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DRIVER INFORMATION ENTERTAINMENT Folding Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . .14
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Audio System Features . . . . . . . .8 Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . .14
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3 XM® Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Rear Cargo Storage Features . .15
SAFETY & SECURITY Audio Steering Wheel Controls .10 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .4 CONVENIENCE PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .4 Automatic Headlamp System/ Driver Shift Control . . . . . . . . . . .16
Content Theft-Deterrent System .4 Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 StabiliTrak® – Stability Control
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . .12 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 OWNER INFORMATION
COMFORT
Center Console Features . . . . . .13 Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20
Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . .6
Bag Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Pontiac Owner Center . . . . . . . . .20
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . .6
115-Volt Power Outlet . . . . . . . . .14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Vibe. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features
and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not
include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
2. 2 Getting to Know Your Vibe
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel
A B C D E F A G H A
I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
The main features of the instrument J. Storage Compartment
panel include: K. Hood Release Lever
A. Air Outlets L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
B. Outside Mirror Controls M. Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel Lever
C. Turn Signal/Exterior Lamp Controls/ N. Horn
Multifunction Lever O. Cruise Control Lever
D. Instrument Panel Cluster P. Ignition Switch
E. Windshield Wipers Lever Q. 115-Volt Main Power Switch
F. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator/ R. 115-Volt Power Outlet
Front Passenger Safety Belt S. Shift Lever
Reminder Light/Security Light T. Climate Controls
G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button U. Bag Hook
H. Audio System V. Glove Box
I. StabiliTrak/Traction Control Button
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
3. 3
Instrument Panel Cluster
A B C D E F G H
Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster is G. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
designed to let you know at a glance H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
how your vehicle is running. It includes and Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset
these key features: Button
A. Tachometer
Note: The instrument panel cluster is
B. Speedometer designed to let you know about many
C. Fuel Gauge important aspects of your vehicle’s
D. Outside Temperature Display operation. It is important to read your
E. Odometer/Trip Odometer Owner Manual and become familiar
with the information being relayed to
F. Automatic Transmission Shift you by the lights, gauges and indicators,
Position Indicator (if equipped) as well as what action can be taken to
ensure safety and to prevent damage.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
4. 4 Getting to Know Your Vibe
SAFETY & SECURITY Automatic Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry (if equipped)
(if equipped) Automatic Transmission Door
Locking (if equipped)
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) trans- When shifting out of Park, this function
mitter functions locks all doors.
include: Automatic Transmission Door
(Unlock): Press Unlocking (if equipped)
this button to unlock When shifting to Park and turning the
the driver’s door. key to ACC (Accessory) or Lock/Off,
Press it again within this function unlocks all doors.
three seconds to
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner
unlock all other Manual.
doors. The unlock function can be cus-
tomized to your preference. See your
Pontiac dealer.
Content Theft-Deterrent System
Note: If a door is not opened after the
(if equipped)
vehicle is unlocked, the Automatic Door
Lock function locks the vehicle again The content theft-deterrent alarm
after a specified period of time. This system will not be armed or disarmed
function can be customized to your if the doors are locked or unlocked with
preference. See your Pontiac dealer. the manual door lock or the power door
lock button.
• To arm the alarm system, lock the
(Lock): Press this button to lock all doors using the RKE transmitter or
doors. key. The security light on the instru-
HOLD
(Panic Alarm): Press and hold ment panel will illuminate for approxi-
this button for one second to activate mately 30 seconds. The alarm is
the panic alarm. The vehicle lights will armed when the security light starts
flash and an alarm will sound. To cancel flashing.
the alarm, press any button on the • To disarm the system, unlock the
transmitter. doors using the RKE transmitter or
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner key, or turn the ignition switch to On.
Manual. See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner
Manual.
5. 5
OnStar ® Safety Belt Height Adjuster
Your vehicle may feature the OnStar
Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel
OnStar Directions & Connections Plan,
with one year of OnStar service from the
date you purchased your new vehicle.
OnStar offers a variety of capabilities,
such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic
Airbag Deployment Response, and
Hands-Free Calling.
