2007 Saturn Relay Owners Manual

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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. 549 If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. (cid:127) Try to relax and then check to make sure you (cid:127) 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 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident 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:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 543 for more information. (cid:127) 550 (cid:127) 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:127) 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:127) 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 accident. 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. (cid:127) 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 driveable. (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a Saturn 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:127) 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. 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. 551 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 may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer or Saturn Corporation. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 552 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may 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, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. U.S. customers can call the Saturn Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-553-6000, or write: Saturn Corporation 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Drop 371-999-S24 Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-1999. Or, write to: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service 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. 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. 553 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 www.saturn-publications.com to order online. 554 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..................... 412 Accessory Inﬂator ........................................ 480 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .......................... 203 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..................................................... 100 Additives, Fuel ............................................ 415 Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 511 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ............................. 428 Air Conditioning .................................. 205, 209 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ....................... 224 Readiness Light ....................................... 223 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .......................................... 547 Airbag System ............................................... 83 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................... 100 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .................. 91 Passenger Sensing System ....................... 93 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 99 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 91 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ................................................. 92 Airbag System (cont.) When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ................. 89 Where Are the Airbags? ............................. 86 Antenna, Fixed Mast ................................... 355 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .................................................... 356 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 363 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....... 227 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels .................................... 507 Care of Safety Belts ................................ 504 Chemical Paint Spotting ........................... 508 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .............. 505 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 501 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 502 Finish Care .............................................. 505 Finish Damage ......................................... 508 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 504 Leather .................................................... 503 Sheet Metal Damage ............................... 508 Tires ........................................................ 507 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 508 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 509 555 Appearance Care (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 505 Weatherstrips ........................................... 504 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ........................................ 506 Audio System(s) .......................................... 270 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ................. 353 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 355 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 355 Chime Level Adjustment ........................... 356 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................. 355 Mobile Digital Media System .................... 330 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................ 294 Radio with CD ......................................... 272 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................... 325, 328 Setting the Time ...................................... 272 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................ 352 Understanding Radio Reception ............... 354 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...... 356 Automatic Door Lock ................................... 117 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................................................ 430 Operation ................................................. 143 556 Battery ........................................................ 449 Electric Power Management ..................... 198 Run-Down Protection ............................... 199 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 382 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 363 Emergencies ............................................ 365 Parking .................................................... 147 System Warning Light .............................. 226 Brakes ........................................................ 445 Braking ....................................................... 362 Braking in Emergencies ............................... 365 Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 138 Bucket Seats, Rear ....................................... 14 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 455 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps .................................... 457 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 455 License Plate Lamps ................................ 459 Replacement Bulbs .................................. 460 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..................................... 458 Buying New Tires ........................................ 474 C Calibration ................................................... 240 California Fuel ............................................. 415 California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 413 Canadian Owners ........................................... 3 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ...................... 518 Captain Chairs, Rear ..................................... 22 Carbon Monoxide .............. 128, 151, 386, 398 Care of Safety Belts ............................................. 