2006 Saturn VUE Owners Manual

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or more since the last service or if the light has not come on at all for one year. Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. See footnote (l). Rotate tires and check inﬂation pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month on page 6-11. Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine coolant and windshield washer ﬂuid levels and add ﬂuid as needed. Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. See footnote (k). L4 engine: Inspect throttle system. See footnote (g). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6-5 Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Additional Required Services 75,000 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) (120 000) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. L4 engine: Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid (severe service). See footnote (h). L4 engine: Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid (normal service). V6 engine: Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid (severe service). See footnote (h). V6 engine: Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid (normal service). See footnote (m). • • • 6-6 • • • • • • • • 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. V6 engine: Replace timing belt (normal service). An Emission Control Service. See footnote †. V6 engine: Replace timing belt (severe service). An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (n). L4 engine: Change rear drive module and power takeoff unit ﬂuid (severe service). See footnote (h). L4 engine: Change rear drive module and power takeoff unit ﬂuid (normal service). V6 engine: Change transfer assembly ﬂuid (severe service). See footnote (h). V6 engine: Change transfer assembly ﬂuid (normal service). See footnote (m). V6 engine: Change rear drive module ﬂuid (severe service). See footnote (h). 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6-7 Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) V6 engine: Change rear drive module ﬂuid (normal service). V6 engine: Inspect valve clearance. Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (p). 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) • • • • Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. 6-8 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with genuine Saturn parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, glove box hinges, sunroof (if equipped), and any folding seat hardware. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. (g) Check system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. (h) Severe service is when the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery service. (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your retailer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-27 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and ﬁller neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. 6-9 (j) A ﬂuid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if needed. (k) Or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the ﬁlter may require replacement more often. (l) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. (m) Change the ﬂuid the ﬁrst time the vehicle is serviced after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) and when the vehicle is serviced after each subsequent 50,000 miles (83 000 km). (n) Severe service is when the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In very high temperatures — over 110°F (43°C). − In very low temperatures — under -20°F (-29°C). − When doing frequent trailer towing. (p) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your Saturn retailer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14. At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for further details. Notice: and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty. It is important to check your oil regularly 6-10 Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-27 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire. See Tires on page 5-56 for further details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-72. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notiﬁcation. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63. At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your Saturn retailer for service. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway, and try to start the engine. The vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to the ﬂoor. If the vehicle starts when the clutch is not pushed all the way down, contact your Saturn retailer for service. 6-11 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. (cid:127) With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. (cid:127) With a manual transaxle, the key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your Saturn retailer for service. 6-12 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. (cid:127) To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. (cid:127) To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 6-13 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your retailer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil (2.2L L4 engine) Engine Oil (3.5L V6 engine) Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-15. Engine oil which displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-15. 6-14 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Parking Brake Cable Guides Hydraulic Clutch System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle (with 2.2L L4 engine) 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-27. Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Optikleen® Washer Solvent Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid (Saturn Part No. 21013073). DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” on the label. DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transaxle (with 3.5L V6 engine) Rear Drive Module and Power Transfer Unit (except with 3.5L V6 engine) ATF Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (Saturn Part No. 22717466). VERSATRAK® Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378514, in Canada 88901045). Rear Drive Module (with 3.5L V6 engine) VERSATRAK® Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378514, in Canada 88901045). Transfer Case (with 3.5L V6 engine) Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood, Liftgate Door, and rear folding seat Hinges Sunroof Track Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). 6-15 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your retailer. Part Saturn Part Number ACDelco® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 2.2L L4 3.5L V6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Spark Plugs 2.2L L4 3.5L V6 Wiper Blades Driver’s Side – 24 inches (60.0 cm) Passenger’s Side – 19 inches (47.5 cm) Rear – 11.0 inches (28.0 cm) 6-16 22676970 12579143 12582255 22665802 12599232 12582002 22703508 22703507 22665007 A1627C PF456G — CF109 41-981 — — — — Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 6-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-18 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-19 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-20 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ................................7-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-6 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ..................................7-7 Collision Damage Repair .................................7-8 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..........................7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ................................7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ..................7-12 Service Publications Ordering Information ...............................................7-12 7-1 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your retailer and to Saturn. Together we are committed to providing our customers with unparalleled service, before, during and after the purchase of a Saturn vehicle, for total customer satisfaction. We call this the Saturn Difference. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your retailer’s sales or service departments. If, for any reason, your ownership experience falls below your expectations, we suggest you take the following action: STEP ONE: Contact the Retail Customer Assistance Liaison. Any member of the retail management team has the authority and the desire to resolve your concerns. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at this level. STEP TWO: Should you need additional assistance, contact the Saturn Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-553-6000. In Canada, contact the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-1999. A Saturn Customer Assistance Center team member will handle your call and assist in providing product and warranty information, the nearest retailer location, roadside assistance, brochures, literature and discuss any concerns you may have. We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number. This 17-digit number can be found on the vehicle registration or title, on the upper driver’s side corner of the dash, or on your roadside assistance key card. (cid:127) The name of your selling and servicing retail facility. (cid:127) Vehicle delivery date and present mileage. (cid:127) Your daytime and evening phone numbers. 7-2 If you wish to write to the Saturn Customer Assistance Center, our address is: Saturn Customer Assistance Center 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Code 371-999-S24 Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 In Canada, write to: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Ltd. