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Your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service, and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance.
In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an
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owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Calling for Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representatives: (cid:129) Your name, home address, and
home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle
(cid:129) Model, year, color, and license
plate number of the vehicle (cid:129) Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) and delivery date of the vehicle (cid:129) Description of the problem
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Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, fines, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification.
Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair.
Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating retailers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada) and extended powertrain warranty in both the U.S. and Canada. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information.
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Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Saturn helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your retailer can offer you one of the following:
Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation. Retailers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the retailer’s area.
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the retailer’s shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Saturn for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your retailer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your retailer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental.
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Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every retailer. Please contact your retailer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate retailer personnel. Saturn reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion.
Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions.
Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty.
Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions.
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Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty.
Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment.
Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms.
Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs.
If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. (cid:129) Check to make sure that you are
all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
(cid:129) Give only the necessary and
requested information to police and other parties involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against post-crash legal action.
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If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 11-5 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number.
(cid:129) Remove any valuables from your
vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle.
(cid:129) Gather the important information
you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), insurance
company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the crash. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are drivable.
(cid:129) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/ retailer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time.
(cid:129) Once you have an estimate, read
it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity.
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty.
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Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits.
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying Saturn Corporation. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it could open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it could order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer or Saturn Corporation. To contact NHTSA, call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington D.C., 20590
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Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify Saturn. Call 1-800-553-6000, or write: Saturn Corporation 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Drop 371-999-S24
Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500
In Canada, call 1-800-263-1999, or write: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals A variety of publications are available to you. Saturn service manuals are written for trained technicians, and in some cases, specialized tools and equipment are necessary to complete certain repairs. However, the manuals are available to owners who either have the training, or wish to gain a greater understanding of the technical aspect of their Saturn. For additional publications information or to order publications in the United States, call toll free 1-800-2-SATURN or visit www.saturn-publications.com to order on-line. In Canada, Saturn service manuals are available by calling toll free 1-800-551-4123.
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Owner Publications Information on how to obtain product bulletins and as described below is applicable only in the fifty U.S. states and the District of Columbia, and only for cars and light trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). Copies of individual bulletins are also at your participating Saturn retailer. You can ask to see them. In Canada, information relating to product service bulletins can be obtained by contacting your Saturn retailer.
Service Bulletins Saturn regularly sends its retailers useful service bulletins about Saturn products. Saturn monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. You can get these bulletins, too.
Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles. Your Saturn retailer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle. To order Saturn bulletins, call Saturn Publications at 1-800-2-SATURN or visit saturn-publications.com to order online.
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your Saturn vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings.
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Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: (cid:129) How various systems in your
vehicle were operating
(cid:129) Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened
(cid:129) How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal
(cid:129) How fast the vehicle was
traveling
This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Saturn will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of Saturn’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that Saturn collects or receives may also be used for Saturn research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
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OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 4-38 in this manual for more information.
Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in Saturn vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Saturn system containing personal information.
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✍ NOTES
A
Accessories and
Modifications ...................... 9-3
Accessory Power Outlets ...... 4-10
Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle .... 1-35
Additives, Fuel ..................... 8-36
Add-On ElectricalEquipment ....................... 9-33
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ....... 9-11
Air Conditioning ..................... 7-1
AirbagPassenger Status
Indicator ....................... 4-15
Readiness Light ................ 4-14
System, Replacing PartsAfter a Crash ................ 1-36
Airbag System ..................... 1-23Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ........................ 1-35
Check ............................. 1-36
How Does an AirbagRestrain? ..................... 1-28
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ........................ 1-34
Airbag System (cont.)
