clock PONTIAC VIBE 2007 Owners Manual

Liftgate/Liftglass Release
To unlock and open the liftgate using the key,
insert the key into the keyhole and turn
counterclockwise. Raise the liftgate by hand.
When closing the liftgate, use the handle to pull
it down.
To lock the liftgate, turn the key clockwise to the
rst position.To open the liftglass using the key, insert the key
into the keyhole and turn clockwise to the
second position. Use the handle in the center of
the liftglass to help in lifting the glass.
Your vehicle may have
a liftglass release button
which is located on
the instrument panel to
the left of the steering
wheel. Press this button
to release the liftglass.
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To change the current mode, select one of the
following:
H(Vent):Air is directed to the upper instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is directed to the upper
instrument panel outlets, and to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the oor outlets
and to the outboard outlets (for the side windows).
?(Recirculation):Press this button, located
in the center of the instrument panel to the
left of the audio system, to turn the recirculation
mode on or off. This mode recirculates the
air inside the vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or
to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle
more quickly. When the button is pressed,
an indicator light in the button comes on. Press
the button again to turn off recirculate and to
circulate outside air through the system.
The indicator light will go off. Recirculate is
automatically turned off when the climate control
system mode knob is turned to defog or defrost or
is between modes.Temperature Control:Turn the right knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature inside the vehicle.
A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button, located
in the center of the instrument panel to the left
of the audio system, to turn the air-conditioning
system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an
indicator light in the button comes on to let you
know that the air conditioning is activated.
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. This helps to reduce
the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It
also helps the system to operate more efficiently.
The air-conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you might notice a small amount
of water dripping underneath your vehicle
while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.
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XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in
the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.
XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast
channels including music, news, sports, talk,
traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’s
programming. XM™ provides digital quality
audio and text information that includes song title
and artist name. A service fee is required in
order to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™; In the U.S. at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)
or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Push this knob to turn the system
on and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the
volume.RCL (Recall):Push this button to display the time
with the ignition off.
For RDS, push the RCL button to change what
displays while using RDS. The display options are
station, RDS station frequency, PTY (program
type), and the name of the program (if available).
For XM™ (if equipped), push the RCL button
while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different
categories of information related to the current
song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category
or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name.
To change the default on the display, push the
RCL button until the desired option displays, then
hold the button until the display ashes. The
selected display becomes the default.Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The
display shows the selection.
TUNE:Turn this knob to select radio stations.
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Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System
(RDS). RDS features are available for use only on
FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, the radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected
type of programming
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
Seek to stations with traffic announcements
This system relies upon receiving specic
information from these stations and only works
when the information is available. In rare cases, a
radio station can broadcast incorrect information
that causes the radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the
station name or the call letters display instead of
the frequency. RDS stations can also provide
the time of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming, and the name of the program
being broadcast.
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Push this knob to turn the system
on and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the
volume.
RCL (Recall):Push this button to switch the
display between the radio station frequency and
the time. When the ignition is turned off, push this
button to display the time.
To change the default on the display, push the
RCL button until the desired option displays, then
hold the button until the display ashes. The
selected display becomes the default.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The
display shows the selection.
TUNE:Turn this knob to select radio stations.
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Radio with Six-Disc CD
If your vehicle has the Monsoon audio system, it
includes seven speakers. The radio displays
MONSOON while the radio or the ignition is turned
on. See your dealer for details.
The radio has a theft-deterrent feature. A red light
blinks while the engine is off to indicate the
radio is protected. It will not operate if it is installed
in a different vehicle.
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Push this knob to turn the system
on and off.
VOLUME:Turn this knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the
volume.
RCL (Recall):Press this button to display the
current radio station frequency. While the ignition
is off, press this button to display the time.
To change the default on the display, press the
RCL button until the desired option displays, then
hold the button until the display ashes. The
selected display is now the default.
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An emergency like this requires close attention
and a quick decision. If you are holding the
steering wheel at the recommended 9 and
3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full
180 degrees very quickly without removing either
hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly,
and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you
have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.
Off-Road Recovery
You may nd that your vehicle’s right wheels have
dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while you are driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below
the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.
Ease off the accelerator and then, if there
is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle
straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn
the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until
the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down
the roadway.
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The fuel door release
lever is located near
the oor under the
driver’s seat on the
outboard side.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly
counterclockwise. On some vehicles you may
have to push in while turning the cap.
While refueling, hang the fuel cap inside of the
fuel door.
{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel
can spray out on you if you open the fuel
cap too quickly. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely
in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then
unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll
the tank, and wait a few seconds after you have
nished pumping before removing the nozzle.
Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon
as possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on
page 358.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until
it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed.
The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly installed.
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap
when the cooling system, including the radiator
pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no
longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise until it rst stops. Do not
press down while turning the pressure cap.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now
push down as you turn it. Remove the
pressure cap.3. Fill the radiator with the proper coolant
mixture, up to the base of the ller neck.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 294for more
information about the proper coolant mixture.
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3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb on
the headlamp by pressing down and moving
the metal retainer away from you.
Turn the turn signal/parking lamp bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove.
4. Pull the bulb out of the xture.
5. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp
bulb, do the following:
1. Locate the bulb which is on the inside of the
liftgate/liftglass near the top.
2. Remove the two clips on both sides of the
cover and remove it.
3. Remove the two screws from the CHMSL
housing. Then remove the housing to
expose the bulb.
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4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull it out of the lamp housing.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Reverse the previous steps to install a
new bulb.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
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