Congratulations on your purchase of a Saturn AURA. Please read this information and your Owner Manual
to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features
described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3
Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
Remote Keyless Entry Features .5
Remote Vehicle Start System . . .6
SAFETY & SECURITY
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . .7
COMFORT
Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . .8
Steering Column Adjustment . . . .8
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . . .9
Adjustable Accelerator and
Brake Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . .10
Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . .12
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .13
XM
®
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Seat Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
CONVENIENCE
Automatic Headlamp System . . .14
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Speed-Sensitive Wipers . . . . . . .15
Express Power Windows . . . . . .15
Power Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . .15
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass . . . . . . . . .16
Center Console Features . . . . . .16
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .16
Interior Lighting Features . . . . . .17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Split-Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . .17
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .18
Traction Control System . . . . . . .18
StabiliTrak
®
– Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
TAPshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .19
Resetting the Oil Life System . .19
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20
My Saturn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel
A. Side Window Outlets
B. Side Air Outlets
C. Turn Signal/
Multifunction Lever
D. Instrument Panel
Cluster
E. Windshield Wiper and
Washer Lever
F. Hazard Warning
Flashers Button
G. Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator
H. Dedicated Rear Seat
Air Outlets
I. Center Air Outlets
J. Trunk Release Button
K. Adjustable Pedals
Button (if equipped)
L. Instrument Panel
Brightness Control
M. Fog Lamp Switch
(if equipped)
N. Storage Compartment
O. Hood Release Lever
P. Cruise Controls
Q. Driver Information
Center Buttons
R. Steering Column
Adjustment Lever
S. Horn
T. Audio Steering Wheel
Controls (if equipped)
U. Ignition Switch
V. Audio System
W. Climate Control
System
X. Shift Lever
Y. Storage Compartment
with Accessory Power
Outlet
Z. Glove Box
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note: The instrument panel cluster
is designed to let you know about
many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read
your Owner Manual and become
familiar with the information being
relayed to you by the lights, gauges
and indicators, as well as what
action can be taken to ensure safety
and to prevent damage.
Instrument Panel Cluster
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped
with this cluster or one very similar to it. The
instrument panel cluster includes these key
features:
A. Tachometer
B. Speedometer
C. Driver Information Center
D. Fuel Gauge
E. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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Driver Information Center
Your vehicle has a Driver Information
Center (DIC) that provides vehicle
information and enables vehicle feature
personalization. The DIC messages will
be shown on the instrument panel cluster display. The DIC buttons are located
on the left side of the steering wheel. To
operate the DIC, the ignition switch must
be in the Run position.
INFO (Information): Press this button to
scroll through the following vehicle
information:
• Outside Air
Temperature
and
Odometer
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Fuel Range
• Econ (Fuel Economy)
• Average Speed
• Oil Life
• Tire Pressure
(Reset): Press this button to reset
DIC information while it is displayed,
select a personalization feature setting,
or acknowledge a warning message.
Vehicle Feature Personalization
A variety of your vehicle’s features can
be personalized to your preference. To
personalize features:
1. Turn on the ignition with the vehicle in
Park. (Access to the personalization
features, except Units, is not available while the vehicle is moving.)
Vehicle Symbols
Following are examples of symbols you
will find on your vehicle. It is important
to become familiar with them, as they
alert you to various vehicle operating
conditions.
Airbag Readiness Light
Air Conditioning (A/C)
Antilock Brake System
Warning Light
Cruise Control Set
INFO DIC Info Button
DIC Reset Button
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
Off
On/Off
On
Rear Window Defogger
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Security Light
StabiliTrak Light
Traction Control Off Light
Tire Pressure Warning Light
Note: System may require use of at
least one tank of fuel to correctly report
Fuel Economy and Average Speed.
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2. Press and hold the INFO (Information)
button and the (Reset) button at
the same time to enter the personalization menu.
3. Press the INFO button to scroll
through the available personalization
features.
4. With the desired feature displayed,
press and hold the button for one
second to scroll through each setting.
5. With the desired setting displayed,
press the INFO button to record your
choice and move on to the next
feature.
6. To exit the personalization menu,
press the INFO button until the end of
the menu is reached.