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? ........................ 1-28
What Will You See After
an Airbag Inflates? ........ 1-29
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? ........................ 1-27
Where Are the
Airbags? .............. 1-25, 1-30
............ 6-25Antenna, Fixed Mast Antilock Brake
System (ABS) .................. 8-18
Anti-lock Brake, System
Warning Light ................... 4-18
Appearance Care
Chemical Paint Spotting ..... 9-79
Exterior Cleaning .............. 9-75
Finish Damage ................. 9-79
Interior Cleaning ............... 9-72
Sheet Metal Damage ........ 9-78
Underbody Maintenance .... 9-79
Vehicle Care/AppearanceMaterials ...................... 9-80
Appointments, Scheduling
Service ........................... 11-8
INDEX
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Audio System ........................ 6-1
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls ....................... 6-24
Fixed Mast Antenna .......... 6-25
Radio Reception ............... 6-25
Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 6-24
Audio System(s) .................... 6-2
Automatic TransmissionFluid ............................... 9-12
Operation .......................... 8-5System Warning Light
Battery ............................... 9-25
Run-Down Protection .......... 5-4
Brakes ............................... 9-22
....... 4-17
Braking ............................... 8-17
Break-In, New Vehicle ............ 8-2
Bulb Replacement ................ 9-28
Front Turn Signal Lamps ... 9-28
Halogen Bulbs .................. 9-28
Headlamp Aiming .............. 9-26
License Plate Lamps ......... 9-32
Replacement Bulbs ........... 9-33
Taillamps ................. 9-29, 9-30
Buying New Tires ................. 9-54i-2
INDEX
California Fuel ..................... 8-35
California PerchlorateMaterials Requirements ....... 9-3
California Proposition 65
Warning ............................ 9-3
Canadian Owners ..................... ii Capacities andSpecifications ................... 10-2
Carbon Monoxide ......... 8-14, 8-27
Care, Safety Belts ................ 1-22
Cargo Cover ......................... 3-1
Cargo Tie Downs ................... 3-1
Cautions and Notices ............... iii Chains, Tire ........................ 9-59
Charging System Light .......... 4-17
CheckEngine Light
.................... 4-20
Chemical Paint Spotting ........ 9-79
Child RestraintsChild Restraint Systems ..... 1-41
Infants and YoungChildren ....................... 1-38
Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children ....... 1-45
Child Restraints (cont.)
Customer Assistance
Older Children .................. 1-37
Securing .................. 1-50, 1-53
Where to Put theRestraint ...................... 1-43
Cleaning
Exterior ........................... 9-75
Interior ............................ 9-72
Underbody Maintenance .... 9-79
Climate Control System .......... 7-1
Outlet Adjustment ............... 7-4
Clutch, Hydraulic .................. 9-12
Collision Damage Repair ..... 11-10
Compact Spare Tire ............. 9-67
Content Theft-Deterrent .......... 2-9
Control of a Vehicle .............. 8-17
CoolantEngine ............................ 9-12
Engine TemperatureWarning Light
............... 4-19
Cooling System ................... 9-16
Cruise Control ....................... 4-5
Cruise Control Light .............. 4-24
Cupholders ........................... 3-1Information Courtesy
Transportation ....... 11-4, 11-8
Customer Assistance
Offices ......................... 11-5
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure .................... 11-1
GM Mobility
Reimbursement Program ....................... 11-5
Reporting Safety
Defects to Saturn ........................ 11-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ................ 11-14
Reporting Safety Defects
to the United States Government ................ 11-13
Roadside Assistance
Program ....................... 11-5
Service Publications
Ordering Information ..... 11-14
D
Daytime Running Lamps ......... 5-2
Defensive Driving ................. 8-16
Delayed Headlamps ............... 5-2
Doing Your OwnService Work ..................... 9-4
Dome Lamps ........................ 5-3
DoorAjar Light ........................ 4-24
Locks ............................... 2-5
Power Door Locks .............. 2-5
Rear Door Security Locks .... 2-6Driver Information
Center (DIC) .................... 4-26
DIC Operation andDisplays ............... 4-27, 4-31
DIC Warnings and
Messages .................... 4-37
Driving
At Night .......................... 8-24
Before a Long Trip ............ 8-26
Defensive ........................ 8-16
Drunken .......................... 8-16
Highway Hypnosis ............ 8-26Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads .... 8-26
In Rain and on WetRoads ......................... 8-25
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get it Out
.................... 8-30