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 When contacting Saturn, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a retailer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. STEP THREE: Both Saturn and its retailers are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your Saturn vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, Saturn and its retailers offer the additional assistance of a neutral party through our voluntary participation in a mediation/ arbitration program called BBB Auto Line. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet, located in the front cover pocket of your owner’s handbook, for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The BBB Auto Line Program is an out-of-court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. This program is available at no cost to you, our customer. We ask that you not resort to BBB Auto Line until after Saturn and its retailers have been given the opportunity to satisfy your vehicle concerns. However, U.S. residents may ﬁle a claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau at 1-800-955-5100. 7-3 Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program by using the toll-free telephone number or by writing them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. Saturn Corporation reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: (cid:127) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:127) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual (United States only). (cid:127) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. (cid:127) Find Saturn retailers for service nationwide. (cid:127) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members (United States only). Refer to the web for updated information. To register your vehicle, visit My Saturn within www.saturn.com (United States) or My GM Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada). 7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Saturn has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment in its Saturn Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing- or speech-impaired customer who has access to a TDD or to a conventional Text Telephone (TTY) can communicate with Saturn by dialing 1-800-TDD-6000. TTY users in Canada may dial 1-800-263-3830. GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle such as hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit your Saturn retailer or call the Saturn Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-553-6000. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-6000. In Canada, customers may call the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-1999. TTY users in Canada may call 1-800-263-3830. 7-5 Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U.S. call 1-800-553-6000 (TTY: 1-800-833-6000). For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1-800-268-6800. As the proud owner of a new Saturn vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Saturn Roadside Assistance Program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Saturn’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by courteous and capable Roadside Assistance Representatives who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period at no expense to you: (cid:127) Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel ($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest service station. (cid:127) Lock-out Service (identiﬁcation required): Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km). (cid:127) Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. (cid:127) Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.) (cid:127) Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. (cid:127) Saturn Retailer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Saturn’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur. 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 7-6 (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number (cid:127) Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number and delivery date of the vehicle (cid:127) Description of the problem While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember we are only a phone call away. Saturn Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000; text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-6000. Saturn reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Saturn’s judgment, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Saturn reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Saturn Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. 7-7 To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, (cid:127) in response to an official request of police or similar (cid:127) as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the government office, discovery process, or (cid:127) as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: (cid:127) use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or (cid:127) share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. 7-8 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 will 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 assure 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 accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/ corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. 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 GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your Saturn 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. 7-9 If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. (cid:127) Try to relax and then check to make sure you 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 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. (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. 7-10 (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 accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a Saturn retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying Saturn Corporation. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer or Saturn Corporation. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. U.S. customers can call the Saturn Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-553-6000, or write: Saturn Corporation 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Drop 371-999-S24 Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263–1999. Or, write to: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals A variety of publications are available to you. Saturn service manuals are written for trained technicians, and in some cases, specialized tools and equipment are necessary to complete certain repairs. However, the manuals are available to owners who either have the training, or wish to gain a greater understanding of the technical aspect of their Saturn. For additional publications information or to order publications, call toll free 1-800-2-SATURN or visit win.wallace.com/saturn to order on-line. In Canada, Saturn service manuals are available by calling toll free 1-800-551-4123. 7-12 Owner Publications Information on how to obtain product bulletins and as described below is applicable only in the ﬁfty U.S. states and the District of Columbia, and only for cars and light trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). Copies of individual bulletins are also at your participating Saturn retailer. You can ask to see them. In Canada, information relating to product service bulletins can be obtained by contacting your Saturn retailer. Service Bulletins Saturn regularly sends its retailers useful service bulletins about Saturn products. Saturn monitors product performance in the ﬁeld. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. You can get these bulletins, too. Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to ﬁx your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles. Your Saturn retailer or a qualiﬁed technician may have to determine if a speciﬁc bulletin applies to your vehicle. To order Saturn bulletins, call Saturn Publications at 1-800-2-SATURN or visit win.wallace.com/saturn to order online. 7-13 ✍ NOTES 7-14 A About Driving Your Vehicle .................................... ii Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................... 3-17 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-73 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-94 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-21 Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-19 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-29 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-28 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-7 Airbag System ................................................ 1-58 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-73 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-65 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-67 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-72 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-65 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ........ 1-66 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-63 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-61 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-47 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ......................... 4-11 Antenna, Fixed Mast ....................................... 3-81 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .......................................... 3-81 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-8 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-33 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-90 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-87 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-91 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-88 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-85 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-86 Finish Care ................................................. 