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Getting to Know Your Vibe
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Cold Engine Shifting
When the engine is cold, the vehicle's
powertrain computer directs automatic
transmission-equipped vehicles to shift
early, which may result in slower accel-
eration. This early shifting eases engine
and transmission loads and reduces
exhaust emissions. Once the engine
warms, the transmission shift points will
occur at higher engine speeds.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Steering Wheel Lock-Up
The ignition switch provides four posi-
tions: LOCK, ACC, ON, START. Should
the key become stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion, or if you are unable to turn the key,
turn the steering wheel to the left and
right while turning the key hard.
Note: Turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could damage
the key or ignition switch.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
EVAP Leak Detection Pump
Your Vibe is equipped with a vacuum
pump for the vehicle's fuel evaporation
system. This pump performs a fuel
evaporation leakage test approximately
five hours after the engine is turned off.
You may hear a sound coming from
underneath the rear cargo compartment
for several minutes. The noise is normal
and does not signify a malfunction.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak
– Stability Control
®
System (if equipped)
StabiliTrak is a Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) system that uses an advanced
computer to assist your vehicle with
directional control during difficult driving
situations.
StabiliTrak activates automatically
whenever you start the vehicle and
it engages only when it senses a
discrepancy between your intended
drive path and the direction the vehicle
is actually moving.
The system selectively applies the
appropriate brake(s) to help guide the
vehicle in the direction you are steering.
The system will activate when the
vehicle speed reaches or exceeds
9 mph (15 km/h) and will deactivate
when the vehicle speed reduces below
9 mph (15 km/h).
When engaged, the VSC symbol will
blink in the instrument panel cluster and
an alarm will sound intermittently.
Special care should be taken while
driving.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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