Winter ............................. 8-27
Winter Mode Light ............ 4-23EDR ................................. 11-15
Electrical SystemAdd-On Equipment ............ 9-33
Engine CompartmentFuse Block ................... 9-34
Fuses ............................. 9-34
Headlamp Wiring .............. 9-33
Power Windows andOther Power Options ........................ 9-34
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block ........................... 9-36
Windshield Wiper Fuses .... 9-34INDEX
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter ............... 9-11
Check and ServiceEngine Soon Light ............................ 4-20
Coolant ........................... 9-12
Coolant TemperatureWarning Light
............... 4-19
Engine Compartment
Overview ....................... 9-6
Exhaust ........................... 8-14
Oil ................................... 9-7
Oil Life System .................. 9-9
Overheating ..................... 9-15
Starting ............................. 8-3
Engine Heater ....................... 8-4
Entry Lighting ........................ 5-3
Event Data Recorders ......... 11-16
Extender, Safety Belt ............ 1-22
Exterior Lamps ...................... 5-1
Exterior Lamps OffReminder ........................ 4-24
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Filter
Engine Air Cleaner ............ 9-11
Finish Damage .................... 9-79
Fixed Mast Antenna ............. 6-25
Flashers, Hazard Warning ....... 4-4
Flash-to-Pass ........................ 4-8
Flat Tire .............................. 9-60
Flat Tire, Changing ............... 9-60
Flat Tire, Storing .................. 9-66
Fluid .................................. 9-12
Automatic Transmission ..... 9-12
Power Steering ................. 9-20
Windshield Washer ........... 9-20Fog Lamp
Fog .................................. 5-2
Fog Lamp Light ................... 4-23
Fuel ................................... 8-35
Additives ......................... 8-36
California Fuel .................. 8-35
Filling a Portable FuelContainer ..................... 8-38
Filling the Tank ................. 8-37
Fuels in ForeignCountries ..................... 8-36
Fuel (cont.)
Gage .............................. 4-25
Gasoline Octane ............... 8-35
Gasoline Specifications ...... 8-35
Low Warning Light ............ 4-25
Fuses ................................. 9-34Engine Compartment
Fuse Block ................... 9-34
Rear Compartment
Fuse Block ................... 9-36
Windshield Wiper .............. 9-34Gage
Fuel ................................ 4-25
Speedometer ................... 4-13
Tachometer ...................... 4-13Gasoline
Octane ............................ 8-35
Specifications ................... 8-35
Glove Box ............................ 3-1
GM MobilityReimbursement Program .......................... 11-5
Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 4-4
Head Restraints ..................... 1-5
HeadlampAiming ............................ 9-26
Headlamp Wiring ................. 9-33
HeadlampsBulb Replacement ............. 9-28
Daytime Running Lamps ..... 5-2
Delayed ............................ 5-2
Exterior Lamps ................... 5-1
Flash-to-Pass ..................... 4-8
Front Turn Signal Lamps ... 9-28
Halogen Bulbs .................. 9-28
High/Low Beam Changer ..... 4-8
Heater ................................. 7-1
Engine .............................. 8-4
Height Adjuster, Seat .............. 1-2
Highbeam On Light .............. 4-24
High-Speed Operation,Tires ............................... 9-47
Highway Hypnosis ................ 8-26
Hill and Mountain Roads ....... 8-26Hood
Release ............................ 9-5
Horn .................................... 4-4
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly .......................... 1-12
Hydraulic Clutch ................... 9-12Keyless Entry System ............ 2-3
Keys .................................... 2-2Ignition Positions ................... 8-2
Immobilizer ........................... 2-7
Immobilizer Operation ............. 2-8
Infants and YoungChildren, Restraints ........... 1-38
Inflation - Tire Pressure ......... 9-46
Instrument PanelBrightness ......................... 5-3
Cluster ............................ 4-12
Overview ........................... 4-2Jump Starting ...................... 9-68
Labeling, Tire Sidewall .......... 9-40
LampRear Compartment ............. 5-4
Lamps
Dome ............................... 5-3
Exterior, Off Reminder ....... 4-24
Reading ............................ 5-3
................ 1-17Lap-Shoulder Belt LATCH System
Child Restraints ................ 1-45
Replacing Parts After aCrash .......................... 1-50
License Plate Lamps ............ 9-32
LiftgateCarbon Monoxide ............... 2-6
Light
Airbag Readiness ............. 4-14
Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Warning .............. 4-18
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Light (cont.)
