warning light SATURN VUE HYBRID 2009 User Guide

If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or
comes on while driving, the airbag
system may not work properly. Have
the vehicle serviced right away.
The airbag readiness light should
ash for a few seconds when
the engine is started. If the light
does not come on then, have it xed
immediately. If there is a problem
with the airbag system, an
airbag Driver Information Center
(DIC) message may also come on.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-42for more information.Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has the passenger
sensing system. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 1-49
for important safety information. The
instrument panel has a passenger
airbag status indicator.
When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check. Then, after
several more seconds, the status
indicator will light either ON or OFF,or either the on or off symbol to let
you know the status of the right
front passenger frontal and
seat-mounted side impact airbags.
If the word ON or the on symbol
is lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the right
front passenger frontal airbag and
seat-mounted side impact airbag are
enabled (may inate).
If the word OFF or the off symbol is
lit on the airbag status indicator,
it means that the passenger sensing
system has turned off the right
front passenger frontal airbag and
seat-mounted side impact airbag.
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. United States
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{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 3-25for 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. Thelight stays on if the parking brake
does not fully release. If it stays on
after the parking brake is fully
released, there is a brake problem.
Have the brake system inspected
immediately.
{CAUTION
The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake
system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning
light on can lead to a crash. If the
light is still on after the vehicle
has been pulled off the road and
carefully stopped, have the
vehicle towed for service.
If the light comes on while driving, a
chime sounds. Pull off the road and
stop. The pedal might be harder to
push or go closer to the oor. It might
also take longer to stop. If the light is
still on, have the vehicle towed for
service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle on
page 4-22.
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Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
For vehicles with the Antilock Brake
System (ABS), this light should
come on briey as the engine
is started. If it does not come on
have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer.
If the ABS light stays on longer than
a few seconds after engine is
started, or comes on and stays on
while driving, try resetting the
system. To reset the system:
1. While driving, pull over when it is
safe to do so.
2. Place the vehicle in P (PARK).
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. Then restart the engine.If the ABS light remains on after
resetting the system or comes
on again while driving, the vehicle
needs service. If the ABS light is on,
but the regular brake system
warning light is not on, the antilock
brakes are not working properly,
but the regular brakes are still
functioning. Have the vehicle
serviced right away. If both brake
lights are on, the vehicle does
not have antilock brakes, and there
is a problem with the regular
brakes as well. Have the vehicle
towed for service. SeeTowing Your
Vehicle on page 4-22.
StabiliTrak®/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
The Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak®system warning
light comes on briey as the
engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer. If
the system is working normally
the indicator lights go off.
This light ashes while the Traction
Control System (TCS) and/or the
StabiliTrak system are working.
It also ashes when the Antilock
Brake System (ABS) is activated.
If the light comes on and stays
on while driving there is a problem
with the Traction Control System
(TCS) or the StabiliTrak system. The
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TCS and/or StabiliTrak system
automatically turns off and vehicle
needs service.
When this light is on, the TCS
system does not limit wheel spin
and/or the StabiliTrak system does
not assist with vehicle control.
When the Traction Control system
and/or StabiliTrak system are turned
off, the light comes on.
When the Traction Control System
and/or StabiliTrak system are
turned on, the light turns off.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-8andStabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-7for more
information.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
The engine coolant temperature
light should come on briey as the
engine is started. If it does not
come on have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer.
Notice:Driving with the engine
coolant temperature warning light
on could cause the vehicle to
overheat. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 5-23. The vehicle’s
engine could be damaged, and it
might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Never drive with
the engine coolant temperature
warning light on.If this light comes on and stays on,
the engine has overheated. Pull
over and seeEngine Overheating on
page 5-23for more information.Tire Pressure Light
If the vehicle has a tire pressure
monitoring system, the tire pressure
light should come on briey as
the engine is started. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer. It provides
information about tire pressures and
the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.
When the Light is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of
the tires are signicantly
underinated.
A tire pressure message in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), can
accompany the light. SeeDIC
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Warnings and Messages on
page 3-42for more information.
Stop and check the tires as soon as
it is safe to do so. If underinated,
inate to the proper pressure.
SeeTires on page 5-38for more
information.
When the Light Flashes First and
Then is On Steady
This indicates that there could be a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System. The light ashes
for about a minute and stays
on steady for the remainder of the
ignition cycle. This sequence
repeats with every ignition cycle.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System
on page 5-45for more information.Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition, and emission
control systems. It ensures
that emissions are at acceptable
levels for the life of the vehicle,
helping to produce a cleaner
environment.
This light comes on when the
ignition is on, but the engine is not
running, as a check to show it
is working. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.If the check engine light comes on
and stays on, while the engine
is running, this indicates that there
is an OBD II problem and service
is required.
Malfunctions often are indicated by
the system before any problem
is apparent. Being aware of the light
can prevent more serious damage
to the vehicle. This system
assists the service technician in
correctly diagnosing any
malfunction.
Notice:If the vehicle is
continually driven with this light
on, after a while, the emission
controls might not work as well,
the vehicle’s fuel economy
might not be as good, and the
engine might not run as
smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Highbeam On Light
The highbeam on light comes on
when the high-beam headlamps are
in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 3-7for more
information.
Low Washer Fluid
Warning Light
The low washer uid warning light
comes on when the windshield
washer uid is low. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-24for
more information.
