lights PONTIAC VIBE 2004 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-8
Child Restraints
.......................................1-27
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
.........1-47
Restraint System Check
............................1-56
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-7
Windows
.................................................2-11
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-13
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-16
Mirrors
....................................................2-35
Storage Areas
.........................................2-37
Sunroof
..................................................2-42
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-2
Climate Controls
......................................3-19
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.........3-25
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-41Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-30
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-51
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-60
Tires
......................................................5-61
Appearance Care
.....................................5-89
Vehicle Identi®cation
.................................5-97
Electrical System
......................................5-97
Capacities and Speci®cations
...................5-101
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
....5-103
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance Information
.................. 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-10
Index.................................................................1
2004 Pontiac Vibe Owner ManualM

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will ®nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice will tell you about something that can damage
your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the
notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the
damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION
and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different
words.
You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
Your vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle,
are shown along with the text describing the operation
or information relating to a speci®c component, control,
message, gage or indicator.
If you need help ®guring out a speci®c name of a
component, gage or indicator, reference the following
topics:
·Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
·Features and Controls in Section 2
·Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
·Climate Controls in Section 3
·Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3
·Audio System(s) in Section 3
·Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
iv

Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock
your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet
(9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
LOCK:Press this button to
lock all of the doors.
The turn signal lights will ¯ash once to con®rm that the
doors have locked. The remote keyless entry system
will not operate while the doors are open, the key is in
the ignition or if the liftglass or hatch are not completely
closed and latched.UNLOCK:Press this button once to unlock the driver's
door. The turn signal lights will ¯ash twice and the
interior lamps will come on to con®rm that the door has
unlocked. If the UNLOCK button is pressed again
within three seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will stay on for 15 seconds or until the
ignition is turned on. If the UNLOCK button is pressed
and no door is opened, the doors will lock automatically
after 30 seconds.
HATCH:Press this button for a few seconds to open
the rear liftglass. If the ignition key is in the ON position,
the liftglass cannot be opened by the HATCH button
on the transmitter.
2-5

Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.
The visors can also be extended for more coverage.
Swing the visor down and to the side and then slide the
visor out to extend it. Do not extend the visor when it
is in the forward position, only when it is at the side
of the vehicle.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Swing down the driver's sun visor and lift the cover to
expose the vanity mirror. The passenger side of
the vehicle also has a vanity mirror. Swing down the
visor to expose the mirror.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Content Theft-Deterrent
If your vehicle has this feature, the 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 ¯ash
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.
2-13

(A) LOCK:This is the only position from which you can
remove the key. This locks your steering wheel,
ignition and automatic transaxle. Push in the ignition
switch as you turn the key toward you.
If you have an automatic transaxle, the ignition switch
can't be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in
PARK (P).
{CAUTION:
On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key
to LOCK and removing it will lock the steering
column and result in a loss of ability to steer
the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you
need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is
moving, turn the key only to ACC. Don't push
the key in while the vehicle is moving.
(B) ACC (ACCESSORY):This position operates some
of your electrical accessories (such as the radio, but
not the ventilation fan). It unlocks the steering wheel and
ignition. To move the key from ACC to LOCK, push in
the key and then turn it to LOCK.(C) ON:This is the position the switch returns to after
you start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in the ON position when the engine is running.
But even when the ignition is not running, you can use
ON to operate your electrical accessories (including
the ventilation fan and 115 volt power outlet) and
to display some warning and indicator lights.
(D) START:This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch
will return to ON for normal driving.
When the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you
to operate some of your electrical accessories.
A warning tone will sound if you open the driver's door
when the ignition is still in ACC or LOCK and the
key is in the ignition.
2-17

Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
The inside rearview mirror is attached to your vehicle's
front windshield glass. If you do not have a sunroof,
your vehicle's inside rearview mirror may be equipped
with reading lamps. If your vehicle is equipped with
this mirror, there are two buttons located on the bottom
of the mirror. Press the buttons to turn the lamps on
and press them again to turn the lamps off.
To prevent the battery from draining, the lamps will
automatically turn off when the key is in the ACC
or LOCK positions or if the key is removed for 20
minutes or more. The lights will come on when any of
the doors are opened or if the key is turned to the
ON position.The mirror moves so that you can adjust it up and down
or side to side. You can adjust the mirror for day or
night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce
glare. Push the tab for daytime driving.
2-35

