2010 PONTIAC VIBE Owners Manual

Keys, Doors and
Windows............................ 1-1
Keys and Locks .............. 1-2
Doors ............................ 1-6
Vehicle Security .............. 1-7
Exterior Mirrors .............1-10
Interior Mirrors ..............1-11
Windows ...................... 1-11
Roof ............................ 1-13
Seats and Restraints......... 2-1
Head Restraints .............. 2-2
Front Seats .................... 2-3
Rear Seats .................... 2-7
Safety Belts ................... 2-8
Airbag System ..............2-23
Child Restraints .............2-37
Storage.............................. 3-1
Storage Compartments .... 3-1
Additional Storage Features ..................... 3-2
Roof Rack System .......... 3-5
Instruments and
Controls............................. 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview .................... 4-2
Controls ......................... 4-4
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............. 4-8
Vehicle Personalization . . . 4-21
OnStar System .............4-23
Lighting............................. 5-1
Exterior Lighting .............. 5-1
Interior Lighting ............... 5-4
Lighting Features ............ 5-5
Infotainment System......... 6-1
Introduction .................... 6-1
Radio ............................ 6-4
Audio Players ................. 6-9
Climate Controls............... 7-1
Climate Control Systems ... 7-1
Air Vents ....................... 7-4
Maintenance ................... 7-4
Driving and Operating....... 8-1
Driving Information .......... 8-2
Starting and Operating . . . 8-16
Engine Exhaust .............8-23
Automatic Transmission .............8-24
Manual Transmission .....8-29
Drive Systems ..............8-31
Brakes ......................... 8-32
Ride Control Systems ....8-33
Cruise Control ...............8-36
Fuel ............................ 8-38
Towing ........................ 8-43
Conversions and Add-Ons ................... 8-50
Vehicle Care...................... 9-1
General Information ......... 9-2
Vehicle Checks ............... 9-4
Headlamp Aiming ..........9-32
Bulb Replacement .........9-33
Electrical System ...........9-37
2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner ManualM

Wheels and Tires..........9-43
Jump Starting ...............9-69
Towing ........................ 9-73
Appearance Care ..........9-75
Service and
Maintenance..................... 10-1
General Information .......10-1
Scheduled Maintenance ..............10-3
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Parts ...................... 10-15
Maintenance Records . . . 10-18
Technical Data.................11-1
Vehicle Identification ......11-1
Vehicle Data .................11-2
Customer Information......12-1
Customer Information .....12-1
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 12-13
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .............12-14
Index................................... i-1

Introduction
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM
Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC
Emblem and the name VIBE
are registered trademarks of
General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest
information at the time it was
printed. GM reserves the right
to make changes after that
time without further notice.For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors
of Canada Limited” for Pontiac
Division wherever it appears in
this manual.
This manual describes features
that may or may not be on
your specific vehicle.
Read this manual from beginning to
end to learn about the vehicle’s
features and controls. Pictures,
symbols, and words work together
to explain vehicle operation.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle
Owners
Canadian Owners
(Propriétaires Canadiens)
A French language copy of
this manual can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l’adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue
française
www.helminc.com
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 20784572 A First Printing
©2008 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Introduction iii

Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle use the Index in the back
of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the
page number where it can be found.
Danger, Warnings, and
Cautions
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do Not,”
“Do not do this” or “Do not let this
happen.”
A box with the word CAUTION is
used to tell about things that could
hurt you or others if you were to
ignore the warning.
{CAUTION
These mean there is something
that could hurt you or other
people.
Cautions tell what the hazard is and
what to do to avoid or reduce the
hazard. Read these cautions.
A notice tells about something that
can damage the vehicle.
Notice: These mean there is
something that could damage
your vehicle.
Many times, this damage would
not be covered by the vehicle’s
warranty, and it could be costly.
The notice tells what to do to help
avoid the damage.
There are also warning labels on
the vehicle which use the same
words, CAUTION or Notice.
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead
of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation
or information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
M: This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual
for additional instructions or
information.
*: This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer
to the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar®
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
Introduction v

✍NOTES
vi Introduction

Keys, Doors and
Windows
Keys and LocksKeys..................................
.1-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ....................
.1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .......1-3
Door Locks .........................
.1-5
Power Door Locks ................
.1-6
Safety Locks .......................
.1-6
DoorsLiftgate...............................
.1-6
Vehicle SecurityVehicle Security...................
.1-7
Anti-Theft Alarm System .........1-7
Immobilizer ..........................
.1-9
Immobilizer Operation ............1-9
Exterior MirrorsPower Mirrors....................
.1-10
Folding Mirrors ...................
.1-10
Interior MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror ........1-11
WindowsWindows...........................
.1-11
Power Windows .................
.1-12
Sun Visors ........................
.1-12
RoofSunroof.............................
.1-13
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1

Keys and Locks
Keys
{CAUTION
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous for
many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even
killed. They could operate the
power windows or other controls
or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the
keys in the ignition and children
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.The key is used for the ignition,
doors, and all other locks.
The key number is on the tag
attached to the key ring. Keep this
tag and give it to your dealer/retailer
if a new key needs to be made.
If the vehicle has an Immobilizer
theft deterrent system, the key has
a transponder in the key that
matches a decoder in the vehicle.
See
Immobilizer Operation on
page 1-9 for additional information. Do not do any of the following to
keys with a transponder:
•Cover the key.
•Hit the key hard against other
objects.
•Expose it to high temperatures
for a long time.
•Put the key in water.
•Use the key with electromagnetic
materials.
Any new Immobilizer key must be
programmed before it will start
the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer.
In an emergency, contact Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program on page 12-6
for more information.
Notice: If you ever lock your
keys in the vehicle, you may have
to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
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