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Instrument
Panel
Cluster
The
instrument
cluster
is
designed
to
let
you
know
at
a
glance
how
the
vehicle
is
running.
You
will
know
how
fast
you
are
going,
about
how
much
fuel
you
have
used,
and
many
other
things
you
will
need
to
know
to
drive
safely
and
economically.
United
States
version
shown,
Canada
similar
3-25
144
146
Table of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls
83
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
Passenger Folding Seatback
14
Rear Seats
16
Split Folding Rear Seat
16
Safety Belts
18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
18
Why Safety Belts Work
19
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
22
Driver Position
23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
31
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
31
Rear Seat Passengers
32
Right Front Passenger Position
32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
35
Safety Belt Extender
37
Safety Belt Pretensioners
37
Child Restraints
38
Older Children
38
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
44
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
47
Where to Put the Restraint
48
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch)
50
Top Tether Anchor
51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
60
Airbag System
64
Where Are the Airbags
67
When Should an Airbag Inflate
69
How Does an Airbag Restrain
71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
71
What will You See after an
72
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
72
Passenger Sensing System
73
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
78
Checking the Restraint Systems
80
Restraint System Check
80
Table of Contents
83
Features and Controls
83
Keys
84
Remote Keyless Entry System
86
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
86
Battery Replacement
88
Doors and Locks
90
Door Locks
90
Power Door Locks
90
Delayed Locking
91
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
91
Automatic Locking
91
Rear Door Security Locks
92
Lockout Protection
93
Liftgate
93
Windows
94
Power Windows
95
Sun Visors
95
Theft-Deterrent Systems
96
Passlock
96
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
97
New Vehicle Break-In
97
Ignition Positions
97
Starting the Engine
98
Automatic Transaxle Operation
98
Manual Transaxle Operation
98
Starting Procedure
99
Shift Speeds
105
Parking Brake
106
Shifting into Park (P)
107
(Automatic Transaxle)
107
Shifting out of Park (P)
108
Parking Your Vehicle
108
(Manual Transaxle)
108
Parking over Things that Burn
109
Engine Exhaust
109
Running the Engine While Parked
110
Mirrors
111
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
111
Compass Calibration
112
Outside Power Mirrors
113
Outside Convex Mirror
113
Onstar System
114
Onstar Virtual Advisor
115
Storage Areas
116
Glove Box
116
Cupholder(S)
116
Floor Console Storage Area
116
Center Console Storage Area
116
Cargo Area
116
Roof Rack System
118
Sunroof
120
Section 3 Instrument Panel
121
Instrument Panel Overview
124
Hazard Warning Flashers
126
Horn
126
Tilt Wheel
126
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
127
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
127
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
128
Flash-To-Pass
128
Windshield Wipers
128
Windshield Washer
129
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
130
Cruise Control
130
Setting Cruise Control
131
Headlamps
133
Lamps on Reminder
133
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
134
Automatic Headlamp System
135
Fog Lamps
135
Interior Lamps
136
Instrument Panel Brightness
136
Dome Lamp
136
Entry Lighting
136
Map Lamps
137
Footwell Lamps
137
Battery Run-Down Protection
137
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
137
Cigarette Lighter
138
Climate Controls
139
Climate Control System
139
Operation Tips
140
Rear Window Defogger
141
Outlet Adjustment
142
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
142
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
144
Instrument Panel Cluster
145
Speedometer and Odometer
146
Trip Odometer
146
Tachometer
146
Safety Belt Reminder Light
147
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
147
Airbag Readiness Light
148
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
149
Battery Warning Light
151
Up-Shift Light
152
Brake System Warning Light
152
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
153
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
154
Low Traction Light
155
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
155
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
156
Low Coolant Warning Light
156
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
157
Check Engine Light
157
If the Light Is Flashing
158
If the Light Is on Steady
158
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
159
Maintenance Schedule
160
Oil Pressure Light
160
Change Engine Oil Light
161
Security Light
161
Reduced Engine Power Light
161
Highbeam on Light
162
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
162
Gate Ajar Light
162
Service Vehicle Soon Light
162
Fuel Gage
163
Low Fuel Warning Light
164
Audio System(S)
164
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)
166
Setting the Time (with Date Display)
166
Radio with CD (Base)
167
Finding a Station
168
Setting Preset Stations
168
Radio Messages
169
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
171
Radio with CD (MP3)
172
Playing the Radio
173
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
174
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade
175
Rear Seat Entertainment System
188
Before You Drive
188
Stereo Rca Jacks
189
Audio Output
190
DVD Radio
191
Video Screen
191
Auxiliary Input Jack
192
Playing a Disc
194
Remote Control
195
Remote Control Buttons
196
Cleaning the DVD Player
198
Cleaning the Video Screen
198
DVD Distortion
198
DVD Radio Error Messages
198
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
199
Radio Reception
200
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
200
Care of the CD and DVD Player
201
Fixed Mast Antenna
201
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
201
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
203
Driving Your Vehicle
203
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
204
Driver Behavior
204
Driving Environment
204
Vehicle Design
205
Defensive Driving
205
Drunken Driving
206
Control of a Vehicle
208
Braking
209
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
210
Using Abs
211
Braking in Emergencies
212
Traction Control System (TCS)
212
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
213
