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explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance.
(cid:127) Alternative Service (Canada Only): There could be
times when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance. Your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service, and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance.
In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Calling for Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representatives: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone
number
(cid:127) Telephone number of your location (cid:127) Location of the vehicle (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number of the
vehicle
(cid:127) Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) and delivery date of the vehicle
(cid:127) Description of the problem
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If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair.
Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating retailers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada) and extended powertrain warranty in both the U.S. and Canada. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information.
Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, fines, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification.
Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions.
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Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Saturn helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your retailer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation. Retailers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the retailer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the retailer’s shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Saturn for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your retailer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your retailer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every retailer. Please contact your retailer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate retailer personnel. Saturn reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion.
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Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty.
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Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts.
When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. (cid:127) Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are
uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
(cid:127) If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
(cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information
to police and other parties involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against post-crash legal action.
(cid:127) If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information.
(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.
(cid:127) If possible, call your insurance company from the
scene of the crash. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
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Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits.
(cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time.
(cid: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.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying Saturn Corporation. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it could open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it could order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer or Saturn Corporation. To contact NHTSA, call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to 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.
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify Saturn. Call 1-800-553-6000, or write:
Saturn Corporation 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Drop 371-999-S24
Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500In Canada, call 1-800-263-1999, or write:
Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P77-13
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.
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In Canada, information relating to product service bulletins can be obtained by contacting your Saturn retailer. Service Bulletins Saturn regularly sends its retailers useful service bulletins about Saturn products. Saturn monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. You can get these bulletins, too. Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles. Your Saturn retailer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle. To order Saturn bulletins, call Saturn Publications at 1-800-2-SATURN or visit www.saturn-publications.com to order online.
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your Saturn vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings.
Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: (cid:127) How various systems in your vehicle were operating (cid:127) Whether or not the driver and passenger safety
belts were buckled/fastened
(cid:127) How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal
(cid:127) How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
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Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in Saturn vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Saturn system containing personal information.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Saturn will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of Saturn’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that Saturn collects or receives may also be used for Saturn research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-33 in this manual for more information.
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About Driving Your Vehicle ................................... iii Accessories and Modifications ............................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle ....................................................... 1-68
Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-89
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-18
Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-18
AirbagPassenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-30
Readiness Light .......................................... 3-29
Airbag System ................................................ 1-53
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ........ 1-62
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .................... 1-59
Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-56Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle ................................................... 1-68
How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-61
Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-63
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-68
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...................... 1-61
Antenna, Fixed Mast ....................................... 3-77
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ..... 3-77
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 4-6Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light ............... 3-33
Appearance CareAluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-84
Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-81
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-86
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-82
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-80
Finish Care ................................................. 5-83
Finish Damage ............................................ 5-85
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other PlasticSurfaces ................................................. 5-81
Interior Cleaning .......................................... 5-79
Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-85
Tires .......................................................... 5-85
Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-86
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-86
Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-82
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-82
Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-84
Appointments, Scheduling Service ....................... 7-8
Audio System ................................................. 3-59
Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-76
Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... 3-77
Radio Reception .......................................... 3-76
Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-60
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-77Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-62
Auto Stop Mode ............................................. 3-42
Automatic Climate Control System ..................... 3-18
Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15
Automatic TransmissionFluid .......................................................... 5-20
Operation ................................................... 2-23Battery .......................................................... 5-33
Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-17Brake
Emergencies ................................................ 4-6
Brakes .......................................................... 5-30
Regenerative Braking ................................... 2-26
System Warning Light .................................. 3-32
Braking ........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-16
Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-41
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-43
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-41
Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-39
Headlamps ................................................. 5-42
License Plate Lamps .................................... 5-45Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-45
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps andBack-up Lamps ........................................ 5-44
Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-60Calibration ..................................................... 3-48
California Fuel .................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Specifications ............................ 5-98
Carbon Monoxide ........................... 2-29, 4-17, 4-31
Care ofSafety Belts ................................................ 5-81
Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-43
