reset SATURN VUE 2009 User Guide

If the DIC display does not show a
heading, for example, N for North,
or the heading does not change after
making turns, there may be a strong
magnetic eld interfering with the
compass. Such interference may
be caused by a magnetic CB or cell
phone antenna mount, a magnetic
emergency light, magnetic note pad
holder, or any other magnetic item.
Turn off the vehicle, move the
magnetic item, then turn on the
vehicle and calibrate the compass.
To calibrate the compass, use the
following procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure
1. Before calibrating the compass,
make sure the compass is set to
the variance zone in which the
vehicle is located. See “Compass
Variance (Zone) Procedure”
earlier in this section.Do not operate any switches
such as window, sunroof, climate
controls, seats, etc. during the
calibration procedure.
2. Press the vehicle information
button until PRESS
VTO
CALIBRATE COMPASS
displays.
3. Press the set/reset button to start
the compass calibration.
4. The DIC will display
CALIBRATING COMPASS:
TURN IN CIRCLES. Drive the
vehicle in tight circles at less than
5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the
calibration. The DIC will display
COMPASS CALIBRATION
COMPLETE for a few seconds
when the calibration is complete.
The DIC display will then return to
the previous menu.
DIC Warnings and
Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC
to notify the driver that the status
of the vehicle has changed and that
some action may be needed by
the driver to correct the condition.
Multiple messages may appear
one after another.
Some messages may not require
immediate action, but you can
press any of the DIC buttons,
or the trip odometer reset stem
on the instrument panel cluster to
acknowledge that you received the
messages and to clear them from
the display.
Some messages cannot be cleared
from the DIC display because they
are more urgent. These messages
require action before they can be
cleared. Take any messages that
appear on the display seriously
and remember that clearing the
messages will only make the
messages disappear, not correct
the problem.
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The following are the possible
messages that can be displayed
and some information about them.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the
charging system detects that the
battery is being drained. You may
notice that the vehicle attempts to
reduce the drain for you by turning
off accessories, such as interior fans,
rear defogger, and heated seats.
Turn off all accessories. If the vehicle
is not running, start and run the
engine for at least 10 minutes to
allow the battery to recharge. If the
engine is running and the condition
persists, see your dealer/retailer
immediately.
CALIBRATING COMPASS:
TURN IN CIRCLES
This message displays when
calibrating the compass. Drive
the vehicle in circles at less than
5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the
calibration. SeeDIC Compass on
page 3-47.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when service
is required for the vehicle. See your
dealer/retailer. SeeEngine Oil
on page 5-14andScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-3for
more information.
Acknowledging this message will
not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING
display. That must be done at the
OIL LIFE screen. See “OIL LIFE”
underDIC Operation and Displays
on page 3-42andEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16for more
information.
CHANGE TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Notice:Use of the incorrect
automatic transmission uid
may damage the vehicle, and the
damages may not be covered
by the vehicle’s warranty. Always
use the automatic transmission
uid listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-13.
This message displays when the life
of the transmission uid has expired
and it should be changed. See
Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3
andRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-13for the
proper uid and change intervals.
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the pressure
in one or more of the vehicle’s tires
needs to be checked. This message
also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT
FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT
REAR to indicate which tire needs to
be checked. You can receive more
than one tire pressure message at a
time. To read the other messages
that may have been sent at the same
time, press the set/reset button. If a
tire pressure message appears on
the DIC, stop as soon as you can.
Have the tire pressures checked
and set to those shown on the Tire
Loading Information label. SeeTires
on page 5-43,Loading the Vehicle
on page 4-28, andInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-49. The DIC
also shows the tire pressure values.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-42. If the tire pressure is low,
the low tire pressure warning light
comes on. SeeTire Pressure Light
on page 3-34.
COMPASS CALIBRATION
COMPLETE
This message displays when the
compass calibration is complete.
SeeDIC Compass on page 3-47.
CRUISE CONTROL SET
TO XXX
This message displays whenever
the cruise control is set. SeeCruise
Control on page 3-9for more
information.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the
driver door is not closed properly.
Close the door completely.
ENGINE HOT A/C
(Air Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hotengine, the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned
off. When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the A/C operation
automatically resumes. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE
ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle
while the engine is overheating,
severe engine damage may occur.