Press the OnStar button to ask an
OnStar Advisor about the service plan • To adjust the height of the front
you have or to upgrade your plan. shoulder belts, press the button on
For more information, refer to top of the height adjuster and move
your OnStar Owner’s Guide, call the height adjuster up or down to the
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), desired position.
or visit onstar.com. Rear Safety Belts
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner The Vibe has a rear safety belt cross
Manual.
buckle design that provides added
passenger comfort. The center rear
safety belt latches into the driver’s
Safety Belts side outer rear safety belt buckle (A),
which is marked CENTER. The driver’s
Safety Belt Reminders side rear safety belt latches into the
The safety belt reminder lights will driver’s side inner rear safety belt
flash until the appropriate safety belt buckle (B). Make sure the correct
is buckled. buckle is being used when fastening
The driver’s safety belt reminder light the rear safety belts.
is on the instrument panel cluster.
The front passenger’s safety belt
reminder light is on the center of the
instrument panel near the audio system.
A B
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner
Manual.
6. 6 Getting to Know Your Vibe
COMFORT Steering Wheel Adjustment
Front Seat Adjustments
Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortable
position before adjusting the steering
wheel.
A B C
To adjust the position of the steering
wheel:
1. Push down the lever under the steer-
ing column.
Seat Adjustment
• Lift the bar (A) under the front of the
seat to slide the seat to the desired
position; then release the bar.
Seat Height Adjustment (Driver’s Seat
only) 2. Adjust the steering wheel to a com-
• Ratchet the height adjustment lever fortable position by moving it up or
(B) on the outboard side of the down as well as in or out.
driver’s seat up or down repeatedly 3. Pull up the lever to lock the steering
to raise or lower the seat. wheel in place.
Seatback Recline Adjustment See Instruments and Controls in your Owner
• Lift the recline lever (C) on the out- Manual.
board side of the seat to move the
seatback to the desired position;
then release the lever.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner
Manual.
7. 7
Climate Controls (Rear Window Defogger): Press
this button on the fan control dial to turn
the rear window defogger on or off.
Temperature Control: Turn the temper-
ature control dial (C) to increase or
decrease the temperature setting.
A/C (Air Conditioning) (if equipped):
A B C Press this button on the temperature
control dial to turn the air conditioning
The climate controls include: system on or off.
Air Outlet Selection: Turn the selection
dial (A) to change the direction of the Note: When the recirculation mode is
used for extended periods without the air
air delivery to the vent, bi-level, floor, conditioning, the air humidity increases
defog/floor, or defrost mode. and the windows may fog more easily.
(Recirculation): Press this button
on the air outlet selection dial to recircu- Maximum Air Conditioning
late air inside the vehicle. Recirculation Performance
helps heat or cool the vehicle more To cool the vehicle interior quickly:
quickly and prevents outside air and
odors from entering the vehicle. 1. Turn the temperature control dial to
Recirculation will not operate when the the MAX A/C position.
defog/floor or defrost mode is selected. 2. Press the A/C button.
(Fan): Turn the fan control dial (B) 3. Press the (Recirculation) button.
to increase or decrease the fan speed. See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Turn the dial fully counterclockwise to
turn off the fan.
8. 8 Getting to Know Your Vibe
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features
While most of the features on the audio CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this
system will look familiar, some of the button to switch to CD operation. Press
following may be new: it again to switch to operation of an
PWR-VOL (Power/Volume): Press this auxiliary device, such as a portable
knob to turn the system on or off. audio device, connected to the auxiliary
input jack on the radio.
Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
INFO (Information): Press this button to
TUNE-ADJ (Tune/Adjust): Turn this display additional information related to
knob to tune in radio stations. the current FM-RDS or XM station, or
Press the knob to adjust the tone control MP3 song (if equipped).
(bass/midrange/treble) or speaker con- EQ (Equalization): Press this button to
trol (balance/fade) setting. Turn the knob select preset equalization settings.
to adjust the selected setting.
CAT (Category): Press this button to
FAV (Favorite): Press this button to go find XM stations (if equipped) within a
through up to six pages of any combina- desired category.
tion (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of
preset favorite radio stations. On each MENU: Press this button to access the
page, up to six stations are available by system setup menu.
using the six pushbuttons below the Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable audio
radio display. device (such as an iPod® or MP3 player)
BAND: Press this button to switch can be connected to the auxiliary input
between AM, FM and XM bands. When jack located on the radio. Press the
playing a CD, press this button to switch CD/AUX button to play audio from the
to the radio. portable device over the vehicle speak-
ers. To optimize speaker volume, fully
increase the volume level of the portable
device.
