Saturn Vue 2010 Owner's Manual

2010 Saturn VUE Owner Manual M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Vehicle Features.... . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1-17

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . ....2-9

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-13

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .2-13

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ..3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . .. . . 4-4

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Information Displays . . . . . . . . ..5-25

Vehicle Messages.... . . . . . . . . 5-31

Vehicle Personalization.... . . . 5-39

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-45

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .6-5

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... .7-18

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . .8-1

Air Vents.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . 8-9

Driving and Operating . . . . . . .. 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . .9-27

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-35

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .... . . 9-38

Brakes . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 9-38

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-40

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 9-42

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-44

Fuel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 9-47

Towing . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-61

2010 Saturn VUE Owner Manual M

Vehicle Care .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks.... . . . . . . . . . ..10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . .10-43

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74

Towing . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 10-78

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . .11-2

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-7

Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-10

Technical Data . . . . ........... 12-1

Vehicle Identification.... . . . . .12-1

Vehicle Data..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-13

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

Introduction iii

SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name VUE are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Litho in the U.S.A. Part No. 25951286 A First Printing

Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Saturn Corporation wherever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

iv Introduction

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

WARNING

{

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown when

you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.

* : This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

Introduction v

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gage

+ : Fuses

i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid

vi Introduction

2 NOTES

In Brief 1-1

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . 1-5

Windows . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8

Safety Belt . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 1-9

Sensing System for

Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . ... . . 1-10

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 1-10

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Windshield Wiper/Washer . ... 1-12

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-14

Satellite Radio . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 1-15

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-15

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-16

Navigation System . . . . . . . . . .. 1-16

Cruise Control . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-16

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Sunroof . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-17

StabiliTrak

Tire Pressure Monitor . ... . . . . 1-18

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-19

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-19

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . 1-20

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-18

. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel

In Brief 1-3

A. Air Vents on page 8‑9.

B. Instrument Panel Illumination

Control on page 6‑5.

C. Turn and Lane-Change Signals

on page 6‑4

D. Instrument Cluster

page 5‑10

E. Windshield Wiper/Washer

page 5‑3

F. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑4.

G. Auxiliary Input Jack. See

Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑17.

H. Exterior Lamp Controls

page 6‑1

I. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25.

J. Instrument Panel Storage

page 4‑1

K. Hood Release. See Hood

page 10‑5

L. Cruise Control on page 9‑42.

M. Steering Wheel Adjustment

page 5‑2

N. Horn on page 5‑3.

O. Steering Wheel Controls

page 5‑3

P. Rear Window Wiper/Washer

page 5‑5

Q. Traction Control System (TCS)

on page 9‑40

R. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission on page 9‑35.

S. Climate Control Systems

page 8‑1 Control System

(If Equipped).

T. Hazard Warning Flashers

page 6‑3

U. Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑34.

V. Passenger Safety Belt

Reminder. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑12.

W. Glove Box on page 4‑1.

or Automatic Climate

on page 8‑5

Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may

not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.

1-4 In Brief

Remote Start Not Shown

K to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within five seconds

Press to unlock all remaining doors.

Q to lock all doors, including

Press the liftgate.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

L and release to locate the

Press vehicle.

L and hold to sound the

Press panic alarm.

L again to cancel the panic

Press alarm.

See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start

Starting the Vehicle

With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press

3. Immediately after completing

Q .

Step 2, press and hold the parking lamps flash.

/ until

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition switch on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start

page 2‑4

In Brief 1-5

Door Locks

To lock or unlock a door, use the key from the outside or the door lock from the inside.

See Door Locks on page 2‑6.

Power Door Locks

T : The power door lock switches

are located on the driver door.

To unlock the doors, press the right side of the switch.

To lock the doors, remove the ignition key and press the left side of the switch.

See Power Door Locks

page 2‑6

Liftgate

To lock or unlock the liftgate, if the vehicle has this feature, press

Q or

K twice on the Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) transmitter or press the power door lock switch.

To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the underside of the liftgate handle and pull up.

To close the liftgate, pull down using the handle and close until it latches.

See Liftgate on page 2‑8.

Windows

All window switches are located on the driver door. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window.

Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it.

The power windows operate when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power

(RAP)

on page 9‑29

See Power Windows on page 2‑14.

