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Saturn 2005 Vue User Manual

Saturn 2005 Vue
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4 for more information. Things that are especially
important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle
fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drive belt,
cooling system and brake system. Each of these is
covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find
them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to
review this information before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating on
page 5-29.
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
If you get a flat tire while towing a trailer, be sure
to secure the trailer and disconnect it from the vehicle
before changing the tire.
Trailer Wiring
Additional wire length has been provided for connecting
trailer wiring to your vehicle. A loop of five wires is
stored below the jack, which is located on the driver’s
side of the cargo area. The wires are fused in both
the underhood and instrument fuse block. See
Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-94 and
Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-96.
The wires do not have a connector and should be wired
to the trailer by a qualified electrical technician. The
technician can use the following information when
connecting a trailer wiring harness to your vehicle.
Yellow: Left Turn Signal
Brown: Parking Lamps
Light Blue: Stop Lamps
Black: Ground Wire
Dark Green: Right Turn Signal
When connecting a trailer harness, be sure you leave it
loose enough so the wiring does not bend or break,
but not so loose that it drags on the ground. Store
harness below jack in the cargo area when it is not in
use. Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it will
not be damaged.
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Saturn 2005 Vue Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSaturn
Model2005 Vue
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Manual seat adjustments, driver seat height adjuster, six-way power seat, lumbar support, heated seats, reclining seatbacks, head restraints, and folding seatbacks.

Safety Belts

Proper usage of safety belts for all occupants, including children, and explanations of why they are important.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for restraining older children, infants, and young children using various restraint systems.

Airbag System

Details on airbag locations, inflation, restraint function, and servicing of the airbag system.

Features and Controls

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Guidelines for new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, starting the engine, and operating transaxles.

Instrument Panel

Cruise Control

Operation and setting of the cruise control system, including cautions for use.

Climate Controls

Operation of the climate control system for heating, cooling, ventilation, and defrosting windows.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Description of various warning lights, gages, and indicators on the instrument panel.

Driving Your Vehicle

Defensive Driving

Principles of defensive driving, emphasizing anticipation, safe following distance, and driver concentration.

Drunken Driving

The dangers of drinking and driving, its effects on driving skills, and legal limits.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

How the anti-lock braking system works to prevent skids and how to use it properly.

Towing a Trailer

Essential advice and safety rules for towing a trailer, including weight considerations and handling tips.

Service and Appearance Care

Engine Oil

Procedures for checking engine oil level, adding oil, and understanding engine oil life system.

Brakes

Details on brake fluid, brake wear indicators, pedal travel, adjustment, and replacing brake parts.

Tires

Guidance on tire maintenance, including inflation pressure, inspection, rotation, and replacement.

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Overview of maintenance requirements, intervals, and how to use the schedule.

Scheduled Maintenance

Details on Maintenance I and Maintenance II services based on the Change Engine Oil light.

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedures for reporting safety defects to the US government, Canadian government, and Saturn.

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