9. 9
Playing MP3 Files (if equipped) You can set up to six pages of any com-
The audio system may have MP3 file bination (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of
playback capability. When playing a favorite radio stations (up to four pages
CD-R containing MP3 audio tracks, without XM), with up to six stations
an MP3 label will be displayed. stored on each page.
Set Number of Favorite Station Pages
Note: CDs with any affixed labels may
jam in the CD player. Label a CD using a 1. Press the MENU button to display the
permanent marker. If more than one CD radio setup menu.
is inserted into the slot at a time, or if 2. Press the pushbutton below the FAV
scratched or damaged CDs are played,
the CD player could be damaged. When 1–6 label on the radio display.
using the CD player, use only CDs in
good condition without labels; load one
CD at a time; and keep the CD player
and the loading slot free of foreign
materials, liquids or debris.
Radio Data System
When you tune to a Radio Data System
(RDS) station, the station name or call
letters will appear on the display instead 3. Select the desired number of favorite
of the frequency. Depending on the RDS station pages.
station, additional text information may
be available by pressing the INFO button. 4. Press the FAV button. You may now
begin storing your favorite stations for
RDS features are available for use only the chosen number of pages.
on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. RDS relies on receiving Store Favorite Stations
specific information from these stations 1. Tune in the desired radio station.
and will work only when the information 2. Press the FAV button to display the
is available. page where the station is to be
Favorite Stations stored.
Before setting your favorite stations, 3. Press and hold one of the six push-
park the vehicle. buttons until a beep sounds to store
the station.
Note: Engaging in extended searching 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton
for specific audio stations or songs by on each page.
using buttons and knobs — or giving
extended attention to entertainment tasks
— can lead you to look away from the
road frequently or for prolonged periods,
which may cause you to miss seeing
things on the road that you need to see.
Avoid engaging in extended searching for
specific items while driving.
10. 10 Getting to Know Your Vibe
Setting the Time and Date Audio Steering Wheel Controls
1. Turn on the radio. (if equipped)
2. Press the (Clock) button. The following
3. Press the pushbutton under any of audio controls
the labels to be changed. are located
on the steer-
ing wheel:
+–
(Volume):
Press the
+ or – button
to adjust the
volume.
(Next/Previous): Press the up
or down arrow button to go to the
4. Press the pushbutton again, the up next/previous preset radio station, or to
SEEK arrow or the FWD button to the next/previous track or file when play-
increase the numbers. Press the ing a CD.
down SEEK arrow or the REV button
to decrease the numbers. Rotating Press and hold the up or down button
the TUNE-ADJ knob also will increase until a beep sounds to seek the
or decrease the selected label. next/previous radio station with a strong
signal, or to go to the next/previous file
5. Press the Clock button again to set on a CD.
the currently displayed time and date.
See Infotainment in your Owner Manual.
MODE: Press this button to turn on
the audio system. Press and hold this
button until a beep sounds to turn off the
XM ® Radio audio system.
Press this button to select the audio
XM Radio offers more than 170 source (AM; FM; XM, if equipped; CD;
channels of digital-quality sound that or AUX).
goes wherever you go — coast to coast.
See Infotainment in your Owner Manual.
After a free three-month trial period,
activation and service subscription fees
apply. Service is based in the continental
U.S. and Canada. For more information,
visit XM online at www.XMradio.com
or call 1-800-929-2100.
See Infotainment in your Owner Manual.
11. 11
CONVENIENCE Interior Lamps
Automatic Headlamp System/
Exterior Lamps
The Automatic Headlamp System turns
on the Daytime Running Lamps in the
daytime and the headlamps and other
exterior lamps at night or when neces-
sary. The (Lights On) reminder lamp
illuminates in the instrument panel clus-
ter when the headlamps are on.
The system uses a light sensor, located Interior lamps are provided for the front
on top of the instrument panel, to deter- seat, rear seat, and cargo area. Each
mine light conditions. For proper opera- interior lamp has its own switch that can
tion, avoid placing any objects on or be set to one of the following settings:
near the sensor. DOOR: This position enables the interior
Exterior Lamps Control lamp(s) to turn on when a door is
unlocked, a front door or the liftgate is
opened (or a rear door is opened, if
equipped with Remote Keyless Entry),
or the ignition switch is turned to the
Lock position. This function can be
customized to your preference. See
your Pontiac dealer.