1-6 In Brief

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To move a manual seat forward or rearward:

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.

2. 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.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Power Seats

This vehicle may have power seats.

To adjust the seat location, move the control forward or rearward.

To raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion, move the front or rear of the control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment

page 3‑4

In Brief 1-7

Seat Height Adjuster

On vehicles with this feature, move the lever upward repeatedly to raise the seat.

Move the lever downward repeatedly to lower the seat.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Reclining Seatbacks — Manual

On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, use the lever located on the outboard side of the seat.

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the recline lever.

2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

See Reclining Seatbacks

page 3‑5

Reclining Seatbacks — Power

On seats with power reclining seatbacks, the control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward.

To return the seatback to an upright position, tilt the top of the control forward.

See Reclining Seatbacks

page 3‑5

1-8 In Brief

Lumbar Adjustment

If the vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the inboard side of the driver seatback.

Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support.

Second Row Seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space.

For detailed instructions, see Rear Seats on page 3‑9.

Heated Seats

On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the center console. The engine must be running to operate the heated seats.

M : Press this button to turn on the

heated seat.

Continue to press the button to cycle through the temperature settings.

High = three indicator lights.

Medium = two indicator lights.

Low = one indicator light.

Off = no indicator lights.

The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

For more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2.

In Brief 1-9

Safety Belt

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.

Safety Belts on page 3‑10.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑13.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑19.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) page 3‑50

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

United States

Canada

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and the seat‐mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. See

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑14

for more information.

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

1-10 In Brief

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door.

1. Turn the knob to choose the left (L) or the (R) right mirror.

2. Adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.

3. Return the control to the center position so the mirror cannot be moved.

The mirrors can be manually folded inward toward the vehicle. Return to the original position to use correctly.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑12.

Interior Mirrors

If the vehicle has the manual rearview mirror, it can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind the vehicle. Reduce the glare of headlamps from behind by turning the lever for daytime or nighttime use.

See Manual Rearview Mirror

page 2‑13

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down to a comfortable position.

3. Pull the lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in place.

In Brief 1-11

See Steering Wheel Adjustment page 5‑2

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamp

* : Press this button on the

overhead console to keep the dome lamps and other interior lamps turned off while any door is open. Press this button again to return it to the out position and the lamps automatically come on when any door is opened.

+ : Press this button to turn the

dome lamps on and off while the doors are closed.

Reading Lamps

The reading lamps are located on the overhead console.

To turn the reading lamps on or off, press the button located next to each lamp.

For more information on interior lamps, see:

Dome Lamps on page 6‑5.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

9 : Turns off the exterior lamps.

The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released.

AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.

; : Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, and other exterior lamps.

2 : Turns on the headlamps,

instrument panel lights, and other exterior lamps.

For more information, see:

Exterior Lamp Controls page 6‑1

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2

Automatic Headlamp System page 6‑3

1-12 In Brief

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column.

8: Single wipe, briefly move the lever down. The lever returns to its starting position when released. For several wipes, hold the lever down.

9: Turns the windshield wipers off.

&: Sets a delay between wipes.

Move the switch on top of the lever left for less frequent wipes or right for more frequent wipes.

a : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes.

Windshield Washer

Pull the windshield wiper lever to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer

page 5‑3

Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled by this system. Vehicles with automatic climate control automatically maintain the desired temperature inside the vehicle.

United States version shown, Canada version similar.

In Brief 1-13

A. Fan Control

B. Temperature Control

C. Air Delivery Mode Control

D. Air Conditioning

E. Outside Air

F. Air Recirculation

G. Rear Window Defogger

See Climate Control Systems

page 8‑1 Control System on page 8‑5.

and Automatic Climate

1-14 In Brief

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

O (Power/Volume): Press to turn

the system on and off.

Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™, if equipped.

f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations.

4 (Information) (XM Satellite

Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press to display

additional text information related to

the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3 or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3 or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, "NO INFO" displays.

For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑2.

Storing a Favorite Station

A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.

See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑4.

In Brief 1-15

Setting the Clock

To set the time and date:

1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.

Press

O to turn the radio on.

2. Press

3. Press the softkey located below

4. Turn

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see Clock

page 5‑8

H and the HR, MIN, MM,

DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays.

any one of the tabs that you want to change.

f clockwise or

counterclockwise to increase or decrease the time or date.

