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CAUTION:
It
can
be
dangerous
to
get
out
of
your
vehicle
if
the
shift
lever
is
not
fully
in
PARK
(P)
with
the
parking
brake
firmly
set.
Your
vehicle
can
roll.
Do
not
leave
your
vehicle
when
the
engine
is
running
unless
you
have
to.
If
you
have
left
the
engine
running,
the
vehicle
can
move
suddenly.
You
or
others
could
be
injured.
To
be
sure
your
vehicle
will
not
move,
even
when
you
are
on
fairly
level
ground,
always
set
your
parking
brake
and
move
the
shift
lever
to
PARK
(P).
Follow
the
proper
steps
to
be
sure
your
vehicle
will
not
move.
See
Shifting
Into
Park
(P)
on
page
2-40
.
If
you
are
pulling
a
trailer,
see
Towing
a
Trailer
on
page
4-40
.
Mirrors
Outside
Power
Mirrors
The
controls,
located
on
the
driver’s
door,
operate
both
outside
rearview
mirrors.
Push
the
top
control
to
the
left
or
right
to
choose
either
the
driver’s
or
passenger’s
outside
rearview
mirror.
Leave
the
control
in
the
center
position
to
prevent
moving
the
mirrors
once
they
are
adjusted.
Use
the
arrows
on
the
bottom
control
to
adjust
the
position
of
each
mirror.
Adjust
each
mirror
so
that
you
can
see
the
side
of
your
vehicle
and
the
area
behind
it,
while
sitting
in
a
comfortable
driving
position.
Both
outside
mirrors
can
be
folded
forward
or
rearward
to
prevent
damage
when
going
through
car
washes
or
confined
spaces.
2-43
128
130
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Table of Contents
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Six-Way Power Seats
9
Heated Seats
9
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Rear Seats
12
Head Restraints
12
Rear Seat Operation
12
Bucket Seats
13
Removing the Bucket Seats
17
Captain Chairs
20
Third Row Seat
25
Safety Belts
28
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
28
Why Safety Belts Work
30
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
33
Driver Position
34
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
41
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
42
Right Front Passenger Position
42
Rear Seat Passengers
42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
45
Safety Belt Pretensioners
47
Safety Belt Extender
48
Child Restraints
48
Older Children
48
Infants and Young Children
51
Child Restraint Systems
54
Where to Put the Restraint
58
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
59
(Latch)
65
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
65
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
67
Airbag System
71
Where Are the Airbags
74
When Should an Airbag Inflate
77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
78
How Does an Airbag Restrain
78
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
79
Passenger Sensing System
80
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
84
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
84
Restraint System Check
85
Checking the Restraint Systems
85
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
86
Section 2 Features and Controls
87
Features and Controls
87
Keys
89
Remote Keyless Entry System
90
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
91
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
93
Battery Replacement
94
Remote Vehicle Start
95
Doors and Locks
97
Door Locks
97
Power Door Locks
98
Delayed Locking
99
Automatic Door Lock
100
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
100
Lockout Protection
100
Dual Sliding Doors
100
Sliding Door Lock
101
Sliding Door Security Lock
102
Power Sliding Door (PSD)
103
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
109
Liftgate
110
Windows
112
Power Windows
113
Manual Rear Quarter Windows
113
Power Rear Quarter Windows
114
Sun Visors
114
Lighted Vanity Mirror
114
Theft-Deterrent Systems
115
Content Theft-Deterrent
115
Arming with Your Key
116
Disarming with Your Key
116
PASS-Key ® III
117
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
119
New Vehicle Break-In
119
Ignition Positions
119
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
120
Starting the Engine
120
Engine Coolant Heater
121
Automatic Transaxle Operation
122
Parking Brake
125
Shifting into Park (P)
126
Shifting out of Park (P)
127
Parking over Things that Burn
127
Engine Exhaust
128
Running the Engine While Parked
128
Mirrors
129
Outside Power Mirrors
129
Outside Convex Mirror
130
Outside Heated Mirrors
130
Onstar System
130
Universal Home Remote System
132
Universal Home Remote System Operation
133
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
135
Cupholder(S)
136
Glove Box
136
Storage Areas
136
Overhead Console (with Rail)
137
Floor Console Storage Area
138
Overhead Console (Without Rail)
138
Folding Tray
139
Second Row Center Console
139
Luggage Carrier
140
Convenience Net
141
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins
142
Storage Bins
142
Section 3 Instrument Panel
145
Instrument Panel Overview
148
Hazard Warning Flashers
150
Horn
150
Other Warning Devices
150
Tilt Wheel
150
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
151
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
