SATURN RELAY 2005 Owners Manual

REDUCED POWER STOP WHEN SAFE
This message will display when your vehicle is in an
overheated engine operating mode. This operating mode
allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an
emergency. In this mode, you will notice a signicant
loss in power and engine performance. SeeOverheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-27for
more information. Anytime this message is on, the
vehicle should be taken to your retailer for service as
soon as possible.
This message will display and a chime will sound only
when the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
REMOTE START DISABLED
This warning message will come on if a remote start
attempt is unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of
the following conditions are true when a remote
start attempt is made:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The key is in the ignition.
The hood or the doors are not closed.
There is an emission control system malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
The hazard warning ashers are turned on.
The maximum number of remote starts or remote
start attempts between ignition cycles has been
reached.
The content theft-deterrent alarm is on while
attempting to remote start the vehicle.
See “REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-64and
“Remote Vehicle Start” underRemote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-5for more information.
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REMOTE START ON
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message will display when a remote start is initiated.
See “Remote Vehicle Start” underRemote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-5for more information.
RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT
This message will display when the right front turn
signal bulb needs to be replaced. SeeHeadlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-47.
This message will display while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT
This message will display when the right rear turn signal
bulb needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps, Turn
Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-49.
This message will display while the ignition is in RUN.Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
SERVICE ABS SYSTEM
This message will display when the vehicle’s brakes are
not functioning properly. Have the brake system
serviced by your retailer as soon as possible.
The anti-lock brake system warning light will also
appear on the instrument panel cluster when this
message appears on the DIC. SeeAnti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light on page 3-36.
This message will only display while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
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SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message will display when a problem with the
brake system has been detected. Have your vehicle
serviced by your retailer as soon as possible.
The brake system warning light will also appear on the
instrument panel cluster when this message appears
on the DIC. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 3-35.
This message will only display while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
SERVICE PARK LAMPS
This message will display when there is a problem with
the park lamps. Check to see if the park lamp fuse
is blown and replace the fuse if necessary. SeeFuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-98andInstrument
Panel Fuse Block on page 5-98for more information. If
changing the fuse does not correct the problem, see
your retailer.This message will only display while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will
display if there has been a problem detected with
StabiliTrak
®. SeeStabiliTrak®System on page 4-9.
If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off
the road as soon as possible and stop carefully.
Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and
then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back
on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs
service. Have the StabiliTrak
®System inspected by your
retailer as soon as possible.
This message will display only while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
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This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM
If your vehicle has the traction control system, this
message will display when the system is not functioning
properly. A warning light will also appear on the
instrument panel cluster. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-37. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-8for more information.
Have the traction control system serviced by your
retailer as soon as possible.
This message will display only while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message will display when a non-emissions related
malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your
retailer as soon as possible.
This message will display only while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will
display when StabiliTrak®is actively assisting you with
directional control of the vehicle. Slippery road
conditions may exist when this message is displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. SeeStabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-9.
This message will display only while the ignition is in
RUN. This message stays on until road conditions
change and StabiliTrak
®is not active.
This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared
from the screen.
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STABILITY CONTROL OFF
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will
display any time the system turns off. When this
message has been displayed, StabiliTrak
®is no longer
available to assist you with directional control of the
vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly. SeeStabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-9.
This message will display only while the ignition is
in RUN.
Any of the following conditions may cause the
StabiliTrak
®system to turn off:
The battery is low.
There is a StabiliTrak®system failure. See your
retailer for service.
STARTING DISABLED
This message will display if the starting of the engine is
disabled due to the electronic throttle control system
or vehicle theft-deterrent system. Have your vehicle
serviced by your retailer immediately.
This message will only appear while the ignition is in
RUN, and will not disappear until the problem is
resolved.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE
If your vehicle has the traction control system, this
message will display when the system is on. Slippery
road conditions may exist if this message is displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-8for more information.
This message only displays while the ignition is in
RUN and will not disappear until driving conditions
change and the traction control is no longer active.
This message cannot be acknowledged or cleared from
the screen.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
If your vehicle has the traction control system, this
message will display when the traction control system
turns off. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-8for more information.
This message will only display while the ignition is in
RUN and will disappear after two seconds.
Any of the following conditions may cause the traction
control system to turn off:
The traction control system is turned off by pressing
the traction control button located on the center of
the instrument panel. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-8.
The battery is low.
There is a traction control system failure. See your
retailer for service.
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TRANSMISSION FLUID HOT
This message will display when the transaxle uid in
your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to
idle until it cools down. If the warning message
continues to display, have the vehicle serviced by your
retailer as soon as possible.
