alarm PONTIAC VIBE 2003 Owners Manual

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Content Theft-Deterrent System
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle's theft-deterrent system is designed to
activate an alarm if any of the side doors or the liftgate
is forcibly unlocked or if the battery terminal is
disconnected and then reconnected while the system
is set.
The alarm will sound the horn intermittently and flash
the headlamps, turn signal lamps and interior lights. If
the driver's or front passenger's side doors are unlocked
forcibly, the other side doors and the liftgate will be
locked automatically.
Setting the System
To set the system, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and
remove it.
2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the side doors and liftgate with the
key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
The indicator light located
on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel
will come on when all the
side doors and liftgate are
closed and locked.
The system will be automatically set after 30
seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light
will start flashing.
4. After the indicator light starts flashing, you may
leave the vehicle.
Do not leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the
system, because unlocking the vehicle from the
inside will activate the system.

2-16 Testing the System
To test the system, do the following:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described in the previous
procedure. The side doors and liftgate should be
locked with the key or remote keyless entry
transmitter. Be sure to wait until the indicator light
starts flashing.
3. Unlock the driver's door from the inside. The system
should activate the alarm.
4. Stop the alarm as described in the cancelling
procedure.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors. Also check
that the system is activated when the battery terminal
is disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it
checked by your dealer.
Activating the System
The system will activate the alarm under the following
conditions:

If the driver's or front passenger's door is unlocked
or if any of the other side doors or the liftgate is
forcibly opened without the key or remote keyless
entry transmitter.

If the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected.

If the ignition is hot
-wired.

If the side window glass is broken or damaged.
The indicator light will come on when the system is
activated.
If the driver's or front passenger's side doors are
unlocked without using the key or remote keyless entry
transmitter, the other side doors and the liftgate will be
automatically locked again.
After one minute the alarm will automatically stop and
the indicator light will start flashing again.

2-17 Reactivating the Alarm
Once the system is set, it will automatically reset the
alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate
again under the same conditions as described earlier.
Cancelling the System
The alarm can be deactivated by doing one of the
following:

Turn the ignition key from LOCK to ON.

Unlock any of the side doors with the key or with the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
If the back door is opened with the key, the system
will still be activated.
New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate
ªbreak
-in.º But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:

Don't drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don't make full
-throttle starts.

Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren't yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking
-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.

Don't tow a trailer during break
-in. See
ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index for more
information.

2-62 Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of
revolutions per minute (rpm).
NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the red area, or engine damage may occur.
Temperature Display
The outside air temperature is displayed on the center of
the instrument panel, within the speedometer. The display
will show the outside air temperature in Fahrenheit with a
range from
-22
F to 122
F (-30
C to 50
C).
Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they're working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.