Personalization features may include:
• Oil Life Reset
• Units (English/Metric)
• Remote Start (if equipped)
• Lock Horn (during Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) locking)
• Unlock Horn (during RKE unlocking)
• Light Flash (during RKE locking or
unlocking)
• Delay Lock
• Auto Unlock
• Exterior Lights (during RKE
unlocking)
• Language (English, French, Spanish
or German)
Note: Depending on equipment, not all
personalization features may be available on your vehicle.
Warnings and Messages
The DIC provides a variety of vehicle
messages (depending on optional equipment) as well as warnings if a problem
is sensed in a vehicle system.
To acknowledge a message and clear it
from the display, press the (Reset)
button. Some urgent messages cannot
be cleared from the DIC display.
If you have a current OnStar subscription, and a warning message appears,
you can press the OnStar button and
speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many
vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access
certain diagnostic information and can
tell you how serious the problem is and
what you should do about it.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and
messages provide critical information
that can prevent damage to your vehicle. Review your Owner Manual to
become familiar with the information
displayed and the action required.
Remote Keyless Entry Features
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
The Remote
Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter
allows you to lock
and unlock your
vehicle and perform
other functions from
up to 196 feet (60
meters) away from
the vehicle. RKE functions include:
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(Lock): Press this button to lock all
the doors. RKE feedback (light flash
and/or horn chirp) can be programmed
using the DIC.
(Unlock): Press this button to unlock
the driver’s door. Press it again within
five seconds to unlock all remaining
doors. RKE feedback (light flash and/or
horn chirp) can be programmed using
the DIC.
(Trunk Release): Press and hold
this button for approximately one second
to unlatch the trunk. The trunk also may
be opened by pressing the Trunk
Release button located on the front
bottom of the driver’s door.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):
Press and release this button to locate
your vehicle. The horn will sound three
times and the headlamps and parking
lamps will flash three times.
To sound the panic alarm, press and
hold the button for three seconds. The
horn will sound and the headlamps and
parking lamps will flash for 30 seconds.
Press the button again to cancel the
panic alarm.
(Remote Vehicle Start) (if
equipped): This feature can be used to
start the engine. (See Remote Vehicle
Start System.)
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
This feature allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle by
using the RKE transmitter. The remote
start capability must be turned on using
the DIC.
Remote Vehicle Start System
(if equipped)
During a remote vehicle start, the manual climate control system will operate at
its last setting before the vehicle was
turned off. With automatic climate control (if equipped), the system will sense
your vehicle’s interior temperature and
operate as necessary to warm or cool
the vehicle to a preset interior temperature. It will also activate the rear
defogger if needed, based on outside
temperature.
Starting the Vehicle
To remote-start the vehicle:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release the (Lock)
button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the
(Remote Start) button for about four
seconds. When the vehicle starts, the
parking lamps will light and stay on
while the engine is running. The
engine will continue running for 10
minutes.
4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension. Only two consecutive
remote starts are allowed.
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the key must be inserted in
the ignition and turned to the Run position before driving.
Canceling a Remote Start
If you wish to turn off the engine instead
of driving after a remote start, perform
one of the following functions:
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature will not operate if the key is in the
ignition, a door or the hood is open,
or the Check Engine light is illuminated
on the instrument panel cluster.
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SAFETY & SECURITY
OnStar
®
(if equipped)
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
• Press and hold the (Remote Start)
button until the parking lamps turn off.
• Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button. Press it
again to turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
the Run position and then off.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle may feature the OnStar
Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel
OnStar Directions & Connections Plan,
with one year of OnStar service from the
date you purchased your new vehicle.
OnStar offers a variety of capabilities,
such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic
Notification of Airbag Deployment, and
Hands-Free Calling. In addition, most
vehicles can get driving directions using
a system called Turn-by-Turn
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Passenger Sensing System located in
the front passenger’s seat for the passenger’s frontal airbag, and a passenger
airbag status indicator located on the
center of the instrument panel.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear door security locks
to prevent passengers from opening the
rear doors from the inside. They are
located on the inside edge of each rear
door. To set the locks, follow the instructions on the label located near the rear
door latch.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
COMFORT
Seat Adjustments
Adjusting the Manual Seat
• To adjust the position of the seat, lift
the bar located under the front of the
seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to the
desired position and release the bar.
Try to move the seat with your body
to be sure the seat is locked in place.
• To adjust the position of the seatback,
lift the recline lever on the outboard
side of the seat. Move the seatback
to the desired position and release
the lever. Push on the seatback to
make sure it is locked in place.
