instrument panel SATURN VUE 2007 User Guide

{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 airbag(s). SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 165for more
on this, including important safety
information.
A thick layer of additional material such as a
blanket, or aftermarket equipment such as
seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers,
can affect how well the passenger sensing system
operates. Remove any additional material from
the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing
the child restraint and before a small occupant,including a small adult, sits in the passenger
position. You may want to consider not using
seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if
your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
SeeAdding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 89.
The passenger sensing system may suppress the
airbag deployment when liquid is soaked into
the seat. If this happens, the off indicator in the
passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag
readiness light on the instrument panel will be lit.
The system should resume normal operation after
the seat is allowed to dry. If the system operates
incorrectly after the seat has dried, have your
retailer check the system.
{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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Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to the front
or sides of the vehicle that could keep the
airbags from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your
vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front
end or side sheet metal, they may keep the
airbag system from working properly. Also,
the airbag system may not work properly if you
relocate any of the airbag sensors. If you have
any questions about this, you should contact
Customer Assistance before you modify your
vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses
for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of
the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this
manual. SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure
on page 440.
Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modied. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, ceiling headliner, ceiling
and pillar garnish trim, roof-mounted airbag
modules, or airbag wiring can affect the
operation of the airbag system. If you have
questions, call Customer Assistance. The
phone numbers and addresses for Customer
Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on
page 440.
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder
light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,
retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety
belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it repaired. SeeCare of Safety Belts on page 402
for more information.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in
a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.
If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers,
and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag
system does not need regular maintenance.
Notice:If you damage the covering for the
driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag,
or the side impact airbag covering (if equipped)
on the ceiling near the side windows, the airbag
may not work properly. You may have to replace
the airbag module in the steering wheel, both
the airbag module and the instrument panel for
the right front passenger’s airbag, or side
impact airbag module and ceiling covering for
roof-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped.)
Do not open or break the airbag coverings.
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When you want to open a rear door when the
security lock is on, do the following:
1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry
transmitter, the power door lock switch, or by
lifting the rear door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the
following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the lock and turn it
clockwise (right) for the driver’s side
and counterclockwise (left) for the
passenger’s side.
Lockout Protection
If you press the power door lock switch when the
key is in the ignition and any door is open, all
the doors will lock and then the driver’s door will
unlock. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition
when locking your vehicle.
If the remote keyless entry transmitter is used
to lock the doors while the key is in the ignition,
a chime will sound three times. All doors will
then lock.
Liftgate
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death. If you
must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the
seal between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System on page 155.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 123.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 140
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 142
Horn.......................................................... 142
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 142
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 143
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 143
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 144
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 144
Windshield Wipers..................................... 144
Windshield Washer.................................... 145
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 146
Cruise Control........................................... 146
Headlamps................................................ 149
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 150
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 151
Fog Lamps................................................ 152
Interior Lamps........................................... 152
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 152
Dome Lamp.............................................. 153
Entry Lighting............................................ 153
Map Lamps............................................... 153
Footwell Lamps......................................... 153
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 154
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 154
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 155Climate Controls......................................... 155
Climate Control System............................. 155
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 159
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 159
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 161
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 162
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 163
Trip Odometer........................................... 163
Tachometer............................................... 164
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 164
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 165
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 165
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 166
Battery Warning Light................................ 169
Up-Shift Light............................................ 169
Brake System Warning Light..................... 170
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 171
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 172
Low Traction Light..................................... 173
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 173
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 174
Low Coolant Warning Light....................... 174
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 175
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 178
Change Engine Oil Light........................... 179
Security Light............................................ 179
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 179
Highbeam On Light................................... 180
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light........................................ 180
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 180
Service Vehicle Soon Light........................ 180
Fuel Gage................................................. 181
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 181Audio System(s)......................................... 182
Setting the Time (Without Date Display).... 183
Setting the Time (With Date Display)......... 184
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 186
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 192
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 202
Using an MP3........................................... 202
XM Radio Messages................................. 209
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 211
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 223
Radio Reception........................................ 224
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 225
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 225
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 225
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 225
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeClimate Control System on
page 155.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 143.
C. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 146.
D. Horn. SeeHorn on page 142.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 162.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 223.
G. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 144.
H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 152.
I. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 142.
J. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 166.K. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped) or Traction
Control System Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 152orTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 238.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 182.
M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 313.
N. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 142.
O. Power Mirror Control. SeeOutside Power
Mirrors on page 127.
P. Power Window Switches. SeePower Windows
on page 105.
Q. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 114.
R. Heated Seats Buttons or Footwell Lamps
(If Equipped). SeeHeated Seats on page 11or
Footwell Lamps on page 153.
S. Climate Control. SeeClimate Control System
on page 155.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 132.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn the
police and others that you have a problem. The
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.
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.
While the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals do not work.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the 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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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 143.
OExterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 149.
2Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 144.
Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 144.
AUTO Automatic Headlamps. SeeAutomatic
Headlamp System on page 151.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has one upward (for right) and
one downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster will ash in the
direction of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete the lane change. The lever will return
by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows ash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned
out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse, seeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 409and for burned-out bulbs.
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