5-89 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-91 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-87 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-91 Tires .......................................................... 5-90 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-91 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-92 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-88 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-88 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-89 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-44 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-79 Care of Your CD and DVD Player .................. 3-81 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ........................ 3-80 Audio System(s) (cont.) Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... 3-81 Radio with CD .................................... 3-47, 3-52 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-46 Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-80 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-81 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15 Automatic Transaxle Fluid .......................................................... 5-24 Operation ................................................... 2-19 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-48 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........ 5-52 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-51 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-48 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-48 Headlamps ................................................. 5-49 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-54 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ........................................ 5-53 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-65 Battery .......................................................... 5-41 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-17 Battery Warning Light ...................................... 3-31 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-35 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-8 Emergencies ............................................... 4-10 Parking ...................................................... 2-24 System Warning Light .................................. 3-32 Brakes .......................................................... 5-38 Braking ........................................................... 4-7 Braking in Emergencies ................................... 4-10 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-15 Calibration ..................................................... 2-29 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations ............................ 5-99 Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-11, 2-27, 4-38, 4-52 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-87 Your CD and DVD Player ............................. 3-81 Your CDs and DVDs .................................... 3-80 Cargo Area .................................................... 2-34 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-34 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........... 5-52 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-70 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-37 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-91 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-38 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-34 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-44 Older Children ............................................. 1-32 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........................ 1-50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position ......................... 1-52 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-54 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-42 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-18 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-90 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-88 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-86 Finish Care ................................................. 5-89 Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-85 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-87 Tires .......................................................... 5-90 Cleaning (cont.) Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-91 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-88 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-88 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-89 Climate Control System ................................... 3-19 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-22 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-22 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-27 Collision Damage Repair ................................... 7-8 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..................... 1-29 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-84 Compass ....................................................... 2-29 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-36 Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-35 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-18 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-36 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-30 Cooling System .............................................. 5-32 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-34 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-5 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ................ 7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-11 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-12 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-14 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ............. 3-42 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-3 Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-9 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-16 Door Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Locks .......................................................... 2-8 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-17 Seat Height Adjuster ...................................... 1-3 Six-Way Power Seat ...................................... 1-3 Driver Driver Behavior ................................................ 4-2 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-30 City ........................................................... 4-33 Defensive ..................................................... 4-3 Drunken ....................................................... 4-4 Environment ................................................. 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-34 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-36 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-31 Off-Road .................................................... 4-17 Recovery Hook ........................................... 4-43 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-42 Winter ........................................................ 4-38 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ................... 3-68 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-94 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-94 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-95 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-94 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-96 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-94 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-21 Battery ....................................................... 5-41 Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-41 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-37 Coolant ...................................................... 5-27 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-18 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-36 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-35 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-27 Oil ............................................................. 5-15 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-19 Overheating ................................................ 5-30 Reduced Power Light ................................... 3-41 Starting ...................................................... 2-16 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-16 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-7 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-31 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-21 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-91 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 3-81 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-71 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-72 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-83 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-24 Manual Transaxle ........................................ 5-26 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-37 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-15 Folding Rear Seat ........................................... 1-10 Folding Seatback, Passenger ............................. 1-8 Footwell Lamps .............................................. 3-17 Front Console Storage Area ............................. 2-34 ............................................................... 5-5 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-43 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-44 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-94 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-95 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-96 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-94 G Gage Gasoline Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-36 Fuel .......................................................... 