Fuel Gage
When the ignition is on, the fuel
gage shows about how much fuel is
in the fuel tank.
An arrow on the fuel gage indicates
the side of the vehicle the fuel
door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the
low fuel light comes on. There still
is a little fuel left, but the fuel
tank should be refueled soon. See
Low Fuel Warning Light on
page 3-34for more information.
Four things that can happen but do
not mean the fuel gage is not
functioning properly are:
At the service station, the fuel
pump shuts off before the
gage reads full.
It takes a little more or less fuel
to ll up than the fuel gage
indicates.
The gage moves a little while
turning a corner or accelerating.
The gage takes a few seconds to
stabilize after the ignition is
turned on, and goes back
to empty after the ignition is
turned off.
For the fuel tank capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications on
page 5-81.
Low Fuel Warning Light
The low fuel warning light, below
the fuel gage, comes on briey when
the engine is started.
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Acknowledging this message will
not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING
display. That must be done at
the OIL LIFE screen. See “OIL LIFE”
underDIC Operation and Displays
on page 3-36andEngine Oil
Life System on page 5-14for more
information.
CHANGE TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Notice:Use of the incorrect
automatic transmission uid may
damage the vehicle, and the
damages may not be covered by
the vehicle’s warranty. Always
use the automatic transmission
uid listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-11.
This message displays when the life
of the transmission uid has
expired and it should be changed.
SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-3andRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11
for the proper uid and change
intervals.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle’s tires needs to be checked.
This message also displays LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT
REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate
which tire needs to be checked.
You can receive more than one tire
pressure message at a time. To
read the other messages that may
have been sent at the same
time, press the set/reset button. If a
tire pressure message appears
on the DIC, stop as soon as
you can. Have the tire pressures
checked and set to those shown on
the Tire Loading Information
label. SeeTires on page 5-38,
Loading the Vehicle on page 4-18,
andInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-43. The DIC also shows the
tire pressure values. SeeDIC
Operation and Displays on
page 3-36. If the tire pressure islow, the low tire pressure warning
light comes on. SeeTire Pressure
Light on page 3-29.
COMPASS CALIBRATION
COMPLETE
This message displays when the
compass calibration is complete.
SeeDIC Compass on page 3-40.
CRUISE CONTROL SET
TO XXX
This message displays whenever
the cruise control is set. SeeCruise
Control on page 3-9for more
information.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the
driver door is not closed properly.
Close the door completely.
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FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when your
vehicle is low on fuel. Rell the
fuel tank as soon as possible. See
Fuel Gage on page 3-34and
Filling the Tank on page 5-7for
more information.
HOOD OPEN
This message displays on some
vehicles when the hood is not closed
properly. Close the hood completely.
SeeHood Release on page 5-9.
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when the
outside air temperature is cold
enough to create icy road
conditions. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
LIFTGATE OPEN
This message displays when the
liftgate is not closed completely.
Close the liftgate completely. See
Liftgate on page 2-8.
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 Driver
Information Center (DIC), stop the
vehicle as soon as possible.
Do not drive the vehicle until the
cause of the low oil pressure
is corrected. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-11for 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. SeeOil Pressure Light
on page 3-33.
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.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when one or
more of the passenger doors are
not closed properly. Close the doors
completely.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING
ACTIVE
This message displays while
matching a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to your vehicle.
See “MATCHING TRANSMITTERS
TO YOUR VEHICLE” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-4and
DIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-36for more information.
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REMOTE KEY LEARNING
COMPLETE
This message displays while
matching a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to your vehicle.
See “MATCHING TRANSMITTERS
TO YOUR VEHICLE” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-4and
DIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-36for 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 2-4.
SERVICE A/C
(Air Conditioning) SYSTEM
This message displays when there
is a problem detected in the air
conditioning system. Have the
vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there
is a problem with the airbag
system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer immediately.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 3-25for more information.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with
the brake system warning light
if there is a problem with the brake
system or when the brake uid
level is low. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 3-27. Have
the brake system serviced by
your dealer/retailer as soon as
possible.
SERVICE HILL START ASSIST
This message displays if there is
a problem with the hill start
assist function. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM
This message displays if the hybrid
components need to be serviced.
Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays if there
has been a problem detected with
the power steering. SeeSteering on
page 4-9for more information.
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SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there has
been a problem detected with
StabiliTrak
®. A warning light also
appears on the instrument
panel cluster. SeeStabiliTrak
®/
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light on page 3-28. See
StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-7for
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 TIRE MONITORING
SYSTEM
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
TPMS is not working properly.
The tire pressure light also ashes
and then remains on during the
same ignition cycle. SeeTire
Pressure Light on page 3-29.
Several conditions may cause this
message to appear. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 5-46for more information. If
the warning comes on and stays on,
there may be a problem with the
TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.
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
StabiliTrak
®/Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light on page 3-28
andTraction Control System(TCS) on page 4-8for more
information. Have the TCS serviced
by your dealer/retailer as soon
as possible.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there
is a problem with the transmission.
See your dealer/retailer for
service.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when
a non-emissions related malfunction
occurs. Have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer as soon
as possible.
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX MPH (KM/H)
This message displays when your
vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph
(128 km/h) because the vehicle
detects a problem in the speed
variable assist steering system.
Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
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