light SATURN ASTRA 2009 User Guide

SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 4-14for important safety
information.
The on indicator may be lit if an
object, such as a briefcase,
handbag, grocery bag, laptop or
other electronic device, is put on
an unoccupied seat. If this is
not desired, remove the object from
the seat.
{CAUTION
Stowing of articles under the
passenger seat or between the
passenger seat cushion and
seatback may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle
should be serviced. There are parts
of the airbag system in several
places around the vehicle.
Your dealer/retailer and the
service manual have information
about servicing the vehicle and the
airbag system. To purchase a
service manual, seeService
Publications Ordering Information
on page 12-15.
{CAUTION
For up to 10 seconds after the
ignition is turned off and the
battery is disconnected, an airbag
can still inate during improper
service. You can be injured if you
are close to an airbag when it
inates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures, and
make sure the person performing
work for you is qualied to do so.
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Q:Because I have a disability,
I have to get my vehicle
modied. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my
airbag system?
A:If you have questions, call
Customer Assistance. The phone
numbers and addresses for
Customer Assistance are
in Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in
this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on
page 12-1.
In addition, your dealer/retailer
and the service manual have
information about the location of
the airbag sensors, sensing and
diagnostic module and airbag wiring.
Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not need
regularly scheduled maintenance
or replacement. Make sure the
airbag readiness light is working.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 4-14for more information.
Notice:If an airbag covering
is damaged, opened, or broken,
the airbag may not work properly.
Do not open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any opened
or broken airbag covers, have
the airbag covering and/or airbag
module replaced. For the
location of the airbag modules,
seeWhat Makes an Airbag
Inflate? on page 1-28. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
Replacing Airbag System
Parts After a Crash
{CAUTION
A crash can damage the
airbag systems in your vehicle.
A damaged airbag system may
not work properly and may not
protect you and your passenger(s)
in a crash, resulting in serious
injury or even death. To help
make sure your airbag systems
are working properly after a crash,
have them inspected and any
necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.
If an airbag inates, you will need
to replace airbag system parts.
See your dealer/retailer for service.
If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes
on when you are driving, the airbag
system may not work properly.
Have the vehicle serviced right away.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 4-14for more information.
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If the child restraint has the LATCH
system, seeLower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 1-46for how and where to
install the child restraint using
LATCH. If a child restraint is secured
in the seating position using a
safety belt and it uses a top tether,
seeLower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH) on page 1-46
for top tether anchor locations.
Do not secure a child seat in
a position without a top tether
anchor if a national or local
law requires that the top tether be
anchored, or if the instructions
that come with the child restraint
say that the top strap must be
anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether
be attached.You will be using the lap-shoulder
belt to secure the child restraint
in this position. Follow the
instructions that came with the
child restraint.
1. Move the seat as far back as it
will go before securing the
forward-facing child restraint.
When the passenger sensing
system has turned off the
right front passenger frontal and
seat-mounted side impact
airbag, the off indicator on the
passenger airbag status indicator
should light and stay lit when
you start the vehicle. See
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 4-15.
2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions of
the vehicle’s safety belt
through or around the restraint.
The child restraint instructions
will show you how.4. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks.
Position the release button on
the buckle so that the safety belt
could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
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Theft-Deterrent
Systems
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features, however, they do not
make it impossible to steal.
Immobilizer
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from
the ignition.The system is automatically
disarmed when the key is turned to
ON/RUN.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The service vehicle soon light,
located in the instrument panel
cluster, comes on if there is
a problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
The key uses a transponder that
matches an immobilizer control unit
in the vehicle. Only the correct
key starts the vehicle.
When starting the vehicle, the
service vehicle soon light comes on
briey when the ignition is turned on.
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If the engine does not start and the
service vehicle soon light ashes
there is a problem with the system.
Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start and
the service vehicle soon light
continues to ash, try another key.
If the engine still does not start
with the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start,
the rst key may be damaged.
See your dealer/retailer who can
service the theft-deterrent system
and have a new key made.
In an emergency, contact Roadside
Service. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 12-6.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.Content Theft-Deterrent
This vehicle has a content
theft-deterrent alarm system.
The security light is located on the
instrument panel.
Do not use this system if there are
people in the vehicle. The doors
can not be unlocked from inside the
vehicle.
Arming the System
To arm the system:
1. Close all doors, windows, hood
and sunroof.
2. Press
con the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
The security light ashes when the
vehicle is armed.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
Pressdon the RKE transmitter.
Turn the ignition on.
The security light stays on for
approximately one second when the
vehicle is disarming.
How the System Alarm is
Activated
To activate the system if it is armed,
open any door, the liftgate or hood.
The horn will sound and the
hazard warning ashers will ash.
How to Turn Off the System
Alarm
To turn off the system alarm, do
one of the following:
Press the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter.
