Saturn VUE 2008 User Manual

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At Least Once a Year
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Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION: SIO-ID=818608 LMD=11-mar-2003
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See Parking Brake on page 104.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle
starts in any other position, contact your
dealer/retailer for service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway,
and try to start the engine. The vehicle should
start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all
the way to the floor. If the vehicle starts when
the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down,
contact your dealer/retailer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION: SIO-ID=818608 LMD=11-mar-2003
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake
on page 104.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
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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.