steering SATURN VUE HYBRID 2007 User Guide

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeClimate Control System on
page 156.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 145.
C. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control
on page 148.
D. Horn. SeeHorn on page 144.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 162.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 227.
G. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 146.
H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 153.
I. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 144.
J. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 166.K. Traction Control System Button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 240.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 184.
M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 295.
N. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 144.
O. Power Mirror Control. SeeOutside Power
Mirrors on page 130.
P. Power Window Switches. SeePower Windows
on page 108.
Q. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 118.
R. Heated Seats Buttons. SeeHeated Seats on
page 11.
S. Climate Control. SeeClimate Control System
on page 156.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 134.
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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.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
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.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your
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. SeeTurn
and Lane-Change Signals on page 145.
OExterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 151.
2Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 146.
Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 146.
AUTOAutomatic Headlamps. SeeAutomatic
Headlamp System on page 153.
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 380and for burned-out bulbs.
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The lever on the right side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers. Push up or
pull down on the lever to place it in one of the
following positions.
MIST or
8(Mist):Pull the lever down and
release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will
return to its original position. For more cycles, hold
the lever down before releasing it.
OFF or
9(Off):Move the lever to this position
to turn off the wipers.
INT or
&(Intermittent):Move the lever to this
position to set a delay between wipes. To set
for a shorter or longer delay between wipes,turn the band with the arrow pointing to the
numbers (1, 2, or 3). Select 3 for the most frequent
movement; select 1 for the least frequent.
LO or
OO(Low):Move the lever to this position
for slow, steady wiping cycles.
HI or
OOOO(High):Move the lever to this
position for rapid wiping cycles.
Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to
operate the windshield wipers. Washer uid will
squirt onto the windshield and the wipers will
run for a few cycles to clear the windshield.
For more wash cycles, pull the lever toward you
and hold it there.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do
not want to. You could be startled and
even lose control. Keep the cruise control
switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
The cruise control
buttons are located on
the steering wheel.
J(On/Off):Press this button to turn the cruise
control system on and off. There is a indicator light
on the button that will come on when cruise
control is active.
RES+ (Resume):Press this button to resume a
set speed and to accelerate the speed.
SET−(Set):Press this button to set a speed and
to decrease the speed.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise
control.
To set a speed do the following:
1. Press the on/off symbol to turn cruise control
on. The indicator light on the button will
come on.
2. Get to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET−button and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
When the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.
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Hood Ajar Light
If this light comes on,
the hood is not fully
closed. Close the hood
to turn off the light.
The auto start/stop function will not operate with
the hood open. If the vehicle is in auto stop mode
when this light appears, you will have to restart
the engine with the ignition key. SeeStarting
the Engine (Automatic Engine Start/Stop )
on page 113for more information.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 233. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far
greater access to audio stations and
song listings. Giving extended attention
to entertainment tasks while driving can
cause a crash and you or others can be
injured or killed. Always keep your
eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive — avoid engaging in extended
searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can
help avoid distraction while driving.While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your retailer. Also,
check federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.
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Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to
your favorite stations using the presets, favorites
button, and steering wheel controls, if your vehicle
has them. SeeDefensive Driving on page 233.
FAV (Favorites):A maximum of 36 stations
can be programmed as favorites using the
six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station
frequency labels and by using the radio favorites
page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button to
go through up to six pages of favorites, each
having six favorite stations available per page.
Each page of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped)
stations. To store a station as a favorite, perform
the following steps:
1. Tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the page
where you want the station stored.3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons
until a beep sounds. When that pushbutton
is pressed and released, the station that was
set, returns.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio
station you want stored as a favorite.
The number of favorites pages can be setup using
the MENU button. To setup the number of
favorites pages, perform the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located below the
FAV 1-6 label.
3. Select the desired number of favorites pages
by pressing the pushbutton located below the
displayed page numbers.
4. Press the FAV button, or let the menu time
out, to return to the original main radio
screen showing the radio station frequency
labels and to begin the process of
programming your favorites for the chosen
amount of numbered pages.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls
can be adjusted at
the steering wheel.
They include the
following:
xw:Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous radio station and
stay there. The radio seeks stations only with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for
two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep
sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a
few seconds, then goes to the next station.
Press either arrow again to stop scanning.While a CD is playing, press the up or the down
arrow to go to the next or previous track.
To scan the current CD, press and hold either
up or down arrow for more than two seconds.
The CD goes to the next track, plays the rst
10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press
either up or down arrow again to stop scanning.
To scan all of the CDs loaded, press and
hold either up or down arrow for more than
four seconds. The CD goes to the next CD, plays
the rst 10 seconds of each track, then goes to the
next CD. Press either up or down arrow again to
stop scanning.
+−(Volume):Press the plus or minus button to
increase or to decrease the volume.
g(Mute):Press this button to silence the system.
Press this button again, to turn the sound on.
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Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle............................................ 232
Driver Behavior......................................... 232
Driving Environment.................................. 232
Vehicle Design.......................................... 232
Defensive Driving...................................... 233
Drunken Driving........................................ 234
Control of a Vehicle.................................. 237
Braking...................................................... 237
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................. 238
Braking in Emergencies............................. 240
Traction Control System (TCS).................. 240
Steering.................................................... 241
Off-Road Recovery.................................... 244
Passing..................................................... 244
Loss of Control.......................................... 246
Driving at Night......................................... 247Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads............ 248
City Driving............................................... 251
Freeway Driving........................................ 252
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................. 253
Highway Hypnosis..................................... 254
Hill and Mountain Roads........................... 255
Winter Driving........................................... 257
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow.......................................... 261
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out........... 262
Recovery Hook.......................................... 262
Loading Your Vehicle................................ 264
Towing........................................................ 270
Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 270
Recreational Vehicle Towing...................... 270
Towing a Trailer........................................ 274
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
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