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Seats and Restraints The vehicle has seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 2-23. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The vehicle has sensors which detect side impacts. These sensors signal the appropriate side impact airbag to inflate. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck. A roof-rail airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck. It is possible that, in a crash involving the rear side of your vehicle, that only the roof-mounted airbag will deploy. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. For seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact. 2-27 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with seat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door. For vehicles with roof-rail airbags, there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle, near the side windows that have occupant seating positions.

Section	Page
2010 Pontiac Vibe BookTOC	1
Keys, Doors and Windows	7
Keys and Locks	8
Keys	8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	9
Door Locks	11
Power Door Locks	12
Safety Locks	12
Doors	12
Liftgate	12
Vehicle Security	13
Vehicle Security	13
Anti-Theft Alarm System	13
Immobilizer	15
Immobilizer Operation	15
Exterior Mirrors	16
Power Mirrors	16
Folding Mirrors	16
Interior Mirrors	17
Manual Rearview Mirror	17
Windows	17
Windows	17
Power Windows	18
Sun Visors	18
Roof	19
Sunroof	19
Seats and Restraints	21
Head Restraints	22
Head Restraints	22
Active Head Restraints	23
Front Seats	23
Seat Position	23
Seat Adjustment	24
Reclining Seatbacks	24
Folding Seatback	26
Rear Seats	27
Rear Seats	27
Safety Belts	28
Safety Belts	28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	32
Lap-Shoulder Belt	38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	40
Safety Belt Extender	41
Safety System Check	41
Safety Belt Care	42
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	42
Airbag System	43
Airbag System	43
Where Are the Airbags?	44
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	46
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	47
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	48
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	48
Passenger Sensing System	49
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	54
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	55
Airbag System Check	56
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	56
Child Restraints	57
Older Children	57
Infants and Young Children	58
Child Restraint Systems	61
Where to Put the Restraint	63
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	65
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	71
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	71
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	73
Storage	77
Storage Compartments	77
Glove Box	77
Cupholders	77
Front Storage	78
Overhead Console	78
Center Console Storage	78
Additional Storage Features	78
Cargo Cover	78
Load Rails and Hooks	80
Cargo Tie Downs	80
Cargo Management System	80
Roof Rack System	81
Roof Rack	81
Instruments and Controls	83
Instrument Panel Overview	84
Instrument Panel Overview	84
Controls	86
Steering Wheel Adjustment	86
Steering Wheel Controls	86
Horn	87
Windshield Wiper/Washer	87
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	88
Power Outlets (Accessory Power Outlets)	88
Power Outlets (115 Volt Alternating Current)	89
Cigarette Lighter	90
Ashtrays	90
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	90
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	90
Instrument Cluster	91
Speedometer	92
Odometer	92
Trip Odometer	92
Tachometer	92
Fuel Gage	92
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	93
Safety Belt Reminders	93
Airbag Readiness Light	94
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	95
Charging System Light	96
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	96
Brake System Warning Light	99
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	99
Service All-Wheel Drive Light	100
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light	100
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	100
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	101
Tire Pressure Light	101
Engine Oil Pressure Light	101
Low Fuel Warning Light	102
Security Light	102
High-Beam on Light	102
Fog Lamp Light	102
Lamps on Reminder	102
Taillamp Indicator Light	103
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	103
Cruise Control Light	103
Door Ajar Light	103
Vehicle Personalization	103
Vehicle Personalization	103
OnStar System	105
OnStar® System	105
Lighting	109
Exterior Lighting	109
Exterior Lamp Controls	109
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	110
Flash-to-Pass	110
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	110
Automatic Headlamp System	111
Hazard Warning Flashers	111
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	111
Fog Lamps	112
Interior Lighting	112
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	112
Dome Lamps	112
Reading Lamps	113
Lighting Features	113
Entry Lighting	113
Battery Power Protection	113
Infotainment System	115
Introduction	115
Introduction	115
Operation	116
Radio	118
AM-FM Radio	118
Satellite Radio	120
Radio Reception	122
Fixed Mast Antenna	122
Satellite Radio Antenna	123
Audio Players	123
CD Player	123
MP3	125
Auxiliary Devices	128
Climate Controls	129
Climate Control Systems	129
Climate Control Systems	129
Air Vents	132
Air Vents	132
Maintenance	132
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	132
Driving and Operating	135
Driving Information	136
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	136
Defensive Driving	136
Drunk Driving	137
Control of a Vehicle	137
Braking	138
Steering	138
Off-Road Recovery	140
Loss of Control	140
Driving on Wet Roads	141
Highway Hypnosis	142
Hill and Mountain Roads	142
Winter Driving	143
If the Vehicle is Stuck	145
Vehicle Load Limits	146
Starting and Operating	150
New Vehicle Break-In	150
Ignition Positions	150
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	152
Starting the Engine	152
Engine Heater	153
Shifting Into Park	154
Shifting Out of Park	156
Parking	156
Parking Over Things That Burn	157
Engine Exhaust	157
Engine Exhaust	157
Running the Vehicle While Parked	158
Automatic Transmission	158
Automatic Transmission (Four Speed Automatic)	158
Automatic Transmission (Five Speed Automatic)	161
Manual Mode	162
Manual Transmission	163
Manual Transmission	163
Drive Systems	165
All-Wheel Drive	165
Brakes	166
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	166
Parking Brake	167
Ride Control Systems	167
Traction Control System (TCS)	167
StabiliTrak System	169
Cruise Control	170
Cruise Control	170
Fuel	172
Fuel	172
Recommended Fuel	173
Gasoline Specifications	173
California Fuel Requirements	173
Fuels in Foreign Countries	174
Fuel Additives	174
Filling the Tank	175
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	177
Towing	177
General Towing Information	177
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	178
Trailer Towing	182
Towing Equipment	183
Conversions and Add?Ons	184
Add-On Electrical Equipment	184
Vehicle Care	185
General Information	186
General Information	186
California Proposition 65 Warning	186
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	187
Accessories and Modifications	187
Vehicle Checks	188
Doing Your Own Service Work	188
Hood	189
Engine Compartment Overview	190
Engine Oil	193
Automatic Transmission Fluid	196
Manual Transmission Fluid	198
Hydraulic Clutch	199
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	200
Cooling System	203
Engine Coolant	203
Engine Overheating	207
Power Steering Fluid	208
Washer Fluid	208
Brakes	210
Brake Fluid	211
Battery	212
All-Wheel Drive	213
Starter Switch Check	214
Wiper Blade Replacement	214
Headlamp Aiming	216
Headlamp Aiming	216
Bulb Replacement	217
Bulb Replacement	217
Halogen Bulbs	217
Headlamps and Parking Lamps	217
Taillamps	219
License Plate Lamp	220
Replacement Bulbs	221
Electrical System	221
Electrical System Overload	221
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	222
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	222
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	225
Wheels and Tires	227
Tires	227
Tire Sidewall Labeling	228
Tire Designations	230
Tire Terminology and Definitions	230
Tire Pressure	233
Tire Pressure Monitor System	234
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	236
Tire Inspection	238
Tire Rotation	239
When It Is Time for New Tires	240
Buying New Tires	240
Different Size Tires and Wheels	242
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	242
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	244
Wheel Replacement	244
Tire Chains	245
If a Tire Goes Flat	246
Tire Changing	247
Compact Spare Tire	252
Jump Starting	253
Jump Starting	253
Towing	257
Towing the Vehicle	257
Recreational Vehicle Towing	257
Appearance Care	259
Exterior Care	259
Interior Care	264
Floor Mats	267
Service and Maintenance	269
General Information	269
General Information	269
Scheduled Maintenance	271
Scheduled Maintenance	271
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	283
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	283
Maintenance Replacement Parts	285
Maintenance Records	286
Maintenance Records	286
Technical Data	289
Vehicle Identification	289
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	289
Service Parts Identification Label	289
Vehicle Data	290
Capacities and Specifications	290
Engine Drive Belt Routing	292
Customer Information	293
Customer Information	293
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	293
Customer Assistance Offices	295
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	296
Online Owner Center	296
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	297
Roadside Assistance Program	298
Scheduling Service Appointments	300
Courtesy Transportation Program	300
Collision Damage Repair	302
Service Publications Ordering Information	304
Reporting Safety Defects	305
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	305
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	305
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	306
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	306
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	306
Event Data Recorders	306
OnStar®	307
Navigation System	307
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	308
Radio Frequency Statement (US, Can)	308

