ignition SATURN ASTRA 2009 User Guide

Resuming a Set Speed
Once the vehicle speed reaches
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more and
the cruise control is on, press
W.
The vehicle returns to the previous
speed selected before the cruise
was disengaged.
The stored speed is deleted if the
ignition is turned off.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control

Press and holdJuntil the
desired speed is reached,
then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in
small increments, briey
press
Jrepeatedly. Each time
this is done, the vehicle speed
increase by about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) without using the
accelerator pedal.
When the
Jbutton is released
the current speed is stored
and maintained.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control

Press and holdWuntil the
desired lower speed is reached,
then release it.
To reduce vehicle speed in small
increments, briey press
W
repeatedly. Each time this is
done, the vehicle speed
decreases by about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h).
When the
Wbutton is released
the current speed is stored
and maintained.
Passing Another Vehicle
While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the vehicle will return to
the previously set cruise speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will
work on hills depends upon
the vehicle speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. While going
up steep hills, you might have
to step on the accelerator pedal to
maintain the vehicle’s speed.
While going downhill, you might
have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep the vehicle’s speed down.
Of course, applying the brake
turns off the cruise control.
Ending Cruise Control
There are several ways to end
cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake or
clutch pedal.
The automatic transmission is
placed in N (Neutral).
Press the9button.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory
is erased when the cruise control or
the ignition is turned off.
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Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briey when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running,
as a check to show the light is
working. It should go out when the
engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there could be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer/retailer. Driving while this light
is on could drain the battery.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Brake System Warning
Light
The brake indicator light should
come on briey as the engine
is started. If it does not come on
have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer.
When the ignition is on, the brake
system warning light comes on
when the parking brake is set.
The light stays on if the parking
brake does not fully release.
If it stays on after the parking brake
is fully released, there is a brake
problem. Have the brake system
inspected immediately.
{CAUTION
The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake
system warning light is on.
Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after
the vehicle has been pulled off
the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for
service.
If the light comes on while driving, a
chime sounds. Pull off the road
and stop. The pedal might be harder
to push or go closer to the oor.
It might also take longer to stop.
If the light is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. SeeTowing
Your Vehicle on page 9-73.
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Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
light will come on briey, as a check,
when you start your vehicle.
If it does not, have your vehicle
serviced so that the light works
properly when it needs to.
If the light stays on longer than a
few seconds after you start your
engine, or comes on and stays on
while you are driving, try resetting
the system. To reset the system:
1. If you are driving, pull over when
it is safe to do so. It may take
longer to stop the vehicle.
2. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. Then restart the engine.If the light remains on after resetting
the system or comes on again
while driving, your vehicle needs
service. The antilock brakes are not
working properly and there might
be a problem stopping the vehicle.
Pull off the road and stop. It may
take longer to stop the vehicle. If the
light is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. SeeTowing Your
Vehicle on page 9-73for more
information.
{CAUTION
Your brake system may not be
working properly if the Antilock
Brake System (ABS) light is on.
Driving with the ABS light on can
lead to an accident. If the light is
still on after you have pulled off
the road and stopped carefully,
have the vehicle towed for
service.
StabiliTrak®Indicator
Light
For vehicles with this light, it should
come on briey when the ignition is
turned on.
If the light does not come on, have it
xed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving there may be a
problem with the StabiliTrak
system and your vehicle may
need service. When this light is on,
the StabiliTrak system does not
assist in controlling the vehicle.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 8-19for more information.
When the system is active, the light
will ash while the system helps
control the vehicle. You may also
feel or hear the system working.
This is normal.
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Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
The engine coolant temperature
light should come on briey as the
engine is started. If it does not
come on have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer.
Notice:Driving with the engine
coolant temperature warning light
on could cause the vehicle to
overheat. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 9-18. The vehicle’s engine
could be damaged, and it might
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Never drive with the
engine coolant temperature
warning light on.
If this light comes on and stays on,
the engine has overheated. Pull
over and seeEngine Overheating on
page 9-18for more information.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with this light, it comes
on briey as a check when the
ignition is turned on.
This light comes on and stays on
when one or more of the vehicle’s
tires are signicantly underinated.
Stop and check the tires as
soon as it is safe to do so.
If underinated, inate to the proper
pressure. SeeTires on page 9-40
for more information.
This light ashes for approximately
one minute and then stays on
when the system detects a
malfunction. SeeTire Pressure
Monitor System on page 9-49for
more information.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition, and emission
control systems. It makes sure
that emissions are at acceptable
levels for the life of the vehicle,
helping to produce a cleaner
environment.
This light should come on when
the ignition is on, but the engine
is not running, as check to show
it is working. If it does not, have
the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
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Low Oil Level Light