Steering
213
Steering Tips
214
Steering in Emergencies
215
Off-Road Recovery
216
Passing
216
Loss of Control
217
Off-Road Driving
219
Environmental Concerns
221
Scanning the Terrain
222
Driving on Off-Road Hills
223
Approaching a Hill
224
Driving Uphill
224
Driving Downhill
226
Driving Across an Incline
228
Stalling on an Incline
229
Driving in Water
230
Driving at Night
232
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
233
Driving through Deep Standing Water
234
Driving through Flowing Water
234
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
234
City Driving
235
Freeway Driving
236
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
237
Highway Hypnosis
237
Hill and Mountain Roads
238
Winter Driving
240
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
242
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
244
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
244
Recovery Hook
245
Loading Your Vehicle
246
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
247
Towing
250
Towing Your Vehicle
250
Recreational Vehicle Towing
250
Dinghy Towing
251
Dolly Towing
253
Towing a Trailer
254
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
255
Weight of the Trailer
256
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
257
Driving with a Trailer
260
Following Distance
261
Making Turns
261
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
261
Driving on Grades
262
Parking on Hills
262
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
263
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
263
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
264
Trailer Wiring
264
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
265
Service and Appearance Care
265
Service
267
Accessories and Modifications
267
California Proposition 65 Warning
268
Doing Your Own Service Work
268
Adding Equipment to the Outside
269
Of Your Vehicle
269
Fuel
269
Gasoline Octane
269
Gasoline Specifications
269
California Fuel
270
Additives
270
Fuels in Foreign Countries
271
Filling the Tank
272
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
274
Checking Things under the Hood
274
Hood Release
275
Engine Compartment Overview
276
Engine Oil
279
When to Add Engine Oil
280
Engine Only
281
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
281
Engine Oil Life System
283
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
284
What to Do with Used Oil
284
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
285
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.2L L4 Engine)
288
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.5L V6 Engine)
288
Checking the Fluid Level
289
Manual Transaxle Fluid
290
Hydraulic Clutch
291
Engine Coolant
291
What to Use
292
Checking Coolant
293
Adding Coolant
294
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
294
Engine Overheating
294
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
295
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
295
Cooling System
296
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
298
Windshield Washer Fluid
301
Brakes
302
Brake Fluid
302
Brake Adjustment
304
Battery
305
Vehicle Storage
305
Jump Starting
306
All-Wheel Drive
311
Bulb Replacement
312
Halogen Bulbs
312
Headlamps
313
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
315
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
316
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
317
Replacement Bulbs
318
Headlamp Aiming
312
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
319
Tires
320
Tire Sidewall Labeling
321
Tire Size
323
Tire Terminology and Definitions
323
Inflation - Tire Pressure
326
How to Check
327
Tire Inspection and Rotation
327
When It Is Time for New Tires
329
Buying New Tires
329
Different Size Tires and Wheels
331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
331
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
333
Wheel Replacement
333
Tire Chains
334
If a Tire Goes Flat
335
Changing a Flat Tire
336
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
337
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
341
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
347
Compact Spare Tire
348
Appearance Care
349
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
349
Fabric/Carpet
350
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
351
Care of Safety Belts
351
Weatherstrips
352
Washing Your Vehicle
352
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
352
Finish Care
353
Windshield and Wiper Blades
353
Aluminum Wheels
354
Tires
354
Sheet Metal Damage
355
Finish Damage
355
Underbody Maintenance
355
Chemical Paint Spotting
355
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
356
Vehicle Identification
357
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
357
Service Parts Identification Label
357
Electrical System
358
Add-On Electrical Equipment
358
Windshield Wiper Fuses
358
Power Windows and Other Power Options
358
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
358
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
359
Underhood Fuse Block
360
Capacities and Specifications
363
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
365
Introduction
366
Maintenance Requirements
366
Maintenance Schedule
366
Using the Maintenance Schedule
366
Your Vehicle and the Environment
366
Scheduled Maintenance
368
Additional Required Services
370
Maintenance Footnotes
372
At each Fuel Fill
374
Engine Oil Level Check
374
Owner Checks and Services
374
At Least Once a Month
375
At Least Once a Year
375
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
376
Underbody Flushing Service
377
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
378
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
380
Maintenance Record
381
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
385
Customer Assistance and Information
385
Customer Assistance and Information
386
Online Owner Center
388
Customer Assistance for Text
389
Telephone (TTY) Users
389
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
389
Roadside Assistance Program
390
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
391
Collision Damage Repair
392
Insuring Your Vehicle
393
Repair Facility
393
Reporting Safety Defects
395
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
395
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
396
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn
396
Service Publications Ordering
396
Information
396
Service Manuals
396
Service Bulletins
397
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Brand
Saturn
Model
2006 Vue
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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