Navigation. OnStar Advisors can send a
planned route to your vehicle and, as
you approach a turn, instructions play
over your vehicle speakers. Press the
OnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisor
about the service plan you have or to
upgrade your plan.
For more information, refer to your
OnStar Owner’s Guide, call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),
or visit onstar.com.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Steering Column Adjustment
Adjust the
driver’s seat to
a comfortable
position before
adjusting the
steering wheel.
To tilt and telescope the position of the steering wheel:
1. Pull down the lever on the left side of
the steering column.
2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable
position by moving it up or down
as well as in or out.
3. Pull up the lever to lock the wheel
in place.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
The heated front
seat controls are
located on the
outboard corner
of the driver and
front passenger
seats. The seats
feature a high
and low heat setting.
High: Press the top of the switch ( )
once to turn on the seat to the high
setting (indicator light number 2).
Low: Press the top of the switch ( )
twice to turn on the seat to the low
setting (indicator light number 1).
Off: Press the bottom of the switch ( )
to turn off the heated seat.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Heated Seat Controls
(if equipped)
Adjusting the Power Seats
(if equipped)
The power seat controls are located on
the outboard side of the seat.
Use the horizontal control (A) to:
• Move the seat forward or rearward
by sliding the control forward or
rearward.
• Move the seat up or down by moving
the entire control up or down.
• Raise or lower the front or rear part of
the seat cushion by moving the front
or rear of the control up or down.
Use the vertical control (B) to:
• Recline the seatback by tilting the top
of the control rearward.
• Bring the seatback forward by tilting
the top of the control forward.
Adjusting Lumbar Support
(if equipped)
The adjustment handle
is located on
the outboard
side of the
seatback.
To adjust
support:
• Ratchet the handle up repeatedly
to decrease lumbar support.
• Ratchet the handle down repeatedly
to increase lumbar support.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The shoulder belt
can be adjusted to
the height that is
right for you. To
move the height
adjuster up or
down, squeeze
the buttons on the
sides of the height adjuster and move it
to the desired position.
Try to move the adjuster without
squeezing the buttons to make sure it
has locked into position.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Adjustable Accelerator and
Brake Pedals (if equipped)
The accelerator and
brake pedals
can be
adjusted to a
comfortable
and safe
operating
position
using the controls located on the left
side of the instrument panel. Adjust the
driver’s seat to a comfortable position
before adjusting the pedals. The vehicle
must be in Park and your foot must not
be pushing on either pedal in order to
make adjustments.
Press the left arrow to move the pedals
away from you and the right arrow to
move the pedals toward you.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Climate Controls
Your vehicle may have the manual
climate control system or the available
automatic climate control system.
Both systems include the following
functions:
(Fan): Turn the fan knob (A) to
increase or decrease fan speed.
(Off): Turn the fan knob to the Off
position to turn off the system. Only the
rear defogger will function when the
system is off.
(Air Conditioning): Press this
button to turn the air conditioning system
on or off.
(Recirculation): Press this button
to recirculate inside air throughout the
vehicle. This feature can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering
your vehicle, or to help heat or cool the
air inside your vehicle more quickly. The
recirculation feature will not operate
when the airflow knob is in the Defog or
Defrost setting.
(Outside Air): Press this button to
allow outside air to enter the vehicle.
Temperature: Turn the temperature
knob or press the temperature buttons
(B) (if equipped) to raise or lower the
temperature setting.
A
C
B
Automatic climate control system shown
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ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features
While most of the features on your radio
will look familiar, the following are some
that may be new:
(Power/Volume): Press this knob to
turn the system on or off. Turn the knob
to adjust the volume.
(Information): Press this button to
display additional information related to
the current FM-RDS or XM station, or
MP3 song.
(Tune): Turn this knob to select radio
stations or, when a CD is playing, to
select a track or MP3 file.
Tone and Speaker Control: Press
the Tune knob to adjust the tone
control (bass/treble) or speaker control
(balance/fade) setting. Turn the knob or
press the Seek, FWD or REV button to
adjust the selected setting.
FAV (Favorite): Press this button to go
through up to six pages of any combination (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of
preset favorite radio stations. On each
page, up to six stations are available by
using the six pushbuttons below the
radio display.
BAND: Press this button to switch to
FM, AM or XM (if equipped). With a
CD loaded or a portable audio player
Airflow Direction: Turn the airflow knob
(C previous page) to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle.