This message will display and a chime will sound only
while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message will display as a reminder to turn off the
turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than
about 0.75 mile (1.2 km) with a turn signal on. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
This message displays and a chime sounds only when
the ignition is in RUN. This message will clear from
the screen if the turn signal is manually turned off, a turn
is completed, or the message is acknowledged.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
(Uplevel Only)
Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that
allow you to program certain features to one preferred
setting. Customization features can only be programmed
to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed
to a preferred setting for two different drivers. The
customization features include the following:
Exterior lighting delay
Interior lighting delay
Delayed locking
Content theft
Remote keyless entry feedback
Remote start
Rear park chime
Your vehicle may also have personalization capabilities
that allow you to program certain features to a
preferred setting for up to two drivers. The rst
personalized key corresponds to driver 1 and the second
personalized key corresponds to driver 2. The
personalization features include the following:
Radio station presets
Auto door unlock preferences
Remote keyless entry unlock preferences
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All of the customization and personalization options may
not be available on your vehicle. Only the options
available will be displayed on your DIC.
The default settings for the customization and
personalization features were set when your vehicle left
the factory, but may have been changed from their
default setting since then.
The customization preferences are automatically
recalled.
The driver’s personalization preferences are recalled by
using the key programmed for driver 1 or 2.
To change customization and personalization
preferences, use the following procedure.
Entering the Personal Program Menu
1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in
PARK (P).
2. Press the menu button until PERSONAL
PROGRAM displays.
If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), PERSONAL
PROGRAM ONLY IN PARK will display.
If the vehicle is not able to enter the personal
program menu, PERSONAL PROGRAM NOT
AVAILABLE will display.3. Press the set/reset button to begin.
4. The DIC will then display an instruction screen.
Press the menu button to display the modes that
are available to program.
Press the set/reset button to change the setting of
each mode.
Customization Menu Items
The following are customization features that allow you
to program settings to the vehicle:
FACTORY DEFAULTS
This feature allows you to set all of the customization
and personalization features back to their factory default
settings.
Press the menu button until FACTORY DEFAULTS
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following choices:
NO (default):The customization and personalization
features will not be set to their factory default settings.
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YES:The customization and personalization features
will be set to their factory default settings.
If YES is selected, the keys will need to be personalized
again to be recognized as key 1 or 2. See
“PERSONALIZE KEY” later in this section for more
information.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it
and move on to the next feature.
ALL KEYS RESET
This screen will only display if YES was selected on the
FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.
Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following
choices:
CANCEL (default):The features will not be set to their
factory default settings and the DIC will return to the
FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.
OK:The features will be set to their factory default
settings, the DIC will exit the personal program menu,
and PERSONAL OPTIONS SAVED will display.
EXT (Exterior) LIGHT DELAY
This feature allows you to set the amount of time the
exterior lamps remain on after the key is removed from
the ignition or the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
Press the menu button until EXT LIGHT DELAY
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following choices:
OFF:The exterior lamps will not turn on.
15 seconds:The exterior lamps will stay on for
15 seconds.
30 seconds (default):The exterior lamps will stay on
for 30 seconds.
60 seconds:The exterior lamps will stay on for
60 seconds.
90 seconds:The exterior lamps will stay on for
90 seconds.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it
and move on to the next feature.
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INT (Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED
This feature enables the interior lamps in the vehicle to
turn on for about 25 seconds after the key is removed
from the ignition.
Press the menu button until INT LIGHTS KEYS
REMOVED appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:
OFF:Removing the key from the ignition will not
cause the interior lamps to turn on.
ON (default):Removing the key from the ignition will
cause the interior lamps to be turned on for about
25 seconds.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it
and move on to the next feature.
DELAYED LOCKING
This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be
delayed until all of the doors have been closed
for approximately ve seconds.
When the delayed locking feature is enabled, it may be
activated when the key is out of the ignition by doing
one of the following:
Pressing the driver’s door power lock switch
one time while the driver’s door is open.
Pressing the passenger’s door power lock switch
one time while the passenger’s door is open.
Pressing the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter one time while any door is open.
Two chimes will sound to signal that delayed locking is
active.
The doors may be locked immediately by repeating
one of the above actions more than one time.
If a door remains open, without any other door being
opened or closed, the vehicle will lock after
approximately 45 seconds.
If a key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock the
doors. SeeDelayed Locking on page 2-12for more
information.
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Press the menu button until DELAYED LOCKING
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following choices:
OFF:There will be no delayed locking of the
vehicle’s doors.
ON (default):The locking of the vehicle’s doors will be
delayed by ve seconds while a door is open after a
power door lock switch is pressed, or the lock button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed while
a door is open.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it
and move on to the next feature.
CONTENT THEFT
If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system,
once this feature is turned on, the system will activate if
someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the
remote keyless entry transmitter or the correct key. It will
also activate when an incorrect key is used in the
ignition.
Press the menu button until CONTENT THEFT appears
on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
scroll through the following choices:
OFF:The content theft-deterrent system will be
turned off.ON (default):The content theft-deterrent system will be
turned on.
When ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will be armed when the vehicle is locked by pressing
the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter
or by pressing the power door lock switch. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-26andPower Door
Locks on page 2-11for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it
and move on to the next feature.
FOB LOCK FEEDBACK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
Press the menu button until FOB LOCK FEEDBACK
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
scroll through the following choices:
OFF:There will be no feedback when locking the
vehicle.
LIGHTS:The exterior lamps will ash when you press
the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
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