OFF: This position turns off the interior
lamp(s) at all times, including when a
door is open.
The exterior lamps control switch on the ON: This position turns on the interior
end of the left steering column lever can lamp(s) at all times.
be rotated to the following positions:
Front Map Lights (if equipped)
(Off): This position turns off all
exterior lamps except Daytime Running • To turn a front map light on or off,
Lamps. press the switch next to each light.
(Parking Lamps): This position Remember to turn off all interior lamps
turns on the parking lamps and taillamps. when exiting the vehicle to avoid the
possibility of draining the battery.
(Headlamps): This position turns See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
on the headlamps, parking lamps and
taillamps.
(Fog Lamps) (if equipped): Rotate
the inner control band to this position to
turn on the fog lamps.
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
12. 12 Getting to Know Your Vibe
Wipers and Washers Rear Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer control switch on
the end of the lever can be rotated to
the following positions:
(Low): This position turns on the
wiper in the intermittent mode.
(High): This position turns on the
wiper in the normal mode.
(Washer Fluid): Rotate the switch
all the way up or down to spray washer
The controls for the windshield fluid on the rear window and activate the
wipers/washer and rear wiper/washer wiper.
are on the upper-right steering column See Instruments and Controls in your Owner
lever. Manual.
Windshield Wipers/Washer
The windshield wipers/washer controls Cruise Control (if equipped)
include:
(Mist): Move the lever up from the
Off position to turn the wipers on for one
wipe.
(Off): Move the lever to this position
to turn off the wipers.
(Intermittent) (if equipped): Move
the lever down to the first position to set
a delay between wipes. Rotate the inner
control band to adjust the delay. The The cruise control is operated using the
wipers activate more frequently as the lower-right steering column lever.
band is rotated upward.
Set Cruise Control
(Low): Move the lever down to the
second position for steady, low-speed 1. Press the ON-OFF button on the end
wipes. of the lever to turn on cruise control.
(High): Move the lever down to 2. When traveling at the desired speed,
the third position for rapid, high-speed move the lever down to the – SET
wipes. position.
(Washer Fluid): Pull the lever The CRUISE light will illuminate.
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and activate the wipers.
13. 13
Adjust a Set Speed Storage Compartments
• Tap down or hold the lever down to
the – SET position to reduce the set
speed.
• Tap up or hold the lever up to the
+ RES position to increase the set
speed.
Cancel and Resume Cruise Control
1. Pull the lever toward you or press C D
the brake pedal (or clutch pedal,
if equipped) to cancel cruise control
but retain the set speed in memory. Your vehicle has a center console with
2. Move the lever up to the + RES two storage compartments.
position to return to the set speed. • To access the upper tray, lift the lid
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner
while pressing the upper lever (C) on
Manual.
the front of the lid.
• To access the lower storage area, lift
the lid and upper tray while pressing
Center Console Features the lower lever (D) on the front of the
tray.
Cupholders See Storage in your Owner Manual.
Bag Hook
B A
The front cupholders can be adjusted to
various sizes.
• Pull up the front holder (A) and move A bag hook is located on the right side
it forward or rearward to change the of the instrument panel next to the glove
size of the cupholder for various drink box. It can be used to hold a trash bag
containers. or secure a grocery bag.
• Remove the front (A) and rear (B) • To use the bag hook, press the top of
holders to store small items. the hook. It will pop out.
See Storage in your Owner Manual.
14. 14 Getting to Know Your Vibe
115-Volt Power Outlet Folding Front Seat (if equipped)
B
To fold the front passenger seat:
A 1. Lower the head restraint.
2. Pull up either seatback release knob
on the lower back of the seatback
The 115-volt household-style AC power and fold the seatback down.
outlet is located in front of the center See Seats and Restraints in your Owner
console. It provides power for a variety Manual.
of small electronic equipment.
• To turn on the power outlet (A), press Folding Rear Seats
the AC 115V power switch (B) below
the climate controls. The indicator
light on the swich will illuminate. The To fold the rear passenger seats:
ignition switch must be in the On 1. Lower the head restraints.
position. 2. Stow the safety belt buckles fully
(as shown in A) in the seat.