(Vent): Directs air to the side air
outlets and center air outlets.
(Bi-Level): Directs air to the side
air outlets, center air outlets and floor
outlets.
(Floor): Directs most of the air to
the floor outlets and some air to the side
window outlets and windshield.
(Defog): Directs air to the wind-
shield, side window outlets and floor
outlets.
(Defrost): Directs most of the air to
the windshield and some air to the side
window outlets.
(Rear Window Defogger): Press
this button to activate the rear window
defogger and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). They will shut off
automatically.
Automatic Climate Control
(if equipped)
To have the system automatically control
the air delivery mode and fan speed, turn
the fan and airflow knobs to the AUTO
position. Use the temperature buttons to
adjust the temperature setting.
Dedicated Rear Seat Air Outlets
The upper two air outlets in the center
of the instrument panel are designed to
direct air to the rear seat. They are not
adjustable. To turn off airflow from these
two outlets, rotate the thumbwheel in the
center of the outlets.
To adjust the lower two center air
outlets, use the knob in the center of
each outlet.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Setting Favorite Stations
Before setting your favorite stations,
shift the vehicle into Park.
Up to six pages of any combination (AM,
FM, or XM, if equipped) of favorite radio
stations, with up to six stations stored on
each page, can be displayed by pressing the FAV (Favorite) button.
To set the number of favorite station
pages:
1. Press the MENU button to display the
radio setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located below
the FAV 1–6 label on the radio
display.
3. Select the desired number of favorite
station pages.
4. Press the FAV button. You may now
begin storing your favorite stations for
the chosen number of pages.
Note: Engaging in extended searching
for specific audio stations or songs by
using buttons and knobs — or giving
extended attention to entertainment
tasks — can lead you to look away from
the road frequently or longer than usual.
Looking away from the road for prolonged periods may cause you to miss
seeing things on the road that you need
to see. Be sure to keep your eyes on
the road and mind on the drive — and
avoid engaging in extended searching
for specific items while driving.
connected, press this button to switch to
radio operation.
(Seek/Scan): Press the right or left
arrow button to go to the next or previous radio station or, when a CD is playing, to the next track or MP3 file, or to
the start of the current track or MP3 file.
To enter the scan mode, press and hold
either arrow button for a few seconds (a
beep will sound). Radio stations will be
scanned. Press either arrow button
again to stop scanning.
(Reverse): Press and hold this
button to reverse playback quickly within
a track or MP3 file.
(Forward): Press and hold this
button to advance playback quickly within a track or MP3 file.
CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD
instead of the radio. Press again and the
system will automatically search for a
portable audio player connected to the
auxiliary input jack.
EQ (Preset Equalization): Press this
button to select preset equalization
settings.
CAT (Category) (if equipped): Press
this button to find XM stations within a
desired category.
Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable audio
player can be connected to the auxiliary
input jack located on the radio. When
connected, press the CD/AUX button to
begin playing audio from the portable
device over the vehicle speakers.
MP3 Capability
A CD-R or CD-RW containing MP3
audio tracks will play automatically when
inserted into the CD player. An MP3
symbol will be displayed.
To store favorite stations:
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the
page where the station is to be
stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds to store
the station.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton
on each page.
Setting the Time
To set the time:
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Press the (Clock) button. Or, if
equipped, press the MENU button
until the clock option is displayed;
then press the pushbutton located
under the clock option label. The HR,
MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels will
appear on the display.
3. Press the pushbutton under any of
the labels to be changed.
4. Press the pushbutton again, the right
Seek arrow or the FWD button to
increase the numbers. Press the left
Seek arrow or the REV button to
decrease the numbers. Rotating the
(Tune) knob also will increase or
decrease the selected label.
5. Press the Clock or MENU button
again to set the currently displayed
time and date.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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With the in-dash 6-disc CD player, you
cannot directly load a CD as in singleplay systems.
To load a CD(s):
• To load a single CD, press and
release the LOAD button. Wait
for the display prompt to load the CD.
• To load multiple CDs, press and hold
the LOAD button for two seconds. Follow the display prompts to
load each CD. Press the LOAD
button again to cancel loading more
CDs.
To play a specific CD:
• Press the pushbutton below the arrow
label on the display to select the
desired CD number.
To eject a CD:
• To eject the CD that is currently playing, press the EJECT button
once.
• To eject all CDs, press and hold the
EJECT button for two seconds.
