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Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle such as hitting a curb, falling into a deep hole, or landing hard. In addition, your vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity. Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. Your vehicle may or may not have seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-50. 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. Your 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. 1-56

Section	Page
2008 Pontiac Vibe BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Seat Height Adjuster	7
Reclining Seatbacks	7
Head Restraints	9
Passenger Folding Seatback	10
Rear Seats	12
Rear Seat Operation	12
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Lap-Shoulder Belt	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Safety Belt Extender	30
Child Restraints	31
Older Children	31
Infants and Young Children	34
Child Restraint Systems	37
Where to Put the Restraint	40
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	41
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	50
Airbag System	54
Where Are the Airbags?	56
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	62
Passenger Sensing System	63
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	68
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	69
Restraint System Check	70
Checking the Restraint Systems	70
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	71
Features and Controls	73
Keys	74
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	75
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	76
Doors and Locks	79
Door Locks	79
Power Door Locks	80
Rear Door Security Locks	81
Liftgate/Liftglass	82
Windows	84
Manual Windows	84
Power Windows	85
Sun Visors	86
Theft-Deterrent Systems	86
Immobilizer	86
Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)	87
Content Theft-Deterrent	88
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	90
New Vehicle Break-In	90
Ignition Positions	91
Starting the Engine	92
Engine Coolant Heater	94
Automatic Transmission Operation	95
Overdrive Off	97
Manual Transmission Operation	98
Parking Brake	99
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	100
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	102
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	103
Parking Over Things That Burn	103
Engine Exhaust	104
Running the Engine While Parked	104
Mirrors	105
Manual Rearview Mirror	105
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	105
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	106
Outside Remote Control Mirrors	106
Outside Convex Mirror	107
OnStar® System	107
Storage Areas	111
Glove Box	111
Cupholder(s)	111
Coinholder(s)	111
Instrument Panel Storage	111
Center Console Storage	111
Floor Mats	111
Luggage Carrier	112
Rear Storage Area	113
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System	114
Cargo Cover	114
Cargo Tie Downs	114
Sunroof	115
Instrument Panel	117
Instrument Panel Overview	120
Hazard Warning Flashers	122
Other Warning Devices	122
Horn	122
Tilt Wheel	123
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	123
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	124
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	124
Flash-to-Pass	124
Windshield Wipers	125
Windshield Washer	126
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	126
Cruise Control	127
Exterior Lamps	130
Headlamps on Reminder	131
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	131
Automatic Headlamp System	132
Fog Lamps	132
Instrument Panel Brightness	132
Interior Lamps Control	133
Entry Lighting	133
Reading Lamps	133
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	134
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current	134
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	135
Climate Controls	136
Climate Control System	136
Outlet Adjustment	138
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	139
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	141
Instrument Panel Cluster	142
Speedometer and Odometer	143
Trip Odometers	143
Tachometer	144
Safety Belt Reminders	144
Airbag Readiness Light	145
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	146
Charging System Light	148
Brake System Warning Light	148
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	149
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light	150
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	150
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	151
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	151
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	152
Oil Pressure Light	154
Lights On Reminder	155
Taillamp Indicator Light	155
Cruise Control Light	155
Overdrive Off Light	155
Highbeam On Light	156
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	156
Door Ajar Light	156
Fuel Gage	157
Low Fuel Warning Light	158
Audio System(s)	158
Setting the Time	159
Radio(s)	160
Using an MP3	174
XM Radio Messages	179
Radio Reception	179
Fixed Mast Antenna	180
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	180
Driving Your Vehicle	181
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	182
Defensive Driving	182
Drunk Driving	182
Control of a Vehicle	183
Braking	183
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	184
Braking in Emergencies	185
Traction Control System (TCS)	186
StabiliTrak® System	187
Panic Brake Assist	187
Steering	188
Off-Road Recovery	190
Passing	190
Loss of Control	190
Driving at Night	192
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	192
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	193
Highway Hypnosis	193
Hill and Mountain Roads	194
Winter Driving	195
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	198
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	199
