service 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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In many crashes severe enough to inate an airbag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur
from the right front passenger airbag.
Airbags are designed to inate only once. After
they inate, you will need some new parts for
your airbag system. If you do not get them, the
airbag system will not be there to help protect
you in another crash. A new system will include
airbag modules and possibly other parts. The
service manual for your vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.
Your vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records information
after a crash. SeeVehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders on page 547.
Let only qualied technicians work on your
airbag system. Improper service can mean that
an airbag system will not work properly. See
your retailer for service.
Passenger Sensing System
Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
The passenger airbag status indicator on the
instrument panel will be visible when you turn your
ignition key to RUN or START.
The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and
off, will be visible during the system check.
When the system check is complete, either the
word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or
the symbol for off will be visible. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 224.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument panel cluster ever comes on
and stays on, it means that something
may be wrong with the airbag system. If
this ever happens, have the vehicle
serviced promptly, because an adult-size
person sitting in the right front
passenger’s seat may not have the
protection of the frontal airbag. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 223for
more on this, including important safety
information.Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can
affect how well the passenger sensing system
operates. You may want to consider not using seat
covers or other aftermarket equipment if your
vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 100for more information about
modications that can affect how the system
operates.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger’s
seat or between the passenger’s seat
cushion and seatback may interfere with
the proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how your vehicle should be
serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in
several places around your vehicle. You do
not want the system to inate while someone is
working on your vehicle. Your retailer and the
service manual have information about servicing
your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a
service manual, seeService Publications
Ordering Information on page 553.
{CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition
key is turned off and the battery is
disconnected, an airbag can still inate
during improper service. You can be
injured if you are close to an airbag when
it inates. Avoid yellow connectors. They
are probably part of the airbag system. Be
sure to follow proper service procedures,
and make sure the person performing
work for you is qualied to do so.
The airbag system does not need regular
maintenance.
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This vehicle has a double sided key for the
ignition and the driver’s door lock.
Your vehicle has the PASS-Key
®III vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the key
head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s
steering column. If a replacement key or
any additional key is needed, you must purchase
this key from your retailer. The key will have
PK3 stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag that
came with the original keys. Give this tag to your
retailer if you need a new key made.
Any new PASS-Key
®III key must be programmed
before it will start your vehicle. SeePASS-Key®
III on page 135for more information on
programming your new key.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle,
seeRoadside Assistance Program on page 543
for more information.
Remote Keyless Entry System
If equipped, the keyless entry system operates
on a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range.
This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system. If the transmitter does not work or if you
have to stand closer to your vehicle for the
transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement
is necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 107.
If you are still having trouble, see your retailer
or a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
You can lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors and
the liftgate using the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
The remote keyless
entry transmitter shown
here is for a vehicle
equipped with the
remote vehicle start
feature and dual power
sliding doors.
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To close the door(s) manually when the override
switch(es) is in the override (deactivation) position,
pull the inside or outside door handle and slide
the door all the way forward to the latched position.
To stop the door(s) immediately while the
door(s) is opening or closing, press the PSD
override (deactivation) part of the switch.
Pressing the PSD button(s) on the remote keyless
entry will open and close the door unless the
door has been manually locked using the
mechanical slider.
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or
not at all because of the following conditions:
A low voltage or dead battery
A disconnected battery
If the instrument panel PSD/fuse 21,
LHPSD/fuse 24 or RHPSD/fuse 25 are
removed or blown.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 512for
more information.If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding
door may need to be reset. If your vehicle has
the dual power sliding doors, both doors will have
to be reset. To reset a door, do the following:
1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is
unlocked and securely closed.
2. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
3. If the power sliding door overhead console
switch is in the override (deactivation)
position, return to the activation position.
4. Open the sliding door using the remote
keyless entry transmitter, overhead console
switch, or passenger switch. Allow the door to
travel fully open.
If the door does not travel to the fully open
position, press the overhead console switch to the
override (deactivation) position and slide the
door fully open and closed. Check for foreign
objects in the tracks. Repeat the procedure starting
with Step 1. If the door resists travel to the fully
open position, see your retailer for service.
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Arming Conrmation
If remote unlock conrmation is on, the turn
signal lamps will ash briey to let you know
when your alarm system has disarmed. If
you would not like the turn signal lamps to ash,
seeDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
on page 261.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the
doors. The security light will stop ashing to let you
know the system is no longer armed.
Disarming with Your Key
Your alarm system will disarm when you use
your key to unlock the driver’s door. The security
light will stop ashing to let you know the
system is no longer armed. If you would like your
key not to disarm the alarm system, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on
page 261.
PASS-Key®III
Your PASS-Key®III system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry
Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
PASS-Key
®III uses a radio frequency transponder
in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
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PASS-Key®III Operation
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key®III
(Personalized
Automotive Security
System) theft-deterrent
system. PASS-Key
®III
is a passive theft
deterrent system.
This means you do not have to do anything
different to arm or disarm the system. It works
when you insert or remove the key from the
ignition.When the PASS-Key
®III system senses that
someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down
the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The starter
will not work and fuel will stop being delivered
to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error
method to start the vehicle will be discouraged
because of the high number of electrical
key codes.
If the engine does not start and the security
message comes on, the key may have a damaged
transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the key
appears to be undamaged, try another ignition
key. At this time, you may also want to check the
instrument panel PASS KEY fuse. If the engine
still does not start with the other key, your vehicle
needs service. If your vehicle does start, the
rst key may be faulty. See your retailer or
a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key
®III to
have a new key made. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 512.
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It is possible for the PASS-Key®III decoder
to learn the transponder value of a new or
replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be
programmed for the vehicle. This procedure is for
learning additional keys only. If all the currently
programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you
must see your retailer or a locksmith who can
service PASS-Key
®III to have keys made
and programmed to the system.
See your retailer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
®III to get a new key blank that is
cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the
system.
To program the new key, do the following:
1. Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it.
2. Insert the original, already programmed
key into the ignition lock cylinder and start the
engine. If the engine will not start, see your
retailer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to
LOCK and remove the key.4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it
to RUN within 10 seconds of removing the
previous key.
5. The security message will turn off once the
key has been programmed. It may not be
apparent that the security message went on
due to how quickly the key is programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys
are to be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the security message
comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart
your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key
®III
system, however, is not working properly and must
be serviced by your retailer. Your vehicle is not
protected by the PASS-Key
®III system at this time.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key
®III key, see
your retailer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
®III to have a new key made.
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