2009 PONTIAC VIBE set clock

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
(Continued)
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.
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Instrument Panel
Brightness
Use the trip odometer knob located
on the right side of the instrument
panel cluster to adjust the
instrument panel brightness.
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten
or dim the instrument panel.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights decreases when
the headlamps are on.
Dome Lamp(s)
The interior lamps control is located
on the overhead lamp. To change
the interior lamps setting, slide
the switch to one of the following
positions:
OFF:Turns the lamp off.
ON:Keeps the lamp on all
the time.
Door:Turns the lamp on when
any door or the liftgate is opened.
The lamp goes off when all the side
doors and the liftgate are closed.
If the lamp switch is in the door
position and a door is left open,
the lamps will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
Entry Lighting
After all the doors and liftgate
are closed, and the key is out of
the ignition, in LOCK/OFF or
ACC/ACCESSORY, the light
remains on for about 15 seconds
and then goes out, except under
the following conditions:
The ignition is turned to
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
after all the doors and liftgate
are closed.
All the doors and the liftgate are
locked and the light is still on.
When any door is unlocked with the
key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system transmitter, the light comes
on for 15 seconds, even if the door is
not opened.
Lighting 5-3
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Infotainment
Audio System(s)
Audio System(s).................6-1
Setting the Clock................6-2
Radio(s).............................6-3
Using an MP3....................6-9
XM Radio Messages.........6-12
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls..........................6-13
Radio Reception...............6-14
Fixed Mast Antenna..........6-14
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System..............6-14
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle
has and read the following pages to
become familiar with its features.
{CAUTION
Taking your eyes off the road for
extended periods could cause
a crash resulting in injury or
death to you or others. Do not
give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to
many audio and non audio listings.To minimize taking your eyes off the
road while driving, do the following
while the vehicle is parked:
Become familiar with the
operation and controls of
the audio system.
Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.
For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 8-17.
Infotainment 6-1
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Setting the Clock
The radio has a CLOCK button for
adjusting the time and date.
The date does not automatically
display. To see the date press
CLOCK while the radio is on.
The date with display times out after
a few seconds and goes back to
the normal radio and time display.
To adjust the time and date:
1. Turn the ignition key to
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
2. Press the PWR VOL
(Power/Volume) knob to
turn on the radio.
3. Press the CLOCK button, and
the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY
(hour, minute, month, day,
and year) categories display.
4. Press the button under the
category to be adjusted.5. To increase the time or date,
do one of the following: turn
the TUNE ADJ (Tune/Adjust)
knob clockwise, press
SEEK/TRACK
y, press
FWD
((Forward), or continue
to press the button under the
category to be adjusted.
6. To decrease the time or date,
do one of the following:
turn the TUNE ADJ knob
counterclockwise, press
SEEK/TRACK
z, or press
REV
)(Reverse).
7. To save the settings, press
the CLOCK button, or let
the display time out.To change the time default setting
from 12 hour to 24 hour, and to
change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year:
1. Press the CLOCK button
and then the button below the
forward arrow label on the
display. The 12H and 24H, and
the date MMDD (month and
day) and DDMM (day and month)
categories will display.
2. Press the button below the
12H or 24H label, and the
date MMDD (month and day) or
DDMM (day and month) label
to choose how the radio displays
the time and date.
3. To save the settings, press
the CLOCK button, or let
the screen time out.
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Radio(s)
Playing the Radio
PWR VOL (Power/Volume):Press
to turn the radio on and off. Turn
the PWR VOL knob to adjust
the volume. CLOCK:
Press to adjust the time.
See Setting the Clock on page 6-2
for more information.
Finding a Station
BAND: Press to select AM, FM,
or XM.
TUNE ADJ (Tune/Adjust): Turn to
select radio stations.
ySEEK TRACKz: Press to go to
the previous or next radio station.
The radio only stops at stations with
a strong signal.
SCAN: Press to enter scan mode.
The radio will display Scanning,
then goes to the next station, plays
for a few seconds, then continues
on to the next station. Press SCAN
again to stop scanning. The radio
only stops at stations with a
strong signal.
INFO (Information) (FM-RDS,
XM™ Satellite Radio Service, and
MP3 Features): Press to display
information for the current FM-RDS,
XM station, or MP3 song. Choose
from Channel, Song, Artist, and
CAT (category).
NO INFO displays when information
is not available from the station.
Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with CD (Base) similar
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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.
7-2 Climate Controls
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5. Remove the tire/wheel
retainer (D) from the compact
spare tire (A) and remove
the compact spare tire (A).
SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 9-70.
6. Place the compact spare tire (A)
next to the at tire.
Removing the Flat Tire
and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 9-62.
2. If the vehicle has steel wheels
with plastic wheel nut caps,
loosen the plastic wheel
nut caps. You may need the
wheel wrench to loosen them.
Do not pry off wheel covers that
have plastic wheel nut caps.
3. Remove the wheel cover and set
it off to the side.
4. Attach the jack handle to the jack
and turn clockwise to raise the
lift head a little.5. Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Do not remove them yet.
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A
Accessories and
Modications...................... 9-3
Accessory Power Outlets........ 4-9
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....1-34
Additives, Fuel.....................8-37
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................9-35
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.......9-12
Air Conditioning..................... 7-1
Airbag
Passenger Status
Indicator.......................4-15
Readiness Light................4-14
System, Replacing Parts
After a Crash................1-35
Airbag System.....................1-21
Adding Equipment to
Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-34
Check.............................1-35
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?.....................1-26Airbag System (cont.)
Passenger Sensing
System........................1-28
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-33
What Makes an Airbag
Inate?........................1-26
What Will You See After
an Airbag Inates?........1-26
When Should an Airbag
Inate?........................1-24
Where Are the Airbags?.....1-23
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)
System...........................8-22
All-Wheel-Drive Service
Light...............................4-24
Antenna, Fixed Mast............6-14
Antenna, XM™ Satellite
Radio Antenna System......6-14
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)..................8-20
Antilock Brake, System
Warning Light...................4-18Appearance Care
Chemical Paint Spotting.....9-90
Exterior Cleaning..............9-86
Finish Damage.................9-89
Interior Cleaning...............9-83
Sheet Metal Damage........9-89
Underbody Maintenance....9-90
Appointments, Scheduling
Service...........................12-8
Ashtray(s)...........................4-10
Audio System........................ 6-1
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls.......................6-13
Fixed Mast Antenna..........6-14
Radio Reception...............6-14
Setting the Clock................ 6-2
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System............6-14
Audio System(s).................... 6-3
Automatic Headlamp System . . . 5-2
Automatic Transmission
Fluid...............................9-14
Operation....................8-6, 8-8
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