If a CD is not removed after several
seconds, it will be pulled back into the
player automatically.
Multiple-Disc CD Player
(if equipped)
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The following
audio controls
are located on
the steering
wheel:
+ – (Volume):
Press the plus
or minus button
to increase or
decrease the volume.
(Seek): Press the up or down
arrow to go to the next or previous
preset radio station or, when a CD is
playing, to the next or previous track.
Press and hold the up or down arrow for
two seconds to seek the next or previous radio station with a strong signal.
(Mute/Voice Activation): Press this
button to mute the audio system. Press
and hold the button for two seconds to
interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note: CDs with any affixed labels may
jam in the CD player. Label a CD using
a permanent marker. If more than one
CD is inserted into the slot at a time,
or if scratched or damaged CDs are
played, the CD player could be damaged. When using the CD player, use
only CDs in good condition without
labels; load one CD at a time; and keep
the CD player and the loading slot free
of foreign materials, liquids or debris.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(if equipped)
Rear Seat Audio (if equipped)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) allows rear seat
passengers to listen to and control any
of the sources, such as the radio or CD
player. You can operate the RSA with
the main radio on or off.
Adjust the volume on the wireless headphones by turning the volume control on
each headset. Wired headphones (not
included) connect to the outlets on the
RSA system.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
XM®Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio offers more than 170
channels of digital-quality sound that
goes wherever you go — coast to coast.
XM can display song title, artist or entertainment genre by pressing the
(Information) button.
Activation fee and service subscription
are extra. Service is based in the continental United States and Canada.
For more information, visit XM online
at www.XMradio.com or call
1-800-852-XMXM (9696). For subscription information, call 1-800-929-2100.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
Automatic Headlamp System, which
turns on the Daytime Running Lamps in
the daytime and the headlamps and
other exterior lamps at night or when
necessary. The headlamps also will turn
on if the wipers are on for more than
15 seconds.
The system uses a light sensor, located
on top of the instrument panel, to determine light conditions. For proper operation, avoid placing any objects on or
near the sensor.
Exterior Lamp Control Switch
The exterior lamps also can be operated
manually using the control switch on the
lever to the left of the steering column.
The switch can be rotated to the following positions:
AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control):
This position turns on the Automatic
Headlamp System.
(On/Off): When operating in the
AUTO position, a momentary turn of the
lamp control switch to this position will
turn off the Automatic Headlamp
System.
To activate the system, turn the switch
to this position again. The Automatic
Headlamp System is always turned on
when the vehicle is started.
Fog Lamps (if equipped)
Press the
(Fog Lamps)
button on the
left side of the
instrument panel
to turn the fog
lamps on or off.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control (if equipped)
The cruise
control
buttons are
located on
the steering wheel.
They
include the
following
functions:
(On/Off): Press this button to turn
the cruise control system on or off.
SET– (Set): Press this button to set a
speed. If the system is active, press and
release this button to decrease speed
1 mph, or press and hold the button to
decrease speed more than 1 mph.
When the cruise control is set, the
cruise control symbol will illuminate in
the instrument panel cluster.
CONVENIENCE
Automatic Headlamp System
(Parking Lamps): This position
turns on the parking lamps and
taillamps.
(Headlamps): This position turns
on the headlamps, parking lamps and
taillamps.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Speed-Sensitive Wipers
The speed-sensitive wipers lever is
located to the right of the steering column. It includes the following functions:
(Mist): Move the lever down to this
position to turn the wipers on for one
wipe.
(Intermittent): Move the lever up to
this position to have the wipers adjust
with your vehicle speed. Rotate the control band to adjust the sensitivity level.
The wipers activate more often as the
band is rotated upward.
(Low): Move the lever up to this
position to turn the wipers on the Low
setting.
(High): Move the lever up to this
position to turn the wipers on the High
setting.
(Washer Fluid): Push the button
on the end of the lever to spray washer
fluid on the windshield.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Express Power Windows
The power
window
switches
are located
on the driver’s door
armrest. In
addition, each passenger door has a
switch for its own window.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s window express-down
switch is labeled AUTO. Press the
switch partway, and the driver’s window
will open a small amount. Press the
switch all the way down and the window
will go all the way down automatically.
To stop the window while it is lowering,
pull up on the switch momentarily.
