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Saturn 2009 VUE User Manual

Saturn 2009 VUE
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Seats and
Restraint System
Head Restraints
Head Restraints
....................1-2
Front Seats
Manual Seats
.......................1-3
Seat Height Adjuster
..............1-4
Power Seat
..........................1-4
Manual Lumbar
.....................1-5
Heated Seats
.......................1-5
Reclining Seatbacks
..............1-6
Passenger Folding Seatback
....1-8
Rear Seats
Split Folding Rear Seat
..........1-9
Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They Are
for Everyone
.....................1-10
How to Wear Safety
Belts Properly
....................1-14
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................1-19
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy
........................1-23
Safety Belt Extender
............1-23
Child Restraints
Older Children
.....................1-23
Infants and Young Children
....1-26
Child Restraint Systems
........1-29
Where to Put the Restraint
.....1-30
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH)
..........1-31
Securing a Child Restraint
in a Rear Seat Position
......1-37
Securing a Child Restraint
in the Right Front Seat
Position
............................1-39
Airbag System
Airbag System
....................1-42
Where Are the Airbags?
.......1-45
When Should an Airbag
Inflate?
.............................1-47
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate?
.............................1-49
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?
..........................1-49
What Will You See After
an Airbag Inflates?
.............1-50
Passenger Sensing System
....1-51
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
.....1-56
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
.....1-57
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint
Systems
...........................1-58
Replacing Restraint System
Parts After a Crash
............1-59
Seats and Restraint System 1-1

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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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