2008 Saturn VUE Owners Manual

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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 other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with genuine 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) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-50 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5-91 for more information. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies 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 see Checking the Restraint Systems on page 1-72. (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. 6-8 (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 dealer/retailer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and ﬁller neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (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) 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 dealer/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 6-13. 6-9 At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-76. 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 5-65. It is important to check the engine oil At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Notice: regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to the engine not covered by your warranty. Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. 6-10 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: Automatic Transmission 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. 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 2-28. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. On automatic transmission 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 dealer/retailer for service. On manual transmission 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 pedal is not pushed all the way down, contact your dealer/retailer for service. 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 2-28. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/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 dealer/retailer for service. 6-11 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. (cid:127) With an automatic transmission, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. (cid:127) With a manual transmission, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission 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. 6-12 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 transmission 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 dealer/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. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-15. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22. Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System 6-13 Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Windshield Washer Hydraulic Power Steering System Parking Brake Cable Guides Automatic Transmission Transfer Case Optikleen® Washer Solvent GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). 6-14 Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood, Liftgate Door, and Rear Folding Seat Hinges Sunroof Track Weatherstrip Conditioning 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. Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). 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 2.4L L4 3.5L V6* 3.6L V6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Spark Plugs 2.4L L4 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 Wiper Blades Driver’s Side – 24 inches (60.0 cm) Passenger’s Side – 16 inches (40.0 cm) Rear – 12.0 inches (30.0 cm) 96815102 12605566 89017342 or 89017525 89017524 19130294 12598004 12591131 12597464 96830172 96830174 96624648 — PF457G PF61 or PF63 PF48 — 41-103 41-100 41-990 — — — *Check the part number of the oil ﬁlter installed on the engine. 89017342 (PF61) and 89017525 (PF63) are not interchangeable. 6-15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 (LE5) Engine 3.5L V6 (LZ4) Engine 6-16 3.6L V6 (LY7) Engine 6-17 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 6-9 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 6-18 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 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 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-6 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-7 Scheduling Service Appointments .....................7-9 Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-9 Collision Damage Repair ................................7-11 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..........................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ................................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ..................7-14 Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ................7-16 Event Data Recorders ...................................7-16 OnStar® ......................................................7-17 Navigation System ........................................7-17 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ..............7-17 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 the vehicle are resolved by the 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, in the U.S., contact the Saturn Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-553-6000. In Canada, call 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 (VIN). This 17-digit number can be found on the vehicle registration or title, on the upper driver side corner of the instrument panel, 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. 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. 7-2 STEP THREE (U.S. Owners): 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 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line. 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. 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 is generally heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you can reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. 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 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 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. STEP THREE (Canadian Owners): General Motors Participation in the Mediation/Arbitration Program In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. 7-3 The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you ﬁle your complaint to the ﬁnal decision, should be completed in approximately 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively, you may call the Saturn Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-1999, or you may write to: Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 Online Owner Center (United States only) This is a resource for your Saturn 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. (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. Your inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). Refer to www.saturn.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle. 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. My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: − My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your proﬁle, subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease. To sign up, visit the My GM Canada section within www.gmcanada.com. 7-5 Customer Assistance Offices Saturn encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a customer wishes to write to Saturn, the letter should be addressed to: GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Saturn Customer Assistance Center 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Code 371-999-S24 Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 1-800-553-6000 1-800-833-6000 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000 In Canada, write to: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Ltd. CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-1999 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 7-6 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. Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call 1-800-553-6000; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1-800-889-2438). For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Saturn vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Saturn Roadside Assistance Program. Who is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for coverage. Services Provided The following services are provided in the U.S. and Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever comes ﬁrst, and, in Canada only, up to a maximum of $100. (cid:127) Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station (approximately $5 Canada). In Canada, service to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels are not provided through this service. (cid:127) Lock-Out Service: Lock-out service is covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if you have an active OnStar® subscription. To ensure security, the driver must present personal identiﬁcation before lock-out service is provided. In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required. (cid:127) Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash. Winch-out assistance is provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. (cid:127) Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire in good condition, when equipped and properly inﬂated, is 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: A battery jump start is covered at no charge if the vehicle does not start. (cid:127) Trip Routing Service (Canada Only): Upon request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, computer personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with helpful travel information pertaining to your trip. Please allow three weeks before your planned departure date. Trip routing requests are limited to six per calendar year. 7-7 (cid:127) Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance (Canada Only): In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement, while en route and over 250 kilometres from the original point of departure, you might qualify for trip interruption expense assistance. This assistance covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night), and (C) alternate ground transportation (maximum of $40/day). This beneﬁt is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair order are required. Once authorization has been given, your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and 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 7-8 Towing and Road Service Exclusions Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests 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. 7-9 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. 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. 7-10 Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every retailer. Please contact your retailer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate retailer personnel. Saturn reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. 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. 7-11 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. 7-12 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 7-7 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. (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. 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. 7-13 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. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify Saturn. Call 1-800-553-6000, or write: Saturn Corporation 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Drop 371-999-S24 Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 In Canada, call 1-800-263-1999, or write: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals A variety of publications are available to you. Saturn service manuals are written for trained technicians, and in some cases, specialized tools and equipment are necessary to complete certain repairs. However, the manuals are available to owners who either have the training, or wish to gain a greater understanding of the technical aspect of their Saturn. For additional publications information or to order publications in the United States, call toll free 1-800-2-SATURN or visit www.saturn-publications.com to order on-line. In Canada, Saturn service manuals are available by calling toll free 1-800-551-4123. Owner Publications Information on how to obtain product bulletins and as described below is applicable only in the ﬁfty U.S. states and the District of Columbia, and only for cars and light trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). Copies of individual bulletins are also at your participating Saturn retailer. You can ask to see them. In Canada, information relating to product service bulletins can be obtained by contacting your Saturn retailer. 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. 7-15 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. 7-16 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. 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 2-35 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in Saturn vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Saturn system containing personal information. 7-17 ✍ NOTES 7-18 A About Driving Your Vehicle ................................... iii Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-3 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-70 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-7 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-96 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-20 Air Conditioning ...................................... 3-19, 3-23 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-34 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-33 Airbag System ................................................ 1-55 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 1-64 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-61 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-58 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-70 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-63 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-70 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-63 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-41 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light .......................... 3-46 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ......................... 4-10 Antenna, Fixed Mast ....................................... 3-71 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-71 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 4-6 Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light ............... 3-37 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-92 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-89 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-93 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-90 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-88 Finish Care ................................................. 5-90 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-93 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ................................................. 5-89 Interior Cleaning .......................................... 5-87 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-93 Tires .......................................................... 5-92 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-93 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-94 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-90 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-89 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-91 Appointments, Scheduling Service ....................... 7-9 Audio System ................................................. 3-52 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-70 Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... 3-71 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................................... 3-69 Radio Reception .......................................... 3-70 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-53 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-71 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-55 Automatic Climate Control System ..................... 3-23 Automatic Door Lock ......................................... 2-9 Automatic Door Unlock .................................... 2-10 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-22 Operation ........................................... 2-22, 2-25 Battery .......................................................... 5-36 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-17 Brake Emergencies ................................................ 4-6 Brakes .......................................................... 5-33 System Warning Light .................................. 3-37 Braking ........................................................... 4-5 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-6 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-18 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-46 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-47 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-46 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-43 Headlamps ................................................. 5-46 License Plate Lamps .................................... 5-49 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-49 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ........................................ 5-48 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-68 Calibration ..................................................... 3-50 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ....... 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-104 Carbon Monoxide ................................... 2-32, 4-44 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-89 Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-47 Cargo Management System ............................. 2-48 Cargo Tie Downs ............................................ 2-48 CD, MP3 ....................................................... 3-64 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-45 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-74 Charging System Light .................................... 3-36 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-41 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-93 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-39 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-36 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-43 Older Children ............................................. 1-33 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................... 1-49 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... 1-51 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-41 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-92 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-90 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-88 Finish Care ................................................. 5-90 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ................................................. 5-89 Interior ....................................................... 5-87 Tires .......................................................... 5-92 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-93 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-90 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-89 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-91 Climate Control System ................................... 3-19 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-28 Automatic ................................................... 3-23 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-28 Clock, Setting ................................................. 3-53 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-11 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-86 Compass ....................................................... 3-50 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-14 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-4 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-47 Coolant Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-40 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-21 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-25 Cooling System .............................................. 5-27 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-11 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-45 Cupholders .................................................... 2-44 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-9 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....................................................... 7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-6 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ................ 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-14 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-7 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-15 D Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-15 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-3 Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-9 DIC Compass ................................................. 3-50 Diesel Running Out of Fuel .................................... 2-32 Disc, MP3 ...................................................... 3-64 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-17 Door Ajar Light ................................................... 3-47 Automatic Door Lock ..................................... 2-9 Automatic Door Unlock ................................. 2-10 Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Locks .......................................................... 2-9 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Seat Height Adjuster ...................................... 1-5 Driver Behavior ................................................ 4-2 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-49 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-49 At Night ..................................................... 4-27 Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-29 Defensive ..................................................... 4-3 Drunken ....................................................... 4-4 Environment ................................................. 4-2 Driver Driving Driving (cont.) Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 4-29 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-30 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-28 Off-Road .................................................... 4-15 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-35 Winter ........................................................ 4-31 EDR ............................................................. 7-16 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-96 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-97 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-97 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-96 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-100 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-96 Electronic Immobilizer PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-16 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-16 Electronic Stability Program ................................ 4-8 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-20 Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-44 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-41 Coolant ...................................................... 