151
Flash-To-Pass
152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
152
Windshield Washer
153
Windshield Wipers
153
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
154
Cruise Control
155
Exterior Lamps
159
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System
160
Headlamps on Reminder
160
Wiper Activated Headlamps
160
Instrument Panel Brightness
161
Dome Lamp
162
Entry Lighting
162
Interior Lamps Control
162
Delayed Lighting
163
Exit Lighting
163
Front Reading Lamps
164
Rear Reading Lamps
164
Cargo Lamp
164
Battery Run-Down Protection
164
Overhead Console Switchbank
165
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
165
How the System Works
167
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
168
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
169
Cigarette Lighter
169
Climate Controls
170
Climate Control System
170
Defogging and Defrosting
171
Outlet Adjustment
172
Rear Climate Control System
173
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
175
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
177
Instrument Panel Cluster
178
Speedometer and Odometer
179
Trip Odometer
179
Safety Belt Reminder Light
180
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
180
Airbag Readiness Light
181
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
182
Charging System Light
184
Brake System Warning Light
184
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
185
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
186
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
186
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
187
If the Light Is Flashing
188
If the Light Is on Steady
188
Oil Pressure Light
190
Cruise Control Light
191
Highbeam on Light
191
Security Light
191
Fuel Gage
192
Low Fuel Warning Light
192
Driver Information Center (DIC)
193
DIC Operation and Displays
194
Oil Life
197
DIC Warnings and Messages
200
Battery Saver Active
201
Change Oil Soon
201
Check Gas Cap
202
Engine Coolant Hot
204
Headlamps Suggested
204
Key in Ignition
205
Low Fuel
207
Reduced Engine Power
209
Right Rear Turn Lamp out
211
Service Abs System
211
Service Brake System
212
Service Air Bag
212
Service Park Lamps
213
Service Traction System
214
Service Vehicle Soon
214
Stability Control Active
215
Stability Control off
215
Traction Control off
216
Turn Signal on
216
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
217
Audio System(S)
225
Setting the Time
226
Radio with CD
227
Playing the Radio
228
Finding a Station
229
Setting Preset Stations
229
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
230
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade
230
Rds and XM
231
Rds Messages
232
Radio Messages
233
Playing a CD(S) (Six-Disc CD Player)
237
Mp3 Format
240
Navigation/Radio System
246
Before You Drive
247
Stereo Rca Jacks
249
DVD Player
250
Playing a Disc
251
Remote Control
252
Ejecting a Disc
252
Remote Control Buttons
253
DVD Messages
258
Rear Seat Entertainment System
246
Parental Control
246
Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
259
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
261
Theft-Deterrent Feature
261
Radio Reception
262
Care of the CD and DVD Player
263
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
263
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
264
Chime Level Adjustment
264
Fixed Mast Antenna
263
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
265
Driving Your Vehicle
265
Defensive Driving
266
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
266
Drunken Driving
267
Control of a Vehicle
269
Braking
270
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
271
Braking in Emergencies
272
Traction Control System (TCS)
273
Stabilitrak ® System
274
Traction Control Operation
275
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
276
Steering
277
Power Steering
277
Steering in Emergencies
278
Off-Road Recovery
279
Passing
279
Loss of Control
281
Driving at Night
282
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
283
Driving through Deep Standing Water
284
City Driving
285
Freeway Driving
286
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
288
Highway Hypnosis
289
Hill and Mountain Roads
289
Winter Driving
291
Driving on Snow or Ice
292
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
294
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
296
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
296
Loading Your Vehicle
297
Recreational Vehicle Towing
302
Dolly Towing
303
Dinghy Towing
303
Towing
302
Towing Your Vehicle
302
Level Control
304
Towing a Trailer
304
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
305
Weight of the Trailer
306
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
307
Safety Chains
309
Trailer Brakes
309
Driving with a Trailer
310
Following Distance
311
Making Turns
312
Driving on Grades
312
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
312
Parking on Hills
312
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
313
Trailer Wiring Harness
