Saturn 2005 Vue User Manual

Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your
vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up
or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment
allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the
lamps behind you. Pull the tab forward for daytime use;
push it back for night use.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®
, Compass and
Temperature Display
The vehicle may have this feature. When on, an
automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the
proper level to minimize glare from lights behind
you after dark.
The mirror also includes a dual display in the upper
right corner of the mirror face. The compass reading and
the outside temperature will both appear in the display
at the same time.
P (On/Off): This is the on/off button.
Temperature and Compass Display
Press the on/off button, located to the far left, briefly to
turn the comp/temp display on or off.
If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to be
calibrated. See the information following on calibration.
To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the
following:
1. Press and hold the on/off button for approximately
four seconds until either a flashing °F, or °C
appears.
2. Press the button again to change the display to the
desired unit of measurement. After approximately
four seconds of inactivity, the new unit will be locked
in and the compass/temperature display will
return.
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Saturn 2005 Vue Specifications

General

Brand	Saturn
Model	2005 Vue
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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

Your Driving, the Road, and 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.

Braking

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

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

Traction Control System (TCS)

Winter Driving

Loading Your Vehicle

Towing a Trailer

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

Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Checking Things Under the Hood

Engine Oil

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

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

Engine Coolant

Brakes

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

Battery

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.

Additional Required Services

Owner Checks and Services

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Customer Assistance and Information

Roadside Assistance Program

Reporting Safety Defects

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