ignition SATURN VUE 2009 Owner's Manual

Sunroof
The sunroof switch is located
between the sun visors.
To operate the sunroof, the
ignition must be in ON/RUN,
ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 2-17.Open/Close:Slide and release the
switch rearward to express open
the sunroof. Slide the switch forward
or rearward to stop movement.
The sun shade opens automatically
with the sunroof or can be manually
operated. The sunshade cannot be
closed with the sunroof open.
Slide and hold the switch forward to
close the sunroof. The sunshade
must be closed manually.
Vent Open/Close:Press and
hold the switch to vent the sunroof.
Pull and hold the switch to close it.
The sunshade must be manually
operated when the sunroof is in the
vent position.
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To increase the speed in small
amounts, move the thumbwheel
up toward RES+ briey and then
release it. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) faster.
Use the accelerator pedal to
reach the desired speed and
move the thumbwheel towards
−SET. The new desired speed
must be greater than the previous
set speed by a least 5 mph.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already engaged,
Move the thumbwheel toward
−SET and hold until the desired
lower speed is reached, then
release it.
To slow down in very small
amounts, move the thumbwheel
toward−SET briey. Each time
this is done, the vehicle goes
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle’s speed.
When you take your foot off the
pedal, the vehicle will slow down
to the previously set cruise control
speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works
on hills depends upon the vehicle’s
speed, load, and the steepness of
the hills. When going up steep hills,
you might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain the
vehicle’s speed. When going
downhill, you might have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to maintain the
vehicle’s speed. For some vehicles
the transmission may automatically
downshift when going down hills to
help maintain the vehicle’s speed.
When the brakes are applied the
cruise control shuts off.Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to disengage
the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal
or clutch; when cruise control
disengages, the indicator light
on the instrument panel cluster
goes out.
PressEto turn off the cruise
control system.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed
memory is erased when the
cruise control or the ignition is
turned off.
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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamp control is located
on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
The exterior lamp control can be
turned to the following positions:
9(Off):Turns off the exterior
lamps. The knob returns to the
AUTO position after it is released.AUTO (Automatic):Automatically
turns the exterior lamps on and
off, depending on outside lighting.
;(Parking Lamps):Turns on
the parking lamps together with the
following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turns on the
headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
Lamps On Reminder
A warning chime sounds, if the
driver door is opened while the
ignition is off and the lamps are on.
Wiper Activated
Headlamps
This feature automatically turns
on the headlamps and parking
lamps if the exterior lamp control is
set in the AUTO position and the
windshield wipers are turned on and
have completed eight wipe cycles.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-12
for additional information.
When the ignition is turned off,
the wiper-activated headlamps
immediately turn off. They also turn
off if the windshield wiper control is
turned off.
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Fog Lamps
For vehicles with fog lamps, the
button is located on the instrument
panel next to the exterior lamps
switch.
#:Press to turn the fog lamps on
or off.
The fog lamp indicator in the
instrument panel comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.
The parking lamps or low-beam
headlamps must be on, before the
fog lamps can be turned on.
If the exterior lamp control is set
to AUTO mode, the parking lamps
and low-beam headlamps come on
simultaneously when the fog lamps
are turned on.
When the high-beam headlamps
are turned on, the fog lamps turn off
automatically. When the high-beam
headlamps are turned off, the fog
lamps come on again.
Some localities have laws that
require the headlamps to be
on along with the fog lamps.
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Brightness
This feature controls the brightness
of the instrument panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this feature
is located on the left side of
the steering wheel next to the
exterior lamps control.
Turn the thumbwheel to the right or
left to brighten or dim the lights.
Dome Lamp
*
(Dome Lamp Override):Press
this button to keep the dome lamps
and other interior lamps turned off
while any door is open. Press this
button again to return it to the out
position and the lamps automatically
come on when any door is opened.
+(On/Off):Press this button
to turn the dome lamps on and off
while the doors are closed.