504 Your CD and DVD Player ........................ 355 Your CDs and DVDs ................................ 355 Cargo Lamp ................................................ 198 CD, MP3 ..................................................... 287 Chains, Tire ................................................. 480 Charging System Light ................................ 226 Check Engine Light ............................................ 229 Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 420 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 508 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................. 63 Infants and Young Children ........................ 59 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..... 69 Child Restraints (cont.) Older Children ........................................... 56 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position .......................................... 77 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................. 79 Where to Put the Restraint ........................ 67 Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 356 Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 205 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .................................... 507 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ............................. 505 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 502 Finish Care .............................................. 505 Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 501 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 504 Leather .................................................... 503 Tires ........................................................ 507 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 508 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 505 Weatherstrips ........................................... 504 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ........................................ 506 557 Climate Control System ............................... 205 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ........... 217 Dual ......................................................... 209 Outlet Adjustment ..................................... 212 Rear ............................................... 212, 215 Collision Damage Repair ............................. 548 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ................. 52 Compact Spare Tire .................................... 500 Compass ..................................................... 240 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 133 Control of a Vehicle ..................................... 362 Convenience Net ......................................... 173 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ........................ 228 Heater, Engine ......................................... 141 Cooling System ........................................... 438 Cruise Control ............................................. 188 Cruise Control Light .................................... 233 Cupholder(s) ................................................ 167 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......................... 542 Customer Assistance Offices .................... 542 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 538 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...... 543 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn .......... 552 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .......................... 552 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government .................... 552 Roadside Assistance Program .................. 543 Service Publications Ordering Information ........................................... 553 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System .................................... 193 Defensive Driving ........................................ 358 Delayed Lighting .......................................... 196 Delayed Locking .......................................... 116 DIC Compass .............................................. 240 Disc, MP3 ................................................... 287 Doing Your Own Service Work .................... 413 Dome Lamp ................................................ 196 Door Automatic Door Lock ................................ 117 Delayed Locking ...................................... 116 Dual Sliding Doors ................................... 118 Locks ....................................................... 114 558 Door (cont.) Power Door Locks ................................... 116 Power Sliding Door .................................. 121 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ..... 118 Position, Safety Belt ................................... 38 Driver Information Center (DIC) ................... 234 DIC Operation and Displays ..................... 235 DIC Vehicle Personalization ..................... 261 DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 241 Driver Driving At Night ................................................... 375 City .......................................................... 380 Defensive ................................................. 358 Drunken ................................................... 359 Freeway ................................................... 381 Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 384 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...................... 376 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .......... 391 Winter ...................................................... 386 Dual Climate Control System ....................... 209 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ..... 294, 309 Electric Power Management ........................ 198 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ................................... 511 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 512 Headlamp Wiring ..................................... 511 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................... 512 Power Windows and Other Power Options ................................................. 511 Underhood Fuse Block ............................. 514 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........................... 511 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...................................... 428 Battery ..................................................... 449 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ..... 229 Coolant .................................................... 432 Coolant Heater ......................................... 141 Coolant Temperature Gage ...................... 228 Drive Belt Routing .................................... 533 Engine Compartment Overview ................ 422 Exhaust ................................................... 151 Oil ........................................................... 423 559 Engine (cont.) Oil Life System ........................................ 426 Overheated Protection Operating Mode .... 437 Overheating ............................................. 435 Starting .................................................... 140 Entry Lighting .............................................. 196 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................... 547 Exit Lighting ................................................ 197 Extender, Safety Belt ..................................... 55 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 192 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ................................... 428 Finish Damage ............................................ 