If an overheat warning appears
on the instrument panel cluster
and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. Do not increase
the engine speed above normal
idling speed. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 5-25for
more information.
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is
too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle
to idle until it cools down.
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REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB
BATTERY
This message displays if a Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
battery is low. The battery needs
to be replaced in the transmitter.
See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-4.
SERVICE A/C
(Air Conditioning) SYSTEM
This message displays when there
is a problem detected in the air
conditioning system. Have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer/
retailer.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when
there is a problem with the airbag
system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer immediately.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 3-29for more information.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with
the brake system warning light if
there is a problem with the brake
system or when the brake uid level
is low. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 3-31. Have the brake
system serviced by your dealer/
retailer as soon as possible.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
If the vehicle has electric power
steering, this message displays if
a problem has been detected with
the power steering. SeeSteering
on page 4-9for more information.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there
has been a problem detected with
StabiliTrak
®. A warning light also
appears on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeStabiliTrak
®Indicator
Light on page 3-33. SeeStabiliTrak®
System on page 4-7for more
information.If this message turns on while you
are driving, pull off the road as soon
as possible and stop carefully. Try
resetting the system by turning the
ignition off and then back on. If this
message still stays on or turns back
on again while you are driving, your
vehicle needs service. Have the
system inspected by your dealer/
retailer as soon as possible.
SERVICE TIRE MONITORING
SYSTEM
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
TPMS is not working properly.
The tire pressure light also ashes
and then remains on during the
same ignition cycle. SeeTire
Pressure Light on page 3-34.
Several conditions may cause
this message to appear. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 5-53for more information.
If the warning comes on and stays
on, there may be a problem with the
TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.
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TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chime
sounds as a reminder to turn off the
turn signal if you drive your vehicle
for more than about 3/4 mile (1.2 km)
with a turn signal on. SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 3-6
for more information.
DIC Vehicle
Customization
Your vehicle may have
customization capabilities that
allow you to program certain
features to one preferred setting.
Customization features can only be
programmed to one setting on the
vehicle and cannot be programmed
to a preferred setting for two different
drivers.
All of the customization options may
not be available on your vehicle.
Only the options available will
be displayed on the DIC.The default settings for the
customization features were set
when your vehicle left the factory,
but may have been changed
from their default state since then.
The customization preferences
are automatically recalled.
To change customization
preferences, use the following
procedure.Entering the Feature
Settings Menu
1. Turn the ignition on and place
the vehicle in P (Park).
To avoid excessive drain on the
battery, it is recommended that
the headlamps are turned off.
2. Press the customization button
to scroll through the available
customizable options.
Feature Settings Menu Items
The following are customization
features that allow you to program
settings to the vehicle:
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH
This feature will only display if a
language other than English has
been set. This feature allows you to
change the language in which the
DIC messages appear to English.
Press the customization button
until the PRESS
VTO DISPLAY IN
ENGLISH screen appears on the
DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to display all DIC
messages in English.
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DISPLAY LANGUAGE
This feature allows you to select the
language in which the DIC messages
will appear.
Press the customization button until
the PRESS
VTO SET DISPLAY
LANGUAGE screen appears on
the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
ENGLISH (default):All messages
will appear in English.
FRANCAIS:All messages will
appear in French.
ESPANOL:All messages will
appear in Spanish.PORTUGUESE:All messages will
appear in Portuguese.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
AUTO DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select
when the vehicle’s doors will
automatically lock. SeeAutomatic
Door Lock on page 2-8for more
information.
Press the customization button until
PRESS
VTO SET AUTO DOOR
LOCK appears on the DIC display.
Press the set/reset button onceto access the settings for
this feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default):
The doors will automatically lock
when the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park).
AT VEHICLE SPEED:The doors
will automatically lock when the
vehicle speed is above 8 mph
(13 km/h) for three seconds.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
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AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select
whether or not to turn off the
automatic door unlocking feature.
It also allows you to select which
doors and when the doors will
automatically unlock. SeeAutomatic
Door Unlock on page 2-8for more
information.