3-43 Speedometer .............................................. 3-26 Tachometer ................................................. 3-26 Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Gate Ajar Light ............................................... 3-42 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-34 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-48 Headlamps ............................................ 3-13, 5-49 Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-15 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-48 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-51 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-48 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Heater ........................................................... 3-19 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ............................... 1-3 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-42 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-35 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-36 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-17 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-27 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-15 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ................................................... 1-34 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-62 Instrument Panel Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness .................................................. 3-16 Cluster ....................................................... 3-25 Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-16 J Jump Starting ................................................. 5-42 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-3 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-57 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-17 Dome ........................................................ 3-16 Fog ........................................................... 3-15 Footwell ..................................................... 3-17 Interior ....................................................... 3-16 Map .......................................................... 3-17 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-44 Liftgate .......................................................... 2-11 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-28 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-33 Light (cont.) Battery Warning .......................................... 3-31 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-32 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-41 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator .................. 3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-35 Gate Ajar ................................................... 3-42 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-42 Low Coolant Warning ................................... 3-36 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-44 Low Traction ............................................... 3-35 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-37 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-40 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-29 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .................... 3-27 Reduced Engine Power ................................ 3-41 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-27 Security ..................................................... 3-41 Service Vehicle Soon ................................... 3-42 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-34 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-34 Up-Shift ..................................................... 3-32 Lighting Entry ......................................................... 3-16 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-44 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-11 Locks Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Door ........................................................... 2-8 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-11 Power Door .................................................. 2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-15 Low Coolant Warning Light .............................. 3-36 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-44 Low Traction Light .......................................... 3-35 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-4 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-10 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-11 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-11 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-8 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-17 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-16 Owner Checks and Services ......................... 6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-14 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-37 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-4 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Manual Transaxle Fluid .......................................................... 5-26 Operation ................................................... 2-22 Map Lamps .................................................... 3-17 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-29 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-31 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-31 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-15 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-16 O Odometer ...................................................... 3-26 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-26 Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-17 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-14 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-41 Engine ....................................................... 5-15 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-40 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-19 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-32 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-32 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-22 Outlet(s), Accessory Power ............................... 3-17 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-31 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-31 Owner Checks and Services ............................. 6-10 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Paint, Damage ............................................... 5-91 Park (P) Shifting Into ................................................ 2-25 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-26 Parking Brake ........................................................ 2-24 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-27 Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-26 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-29 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-22 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-67 Passing ......................................................... 4-14 Passlock® ...................................................... 2-14 Power ............................................................. 1-3 Accessory Outlet(s) ...................................... 3-17 Door Locks .................................................. 2-8 Electrical System ......................................... 5-94 Reduced Engine Light .................................. 3-41 Windows .................................................... 2-13 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-31 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-9 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-48 Reduced Engine Power Light ............................ 3-41 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-77 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-73 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-54 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-12 Saturn ....................................................... 7-12 United States Government ............................ 7-11 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-74 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-74 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-26 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-42 Roof Rack System .......................................... 2-36 Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-28 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-16 Radios .......................................................... 3-44 Care of Your CD and DVD Player .................. 3-81 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ........................ 3-80 Radio with CD .................................... 3-47, 3-52 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-46 Understanding Reception .............................. 3-80 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-29 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................... 3-68 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-26 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......................... 3-10 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ..... 2-29 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-14 Recovery Hook ............................................... 4-43 10 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Passenger Reminder Light ............................ 3-27 Pretensioners .............................................. 1-31 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-27 Care of ...................................................... 