lock SATURN AURA 2008 User Guide

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Make sure the release button is positioned so you
would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if necessary.5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out
of the retractor to set the lock.
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The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger,
and second row outboard passengers are in the
ceiling above the side windows.
{CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an
airbag, the airbag might not inate properly
or it might force the object into that person
causing severe injury or even death. The
path of an inating airbag must be kept clear.
Do not put anything between an occupant and
an airbag, and do not attach or put anything
on the steering wheel hub or on or near any
other airbag covering.
Do not use seat accessories that block the
ination path of a seat-mounted side impact
airbag.
If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags, never
secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by
routing the rope or tie down through any door
or window opening. If you do, the path of an
inating roof-rail airbag will be blocked. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar
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What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?
After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact
airbags inate, they quickly deate, so quickly that
some people may not even realize an airbag inated.
Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inated
for some time after they deploy. Some components
of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes.
For location of the airbag modules, seeWhat Makes
an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-61.
The parts of the airbag that come into contact with
you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may
be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in
the deated airbags. Airbag ination does not prevent
the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being
able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people
from leaving the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there may be dust
in the air. This dust could cause breathing
problems for people with a history of asthma
or other breathing trouble. To avoid this,
everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon
as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing
problems but cannot get out of the vehicle
after an airbag inates, then get fresh air by
opening a window or a door. If you experience
breathing problems following an airbag
deployment, you should seek medical
attention.
Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically
unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn
the hazard warning ashers on when the airbags inate.
You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off,
and turn the hazard warning ashers off by using the
controls for those features.
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Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation.......................................2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-7
Door Locks....................................................2-7
Power Door Locks..........................................2-7
Door Ajar Reminder........................................2-8
Delayed Locking.............................................2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................2-8
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-9
Lockout Protection........................................2-10
Trunk..........................................................2-10
Windows........................................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sun Visors...................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-15
PASS-Key
®III+............................................2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Operation..............................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-19
Ignition Positions..........................................2-20
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-21Starting the Engine (Automatic Engine
Start/Stop)................................................2-21
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-25
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-26
Parking Brake..............................................2-28
Regenerative Braking....................................2-29
Shifting Into PARK (P)...................................2-29
Shifting Out of PARK (P)...............................2-31
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-31
Engine Exhaust............................................2-32
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-32
Mirrors...........................................................2-34
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-34
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®..............2-34
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-34
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-35
OnStar
®System.............................................2-35
Storage Areas................................................2-38
Glove Box...................................................2-38
Cupholder(s)................................................2-38
Center Console Storage.................................2-39
Convenience Net..........................................2-39
Sunroof.........................................................2-39
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons, children
or others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the keys in the
ignition and they could be seriously injured
or killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
The key can be used for the ignition and all locks.
The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer
or qualied locksmith can use to make new keys.
Store this information in a safe place, not in your vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program
on page 7-7.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, it operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry Canada.
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 of the device.
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.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter does not
work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle
for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer/retailer
or a qualied technician for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked,
and the trunk can be opened from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 197 feet (60 m) away with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3.
Q(Lock):PressQto lock all the doors. The interior
lamps will turn off after all of the doors are closed.
If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC),
the remote lock feedback can be programmed to have
the horn chirp and/or the turn signals ash when the
RKE transmitter is used to lock the vehicle’s doors. See
“LOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-51for more information.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15.
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K(Unlock):PressKto unlock the driver’s door.
If
Kis pressed again within ve seconds, all remaining
doors unlock. The interior lamps turn on and stay
on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback
can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or
the turn signals ash when the RKE transmitter is used
to unlock the vehicle’s doors. See “UNLOCK HORN”
and “LIGHT FLASH” underDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 3-51for more information.
If enabled through the DIC, and it is dark enough
outside, the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps, parking
lamps, and back-up lamps will turn on each time
Kon
the transmitter is pressed. These exterior lamps will
stay on for 20 seconds, or until a door is opened.
See “EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-51for additional information.
Pressing
Kon the RKE transmitter will disarm
the content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15.
V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and
hold
Vfor about one second to open the trunk.
The trunk can be opened with the transmitter when
the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h) or when
the ignition is off.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
Lto locate your vehicle. The horn sounds three times
and the headlamps and turn signals ash three times.
Press and hold
Lfor about three seconds to initiate the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and the headlamps and
turn signals ash for 30 seconds. Press
Lagain
to cancel the panic alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is
lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your retailer. All transmitters need to be re-coded to
match the new transmitter. The lost transmitter will no
longer work after the new transmitters are re-coded.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters
matched to it.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. You increase the chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the doors
whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one. Turn the
key counterclockwise to unlock the door.
From the inside, lock and unlock the door by moving the
manual lock knob down and up, or by using the power
door lock switches.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the
driver’s and front passenger’s door.
Press the outboard side of the switch to unlock all doors.
Press the inboard side of the switch to lock all doors.
The rear doors do not have power door lock switches.
Rear seat passengers must use the manual lock
knob on their doors.
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Door Ajar Reminder
If one of the doors is not fully closed while the ignition
is on and the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) the following will occur:
A chime will sound.
The DOOR AJAR message will display through
the Driver Information Center (DIC) until the
door is closed. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-46.
Delayed Locking
This feature allows the driver to delay the locking of the
vehicle. It will not operate with the key in the ignition.
SeeLockout Protection on page 2-10.
Press the driver’s power door lock switch or the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter lock button
once. With the key removed from the ignition and
the driver’s door open, the following occurs:
Three chimes sound to signal the delay.
All doors will lock and the turn signals ash once
ve seconds after the last door has been closed.
The horn chirps if the horn chirp feature is enabled.
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-51.If a door is opened before the ve seconds has elapsed,
the doors do not lock until ve seconds after all doors
are closed.
If the power door lock switch or the transmitter lock
button is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle, the
doors lock immediately.
If the power door unlock switch or the transmitter unlock
button is pressed, the doors unlock immediately and
do not lock automatically after the doors are closed.
This feature is turned on at the factory but may be
turned off through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-51.
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
Your vehicle is programmed at the factory to lock all
doors automatically when the following are met:
All doors are closed.
The ignition is on.
The shift lever is moved out of PARK (P).
This feature cannot be disabled.
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