Brake System Warning ...... 4-17
Charging System .............. 4-17
Cruise Control .................. 4-24
Door Ajar ......................... 4-24
Engine CoolantTemperature Warning ..... 4-19
Fog Lamp ........................ 4-23
Highbeam On ................... 4-24
Low Fuel Warning ............. 4-25
Low Oil Level ................... 4-23
Malfunction Indicator ......... 4-20
Oil Pressure ..................... 4-22
Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator ....................... 4-15
Safety Belt Reminders ....... 4-14
Service Vehicle Soon ........ 4-24
StabiliTrak® Indicator ......... 4-19
Tire Pressure ................... 4-19
Winter Driving Mode .......... 4-23Entry ................................ 5-3
Exterior Lamps ................... 5-1
Flash-to-Pass ..................... 4-8
High/Low Beam Changer ..... 4-8Lighting
Lights
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INDEX
Loading Your Vehicle ............ 8-30
LocksDoor ................................. 2-5
Power Door ....................... 2-5
Rear Door Security Locks .... 2-6
Loss of Control .................... 8-23
Low Fuel Warning Light ........ 4-25
Lumbar Seat Adjustment ......... 1-3Malfunction Indicator Light ..... 4-20
Manual Seats ........................ 1-2
Manual TransmissionFluid ............................... 9-12
Operation .......................... 8-9
Manual, Using .......................... ii MessageDIC Warnings and
Messages .................... 4-37
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror ..... 2-12
Outside ........................... 2-12
Outside Power Mirrors ....... 2-12
MyGMLink.com .................... 11-4Navigation System,
Privacy .......................... 11-17
New Vehicle Break-In ............. 8-2
Notices and Cautions ............... iiiOutside
Mirrors ............................ 2-12
Power Mirrors .................. 2-12
Owner Checks, Service .......... 9-5
Owners, Canadian .................... iiOdometer ........................... 4-13
Odometers, Trip ................... 4-13
Off-Road Recovery ............... 8-22
OilEngine .............................. 9-7
Low Oil Level Light ........... 4-23
Pressure Light .................. 4-22
Oil, Engine Oil Life System ..... 9-9
Older Children, Restraints ...... 1-37
Online Owner Center ............ 11-4
OnStar, Privacy .................. 11-17
OnStar® System, seeOnStar® Manual ............... 4-38
.................. 7-4Outlet Adjustment Outlets
Accessory Power .............. 4-10
Paint, Damage ..................... 9-79
ParkShifting Into ..................... 8-11
Shifting Out of .................. 8-13
Park Brake .......................... 8-10
ParkingOver Things That Burn ...... 8-13
Parking Your Vehicle ............ 8-13
Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator .......................... 4-15
Passing .............................. 8-23
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements, California ...... 9-3
Power
Door Locks ........................ 2-5
Electrical System .............. 9-34
Retained Accessory (RAP) ... 8-3Power (cont.)
