Parking the vehicle (manual transmission) – Pontiac 2009 Vibe User Manual

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To shift out of P (Park) use the
following:

1. Apply the brake pedal.

2. Move the shift lever to the

desired position.

If you still are unable to shift out of
P (Park):

1. Fully release the shift lever.

2. Hold the brake pedal down.

3. Move the shift lever to the

desired position.

If you still cannot move the shift
lever from P (Park), consult your
dealer/retailer or a professional
towing service.

Parking the Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)

Before you get out of the vehicle,
move the shift lever into R (Reverse),
and firmly apply the parking brake.
Once the shift lever has been placed
into R (Reverse) with the clutch
pedal pressed in, you can turn the
ignition key to LOCK/OFF, remove
the key and release the clutch.

If you are parking on a hill, or if
the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on page 9-77.

Evaporation Pump

The vehicle is equipped with
a vacuum pump for the 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 your
dealer/retailer with any questions.

Driving and Operating

8-15

2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual

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