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2007
This
light,
below
the
fuel
gage,
will
come
on
briefly
when
the
engine
is
started.
This
light
also
comes
on
when
the
fuel
tank
is
low
on
fuel.
When
you
add
fuel
the
light
should
go
off.
If
it
does
not,
have
your
vehicle
serviced.
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2008
-
Saturn
VUE
Owner
Manual
(July
23,
2007)
170
172
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Head Restraints
6
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Seat Height Adjuster
8
Power Seat
9
Manual Lumbar
10
Heated Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Passenger Folding Seatback
13
Rear Seats
16
Split Folding Rear Seat
16
Safety Belts
18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Lap-Shoulder Belt
30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
35
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
37
Older Children
37
Infants and Young Children
39
Child Restraint Systems
43
Where to Put the Restraint
45
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
46
(Latch)
46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
55
Airbag System
59
Where Are the Airbags
62
When Should an Airbag Inflate
64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
65
How Does an Airbag Restrain
66
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
66
Passenger Sensing System
67
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
Restraint System Check
74
Checking the Restraint Systems
74
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
74
Section 2 Features and Controls
76
Features and Controls
76
Keys
78
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
79
Operation
79
Remote Vehicle Start
81
Doors and Locks
84
Door Locks
84
Power Door Locks
85
Delayed Locking
85
Automatic Door Lock
85
Automatic Door Unlock
85
Rear Door Security Locks
85
Lockout Protection
86
Liftgate
86
Windows
88
Power Windows
88
Sun Visors
90
Theft-Deterrent Systems
91
Content Theft-Deterrent
91
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
92
Operation
92
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
94
New Vehicle Break-In
94
Ignition Positions
94
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
95
Starting the Engine
96
Engine Coolant Heater
97
Automatic Transmission Operation (Base)
98
Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel)
100
Parking Brake
104
Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic
105
Transmission)
105
Shifting out of PARK (P)
106
Parking over Things that Burn
107
Engine Exhaust
107
Running the Vehicle While Parked
108
Mirrors
109
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
109
Outside Power Mirrors
109
Outside Convex Mirror
109
Onstar ® System
111
Universal Home Remote System
114
Universal Home Remote System Operation
114
(With One Triangular LED)
114
Storage Areas
119
Glove Box
119
Cupholder(S)
119
Instrument Panel Storage
119
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
119
Front Storage Area
120
Center Console Storage
120
Luggage Carrier
121
Rear Seat Armrest
122
Convenience Net
122
Cargo Cover
122
Cargo Tie Downs
123
Cargo Management System
123
Sunroof
125
Section 3 Instrument Panel
126
Instrument Panel
126
Instrument Panel Overview
128
Hazard Warning Flashers
130
Horn
131
Tilt Wheel
131
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
131
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
132
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
133
Flash-To-Pass
133
Windshield Wipers
133
Rainsense™ II Wipers
134
Windshield Washer
134
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
135
Cruise Control
136
Exterior Lamps
138
Wiper Activated Headlamps
139
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
139
Automatic Headlamp System
140
Fog Lamps
140
Instrument Panel Brightness
141
Dome Lamp
141
Entry Lighting
141
Reading Lamps
141
Battery Run-Down Protection
142
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
142
Climate Controls
143
Climate Control System
143
Automatic Climate Control System
146
Outlet Adjustment
150
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
150
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
153
Instrument Panel Cluster
153
Speedometer and Odometer
155
Trip Odometer
155
Tachometer
155
Safety Belt Reminders
155
Airbag Readiness Light
156
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
157
Charging System Light
159
Brake System Warning Light
159
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
160
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light
161
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
161
Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light
161
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
162
Tire Pressure Light
162
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
163
Oil Pressure Light
166
Low Oil Level Light
166
Change Engine Oil Light
167
Security Light
167
Fog Lamp Light
167
Cruise Control Light
167
Reduced Engine Power Light
168
Highbeam on Light
168
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
168
All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light
169
Gate Ajar Light
169
Door Ajar Light
169
Service Vehicle Soon Light
169
Fuel Gage
170
Low Fuel Warning Light
170
Driver Information Center (DIC)
172
DIC Operation and Displays
172
DIC Compass
173
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Audio System(S)
175
Setting the Clock
175
Radio(S)
177
Using an MP3
185
XM Radio Messages
190
Navigation/Radio System
191
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
191
Radio Reception
192
Fixed Mast Antenna
