parking brake SATURN RELAY 2007 Owners Manual

Keys............................................................ 105
Remote Keyless Entry System.................. 106
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation............................................... 107
Doors and Locks........................................ 114
Door Locks................................................ 114
Power Door Locks..................................... 116
Delayed Locking........................................ 116
Automatic Door Lock................................. 117
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 118
Lockout Protection..................................... 118
Dual Sliding Doors.................................... 118
Power Sliding Door (PSD)......................... 121
Liftgate...................................................... 128
Windows...................................................... 130
Power Windows........................................ 131
Manual Rear Quarter Windows.................. 131
Power Rear Quarter Windows................... 132
Sun Visors................................................ 132Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 133
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 133
PASS-Key
®III ........................................... 135
PASS-Key®III Operation........................... 136
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 138
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 138
Ignition Positions....................................... 138
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 139
Starting the Engine.................................... 140
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 141
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 143
Parking Brake........................................... 147
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 148
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 149
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 150
Engine Exhaust......................................... 151
Running the Engine While Parked............. 152
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
Maximum engine speed is limited when you are in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline
components from improper operation.
There are several different positions for your
shift lever.
PARK (P):This gear position locks your front
wheels. It is the best position to use when you start
your engine because your vehicle cannot move
easily.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an
automatic transaxle shift lock control system.
You must fully apply your regular brakes rst and
then press the shift lever button before you can shift
from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN.If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever and psh the shift lever all the way
info PARK (P) as you maintain brake application.
Then press the shift lever button and move the shift
lever into another gear. SeeShifting Out of Park (P)
on page 149.
{CAUTION:
It is 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). See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 148.Ifyou
are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 398.
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SECOND (2):This position reduces vehicle speed
more than DRIVE (D) without using your brakes.
You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help
control your speed as you go down steep mountain
roads, but then you would also want to use your
brakes off and on.
Notice:Driving in SECOND (2) for more than
25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph
(90 km/h) may damage the transaxle. Also,
shifting into SECOND (2) at speeds above
65 mph (105 km/h) can cause damage. Drive in
THIRD (3) or DRIVE (D) instead of SECOND (2).
Notice:If your vehicle seems to start up
rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears
as you go faster, something may be wrong with
a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very
far that way, your vehicle can be damaged.
So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced
right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2)
when you are driving less than 35 mph
(55 km/h) and THIRD (3) for higher speeds.FIRST (1):This position reduces vehicle speed
even more than SECOND (2) without using
your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or
in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in
FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the
transaxle will not shift into rst gear until the
vehicle is going slowly enough.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle.
If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When
stopping on a hill, use the brakes, or parking
brake to hold the vehicle in place.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake is
located under the
instrument panel on
the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot and push down on
the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 226.To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with your right foot while
you push down on the parking brake pedal with
your left foot. When you lift your left foot from the
parking brake pedal, it will pop up to the
released position.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any
hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 398.
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Shifting Into Park (P)
{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. 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, use
the steps that follow. If you are pulling a
trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on page 398.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot
and set the parking brake with your left foot.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pulling
the shift lever toward you and moving it up as
far as it will go.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you
can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle
could move suddenly if the shift lever is
not fully in PARK (P) with the parking
brake rmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch re. You or
others could be injured. Do not leave your
vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P)
and the parking brake is rmly set before
you leave it. After you move the shift lever into
PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Then, see if you can move the shift lever away
from PARK (P) without rst pulling it toward you.
If you can, it means that the shift lever was
not fully locked into PARK (P).
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Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift
your vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight
of the vehicle may put too much force on the
parking pawl in the transaxle. You may nd
it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
This is called torque lock. To prevent torque
lock, set the parking brake and then shift into
PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s
seat. To nd out how, seeShifting Into Park (P)
on page 148.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) before you release the
parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to
take some of the pressure from the parking pawl
in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever
out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock
control system which locks the shift lever in
PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK
position. In addition, you must fully apply your
regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition is in RUN. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 143.
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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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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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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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PARKING BRAKE ON
This message displays to alert the driver when the
vehicle’s parking brake is on, the ignition is in
RUN, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h). Release the parking brake before
driving. SeeParking Brake on page 147for more
information.
The brake system warning light also appears on
the instrument panel cluster when this message
appears on the DIC. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 226.
A chime sounds continuously while this message
is displayed if driving above 5 mph (8 km/h).
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.
PARK LAMPS ON
This message displays to alert the driver when the
headlamps or parking lamps are on while the
ignition is off and the driver’s door is opened. See
Exterior Lamps on page 192for more information.
A chime sounds continuously while this message
is displayed.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
PASSENGER’S DOOR AJAR
This message displays when the front passenger’s
door is not closed properly. When this message
appears, make sure that the front passenger’s
door is closed completely.
This message displays while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds when the ignition is shifted
out of PARK (P). 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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