508 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................... 355 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 182 Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 185 Flat Tire ...................................................... 483 Flat Tire, Changing ...................................... 484 Flat Tire, Storing ......................................... 497 560 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ................................. 430 Power Steering ........................................ 443 Windshield Washer .................................. 444 Folding Tray ................................................ 170 Front Console Storage Area ........................ 170 Front Reading Lamps .................................. 197 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps ........................................ 457 Fuel ............................................................ 414 Additives .................................................. 415 California Fuel .......................................... 415 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 419 Filling Your Tank ...................................... 417 Fuels in Foreign Countries ....................... 416 Gage ....................................................... 233 Gasoline Octane ...................................... 414 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ............................ 414 Low Warning Light ................................... 234 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 512 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................... 512 Underhood Fuse Block ............................. 514 Windshield Wiper ..................................... 511 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 228 Fuel ......................................................... 233 Speedometer ........................................... 221 Tachometer .............................................. 221 Garage Door Opener .......................... 156, 157 Gasoline Octane ..................................................... 414 Speciﬁcations ........................................... 414 Glove Box ................................................... 167 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......... 543 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 182 Head Restraints ............................................ 13 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 511 Headlamps Bulb Replacement .................................... 455 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System ................................ 193 Headlamps (cont.) Flash-to-Pass ........................................... 185 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 455 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps .......... 456 High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 185 On Reminder ........................................... 193 Wiper Activated ........................................ 193 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps ............. 456 Heated Seats ................................................ 10 Heater ................................................ 205, 209 Hideaway Rear Storage Bins ....................... 174 Highbeam On Light ..................................... 233 High-Speed Operation, Tires ........................ 471 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 383 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................. 384 Hood Checking Things Under ............................ 420 Release ................................................... 421 Horn ............................................................ 182 How to Use This Manual ................................ 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 38 561 I Ignition Positions ......................................... 138 Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 59 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................... 469 Instrument Panel Overview .................................................. 180 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ................................................ 195 Cluster ..................................................... 220 Interior Lamps Control ................................. 195 Jump Starting .............................................. 450 Keyless Entry System ................................. 106 Keys ........................................................... 105 562 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ................................. 463 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ................... 199 Cargo ...................................................... 198 Dome ....................................................... 196 Electric Power Management ..................... 198 Exterior .................................................... 192 Front Reading .......................................... 197 Interior Control ......................................... 195 Rear Reading .......................................... 197 LATCH System Child Restraints ......................................... 69 Level Control ............................................... 398 License Plate Lamps ................................... 459 Liftgate ........................................................ 128 Light Airbag Readiness ..................................... 223 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............. 227 Brake System Warning ............................. 226 Charging System ..................................... 226 Cruise Control .......................................... 233 Highbeam On .......................................... 233 Light (cont.) Low Fuel Warning .................................... 234 Malfunction Indicator ................................ 229 Oil Pressure ............................................. 232 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 224 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .............. 222 Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 222 Security ................................................... 232 TCS Warning Light .................................. 228 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 228 Lighting Delayed ................................................... 196 Entry ........................................................ 196 Exit .......................................................... 197 Loading Your Vehicle ................................... 391 Lockout Protection ....................................... 118 Locks Automatic Door Lock ................................ 117 Delayed Locking ...................................... 116 Door ........................................................ 114 Lockout Protection ................................... 118 Power Door ............................................. 116 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ..... 118 Loss of Control ........................................... 374 Low Fuel Warning Light ............................... 234 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 172 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services .................... 524 At Each Fuel Fill ...................................... 527 At Least Once a Month ............................ 527 At Least Once a Year .............................. 528 Introduction .............................................. 520 Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 525 Maintenance Record ................................ 534 Maintenance Requirements ...................... 