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Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Vibe. Please read this information 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.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster  . . . . . . .3

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry  . . . . . . . . .4

Content Theft-Deterrent System  .4

OnStar

®

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Passenger Airbag Status 

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . .5

Safety Belt Operation  . . . . . . . . . .6

COMFORT

Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment .6

Air Filtration System . . . . . . . . . . .6

Air Conditioning System  . . . . . . .7

Side Vent Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Window Anti-Fog Feature . . . . . . .7

ENTERTAINMENT

Radio Data System Operation  . . .8

CONVENIENCE

Front and Rear Wipers/Washers  .8

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Daytime Running Lamps  . . . . . . .9

Automatic Headlamp System . . .10

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Closing the Sunroof  . . . . . . . . . .10

Dome Lamp Control  . . . . . . . . . .10

Auxiliary Power Outlets  . . . . . . .11

115-Volt AC Power Outlet  . . . . . .11

Rear Cargo Track Tie-Downs  . . .11

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Cold Engine Shifting . . . . . . . . . .12

Steering Wheel Lock-Up . . . . . . .12

EVAP Leak Detection Pump . . . .12

StabiliTrak

®

– Stability Control

System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .13

Storing a Flat Tire  . . . . . . . . . . . .13

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance  . . . . . . . . .16

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

 

Summary of Contents for 2008 Vibe

Page 1: ...Belt Operation 6 COMFORT Driver s Seat Height Adjustment 6 Air Filtration System 6 Air Conditioning System 7 Side Vent Airflow 7 Window Anti Fog Feature 7 ENTERTAINMENT Radio Data System Operation 8...

Page 2: ...I Instrument Panel Brightness Control J Rear Liftglass Release Button K Tire Pressure Monitor Reset Button L Coinholder M TRAC OFF Button N Content Theft Deterrent Security Light O Storage Compartment...

Page 3: ...e Gauge 3 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Note The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle s operation It is important to read your Owner M...

Page 4: ...vated in three ways Press the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob If your vehicle is OnStar equipped the Onstar system provides in vehicle safety security and phone services available 24 h...

Page 5: ...r Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front passenger frontal airbag and a passen ger airbag status indicator located on the instrument panel center stack See Sections 1 and 3 o...

Page 6: ...al Air Filtration System COMFORT Safety Belt Operation Safety Belt Reminders When the key is turned to On or Start a chime will sound for several seconds to remind passengers to fasten their safety be...

Page 7: ...climate con trol system s side vents is normal during all operating modes To optimize the effectiveness of your system when using the floor defog or defrost mode close the outboard vents See Section 3...

Page 8: ...per lever to the desired setting See Section 3 of your Owner Manual ENTERTAINMENT Radio Data System Operation Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for...

Page 9: ...uise lever up to the RES position until you reach the desired speed and then release the lever Reducing Speed To reduce cruise control speed Tap down or hold the cruise control lever down to the SET p...

Page 10: ...ble the window switches Only the driver s window will operate with the lockout button depressed See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Automatic Headlamp System During daytime driving the Automatic Headla...

Page 11: ...Track Tie Downs At vehicle delivery cargo tie downs and a corresponding installation diagram were provided under the rear cargo floor panel See Section 2 of your Owner Manual 115 Volt AC Power Outlet...

Page 12: ...n the engine is cold the vehicle s powertrain computer directs automatic transmission equipped vehicles to shift early which may result in slower accel eration This early shifting eases engine and tra...

Page 13: ...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 appe...

Page 14: ...Getting to Know Your Vibe 14 Notes...

Page 15: ...15 Notes...

Page 16: ...anty service Flat tire assistance Jump starts In many instances mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac s compre hensive warranty However when other services are utilized our advisors will expla...

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