5-22 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-21 Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-40 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-16 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-32 Oil ............................................................. 5-15 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-18 Overheating ................................................ 5-25 Reduced Power Light ................................... 3-45 Starting ...................................................... 2-20 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-17 Event Data Recorders ..................................... 7-16 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-32 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-20 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-93 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 3-71 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-75 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-76 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-85 Fluid Fog Lamp Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-22 Power Steering ........................................... 5-31 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-32 Fog ........................................................... 3-16 Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-45 Folding Rear Seat ........................................... 1-12 Folding Seatback, Passenger ............................ 1-10 Front Storage Area ......................................... 2-44 ............................................................... 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 ......................................................... 3-47 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-6 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-6 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-48 Running Out of ........................................... 2-32 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-97 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-97 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-100 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-96 G Gage Fuel .......................................................... 3-47 Speedometer .............................................. 3-32 Tachometer ................................................. 3-32 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-38 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-6 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-6 Gate Ajar Light ............................................... 3-46 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-43 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-2 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-43 Headlamps .................................................... 5-46 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-46 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-15 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-47 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-46 Headlamps (cont.) High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 Wiper Activated ........................................... 3-14 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-6 Heater ................................................... 3-19, 3-23 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ............................... 1-5 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-46 High-Speed Operation, Tires ............................. 5-59 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-29 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-30 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-19 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-18 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-36 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-58 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-16 Cluster ....................................................... 3-31 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Storage Area .............................................. 2-44 J Jump Starting ................................................. 5-37 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-52 Lamps Dome ........................................................ 3-17 Reading ..................................................... 3-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-27 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-43 License Plate Lamps ....................................... 5-49 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ........................................ 2-11 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-33 All-Wheel Drive Disabled .............................. 3-46 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ........... 3-37 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-37 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-44 Charging System ......................................... 3-36 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-45 Light (cont.) Door Ajar ................................................... 3-47 Electronic Stabilitrak Program Indicator ........... 3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-40 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-45 Gate Ajar ................................................... 3-46 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-46 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-48 Low Oil Level ............................................. 3-44 Low Washer Fluid Warning ........................... 3-46 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-41 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-43 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-34 Reduced Engine Power ................................ 3-45 Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-32 Security ..................................................... 3-44 Service Vehicle Soon ................................... 3-47 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light .......................................... 3-38 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-39 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-40 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-39 Entry ......................................................... 3-17 Lighting Lights Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-35 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-10 Locks Automatic Door Lock ..................................... 2-9 Automatic Door Unlock ................................. 2-10 Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Door ........................................................... 2-9 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-10 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-13 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-48 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ....................... 3-46 Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-46 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-6 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-10 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-11 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-8 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-18 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-3 Using .......................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-41 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-6 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-4 Manual, Using .................................................... iii Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ........................ 2-33 Manual Rearview ......................................... 2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-34 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-34 MP3 ............................................................. 3-64 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4 Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-17 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...................................................... 3-69 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-18 O Odometer ...................................................... 3-32 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-32 Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-15 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-13 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-44 Engine ....................................................... 5-15 Low Oil Level Light ...................................... 3-44 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-43 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-18 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-33 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-17 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-35 Operation, Universal Home Remote System ........ 2-39 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-28 Outlets Accessory Power ......................................... 3-18 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-34 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-34 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Paint, Damage ............................................... 5-93 Park Brake .................................................... 2-28 Park (P) Shifting Into ................................................ 2-29 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-34 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-28 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-65 Passing ......................................................... 4-13 PASS-KEY® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............... 2-16 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ................................................... 2-16 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 5-4 Power Door Locks .................................................. 2-9 Electrical System ......................................... 5-96 Reduced Engine Light .................................. 3-45 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-19 Seat ............................................................ 1-5 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-31 Windows .................................................... 2-13 Privacy .......................................................... 7-16 Event Data Recorders .................................. 7-16 Navigation System ....................................... 7-17 OnStar ....................................................... 7-17 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ....................... 7-17 Remote Vehicle Start ........................................ 2-7 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-79 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-77 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-49 Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...................... 6-15 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-14 Saturn ....................................................... 7-14 United States Government ............................ 7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-72 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-73 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-19 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-35 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-16 Running Out of Fuel ........................................ 2-32 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), Privacy .... 