Cargo Management System ............................. 2-44
Cargo Tie Downs ............................................ 2-43
CD, MP3 ....................................................... 3-70
Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-42
Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-66
Charge/Assist Gage ........................................ 3-43
Charging System Light .................................... 3-32
CheckEngine Light ............................................... 3-36
Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-86
Child RestraintsChild Restraint Systems ............................... 1-37
Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-34
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-41
Older Children ............................................. 1-31
Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Seat Position ................................... 1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-49
Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-39Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-84
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-82
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-80
Finish Care ................................................. 5-83
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other PlasticSurfaces ................................................. 5-81
Interior ....................................................... 5-79
Tires .......................................................... 5-85
Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-86
Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-82
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-82
Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-84Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-23
Automatic ................................................... 3-18
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-23
Clock, Setting ................................................. 3-60
Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-10
Compass ....................................................... 3-48
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ............................ 5-68
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-13
Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net ............................................ 2-43
CoolantEngine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-35
Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-22
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-23
Cooling System .............................................. 5-25
Cruise Control ................................................ 3-11
Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-40
Cupholders .................................................... 2-42
Customer Assistance InformationCourtesy Transportation .................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ................ 7-13
Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian Government .............................. 7-13
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government ......................... 7-13
Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-14Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-15
Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-3
Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-7
DIC Compass ................................................. 3-48
DieselRunning Out of Fuel .................................... 2-30
Disc, MP3 ...................................................... 3-70
Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-16
DoorDelayed Locking ........................................... 2-7
Locks .......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-7
Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-8Seat Height Adjuster ...................................... 1-5
Driver Behavior ................................................ 4-2
Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-44
DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-44
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-50Driver
Driving
At Night ..................................................... 4-14
Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-16
Defensive ..................................................... 4-3
Drunken ....................................................... 4-4
Environment ................................................. 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 ........................................................ 4-17EDR ............................................................. 7-15
Electrical SystemAdd-On Equipment ...................................... 5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-90
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-90
Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-89Electrical System (cont.)
Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-93
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-89Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key® III ............................................. 2-14
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-15
Electronic Stability Program ................................ 4-8
EngineAir Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-18
Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-36
Coolant ...................................................... 5-20
Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-22
Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-35
Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-29
Oil ............................................................. 5-13
Oil Life System ........................................... 5-16
Overheating ................................................ 5-23
Starting ...................................................... 2-18
Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-16
Event Data Recorders ..................................... 7-15
Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-30
Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14Filter
Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-18
Finish Damage ............................................... 5-85
Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 3-77
Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-67
FluidAutomatic Transmission ................................ 5-20
Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-29
Folding Rear Seat ........................................... 1-10
Folding Seatback, Passenger ............................. 1-9
............................................................... 5-5
Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel .............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10
Filling the Tank ............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7
Gage ......................................................... 3-41
Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-42
Running Out of ........................................... 2-30
Fuel Economy Light ........................................ 3-43Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-90
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-90
Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-93
Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-89Gage
Fuel .......................................................... 3-41
Speedometer .............................................. 3-27
Tachometer ................................................. 3-27
Gage, Charge/Assist ........................................ 3-43
Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-36
GasolineOctane ........................................................ 5-6
Specifications ............................................... 5-6
Glove Box ..................................................... 2-41
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6
Head Restraints ............................................... 1-2
HeadlampAiming ....................................................... 5-39
Headlamps .................................................... 5-42
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-41
Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-15
Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-14
Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-43
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-41
High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8
Wiper Activated ........................................... 3-14
Heated Seats ................................................... 1-6
Heater ........................................................... 3-18
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ............................... 1-5
Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-40
Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-16
HoodChecking Things Under ................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-17Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-34
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-52
Inflator Kit, Tire ............................................... 5-68Instrument Panel
Brightness .................................................. 3-16
Cluster ....................................................... 3-26
Overview ..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area .............................................. 2-42
Intermediate Voltage Devices and Wiring ............ 5-88Jump Starting ................................................. 5-34
Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4
Keys ............................................................... 2-3Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-48
LampsDome ........................................................ 3-16
Reading ..................................................... 3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-25
LATCH SystemChild Restraints ........................................... 1-41
License Plate Lamps ....................................... 5-45
LiftgateCarbon Monoxide .......................................... 2-9
Light
Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-29
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ........... 3-33
Brake System Warning ................................. 3-32
Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-39
Charging System ......................................... 3-32
Cruise Control ............................................. 3-40