Loading Your Vehicle	199
Towing	205
Towing Your Vehicle	205
Recreational Vehicle Towing	205
Towing a Trailer	207
Service and Appearance Care	215
Service	217
Accessories and Modifications	217
California Proposition 65 Warning	217
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	218
Doing Your Own Service Work	218
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	219
Fuel	219
Gasoline Octane	219
Gasoline Specifications	219
California Fuel	219
Additives	220
Fuels in Foreign Countries	220
Filling the Tank	221
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	223
Checking Things Under the Hood	224
Hood Release	224
Engine Compartment Overview	226
Engine Oil	227
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	231
Automatic Transmission Fluid	233
Manual Transmission Fluid	235
Hydraulic Clutch	236
Engine Coolant	237
Radiator Pressure Cap	240
Engine Overheating	240
Cooling System	242
Power Steering Fluid	247
Windshield Washer Fluid	248
Brakes	249
Battery	252
Jump Starting	252
Headlamp Aiming	256
Bulb Replacement	257
Halogen Bulbs	257
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	257
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	259
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	260
Back-Up Lamps	261
Replacement Bulbs	262
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	262
Tires	263
Tire Sidewall Labeling	264
Tire Terminology and Definitions	266
Inflation - Tire Pressure	269
Tire Pressure Monitor System	271
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	272
Tire Inspection and Rotation	275
When It Is Time for New Tires	277
Buying New Tires	277
Different Size Tires and Wheels	279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	279
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	281
Wheel Replacement	281
Tire Chains	282
If a Tire Goes Flat	283
Changing a Flat Tire	284
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	285
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	287
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	293
Compact Spare Tire	295
Appearance Care	296
Interior Cleaning	296
Fabric/Carpet	297
Leather	298
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	298
Care of Safety Belts	299
Weatherstrips	299
Washing Your Vehicle	299
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	300
Finish Care	300
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	301
Aluminum Wheels	301
Tires	302
Sheet Metal Damage	302
Finish Damage	302
Underbody Maintenance	302
Chemical Paint Spotting	302
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	303
Vehicle Identification	304
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	304
Service Parts Identification Label	304
Electrical System	304
Add-On Electrical Equipment	304
Headlamp Wiring	305
Windshield Wiper Fuses	305
Power Windows and Other Power Options	305
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	305
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	306
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	307
Capacities and Specifications	309
Maintenance Replacement Parts	310
Engine Drive Belt Routing	311
Maintenance Schedule	313
Maintenance Schedule	314
Introduction	314
Maintenance Requirements	314
Your Vehicle and the Environment	314
How This Section is Organized	315
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	316
Using the Maintenance Schedule	316
Scheduled Maintenance	316
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	324
At Each Fuel Fill	324
At Least Once a Month	325
At Least Twice a Year	325
At Least Once a Year	326
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	329
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	329
Exhaust System Inspection	329
Fuel System Inspection	330
Engine Cooling System Inspection	330
Throttle System Inspection	330
Brake System Inspection	330
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	331
Part E: Maintenance Record	333
Customer Assistance Information	337
Customer Assistance and Information	338
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	338
Online Owner Center	340
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	341
Customer Assistance Offices	341
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	342
Roadside Assistance Program	342
Scheduling Service Appointments	345
Courtesy Transportation	345
Collision Damage Repair	347
Reporting Safety Defects	350
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	350
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	350
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	350
Service Publications Ordering Information	351
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	352
Event Data Recorders	352
OnStar®	353
Navigation System	353
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	353

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Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger

may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the

underside of your vehicle such as hitting a curb, falling

into a deep hole, or landing hard.

In addition, your vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags.

Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to

crash severity. Your vehicle has electronic frontal

sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish

between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe

frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage

airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment.

For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs.

Your vehicle may or may not have seat-mounted side

impact and roof-rail airbags. See

Airbag System on

page 1-50

. 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. Your 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.

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