This light should come on briey
when the ignition is turned on as a
check to let you know that the
light is working.
If this light comes on and stays on
while the engine is running, it
means your engine is low on oil.
You need to check the oil level as
soon as possible. SeeEngine Oil on
page 9-7for further information.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
Winter Driving Mode
Light
This light will come on when the
winter driving mode feature is in use.
When you turn off the winter
driving mode feature, the light will
go out. If it stays on, your vehicle
may need service. See your
dealer/retailer. See “Winter
Driving Mode” underAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 8-6
for more information.
Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. SeeFog
Lamps on page 5-2for more
information.
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Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder
This light comes on whenever the
exterior lights are off.
SeeExterior Lamps Controls on
page 5-1for more information.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on whenever you
set the cruise control.
The light goes out when the cruise
control is turned off or disengaged.
SeeCruise Control on page 4-5
for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 4-8for more
information.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when a door or
liftgate is open. Before driving,
check that all doors are properly
closed.
Service Vehicle Soon
Light
This light should come one briey
when the ignition is turned on
as a check to let you know that the
light is working.
This light will come on if a condition
exists that may require the vehicle
to be taken in for service.
If the light comes on and stays on,
see your dealer/retailer for
service as soon as possible.
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Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage tells you about how
much fuel you have left, when
the ignition is on.
When the indicator nears empty,
the low fuel warning light will come
on. You still have a little fuel left,
but you should get more soon.
SeeLow Fuel Warning Light
on page 4-24for more information.
The arrow on the fuel gage points
to the side of the vehicle with
the fuel door.Here are ve things that some
owners ask about. These are normal
and do not indicate a problem
with your fuel gage:
At the service station, the gas
pump shuts off before the
gage reads full.
It takes a little more or less fuel
to ll up than the gage indicated.
The indicator moves a little when
you turn a corner or speed up.
The gage goes back to empty
when you turn off the ignition.
The vehicle is driven or parked
on a grade.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light, below the fuel gage,
should come on briey when the
ignition is turned on as a check to let
you know that the light is working.
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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Menu options can be selected with
the left thumbwheel on the
steering wheel:
1. Turn the thumbwheel down to
advance to the next menu item.
Turn the thumbwheel up to return
to the previous menu item.
2. Press the thumbwheel to select
the menu item.On some vehicles, if a warning
message appears, the display is
blocked from other functions.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
(Base and Uplevel Systems) on
page 4-36for information on
acknowledging the message.
For each functional area there
is a main page (Main), which
is selected at the top edge of the
display:
Audio
Trip computer, if your vehicle has
this feature
See “Trip Computer” later in this
section for more information.
For Audio functions, seeAudio
System(s) on page 6-1for more
information.
System Settings
To enter the Settings menu, do one
of the following:
Press MAIN, if your vehicle has
this feature, on the audio
system.
Press the SETTINGS button on
the audio system.
The Settings menu will appear.
The functions are displayed in the
following order:
1. Time, Date
2. Language
3. Units
4. Contrast
5. Day / Night
6. Ign. (Ignition) logic
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Setting Date and Time
To set the date and time:
1. Select Time, Date from the
Settings menu.
The menu for Time, Date is
displayed.
2. Select the menu items required.
3. Make the desired selection.
Language Selection
To select the display language for
some functions:
1. Select Language from the
Settings menu.
The available languages are
displayed.
2. Make the desired selection.
When selected, a
rappears
next to the item.Setting Units of Measure
To select which units of measure
are to be used:
1. Select Units from the
Settings menu.
The available units are displayed.
2. Make the desired selection.
When selected, a
Oappears
next to the item.
Adjusting Contrast
The vehicle may have this feature.
To adjust the contrast:
1. Select Contrast from the
Settings menu.
The menu for Contrast is
displayed.
2. Make the desired selection.Day / Night
The vehicle may have this feature.
The display can be adjusted to
best match the lighting conditions.
To adjust this setting:
1. Select Day / Night from the
Settings menu.
The available options are
displayed:
Auto:Adjusts the display
automatically based on
the lighting conditions.
Day:Black or colored text on
a light background.
Night:White or colored text
on a dark background.
2. Make the desired selection.
When selected, a
Oappears next
to the item.
Ignition Logic
If the vehicle has this feature,
seeAudio System(s) on page 6-1
for more information.
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Distance Travelled
This display shows the current
distance traveled in either
miles (mi) or kilometers (km)
since the last reset.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.
Average Speed
This display shows the average
speed of the vehicle in miles
per hour (mph) or kilometers per
hour (km/h). This average is
calculated based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset of this value.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.Trip Consumption
This display shows the number of
gallons (gal) or liters (l) of fuel
used since the last reset.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.
Average Consumption
This display shows the approximate
average miles per gallon (mpg) or
liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km).
This number is calculated based on
the number of mpg (l/100 km)
recorded since the last time this
menu item was reset.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.Timer
This display can be used as a timer.
Select Timer from the menu.
The Timer menu will display.
To start the timer, select Start.
To reset the timer, select Reset.
The desired stop watch displays can
be selected from the Options menu,
if your vehicle has this feature:
Driving Time excl. Stops:The time
the vehicle is in motion is recorded.
Stationary time is not included.
Driving Time incl. Stops:The time
the vehicle is in motion is recorded
along with the time the vehicle
is stationary with the key in the
ignition.
Travel Time:Measurement of
the time from manual activation,
by selecting Start, to manual
deactivation, by selecting Reset.
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