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Saturn 2008 Outlook User Manual

Saturn 2008 Outlook
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Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
.............................................. 1-12
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-18
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-39
Airbag System
......................................... 1-64
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-80
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
...................................... 2-10
Windows
................................................. 2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-21
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-25
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-39
Object Detection Systems
.......................... 2-44
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-47
Universal Home Remote System
................ 2-50
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-55
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-60
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-23
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-37
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-54
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-82
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-27
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-11
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-43
Headlamp Aiming
..................................... 5-44
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-45
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-48
Tires
...................................................... 5-49
Appearance Care
................................... 5-100
Vehicle Identification
............................... 5-109
Electrical System
.................................... 5-110
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-120
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information
.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-15
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
........... 7-18
Index
................................................................ 1
2008 Saturn OUTLOOK Owner Manual M

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Saturn 2008 Outlook Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSaturn
Model2008 Outlook
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Guidance on proper lap and shoulder belt positioning for maximum protection.

Child Restraints

Where to Put the Restraint

Recommendations on selecting the safest seating positions for child restraints.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Details on using the LATCH system for easier and secure child restraint installation.

Airbag System

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

Explanation of crash conditions and speeds that trigger airbag deployment.

Passenger Sensing System

How the system detects occupants and enables/disables front passenger airbags.

Restraint System Check

Safety Belts

Instructions for checking the proper function of safety belts.

Airbags

Instructions for checking the proper function of the airbag system.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

How to operate the RKE transmitter, including lock, unlock, and panic alarm functions.

Remote Vehicle Start

How to use the RKE transmitter to start the engine remotely and its features.

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Content Theft-Deterrent

How to activate and test the vehicle's content theft-deterrent alarm system.

PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer

Information on the PASS-Key III+ system and its operation to prevent vehicle theft.

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step procedure for starting the vehicle's engine, including electronic cranking system.

Automatic Transmission Operation

Details on shifting through transmission gears (P, R, N, D, L) and electronic shift lock release.

Mirrors

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)

How the URPA system works to detect objects behind the vehicle and its limitations.

OnStar® System

Universal Home Remote System

Programming the Universal Home Remote System

Step-by-step guide to programming the universal home remote for garage door openers and security systems.

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Airbag Readiness Light

What the airbag readiness light indicates and when to seek service.

Brake System Warning Light

Meaning of the brake system warning light and actions to take if it illuminates.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

Function of the ABS warning light and what it indicates about the braking system.

Tire Pressure Light

Information about the tire pressure light and its meaning for underinflated tires.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Explanation of the check engine light and its relation to emission control systems.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

DIC Warnings and Messages

Understanding various warning messages displayed by the DIC and necessary actions.

Audio System(s)

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Defensive Driving

Techniques for anticipating unexpected situations and driving safely.

Drunk Driving

Dangers of drinking and driving and advice to prevent alcohol-related collisions.

Control of a Vehicle

StabiliTrak® System

How StabiliTrak combines ABS, traction, and stability control for directional control.

Braking

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

How ABS works to prevent braking skids and proper usage.

Traction Control Operation

Steering

Skidding

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Loading the Vehicle

Vehicle Capacity Weight

How to determine the maximum weight occupants and cargo can add to the vehicle.

Towing

Towing a Trailer

Essential precautions, equipment checks, and driving techniques for safely towing a trailer.

Service

Fuel

Checking Things Under the Hood

Engine Oil

How to check engine oil level and warnings about damage from low oil.

Engine Oil Life System

How the system calculates oil life and when to change oil and filter.

Engine Coolant

Engine Overheating

Causes of engine overheating, warning lights, messages, and protection modes.

Windshield Washer Fluid

Brakes

Brake Fluid

Information on brake fluid type, level checks, and warnings about too much or too little fluid.

Jump Starting

Tires

Inflation - Tire Pressure

Importance of correct tire pressure and the consequences of under/over-inflation.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

How TPMS works, low tire pressure telltale, and malfunction indicator.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire

Step-by-step guide to sealing and inflating a punctured tire using the kit.

Using the Air Compressor without Sealant to Inflate an Underinflated Tire (Not Punctured)

Instructions for using the air compressor to inflate tires without sealant.

Changing a Flat Tire

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools

Compact Spare Tire

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identification

Electrical System

High Voltage Devices and Wiring

Warnings about high voltage systems and the need for specialized technicians for servicing.

Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Description of Maintenance I and Maintenance II schedules based on the "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" message.

Owner Checks and Services

Engine Oil Level Check

Procedure for checking engine oil level and warnings about damage from low oil.

At Least Once a Month

Tire Inflation Check

Importance of checking tire inflation pressure regularly, including the spare tire.

At Least Once a Year

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check

Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Customer Assistance and Information

Roadside Assistance Program

Information on eligibility, services provided, and how to contact Roadside Assistance.

Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

How to inform NHTSA about vehicle safety defects and the recall process.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

OnStar®

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