Steering Fluid ................... 9-20
Windows ......................... 2-10
Pressure Cap ...................... 9-15
Privacy ............................. 11-15
Event Data Recorders ..... 11-16
Navigation System .......... 11-17
OnStar .......................... 11-17
Radio FrequencyIdentification ................ 11-17
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID), Privacy .......................... 11-17
Radio(s) ............................... 6-2
RadiosReception ........................ 6-25
Theft-Deterrent ................. 6-24
Reading Lamps ..................... 5-3
Rear Compartment Lamp ........ 5-4
Rear Door Security Locks ....... 2-6Rear Heated Seats ................ 1-6
Rear Seat Operation .............. 1-7
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper .............................. 4-10
Rearview Mirrors .................. 2-12
Reclining Seatbacks ............... 1-3
Recreational VehicleTowing ............................ 9-72
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System .................... 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System, Operation .......................... 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire
and Installing the Spare Tire ....................... 9-62
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools ........................ 9-61
Replacement Bulbs .............. 9-33
Replacing LATCHSystem Parts After a Crash ........................... 1-50
INDEX
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Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government ..... 11-14
Saturn ........................... 11-14
United StatesGovernment ................ 11-13
Restraint System Check
Replacing Airbag System
Parts After a Crash ........ 1-36
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash ....................... 1-23
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) ..................... 8-3
Roadside
Assistance Program .......... 11-5
Rocking Your Vehicle
to Get it Out .................... 8-30
Running the Vehicle
While Parked ................... 8-14
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INDEX
Safety Belts .......................... 1-8
Care of ........................... 1-22
Check ............................. 1-22
How to Wear SafetyBelts Properly ............... 1-12
Lap-Shoulder Belt ............. 1-17
Reminder Light ................. 4-14
Replacing Parts Aftera Crash ....................... 1-23
Safety Belt Extender ......... 1-22
Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy .................... 1-21
Seats
Head Restraints ................. 1-5
Heated Seats - Rear ........... 1-6
Height Adjuster .................. 1-2
Lumbar Adjustment ............. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation ........... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks ............ 1-3Securing Child
Restraints ................ 1-50, 1-53
Service ................................ 9-2
Accessories and
Modifications .................. 9-3
Adding Equipment to the
Outside of the Vehicle ..... 9-4
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements .... 9-3
California Proposition 65
Warning ......................... 9-3
Doing Your Own Work ........ 9-4
Engine Soon Light ............ 4-20
Owner Checks ................... 9-5
Publications OrderingInformation ................. 11-14
Vehicle Soon Light ............ 4-24Service, Scheduling
Appointments ................... 12-8
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .... 1-34
Sheet Metal Damage ............ 9-78
Shifting Into Park ................. 8-11
Shifting Out of Park .............. 8-13
Signals, Turn andLane-Change ..................... 4-8
Spare Tire Compact ......................... 9-67
Installing .......................... 9-62
Removing ........................ 9-61
Storing ............................ 9-66
Specifications, Capacities ...... 10-2
Speedometer ....................... 4-13
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ..... 4-19
Stabilitrak® System ............... 8-19
Starting the Engine ................ 8-3
Steering .............................. 8-20
Steering Wheel Controls,Audio .............................. 6-24
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...... 4-4
Storage AreasCupholders ........................ 3-1
Glove Box ......................... 3-1Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,
or Snow .......................... 8-29
Sun Visors .......................... 2-11
Sunroof .............................. 2-13T
Tachometer ......................... 4-13
Taillamps .................... 9-29, 9-30
Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........... 6-24
Theft-Deterrent Systems ......... 2-7
Content Theft-Deterrent ....... 2-9
Immobilizer ........................ 2-7
Immobilizer Operation ......... 2-8
Tilt Wheel ............................. 4-4
TirePressure Light .................. 4-19
Tires .................................. 9-38
Buying New Tires ............. 9-54
Chains ............................ 9-59
Changing a Flat Tire ......... 9-60
Compact Spare Tire .......... 9-67
Different Size ................... 9-55
High-Speed Operation ....... 9-47
If a Tire Goes Flat ............ 9-60
Inflation - Tire Pressure ..... 9-46Tires (cont.)
Inspection and Rotation ..... 9-51
Installing the Spare Tire ..... 9-62
Pressure MonitorOperation ..................... 9-50
Pressure Monitor
System ........................ 9-48
Removing the Flat Tire ...... 9-62
Removing the SpareTire and Tools ............... 9-61
Storing a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools ............... 9-66
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....... 9-40
Tire Terminology andDefinitions .................... 9-43
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ....................... 9-56
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance ................. 9-58
Wheel Replacement .......... 9-58INDEX
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Tires (cont.)