313
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
315
Service and Appearance Care
315
Service
317
Accessories and Modifications
317
California Proposition 65 Warning
317
Doing Your Own Service Work
318
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
318
Fuel
318
Gasoline Octane
318
Gasoline Specifications
319
Additives
319
California Fuel
319
Fuels in Foreign Countries
320
Filling the Tank
320
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
323
Checking Things under the Hood
324
Hood Release
325
Engine Compartment Overview
326
Engine Oil
329
When to Add Engine Oil
330
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
331
Engine Oil Life System
332
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
333
What to Do with Used Oil
333
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
334
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
335
Engine Coolant
337
What Engine Coolant to Use
338
Checking Coolant
339
Radiator Pressure Cap
340
Engine Overheating
340
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
341
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
342
Cooling System
342
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
346
Power Steering Fluid
349
Windshield Washer Fluid
350
Brakes
351
What to Add
352
Brake Wear
352
Brake Pedal Travel
353
Brake Adjustment
353
Replacing Brake System Parts
353
Battery
354
Jump Starting
354
All-Wheel Drive
360
Rear Drive Module
361
Bulb Replacement
362
Halogen Bulbs
362
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
362
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
364
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
364
Replacement Bulbs
365
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
366
Tires
367
Tire Sidewall Labeling
368
Tire Terminology and Definitions
370
Inflation - Tire Pressure
373
Tire Inspection and Rotation
374
When It Is Time for New Tires
375
Buying New Tires
376
Different Size Tires and Wheels
377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
378
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
379
Wheel Replacement
379
Used Replacement Wheels
380
Tire Chains
381
Accessory Inflator
382
If a Tire Goes Flat
384
Changing a Flat Tire
385
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
386
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
389
Secondary Latch System
395
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
397
Compact Spare Tire
401
Appearance Care
402
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
402
Fabric/Carpet
403
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
404
Leather
404
Care of Safety Belts
405
Washing Your Vehicle
405
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
405
Finish Care
406
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
406
Aluminum Wheels
407
Tires
407
Sheet Metal Damage
408
Finish Damage
408
Underbody Maintenance
408
Chemical Paint Spotting
408
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
409
Weatherstrips
405
Vehicle Identification
410
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
410
Service Parts Identification Label
410
Electrical System
410
Add-On Electrical Equipment
410
Headlamp Wiring
411
Windshield Wiper Fuses
411
Power Windows and Other Power Options
411
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
411
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
412
Underhood Fuse Block
414
Capacities and Specifications
417
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
419
Introduction
420
Maintenance Requirements
420
Maintenance Schedule
420
Using the Maintenance Schedule
420
Your Vehicle and the Environment
420
Scheduled Maintenance
422
Additional Required Services
424
Maintenance Footnotes
425
At each Fuel Fill
426
Owner Checks and Services
426
At Least Once a Month
427
At Least Once a Year
427
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
429
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
431
Maintenance Record
432
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
435
Default Chapter
435
Customer Assistance and Information
435
Customer Assistance and Information
436
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
436
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
438
Online Owner Center
438
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
439
Roadside Assistance Program
439
Canadian Roadside Assistance
440
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
441
Collision Damage Repair
442
Reporting Safety Defects
445
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
445
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn
446
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
446
Service Publications Ordering Information
446
Service Manuals
446
Service Bulletins
447
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Saturn 2006 Relay Specifications
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Brand
Saturn
Model
2006 Relay
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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