climate control SATURN RELAY 2007 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 14
Safety Belts
............................................ 32
Child Restraints
...................................... 56
Airbag System
........................................ 83
Restraint System Check
....................... 101
Features and Controls
.............................. 103
Keys
..................................................... 105
Doors and Locks
.................................. 114
Windows
............................................... 130
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 133
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 138
Mirrors
.................................................. 153
OnStar
®System
................................... 154
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 156
Storage Areas
...................................... 167
Instrument Panel
....................................... 177
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 180
Climate Controls
................................... 205Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 219
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 234
Audio System(s)
................................... 270
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 357
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 358
Towing
................................................. 396
Service and Appearance Care
.................. 409
Service
................................................. 412
Fuel
...................................................... 414
Checking Things Under
the Hood
........................................... 420
Bulb Replacement
................................ 455
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
... 460
Tires
..................................................... 462
Appearance Care
.................................. 501
Vehicle Identication
............................. 510
Electrical System
.................................. 511
Capacities and Specications
................ 518
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They
use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specic component,
control, message, gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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Power Seats
If the vehicle has power
seats, the controls used
to operate them are
located on the outboard
side of the seats.
To adjust the seat, do any of the following:
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding
the control forward or rearward.
Raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion by moving the front of the control up
or down.
Raise or lower the rear part of the seat
cushion by moving the rear of the control up
or down.
Heated Seats
Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the
heated seat buttons are located on the climate
control panel.
This feature will heat the lower cushions of the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
Press this button once
to turn the heated seat
on to the high setting.
Driver’s Side Button
shown, Passenger’s
Side similar
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CAUTION: (Continued)
SeeClimate Control System on
page 205orDual Climate Control
System on page 209.
If you have air outlets on or under
the instrument panel, open them
all the way. SeeEngine Exhaust
on page 151.
To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle,
then rmly shut the liftgate. Do not drive with the
liftgate open, even slightly.
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DRIVE (D):This position is for normal driving.
It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle.
If you need more power for passing, and you are:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push
the accelerator all the way down.
The vehicle will shift down to the next gear and
have more power.
Downshifting the transaxle in slippery road
conditions could result in skidding, see Skidding
underLoss of Control on page 374
Notice:If your vehicle seems to start up
rather slowly or not shift gears when you go
faster, and you continue to drive your vehicle
that way, you could damage the transaxle.
Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can
drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving
less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and DRIVE (D) for
higher speeds until then.
Warm-Up Shift
Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle
designed to warm up the engine faster when
the outside temperature is 35°F (2°C) or colder.
You may notice that the transaxle will shift at
a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed
up. This is a normal condition designed to
provide heat to the passenger compartment and
defrost the windows more quickly. SeeClimate
Control System on page 205andDual Climate
Control System on page 209for more information.
THIRD (3):This position is also used for normal
driving. It reduces vehicle speed more than
DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. You might
choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) when
driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing
a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears
and when going down a steep hill.
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Running the Engine While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust
into your vehicle. See the earlier caution
underEngine Exhaust on page 151.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even if the climate control fan is
at the highest setting. One place this
can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with
CO — can come in easily. NEVER park
in a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 386.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave
your vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
always set your parking brake and move
the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 148.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 398.
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Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like
other vehicles) look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply into
the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be
seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things
appear farther away than they really are.
Outside Heated Mirrors
If equipped, the outside heated rearview mirrors
are activated when the rear window defogger
is turned on. See “Rear Window Defogger”
inClimate Control System on page 205or
Dual Climate Control System on page 209.
OnStar®System
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and
live advisors to provide you with a wide range
of safety, security, information, and convenience
services. If your airbags deploy, the system is
designed to make an automatic call to OnStar
®
Emergency where we can request emergency
services be sent to your location. If you lock
your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar
®at
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal
to unlock your doors. If you need roadside
assistance, press the OnStar
®button and they
can contact Roadside Service for you.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 180
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 182
Other Warning Devices............................. 182
Horn.......................................................... 182
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 182
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 183
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 184
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 185
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 185
Windshield Wipers..................................... 185
Windshield Washer.................................... 186
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 187
Cruise Control........................................... 188
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 192
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 193
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 193
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.................. 193
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 195
Interior Lamps Control............................... 195
Dome Lamp.............................................. 196
Entry Lighting............................................ 196
Delayed Lighting........................................ 196
Exit Lighting.............................................. 197
Front Reading Lamps................................ 197Rear Reading Lamps................................ 197
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 198
Electric Power Management...................... 198
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 199
Overhead Console Switchbank.................. 200
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 200
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 203
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current.... 204
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 205
Climate Controls......................................... 205
Climate Control System............................. 205
Dual Climate Control System..................... 209
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 212
Rear Climate Control System
(Option A, Uplevel)................................ 212
Rear Climate Control System
(Option B, Uplevel)................................ 215
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 217
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 219
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 220
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 221
Trip Odometer........................................... 221
Tachometer............................................... 221
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 222
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 212.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 183.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 353.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 220.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If
Equipped). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 234.
F. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 365.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 182.
H. Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder Indicator. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 224and
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on
page 222.I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 270.
J. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 192.
K. Interior Lamps Control. SeeInterior Lamps
Control on page 195. Instrument Panel
Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 195.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 421.
M. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 147.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 182.
O. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise
Control on page 188.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 205. Dual Climate Controls. See
Dual Climate Control System on page 209.
Q. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). See
Heated Seats on page 10.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 167.
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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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