2008 Saturn AURA Hybrid Owners Manual

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Brake Emergencies ................................................ 4-5 Brakes .......................................................... 5-33 Regenerative Braking ................................... 2-29 System Warning Light .................................. 3-32 Braking ........................................................... 4-3 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-19 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-42 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-42 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-41 License Plate Lamps .................................... 5-44 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-44 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ................. 5-42 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-60 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ....... 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations ............................ 5-95 Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-10, 2-32, 4-17, 4-29 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-79 CD, MP3 ....................................................... 3-66 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-39 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-66 Charge/Assist Gage ........................................ 3-42 Charging System Light .................................... 3-32 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-36 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-83 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-35 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-32 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-40 Older Children ............................................. 1-29 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................... 1-47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-50 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-38 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-82 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-80 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-78 Finish Care ................................................. 5-81 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-79 Interior ....................................................... 5-77 Tires .......................................................... 5-83 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-83 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-80 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-80 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-81 Climate Control System Automatic ................................................... 3-19 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-24 Clock, Setting ................................................. 3-57 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-11 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ............................ 5-68 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-15 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-3 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-39 Coolant Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-35 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-25 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-25 Cooling System .............................................. 5-28 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-40 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-38 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ................................ 7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-6 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ................ 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-14 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-7 Service Publications Ordering Information .............................................. 7-15 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-14 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Headlamps ........................................ 3-14 Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-8 Diesel Running Out of Fuel .................................... 2-32 Disc, MP3 ...................................................... 3-66 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-16 Door Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-8 Door Ajar Reminder ....................................... 2-8 Locks .......................................................... 2-7 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-9 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-43 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-44 DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-51 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-46 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-14 Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-16 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 4-16 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-16 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-14 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-22 Winter ........................................................ 4-17 EDR ............................................................. 7-16 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-86 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-89 Fuses ........................................................ 5-87 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-87 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-86 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-92 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-86 Electronic Stability Control ................................. 4-8 Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light ........... 3-34 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-20 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-36 Coolant ...................................................... 5-22 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-25 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-35 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-14 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-32 Oil ............................................................. 5-15 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-18 Overheating ................................................ 5-26 Starting ...................................................... 2-21 Entry/Exit Lighting ........................................... 3-16 Event Data Recorders ..................................... 7-17 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-28 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-20 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-83 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-67 Fluid ............................................................. 5-22 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-32 Folding Rear Seat ............................................ 1-8 ............................................................... 5-6 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-7 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-11 Filling the Tank ............................................. 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-8 Gage ......................................................... 3-41 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-6 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-6 Running Out of ........................................... 2-32 Fuel Economy Light ........................................ 3-43 Fuses ........................................................... 5-87 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-89 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-87 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-92 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-86 Gage Fuel .......................................................... 3-41 Speedometer .............................................. 3-27 Tachometer ................................................. 3-27 Gage, Charge/Assist ........................................ 3-42 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-6 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-6 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-38 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-41 Headlamps .................................................... 3-13 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-42 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-14 Delayed ..................................................... 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-42 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-14 Headlamps Off in Park (P) ............................... 3-14 Heater ........................................................... 3-19 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-40 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-16 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-16 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-12 Release ..................................................... 5-13 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-15 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-20 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-32 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-52 Inﬂator Kit, Tire ............................................... 5-68 Instrument Panel Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness .................................................. 3-16 Cluster ....................................................... 3-26 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-36 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-3 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-47 Lamps Dome ........................................................ 3-16 Overhead Console Reading .......................... 3-17 Trunk ......................................................... 3-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-22 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-40 License Plate Lamps ....................................... 5-44 Lift Seat, Power ............................................... 1-8 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-29 Antilock Brake System Warning ..................... 3-33 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-32 Charging System ......................................... 3-32 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-40 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-35 Fuel Economy ............................................. 3-43 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-40 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-36 Light (cont.) Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-39 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-30 Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-28 Security ..................................................... 3-40 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-35 Light, Auto Stop Mode ..................................... 3-42 Lighting Entry/Exit ................................................... 3-16 Parade Dimming .......................................... 3-17 Lights ............................................................ 3-13 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-14 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-22 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-10 Locks Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-8 Door ........................................................... 