Saturn 2006 Vue User Manual

Where to Put the Restraint
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.
General Motors recommends that child restraints
be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a
rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing
child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a
rear-facing child restraint, a label on your sun visor
says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.”
This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is
so great, if the airbag deploys.
{CAUTION:
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child restraint
would be very close to the inflating airbag.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Even though the passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal
airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child
restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one
can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy
under some unusual circumstance, even
though it is turned off. We recommend that
rear-facing child restraints be secured in the
rear seat, even if the airbag is off.
If you need to secure a forward-facing child
restraint in the right front seat, always move
the front passenger seat as far back as it will
go. It is better to secure the child restraint in
a rear seat.
If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will
accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a
child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front
passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status
indicator shows off. Never put a rear facing child restraint
in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off.
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Saturn 2006 Vue Specifications

General

Brand	Saturn
Model	2006 Vue
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Details on adjusting manual and power seats, lumbar support, and heated seats.

Rear Seats

Information on split folding rear seats and their positions.

Safety Belts

Guidance on proper usage, questions and answers, and how adults should wear belts.

Child Restraints

Instructions on using child restraints for older children and infants.

Airbag System

Explanation of airbag locations, inflation, and passenger sensing systems.

Restraint System Check

How to check safety belts, buckles, and airbag covers for proper function.

Features and Controls

Keys

Information on vehicle keys, keyless entry system, and obtaining spare keys.

Doors and Locks

Details on manual and power door locks, automatic locking, and rear door security.

Windows

Operation of power windows, express-down feature, and window lockout.

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Information on the Passlock® system and how it prevents theft.

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Guidance on new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Mirrors

Operation of automatic dimming rearview mirror, compass, temperature display, and power mirrors.

OnStar® System

Overview of OnStar services for safety, security, and convenience.

Storage Areas

Description of glove box, cupholders, console, and cargo area storage.

Sunroof

Instructions on operating the express-open sunroof and vent position.

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Identification of main instrument panel components and their functions.

Climate Controls

Operation of heating, cooling, ventilation, defogging, and defrosting systems.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

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

Audio System(s)

Information on radio operation, CD player, MP3 files, and auxiliary input.

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Factors affecting vehicle performance and safety: driver behavior, environment, and vehicle design.

Towing

Guidelines for towing your vehicle and trailers, including safety rules and weight limits.

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Information on recommended service, genuine Saturn parts, and accessories.

Fuel

Details on gasoline octane, specifications, additives, and filling the tank safely.

Checking Things Under the Hood

Guidance on checking engine oil, coolant, fluid levels, and other underhood components.

All-Wheel Drive

Explanation of how the AWD system operates and its maintenance.

Headlamp Aiming

Information on headlamp aim adjustment and when it may be necessary.

Bulb Replacement

Instructions for replacing various exterior and interior light bulbs.

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Step-by-step guide for replacing windshield wiper blades.

Tires

Information on tire sidewall labeling, pressure, inspection, rotation, and buying new tires.

Appearance Care

Tips for cleaning the vehicle's interior, exterior, glass, and paint finish.

Vehicle Identification

Information on VIN, engine identification, and service parts labels.

Electrical System

Details on add-on electrical equipment, power windows, fuses, and circuit breakers.

Capacities and Specifications

Table of vehicle capacities for fluids and engine specifications.

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Introduction to maintenance, requirements, and using the schedule for vehicle upkeep.

Owner Checks and Services

Owner-performed checks at fuel fill, monthly, and annually for vehicle safety.

At Each Fuel Fill

Underhood checks to perform each time you refuel the vehicle.

At Least Once a Month

Monthly checks recommended for tire inflation and wear inspection.

At Least Once a Year

Annual checks for starter switch and ignition transaxle lock systems.

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

List of appropriate fluids and lubricants for various vehicle systems.

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Part numbers for common maintenance replacement items like filters and wipers.

Maintenance Record

Forms to record vehicle service dates, odometer readings, and services performed.

Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Steps for customer satisfaction, including contacting retail liaisons and the assistance center.

Reporting Safety Defects

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