Press the customization button until
PRESS
VTO SET AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC
display. Press the set/reset button
once to access the settings for
this feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
OFF:None of the doors will
automatically unlock.DRIVER DOOR AT KEY OUT:Only
the driver’s door will unlock when
the key is taken out of the ignition.
DRIVER DOOR IN PARK:Only the
driver’s door will unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
ALL DOORS AT KEY OUT:All of
the doors will unlock when the key is
taken out of the ignition.
ALL DOORS IN PARK (default):
All of the doors will unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.REMOTE DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select
the type of feedback you will receive
when locking the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. You will not receive
feedback when locking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter if the doors
are open. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 2-4for more information.
Press the customization button until
PRESS
VTO SET REMOTE DOOR
LOCK appears on the DIC display.
Press the set/reset button once to
access the settings for this feature.
Then press the customization button
to scroll through the following
settings:
VERIFICATION OFF:There will be
no feedback when you press the
lock button on the RKE transmitter.
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VERIFICATION LIGHTS ONLY:The
exterior lamps will ash when you
press the lock button on the RKE
transmitter.
VERIFICATION HORN ONLY:
The horn will sound on the second
press of the lock button on the
RKE transmitter.
VERIFICATION HORN & LIGHTS
(default):The exterior lamps will
ash when you press the lock button
on the RKE transmitter, and the horn
will sound when the lock button is
pressed again within ve seconds
of the previous command.
VERIFICATION NO CHANGE:No
change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select
the type of feedback you will receive
when unlocking the vehicle with
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. You will not receive
feedback when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter if the doors
are open. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 2-4for more information.
Press the customization button
until PRESS
VTO SET REMOTE
DOOR UNLOCK appears on the
DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settingsfor this feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
VERIF LIGHTS OFF:The exterior
lamps will not ash when you press
the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter.
VERIF LIGHTS ON (default):
The exterior lamps will ash when
you press the unlock button on
the RKE transmitter.
VERIF NO CHANGE:No change
will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
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DELAY DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select
whether or not the locking of the
vehicle’s doors will be delayed.
When locking the doors with the
power door lock switch and a door
is open, this feature will delay locking
the doors until ve seconds after
the last door is closed. You will
hear three chimes to signal that the
delayed locking feature is in use.
The key must be out of the ignition
for this feature to work. You can
temporarily override delayed locking
by pressing the power door lock
switch twice or the lock button on the
RKE transmitter twice. SeeDelayed
Locking on page 2-8for more
information.Press the customization button
until PRESS
VTO SET DELAY
DOOR LOCK appears on the
DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
OFF:There will be no delayed
locking of the vehicle’s doors.
ON (default):The doors will not
lock until ve seconds after the last
door is closed.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.EXIT LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select the
amount of time you want the exterior
lamps to remain on when it is dark
enough outside. This happens after
the key is turned from ON/RUN to
LOCK/OFF.
Press the customization button until
PRESS
VTO SET EXIT LIGHTING
appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button once to access
the settings for this feature. Then
press the customization button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF:The exterior lamps will not
turn on.
10 SECONDS (default):The
exterior lamps will stay on for
10 seconds.
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30 SECONDS:The exterior lamps
will stay on for 30 seconds.
2 MINUTES:The exterior lamps will
stay on for two minutes.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
APPROACH LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select
whether or not to have the exterior
lights turn on briey during low
light periods after unlocking
the vehicle using the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the customization button until
PRESS
VTO SET APPROACH
LIGHTING appears on the DIC
display. Press the set/reset button
once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
OFF:The exterior lights will not
turn on when you unlock the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
ON (default):If it is dark enough
outside, the exterior lights will
turn on briey when you unlock the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
The lights will remain on for
20 seconds or until the lock button
on the RKE transmitter is pressed,
or the vehicle is no longer off.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-4
for more information.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.CHIME VOLUME
This feature allows you to select the
volume level of the chime.
Press the customization button until
PRESS
VTO SET CHIME VOLUME
appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button once to access
the settings for this feature. Then
press the customization button to
scroll through the following settings:
NORMAL:The chime volume will
be set to a normal level.
LOUD:The chime volume will be
set to a loud level.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
There is no default for chime
volume. The volume will stay at
the last known setting.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
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