5-87 Driver Position ............................................ 1-17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-17 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-16 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................... 1-29 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-26 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-26 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-25 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-12 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................ 1-25 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seatback, Folding Passenger ............................. 1-8 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ............................. 1-3 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Manual ........................................................ 1-2 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-4 Passenger Folding Seatback ........................... 1-8 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-5 Six-Way Power Driver .................................... 1-3 Split Folding Rear Seat ................................ 1-10 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-52 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-50 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-54 Security Light ................................................. 3-41 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .......................................... 5-5 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 11 Service (cont.) Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-37 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-12 Vehicle Soon Light ....................................... 3-42 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-72 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-46 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-91 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-25 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7 Spare Tire Compact .................................................... 5-84 Installing .................................................... 5-77 Removing ................................................... 5-73 Storing ....................................................... 5-83 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ................................. 5-99 Speedometer .................................................. 3-26 Split Folding Rear Seat .................................... 1-10 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-16 Steering ........................................................ 4-11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-79 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Cargo Area ................................................. 2-34 Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-34 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-34 Floor Console Storage Area .......................... 2-34 Glove Box .................................................. 2-34 Roof Rack System ....................................... 2-36 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-42 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-13 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-38 Tachometer .................................................... 3-26 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .... 5-53 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-34 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-14 Passlock® ................................................... 2-14 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 12 Tires ............................................................. 5-56 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .......................... 5-90 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-65 Chains ....................................................... 5-70 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-72 Cleaning .................................................... 5-90 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-84 Different Size .............................................. 5-67 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-71 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-62 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-63 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-77 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-77 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-73 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-83 Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-57 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-59 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-67 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-69 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-69 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-65 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-48 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-52 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-48 Traction Transaxle Control System (TCS) .................................. 4-10 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-34 Low Light ................................................... 3-35 Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-24 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-26 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-19 Transaxle Operation, Manual ............................ 2-22 Transmission Up-Shift Light .............................................. 3-32 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-26 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-80 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-67 Up-Shift Light ................................................. 3-32 13 V Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-6 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Design ......................................................... 4-3 Loading ...................................................... 4-44 Parking Your ............................................... 2-26 Service Soon Light ...................................... 3-42 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ............................................. 7-7 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-93 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-93 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-22 Visors ........................................................... 2-13 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-69 Different Size .............................................. 5-67 Replacement ............................................... 5-69 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-42 Windows ....................................................... 2-12 Power ........................................................ 2-13 Windshield Washer ........................................................ 3-9 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-37 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-55 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-89 Wiper Fuses ............................................... 5-94 Wipers ......................................................... 3-8 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ........................ 3-10 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-38 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-81 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ............................................. 3-24 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle .............. 4-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14 2006 Saturn VUE Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Rear Seats .............................................. 1-10 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-12 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-32 Airbag System ......................................... 1-58 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-74 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 ........................................................ 2-2 ....................................... 2-8 ................................................. 2-12 ............................ 2-14 ........... 2-15 .................................................... 2-29 ...................................... 2-32 ......................................... 2-34 .................................................. 2-38 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-19 ........ 3-24 ....................................... 3-44 Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors OnStar® System Storage Areas Sunroof Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ........ 4-2 ................................................... 4-48 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10 All-Wheel Drive ........................................ 5-47 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-48 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-55 Tires ...................................................... 5-56 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-85 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 5-93 Electrical System ...................................... 5-94 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ..................... 5-99 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-11 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Schedule SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name VUE are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in

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2006 Saturn VUE Owners Manual