PONTIAC VIBE 2007 Owners Manual

Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current
With this power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment with a maximum limit of
115 VAC. If you try to use equipment that requires
more than the limit, a protection circuit will cut
the power supply. The power will automatically
restart when equipment that operates within
the limit is plugged in.
The power outlet is located near the center of the
instrument panel. Before using the outlet, turn
on the ignition and press the button next to
the outlet. An indicator light in the button will come
on. After using the outlet, press the button again
to turn it off.The power outlet is not designed for the following
electrical equipment and they may not work
properly:Equipment with high initial peak
wattage: cathode-ray tube type televisions,
compressor-driven refrigerators, electric
power tools.
Other equipment requiring an extremely stable
power supply: microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never
put ammable items in the ashtray.
To use the lighter, if your vehicle has one, push
the lighter in all the way and let go. When it
is ready, it will pop back out by itself. If the engine
is not running, the key must be in ACC to use
the lighter.
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It is not recommended to use the cigarette lighter
to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. Use
the accessory power outlet for phones and other
electrical equipment. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 150orPower Outlet 115 Volt
Alternating Current on page 151.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating does not let the lighter back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating can occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating.
Your vehicle may have a removable ashtray that
sits in your front cupholder in the center console
storage area.Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
Operation
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(Fan):Turn the center knob away from OFF to
turn the system on. Turn the knob toward HI to
increase fan speed.
If the airow seems low when the fan is at the
highest setting, the passenger compartment
air lter may need to be replaced. For more
information, seePassenger Compartment Air Filter
on page 156andScheduled Maintenance on
page 377.
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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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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window
glass. This can be minimized if the climate control
system is used properly. There are two modes to
clear fog or frost from the windshield. Use the defog
mode to clear the inside of the windshield of fog or
moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost
mode to remove fog or frost from the outside of the
windshield more quickly.
-(Defog):Air is directed between the
windshield, side windows, instrument panel outlets
and the oor outlets. The air-conditioning
compressor will run automatically in this setting
without pressing A/C, unless the outside
temperature is at or below 32°F (0°C).
1(Defrost):Air is directed to the windshield,
instrument panel outlets and the side windows.
The air-conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting without pressing A/C,
unless the outside temperature is at or below
32°F (0°C).
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows
are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
clear fog from the rear window.
The rear window
defogger button is
located on the center of
the instrument panel,
above the audio system.
The defogger does
not operate with the rear
liftglass opened.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is in the ON position.
=(Rear Defogger):Press the defogger button
to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An
indicator light in the button comes on to let
you know that the rear window defogger is
activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from
the rear window as possible.
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The rear window defogger will turn off
automatically approximately 15 minutes after the
button is pressed. The defogger can also be turned
off by pressing the button again or by turning off
the engine.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear window. Do not
adhere anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions may damage
the rear defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and
outboard sides of the instrument panel, to change
the direction of the air owing through the vents.
Operation Tips
Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
may block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of your
vehicle more effectively.
If the airow seems low when the fan is at the
highest setting, the passenger compartment air
lter may need to be replaced. For more
information, see “Passenger Compartment Air
Filter” following andScheduled Maintenance on
page 377.
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment air lter. The lter removes certain
contaminants from the air, including pollen
and dust particles. Reductions in airow, which
may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate
that the lter needs to be replaced early. An
air lter is available through your dealer. For how
often to change the air lter, seeScheduled
Maintenance on page 377.The access panel for the air lter is behind the
glove box. To replace the lter, follow these steps:
1. Lower the glove box door and remove the
screw on the right side of the glovebox with
a tool. Slide the arm of the glovebox off.
2. Push each side of the glovebox in and pull
toward you.
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3. Lift the snaps on the lter cover to remove the
cover.4. Remove the air lter.
5. Reverse the steps to install the new air lter.
It will not cause damage to your vehicle if you
choose not to replace the air lter after removing
it. However, the air coming into your vehicle
will not be ltered.
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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 briey 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.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Often gages and warning lights work together to
let you know when there’s a problem with
your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on when you are driving, or when one of
the gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about it.
Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So
please get to know your warning lights and gages.
They are a big help.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know
how fast you are going, how much fuel is left in the fuel tank and many other things you need to drive
safely and economically.
United States Cluster shown, Canada similar
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Speedometer and Odometer
The speedometer lets you see your vehicle’s
speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers
per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far
your vehicle has been driven.
If your vehicle needs a new odometer installed,
the new one must be set to the mileage total of the
old odometer. If it cannot, then it is set at zero
and a label must be put on the driver’s door
to show the old mileage reading when the new
odometer was installed. See your dealer for more
information.
Trip Odometers
The trip odometers can tell you how far your
vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip
odometer to zero.
The button located on
the right side of the
instrument panel cluster
allows you to switch
between the odometer
and the two trip
odometers.
Press the button once to switch to TRIP A and
again to switch to TRIP B. To return the display to
the odometer reading, press the trip odometer
button again.
To set the trip odometers to zero, press and hold
the button.
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