I am interested in buying a new 2003 vibe... but I have some questions...

[tedmortl]

High Everyone I have been reading your posts, (very informative), but I still have a few questions. How do you like the sun visors in the vibe?I found that they interfear with the rear view mirror and they are not long enough to cover the side window...also to short.Does anyone know of an aftermarket sun visor, one with a telescopeing visor pad to cover the side as the sun moves would be nice. How do you like the map light switch location on the rear view mirror?I found that by adjusting the mirror, I accidently turned them on...Its hard to tell that they are on in the daylight.How many dead battieries have resulted from these left on all night?Is their an after market rear view mirror available?I like the rear view mirror GM has that reads out the temp and direction. How do AWD owners like their cars? Does the AWD version have traction control? Where can I find information, (like a pdf manual), about the DVD based navigation system? Thank You ahead of time for you input to these questions.

[NSimkins]

quote: High Everyone Hi Ted, welcome to the forum!quote:I have been reading your posts, (very informative), but I still have a few questions.We are all glad to answer your questions and help you out. If you can't find anything off hand, you can always use the Search feature.quote:How do you like the sun visors in the vibe?I found that they interfear with the rear view mirror and they are not long enough to cover the side window...also to short.Does anyone know of an aftermarket sun visor, one with a telescopeing visor pad to cover the side as the sun moves would be nice.I am sure any auto parts store sells those sun visor extensions. I have found the visor is a little too short and I find myself sometimes raising my seat a little in order for the visor to block out the sun at certain times of the day.Check out:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id ... 1quote:How do you like the map light switch location on the rear view mirror?I found that by adjusting the mirror, I accidently turned them on...Its hard to tell that they are on in the daylight.How many dead battieries have resulted from these left on all night?I am pretty sure that the lights will automatically turn off after a certain period of time (15-20 minutes) if they are left on accidentally. Point in case, I accidentally left my dome lights on and when I remembered and came back, they were automatically turned off. I am sure the map lights function the same way. I don't have the map lights on my Vibe (I have the moonroof and the map light is above on the ceiling, not the mirror) so someone else may have to comment.quote:Is their an after market rear view mirror available?I like the rear view mirror GM has that reads out the temp and direction.Well you can always use the standard temperature gauge on the Vibe (in the gauges console) and always purchase an aftermarket digital compass (or traditional version) and stick in on the Vibe.quote:How do AWD owners like their cars?Check out:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id ... quote:Does the AWD version have traction control?No, the on-demand AWD system as well as the standard anti-lock brakes on the Vibe AWD are what you get. No traction control feature is yet available.quote:Where can I find information, (like a pdf manual), about the DVD based navigation system?I am not aware of an online version of the DVD Navigation manual, but I know Helm makes one you can buy.If you visit http://www.helminc.com and do a seach for all Manuals for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe, you will see the DVD Navigation Supplement document for sale.If anyone knows of an online version to view, I am sure they will let us know.quote:Thank You ahead of time for you input to these questions.Sure! Search, Browse, and ask away! Also check out these threads:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id ... ead?id=617

[NovaResource]

quote:How do you like the sun visors in the vibe? I found that they interfear with the rear view mirror.Just move the mirror over slightly. Put both visors down and adjust the mirror is it's inbetween both visors and where you need it to see behind you. There is enough room to but the visors down without hitting the mirror, you just have to position the visor correctly.

[Frosty]

Tedmortl wrote: How do you like the map light switch location on the rear view mirror?I found that by adjusting the mirror, I accidently turned them on...Its hard to tell that they are on in the daylight.How many dead battieries have resulted from these left on all night? Manual quote: Be sure to turn off the reading lamps to avoid draining your vehicle's battery. You can see the lights from outside the vehicle so you should be able to give yourself a boot and turn them off. I imagine a little light like that should go a long time before your battery is flat. The upside is the passenger can easily operate them without the key. On the other hand, the switch for the two overhead dome lights are to the left of the steering wheel, not easily reached. Doing away with an switch up on the ceiling for the overhead dome lights must have saved them $.50
[Modified by Frosty, 3:54 PM 9/28/2002]

[danrm]

DVD manualgoto http://www.pontiac.comthen click on upper left (owners center)then glove boxyou dont have to own a car but you might have to sign up.there is both the owners manual and the dvd manalif you have trouble email me with vibe in the subject and I'll be glad to email them to you.Danrm@danrm.com

[tedmortl]

Thank You...This is just what I was looking for!

[d_m_kolb]

Man the members here blow me away with how they are willing to help a new member out. This is by far the best Vibe or Matrix forum on the net.Thanks for all the great info and all ways helping out the new members as well as the old.