520 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............................... 532 Owner Checks and Services .................... 526 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 530 Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 522 Using ....................................................... 520 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 520 Malfunction Indicator Light ........................... 229 Manual Rear Quarter Windows .................... 131 Manual Seats .................................................. 9 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 241 563 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 426 Older Children, Restraints ............................. 56 Online Owner Center ................................... 541 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ........ 154 Other Warning Devices ................................ 182 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 212 Outlet(s), Accessory Power .......................... 203 Outside Convex Mirror .......................................... 154 Heated Mirrors ......................................... 154 Power Mirrors .......................................... 153 Overhead Console .............................. 168, 170 Overhead Console Switchbank .................... 200 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ....................................... 437 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 526 Owners, Canadian .......................................... 3 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ........................... 153 Outside Convex Mirror ............................. 154 Outside Heated Mirrors ............................ 154 Outside Power Mirrors ............................. 153 Mobile Digital Media System ....................... 330 MP3 ............................................................ 287 MyGMLink.com ............................................ 541 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................... 294 New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 138 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..... 532 Odometer .................................................... 221 Odometer, Trip ............................................ 221 Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 372 Oil Engine ..................................................... 423 Pressure Light .......................................... 232 564 P Paint, Damage ............................................ 508 Park Aid ...................................................... 200 Park (P) Shifting Into ............................................. 148 Shifting Out of ......................................... 149 Parking Assist ....................................................... 200 Brake ....................................................... 147 Over Things That Burn ............................ 150 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............... 224 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ............... 217 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 93 Passing ....................................................... 372 PASS-Key® III ............................................. 135 PASS-Key® III Operation ............................. 136 Power Accessory Outlet(s) .................................. 203 Door Locks .............................................. 116 Electrical System ..................................... 511 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ........... 204 Rear Quarter Windows ............................. 132 Retained Accessory (RAP) ....................... 139 Seat .......................................................... 10 Power (cont.) Sliding Door ............................................. 121 Steering Fluid .......................................... 443 Windows .................................................. 131 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ............................. 55 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ......... 118 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 37 Radiator Pressure Cap ................................ 435 Radios ........................................................ 270 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 355 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 355 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................ 294 Radio with CD ......................................... 272 Rear Seat Audio ............................. 325, 328 Setting the Time ...................................... 272 Theft-Deterrent ......................................... 352 Understanding Reception ......................... 354 Rear Climate Control System ............. 212, 215 565 Rear Reading Lamps .................................. 197 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 52 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...................... 325, 328 Rear Seat Entertainment System ........ 294, 309 Rear Seat Operation ..................................... 14 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .............. 49 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper .................... 187 Rearview Mirrors ......................................... 153 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 530 Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................ 396 Remote Keyless Entry System .................... 106 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ... 107 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ................................................ 488 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............ 485 Replacement Bulbs ..................................... 460 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ............................. 552 Saturn ...................................................... 552 United States Government ....................... 552 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ............... 101 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ........................................ 102 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ................ 139 566 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............................................... 48 Roadside Assistance Program ................................. 543 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .............. 391 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .......................... 533 Running the Engine While Parked ............... 152 Safety Belt Safety Belts Passenger Reminder Light ....................... 222 Pretensioners ............................................. 55 Reminder Light ........................................ 222 Care of .................................................... 504 Driver Position ........................................... 38 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............ 38 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................ 37 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............... 52 Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 49 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 48 Safety Belt Extender .................................. 55 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............. 48 Safety Belts (cont.) Safety Belts Are for Everyone .................... 32 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster .................... 47 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 4 Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 522 Seats Bucket Seats, Rear .................................... 