Saturn VUE 2008,2008 VUE Getting To Know Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a Saturn VUE. 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
Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4
SAFETY & SECURITY
Saturn Security System/
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .5
Entry and Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . .5
Liftgate Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
COMFORT
Manual Driver’s Seat
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Power Driver’s Seat Adjustments 7
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . .7
Shoulder Belt Height
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . .7
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . . .9
Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . .11
Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System . . . . . . . .11
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CONVENIENCE
Automatic Headlamp System . . .12
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . .13
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . .15
Center Console Features . . . . . .16
Front Storage Compartment . . .16
Folding Passenger Seats . . . . . .16
Rear Seat Clothes Hooks . . . . . .17
Cargo Management System . . . .17
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .17
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
TAPshift Manual Shift Mode . . . .18
Electronic Range Selection . . . .18
StabiliTrak
®
– Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .19
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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.
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DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel
A. Air Outlets
B. Exterior Lamps Control
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Windshield Wipers Lever
F. Audio System/Navigation
System (if equipped)
G. Hazard Warning
Flashers Button
H. Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator
I. Cardholder
J. Storage Area
K. Hood Release
L. Tilt Wheel Lever
M. Cruise Control
Buttons
N. Audio Steering Wheel
Controls
O. Rear Wiper/Washer
Buttons
P. Traction Control Button
Q. Climate Controls
R. Shift Lever
S. Glove Box
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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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. Brake System Warning Light
B. Antilock Brake System Warning Light
C. Tachometer
D. Tire Pressure Warning Light
E. Security Light
F. Airbag Readiness Light
G. Door Ajar Light
H. Liftgate Ajar Light
I. All-Wheel Drive Warning Light
J. Safety Belt Reminder Light
K. Service Vehicle Soon Light
L. StabiliTrak/Traction Control Off Light
M. Driver Information Center
N. Low Fuel Warning Light
O. Fuel Gauge
P. Speedometer
Q. Cruise Control Set Light
R. Low Oil Level Light
S. Change Engine Oil Light
T. Check Engine Light
U. Trip Odometer Reset Button
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Driver Information Center
Your vehicle’s Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays the odometer, trip
odometers, outside air temperature, compass information, and shift lever position
indicator. The DIC information is shown
on the instrument panel cluster display.
To access DIC features, use the reset
button located on the lower-right side of
the instrument panel cluster.
Units
To change the outside air temperature
from English to Metric, turn the reset
button to the right or left until the unit
changes. This also changes the units
displayed in the navigation system
(if equipped).
Odometer/Trip Odometers
Press and release the reset button to
display the odometer, Trip A or Trip B. To
reset a trip odometer, press and hold the
reset button while the trip odometer is
displayed.
Compass Variance
At times, such as during a long-distance
cross-country trip, it may be necessary
to adjust for compass variance by resetting the compass zone through the DIC.
See your Owner Manual for the proper
adjustment procedure.
Compass Calibration
If C appears in the DIC display, the
compass should be calibrated. Only
calibrate the compass in a magnetically
clean and safe location, such as an
open parking lot.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Make sure the compass is set to the
correct variance zone.
2. Press the reset button until the C
starts flashing.
3. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at
less than 5 mph to complete the
calibration. When the calibration is
complete, the vehicle heading (for
example, N for North) will display
instead of the C.
Warning Lights
The instrument panel cluster features
a variety of vehicle warning lights
(depending on optional equipment) that
will illuminate if a problem is sensed in a
vehicle system.
If you have a current OnStar subscription, and a warning light 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 warning lights provide critical information that can prevent
damage to your vehicle. Review your
Owner Manual to become familiar with
the information and the action required.
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Saturn Security System/
Remote Keyless Entry
Entry and Exit Lighting
When entering the vehicle, press the
Unlock button on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter and the lamps inside
the vehicle will illuminate for 20 seconds
or until the ignition is turned on if the
dome lamp switch is in the Automatic
position.
When exiting the vehicle, the headlamps
and reverse lamps will turn on to provide
added illumination around the vehicle.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
The Saturn Security System features a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
(or key fob) that allows you to lock and
unlock your vehicle and perform
other functions
while up to
approximately 65
feet away from
the vehicle (195
feet if equipped
with Remote
Vehicle Start).
RKE functions include:
(Remote Vehicle Start)
(if equipped): This feature can be used
to start the engine from outside the
vehicle. (See Remote Vehicle Start.)
(Lock): Press this button to lock all
the doors and liftgate.
(Unlock): Press this button to unlock
the driver’s door. Press it again within
five seconds to unlock all remaining
doors.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):
Press and release this button to locate
your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will
flash and the horn will sound three
times.
Press and hold the button to activate the
panic alarm. The turn signal lamps will
flash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds. Press the button again or turn the
ignition to On to cancel the alarm.
Note: When using the RKE transmitter,
be sure there is nothing between you
and the vehicle that could block the
transmitter’s signal. If the transmitter
does not work in the normal range, it
may be time to change the battery. The
range of the transmitter also will vary
from one location to another.
Liftgate Operation
To open the liftgate, press the touchpad
on the liftgate handle to unlatch it; then
pull up on the handle.
To close the liftgate, use the molded
handles to pull down the liftgate; then
push the liftgate closed.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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OnStar
®
The OnStar system provides in-vehicle
safety, security and phone services,
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. These services are easily
accessed through the three OnStar
buttons in your vehicle.
OnStar-equipped vehicles also have the
ability to deliver driving directions to you
automatically using OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation. OnStar Advisors can send a
planned route to your vehicle and, as
you approach a turn, the directions play
over your vehicle’s speakers.
For more information about OnStar features, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide
and enclosed audio CD located in your
glove box.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
COMFORT
Manual Driver’s Seat
Adjustments (if equipped)
Seat Adjustment
Lift the bar located under the front of the
seat to adjust the position of the seat
fore or aft; then release the bar.
Seat Height Adjustment
The height adjustment lever is the front
lever located on the outboard side of the
seat. Ratchet the lever upward repeatedly to raise the seat or downward
repeatedly to lower the seat.
Seatback Recline Adjustment
The recline adjustment lever is the rear
lever located on the outboard side of the
seat. Lift the lever and move the seatback to the desired position; then
release the lever.
Lumbar Support Adjustment
The lumbar support knob is located on
the inboard side of the seatback. To
increase the amount of lumbar support,
rotate the knob forward repeatedly. To
decrease support, rotate the knob
rearward repeatedly.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Passenger Sensing System located in
the front passenger seat for the front
passenger airbag. There also is a front
passenger airbag status indicator located on the center of the instrument panel.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
Note: It is recommended that children
not be placed in the front passenger
seat, even with the Passenger Sensing
System. All children should be secured
in a rear seat, including an infant riding
in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding
in a forward-facing child seat or an older
child riding in a booster seat.
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