Electronic Stabilitrak Program Indicator ........... 3-34
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-35
Fuel Economy ............................................. 3-43
Highbeam On ............................................. 3-40
Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-42
Low Washer Fluid Warning ........................... 3-40
Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-36
Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-30
Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-28
Security ..................................................... 3-40
TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-34
Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-35
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-34
Light, Auto Stop Mode ..................................... 3-42
LightingEntry ......................................................... 3-16
Lights
Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-14
Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-22
Lockout Protection ............................................ 2-8
LocksDelayed Locking ........................................... 2-7
Door ........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection ......................................... 2-8
Power Door .................................................. 2-7
Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-8
Loss of Control ............................................... 4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-42
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ....................... 3-40
LumbarManual Controls ............................................ 1-6
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year .................................... 6-9Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Introduction .................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record .................................... 6-14
Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 6-13
Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8
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 .................................... 1-6
Manual Reclining Seatbacks ............................... 1-7
Manual Seats ................................................... 1-4
Manual, Using .................................................... iii MessageDIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-50
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview ........................ 2-31
Manual Rearview ......................................... 2-31
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-32
Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-32
Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-32
MP3 ............................................................. 3-70
MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4N
Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-16
New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-16Odometer ...................................................... 3-27
Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-27
Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-12
OilChange Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-39
Engine ....................................................... 5-13
Pressure Light ............................................. 3-38
Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-16
Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-31
Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4
OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-16
OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-33
Operation, Universal Home Remote System ........ 2-37
Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-23
OutletsAccessory Power ......................................... 3-17
Outside
Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-32
Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-32
Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-32
Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian ............................................... iiPaint, Damage ............................................... 5-85
Park Brake .................................................... 2-26
Park (P)Shifting Into ................................................ 2-27
Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-28Parking
Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-29
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-30
Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-23
Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-63
Passing ......................................................... 4-12
PASS-KEY® III Electronic Immobilizer ................ 2-14
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic ImmobilizerOperation ................................................... 2-15
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ....... 5-4Power
Door Locks .................................................. 2-7
Electrical System ......................................... 5-89
Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-18
Seat ............................................................ 1-5
Windows .................................................... 2-11
Privacy .......................................................... 7-15
Event Data Recorders .................................. 7-15
Navigation System ....................................... 7-16
OnStar ....................................................... 7-16
Radio Frequency Identification ....................... 7-16Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Privacy ...... 7-16
Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-62
RadiosReception ................................................... 3-76
Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-60
Rainsense™ II Wipers ....................................... 3-9
Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-17
Rear Door Security Locks .................................. 2-8
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................... 2-43
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......................... 3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming .................. 2-3110
Rearview Mirror, Manual .................................. 2-31
Reclining Seatbacks, Manual .............................. 1-7
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-28
Regenerative Braking ...................................... 2-26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,Operation ..................................................... 2-5
Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-45
Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...................... 6-13
Reporting Safety DefectsCanadian Government .................................. 7-13
Saturn ....................................................... 7-13
United States Government ............................ 7-13Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-70
Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash .......................................... 1-71
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-18
RoadsideAssistance Program ....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-22
Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-14
Running Out of Fuel ........................................ 2-30S
Safety Belt
Safety Belts
Reminder Light ............................................ 3-28
Care of ...................................................... 5-81
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-25
Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-30
Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-12
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4
Seatback, Folding Passenger ............................. 1-9
SeatsDriver Seat Height Adjuster ............................. 1-5
Heated Seats ............................................... 1-6
Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-6
Manual Reclining Seatbacks ........................... 1-7
Passenger Folding Seatback ........................... 1-9
Power Seat .................................................. 1-5
Split Folding Rear Seat ................................ 1-10Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-47
Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-49Security Light ................................................. 3-40
Service ........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications ......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of YourVehicle ..................................................... 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-36
Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-14
Service, Scheduling Appointments ....................... 7-8
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-68
Setting the Clock ............................................ 3-60
Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-85
Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-28
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7
Specifications, Capacities ................................. 5-98
Speedometer .................................................. 3-27
Split Folding Rear Seat .................................... 1-10
Stabilitrak Program Indicator Light, Electronic ...... 3-34
Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-18
Steering .......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-76
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-611
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System .......................... 2-44
Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-42
Convenience Net ......................................... 2-43
Cupholders ................................................. 2-42
Glove Box .................................................. 2-41
Instrument Panel Storage Area ...................... 2-42
Rear Seat Armrest ....................................... 2-43
Sunglasses Storage Compartment .................. 2-42
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-21
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-12
Sunroof ......................................................... 2-44Tachometer .................................................... 3-27
TaillampsTurn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...... 5-44
TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-34
Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-13
