Saturn VUE 2008 User Manual

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Driving on Grades
Notice: SIO-ID=818165 LMD=04-aug-2006 Do not tow on
steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6
km). Extended, higher than normal engine and
transmission temperatures may result and damage
your vehicle. Frequent stops are very important
to allow the engine and transmission to cool.
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility of the engine and the transmission
overheating. If your engine does overheat, see Engine
Overheating on page 269.
Parking on Hills
{CAUTION: SIO-ID=818167 LMD=24-sep-2002
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People
can be injured, and both your vehicle and the
trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK (P).
When parking uphill, turn your wheels away from
the curb. When parking downhill, turn your wheels
into the curb.
2. Have someone place chocks behind the trailer
wheels.
3. When the chocks are in place, release the regular
brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your
parking brake and shift into PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.
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2008 - Saturn VUE Owner Manual (July 23, 2007)

Saturn VUE 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	Saturn
Model	VUE 2008
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Seats and Restraint Systems

Head Restraints

Safety Belts

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone

Explains the importance of safety belts for all occupants and the reasons why they are legally required.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Provides instructions for adults on proper lap-shoulder belt fit, including seating position and belt placement.

Child Restraints

Older Children

Infants and Young Children

Details on using appropriate child restraints and the dangers of holding infants unrestrained in a crash.

Child Restraint Systems

Explains different types of add-on child restraints and how to properly secure them in the vehicle.

Instrument Panel

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Description of various warning lights, gages, and indicators on the instrument cluster and their meaning.

Driving Your Vehicle

Driver Behavior

Emphasizes the importance of buckling up, avoiding excessive speed, and driving sober for safer trips.

Braking

Details on braking action, reaction time, stopping distances, and the Antilock Brake System (ABS).

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Customer Assistance and Information

Roadside Assistance Program

Details on coverage, services provided (fuel delivery, lockout, towing), and contact information for roadside assistance.