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1.
Pull
the
elastic
cord
out
from
between
the
edge
of
the
seatback
and
the
interior
body
to
remove
the
guide
from
its
storage
clip.
2.
Slide
the
guide
under
and
past
the
belt.
The
elastic
cord
must
be
under
the
belt.
Then,
place
the
guide
over
the
belt,
and
insert
the
two
edges
of
the
belt
into
the
slots
of
the
guide.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster
9
Six-Way Power Driver Seat
9
Heated Seats
10
Manual Lumbar
10
Reclining Seatbacks
11
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seats
14
Passenger Folding Seatback
14
Split Folding Rear Seat
14
Safety Belts
16
Why Safety Belts Work
17
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
20
Driver Position
21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
28
Right Front Passenger Position
29
Rear Seat Passengers
29
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
31
Child Restraints
34
Safety Belt Pretensioners
34
Older Children
34
Safety Belt Extender
34
Infants and Young Children
37
Child Restraint Systems
40
Where to Put the Restraint
42
Top Strap
43
Top Strap Anchor Location
45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
51
Airbag Systems
54
Where Are the Airbags
56
When Should an Airbag Inflate
59
How Does an Airbag Restrain
60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
60
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
62
Restraint System Check
64
Checking Your Restraint Systems
64
Features and Controls
67
Keys
68
Remote Keyless Entry System
69
Theft-Deterrent System
70
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
71
Battery Replacement
72
Doors and Locks
73
Delayed Locking
74
Power Door Locks
74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
75
Rear Door Security Locks
75
Lockout Protection
76
Leaving Your Vehicle
76
Windows
77
Vehicles with Power Door Locks
77
Vehicles with Manual Door Locks
77
Window Lock out
78
Theft-Deterrent Systems
79
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
80
Ignition Positions
80
New Vehicle Break-In
80
Starting Your Engine
81
Engine Coolant Heater
83
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
83
Automatic Transaxle Operation
84
Five-Speed Automatic and Vti Variable
84
Shift Lock Release
86
Manual Transaxle Operation
87
Shift Speeds
88
Parking Brake
89
Shifting into Park (P)
90
Torque Lock
91
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
91
Parking Your Vehicle
92
Shifting out of Park (P)
92
Engine Exhaust
93
Parking over Things that Burn
93
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
94
Mirrors
95
Temperature and Compass Display
95
Manual Rearview Mirror
95
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
96
Compass Variance
96
Compass Calibration
96
Temperature Display
97
Compass Operation
98
Outside Manual Mirrors
99
Outside Convex Mirror
100
Outside Power Mirrors
100
Onstar System
101
Storage Areas
102
Garment Hooks
102
Glove Box
102
Load Floor Storage Box
103
Roof Rack System
103
Sunroof
104
Section 3 Instrument Panel
105
Instrument Panel
105
Instrument Panel Overview
108
Horn
110
Hazard Warning Flashers
110
Tilt Wheel
111
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
111
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
112
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
112
Lamps on Reminder
113
Windshield Wiper Lever
113
Windshield Washer
114
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
114
Cruise Control (2.2L L4 Engine)
115
Cruise Control (3.5L V6 Engine)
118
Exterior Lamps
121
Daytime Running Lamps
121
Automatic Headlamp System
122
Cargo Lamp
123
Interior Lamps
123
Instrument Panel Brightness
123
Dome Lamp
123
Liftgate Lamps
123
Accessory Power Outlets
124
Map Lamps
124
Climate Controls
125
Climate Control System
125
Defogging and Defrosting
126
Rear Window Defogger
127
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
127
Outlet Adjustment
127
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
129
Instrument Panel Cluster
130
Speedometer and Odometer
131
Trip Odometer
131
Safety Belt Reminder Light
132
Airbag Readiness Light
132
Battery Warning Light
133
Brake System Warning Light
134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
135
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
136
Low Traction Light
137
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
137
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
138
Low Coolant Warning Light
138
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
139
If the Light Is Flashing
140
If the Light Is on Steady
140
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
141
Maintenance Schedule
142
Oil Pressure Light
142
Change Engine Oil Light
143
Security Light
143
Reduced Engine Power Light
143
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
144
Gate Ajar Light
144
Service Vehicle Soon Light
144
Fuel Gage
145
Low Fuel Warning Light
146
Audio System(S)
146
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
147
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
147
AM-FM Radio
147
Finding a Station
148
Setting Preset Stations
148
Radio with CD (Base Level)
149
Playing a CD
151
CD Messages
153
Radio with CD (MP3)
153
Radio Data System (Rds)
153
Playing the Radio
154
Finding a Category (Cat) Station
157
Rds Messages
157
Playing the Single CD Player
158
Playing the Six-Disc CD Player
160
Using an Mp3 CD
163
Rear Seat Entertainment System
166
Before You Drive
166
Radio Personalization
166
Stereo Rca Jacks
168
Audio Output
168
Video Screen
169
DVD Radio
170
Playing a Disc
171
Remote Control
172
DVD Display Error Messages
175
DVD Distortion
175
Cleaning the DVD Player
175
Cleaning the Video Screen
175
DVD Radio Error Messages
175
Theft-Deterrent Feature
176
Radio Reception
178
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
178
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
179
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
179
Fixed Mast Antenna
179
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
179
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
181
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
182
Driver Behavior
182
Driving Environment
182
Vehicle Design
182
Defensive Driving
183
Drunken Driving
184
Control of a Vehicle
187
Braking
187
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
188
Traction Control System (TCS)
190
Braking in Emergencies
190
Electric Power Steering
192
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
192
Steering
192
Steering Tips
193
Steering in Emergencies
194
Off-Road Recovery
195
Passing
195
Loss of Control
196
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle off Paved Roads
198
Before You Go Off-Roading
198
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
198
Environmental Concerns
199
Traveling to Remote Areas
200
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
200
Scanning the Terrain
201
Driving on Off-Road Hills
202
Approaching a Hill
202
Driving Uphill
203
Driving Downhill
205
Driving Across an Incline
206
Stalling on an Incline
208