PASS-Key® III Electronic Immobilizer .............. 2-14
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic ImmobilizerOperation ................................................ 2-15
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-612
Time, Setting .................................................. 3-60
TirePressure Light ............................................. 3-35
Tires ............................................................. 5-47
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .......................... 5-84
Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-60
Chains ....................................................... 5-66
Cleaning .................................................... 5-85
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 .............................. 5-54
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ................... 5-68
Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-48
Tire Terminology and Definitions .................... 5-50
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-64
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-59Towing
Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-28
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-31
Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-28Traction
Transmission
Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-7
Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-34Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-20
Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-23
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-27
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-62
Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-36
Operation ................................................... 2-37
Using this Manual ............................................... iiiVehicle
Control ........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Design ......................................................... 4-3
Loading ...................................................... 4-22
Symbols ......................................................... ivVehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-15
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) ............................................. 5-87
Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-88
Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-23
Visors ........................................................... 2-12Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-25
WarningsDIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-50
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...................... 3-40
WheelsAlignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-64
Different Size .............................................. 5-62
Replacement ............................................... 5-64
Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-39
Windows ....................................................... 2-10
Power ........................................................ 2-1113
Windshield
Rainsense™ II Wipers ................................... 3-9
Washer ...................................................... 3-10
Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-29
Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-46
Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-84
Wiper Fuses ............................................... 5-89
Wipers ......................................................... 3-8
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ........................ 3-11
Winter Driving ................................................ 4-17
Wiper Activated Headlamps .............................. 3-14XM Radio Messages ....................................... 3-75
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-77Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle .............. 4-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-214
2008 Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid Owner Manual M
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1
Head Restraints ......................................... 1-2
Front Seats ............................................... 1-4
Rear Seats .............................................. 1-10
Safety Belts ............................................. 1-12
Child Restraints ....................................... 1-31
Airbag System ......................................... 1-53
Restraint System Check ............................ 1-70
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Keys ........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks ....................................... 2-7
Windows ................................................. 2-10
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-13
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-16
Mirrors .................................................... 2-31
OnStar® System ...................................... 2-33
Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-36
Storage Areas ......................................... 2-41
Sunroof .................................................. 2-44
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
.......................... 3-4
...................................... 3-18
........ 3-25
.................. 3-44
....................................... 3-59Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s)
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
........ 4-2
................................................... 4-28
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Service ..................................................... 5-3
Fuel ......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10
Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-39
Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-41
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-46
Tires ...................................................... 5-47
Appearance Care ..................................... 5-79
Vehicle Identification ................................. 5-87
Electrical System ...................................... 5-88
Capacities and Specifications ..................... 5-98
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1
........... 7-2
........................... 7-13
........... 7-15
Index ................................................................ 1Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
Maintenance Schedule
Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
www.helminc.comPropriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
Helm Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
www.helminc.comSATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name VUE are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Saturn reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25812263 A First Printing
©2007 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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About Driving Your Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the “on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in this manual. See Driving Your Vehicle on page 4-2.
Using this Manual Read this owner manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures and words work together to explain things.
Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning.
{CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.”
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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.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Notices are also used in this manual. 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 the vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells 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 which use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
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Section 1
Seats and Restraint Systems
Head Restraints ...............................................1-2
Front Seats ......................................................1-4
Manual Seats ................................................1-4
Seat Height Adjuster .......................................1-5
Power Seat ...................................................1-5
Manual Lumbar ..............................................1-6
Heated Seats .................................................1-6
Manual Reclining Seatbacks .............................1-7
Passenger Folding Seatback ............................1-9
Rear Seats .....................................................1-10
.................................1-10
Safety Belts ...................................................1-12
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt .........................................1-25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-30
Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-30
Child Restraints .............................................1-31
Older Children ..............................................1-31
Infants and Young Children ............................1-34
Child Restraint Systems .................................1-37Split Folding Rear Seat
Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-39
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) ......................................1-41
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position ....................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position ............................1-49
Airbag System ...............................................1-53
Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-56
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .....................1-59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .......................1-61
How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .....1-62
Passenger Sensing System ............................1-63
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-68
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle ....................................................1-68
Restraint System Check ..................................1-70
Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-70
Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash ............................................1-71
1-1
Head Restraints The vehicle’s front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
{CAUTION:
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
1-2
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.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down.
Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle’s head restraints are not designed to be removed. Active Head Restraint System The vehicle has an active head restraint system in the front outboard seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from behind.
1-3
Front Seats
Manual Seats
{CAUTION:
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
To move a manual seat forward or rearward:
1. Lift the bar to unlock
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place.
1-4
Seat Height Adjuster
If your vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seat near the front of the seat cushion.
Power Seat a: To adjust the seat:
Move the seat forward or rearward.
To raise the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. To lower the seat, move the lever downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height.
Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion.
1-5
Manual Lumbar
If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seatback.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support.
Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats the controls are located on the center console. To operate the heated seats the engine must be running.
M (Heated Seat): Press this button to turn on the heated seat. The light on the button will come on to indicate that the feature is working. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.
1-6
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
{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.
{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.
Driver’s Seat shown, Passenger Seat similar
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. If the passenger’s seat is a flat folding seat, fully raise the lever to disengage the seatback.
1-7
{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.
1-8
Passenger Folding Seatback
{CAUTION:
If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 1-56 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-22.
{CAUTION:
Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving.
On vehicles with this feature, to fold the seatback: 1. Lower the head restraint all the way. 2. Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat as far back as it will go and release the bar. Try to move the seat back and forth to make sure it is locked into place.
3. Lift up fully on the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, and fold the seatback forward until it disengages.
1-9
{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.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked in place.
The recliner lever is also used to recline the seatback while a passenger is seated. See Manual Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-7. Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat The rear split bench seatbacks can be folded forward, upright, or partially reclined, independent of the other seatback position.
4. Continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in
the folded position.
5. Pull up on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To raise the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift up fully on the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, and push up on the seatback.
2. Continue raising the seatback until the seatback
re-engages.
1-10
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
To fold the seatback down: 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. 1. Unbuckle all three safety belts and put the front
seatback in an upright position.
2. Lift the lever located on the top of the seatback to
release the seatback and fold the seatback forward.
To recline the seatback: 1. Lift and hold the lever located on top of the seatback. 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, then release the lever.
1-11
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 harder or be ejected from it and be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.
1-12
{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 as a reminder to buckle your safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-28. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in 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!
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Put someone on it.
1-13
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...
1-14
or the instrument panel...
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.
1-15
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 a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) 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 a crash
if I am wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety
belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have
to wear safety belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they
work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants 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.
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section 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 1-31
or Infants and Young Children on page 1-34. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know.Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. 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 on 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 shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
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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 snugly against your body.
A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as
much protection this way.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
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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 on 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.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
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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 on 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.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The belt is over an armrest.
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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 on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
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You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.
It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The belt is behind the body.
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You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
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You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to fix it.
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted. 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. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way, you may engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-63.
3. 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 1-30. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.
4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster,
move it 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” later in this section.
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5. 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.
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. When the safety belt is not in use, slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall. Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
To move it up or down, squeeze the release buttons (A) together and move the height adjuster to the desired position.
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if your vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash, you will need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-71.
After you move the height adjuster to where you want it, try to move it up or down without squeezing the release buttons to make sure it has locked into position.
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage location,
which is a pocket on the side of the seat.
2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the
two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
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3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.
The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
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A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. 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.
4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide. Store the comfort guide in its storage location, which is a pocket on the side of the seat.
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Safety Belt Extender If the safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
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Child Restraints
Older Children
The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: (cid:127) Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees
bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.
(cid:127) Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder
belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-25 for more information. If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat. (cid:127) Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips,
touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.
Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
(cid:127) Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for
the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.
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Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and
get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash.
Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-25. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly.
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Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The child could also move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
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Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts.
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. In addition, young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone; they need to use a child restraint.
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People should never hold an infant in their arms while riding in a vehicle. An infant does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash an infant will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.
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Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
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Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an