Express-Up Window
Pull up the switch partway to partially
raise the driver’s window. Pull up the
switch completely to activate the
express-up feature. To stop the window
as it is rising, pull up or press down
briefly on the switch again.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Power Outside Mirrors
Use the selector
switch located above
the power mirror
four-way control pad
on the driver’s door
to choose either the
left or right outside
mirror. Press one of the arrows on the
control pad to move the mirror in the
desired direction.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
RES+ (Resume): Press this button to
resume a set speed. If the system is
active, press and release this button to
increase speed 1 mph, or press and
hold the button to increase speed more
than 1 mph.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Center Console Features
Cupholders
Two front cupholders, a coin well and a
cell phone well are located in a removable bin behind the shift lever. For
access, push the button (A) and the
cover will slide back automatically. To
close, slide the cover forward and lock
into place.
A
Universal Home Remote
(if equipped)
The Universal Home Remote is a combined universal transmitter and receiver
that can activate up to three devices,
such as garage door openers, entry
door locks, and security systems.
It’s recommended that you read the
instructions in your Owner Manual completely before attempting to program any
of the three channels on the Universal
Home Remote. The engine should be
turned off when programming the
remote.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note: Do not use the Universal Home
Remote with any garage door opener
that does not have the “stop and
reverse” feature. This includes any
garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass (if equipped)
Automatic dimming enables the interior
rearview mirror to sense nighttime glare
from vehicle headlamps and automatically dim to reduce the glare. Automatic
dimming turns on each time the vehicle
is started. Press and hold the
(On/Off) button to turn off the feature
and the green indicator light. Press and
hold the On/Off button again to turn on
the feature and the green indicator light.
Compass Operation and Calibration
Press the On/Off button to turn the
compass on or off.
If the letter C appears in the compass
window, the compass may need to be
reset or calibrated. The compass can
be calibrated by driving the vehicle in
circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or slower
until the display reads a direction.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle has a center console with
two storage areas. To access the upper
tray storage, lift the lever (B) closest to
the passenger’s side. To access the
lower storage area, lift the lever (C)
closest to the driver’s side.
To use the rear seat cupholders, pull
down the door on the back of the center
console.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
B
C
The control switch
for the sunroof is
located on the overhead console. It will
operate only while
the ignition is in the
On or ACC position,
or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
is active.
• To vent the sunroof, press and
release the rear part of the switch.
• To express-open the sunroof, press
and release the rear part of the
switch twice.
• To close the sunroof, press and hold
the front part of the switch until the
roof closes.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Interior Lighting Features
Dome Lamp (if equipped)
Your vehicle
may have a
dome lamp
without a
switch. If
your vehicle
does have
a dome
lamp with a
switch, it may be set to one of the following settings:
(Off): Move the lever to this position
to turn the lamp off, even when a door is
opened.
(Door): Move the lever to this posi-
tion to turn the lamp on whenever a door
is opened.
(On): Move the lever to this position
to turn on the dome lamp.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for
this feature is
located on the
left side of the
instrument
panel. Turn the
knob clockwise
to brighten the instrument panel lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Sunroof (if equipped)
Split-Folding Rear Seat
You can fold down either side of the
rear seatback for more cargo space.
Make sure the front seat is not reclined,
or the rear seatback will not fold down
all the way.
To lower the rear seatback:
1. Pull up on the seatback release loop
located behind the top of the outboard side of the seatback to release
the seatback latch.
2. Grip the center top of the seatback
and fold the seatback down.
To raise the rear seatback, lift up the
seatback and make sure it latches.
Ensure that the safety belts are properly
stowed over the seatback in all three
positions.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Traction Control System
The Traction
Control System
turns on every
time you start
your vehicle.
When one or
more of the
drive wheels begin to spin from traction
loss, the Traction Control System will
reduce engine power, indicated by a
flashing light on the instrument panel.
The front brakes may be applied and the
transaxle may upshift to help regain
traction. If your vehicle becomes stuck
and rocking the vehicle is required, the
system should be turned off.
To turn off the Traction Control System,
press the (Traction Control) button
located behind the center console
cupholders. When the system is turned
off, the traction control light will
illuminate.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®– Stability Control
System (if equipped)
StabiliTrak is an advanced computercontrolled vehicle stability system that
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions. It
turns on automatically every time you
start your vehicle.
