wheel SATURN VUE 2006 User Guide

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle shift lock control system. You have to
fully apply your regular brakes 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 — push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P)
and also release the shift lever button as you maintain
brake application. Then move the shift lever into the
gear you wish. Press the shift lever button before
moving the shift lever. SeeShifting Out of Park (P)
on page 2-26.
REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up.
Notice:Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle
is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift
to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of
snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle,
seeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or
Snow on page 4-42.
NEUTRAL (N):In this position, your engine does not
connect with the wheels. To restart when you are
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
{CAUTION:
Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless
your foot is rmly on the brake pedal, your
vehicle could move very rapidly. You could
lose control and hit people or objects. Do not
shift into a drive gear while your engine is
running at high speed.
Notice:Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)
while the engine is running at high speed may
damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not
running at high speeds when shifting your vehicle.
Notice:Shifting to a drive gear from NEUTRAL (N)
while the vehicle is moving could damage the
transaxle. Make sure the vehicle is stopped before
shifting from NEUTRAL (N) into a drive gear.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Headlamps..................................................3-13
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15
Interior Lamps..............................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Dome Lamp .................................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-16
Map Lamps .................................................3-17
Footwell Lamps............................................3-17
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-17
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-17
Cigarette Lighter...........................................3-18Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-22
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-22
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-24
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-25
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-26
Trip Odometer..............................................3-26
Tachometer.................................................3-26
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-27
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light.............3-27
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-28
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-29
Battery Warning Light....................................3-31
Up-Shift Light...............................................3-32
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-32
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-33
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-34
Low Traction Light........................................3-35
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light...........................................3-35
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-36
Low Coolant Warning Light............................3-36
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-37
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-40
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-41
Security Light...............................................3-41
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-41
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-42
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light...........................................3-42
Gate Ajar Light.............................................3-42
Service Vehicle Soon Light............................3-42
Fuel Gage...................................................3-43
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-44Audio System(s).............................................3-44
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)...........3-46
Setting the Time (With Date Display)...............3-46
Radio with CD (Base)...................................3-47
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-52
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-68
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-79
Radio Reception...........................................3-80
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.........................3-80
Care of the CD and DVD Player.....................3-81
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-81
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-81
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-19.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control
on page 3-10.
D. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-25.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-79.
G. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 3-8.
H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-16.
I. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-29.K. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped) or Traction Control
System Button (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps
on page 3-15orTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-10.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-44.
M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
N. Power Mirror Control. SeeOutside Power Mirrors
on page 2-31.
O. Power Window Switches. SeePower Windows
on page 2-13.
P. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 2-19.
Q. Heated Seats Buttons or Footwell Lamps
(If Equipped). SeeHeated Seats on page 1-4or
Footwell Lamps on page 3-17.
R. Climate Control. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-19.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-34.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem. Your
front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the
ignition switch.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust
the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it
to the highest level to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The lever that allows you
to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side
of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and push the lever
down. Then, move the wheel to a comfortable position
and pull the lever up rmly to lock the column in place.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The band on the wiper lever with the smaller arrow
operates the rear wiper/washer.
9(Off):Turn the band to this position to turn off
the rear wiper.
Z(Rear Wiper):Turn the band with the smaller
arrow to this position to turn on the rear wiper. To set
for a shorter or longer delay between wipes, turn
the other band with the larger arrow pointing to the
numbers (1, 2, or 3). Select 3 for the most frequent
movement; select 1 for the least frequent. The band
with the arrow pointing to the numbers (1, 2, or 3)
will affect both the front and rear wipers if they are
on at the same time.
Y(Wash):Turn and hold the band in this position
to spray washer uid on the rear window. The rear wiper
will also come on. Release the band when enough
uid has been sprayed on the window. The rear wiper
will run a few additional times after you release it.
The rear window washer uses the same uid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out of uid before the windshield washer.
If you can wash your windshield but not your rear
window, check the uid level.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on
long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds
below 25 mph (40 km/h).
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
The cruise control
buttons are located
on the steering wheel.
J(On/Off):Press this button to turn the cruise
control system on and off. There is a indicator light
on the button that will come on when cruise control
is active.
RES+ (Resume):Press this button to resume a set
speed and to accelerate the speed.
SET−(Set):Press this button to set a speed and to
decrease the speed.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise control.
To set a speed do the following:
1. Press the on/off symbol to turn cruise control on.
The indicator light on the button will come on.
2. Get to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET−button and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
When the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.
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Interior Lamps
The liftgate lamps are located on the bottom left and
right corner of the liftgate. They will come on when
the liftgate or any door is opened. The liftgate lamps
can be controlled by the dome lamp switch. See
Dome Lamp on page 3-16.
Instrument Panel Brightness
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The thumbwheel for
this feature is located
on the center of the
instrument panel.
Turn the thumbwheel to the right to brighten the lights
or to the left to dim them.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp switch has three positions.
*(Off):The lamp will not come on as long as the
switch is in this position.
1(Automatic):The lamp will come on when a door
is opened. SeeEntry Lighting on page 3-16.
+(On):The lamp will stay on as long as the switch
is in this position.
Entry Lighting
If the dome lamp is in the AUTO position, the lamps
inside your vehicle will come on when any door is
opened. In addition, the lights will come on when the
remote keyless entry unlock button is pressed. It
will stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened.
After the door is opened the lights will remain on
and stay on for 20 seconds after the doors are closed,
or until you put the key in the ignition and turn the
key to RUN. The lights will then gradually dim until it
is no longer lit.
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If there is an engine-related and brake system
problem that is specically related to traction control,
the traction control system will turn off and the
warning light will come on.
If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
Low Traction Light
If your vehicle has the
Traction Control System
(TCS), this light will
come on when the system
is limiting wheel spin.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this
is normal. The roads may be slippery if this light
comes on. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the
system stops limiting wheel spin. This light should
also come on for a few seconds when you start your
vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
The engine coolant
temperature warning light
will come on when the
engine has overheated.
If this happens you should pull over and seeEngine
Overheating on page 5-30for more information.
Notice:Driving with the engine coolant temperature
warning light on could cause your vehicle to
overheat. SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-30.
Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be
covered by your warranty. Never drive with the
engine coolant temperature warning light on.
This light will come on and ash when the temperature
of the automatic transmission uid is too high. If this
happens you should pull over, shift into PARK (P) and
let the engine idle until the light goes out.
This light will also come on briey when starting your
vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced.
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Low Fuel Warning Light
The light next to the fuel
gage will come on briey
when you are starting
the engine.
This light also comes on when the fuel tank is low
on fuel. When you add fuel the light should go off.
If it doesn’t, have your vehicle serviced.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the
pages following to familiarize yourself with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer
driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-3.
By taking a few moments to read this manual and
get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can
use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of
its features. While your vehicle is parked, set up your
audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations,
setting the tone and adjusting the speakers. Then,
when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your
favorite stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and you
or others can be injured or killed. Always keep
your eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive — avoid engaging in extended searching
while driving.
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