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
208
Driving in Water
209
Driving at Night
210
After Off-Road Driving
210
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
212
Driving through Deep Standing Water
214
Driving through Flowing Water
214
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
214
City Driving
215
Freeway Driving
216
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
217
Highway Hypnosis
218
Hill and Mountain Roads
218
Winter Driving
220
Driving on Snow or Ice
220
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
222
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
224
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
224
Recovery Hook
225
Towing
226
Towing Your Vehicle
226
Recreational Vehicle Towing
226
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive Vehicles)
228
Loading Your Vehicle
229
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
230
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
234
Towing a Trailer
235
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
236
Weight of the Trailer
236
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
237
Driving with a Trailer
238
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
238
Trailer Brakes
238
Safety Chains
238
Backing up
239
Following Distance
239
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
239
Making Turns
239
Parking on Hills
240
Driving on Grades
240
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
241
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
241
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
241
Trailer Wiring
242
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
243
Service
245
Doing Your Own Service Work
246
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
247
Fuel
247
Gasoline Octane
247
Gasoline Specifications
247
California Fuel
248
Additives
248
Fuels in Foreign Countries
249
Filling Your Tank
250
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
252
Checking Things under the Hood
252
Hood Release
253
Engine Compartment Overview
254
Engine Oil
257
When to Add Engine Oil
258
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
258
Engine Oil Additives
261
When to Change Engine Oil
262
Gm Oil Life System
262
What to Do with Used Oil
263
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
263
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement
263
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
264
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
267
Manual Transaxle Fluid
269
How to Add Fluid
269
Engine Coolant
270
Hydraulic Clutch
270
What to Use
271
Checking Coolant
272
Adding Coolant
273
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
273
Engine Overheating
273
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
274
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
275
Cooling System
276
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
278
Windshield Washer Fluid
282
Brakes
283
Brake Wear
285
Battery
286
Brake Adjustment
286
Replacing Brake System Parts
286
Vehicle Storage
287
Jump Starting
287
All-Wheel Drive
293
Headlamp Aiming
294
Transfer Case (3.5L Engine)
294
Bulb Replacement
295
Halogen Bulbs
295
Headlamps
295
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
298
Fog Lamps
299
Sidemarker Lamps
299
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
300
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
301
Replacement Bulbs
302
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
302
Tires
304
Tire Sidewall Labeling
305
Tire Size
307
Tire Terminology and Definitions
308
Inflation - Tire Pressure
311
When to Check
311
Tire Inspection and Rotation
312
When It Is Time for New Tires
313
Buying New Tires
314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
315
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
316
Wheel Replacement
317
Tire Chains
318
Used Replacement Wheels
318
If a Tire Goes Flat
319
Changing a Flat Tire
320
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
320
Removing the Wheel
324
Removing Flat Tire/Installing Spare Tire
324
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
329
Compact Spare Tire
330
Appearance Care
331
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
331
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
331
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
332
Using Cleaner on Fabric
332
Cleaning Vinyl
333
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
333
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
333
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
333
Care of Safety Belts
334
Weatherstrips
334
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
334
Washing Your Vehicle
334
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
335
Finish Care
335
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
336
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
336
Cleaning Tires
336
Sheet Metal Damage
337
Finish Damage
337
Chemical Paint Spotting
337
Underbody Maintenance
337
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
338
Vehicle Identification
339
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
339
Service Parts Identification Label
339
Electrical System
340
Add-On Electrical Equipment
340
Windshield Wiper Fuses
340
Power Windows and Other Power Options
340
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
340
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
341
Underhood Fuse Block
342
Capacities and Specifications
344
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
347
Introduction
348
Maintenance Requirements
348
Maintenance Schedule
348
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
348
Your Vehicle and the Environment
348
Scheduled Maintenance
350
Additional Required Services
352
Maintenance Footnotes
355
At each Fuel Fill
356
Engine Oil Level Check
356
Owner Checks and Services
356
At Least Once a Month
357
At Least Once a Year
357
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
358
Underbody Flushing Service
359
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
360
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
362
Engine Drive Belt Routing
363
Maintenance Record
364
Customer Assistance and Information
368
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
368
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
370
Online Owner Center
370
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
371
Roadside Assistance Program
372
Canadian Roadside Assistance
373
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
373
Reporting Safety Defects
374
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
374
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn
375
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
375
Service Manuals
375
Service Publications Ordering Information
375
Owner Publications
376
Service Bulletins
376
New Vehicle Break-In/Older Children
386
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Brand
Saturn
Model
2004 Vue
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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