Insert the key in the ignition and
turn it on.
The theft-deterrent system is
disarmed when the alarm is
turned off.
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Press the front of the switch to the
second position and release. If you
want to stop the window as it is
lowering, briey pull up the switch.
Press and hold the unlock button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to lower all of the
windows from outside the vehicle.
Window Lockout
o(Window Lockout):This button
is located on the driver’s door
armrest. Slide the switch forward
to turn the lockout feature on.
The rear windows can only be
opened or closed by the driver
window switches. The light on the
button indicates the feature is in use.
Press again to turn off.
Sun Visors
Pull the visor toward you, or move it
to the side to help reduce glare.
To use the lighted mirror, lift
the cover.
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Hold the mirror in the center to move
it for a clearer view of behind your
vehicle.
Headlamp Glare
To reduce headlamp glare from
vehicles following from behind, pull
the lever toward you. Push the
lever forward after the vehicle glare
is gone, to return the mirror back
to the original position.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three
additional control buttons located
at the bottom of the mirror.
See your dealer/retailer for more
information on the system and
how to subscribe to OnStar
®.
SeeOnStar®System on page 4-38
for more information about the
services OnStar provides.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with glass cleaner.
Outside Mirror(s)
To maximize the viewing area,
adjust each mirror to see the side of
your vehicle and the area beside
and behind your vehicle.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to
prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash.
To fold, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return to its original position.
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Instruments and
Controls
Instrument Panel
Overview
Instrument Panel
Overview...........................4-2
Hazard Warning Flashers. . .4-4
Horn...................................4-4
Tilt Wheel...........................4-4
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................4-4
Cruise Control....................4-5
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals.............................4-8
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer..........4-8
Flash-to-Pass......................4-8
Windshield Wipers..............4-8
Windshield Washer.............4-9
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer.............................4-9
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)..........................4-10
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators.................4-11
Instrument Panel Cluster. . .4-12
Speedometer and
Odometer........................4-13
Trip Odometer(s)...............4-13Tachometer.......................4-13
Safety Belt Reminders......4-13
Airbag Readiness Light.....4-14
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................4-15
Charging System Light......4-16
Brake System Warning
Light................................4-16
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light.......4-17
StabiliTrak®Indicator
Light................................4-17
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
................................4-18
Tire Pressure Light...........4-18
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp................4-18
Oil Pressure Light.............4-21
Low Oil Level Light...........4-22
Winter Driving Mode
Light................................4-22
Fog Lamp Light................4-22
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder........................4-23
Cruise Control Light..........4-23
Highbeam On Light...........4-23
Door Ajar Light.................4-23
Service Vehicle Soon
Light................................4-23
Fuel Gage........................4-24
Low Fuel Warning Light. . . .4-24
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information
Center (DIC)...................4-25
DIC Operation and
Displays (Uplevel DIC
and Audio)
.......................4-26
DIC Operation and
Displays (Base Level
DIC and Audio)
...............4-32
DIC Warnings and
Messages (Base and
Uplevel Systems)
............4-36
OnStar®System
OnStar®System................4-38
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Hazard Warning Flashers
|
:Press this button located on
the instrument panel, to make
the front and rear turn signal lamps
ash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble.
Press the button again to turn
the ashers off.
While the hazard warning ashers
are on, the turn signals do not work.
An indicator light on the hazard
warning asher button comes on
whenever the ignition is turned on.
If the airbags are deployed, the
hazard warning ashers turn
on automatically. Press the button
twice to turn them off.
Horn
Press the horn symbol in the middle
of the steering wheel to sound
the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel lets the
steering wheel position be adjusted.
The adjustment lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.
It allows the steering column to be
moved up or down and in or out.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever
The lever on the left side of the
steering column includes the
following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
2:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
J:Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Flash-to-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on
the pages following.
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Setting Cruise Control
For safety reasons the cruise control
cannot be turned on until the brake
has been applied once.
With automatic transmission, only
use cruise control in D (Drive).
Press the On/Off button to turn on
the cruise control. A message briey
appears on the instrument panel
cluster at the odometer display when
the cruise control has been turned on.
{CAUTION
If you leave your cruise control on
when you are not using cruise,
you might hit a button and go into
cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch off until you want to
use cruise control.1. Press
Jand the current speed
is stored and maintained.
2. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal. The
Jindicator light on
the instrument panel cluster turns
on after the cruise control has
been set to the desired speed.
The cruise control automatically
disengages under the following
conditions:
The vehicle speed drops below
25 mph (40 km/h).
The brake is applied.
The clutch pedal is applied
(for manual transmission
vehicles).
The automatic transmission is
in N (Neutral).
The On/Off button is pressed.
CC On Message
CC Off Message
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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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