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Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have ABS. If you do not have ABS, use a "squeeze" braking technique. This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels. If you hear or feel the wheels sliding, ease off the brake pedal. This will help you retain steering control. If you do have ABS, it is different. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking. If you have ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time. However, if you do not have ABS, your ﬁrst reaction - to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down - may be the wrong thing to do. Your wheels can stop rolling. Once they do, the vehicle cannot respond to your steering. Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling. That could be off the road, into the very thing you were trying to avoid, or into traffic. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. 4-9

Section	Page
2006 Pontiac Vibe BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	9
Reclining Seatbacks	9
Head Restraints	11
Passenger Folding Seatback	12
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation	13
Safety Belts	15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	28
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	28
Safety Belt Pretensioners	31
Safety Belt Extender	31
Child Restraints	32
Older Children	32
Infants and Young Children	34
Child Restraint Systems	37
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	51
Airbag System	55
Where Are the Airbags?	58
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	61
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	64
Passenger Sensing System	65
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	70
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	70
Restraint System Check	72
Checking the Restraint Systems	72
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	73
Features and Controls	75
Keys	76
Remote Keyless Entry System	77
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	78
Doors and Locks	80
Door Locks	80
Power Door Locks	81
Rear Door Security Locks	82
Liftgate/Liftglass	83
Windows	84
Manual Windows	85
Power Windows	85
Sun Visors	86
Theft-Deterrent Systems	86
Content Theft-Deterrent	86
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	88
New Vehicle Break-In	88
Ignition Positions	89
Starting the Engine	90
Engine Coolant Heater	91
Automatic Transaxle Operation	92
Overdrive Off	95
Manual Transaxle Operation	95
Parking Brake	98
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	99
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	100
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	101
Parking Over Things That Burn	102
Engine Exhaust	102
Running the Engine While Parked	103
Mirrors	104
Manual Rearview Mirror	104
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	104
Outside Remote Control Mirrors	105
Outside Convex Mirror	105
OnStar® System	106
Storage Areas	108
Glove Box	108
Cupholder(s)	108
Coinholder(s)	108
Instrument Panel Storage Area	108
Center Console Storage Area	108
Floor Mats	108
Rear Storage Area	109
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System	110
Cargo Cover	110
Cargo Tie Downs	111
Sunroof	111
Instrument Panel	113
Instrument Panel Overview	116
Hazard Warning Flashers	118
Other Warning Devices	118
Horn	118
Tilt Wheel	118
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	119
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	119
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	120
Flash-to-Pass	120
Windshield Wipers	120
Windshield Washer	121
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	122
Cruise Control	122
Exterior Lamps	125
Headlamps on Reminder	126
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	126
Automatic Headlamp System	126
Fog Lamps	127
Instrument Panel Brightness	127
Interior Lamps Control	127
Entry Lighting	128
Reading Lamps	128
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	128
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current	129
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	130
Climate Controls	130
Climate Control System	130
Outlet Adjustment	133
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	134
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	136
Instrument Panel Cluster	137
Speedometer and Odometer	138
Trip Odometers	138
Tachometer	139
Safety Belt Reminder Light	139
Airbag Readiness Light	140
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	141
Charging System Light	143
Brake System Warning Light	144
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	145
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light	145
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	146
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	147
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	147
Oil Pressure Light	150
Lights On Reminder	151
Taillamp Indicator Light	151
Cruise Control Light	151
Overdrive Off Light	152
Highbeam On Light	152
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	152
Door Ajar Light	152
Fuel Gage	153
Low Fuel Warning Light	153
Audio System(s)	154
Setting the Time	155
Radio with CD (Base Level)	155
Radio with CD (MP3)	166
Radio with Six-Disc CD	178
Radio Reception	189
Care of Your CDs	190
Care of the CD Player	190
Fixed Mast Antenna	190
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	190
Driving Your Vehicle	191
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	192
Defensive Driving	192
Drunken Driving	193
Control of a Vehicle	196
Braking	196
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	197
Braking in Emergencies	199
Traction Control System (TCS)	199
StabiliTrak® System	200
Panic Brake Assist	201
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	202
Steering	202
Off-Road Recovery	204
Passing	204
Loss of Control	205
Driving at Night	207
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	208
City Driving	210
Freeway Driving	211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	212
Highway Hypnosis	213
Hill and Mountain Roads	214
Winter Driving	216
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	220
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	221
Loading Your Vehicle	221
Towing	227
Towing Your Vehicle	227
Recreational Vehicle Towing	227
Towing a Trailer	230
Service and Appearance Care	237
Service	239
Accessories and Modifications	239
California Proposition 65 Warning	239
Doing Your Own Service Work	240
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	241
Fuel	241