14 Captain Chairs ........................................... 22 Head Restraints ......................................... 13 Heated Seats ............................................. 10 Manual ........................................................ 9 Power Seats .............................................. 10 Rear Seat Operation .................................. 14 Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 11 Third Row Seat ......................................... 27 Second Row Center Console ...................... 171 Secondary Latch System ............................. 495 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ..................................... 77 Right Front Seat Position ........................... 79 Security Light .............................................. 232 Service ........................................................ 412 Accessories and Modiﬁcations .................. 412 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ......................................... 414 California Proposition 65 Warning ............. 413 Service (cont.) Doing Your Own Work ............................. 413 Engine Soon Light ................................... 229 Publications Ordering Information ............. 553 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 99 Setting the Time .......................................... 272 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 508 Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... 148 Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 149 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................ 47 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .................. 184 Sliding Door, Power ..................................... 121 Sliding Doors, Dual ..................................... 118 Spare Tire Accessory Inﬂator ..................................... 480 Compact .................................................. 500 Installing .................................................. 488 Removing ................................................ 485 Storing ..................................................... 497 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................ 518 Speedometer ............................................... 221 StabiliTrak® System ..................................... 367 Starting Your Engine ................................... 140 Steering ...................................................... 369 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ................... 353 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .......................... 182 567 Storage Areas ............................................. 167 Convenience Net ..................................... 173 Cupholder(s) ............................................ 167 Floor Console Storage Area ..................... 170 Folding Tray ............................................. 170 Glove Box ................................................ 167 Hideaway Rear Storage Bins ................... 174 Luggage Carrier ....................................... 172 Overhead Console .......................... 168, 170 Second Row Center Console ................... 171 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ............... 390 Sun Visors .................................................. 132 Switchbanks Overhead Console ................................... 200 Tachometer ................................................. 221 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..................................... 458 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 228 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................. 352 Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 133 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................ 133 PASS-Key® III .......................................... 135 PASS-Key® III Operation .......................... 136 568 Third Row Seat ............................................. 27 Tilt Wheel .................................................... 182 Tires ........................................................... 462 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ..................... 507 Buying New Tires ..................................... 474 Chains ..................................................... 480 Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 484 Cleaning .................................................. 507 Compact Spare Tire ................................. 500 Different Size ........................................... 476 High-Speed Operation .............................. 471 If a Tire Goes Flat ................................... 483 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................ 469 Inﬂator, Accessory .................................... 480 Inspection and Rotation ............................ 472 Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 488 Removing the Flat Tire ............................. 488 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ......... 485 Secondary Latch System ......................... 495 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..... 497 Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 463 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ............... 466 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .................... 477 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........... 478 Wheel Replacement ................................. 478 When It Is Time for New Tires ................. 473 Recreational Vehicle ................................. 396 Towing a Trailer ....................................... 398 Your Vehicle ............................................. 396 Vehicle Towing Traction Transaxle Control System (TCS) .............................. 365 Control System Warning Light .................. 228 StabiliTrak® System ................................. 367 Fluid, Automatic ....................................... 430 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ................... 143 Trip Odometer ............................................. 221 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................... 184 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................... 183 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ........ 200 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 354 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....................... 477 Universal Home Remote System ........ 156, 157 Operation ........................................ 158, 163 Control ..................................................... 362 Damage Warnings ....................................... 5 Loading .................................................... 391 Symbols ...................................................... 5 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ................................................ 547 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) .......................................... 510 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .............. 510 Vehicle Personalization DIC .......................................................... 261 Ventilation Adjustment .................................. 212 Visors .......................................................... 132 569 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ......... 219 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 241 Hazard Warning Flashers ......................... 182 Other Warning Devices ............................ 182 Safety and Symbols ..................................... 4 Vehicle Damage .......................................... 