7-17 Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-55 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................................... 3-69 Reception ................................................... 3-70 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-53 Rainsense™ II Wipers ....................................... 3-9 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-17 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-10 Rear Seat Armrest .......................................... 2-47 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......................... 3-11 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming .................. 2-33 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-41 Reduced Engine Power Light ............................ 3-45 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ... 2-5 10 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-32 Care of ...................................................... 5-89 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-27 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-32 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-32 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-14 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-3 Seatback, Folding Passenger ............................ 1-10 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ............................. 1-5 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-6 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-6 Passenger Folding Seatback ......................... 1-10 Power Seat .................................................. 1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-7 Split Folding Rear Seat ................................ 1-12 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-49 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-51 Security Light ................................................. 3-44 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .............................................. 5-5 Service (cont.) California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .... 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-41 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15 Vehicle Soon Light ....................................... 3-47 Service, Scheduling Appointments ....................... 7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-70 Setting the Clock ............................................ 3-53 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-93 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-29 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-31 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7 Spare Tire Compact .................................................... 5-86 Installing .................................................... 5-79 Removing ................................................... 5-77 Storing ....................................................... 5-85 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-104 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light ............................................. 3-38 Speedometer .................................................. 3-32 Split Folding Rear Seat .................................... 1-12 Stabilitrak Program Indicator Light, Electronic ...... 3-39 Start Vehicle, Remote ....................................... 2-7 Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-20 Steering ........................................................ 4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-70 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 11 Storage Areas Cargo Management System .......................... 2-48 Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-45 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-47 Cupholders ................................................. 2-44 Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-44 Glove Box .................................................. 2-43 Instrument Panel Storage Area ...................... 2-44 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-46 Rear Seat Armrest ....................................... 2-47 Sunglasses Storage Compartment .................. 2-44 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-34 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-14 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-49 Tachometer .................................................... 3-32 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .... 5-48 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-39 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-14 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-14 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............ 2-16 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ................................................ 2-16 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Time, Setting .................................................. 3-53 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-40 Tires ............................................................. 5-51 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .......................... 5-92 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-68 Chains ....................................................... 5-74 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-76 Cleaning .................................................... 5-92 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-86 Different Size .............................................. 5-70 High-Speed Operation .................................. 5-59 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-75 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-58 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-65 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-79 Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 5-62 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-60 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-79 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-77 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-85 Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-52 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-70 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-72 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-73 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-67 12 Towing Traction Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-41 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-44 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-41 Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-7 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-39 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-22 Transmission Operation, Automatic ............ 2-22, 2-25 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-32 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-70 Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-38 Operation ................................................... 2-39 Using this Manual ............................................... iii Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-4 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Design ......................................................... 4-3 Loading ...................................................... 4-35 Service Soon Light ...................................... 3-47 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-16 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-95 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-95 Vehicle, Remote Start ....................................... 2-7 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-28 Visors ........................................................... 2-14 13 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-30 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...................... 3-46 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-72 Different Size .............................................. 5-70 Replacement ............................................... 5-73 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-41 Windows ....................................................... 2-12 Power ........................................................ 2-13 Windshield Rainsense™ II Wipers ................................... 3-9 Washer ...................................................... 3-10 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-32 Windshield (cont.) Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-50 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-91 Wiper Fuses ............................................... 5-96 Wipers ......................................................... 3-8 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ........................ 3-11 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-31 Wiper Activated Headlamps .............................. 3-14 XM Radio Messages ....................................... 3-68 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-71 Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle .............. 4-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14 2008 Saturn VUE Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Head Restraints ......................................... 1-2 Front Seats ............................................... 1-4 Rear Seats .............................................. 1-12 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-14 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-33 Airbag System ......................................... 1-55 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-72 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys ........................................................ 2-3 Doors and Locks ....................................... 2-9 Windows ................................................. 2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-18 Mirrors .................................................... 2-33 OnStar® System ...................................... 2-35 Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-38 Storage Areas ......................................... 2-43 Sunroof .................................................. 2-49 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-19 ........ 3-30 .................. 3-49 ....................................... 3-52 Instrument 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 ................................................... 4-41 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10 All-Wheel Drive ........................................ 5-41 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-43 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-50 Tires ...................................................... 5-51 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-87 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 5-95 Electrical System ...................................... 5-96 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 5-104 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-14 ........... 7-16 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer 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.com Propriétaires 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.com 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. 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. 15863775 B Second Printing ©2007 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ii 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 and Off-Road Driving on page 4-15. 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.” iii 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.

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