ignition SATURN VUE 2007 Owners Manual

{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there may be
dust in the air. This dust could cause
breathing problems for people with a
history of asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it is
safe to do so. If you have breathing
problems but cannot get out of the vehicle
after an airbag inates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or a door. If you
experience breathing problems following
an airbag deployment, you should seek
medical attention.Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically
unlock the doors, turn the interior dome lamp
on, and ash the exterior lamps on and off when
the airbags inate. You can lock the doors
again and turn the interior lamps off by using the
door lock and interior lamp controls. You must
rst, however, turn your ignition key to the
following ignition switch positions:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
2. Turn the ignition key to RUN.
In many crashes severe enough to inate an
airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle
deformation.
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Additional windshield breakage may also occur
from the right front passenger airbag.
Airbags are designed to inate only once.
After an airbag inates, you will need some new
parts for the 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 Recording and
Privacy on page 455andEvent Data
Recorders on page 455.
Let only qualied technicians work on the
airbag system. Improper service can mean
that the 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 166.
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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 453.
{CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds, after the ignition 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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Keys.............................................................. 95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 96
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 97
Doors and Locks........................................ 100
Door Locks................................................ 100
Power Door Locks..................................... 101
Delayed Locking........................................ 101
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 101
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 102
Lockout Protection..................................... 103
Liftgate...................................................... 103
Windows...................................................... 104
Power Windows........................................ 105
Sun Visors................................................ 106
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 107
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 107
Passlock
®.................................................. 108Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 109
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 109
Ignition Positions....................................... 109
Starting the Engine.................................... 111
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 113
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 114
Manual Transaxle Operation...................... 117
Parking Brake........................................... 119
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)............................ 120
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 121
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ... 122
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 122
Engine Exhaust......................................... 123
Running the Engine While Parked............. 124
Mirrors......................................................... 125
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display.............................. 125
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could be badly
injured or even killed. They could operate
the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows
will function with the keys in the ignition
and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
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One key is used for the ignition and all of
the locks.
Key code information can be obtained only at the
dealer/retailer where your vehicle was purchased.
These code numbers can be used to make new
keys. Additional keys that are needed can be made
at any dealer/retailer provided you have the key
code information. Store this information in a safe
place, but not in your vehicle.
Have extra keys made. Your service parts
department can make extra keys for you.
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.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The remote 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, and
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, and
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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Your vehicle can be programmed so that the
parking lamps or Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
will ash and/or the horn will sound when you
lock the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter. See your retailer for more information
on programming this feature.
"(Unlock):Press this button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter to unlock the driver’s
door. This also disarms the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 107for information on disarming the content
theft-deterrent system. Press the button again
within 5 seconds to unlock the rest of the doors.
Your vehicle can be programmed so that the
parking lamps or DRL will ash and/or the horn will
sound when you unlock the doors with the remote
keyless entry transmitter. See your retailer for more
information on programming this feature.
L(Panic Alarm):Press the button with the horn
symbol when the ignition is turned off. The horn
will sound and the parking lamps or DRL and
dome lamp will ash for up to two minutes.
To stop the panic alarm, press this button again.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your
vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased through your
retailer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your retailer.
When the retailer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining
transmitters must also be matched. Once your
retailer has coded the new transmitter, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each
vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters
matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote
keyless entry transmitter should last about
four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter
will not work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to get close to your vehicle before
the transmitter works, it is probably time to change
the battery.
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock
switches are located on
the driver’s and front
passenger’s doors.
Press the bottom of the
switch to lock all doors.
Press the top of the
switch to unlock all
doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature will delay the actual locking of the
doors and arming of the theft-deterrent system
for ve seconds when the power door lock switch
or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to
lock the vehicle.
If any door is open when locking the vehicle,
three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed
locking feature is active. Five seconds after the
last door is closed, all of the doors will lock.To cancel the delay and lock the doors
immediately, press the lock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter or the power
door lock switch a second time. The theft deterrent
system will arm after 30 seconds.
Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
Automatic Locking
If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, all the
doors and liftgate will automatically lock when
the ignition is in RUN and the shift lever is moved
out of PARK (P).
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, all the
doors and liftgate will automatically lock when
the vehicle reaches a speed of more than
3 mph (5 km/h).
All doors must be closed. The automatic locking
feature cannot be disabled.
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In the following situations, all doors will lock again
when:
The brake pedal is applied, a door is opened
and then closed, and the brake pedal is
released, for a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle.
A door is opened and then closed while the
vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h),
for a vehicle with an manual transaxle.
Programmable Automatic Unlocking
If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, all
the doors and liftgate will automatically unlock
when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P).
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, all
the doors and liftgate will automatically unlock
when the key is removed from the ignition.
The unlocking feature can be programmed on or
off by turning the ignition to RUN, engine not
running, and pressing the unlock part of the power
door lock switch for eight seconds. The horn will
chirp once when this feature is on and twice when
it is off.
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear door security locks that
prevent passengers from opening the rear doors
from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door.
To set the rear door security locks, do the
following:
1. Insert the key into the lock and turn it
counterclockwise (left) for the driver’s side and
clockwise (right) for the passenger’s side.
2. Close the door.
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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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