2-7 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-10 Power Door .................................................. 2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-9 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-12 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-14 Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 6-13 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-36 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-3 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Manual, Using .................................................... iii Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-46 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-34 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-34 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-35 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-34 MP3 ............................................................. 3-66 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4 Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-19 Odometer ...................................................... 3-27 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-27 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-12 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-15 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-39 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-18 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-29 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-18 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-35 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-24 Outlets Outside Accessory Power ......................................... 3-18 Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-35 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-34 Overhead Console Reading Lamps .................... 3-17 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Paint, Damage ............................................... 5-83 Parade Dimming ............................................. 3-17 Park Brake .................................................... 2-28 Park (P) Shifting Into ................................................ 2-29 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-31 Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P) .................. 3-14 Parking Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-30 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-63 Passing ......................................................... 4-12 PASS-Key® III+ .............................................. 2-17 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ................................ 2-18 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ....... 5-4 Power Door Locks .................................................. 2-7 Electrical System ......................................... 5-86 Lift Seat ....................................................... 1-8 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-21 Seat ............................................................ 1-3 Windows .................................................... 2-13 Pressure Cap ................................................. 5-25 Privacy .......................................................... 7-16 Event Data Recorders .................................. 7-17 Navigation System ....................................... 7-18 OnStar ....................................................... 7-18 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ....................... 7-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-8 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), Privacy ...................................................... 7-18 Radios .......................................................... 3-56 Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-58 Radios Reception ................................................... 3-73 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-57 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-72 Rear Door Security Locks .................................. 2-9 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-34 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-34 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-27 Regenerative Braking ...................................... 2-29 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ..................................................... 2-4 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-44 Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...................... 6-13 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-15 Saturn ....................................................... 7-15 United States Government ............................ 7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-70 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-71 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-21 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-22 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-13 Running Out of Fuel ........................................ 2-32 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-28 Care of ...................................................... 5-79 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-22 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-28 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-10 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-3 Power Lift Seat ............................................. 1-8 Power Seats ................................................. 1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 1-8 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-47 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-50 Security Light ................................................. 3-40 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .......................................... 5-5 Service (cont.) California Pershlorate Materials Requirements ............................................ 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-36 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15 Service, Scheduling Appointments ....................... 7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-68 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-83 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-29 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-31 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ................................. 5-95 Speedometer .................................................. 3-27 Split Folding Rear Seat ..................................... 1-8 Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-21 Steering ........................................................ 4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-72 Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic ..................... 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-39 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-39 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-38 Glove Box .................................................. 2-38 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-21 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-15 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-39 10 T Tachometer .................................................... 3-27 Taillamps Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ................................. 5-42 Telescopic Wheel .............................................. 3-6 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-72 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-15 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-15 PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-17 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ............................. 2-18 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Time, Setting .................................................. 3-57 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-35 Tires ............................................................. 5-46 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .......................... 5-82 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-60 Chains ....................................................... 5-66 Cleaning .................................................... 5-83 Different Size .............................................. 5-62 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-67 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-52 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-58 Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 5-55 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-53 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ................... 5-68 Tires (cont.) Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-47 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-49 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-62 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-64 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-64 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-59 Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-27 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-29 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-27 Towing Traction Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-6 Traction Control System ................................... 3-34 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-22 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-26 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-27 Trunk ............................................................ 2-10 Trunk Lamps .................................................. 3-17 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-62 Using this Manual ............................................... iii 11 V Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-3 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-22 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-16 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-85 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-85 Vehicle Personalization DIC ........................................................... 3-51 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-24 Visors ........................................................... 2-15 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-64 Different Size .............................................. 5-62 Replacement ............................................... 5-64 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-38 Windows ....................................................... 2-12 Power ........................................................ 2-13 Windshield Washer ........................................................ 3-9 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-32 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-45 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-81 Wiper Fuses ............................................... 5-86 Wipers ......................................................... 3-8 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-17 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-25 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-46 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv XM Radio Messages ....................................... 3-71 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-74 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 12

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