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..................... 478 Different Size ........................................... 476 Replacement ............................................ 478 Where to Put the Restraint ............................ 67 Windows ..................................................... 130 Manual Rear Quarter ............................... 131 Power ...................................................... 131 Power Rear Quarter ................................. 132 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ... 506 Washer .................................................... 186 Washer Fluid ........................................... 444 Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 460 Wiper Fuses ............................................ 511 Wipers ..................................................... 185 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ................... 187 Winter Driving ............................................. 386 Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 193 XM Radio Messages ................................... 293 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... 356 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............... 520 570 2007 Saturn RELAY Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7 Front Seats .............................................. 9 Rear Seats ............................................. 14 Safety Belts ............................................ 32 Child Restraints ...................................... 56 Airbag System ........................................ 83 Restraint System Check ....................... 101 Features and Controls .............................. 103 Keys ..................................................... 105 Doors and Locks .................................. 114 Windows ............................................... 130 Theft-Deterrent Systems ....................... 133 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..... 138 Mirrors .................................................. 153 OnStar® System ................................... 154 Universal Home Remote System .......... 156 Storage Areas ...................................... 167 Instrument Panel ....................................... 177 ................... 180 ................................... 205 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) .......................................... 219 ............ 234 ................................... 270 Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 357 Your Driving, the Road, and Towing Your Vehicle ..................................... 358 ................................................. 396 Service and Appearance Care .................. 409 ................................................. 412 ...................................................... 414 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood ........................................... 420 Bulb Replacement ................................ 455 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 460 Tires ..................................................... 462 Appearance Care .................................. 501 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................. 510 Electrical System .................................. 511 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................ 518 Maintenance Schedule .............................. 519 .......................... 520 Maintenance Schedule Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Information ............. 537 ... 538 ...................... 552 Index .......................................................... 555 This manual describes features that may be available in this model, but your vehicle may not be equipped with all of them. For example, more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 SATURN, SATURN Emblem, and the name RELAY are registered trademarks 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. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15869250 A First Printing ©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is 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. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. 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. If you need help ﬁguring out a speciﬁc name of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: (cid:127) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 (cid:127) Features and Controls in Section 2 (cid:127) (cid:127) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:127) Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Section 3 (cid:127) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:127) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ..................................................... 9 Manual Seats ................................................ 9 Power Seats ............................................... 10 Heated Seats .............................................. 10 Reclining Seatbacks .................................... 11 Head Restraints .......................................... 13 Rear Seats .................................................... 14 Rear Seat Operation ................................... 14 Bucket Seats ............................................... 14 Captain Chairs ............................................ 22 Third Row Seat ........................................... 27 Safety Belts .................................................. 32 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ........... 32 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................. 37 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............. 38 Driver Position ............................................. 38 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ................. 47 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .............. 48 Right Front Passenger Position ................... 48 Rear Seat Passengers ................................ 49 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................ 52 Safety Belt Pretensioners ............................ 55 Safety Belt Extender ................................... 55 Child Restraints ............................................ 56 Older Children ............................................. 56 Infants and Young Children ......................... 59 Child Restraint Systems .............................. 63 Where to Put the Restraint .......................... 67 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) .................................... 69 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................... 77 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ......................... 79 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 99 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ........................ 100 Restraint System Check ............................. 101 Checking the Restraint Systems ................ 101 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ......................................... 102 Airbag System .............................................. 83 Where Are the Airbags? .............................. 86 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 89 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ................... 91 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ................... 91 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ................................................... 92 Passenger Sensing System ......................... 