When It Is Time for
New Tires .................... 9-53
Winter Tires ..................... 9-39Towing
Recreational Vehicle .......... 9-72
Towing a Trailer ................ 9-72
Your Vehicle ..................... 9-72Stabilitrak® System ........... 8-19
Traction
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic ................ 9-12
Fluid, Manual ................... 9-12Transmission Operation,
Automatic .......................... 8-5
Transmission Operation,
Manual ............................. 8-9
Trip Odometers .................... 4-13
Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals ............................. 4-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever ................................ 4-4
Windshield (cont.)
Wiper Fuses .................... 9-34
Wipers .............................. 4-9Windshield, Rear Washer/
Wiper .............................. 4-10
Winter Driving ...................... 8-27
Winter Driving Mode Light ..... 4-23
Winter Tires ........................ 9-39i-10
INDEX
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ........................... 9-56
Using this Manual ..................... iiVehicle
Control ............................ 8-17
Loading ........................... 8-30
Parking Your .................... 8-13
Running While Parked ....... 8-14
Service Soon Light ........... 4-24
Symbols .............................. iiiVehicle Data Recording
and Privacy .................... 11-15
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ................... 10-1
Service PartsIdentification Label ......... 10-1
Ventilation Adjustment ............. 7-4
Visors ................................. 2-11Warning Lights, Gages
and Indicators .................. 4-11
Warnings
DIC Warnings and
Messages .................... 4-37
Hazard Warning Flashers .... 4-4Wheels
Alignment and Tire
Balance ....................... 9-58
Different Size ................... 9-55
Replacement .................... 9-58
Where to Put the Restraint .... 1-43
Windows ............................. 2-10
Power ............................. 2-10Windshield
Washer ........................... 4-10
Washer Fluid .................... 9-20
Wiper BladeReplacement
................ 9-21
2008 Saturn Astra Owner Manual M
Seats and Restraints ......... 1-1
Front Seats .................... 1-2
Rear Seats .................... 1-7
Safety Belts ................... 1-8
Airbag System .............. 1-23
Child Restraints ............. 1-37Keys Doors and Locks Theft-Deterrent Systems Windows Mirrors Sunroof
Keys, Doors and Windows ............................ 2-1
............................. 2-2
............ 2-5
... 2-7
...................... 2-10
......................... 2-12
........................ 2-13
Storage .............................. 3-1
......................... 3-1Storage
Instruments and Controls ............................. 4-1
Instrument Panel
Overview
.................... 4-2
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
............ 4-11
Tire Changing Jump Starting Towing Appearance Care
............... 9-60
............... 9-68
........................ 9-72
.......... 9-72
Technical Data ................. 10-1
...... 10-1Vehicle Identification Capacities and Specifications
............ 10-2
Customer Information ...... 11-1
..... 11-1Customer Information Reporting Safety
Defects
................... 11-13
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
............. 11-15
Index ................................... i-1Driver Information
Lighting
Center (DIC)
............. 4-26
OnStar® System ............ 4-38
Lighting ............................. 5-1
......................... 5-1
Infotainment ...................... 6-1
............. 6-1
Climate Controls ............... 7-1
............. 7-1
Driving and Operating ....... 8-1Climate Controls
Audio System(s)
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle Fuel
................ 8-2
...... 8-16
............................ 8-35Vehicle Service and Care ............................ 9-1
Service .......................... 9-2
Owner Checks ................ 9-5
Headlamp Aiming .......... 9-26
Bulb Replacement ......... 9-28
Electrical System ........... 9-33
Tires ........................... 9-38ii
Preface
SATURN and the SATURN Emblem are registered trademarks, and the name ASTRA is a trademark of Saturn Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Saturn reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
helminc.comPropriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante: Helm Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
helminc.comUsing this Manual Read this owner manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures and words work together to explain things.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 94701908 B Second Printing
©2007 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Index 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.
Cautions and Notices There are a number of safety cautions in this book. A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could cause injury if the warning is ignored.
{ CAUTION
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions.