Note: Do not plug in equipment that
requires more than 100 watts; otherwise,
the protection circuit will cut the power
supply, however, the indicator light may
remain illuminated. It will reset after
30 seconds once the device has been
unplugged.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner A
Manual.
3. Pull up either seatback release knob
on the outboard top of the seatback
and fold the seatback down.
15. 15
To use the cargo management system:
1. Turn the center lock knob to the
Unlock position.
2. Lift up the cover.
3. Fold out the side panels and engage
them in the outboard side clips.
4. Hook the nets into the cover slots.
Cargo Cover (if equipped)
When returning the seatback to the
upright position, make sure it is locked
in place. If the seatback is not securely
locked, the red marking on the seatback
release knob will be visible.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner
Manual.
Rear Cargo Storage Features
The cargo cover can be placed over the
The rear cargo area offers several use- cargo area to keep cargo out of sight.
ful features to help secure cargo.
To use the cargo cover:
Cargo Management System
(if equipped) 1. Take the cargo cover out of the
storage bag and carefully unfold it.
The cargo management system features
a storage area that can be used to store 2. Attach the four corner hooks of the
small items. Grocery bag hooks are cover to the four brackets on the
available on the underside of the cover. sides of the cargo area.
3. Attach the center hook on the cover
to the center rear head restraint.
Refer to your Owner Manual for instruc-
tions on folding and storing the cargo
cover.
See Storage in your Owner Manual.
16. 16 Getting to Know Your Vibe
Sunroof (if equipped) PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Driver Shift Control
(if equipped)
The following sunroof controls are
located in the overhead console:
TILT: Press this button to tilt up the
sunroof to the vent position.
The automatic transmission features
DOWN: Press this button to tilt down or Driver Shift Control, which allows you to
close the sunroof from the vent position. shift gears similar to a manual transmis-
SLIDE: Press this button to express sion. When using this feature, the vehi-
open the sunroof. The sunroof stops cle will have firmer shifting and sportier
slightly before the fully open position performance. It also can be used to
in order to minimize wind noise. Press downshift when driving on downhill
the button again to fully open the grades to provide engine braking.
sunroof if desired. To use this feature, from the Drive (D)
CLOSE: Press this button to express position, move the shift lever left to the
close the sunroof. S position.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner • To upshift, tap the lever forward (+).
Manual.
• To downshift, tap the lever rearward
(–).
The currently selected gear is shown on
the instrument panel cluster.
If engine speed is too high or too low for
the requested gear, the shift will not
occur. If engine speed is too low for the
current gear, the transmission will auto-
matically downshift.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner
Manual.
17. 17
StabiliTrak ® – Stability Control light and the VSC OFF warning light
System on the instrument panel cluster will
illuminate. Press the button again to
StabiliTrak is an advanced electronic turn on both systems.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) program See Driving and Operating in your Owner
and traction control system that assists Manual.
with directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions by reducing
engine power and applying the brakes to Tire Pressure Monitor
individual wheels. It turns on automati-
cally every time the vehicle is started. The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
To limit wheelspin and help maintain when a significant reduction in pressure
directional control, the system should occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
always be turned on. However, if your tires by illuminating the (Low Tire
vehicle becomes stuck in snow or mud Pressure) warning light on the instru-
and rocking the vehicle is required, the ment panel cluster.
system should be turned off using the Correcting the Tire Pressure
(StabiliTrak/Traction Control) OFF When the low tire pressure warning light
button on the left side of the instrument illuminates, you must inflate the tire to
panel. the proper tire pressure (just as you
must refuel the vehicle when the low
fuel warning light illuminates). The Tire
and Loading Information label shows the
correct tire pressure for the tires when
they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours
or driven no more than one mile.
During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear when
the vehicle is first started and then turn
• To turn off the traction control system, off as you start to drive. This could be
press the (StabiliTrak/Traction an early indicator that your tire pres-
Control) OFF button. The StabiliTrak sures are getting low and the tires need
warning light on the instrument panel to be inflated to the proper pressure.
cluster will illuminate. Press the but-
ton again to turn on the system. See Vehicle Service and Care in your Owner
Manual.
• To turn off the StabiliTrak system and
the traction control system, press and
hold the (StabiliTrak/Traction
Control) OFF button while the vehicle
is stopped. The StabiliTrak warning