93 Front Seats Manual Seats Use the lever located on the front of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward. Pull up on the lever to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. {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 make sure the seat is locked into place, try to move the seat back and forth with your body. Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. Heated Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the heated seat buttons are located on the climate control panel. This feature will heat the lower cushions of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Press this button once to turn the heated seat on to the high setting. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: (cid:127) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. (cid:127) Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. (cid:127) Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. Driver’s Side Button shown, Passenger’s Side similar 10 Both indicator lights next to the heated seat symbol will be lit to indicate that it is on the high setting. Press the button a second time to go to the low setting. One indicator will be lit. Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off. This feature will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off. Reclining Seatbacks {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. Your seats have manual reclining seatbacks. The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the 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. 11 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 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. 12 {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. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Head Restraints 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. 13 The height of the head restraints can be adjusted on the ﬁrst and second row seats. Pull the head restraint up or push it down to adjust it. The head restraints on the third row seat cannot be adjusted. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust, remove, and reinstall the seats. By using the levers and straps in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from the vehicle. If your vehicle has second row captain chairs with airbags, the seats cannot be removed. When reinstalling the seats, make sure the seats are in the proper positions. If your vehicle has a second row center console, it can be removed. See Second Row Center Console on page 171. Do not put a seat in the center position because the safety belt cannot be worn properly in this position. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 32. 14 Bucket Seats Your vehicle may have bucket seats in the second row. These seats can be adjusted several different ways. Fold and Tumble Feature {CAUTION: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. The second row bucket seats can be folded and tumbled forward. Use this feature for exiting and entering third row seats, if the vehicle has them. 1. Make sure the adjustable head restraints are in the fully lowered position. 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. 2. Fold the seatback ﬂat on the seat. 4. Release the rear set of seat hooks from the ﬂoor pins by pulling the nylon strap, located at the base of the seat. Use the strap to guide the seat forward. To return the seat to the original position, do the following: 1. Align the seat so that the rear hooks on the seat are over the rear ﬂoor pins. Push down ﬁrmly on the rear of the seat so that the rear hooks attach to the rear ﬂoor pins. 2. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked to the ﬂoor. You can do this by either pulling on the nylon strap, located on the rear right hand side of the seat, or by lifting the recline lever, located on the front right hand side of the seatback. 3. Slide the seat all the way back in this position. 15 3. Pull the nylon strap, located on the rear right hand side of the seat, or lift the recline lever, located on the front right hand side of the seatback, to raise the seatback to the upright position. Adjusting the Bucket Seats Forward and Rearward There are two adjustment levers on the second row bucket seats that enable them to move forward or rearward. {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. 4. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked. 16 One is located below the front of the seat. The other lever is located on the rear of the seat. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks The seatback on a bucket seat can either be folded forward or reclined using the nylon strap or the recline lever. To adjust the second row bucket seats forward or rearward, do the following: 1. Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. 2. Release the lever when the seat is in the desired position. 3. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked. Nylon Strap Recline Lever To fold the seatback forward, do the following: 1. Pull the nylon strap, located on the rear right hand side of the seat, or lift the recline lever, located on the front right hand side of the seatback to release the seatback. 17 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. 2. Fold the seatback 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 raise the seatback to the upright position from a reclined position, do the following: 1. Pull the nylon strap or lift the recline lever while raising the seatback until it locks to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked. To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Pull the nylon strap or lift the recline lever. 2. Press back on the seatback until it is in the desired position 3. Let go of the strap or lever. 18 Removing the Bucket Seats To remove the bucket seats, do the following: 1. Make sure the head restraint is in the fully lowered position. 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. 2. Fold the seatback ﬂat on the seat, by either pulling on the nylon strap, located on the rear right hand side of the seat, or by lifting the recline lever, located on the front right hand side of the seatback. 3. Lift either one of the adjuster levers and slide the seat to the most rearward position. See “Adjusting the Bucket Seats Forward and Rearward” earlier in this section. 4. Release the rear set of hooks from the ﬂoor pins by pulling the nylon strap, located at the base of the seat. Use the strap to guide the seat forward. 19 Installing the Bucket Seats {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. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Do not install the seat facing the rear of the vehicle, as it will not lock into place. If more storage room is needed behind the seat, slide the seat forward. Make sure the seat is in the full rear position before beginning this procedure. 5. To release the front seat hooks from the ﬂoor pins, squeeze the angled bar, located beneath the seat toward the straight crossbar. 6. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward, then toward the rear of the vehicle while pulling it out. This should be done in one motion. 20 To install the bucket seats, do the following: 1. With the seat folded, squeeze the angled bar beneath the seat toward the straight crossbar, while placing the front hooks of the seat into the front two ﬂoor pins. 2. Make sure the seat is angled so that the front seat hooks clear the ﬂoor pins. If the front hooks are not attached correctly, the seat’s rear hooks will not attach to the rear set of ﬂoor pins. If the front hooks are not attaching correctly, check that the seat is in the full rear position. 3. Firmly push the rear seat hooks into the rear ﬂoor pins by pushing down the rear of the seat. 21 {CAUTION: {CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. 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. 