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.” Notices are also used in this manual. Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
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A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Other manuals may use CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words.
Vehicle 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.
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✍ NOTES
Seats and Restraints
1-1
Child Restraints Older Children ..................1-37
Infants and Young Children ..........................1-38
Child Restraint Systems ....1-41
Where to Put the Restraint .........................1-43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ..........................1-45
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash ...........................1-50
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) .....1-50
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat) ...........1-53Seats and Restraints
Front Seats Manual Seats .....................1-2
Seat Height Adjuster ...........1-2
Lumbar Seat Adjustment ....1-3
Reclining Seatbacks ...........1-3
Head Restraints ..................1-5
Heated Seats .....................1-6
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation ...........1-7
Safety Belts Safety Belts ........................1-8
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ..........................1-12
Lap-Shoulder Belt .............1-17
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .......................1-21
Safety Belt Extender .........1-22
Safety Belt Check .............1-22Care of Safety Belts .........1-22
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash ...........................1-23Airbag System Airbag System ..................1-23
Where Are the Airbags? ...1-25
When Should an Airbag Inflate? ............................1-27
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ............................1-28
How Does an Airbag Restrain? ........................1-28
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ..........1-29
Passenger Sensing System ............................1-30
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ............................1-34
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ............................1-35
Airbag System Check .......1-36
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash .........1-361-2
Seats and Restraints
Front Seats Manual Seats
{ CAUTION
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
To move a manual seat forward or rearward:
Seat Height Adjuster
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.
To raise and lower the manual seat, move the lever up or down repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height.
Lumbar Seat Adjustment
Reclining Seatbacks
{ CAUTION
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
On seats with this feature, turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support.
Seats and Restraints
1-3
{ CAUTION
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.
1-4
Seats and Restraints
Seatback Latches (Three Door Model) For easy entry/exit to the rear seats on three door models:
To adjust a manual reclining seatback, turn the knob. Do not lean on the seatback while adjusting it.
1. Lift the lever, and tilt the seatback
forward.
2. Lower the lever and move the entire seat completely forward.
{ CAUTION
If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
To return the seat to the upright position: 1. Remove any objects in front of or
behind the seat.
2. Move the entire seat rearward. 3. Lift the lever located on the
outboard side of the seat and return the seatback to the upright position.
4. Lower the lever then push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked in place.
Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints.
{ CAUTION
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Seats and Restraints
1-5
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
To adjust the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint. Pull up or push down on the restraint to adjust it. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle’s front seat head restraints are not designed to be removed.
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Seats and Restraints
Active Head Restraint System
To adjust the headrest in the rear seat center position, pull up to raise it. To lower the headrest, press the buttons located on the top of the seatback and push the head rest down. The vehicle’s rear seat headrests are not designed to be removed.
The vehicle has an active head restraint system in the front seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from behind.
Rear Seat Headrests The vehicle has headrests in all seating positions of the rear seats. The headrests in the rear outboard positions adjust like the front seat head restraints.
Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls for each seat are located on the center of the instrument panel. To operate the heated seats the ignition must be on.
M (Heated Seat): Press this button to turn on the heated seat. The light on the button will come on to indicate that the feature is working. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heat to the seat off. The number of indicator lights above the button will show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
Seats and Restraints
1-7
To lower the seatback:
1. Press the button located on the top of the seatback to release it.
2. Fold the seatback forward.
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation
{ CAUTION
If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
{ CAUTION
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Folding the Seatback Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Before folding the seatback down, the safety belt must be unbuckled and not in the storage clip. The front seat must be moved all the way forward, and not reclined. The headrest must be completely lowered.
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Seats and Restraints
To return the seat to the sitting position:
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
4. Remove the safety belt from the
storage clip.
The seatback must be locked or you will not be able to pull out and use the rear center safety belt. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
1. Make sure the safety belt is
through the storage clip.
2. Lift the seatback and push it rearward until it is locked in the sitting position.
Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.
{ CAUTION
Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from it and be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.
{ CAUTION
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4-14.
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in
