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Saturn 2009 VUE User Manual

Saturn 2009 VUE
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or the safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow down as
the vehicle does. You get more time
to stop. You stop over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the
forces. That is why safety belts make
such good sense.
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts
Q:
Will I be trapped in the vehicle
after a crash if I am wearing a
safety belt?
A: You could be whether you are
wearing a safety belt or not. But
your chance of being conscious
during and after an accident, so
you can unbuckle and get out, is
much greater if you are belted.
And you can unbuckle a safety
belt, even if you are upside down.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why
should I have to wear safety
belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental
systems only; so they work with
safety belts not instead of
them. Whether or not an airbag
is provided, all occupants still
have to buckle up to get the most
protection. That is true not only
in frontal collisions, but especially
in side and other collisions.
Q: If I am a good driver, and I
never drive far from home,
why should I wear safety
belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver,
but if you are in a crash even
one that is not your fault you
and your passenger(s) can be
hurt. Being a good driver does not
protect you from things beyond
your control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of home. And
the greatest number of serious
injuries and deaths occur at
speeds of less than 40 mph
(65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Seats and Restraint System 1-13

Table of Contents

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Saturn 2009 VUE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSaturn
Model2009 VUE
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Adjustable head restraints for front and rear seats, proper installation and adjustment for safety.

Safety Belts

Proper use of safety belts, reasons for wearing them, and legal requirements.

Child Restraints

Guidance on using child restraints for infants, young children, and older children.

Airbag System

Information on airbag types, locations, deployment, and passenger sensing system.

Restraint System Check

How to check safety belt and restraint system components for proper function and damage.

Features and Controls

PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer

Explanation of the PASS-Key III+ system, FCC/Industry Canada compliance.

Object Detection Systems

Details on the Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system and its limitations.

OnStar® System

Overview of OnStar services, safety features, and contact information.

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Identifies the main components of the instrument panel and their functions.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explains warning lights, gages, and indicators on the instrument panel, including system checks.

Cruise Control

How cruise control works, its limitations, and safety cautions for use.

Safety Belt and Airbag Indicators

Explains safety belt reminders and the airbag readiness and status indicators.

System Warning Lights

Covers charging, brake, ABS, power steering, traction, and StabiliTrak warning lights.

Engine and Tire Monitoring Lights

Explains engine coolant, tire pressure, and malfunction indicator lights.

DIC Operation and Messages

How to use the Driver Information Center, its displays, and understand warning messages.

Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Fundamentals

Emphasizes driver responsibility and how behavior, environment, and design affect driving.

Driving Techniques and Safety

Tips for fuel economy, defensive driving, avoiding drunk driving, and vehicle control.

Braking and Stability Systems

How braking works, ABS, StabiliTrak, and Traction Control systems improve vehicle control.

Service and Appearance Care

Inflation - Tire Pressure

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

Tire Pressure Monitor System

How TPMS sensors monitor air pressure and warn the driver of low pressure.

Changing a Flat Tire

CAUTION about changing tires and steps to prevent vehicle movement.

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire

Steps for removing a flat tire and installing the spare tire, including initial jack use.

Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Explains when service is required based on the Change Engine Oil light and service intervals.

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Table listing recommended fluids and lubricants by usage and part number.

Customer Assistance Information

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA, Transport Canada, and Saturn.

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