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-4
Horn.............................................................3-5
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-5
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-12
Interior Lamps..............................................3-14
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-17
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current........3-18
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-19
Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-22
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-23
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-25
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-26
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-28
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-28
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-30
Charging System Light..................................3-31Brake System Warning Light..........................3-31
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-32
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-33
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-34
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-38
Cruise Control Light......................................3-39
Overdrive Off Light........................................3-39
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.....................3-39
Door Ajar Light.............................................3-39
Fuel Gage...................................................3-40
Audio System(s).............................................3-41
Setting the Time...........................................3-41
Radio with CD..............................................3-42
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-52
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-63
Understanding Radio Reception......................3-63
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-64
Care of Your CD Player................................3-64
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-64
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(United States Only)..................................3-64
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

Exterior Lamps
The lever on the left side of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.
O(Exterior Lamps):Turn the outside part of the
lever with the symbol on it, to operate the lamps.The exterior lamp switch has three positions:
OFF:Turning the switch to this position turns off all
lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
O(Parking Lamps):Turning the switch to this position
turns on the parking lamps together with the following:
·Sidemarker Lamps
·Taillamps
·License Plate Lamp
·Instrument Panel Lights
3(Headlamps):Turning the switch to this position
turns on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.
Turn the switch to OFF to turn off the lamps.
-(Fog Lamps):You can also use the control lever
to turn on the fog lamps. They will come on only
when the headlamps are on low beam.
3-12

Automatic Headlamp System
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor
on the top left corner of the instrument panel, so be
sure it is not covered or the headlamps will be on
continuously.
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic
headlamp system will turn on your low-beam headlamps
at the normal brightness along with other lamps such
as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and
instrument panel lights. The parking brake must be
released for the automatic headlamp system to work.
This is indicated by the headlamp symbol on your
instrument panel cluster.
If you are driving through a parking garage, overcast
weather, or a tunnel, the automatic headlamp system
may turn on your low-beam headlamps at a normal
brightness along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking
lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights
will be dimmer, and the instrument panel cluster lights
may dim. There will be a delay of several seconds before
the lights will turn on when starting the car at night.
Headlamps On Reminder
If you turn the ignition to LOCK or ACC and leave
the lamps on, you'll hear a tone when you open the
driver's door.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles
®rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at
a reduced brightness when the following conditions
are met:
·The ignition is on with the engine running,
·the exterior lamps switch is off and
·the parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on
at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker
and other lamps won't be on. Your instrument panel
won't be lit up either.
When you turn the exterior lamp switch to the headlamp
position, your DRL will go off and your headlamps will
come on. The other lamps that come on with your
headlamps will also come on.
3-13

The brightness of the instrument panel lights will
decrease when the headlamps are on. It is recommended
that the brightness level is kept at the maximum setting
for all daytime driving to insure proper visibility.
The interior light has the following positions:
OFF:This position turns the light off.
ON:This position keeps the light on all the time.
6(Door):This position turns the light on when any
of the side doors, the liftgate or the liftglass is opened.
The light goes off when all the side doors, the liftgate
and the liftglass are closed.
Entry Lighting
While the instrument panel brightness control is in the
door position, the light will come on when any side door,
the liftgate or the liftglass is opened. After all the side
doors, liftgate and liftglass are closed, and the key is out
of the ignition, in LOCK or ACC, the light will remain
on for about 15 seconds and then go out except under
the following conditions:
·The ignition is turned to ACC or ON after all the side
doors, the liftgate and the liftglass are closed.
·All the side doors and liftgate are locked when the
liftglass is closed and the light is still on.
When any side door is unlocked with the key or remote
keyless entry system transmitter, the light comes on
for 15 seconds, even if the door is not opened.
To prevent the battery from draining, the lamps
will automatically turn off when the key is in the
ACC or LOCK positions or if the key is removed
for 20 minutes or more.
3-15