charging SATURN RELAY 2007 Owners Manual

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 222
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 223
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 224
Charging System Light.............................. 226
Brake System Warning Light..................... 226
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 227
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 228
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 228
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 229
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 232
Security Light............................................ 232
Cruise Control Light.................................. 233
Highbeam On Light................................... 233
Fuel Gage................................................. 233
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 234
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 234
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 235
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)..................... 240
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 241
DIC Vehicle Personalization
(Uplevel Only)........................................ 261Audio System(s)......................................... 270
Setting the Time........................................ 272
Radio with CD........................................... 272
Using an MP3........................................... 287
XM Radio Messages................................. 293
Navigation/Radio System........................... 294
Rear Seat Entertainment System
(Option A, Uplevel)................................ 294
Rear Seat Entertainment System
(Option B, Uplevel)................................ 309
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Option A, Uplevel)................................ 325
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Option B, Uplevel)................................ 328
Mobile Digital Media System..................... 330
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 352
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 353
Radio Reception........................................ 354
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 355
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 355
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 355
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 356
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 356
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Cargo Lamp
The cargo lamp is located in the rear of your
vehicle, above the liftgate opening, and does not
have a switch. The cargo lamp will come on
each time you open a door, unless you turn on the
interior lamps override. SeeInterior Lamps
Control on page 195.
Electric Power Management
This vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates
the battery’s temperature and state of charge
and then adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage, you may
see the voltage move up or down. This is normal.
If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
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Charging System Light
The charging system
light will come on briey
when you turn on the
ignition, but the
engine is not running,
as a check to show you
it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it
stays on, or comes on while you are driving,
you may have a problem with the charging system.
It could indicate that you have problems with a
generator drive belt, or another electrical problem.
Have it checked right away. Driving while this
light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on,
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such
as the radio and air conditioner.
Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will come on when you set your parking
brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake
doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your
parking brake is fully released, it means you have
a brake problem.
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the
other part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a
brake problem. Have your brake system inspected
right away.
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Average Fuel Economy
Press the information button until AVG ECONOMY
displays. This mode shows the approximate
average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is
calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km)
recorded since the last time this menu item was
reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, press and hold
the set/reset button. The display will return to zero.
Battery
Press the information button until BATTERY
displays. This mode shows the current battery
voltage.
Your vehicle’s charging system regulates voltage
based on the state of the battery. The battery
voltage may uctuate when viewing this
information on the DIC. This is normal.
If there is a problem with the battery charging
system, a DIC message will display. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 241for
more information.
Oil Life
Press the information button until OIL LIFE
displays. This mode shows an estimate of the oil’s
remaining useful life. If you see OIL LIFE 99%
on the display, that means 99% of the current oil
life remains. The engine oil life system will
alert you to change your oil on a schedule
consistent with your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE
OIL SOON message will appear on the display.
You should change your oil as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Oil on page 423. In addition to the
engine oil life system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See
Scheduled Maintenance on page 522for more
information.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself
after each oil change. It will not reset itself.
Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE
accidentally at any time other than when the oil
has just been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil change. To reset the
engine oil life system, seeEngine Oil Life
System on page 426. The display will show 100%
when the system is reset.
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CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE
This message displays when there is a problem
with the generator and battery charging systems.
Driving with this problem could drain the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop
and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. Have the electrical system checked by your
retailer immediately.
This message displays and a chime sounds 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 continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays 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 re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message displays if the fuel cap is not on, or
is not fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to
ensure that it is on properly. SeeFilling the Tank
on page 417for more information.
This message displays and a chime sounds 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 continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays 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 re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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C
Calibration................................................... 240
California Fuel............................................. 415
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 413
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 518
Captain Chairs, Rear..................................... 22
Carbon Monoxide..............128, 151, 386, 398
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 504
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 355
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 355
Cargo Lamp................................................ 198
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 287
Chains, Tire................................................. 480
Charging System Light................................ 226
Check
Engine Light............................................ 229
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 420
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 508
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 63
Infants and Young Children........................ 59
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 69Child Restraints (cont.)
Older Children........................................... 56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 77
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 79
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 67
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 356
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 205
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 507
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 505
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 502
Finish Care.............................................. 505
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 501
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 504
Leather.................................................... 503
Tires........................................................ 507
Underbody Maintenance........................... 508
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 505
Weatherstrips........................................... 504
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 506
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Ignition Positions......................................... 138
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 59
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 469
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 180
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 195
Cluster..................................................... 220
Interior Lamps Control................................. 195
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 450
K
Keyless Entry System................................. 106
Keys........................................................... 105
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 463
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 199
Cargo...................................................... 198
Dome....................................................... 196
Electric Power Management..................... 198
Exterior.................................................... 192
Front Reading.......................................... 197
Interior Control......................................... 195
Rear Reading.......................................... 197
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 69
Level Control............................................... 398
License Plate Lamps................................... 459
Liftgate........................................................ 128
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 223
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 227
Brake System Warning............................. 226
Charging System..................................... 226
Cruise Control.......................................... 233
Highbeam On.......................................... 233
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