime you replace a TPMS sensor
or transmitter the identication codes
need to be registered and the TPMS
needs to be reset (initialized). When
the system is initialized, the current
air pressure in the tires is set as the
tire pressure benchmark. The tire
pressure warning system determines
decreased air pressure by comparing
tire pressure to the benchmark
pressure stored in the TPMS.
Do not reset the TPMS without rst
correcting the cause of a low-tire
condition.
To reset the system:
1. Park the vehicle at a safe place
and apply the parking brake.
Turn the engine off.
2. Turn the ignition to
ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF.3. Adjust the tire pressure of all the
installed tires to the specied
cold tire ination pressure level
indicated on the Tire and Loading
Information label attached to
the vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with
the engine off.
5. Press and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light ashes
slowly on/off three times.Wait for a few minutes with the
ignition in ON/RUN, and then turn
the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY
or LOCK/OFF.
If the low-tire pressure warning
light does not ash three times
while you press and hold the
reset button, the reset has failed.
Repeat the reset process. If the
reset cannot be performed, see
your dealer/retailer for service.
If you press the tire pressure reset
switch while the vehicle is moving,
the reset is not performed. If you
press the tire pressure reset switch
accidentally and initialization is
performed, adjust the tire pressure
to the specied level and perform
the reset procedure again.
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