192
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
193
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
194
Driving Your Vehicle
194
Driving Your Vehicle
195
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
195
Driver Behavior
195
Driving Environment
195
Vehicle Design
195
Defensive Driving
196
Drunk Driving
196
Control of a Vehicle
197
Braking
198
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
198
Braking in Emergencies
199
Traction Control System (TCS)
199
Electronic Stability Program
200
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
202
Steering
202
Off-Road Recovery
205
Passing
205
Loss of Control
205
Off-Road Driving
206
Driving at Night
217
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
218
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
219
Highway Hypnosis
219
Hill and Mountain Roads
220
Winter Driving
221
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
224
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
224
Loading Your Vehicle
225
Towing
231
Towing Your Vehicle
231
Recreational Vehicle Towing
231
Towing a Trailer
234
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
243
Service and Appearance Care
243
Service
245
Accessories and Modifications
245
California Proposition 65 Warning
245
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
246
Doing Your Own Service Work
246
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
247
Fuel
248
Gasoline Octane
248
Gasoline Specifications
248
California Fuel
248
Additives
249
Fuels in Foreign Countries
250
Filling the Tank
250
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
252
Checking Things under the Hood
253
Hood Release
253
Engine Compartment Overview
254
Engine Oil
260
Engine Oil Life System
263
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
264
Automatic Transmission Fluid
266
Engine Coolant
266
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
269
Engine Overheating
269
Cooling System
270
Power Steering Fluid
275
Windshield Washer Fluid
276
Brakes
277
Battery
279
Jump Starting
280
All-Wheel Drive
285
Headlamp Aiming
288
Bulb Replacement
291
Halogen Bulbs
291
Headlamps
291
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
292
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
293
License Plate Lamp
294
Replacement Bulbs
294
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
295
Tires
297
Tire Sidewall Labeling
298
Tire Terminology and Definitions
301
Inflation - Tire Pressure
304
High-Speed Operation
305
Tire Pressure Monitor System
306
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
307
Tire Inspection and Rotation
310
When It Is Time for New Tires
311
Buying New Tires
312
Different Size Tires and Wheels
314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
315
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
316
Wheel Replacement
317
Tire Chains
318
If a Tire Goes Flat
318
Changing a Flat Tire
319
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
320
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
323
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
328
Compact Spare Tire
329
Appearance Care
331
Interior Cleaning
331
Fabric/Carpet
332
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
332
Care of Safety Belts
333
Weatherstrips
333
Washing Your Vehicle
333
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
334
Finish Care
334
Windshield and Wiper Blades
335
Aluminum Wheels
335
Tires
336
Sheet Metal Damage
336
Finish Damage
337
Underbody Maintenance
337
Chemical Paint Spotting
337
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
337
Vehicle Identification
339
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
339
Service Parts Identification Label
339
Electrical System
340
Add-On Electrical Equipment
340
Windshield Wiper Fuses
340
Power Windows and Other Power Options
340
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
340
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
340
Underhood Fuse Block
346
Capacities and Specifications
351
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
353
Maintenance Schedule
353
Maintenance Schedule
354
Introduction
354
Maintenance Requirements
354
Your Vehicle and the Environment
354
Using the Maintenance Schedule
354
Scheduled Maintenance
355
Additional Required Services
357
Maintenance Footnotes
359
Owner Checks and Services
360
At each Fuel Fill
361
At Least Once a Month
361
At Least Once a Year
362
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
364
Maintenance Replacement Parts
365
Engine Drive Belt Routing
367
Maintenance Record
368
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
370
Customer Assistance Information
370
Customer Assistance and Information
371
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
371
Online Owner Center
373
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
374
Customer Assistance Offices
374
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
374
Roadside Assistance Program
375
Scheduling Service Appointments
377
Courtesy Transportation
377
Collision Damage Repair
379
Reporting Safety Defects
383
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
383
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
383
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn
383
Service Publications Ordering Information
384
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
386
Event Data Recorders
386
Onstar
387
Navigation System
387
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
387
Index
388
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Language
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