SATURN RELAY 2007 Owners Manual

Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool
window glass. This can be minimized if the climate
control system is used properly. There are
two modes to clear fog or frost from your
windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog
or frost from the windshield more quickly.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or
defrost mode.
-(Defog):This mode directs air to the
windshield and the oor outlets. When this mode
is selected, the system runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is at or
below freezing.
The recirculation mode cannot be selected while
in the defog mode.
0(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to
the windshield and the side window outlets, with
some air directed to the oor outlets. In this mode,
the system will automatically run the air
conditioning compressor, unless the outside
temperature is at or below freezing.Recirculation cannot be selected while in the
defrost mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows
are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press this button
to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An
indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that the rear window defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will turn off about
10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on
again, the defogger will only run for about
ve minutes before turning off. The defogger can
also be turned off by pressing the button again
or by turning off the engine.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the
inside of the rear window. If you do, you could
cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license,
tape, a decal or anything similar to the
defogger grid.
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Outlet Adjustment
k(Open):Turn the thumbwheel to this position
to open the air outlets.
l(Closed):Turn the thumbwheel to this position
to close the air outlets.
Use the louvers located on the air outlets to
change the direction of the airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may
block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the
system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of
your vehicle more effectively.
Rear Climate Control System
(Option A, Uplevel)
Your vehicle may have a rear climate control
system that allows the driver to adjust the
fan speed for the rear seating area. This system
works with the main climate control system in your
vehicle.
This lever is located below the main climate
control system on the instrument panel. Use this
lever to adjust the fan speed for the rear seat
passengers.
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A(Fan):Slide the lever to 1, 2, or 3 to increase
or decrease airow to the rear seating area.
Slide the fan knob to 0 to turn the fan off.
AUX:Slide the lever to AUX to allow the rear
passengers to adjust the temperature and airow
to the rear seating area.
Your vehicle may also have a rear climate control
system that allows the rear passengers to
adjust the temperature and fan speed for the rear
seating area.
When the front climate control is in AUX and the
rear climate control fan or temperature button
is pressed, the display will show the same airow
modes as the front climate control system. See
Dual Climate Control System on page 209The front control must be in AUX position to
enable adjustment of the temperature and fan
speed on the rear control system. If it is not
in AUX, pressing the fan or temperature button on
the rear climate control will show a DISABLED
message on the rear seat entertainment system
display.
tr(Decrease Setting):Press this button to
decrease the fan or temperature setting when
arrows are active in the display.
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[u(Increase Setting):Press this button to
increase the fan or temperature setting when
arrows are active in display.
9(Fan):Press this button to increase or
decrease fan speed. After pressing this button,
arrows and a fan will appear in the display.
The arrows indicate that to increase or decrease
fan speed, you need to press either the left or right
arrow button. The displayed arrows and fan will
disappear after a few seconds.
b(Temperature):Press this button to increase
or decrease temperature. After pressing this
button, arrows and a temperature scale will appear
in the display. The arrows indicate that to
increase or decrease temperature, you need to
press either the left or right arrow button. The
displayed arrows and temperature scale will
disappear after a few seconds.
Rear Air Outlets
The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air
return outlet. Be sure to keep it free from
obstructions. Also, keep the area around the base
of the center instrument panel console, between
and under the front seats, free of objects that could
also obstruct airow to the rear seating area.
For more information on how to use the main
climate control system, seeDual Climate Control
System on page 209. For information on
ventilation, seeOutlet Adjustment on page 212.
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Rear Climate Control System
(Option B, Uplevel)
Your vehicle may have a rear climate control
system that allows the driver to adjust the
fan speed for the rear seating area. This system
works with the main climate control system in your
vehicle.
This lever is located below the main climate
control system on the instrument panel. Use this
lever to adjust the fan speed for the rear seat
passengers.
A(Fan):Slide the lever to 1, 2, or 3 to increase
or decrease airow to the rear seating area.
Slide the fan knob to 0 to turn the fan off.AUX:Slide the lever to AUX to allow the rear
passengers to adjust the temperature and airow
to the rear seating area.
Your vehicle may also have a rear climate control
system that allows the rear passengers to
adjust the temperature and fan speed for the rear
seating area.
When the front climate control is in AUX and the
rear climate control fan or temperature button
is pressed, the display will show the same airow
modes as the front climate control system. See
Dual Climate Control System on page 209
The front control must be in AUX position to enable
adjustment of the temperature and fan speed on the
rear control system. If it is not in AUX, pressing the
fan or temperature button on the rear climate
control will show a DISABLED message on the rear
seat entertainment system display.
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qg(Decrease Setting):Press this button to
decrease the fan or temperature setting when
arrows are active in the display.
rl(Increase Setting):Press this button to
increase the fan or temperature setting when
arrows are active in the display.
9(Fan)b(Temperature):Press this button once
to enable adjustment of the fan speed. After
pressing this button, the current fan speed setting
will be highlighted and appear in the on screen
display. The arrows indicate that to increase
or decrease fan speed, you need to press either
the left or right arrow button. The on screen display
will disappear after a few seconds.
Press this button twice to enable temperature
adjustment. After pressing this button, the current
temperature settings will be highlighted and
appear in the on screen display. The arrows
indicate that to increase or decrease temperature,
you need to press either the left or right arrow
button. The on screen display will disappear after
a few seconds.Pressing this button a third time will turn off the on
screen display.
QR:Press the up and down arrows to toggle
between the fan and temperature settings.
Rear Air Outlets
The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air
return outlet. Be sure to keep it free from
obstructions. Also, keep the area around the base
of the center instrument panel console, between
and under the front seats, free of objects that could
also obstruct airow to the rear seating area.
For more information on how to use the main
climate control system, seeDual Climate Control
System on page 209. For information on
ventilation, seeOutlet Adjustment on page 212.
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment lter. The lter removes most
particles from the air, including dust particles.
Reductions in airow, which may occur more
quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the lter needs
to be replaced early. For how often to change
the air lter, seeScheduled Maintenance on
page 522.The access panel for the passenger compartment
air lter is located in the back of the glove box.
To replace the lter, do the following:
1. Pull the tab located on the outer access panel
up and out.
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2. Then push the tab, located on the left of the
inner access panel, to the right.3. The rst air lter will pull straight out. To
remove the second, reach in and slide it
toward the opening. Pull the second lter out.
4. Replace the lters by reversing Step 3. Make
sure the lters are inserted so that the sealing
foam is angled in the same direction on
both lters. For the type of lter to use, see
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
on page 532.
5. Close the inner access door, while squeezing
the tab. Be sure it is tightly closed.
6. Snap the outer access panel into the back of
the glove box.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages
that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will
help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes serious
enough to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to your warning
lights and gages could also save you or others
from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As
you will see in the details on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briey when you
start the engine just to let you know they’re
working. If you are familiar with this section, you
should not be alarmed when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often
gages and warning lights work together to let
you know when there’s a problem with your
vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on when you are driving, or when one of the
gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about
it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to
do repairs can be costly — and even dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights and
gages. They’re a big help.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will
know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive
safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.
United States version shown, Canada similar
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