instrument cluster SATURN VUE 2010 User Guide

Instruments and Controls 5-33
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. See
Engine Overheating
on page 10‑20for more information.
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP
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. See
Engine Overheating
on page 10‑20for more information.
This message displays along with a
continuous chime when the engine
has overheated. Stop and turn the
engine off immediately to avoid
severe engine damage. See Engine
Overheating on page 10‑20.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when
service is required for the vehicle.
See your dealer/retailer. See Engine
Oil
on page 10‑8and Scheduled
Maintenanceon page 11‑2for
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”
under Driver Information Center
(DIC)
on page 5‑25and Engine Oil
Life Systemon page 10‑10for more
information.
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OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP
ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle
while the engine oil pressure is
low, severe engine damage may
occur. If a low oil pressure
warning appears on the
instrument panel cluster and/or
DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not drive the vehicle
until the cause of the low oil
pressure is corrected. See Engine
Oil
on page 10‑8for more
information.
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine oil pressure is low.
The oil pressure light also appears
on the instrument panel cluster. See
Engine Oil Pressure Light
on
page 5‑22. Stop the vehicle immediately, as
engine damage can result from
driving a vehicle with low oil
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer as soon as
possible when this message is
displayed.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there is no
reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer/
retailer for service as soon as
possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when your
vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel
tank as soon as possible. See
Fuel
Gage
on page 5‑11and Filling the
Tankon page 9‑50for more
information.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may display along
with the check engine light on the
instrument panel cluster if the
vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened
properly. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
on page 5‑15. Reinstall the
fuel cap fully. See Filling the Tank
on page 9‑50. The diagnostic
system can determine if the fuel cap
has been left off or improperly
installed. A loose or missing fuel
cap allows fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. A few driving trips with
the cap properly installed should
turn this light and message off.
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Instruments and Controls 5-35
Key and Lock Messages
REMOTE KEY LEARNING
ACTIVE
This message displays while
matching a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to your vehicle.
See“MATCHING TRANSMITTERS
TO YOUR VEHICLE” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation
on page 2‑3and Driver
Information Center (DIC)on
page 5‑25for more information.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING
COMPLETE
This message displays while
matching a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to your vehicle.
See “MATCHING TRANSMITTERS
TO YOUR VEHICLE” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation
on page 2‑3and Driver
Information Center (DIC)on
page 5‑25for more information.
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 2‑3.
Ride Control System
Messages
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak®
system. A warning light also
appears on the instrument panel
cluster. See StabiliTrak
®Indicator
Lighton page 5‑20. See StabiliTrak
Systemon page 9‑41for 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 TRACTION
CONTROL
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) is
not functioning properly. A warning
light also appears on the instrument
panel cluster. See
Traction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light
on
page 5‑20and Traction Control
System (TCS)on page 9‑40for
more information. Have the TCS
serviced by your dealer/retailer as
soon as possible.
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STABILITRAK NOT READY
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this
message may display and the
StabiliTrak indicator light on the
instrument panel cluster may be on
after first driving the vehicle and
exceeding 20 mph (32 km/h) for
30 seconds. The StabiliTrak system
is not functional until the light has
turned off. SeeStabiliTrak System
on page 9‑41for more information.
STABILITRAK OFF
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this
message displays when you turn off
the StabiliTrak, or when the stability
control has been automatically
disabled. To limit wheel spin and
realize the full benefits of the
stability enhancement system, you
should normally leave StabiliTrak
on. However, you should turn
StabiliTrak off if your vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow
and you want to rock your vehicle to
attempt to free it, or if you are
driving in extreme off-road
conditions and require more wheel spin. See
If the Vehicle is Stuck
on
page 9‑22. To turn the StabiliTrak
system on or off, see StabiliTrak
System on page 9‑41.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) turns
off. See Traction Control System
(TCS)
on page 9‑40for more
information.
This message only displays while
the ignition is in ON/RUN and
disappears after 10 seconds, unless
it is acknowledged or an urgent
warning appears.
Any of the following conditions may
cause the TCS to turn off:
.The TCS is turned off by
pressing the TCS/StabiliTrak
button. See StabiliTrak System
on page 9‑41for more
information.
.The battery is low.
.There is a TCS failure. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
TRACTION CONTROL ON
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) turns
on. See StabiliTrak System
on
page 9‑41for more information.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there
is a problem with the airbag system.
Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer immediately. See
Airbag Readiness Light
on
page 5‑13for more information.
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5-38 Instruments and Controls
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the TPMS
is re-learning the tire positions on
your vehicle. The tire positions must
be re-learned after rotating the tires
or after replacing a tire or sensor.
SeeTire Rotation
on page 10‑57,
Tire Pressure Monitor Systemon
page 10‑52, and Tire Pressureon
page 10‑50for more information.
Transmission Messages
CHANGE TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Notice: Use of the incorrect
automatic transmission fluid may
damage the vehicle, and the
damages may not be covered by
the vehicle's warranty. Always
use the automatic transmission
fluid listed in Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants
on
page 11‑7.
This message displays when the life
of the transmission fluid has expired
and it should be changed. See
Scheduled Maintenance
on
page 11‑2and Recommended
Fluids and Lubricantson page 11‑7for the proper fluid and change
intervals.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there
is a problem with the transmission.
See your dealer/retailer for service.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE
ENGINE
Notice: If you drive your vehicle
while the transmission fluid is
overheating and the transmission
temperature warning is displayed
on the instrument panel cluster
and/or DIC, you can damage the
transmission. This could lead to
costly repairs that would not be
covered by your warranty. Do not
drive your vehicle with
overheated transmission fluid or
while the transmission
temperature warning is displayed.
