fuse SATURN VUE HYBRID 2007 Owners Manual

Front Seats
Manual Seats
{CAUTION:
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while
the vehicle is moving. The sudden
movement could startle and confuse you,
or make you push a pedal when you do
not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only
when the vehicle is not moving.Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to
unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it
and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your
body to be sure the seat is locked in place.
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Manual Reclining Seatbacks
{CAUTION:
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while
the vehicle is moving. The sudden
movement could startle and confuse you,
or make you push a pedal when you do
not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only
when the vehicle is not moving.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could
move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
That could cause injury to the person
sitting there. Always push and pull on the
seatback to be sure it is locked.
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If you accidentally set off the alarm when
entering/exiting the vehicle, you can shut it off by
pressing any button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter other than the panic alarm button.
If you hear three horn chirps when you press
the unlock button on the transmitter, that means
the vehicle’s alarm was triggered while you
were away.
Passlock®
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Passlock®theft-deterrent system.
This light will come on
for the theft-deterent
system.Passlock
®is a passive theft-deterrent system.
Passlock®enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder
is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is
not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered
with, fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the security light will go
off approximately ve seconds after the key is
turned to RUN following an engine start.
If the engine stalls and the security light ashes,
wait until the light stops ashing before trying
to restart the engine. Remember to release the key
from START as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine is running and the security light
comes on, you will be able to restart the engine
if you turn the engine off. However, your
Passlock
®system is not working properly and
must be serviced by your retailer. Your vehicle is
not protected by Passlock
®at this time. You may
also want to check the fuses, seeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 380. See your retailer for
service. Also, seeRoadside Assistance Program
on page 413for more information.
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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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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 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 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 your 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.Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter. To use
the lighter, located on the instrument panel below
the climate controls, push it in all the way and let
go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating does not let the lighter back away
from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating can occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Never put ammable items in the ashtray.
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Oil Pressure Light
If you have a low
engine oil pressure
problem, this light will
stay on after you
start your engine, or
come on when you
are driving.
This indicates that your engine is not receiving
enough oil.
The engine could be low on oil, or could have
some other oil problem. Have it xed immediately.
The oil light may also come on when the ignition
is on but the engine is not running, the light
will come on as a test to show you it is working,
but the light will go out when you turn the
ignition to START. If it does not come on with the
ignition on, you may have a problem with the
fuse or bulb. Have it xed right away.{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil as soon as
possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
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4. Shift the transaxle from DRIVE (D) to
NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine run for
three minutes. Then turn it off.
Due to transaxle uid drain back, the transaxle
lubrication procedure in Step 4 is required
every seven hours after the initial procedure
has been completed, regardless of the vehicle
being towed or parked. Once the procedure
is performed, the transaxle is adequately
lubricated and can be recreational vehicle
towed for seven hours prior to repeating the
lubrication procedure.
As an example, if you initially perform the
lubrication procedure and tow your vehicle for
three hours, then park for four hours, the
lubrication procedure will need to be
performed again, prior to dinghy towing the
vehicle.
Notice:Towing your vehicle after shifting the
transaxle from anything other than DRIVE (D)
to NEUTRAL (N) can cause internal damage to
the transaxle. Always shift the transaxle
from DRIVE (D) to NEUTRAL (N) as the last
shift before towing.5. Locate and remove the large IGN fuse from
the underhood fuse block. SeeUnderhood
Fuse Block on page 382.
Notice:If you tow your vehicle without
performing each of the steps listed under
“Dinghy Towing,” you could damage the
automatic transaxle. Be sure to follow all steps
of the dinghy towing procedure prior to and
after towing your vehicle.
Notice:Your vehicle can be dinghy towed
from the front for unlimited miles at 65 mph
(105 km/h). If you exceed 65 mph (105 km/h)
while towing your vehicle, it could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h)
while towing your vehicle.
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Once you have reached your destination, do the
following:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift the transaxle to PARK (P).
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK and remove the
key from the ignition.
4. Reinstall the large IGN fuse.
Notice:Too much or too little uid can
damage the transaxle. Be sure that the
transaxle uid is at the proper level before
towing with all four wheels on the ground.
Notice:Don’t tow a vehicle with the front drive
wheels on the ground if the two front tires
are of different sizes. Towing with two different
tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can
cause severe damage to the transaxle.Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
Notice:Towing your vehicle from the rear
could damage it. Also, repairs would not
be covered by the warranty. Never have your
vehicle towed from the rear.
Do not tow your vehicle from the rear.
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Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat
during severe operating conditions. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 309.
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
If you get a at tire while towing a trailer, be
sure to secure the trailer and disconnect it from
the vehicle before changing the tire.
Trailer Wiring
Additional wire length has been provided for
connecting trailer wiring to your vehicle. A loop of
ve wires is located in the storage compartment on
the driver’s side of the cargo area. The wires are
fused in both the underhood and instrument fuse
block. SeeInstrument Panel Fuse Block on
page 381andUnderhood Fuse Block on page 382.The wires do not have a connector and should be
wired to the trailer by a qualied electrical
technician. The technician can use the following
information when connecting a trailer wiring
harness to your vehicle.
Yellow: Left Turn Signal
Brown: Parking Lamps
Light Blue: Stop Lamps
Black: Ground Wire
Dark Green: Right Turn Signal
When connecting a trailer harness, be sure you
leave it loose enough so the wiring does not bend
or break, but not so loose that it drags on the
ground. Store the harness in the storage
compartment on the driver’s side of the cargo area
when the harness is not in use. Wrap the harness
together and tie it neatly so it will not be damaged.
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Tires............................................................ 339
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 340
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 342
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 345
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 348
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 349
Buying New Tires...................................... 350
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 351
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 352
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 353
Wheel Replacement.................................. 353
Tire Chains............................................... 356
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 357
Tire Inator Kit.......................................... 358
Appearance Care........................................ 370
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 370
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 372
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 373
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 373
Weatherstrips............................................ 373
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 374Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 374
Finish Care............................................... 374
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 375
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 376
Tires......................................................... 376
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 377
Finish Damage.......................................... 377
Underbody Maintenance............................ 377
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 377
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 378
Vehicle Identication.................................. 379
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 379
Service Parts Identication Label............... 379
Electrical System........................................ 380
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 380
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 380
Power Windows and Other
Power Options....................................... 380
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 380
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..................... 381
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 382
Capacities and Specications.................... 387
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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