wheel SATURN VUE HYBRID 2007 User Guide

Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an
automatic transaxle shift lock control system.
You have to fully apply the regular brakes rst and
then press the shift lever button before shifting
from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the
way into PARK (P) while maintaining brake
application. Then press the shift lever button and
move the shift lever into another gear. See
Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 123.
REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up.
Notice:Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your
vehicle is moving forward could damage the
transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after
your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of
snow, ice or sand without damaging your
transaxle, seeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 261.NEUTRAL (N):In this position, your engine does
not connect with the wheels. To restart when
you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is
being towed.
{CAUTION:
Shifting into a drive gear while your engine
is running at high speed is dangerous.
Unless your foot is rmly on the brake
pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift into a
drive gear while your engine is running at
high speed.
Notice:Shifting out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is running at
high speed may damage the transaxle.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at
high speeds when shifting your vehicle.
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OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that
can be used to interact with OnStar®Hands-Free
Calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 227for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the
button for a few seconds and give the command
“ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling feature.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial
phone extensions. See the OnStar
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
How OnStar®Service Works
In order to provide you with OnStar®services,
your vehicle’s OnStar®system has the capability
of recording and transmitting vehicle information.
This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar
®Call Center at the time of an OnStar®
button press, Emergency button press or if
your airbags or AACN system deploys. The vehicle
information usually includes your GPS locationand, in the event of a crash, additional information
regarding the accident that your vehicle has
been involved in (e.g. the direction from which
your vehicle was hit). When you use the Virtual
Advisor feature of OnStar
®Hands-Free Calling,
your vehicle also sends OnStar®your GPS
location so that we can provide you with
location-based services.
OnStar
®service cannot work unless your vehicle
is in a place where OnStar®has an agreement
with a wireless service provider for service in that
area. OnStar
®service also cannot work unless
you are in a place where the wireless service
provider OnStar
®has hired for that area
has coverage, network capacity and reception
when the service is needed, and technology that
is compatible with the OnStar
®service. Not all
services are available everywhere, particularly in
remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.
OnStar
®service that involves location information
about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS
satellite signals are unobstructed and available in
that place as well.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 142
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 144
Horn.......................................................... 144
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 144
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 145
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 146
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 146
Windshield Wipers..................................... 146
Windshield Washer.................................... 147
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 148
Cruise Control........................................... 148
Headlamps................................................ 151
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 152
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 153
Interior Lamps........................................... 153
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 153
Dome Lamp.............................................. 154
Entry Lighting............................................ 154
Map Lamps............................................... 154
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 154
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 154
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 155Climate Controls......................................... 156
Climate Control System............................. 156
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 161
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 162
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 163
Trip Odometer........................................... 163
Tachometer............................................... 163
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 164
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 164
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 165
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 166
Battery Warning Light................................ 168
Brake System Warning Light..................... 169
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 170
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 171
Low Traction Light..................................... 171
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light...................................................... 172
Low Coolant Warning Light....................... 172
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 173
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 176
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Change Engine Oil Light........................... 177
Security Light............................................ 177
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 178
Highbeam On Light................................... 178
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light........................................ 179
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 179
Fuel Gage................................................. 180
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 181
Auto Stop Mode........................................ 181
Charge/Assist Gage................................... 182
Fuel Economy Light.................................. 183
Hill Start Assist Light................................. 183
Hood Ajar Light......................................... 184Audio System(s)......................................... 184
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)....... 186
Setting the Time (With Date Display)........... 186
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 188
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 195
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 205
Using an MP3........................................... 205
XM Radio Messages................................. 212
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 214
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 227
Radio Reception........................................ 228
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 229
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 229
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 229
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 229
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The band on the wiper lever with the smaller
arrow operates the rear wiper/washer.
9(Off):Turn the band to this position to turn off
the rear wiper.
Z(Rear Wiper):Turn the band with the smaller
arrow to this position to turn on the rear wiper.
To set for a shorter or longer delay between wipes,
turn the other band with the larger arrow pointing
to the numbers (1, 2, or 3). Select 3 for the
most frequent movement; select 1 for the least
frequent. The band with the arrow pointing to the
numbers (1, 2, or 3) will affect both the front
and rear wipers if they are on at the same time.
Y(Wash):Turn and hold the band in this position
to spray washer uid on the rear window.
The rear wiper will also come on. Release the
band when enough uid has been sprayed on the
window. The rear wiper will run a few additional
times after you release it.
The rear window washer uses the same uid bottle
as the windshield washer. However, the rear
window washer will run out of uid before the
windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield
but not your rear window, check the uid level.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
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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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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the headlamps
will come on automatically.
Your vehicle has a light
sensor located on top of
the instrument panel.
Make sure it is not
covered, or the
headlamps will be on
when you don’t
need them.
The system may also turn on the headlamps when
driving through a parking garage or tunnel.
Interior Lamps
The liftgate lamps are located on the bottom left
and right corner of the liftgate. They will come
on when the liftgate or any door is opened. The
liftgate lamps can be controlled by the dome lamp
switch. SeeDome Lamp on page 154.
Instrument Panel Brightness
This feature controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this
feature is located on the
center of the instrument
panel.
Turn the thumbwheel to the right to brighten the
lights or to the left to dim them.
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
The Traction Control
System (TCS) warning
light may come on
for the following
reasons:
Turning the system off by pressing the traction
control button located on the instrument panel
above the audio system. The warning light
will come on and stay on. To turn the system
back on, press the button again. The warning
light should go off. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 240for more
information.
If there is an engine-related and brake system
problem that is specically related to traction
control, the TCS will turn off and the
warning light will come on.
If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on
for an extended period of time when the system is
turned on, your vehicle needs service.
Low Traction Light
This light will come on
when the system is
limiting wheel spin.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this
is normal. The roads may be slippery if this
light comes on. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after
the system stops limiting wheel spin. This light
should also come on for a few seconds when
you start your vehicle. If it does not, have
your vehicle serviced.
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