Entry Lighting
If the dome lamp override button is
in the out position, the lamps inside
the vehicle automatically come on
when any door is opened or when
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
unlock button is pressed. After the
door is opened the lights remain on
and stay on for 20 seconds after the
doors are closed, or until the key is
put into the ignition and turned to
the ACC/ACCESSORY position.
The lights will then gradually dim
until they are no longer lit.
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Battery Run-Down
Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle’s
battery.
If any interior or exterior lamp is left
on and the ignition is turned off, the
battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
10 minutes.
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)
The accessory power outlets can be
used to connect electrical equipment,
such as a cellular phone.
The accessory power outlets are
located on the rear of the center
storage console and in the rear cargo
compartment. There may be a power
outlet located inside the instrument
panel storage area below the climate
controls.To use the outlets, remove the
cover. When not in use, always cover
the outlet with the protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended
periods will drain the battery.
Always turn off electrical
equipment when not in use and
do not plug in equipment that
exceeds the maximum 20 ampere
rating.
Certain electrical accessories
may not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
result in blown vehicle or adapter
fuses. If you experience a problem,
see your dealer/retailer for additional
information on the accessory power
outlet.Notice:Adding any electrical
equipment to your vehicle
may damage it or keep other
components from working as
they should. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty.
Check with your dealer/retailer
before adding electrical
equipment.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the installation
instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage
not covered by the warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory
or accessory bracket from the
plug because the power outlets
are designed for accessory power
plugs only.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this
system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control system
functions as part of the remote start feature. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-4 .
A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Air Conditioning E. Outside Air
F. Recirculation
G. Rear Window Defogger
A(Fan Control):
Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. To turn
the fan off, turn the left knob all
the way counterclockwise. In any
setting other than off, the fan runs
continuously with the ignition on.
There will be some airow noticeable
from the various outlets when driving,
even with the fan in the off position.
To turn off the air completely, turn the
fan to
9and select the recirculation
button.
Temperature Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature inside the vehicle.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
to change the current airow mode.
Select from the following air
delivery modes:
H(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
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The air conditioning system
removes moisture from the air, so a
small amount of water might drip
under the vehicle while idling or after
turning off the engine. This is normal.
;(Outside Air):Press to turn the
outside air mode on. An indicator
light comes on to show that outside
air is on. Air from outside the vehicle
will circulate throughout the vehicle.
The outside air mode can be used
with all modes, but it cannot be
used with the recirculation mode.
Pressing this button will cancel the
recirculation mode.
@(Recirculation):Press to
turn on the recirculation mode.
An indicator light comes on to show
that recirculation is on. This mode
recirculates and helps to quickly
cool or heat the air inside the vehicle.
It can be used to prevent outside air
and odors from entering the vehicle.
Avoid using the recirculation mode
during high periods of humidity
and cool outside temperatures
since this may result in increased
window fogging. If window fogging
is experienced, select the
defrost mode.
Recirculation mode is not available in
oor, defog or defrost modes and will
shut off automatically and change to
outside air. The indicator will ash if
the button is selected in any of these
modes. This helps prevent window
fogging and moisture building up
inside the vehicle.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window.
The rear window defogger only
works when the ignition is in
ON/RUN.
<(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show
that the rear window is activated.
The rear window defogger stays
on for approximately 10 minutes
after the button is pressed, unless
the ignition is turned to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
If turned on again, the defogger only
runs for approximately ve minutes
before turning off again. At higher
vehicle speeds, the defogger may
stay on continuously. The defogger
can also be turned off by turning off
the engine.
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Automatic Operation
This climate control system
automatically maintains the desired
temperature inside the vehicle.
Do not cover the sensor located on
the top of the instrument panel near
the windshield or the sensor grille
below the climate control faceplate.
These two sensors help regulate the
inside air temperature.
AUTO (Automatic Fan):Turn the
fan knob to AUTO for the system
to automatically adjust the fan
speed to reach the desired inside
temperature.