Satellite Radio

Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming.

XM Satellite Radio Service

XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service.

For more information refer to:

www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).

See Satellite Radio on page 7‑6.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input, located on the radio faceplate. External devices such as iPod can be connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input using a

3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack cable.

See Auxiliary Devices

page 7‑17

Bluetooth

The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system, microphone and controls.

The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.

See Bluetooth on page 7‑18.

, MP3 players, etc.

1-16 In Brief

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following:

+ / − : Press and release to go to the next or the previous preset radio station or CD track.

K : Press to reject an incoming

call, or to end a call.

v + v − : Move the thumbwheel

up or down to increase or to decrease the volume.

J 0 : Press and release to mute

the system. Press it again to turn the sound back on.

Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with the

OnStar

For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3.

or Bluetooth systems.

Navigation System

The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.

See the vehicle's Navigation System manual for more information.

Cruise Control

The cruise control buttons are on the left side of the steering wheel.

E : Press to turn the cruise control

system on and off. An indicator light comes on.

RES+: Move the thumbwheel up to resume a set speed or to accelerate to a higher speed.

−SET: Press the thumbwheel to set a speed or move the thumbwheel down to decrease the speed.

See Cruise Control on page 9‑42.

In Brief 1-17

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone.

The accessory power outlets are located on the rear of the center storage console and in the rear cargo compartment. There may be a power outlet located inside the instrument panel storage area below the climate controls.

See Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

Sunroof

The sunroof switch is located between the sun visors.

To operate the sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory (RAP). See Retained

Accessory Power (RAP) page 9‑29

Slide and release the switch rearward to express open the sunroof. Slide the switch forward or rearward to stop movement.

Open/Close: The sunshade opens automatically with the sunroof or can be manually operated.

Slide and hold the switch forward to close the sunroof.

Vent Open/Close: Press and hold the switch to vent; pull and hold the switch to close the sunroof.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release the

located on the Instrument panel.

g illuminates and the appropriate

DIC message displays. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑31.

Press the button again to turn traction control back on.

For more information, see Traction

Control System (TCS) page 9‑40

5 button

1-18 In Brief

StabiliTrak

The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold

5 until F illuminates and the

appropriate DIC message displays. See Vehicle Messages

on page 5‑31

Press the button again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see StabiliTrak System on page 9‑41.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The Tire Pressure Monitor System 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 cluster. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑22.

You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor System can alert you about low tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System

on page 10‑52 Monitor Operation on page 10‑54.

and Tire Pressure

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and turns on the change engine oil light when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Press the DIC vehicle information button to display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.

2. Press the DIC Set/Reset button for during 5 seconds to reset the oil life at 100%.

Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

If the change engine oil light is not on, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System

page 10‑10

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

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Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-553-6000

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

As the owner of a new Saturn, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar

If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location to get you the help you need.

Online Owner Center

The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more.

www.gmownercenter.com/saturn (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).

OnStar

OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.

Automatic Crash Response

In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.

How OnStar Service Works

Q : This blue button connects you

to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions.

] : Push this red emergency

button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.

X : Push this button for hands‐free,

voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn navigation.

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Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY

1‐877‐248‐2080, or press speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box.

OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information.

Q to

OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.

The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to

an OnStar call center when pressed,

airbags or ACR system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional

] is pressed, or if the

Q is

information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located.

Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available.

The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion.

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OnStar Steering Wheel Controls

This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls

page 5‑3

On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.

for more information.

Your Responsibility

Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.

If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not

be functioning properly. Press and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated.

Press

Q to confirm that the OnStar

equipment is active.

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Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Delayed Locking . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-7

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Safety Locks . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . 2-8

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 2-9

Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-9

Immobilizer . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . 2-10

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-10

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . ..... 2-12

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-13

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-13

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 2-15

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

WARNING

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Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

The two keys can be used for the ignition and all locks.

The key code is stamped on the key number plate and can be used to make new keys at any dealer/ retailer. Store this information in a safe place outside the vehicle.

Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.

If you are locked out of the vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See

Roadside Assistance Program page 13‑6

for more information.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement page 13‑16

regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:

Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

for information

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