This message displays along with a
chime if the transmission fluid in the
vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool. This
message clears and the chime
stops when the fluid temperature
reaches a safe level.
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6-2 Lighting
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
The headlamps and parking lamps
turn on automatically if the exterior
lamp control is set in the AUTO
position and the windshield wipers
are turned on and have completed
eight wipe cycles.
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.Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
2 3
Headlamp High/Low Beam
Changer: Push the turn signal/lane
change lever away from you to turn
the high beams on.
Pull the lever towards you to return
to low beams.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument panel cluster when the
high beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature allows use of the
high-beam headlamps to signal a
driver in front that you want to pass.
To flash the high beams, pull the
turn signal/lane change lever
towards you, and release.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
system makes the low-beam
headlamps come on in daylight
when the following conditions
are met:
.The engine is running,
.The exterior lamp band is in
AUTO, and
.The light sensor determines it is
daytime.
Fully functional daytime running
lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
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6-4 Lighting
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
An arrow on the instrument panel
cluster flashes in the direction of the
turn or lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to flash and then
release, to signal a lane change.
The turn signal flashes
automatically three times.The lever returns to its starting
position whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb
may be burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If a bulb is
not burned out, check the fuse. See
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
on
page 10‑40and for burned-out
bulbs.
Fog Lamps
For vehicles with fog lamps, the
button is 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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9-28 Driving and Operating
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different
positions.
To shift out of P (Park), turn the
ignition to ON/RUN and apply the
regular brake pedal.
Notice:Using a tool to force the
key to turn in the ignition could
cause damage to the switch or
break the key. Use the correct
key, make sure it is all the way in,
and turn it only with your hand.
If the key cannot be turned by
hand, see your dealer/retailer. LOCK/OFF:
This position locks the
ignition. It also locks the steering
wheel and the transmission. The
key can only be removed in LOCK/
OFF. The shift lever must be in
P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to
LOCK/OFF.
The steering can bind with the
wheels turned off center. If this
happens, move the steering wheel
from right to left while turning the
key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this
doesn't work, the vehicle needs
service.
ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is
the position in which you can
operate the electrical accessories or
items plugged into the accessory
power outlets.
Use this position if the vehicle must
be pushed or towed. ON/RUN:
This position can be
used to operate the electrical
accessories and to display some
instrument panel cluster warning
and indicator lights. The switch
stays in this position when the
engine is running. The transmission
is also unlocked in this position.
If you leave the key in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN positions
with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. You may not be able to
start the vehicle if the battery is
allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
START: This is the position that
starts the engine. When the engine
starts, release the key. The ignition
switch returns to ON/RUN for
driving.
A warning tone will sound when the
driver door is opened, the ignition is
in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
and the key is in the ignition.
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9-40 Driving and Operating
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) that limits wheel spin.
This is especially useful in slippery
road conditions. The system
operates only if it senses that any of
the drive wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, TCS applies the brakes to
limit wheel spin and also reduces
engine power. The system may be
heard or felt while it is working, but
this is normal.This light will flash when TCS is
limiting wheel spin.
It is recommended to leave the
system on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn the system off if the vehicle
is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow,
and you want to“rock”the vehicle to
attempt to free it. See If the Vehicle
is Stuck
on page 9‑22for more
information.
The TCS/StabiliTrak button is
located on the instrument panel.
Press and release this button to turn
off TCS. The TCS warning light will
be displayed on the instrument
panel cluster. The traction control
system can be turned back on by
pressing the TCS/StabiliTrak button.
If the system is limiting wheel spin
when the button is pressed, the
system will not turn off until there is
no longer a current need to limit
wheel spin. The system can be
turned back on at any time by
pressing the button again. If the
TCS light does not come on, TCS
may not be functioning properly and
the vehicle should be serviced at
your dealer/retailer.
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Driving and Operating 9-41
Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer
accessories can affect the vehicle's
performance. SeeAccessories and
Modifications
on page 10‑3for
more information.
StabiliTrak System
The vehicle has a stability control
system called StabiliTrak which
combines antilock brake, traction
and stability control systems and
helps the driver maintain directional
control of the vehicle in most driving
conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the
computer senses a diifference
between the intended path and the
direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak selectively
applies braking pressure at any one
of the vehicle's brakes to assist the
driver with keeping the vehicle on
the intended path.
When the vehicle is started and
begins to move, the system
performs several diagnostic checks
to insure there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt
while it is working. This is normal
and does not mean there is a
problem with the vehicle.
This light is located on the
instrument panel cluster.
It will flash when StabiliTrak is both
on and activated.
If the system fails to turn on or
activate, this light will be on solid.
When the light is on solid, the
system will not assist the driver
maintain directional control of the
vehicle. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
The StabiliTrak system
automatically comes on whenever
the vehicle is started. To assist the
driver with vehicle directional
control, especially in slippery road
conditions, the system should
always be left on. StabiliTrak can be
turned off if needed.The Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak button is located on the
instrument panel.
TCS can be turned off or turned on
by pressing and releasing the TCS/
StabiliTrak button. To disable both
StabiliTrak and TCS, press and hold
the button until the TCS/StabiliTrak
warning light turns on solid.
It is recommended to leave the
system on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn the system off if the vehicle
is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow,
and you want to
“rock”the vehicle to
attempt to free it.
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