PONTIAC VIBE 2009 Manual PDF

On vehicles with this feature, the
power windows only work when the
ignition is turned to ON/RUN or
in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 8-4.
Switches on the driver door control
the driver and passenger windows.
Each passenger door has a
switch to control that window.
Press or pull the front of a switch to
lower or raise a window.AUTO (Express-Down):Press all
the way down and release to lower
the driver window automatically.
Pull up at any time to stop the
window from lowering.
o(Lock-Out):Press the lock-out
button, located on the driver
door, to disable the passenger
power windows and again to
enable them.
Only the driver window can be
operated when the lock-out feature
is used.
Sun Visors
Pull the visor toward you or move it
to the side to help reduce glare.
To use the mirror, slide the attached
cover.
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Adjust the mirror to see clearly
behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror
in the center to move it up, down,
and side to side. The day/night lever
lets you adjust the mirror to avoid
glare from headlamps behind
your vehicle. Move the lever to the
right for nighttime use and back
to the center for daytime use.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three
control buttons located at the bottom
of the mirror. SeeOnStar
®System
on page 4-25for more information.
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Outside Power Mirror(s)
The controls are located to
the left of the steering wheel
on the instrument panel.The vehicle must be in ON/RUN
or ACC/ACCESSORY to adjust
the mirrors.
1. Adjust either mirror by pushing
the selector switch to the L (left)
or R (right).
2. Use the arrows on the control
pad to adjust the direction of
the mirror.
3. Move the selector switch back to
the center. This locks the mirrors
in place.
Manually fold the mirrors inward
to prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash.
To fold, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return to its original position.
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof,
the controls are on the overhead
console. The ignition must be
in ON/RUN or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) for the sunroof
to work.
TILT:Slide the sunshade back.
Press to tilt the sunroof. Press again
to stop movement at any time.
DOWN:Press to lower the sunroof.
SLIDE:Press to open the sunroof.
It express opens and stops
before the fully open position.
Press again to fully open. Press
the switch at any time to stop the
sunroof from moving. If the sunshade
is closed it opens with the sunroof.
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CLOSE:Press to express close
the sunroof. Press again to
stop movement at any time.
The sunshade must be closed
by hand.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If there is an obstruction when the
sunroof is closing, it stops and
partly opens again. Remove the
obstruction and press the button
again to close the sunroof.
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Storage
Storage
Glove Box..........................3-1
Cupholders.........................3-1
Overhead Console..............3-2
Center Console Storage.....3-2
Luggage Carrier..................3-2
Driver Storage
Compartment....................3-3
Floor Mats..........................3-3
Hooks.................................3-3
Cargo Cover.......................3-4
Cargo Tie Downs...............3-6
Cargo Management
System.............................3-6
Storage
Glove Box
Lift up on the glovebox lever to
open it.
Cupholders
There are cupholders located in
the console area between the
front seats.
The cupholder size can be adjusted
by changing the location of the
provided insert.There are also cupholders that fold
out from the back of the center
console.
There are also molded bottle
holders located in the front and
rear doors.
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Overhead Console
If your vehicle has an overhead
console, push on the cover to
open it.
Center Console Storage
To access the center console
storage area, pull up on the lock
release lever to raise the upper
cover and access the tray storage.
Pull up on the lower release
lever to raise the tray and access
more storage.
Luggage Carrier
{CAUTION
If something is carried on top of
the vehicle that is longer or wider
than the luggage carrier — like
paneling, plywood, or a
mattress — the wind can catch it
while the vehicle is being driven.
This can cause a driver to lose
control. The item being carried
could be violently torn off, and
this could cause a collision, and
damage the vehicle. Items may
be carried inside. Never carry
something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier on top of the
vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity when loading your vehicle.
For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeLoading
the Vehicle on page 8-32.Notice:Loading cargo on the
luggage carrier that weighs more
than 132 lbs (60 kg) or hangs
over the rear or sides of the
vehicle may damage your vehicle.
Load cargo so that it rests
evenly between the crossrails,
making sure to fasten it securely.
To prevent damage or loss of
cargo as you are driving, check
to make sure the luggage carrier
and cargo are still securely fastened.
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Loading cargo on the roof rack will
make the center of the vehicle gravity
higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden
starts, sharp turns, sudden braking
or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it
may result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover due to failure to
operate the vehicle correctly.
If driving for a long distance, on
rough roads, or at high speeds, stop
the vehicle now and then during
the trip to make sure the cargo
remains in its place.
Driver Storage
Compartment
The driver storage compartment is
located near the left side of the
steering column on the bottom of
the instrument panel. Pull up on the
lever to open the cover.
Floor Mats
The driver side oor mat is held in
place by two locator hooks.
The oor mat must be properly
placed on the oor so that it does
not block the movement of the
accelerator pedal.
How to Remove and Replace
the Floor Mat
To remove the oor mat, pull up on
the rear of the mat to disconnect
it from the locator hooks.To reinstall the oor mat, line up
the openings in the oor mat
over the locator hooks and push
down into place.
Hooks
There are hooks for hanging items
in the cabin, luggage compartment,
and in the cargo management
system, if the vehicle has one.
On the front passenger side,
press the hook to open and
use it. There is a weight limit of
44 lb (20 kg).
The luggage compartment hooks
should only be used to hang
items under 7 lb (3 kg).
For vehicles with a cargo
management system, open the
deck lid to hang items under
5 lb (2.3 kg).
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Cargo Cover
For vehicles equipped with a cargo
cover.
Using the cargo cover:
1. Remove the cargo cover from its
storage location.
2. Unfold the cargo cover.
3. Attach the hooks to the indented
slots on the sides of the rear
cargo area.4. Attach the center hook to the
center head restraint.
{CAUTION
An improperly stored cargo cover
could be thrown about the vehicle
during a collision or sudden
maneuver. Someone could be
injured. If the cover is removed,
always store it in the proper
storage location. When it is
replaced, always be sure that
it is securely reattached.Folding the Cargo Cover:
1. Hold the cargo cover with
both hands.
2. Bend one side of the cover
toward the body.
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3. Twist the other side in the
opposite direction.4. Make a small circle, and then
fold the cover inward.5. Make sure the cover’s three
circles are side by side.
6. Return the cover to its
storage bag.
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Cargo Tie Downs
The cargo tie down straps and
hooks are intended to be used to
secure a at tire or other items.
The tie down hooks are located in
the rear cargo area. The straps
are under the rear oor panel.
To use, hook the end of the straps
to the hooks in a criss-cross
pattern. Pull on the straps at the
buckle to tighten as needed.
Cargo Management
System
A cargo management system,
for vehicles that have it, can be
used for organizing and separating
items in the rear of the vehicle.To use:
1. Open the cover.
2. Unfold the side panels out and
lock them into place to hold up
the cover.
3. Hook the nets into the cover
slots on the lid to use as
dividers.There are also hooks on the inside
cover to hold items.
Additional storage is available on
both sides of the cargo management
system. Turn the knobs to the
UNLOCK position, and remove
the deck boards to access the
storage area.
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