Temperature Control:Select
the desired cabin air temperature
between 60-90°F (16-32°C).
Choosing the coldest or warmest
temperature setting does not cause
the system to heat or cool any faster.AUTO (Automatic Air Delivery
Mode):Turn the air delivery mode
knob to AUTO for the system to
automatically control the direction
of the airow to help reach the
desired inside temperature.
The system automatically controls
the air inlet to supply the outside
air or recirculated inside air needed
to heat or cool the vehicle faster.
The recirculation button indicator
light is lit whenever the recirculation
mode is on.
Press the outside air button to
change to outside air. However,
the recirculation mode may
turn back on automatically.
In cold weather, if the fan and air
delivery modes are in automatic,
the system starts at lower fan speeds
to avoid directing cold air into the
vehicle until warmer air is available.
The climate control system directs
air to the oor, but may automaticallychange modes as the vehicle
warms up to maintain the chosen
temperature setting. The length of
time needed to warm the interior
depends on the outside temperature
and inside temperature of the
vehicle.
Manual Operation
A(Fan Control):Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the fan speed. To turn
the fan off, turn the left knob to
the
9position. In any setting other
than off, the fan runs continuously
with the ignition on. The fan must be
turned on to run the air conditioning
compressor. There will be some
airow noticeable from the various
outlets when driving, even with the
fan in the off position. To turn off the
air completely, turn the fan to
9and
select the recirculation button.
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On hot days, use the automatic fan
and automatic air delivery mode
settings and the vehicle will reach the
desired temperature more quickly.
The desired fan and air delivery
mode settings can still be adjusted
manually. Open the windows to let
the hot inside air escape, then close
them. This helps reduce the time it
takes for the vehicle to cool down
and helps the system to operate
more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes
moisture from the air, so a small
amount of water might drip under the
vehicle while idling or after turning off
the engine.
;(Outside Air):Press to turn
the outside air mode on. An indicator
light comes on to show that outside
air is on. Air from outside the vehicle
will circulate throughout the vehicle.
The outside air mode can be used
with all modes, but it cannot be
used with the recirculation mode.
Pressing this button will cancel the
recirculation mode.
@(Recirculation):Press to
turn on the recirculation mode.
An indicator light comes on to show
that recirculation is on. This mode
recirculates and helps to quickly cool
or heat the air inside the vehicle.
It can be used to prevent outside air
and odors from entering the vehicle.
Avoid using the recirculation mode
during high periods of humidity
and cool outside temperatures
since this may result in increased
window fogging. If window fogging
is experienced, select the
defrost mode.
Recirculation mode is not available in
oor, defog or defrost modes and will
shut off automatically and change to
outside air. If the button is selected
in any of these modes, the indicator
will ash. This helps prevent window
fogging and moisture building up
inside the vehicle.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window.
The rear window defogger only
works when the ignition is in
ON/RUN.
<(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show
that it is activated.
The rear window defogger stays
on for approximately 10 minutes
after the button is pressed, unless
the ignition is turned to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
If turned on again, the defogger only
runs for approximately ve minutes
before turning off. At higher vehicle
speeds, the defogger may stay on
continuously. The defogger can
also be turned off by turning off
the engine.
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If, after several seconds, both
status indicator lights remain on,
or if there are no lights at all, there
may be a problem with the lights
or the passenger sensing system.
See your dealer/retailer for service.
{CAUTION
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong with
the airbag system. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have
the vehicle serviced right away.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 3-29for more information,
including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briey when the ignition is turned on,
but the engine is not running, as a
check to show the light is working.
It should go out when the engine is
started.
If the light stays on, or comes
on while driving, there could be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer/retailer. Driving while this light
is on could drain the battery.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn
off all accessories, such as the
radio and air conditioner.
Brake System Warning
Light
The brake indicator light should
come on briey as the engine
is started. If it does not come
on have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer.
When the ignition is on, the
brake system warning light comes
on when the parking brake is set.
The light stays on if the parking
brake does not fully release.
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