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The vehicle has seat-mounted

side impact and roof-rail airbags.

See

Airbag System on page 2-23

Seat-mounted side impact and

roof-rail airbags are intended to

inflate in moderate to severe side

crashes. Seat-mounted side impact

and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the

crash severity is above the system’s

designed threshold level. The vehicle

has sensors which detect side

impacts. These sensors signal the

appropriate side impact airbag to

inflate. The threshold level can vary

with specific vehicle design.

Seat-mounted side impact and

roof-rail airbags are not intended to

inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal

impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts.

A seat-mounted side impact airbag

is intended to deploy on the side of

the vehicle that is struck. A roof-rail

airbag is intended to deploy on the

side of the vehicle that is struck. It is

possible that, in a crash involving the

rear side of your vehicle, that only the

roof-mounted airbag will deploy.

In any particular crash, no one

can say whether an airbag should

have inflated simply because of

the damage to a vehicle or because

of what the repair costs were.

For frontal airbags, inflation is

determined by what the vehicle

hits, the angle of the impact, and

how quickly the vehicle slows down.

For seat-mounted side impact and

roof-rail airbags, deployment is

determined by the location and

severity of the side impact.

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate?

In a deployment event, the sensing

system sends an electrical signal

triggering a release of gas from the

inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the

airbag causing the bag to break out

of the cover and deploy. The inflator,

the airbag, and related hardware are

all part of the airbag module.

Frontal airbag modules are located

inside the steering wheel and

instrument panel. For vehicles with

seat-mounted side impact airbags,

there are airbag modules in the side

of the front seatbacks closest to the

door. For vehicles with roof-rail

airbags, there are airbag modules in

the ceiling of the vehicle, near the

side windows that have occupant

seating positions.

Seats and Restraints

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