charging SATURN ASTRA 2009 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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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
Instruments and Controls 4-1
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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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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the item
from the accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially
at night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere
with each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during
the day, and then reduce these
levels during the night. Static
can also occur when things like
storms and power lines interfere
with radio reception. When this
happens, try reducing the treble on
your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but
FM signals reach only about 10 to
40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings
or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to fade in and out.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause
interference with the vehicle’s radio.
This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls,
charging the phone’s battery,
or simply having the phone on. This
interference causes an increased
level of static while listening to
the radio. If static is received while
listening to the radio, unplug the
cellular phone and turn it off.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can
withstand most car washes without
being damaged, or it can be
removed. If the mast should ever
become slightly bent, straighten
it out by hand. If the mast is badly
bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure
the mast is still tightened to the
antenna base located on the roof of
the vehicle.
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If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. SeeJump Starting on
page 9-69for more information.
To shift out of P (Park) use
the following sequence:
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Press the shift lever button.
3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out of
P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever
button.
2. While holding down the brake
pedal, press the shift lever
button again.
3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.If you still cannot move the shift
lever from P (Park), consult
your dealer/retailer or a professional
towing service.
Parking the Vehicle
Before you get out of the vehicle,
move the shift lever into 1 (First) or
R (Reverse) and rmly apply the
parking brake. Once the shift lever
has been placed into 1 (First) or
R (Reverse) with the clutch
pedal pressed in, you can turn the
ignition off and release the clutch.
Parking Over Things
That Burn
{CAUTION
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass, or
other things that can burn.
Driving and Operating 8-13
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Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Halogen Bulbs..................9-28
Headlamp Aiming..............9-26
Headlamps......................9-28
License Plate Lamps.........9-33
Replacement Bulbs...........9-34
Taillamps.................9-30, 9-32
Buying New Tires.................9-54
C
California Fuel.....................8-34
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements....... 9-3
California Proposition 65
Warning............................ 9-3
Canadian Owners..................... ii
Capacities and
Specications...................10-2
Carbon Monoxide.........8-14, 8-27
Care, Safety Belts................1-23
Cargo Cover......................... 3-2
Cargo Tie Downs................... 3-2
Cautions and Notices............... iii
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........9-29Chains, Tire........................9-60
Charging System Light..........4-16
Check
Engine Lamp...................4-18
Chemical Paint Spotting........9-80
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems.....1-43
Infants and Young
Children.......................1-40
Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children.......1-46
Older Children..................1-38
Securing..................1-51, 1-53
Where to Put the
Restraint......................1-44
Cleaning
Exterior...........................9-76
Interior............................9-73
Underbody Maintenance....9-80
Climate Control System.......... 7-1
Outlet Adjustment............... 7-4
Clutch, Hydraulic..................9-12
Collision Damage Repair.....12-10
Compact Spare Tire.............9-68
Content Theft-Deterrent.......... 2-9
Control of a Vehicle..............8-17Coolant
Engine............................9-16
Engine Temperature
Warning Light...............
4-18
Cooling System...................9-12
Courtesy
Transportation..........12-5, 12-9
Cruise Control....................... 4-5
Cruise Control Light..............4-23
Cupholders........................... 3-1
Customer Information
Courtesy
Transportation.......12-5, 12-9
Customer Assistance
Offices.........................12-5
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure....................12-1
GM Mobility
Reimbursement
Program.......................12-6
Online Owner Center.........12-4
Reporting Safety Defects
to Saturn....................12-14
Reporting Safety Defects
to the Canadian
Government................12-14
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Horn .................................... 4-4
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................1-12
Hydraulic Clutch...................9-12
I
Ignition Positions................... 8-2
Immobilizer........................... 2-8
Immobilizer Operation............. 2-8
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................1-40
Ination - Tire Pressure.........9-47
Instrument Panel
Brightness......................... 5-3
Cluster............................4-12
Overview........................... 4-2
J
Jump Starting......................9-69
K
Keyless Entry System............ 2-3
Keys.................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall..........9-42
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator.........4-18
Lamps
Dome ............................... 5-3
Exterior, Off Reminder.......4-23
Reading............................ 5-3
Lap-Shoulder Belt................1-18
LATCH System
Replacing Parts After a
Crash..........................1-50
LATCH System for Child
Restraints........................1-46
License Plate Lamps............9-33
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide............... 2-6
Light
Airbag Readiness.............4-14
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning..............4-17
Brake System Warning......4-16
Charging System..............4-16
Cruise Control..................4-23Light (cont.)
Door Ajar.........................4-23
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning.....4-18
Fog Lamp ........................4-22
Highbeam On...................4-23
Low Fuel Warning.............4-24
Low Oil Level...................4-22
Oil Pressure.....................4-21
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator.......................4-15
Safety Belt Reminders.......4-13
Service Vehicle Soon........4-23
StabiliTrak
®Indicator.........4-17
Tire Pressure...................4-18
Winter Driving Mode..........4-22
Lighting
Entry................................ 5-3
Lights
Exterior Lamps................... 5-1
Flash-to-Pass..................... 4-8
High/Low Beam Changer..... 4-8
Loading Your Vehicle............8-30
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