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Cargo
Cover
Your
vehicle
may
have
a
cargo
cover.
To
remove
the
cover,
unhook
the
retaining
straps
from
the
liftgate
and
pull
the
cover
from
the
side
guides.
Cargo
Tie
Downs
Four
cargo
tie-downs
are
located
in
the
rear
compartment
of
the
vehicle.
The
tie-downs
can
be
used
to
secure
small
loads.
3-2
Storage
73
75
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Restraints
5
Front Seats
6
Front Seats Manual Seats
6
Seat Height Adjuster
6
Seats and Restraints
6
Lumbar Seat Adjustment
7
Reclining Seatbacks
7
Head Restraints
9
Heated Seats
10
Rear Seats
11
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation
11
Safety Belts
12
Safety Belts
15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
16
Lap-Shoulder Belt
22
Safety Belt Check
26
Safety Belt Extender
26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
26
Care of Safety Belts
27
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
27
Airbag System
28
Where Are the Airbags
30
When Should an Airbag Inflate
31
How Does an Airbag Restrain
32
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
32
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
33
Passenger Sensing System
34
Airbag System
39
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
39
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
40
Airbag System Check
41
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
41
Child Restraints
42
Child Restraints Older Children
42
Infants and Young Children
44
Child Restraint Systems
47
Where to Put the Restraint
48
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
50
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
54
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
55
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat)
57
Keys, Doors and Windowstheft-Deterrent Systems
61
Sunroof
61
Keys
62
Keys, Doors and Windows
62
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
63
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
64
Doors and Locks Door Locks
65
Liftgate
66
Power Door Locks
66
Rear Door Security Locks
66
Immobilizer
68
Immobilizer Operation
68
Theft-Deterrent Systems
68
Content Theft-Deterrent
69
Power Windows
70
Windows
70
Manual Rearview Mirror
71
Outside Mirror(S)
71
Sun Visors
71
Outside Power Mirror(S)
72
Sunroof
72
Storage
73
Instruments and Controls
75
Driver Information
75
Instrument Panel
75
Onstar
75
Overview
75
Warning Lights, Gages
75
Instrument Panel Overview
76
Instruments and Controls
76
Hazard Warning Flashers
78
Horn
78
Tilt Wheel
78
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
78
Cruise Control
79
Flash-To-Pass
82
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
82
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
82
Windshield Wipers
82
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
83
Windshield Washer
83
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
84
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
85
Instrument Panel Cluster
86
Safety Belt Reminders
87
Speedometer and Odometer
87
Trip Odometer(S) Tachometer
87
Airbag Readiness Light
88
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
89
Brake System Warning Light
90
Charging System Light
90
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
91
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
91
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
92
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
92
Tire Pressure Light
92
Oil Pressure Light
95
Fog Lamp Light
96
Low Oil Level Light
96
Winter Driving Mode Light
96
Cruise Control Light
97
Door Ajar Light
97
Exterior Lamps off Reminder
97
Highbeam on Light
97
Service Vehicle Soon Light
97
Fuel Gage
98
Low Fuel Warning Light
98
Center (DIC)
99
Driver Information Center (DIC)
99
DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC and Audio)
100
DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC and Audio)
106
DIC Warnings and Messages (Base and Uplevel Systems)
110
Onstar System
112
Onstar ® System
112
Lighting
115
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
116
Delayed Headlamps
116
Fog Lamps
116
Dome Lamp(S)
117
Entry Lighting
117
Instrument Panel Brightness
117
Reading Lamps
117
Battery Run-Down Protection
118
Trunk Lamp
118
Infotainment
119
Radio(S)
120
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
141
Theft-Deterrent Feature
141
Fixed Mast Antenna
142
Radio Reception
142
Driving and Operating
147
Driving and Operating
148
Ignition Positions
148
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In
148
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
149
Starting the Engine
149
Engine Heater
151
Automatic Transmission Operation
152
Manual Transmission Operation
155
Parking Brake
156
Shifting into Park
157
Shifting out of Park
158
Parking over Things that Burn
159
Parking the Vehicle
159
Engine Exhaust
160
Running the Vehicle While Parked
160
Driving Your Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy
161
Defensive Driving
162
Drunk Driving
162
Braking
163
Control of a Vehicle
163
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
164
Stabilitrak System
165
Steering
166
Off-Road Recovery
167
Loss of Control
168
Passing
168
Driving at Night
169
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
170
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
171
Highway Hypnosis
171
Hill and Mountain Roads
172
Winter Driving
173
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
175
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
175
Loading the Vehicle
176
Additives
180
California Fuel
180
Fuel
180
Gasoline Octane
180
Gasoline Specifications
180
Fuels in Foreign Countries
181
Filling the Tank
182
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
183
Vehicle Service
185
Vehicle Service and Care
185
Accessories and Modifications
187
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
187
California Proposition 65
187
Warning
187
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle
188
Doing Your Own Service Work
188
Owner Checks
188
Hood Release
189
Engine Compartment Overview
190
Engine Oil
191
Engine Oil Life System
193
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
195
Automatic Transmission Fluid
196
Cooling System
196
Hydraulic Clutch
196
Manual Transmission Fluid
196
Engine Coolant
200
Engine Overheating
202
Pressure Cap
202
Power Steering Fluid
204
Windshield Washer Fluid
204
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
205
Brakes
206
Battery
209
Headlamp Aiming
210
Bulb Replacement
212
Front Turn Signal Lamps
212
Halogen Bulbs
212
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
213
Taillamps (Five-Door Hatchback)
214
Taillamps (Three-Door Hatchback)
216
License Plate Lamp
217
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment
218
Headlamp Wiring
218
Replacement Bulbs
218
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
219
Fuses
219
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
221
Tires
224
Winter Tires
225
Tire Sidewall Labeling
226
Tire Terminology and Definitions
228
Inflation - Tire Pressure
231
High-Speed Operation
232
Tire Pressure Monitor System
233
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
235
Tire Inspection and Rotation
236
Buying New Tires
238
When It Is Time for New Tires
238
Different Size Tires and Wheels
240
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
241
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
242
Wheel Replacement
243
Tire Chains
244
Tire Changing if a Tire Goes Flat
244
Changing a Flat Tire
245
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
246
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
247
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
250
Compact Spare Tire
252
Jump Starting
253
Appearance Care Interior Cleaning
257
Recreational Vehicle Towing
257
Towing a Trailer
257
Towing Your Vehicle
257
Exterior Cleaning
260
Finish Damage
263
Sheet Metal Damage
263
Chemical Paint Spotting
264
Underbody Maintenance
264
Service and Maintenance
269
Service and Maintenance Introduction
270
Using the Maintenance Schedule
270
Your Vehicle and the Environment
270
Scheduled Maintenance
271
Additional Required Services
274
Maintenance Footnotes
276
At each Fuel Fill
277
Owner Checks and Services
277
At Least Once a Month
278
At Least Once a Year
278
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
280
Maintenance Replacement Parts
282
Engine Drive Belt Routing
283
Maintenance Record
284
Customer Information
287
Customer Information
288
Online Owner Center
290
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
291
Customer Assistance Offices
291
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
292
Roadside Assistance Program
292
Scheduling Service Appointments
294
Courtesy Transportation
295
Collision Damage Repair
296
Reporting Safety Defects
300
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn
300
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
300
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
300
Service Publications Ordering Information
301
Event Data Recorders
302
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
302
Navigation System
303
Onstar
303
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
303
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Saturn ASTRA 2009 Specifications
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Brand
Saturn
Model
ASTRA 2009
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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