Gasoline Octane	241
Gasoline Specifications	242
California Fuel	242
Additives	242
Fuels in Foreign Countries	243
Filling the Tank	244
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	246
Checking Things Under the Hood	246
Hood Release	247
Engine Compartment Overview	248
Engine Oil	252
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	256
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	257
Manual Transaxle Fluid	260
Hydraulic Clutch	261
Engine Coolant	262
Radiator Pressure Cap	264
Engine Overheating	264
Cooling System	266
Power Steering Fluid	271
Windshield Washer Fluid	272
Brakes	273
Battery	276
Jump Starting	277
All-Wheel Drive	281
Bulb Replacement	282
Halogen Bulbs	282
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	282
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	284
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	285
Back-Up Lamps	286
Replacement Bulbs	287
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	287
Tires	288
Tire Sidewall Labeling	289
Tire Terminology and Definitions	291
Inflation - Tire Pressure	294
Tire Pressure Monitor System	296
Tire Inspection and Rotation	298
When It Is Time for New Tires	300
Buying New Tires	300
Different Size Tires and Wheels	301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	302
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	303
Wheel Replacement	303
Tire Chains	304
If a Tire Goes Flat	305
Changing a Flat Tire	306
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	307
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	309
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	314
Compact Spare Tire	317
Appearance Care	317
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	317
Fabric/Carpet	318
Leather	319
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	320
Care of Safety Belts	320
Weatherstrips	320
Washing Your Vehicle	321
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	321
Finish Care	321
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	322
Aluminum Wheels	322
Tires	323
Sheet Metal Damage	323
Finish Damage	323
Underbody Maintenance	323
Chemical Paint Spotting	323
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	324
Vehicle Identification	325
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	325
Service Parts Identification Label	325
Electrical System	326
Add-On Electrical Equipment	326
Headlamp Wiring	326
Windshield Wiper Fuses	326
Power Windows and Other Power Options	327
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	327
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	328
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	330
Capacities and Specifications	332
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	334
Maintenance Schedule	335
Maintenance Schedule	336
Introduction	336
Maintenance Requirements	336
Your Vehicle and the Environment	336
How This Section is Organized	337
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	338
Using the Maintenance Schedule	338
Scheduled Maintenance	339
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	347
At Each Fuel Fill	347
At Least Once a Month	347
At Least Twice a Year	348
At Least Once a Year	348
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	351
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	351
Exhaust System Inspection	351
Fuel System Inspection	352
Engine Cooling System Inspection	352
Throttle System Inspection	352
Brake System Inspection	352
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	353
Part E: Maintenance Record	355
Customer Assistance and Information	359
Customer Assistance and Information	360
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	360
Online Owner Center	361
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	362
Customer Assistance Offices	362
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	363
Roadside Assistance Program	364
Courtesy Transportation	365
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	367
Collision Damage Repair	368
Reporting Safety Defects	371
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	371
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	372
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	372
Service Publications Ordering Information	372

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Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to

get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease

stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle

in front of you, you will not have time to apply your

brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always

leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though

you have ABS.

Using ABS

Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal

down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel

a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise,

but this is normal.

Braking in Emergencies

At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation

that requires hard braking.

If you have ABS, you can steer and brake at the same

time. However, if you do not have ABS, your first

reaction — to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it

down — may be the wrong thing to do. Your wheels can

stop rolling. Once they do, the vehicle cannot respond

to your steering. Momentum will carry it in whatever

direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling.

That could be off the road, into the very thing you

were trying to avoid, or into traffic.

If you do not have ABS, use a “squeeze” braking

technique. This will give you maximum braking while

maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing

on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure.

In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the

brakes hard without locking the wheels. If you hear or feel

the wheels sliding, ease off the brake pedal. This will help

you retain steering control. If you do have ABS, it is

different. See

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on

page 4-7

In many emergencies, steering can help you more than

even the very best braking.

Traction Control System (TCS)

Your vehicle may have a traction control system that

limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery

road conditions. The system operates only if it senses

that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or

beginning to lose traction. When this happens,

the system works the front brakes and reduces engine

power to limit wheel spin.

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