4. Check that the seat is locked by trying to raise the seat. 5. Pull the nylon strap, located on the rear right hand side of the seat, or lift the recline lever, located on the front right hand side of the seatback, to raise the seatback to the upright position. 6. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked. Captain Chairs Your vehicle may have second row captain chairs. If so, they can be adjusted forward or rearward and the seatbacks can be adjusted. 22 Adjusting the Captain Chairs Forward and Rearward There are two manual adjustment bars on each seat. One is located under the front of the seat cushion. The other one is located under the rear of the seat cushion. Lift up either bar to slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks {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 recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, then move the seatback to the desired position. To raise the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever without applying pressure to the seatback. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. 23 To remove a captain chair, do the following: 1. Pull the nylon strap behind the seat to release the rear hooks from the ﬂoor pins. 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. To fold the seatback forward, lift up fully on the recliner lever. Push the seatback forward until it is ﬂat. The armrests can be lowered or raised for easier entry or exit of the vehicle. If your vehicle has captain chairs with side impact airbags, they will have one armrest on the inboard side. Removing a Captain Chair (without a Side Impact Airbag) If your vehicle has captain chairs with side impact airbags, the seats cannot be removed. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 86 for more information. 24 2. The seat can then be lifted off the front ﬂoor pins and removed from the vehicle. Installing a Captain Chair (without a Side Impact Airbag) {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. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Do not put the seats in so they face rearward because they will not latch that way. For the second row, if you want more storage room behind the seat, adjust the seat by sliding it forward. Make sure the seatbacks are in the upright position, the seat belts are on the correct side of the seats and the seats are in the full rear position before beginning this procedure. 25 To install a captain chair, do the following: 1. Hook the front latches over the front ﬂoor pins. 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of ﬂoor pins. 26 {CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. 3. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly attached. Third Row Seat Your vehicle may have a third row seat. It is a full bench seat and may come with hideaway rear storage bins. See Hideaway Rear Storage Bins on page 174 for more information. The third row seat can be removed and replaced, or with the seatback folded, it will lie ﬂat with the hideaway rear storage bins. Folding the Seatback(s) 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. To fold down either side of the 50/50 split bench seat, pull up on the lever located on the back of the seat you want to fold, and push the seatback down. 27 Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position {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 raise the seatback, do the following: 1. Move the second row seat completely forward by using the manual adjustment bar under either the front or rear of the seat cushion. 2. Open the liftgate. 3. From the rear of the vehicle, locate the pullstrap attached to the lever on the back of the seat and pull it to raise the seat. 4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure that it is locked into the upright position. 28 Removing the Third Row Seat 1. Remove the hideaway rear storage bins, if equipped. See Hideaway Rear Storage Bins on page 174 for more information. 2. Make sure all items are off the seat. 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. 3. Put the seatback in its folded position before removing the seat. See “Folding the Seatback” previously. 4. From behind the seat, squeeze the release handle until the pin indicators are fully out. This indicates that the rear latches are released from the ﬂoor. For ease of removing the seat, squeeze the handle with the palm of your hand up. 5. Lift the seat slightly from the ﬂoor to ensure the latches are clear of the ﬂoor pins. 6. Pull the seat rearward and out of the vehicle. The release handle can be used to carry the seat. 29 Installing the Third Row Seat {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. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Do not put the third row seat in so it faces rearward because it will not latch that way. The seat has to go in before the hideaway rear storage bins. See Hideaway Rear Storage Bins on page 174 for more information. 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. For ease of installing the seat, put the seat in the folded position before beginning this procedure. 1. From the rear of the vehicle, place the front hooks of the seat onto the front ﬂoor pins in the third row. To do this, the seat will need to be angled approximately 8-10 inches (20–25 cm) from the ﬂoor so the front hooks clear the rear ﬂoor pins and rear ﬂoor cups. Use the release handle to guide the seat into place. If the front hooks are not attached correctly, the rear latches will not attach to the rear set of ﬂoor pins. 2. Firmly push the rear latches into the rear ﬂoor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat. 30 {CAUTION: {CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. 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. 3. Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is locked down. The indicator pins will no longer stick out when the seat is properly latched into place. 4. Return the seatback to its upright position. See “Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position” earlier in this section. 31 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not 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 or be ejected from it. You can 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 passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. 32 {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. Your vehicle has indicators to remind you and your passengers to buckle your safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 222 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 222. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. 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 bad 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 between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot! 33 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 34 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 35 or the instrument panel... 36 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. 37 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 56 or Infants and Young Children on page 59. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We will start with the driver position. Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. 38 The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 55. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 47. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. 39 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. 40 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 41 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 42 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 43 {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest.

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