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
If any of the following conditions
occur, contact your dealer/retailer.
•The security light stays on.
•The security light does not start
flashing when the key is
removed from the ignition.
•The security light flashes
inconsistently.
See your dealer/retailer to have a
new key with a transponder made.
In an emergency, contact
Roadside Assistance Program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
on page 12-6.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
The controls are located to
the left of the steering wheel
on the instrument panel. The
vehicle must be in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY to adjust the
mirrors.
1. Adjust either mirror by pushing the selector switch to the
L (left) or R (right). 2. Use the arrows on the control
pad to adjust the direction of
the mirror.
3. Move the selector switch back to the center. This locks the mirrors
in place.
Folding Mirrors
Manually fold the mirrors inward to
prevent damage when going through
an automatic car wash. To fold, push
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push
the mirror outward, to return to its
original position.
1-10 Keys, Doors and Windows
Power Windows
{CAUTION
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the keys 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 and they
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave keys in a
vehicle with children.
When there are children in the
rear seat use the window lockout
button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.On vehicles with this feature, the
power windows only work when the
ignition is turned to ON/RUN or
in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). See
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 8-18 .
Switches on the driver door control
the driver and passenger windows.
Each passenger door has a
switch to control that window.
Press or pull the front of a switch to
lower or raise a window. AUTO (Express-Down):
Press all
the way down and release to lower
the driver window automatically. Pull
up at any time to stop the window
from lowering.
o(Lock-Out): Press the lock-out
button, located on the driver door,
to disable the passenger power
windows and again to enable them.
Only the driver window can be
operated when the lock-out feature
is used.
Sun Visors
Pull the visor toward you or move it
to the side to help reduce glare.
To use the mirror, slide the attached
cover.
1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows
The main components of the
instrument panel are the following:
A.Power Mirrors on page 1-10 .
B. Air Vents on page 7-4.
C. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
on page 5-3.
D. Instrument Cluster on page 4-9 .
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 4-5.
F. Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 4-13 .
Passenger Sensing System
on page 2-29. Security Light
on page 4-20.
G. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 5-3.
H. AM-FM Radio on page 6-4 .
I. Traction Control System (TCS) on
page 8-33.
J. Anti-Theft Alarm System on
page 1-7. K.
Front Storage on page 3-2 .
L. Hood on page 9-5.
M. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 4-4.
N. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 4-4.
O. Horn on page 4-5.
P. Cruise Control on page 8-36
(If Equipped).
Q. Ignition Positions on page 8-16 .
R. Tire Pressure Reset Button (Out of View). See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 9-52 .
S. Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating On/Off Button.
See Power Outlets (Accessory
Power Outlets) on page 4-6 or
Power Outlets (115 Volt
Alternating Current) on page 4-7 .T. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)
or Accessory Power Outlet.
Cigarette Lighter on page 4-8 or
Power Outlets (Accessory Power
Outlets) on page 4-6 orPower
Outlets (115 Volt Alternating
Current) on page 4-7.
U. Shift Lever. Automatic
Transmission (Four Speed
Automatic) on page 8-24 or
Automatic Transmission (Five
Speed Automatic) on page 8-27
or Manual Transmission on
page 8-29.
V. Power Outlets (Accessory Power
Outlets) on page 4-6 orPower
Outlets (115 Volt Alternating
Current) on page 4-7 .
W. Climate
Control Systems on
page 7-1.
X. Load Rails and Hooks on
page 3-4.
Y. Glove Box on page 3-1 .
Instruments and Controls 4-3
Engine (cont.)Pressure Light ..................4-19
Running While Parked .......8-24
Starting ........................... 8-18
Entry Lighting ........................ 5-5
Equipment, Towing ...............8-49
Event Data Recorders .........12-14
Extender, Safety Belt ............2-21
Exterior Care ....................... 9-75
Exterior Lamp Controls ........... 5-1
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner ............9-16
Flashers, Hazard Warning ....... 5-3
Flash-to-Pass ........................ 5-2
Flat Tire .............................. 9-62
Flat Tire, Changing ...............9-63
Floor Mats .......................... 9-83
Fluid Automatic Transmission .....9-12
Brakes ............................ 9-27
Power Steering .................9-24
Washer ........................... 9-24
Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement .............. 5-4
Light ............................... 4-20Folding Mirrors
....................1-10
Folding Seatback ................... 2-6
Front Seat Position Seats Adjustment ........................ 2-3
Front Seats Adjustment ........................ 2-4
Front Storage ........................ 3-2
Fuel ................................... 8-38
Additives ......................... 8-40
Economy Driving ................ 8-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 8-43
Filling the Tank .................8-41
Fuels in Foreign Countries ..................... 8-40
Gage .............................. 4-10
Gasoline Specifications ......8-39
Low Fuel Warning Light .....4-20
Recommended .................8-39
Requirements, California ....8-39
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock ........................... 9-38
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 9-38
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........................... 9-41
G
Gages
Engine CoolantTemperature .................4-11
Fuel ................................ 4-10
Odometer ........................ 4-10
Speedometer ................... 4-10
Tachometer ...................... 4-10
Trip Odometer ..................4-10
Warning Lights and Indicators ....................... 4-8
Gasoline Specifications ................... 8-39
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . 10-1
Towing ............................ 8-43
Vehicle Care ...................... 9-2
Glove Box ............................ 3-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......................... 12-5
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