When the system senses a discrepancy
between your intended path and the
direction the vehicle is actually traveling,
it selectively applies brake pressure at
any one of the wheels to help steer the
vehicle in the direction in which you are
steering.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
TAPshift (if equipped)
You can enjoy the sporty driving characteristics provided by a manual transaxle
with the TAPshift feature.
To change gears similar to a manual
transaxle:
1. Move the shift lever
to Manual (M).
2. Press the shift plus
(+) paddle (A)
located on top of
the steering wheel
forward to upshift,
or press the back
of the shift paddle
(B) behind the
steering wheel
toward you to
downshift.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) in
the instrument panel cluster will display
the letter M for manual position and a
number indicating the selected gear.
A
B
Refueling the Vehicle
To open the fuel door, press the center
of the rear edge of the door and it will
pop open slightly. Pull the door to open
it fully.
When closing the fuel door, press the
center of the rear edge of the door until
it is flush with the side of the vehicle.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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While using
the TAPshift
feature, the
transaxle will
have firmer
shifting and sportier performance. The
transaxle will allow you to shift only into
gears appropriate for the vehicle speed
and engine revolutions per minute (rpm).
While driving in the manual mode,
the transaxle will remain in the driverselected gear unless a shift is required
to protect the engine or transmission.
If the vehicle slows almost to a stop,
an automatic downshift will occur.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Tire Pressure Monitor
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
when a significant reduction in pressure
occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
tires by illuminating the (Low Tire
Pressure) warning light on the instrument panel cluster. The low tire pressure
warning light will remain on until you
correct the tire pressure. A CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE message will also appear
on the DIC.
Correcting the Tire Pressure
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you must inflate the tire to
the proper tire pressure (just as you
must refuel the vehicle when the low
fuel warning light illuminates). The Tire
and Loading Information label shows the
correct tire pressure for the tires when
they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours
or driven no more than one mile.
You can temporarily clear the DIC
message by acknowledging it with
your DIC controls. However, at the next
Resetting the Oil Life System
The Oil Life System calculates engine
oil life based on vehicle use and displays
CHANGE OIL SOON in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when it’s necessary to change your engine oil and
filter. The Oil Life System should be reset
to 100% only following an oil change.
To reset the Oil Life System:
1. Turn on the ignition.
2. Press and hold the INFO (Information)
button and the (Reset) button at
the same time to enter the personalization menu.
3. Oil Life Reset will be displayed.
4. Press and hold the button for at
least one second. An ACKNOWLEDGED message will appear when
the system has been reset.
5. Turn off the ignition.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
vehicle start-up, the DIC message will
reappear if the tire pressure has not
been corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear when
the vehicle is first started and then turn
off as you start to drive. This could be
an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and the tires need
to be inflated to the proper pressure.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can
alert you about low tire pressure, but it
doesn’t replace normal monthly tire
maintenance.
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Roadside Assistance
My Saturn
1-800-553-6000
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the proud owner of a new Saturn
vehicle, you are automatically enrolled
in the Saturn Roadside Assistance
program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of
mind as you drive in the city or travel
the open road.
Saturn’s Roadside Assistance toll-free
number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to
provide minor repair information or
make arrangements to tow your vehicle
to the nearest Saturn retailer.
Saturn will provide the following services
for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense
to you:
• Fuel delivery
• Lockout service (identification
required)
• Tow to nearest retailer for warranty
service
• Flat tire assistance
• Jump starts
In many instances, mechanical failures
are covered under Saturn’s comprehensive warranty. However, when other
services are utilized, our advisors will
explain any payment obligations you
might incur.
The complimentary My Saturn owners
website is a one-stop resource to
enhance your Saturn ownership experience. Exclusive owner benefits include
online vehicle maintenance schedules,
service reminders, frequently asked
questions, retailer information and more.
Visit My Saturn today at Saturn.com and
enjoy the ride.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner
Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the
time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2008 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.
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OWNER INFORMATION
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OWNER INFORMATION
For prompt and efficient assistance
when calling, please provide the following information to the advisor:
• Location of the vehicle
• Telephone number and your location
• Vehicle model, year and color
• Vehicle mileage
• Vehicle license plate number
Saturn reserves the right to limit servic-
es or reimbursement to an owner or
driver when, in Saturn’s judgment, the
claims become excessive in frequency
or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
(if equipped)
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the
vehicle will send your current GPS
location to an OnStar Advisor who will
speak to you, assess your problem,
contact Roadside Assistance and relay
your exact location so you will get the
help you need.
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