cruise control SATURN VUE HYBRID 2009 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel
Overview
Instrument Panel
Overview...........................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers. . .3-5
Horn...................................3-5
Tilt Wheel...........................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................3-6
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals.............................3-6
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer..........3-7
Flash-to-Pass......................3-7
Windshield Wipers..............3-7
Rainsense™ II Wipers........3-8
Windshield Washer.............3-8
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer.............................3-9
Cruise Control....................3-9
Exterior Lamps..................3-12
Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................3-12
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)..................3-13
Automatic Headlamp
System............................3-13
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-14
Dome Lamp......................3-14
Entry Lighting....................3-14
Reading Lamps.................3-14
Electric Power
Management...................3-14
Battery Run-Down
Protection........................3-15
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)..........................3-16
Climate ControlsAutomatic Climate
Control System................3-17
Outlet Adjustment.............3-22
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators.................3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster. . .3-23
Speedometer and
Odometer........................3-24
Trip Odometer..................3-24
Tachometer.......................3-24
Safety Belt Reminders......3-24
Airbag Readiness Light.....3-25
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-26
Charging System Light......3-27
Brake System Warning
Light................................3-27
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light.......3-28
StabiliTrak®/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
..................3-28
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
................................3-29
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Tire Pressure Light...........3-29
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp................3-30
Oil Pressure Light.............3-33
Change Engine Oil Light. . .3-33
Security Light....................3-33
Cruise Control Light..........3-33
Highbeam On Light...........3-34
Low Washer Fluid
Warning Light..................3-34
Fuel Gage........................3-34
Low Fuel Warning Light. . . .3-34
Auto Stop Mode................3-35
Charge/Assist Gage..........3-35
Fuel Economy Light..........3-35
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information
Center (DIC)...................3-36
DIC Operation and
Displays..........................3-36
DIC Compass...................3-40
DIC Warnings and
Messages........................3-42
DIC Vehicle
Customization..................3-49
Audio System(s)
Audio System(s)................3-56
Setting the Clock..............3-56
Radio(s)............................3-58
Using an MP3...................3-66
XM Radio Messages.........3-71
Bluetooth®........................3-72
Theft-Deterrent Feature.....3-82
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls..........................3-82
Radio Reception...............3-83
Fixed Mast Antenna..........3-84
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System..............3-84
Chime Level Adjustment. . .3-84
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The main components of the
instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on
page 3-22.
B.Instrument Panel Brightness on
page 3-14.
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-6.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on
page 3-23.
E.Windshield Wipers on page 3-7.
F.Audio System(s) on page 3-56.
G. Auxiliary Input Jack. See
Radio(s) on page 3-58.
H.Exterior Lamps on page 3-12.
I.Driver Information Center
(DIC) on page 3-36.
J.Driver Storage Compartment on
page 2-38.
K.Hood Release on page 5-9.
L.Cruise Control on page 3-9.
M.Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.
N.Horn on page 3-5.O.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 3-82.
P.Rear Window Wiper/Washer on
page 3-9.
Q.Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-8
R. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on
page 2-20.
S.Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-17.
T.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 3-5.
U.Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 3-26.
V.Safety Belt Reminders on
page 3-24.
W.Glove Box on page 2-37.Hazard Warning Flashers
|
(Hazard Warning Flasher):
Press this button located on
the instrument panel, to make the
front and rear turn signal lamps ash
on and off. This warns others that
you are having trouble.
Press
|again to turn the
ashers off.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
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Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and rear wash
button is located on the instrument
panel above the climate control
system.
=(Rear Wiper/Washer):Press to
wash and wipe the rear window.
The rear window washer uses
the same reservoir as the windshield
washer. Check the windshield
washer reservoir level if the front
windshield can be worked, but
no uid is sprayed when the rear
washer is activated. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-24.
5(Delay):Press to turn the
delayed wiping on or off.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, the vehicle can
maintain a speed of about 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator.
Cruise control does not work at
speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
For vehicles with the StabiliTrak
®
system that begins to limit wheel
spin while you are using cruise
control, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. See
StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-7.
{CAUTION
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at a
steady speed. So, do not use the
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 left side of the
steering wheel.
E(On/Off):Press to turn the cruise
control system on and off. An
indicator light comes on.
RES+ (Resume/Accel):Move the
thumbwheel up to resume a set
speed or to accelerate to a higher
speed.
−SET(Set/Coast):Move the
thumbwheel down to set a speed or
to decrease the speed.
To set a speed:
1. Press
Eto turn cruise control on.
The indicator light on the button
comes on.
2. Get to the speed desired.
3. Press the thumbwheel toward
−SET and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
When the brakes are applied, the
cruise control shuts off.Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes
are applied, the cruise control is
disengaged. The indicator light on
the instrument panel cluster goes
out when the cruise is no longer
engaged. To return to the previously
set speed, press the thumbwheel up
toward RES+ briey when the
vehicle has reached a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
This accelerates the vehicle to the
previously selected speed.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To increase the cruise speed while
using cruise control:
Press the thumbwheel up toward
RES+ and hold it until the vehicle
accelerates to the desired speed,
and then release the switch.
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To increase the speed in small
amounts, press the thumbwheel
up toward RES+ briey and then
release it. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) faster.
Use the accelerator pedal to
reach the desired speed
and press the thumbwheel
towards−SET. The new desired
speed must be greater than
the previous set speed by
typically 5 mph.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already engaged,
Push the thumbwheel toward
−SET and hold until the desired
lower speed is reached, then
release it.
To slow down in very small
amounts, push the thumbwheel
toward−SET briey. Each time
this is done, the vehicle goes
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle’s speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal,
the vehicle will slow down to
the previously set cruise control
speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works on
hills depends upon the vehicle’s
speed, load, and the steepness of
the hills. When going up steep
hills, you might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain the
vehicle’s speed. When going
downhill, you might have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to maintain
the vehicle’s speed. For some
vehicles the transmission may
automatically downshift when going
down hills to help maintain the
vehicle’s speed. When the brakes
are applied the cruise control
shuts off.Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to disengage
the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or
clutch; when cruise control
disengages, the indicator light on
the instrument panel cluster
goes out.
PressEto turn off the cruise
control system.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory
is erased when the cruise control or
the ignition is turned off.
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Oil Pressure Light
{CAUTION
Do not keep driving if the oil
pressure is low. The engine can
become so hot that it catches re.
Someone could be burned. Check
the oil as soon as possible and
have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
The oil pressure 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 light comes on and stays on,
it means that oil is not owing
through the engine properly. The
vehicle could be low on oil and
might have some other system
problem.
Change Engine Oil Light
Change engine oil light means that
service is required on the vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-3andEngine Oil on
page 5-11for more information.
After the engine oil is changed the
engine oil life system needs to
be reset in order to turn off this light.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 5-14for more information.
Security Light
For information regarding this light
and the vehicle’s security system,
seePASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer on page 2-12.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light comes on
whenever the cruise control is set.
The light goes out when the
cruise control is turned off. See
Cruise Control on page 3-9for more
information.
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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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Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control, if equipped.
Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inated.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
Replace the vehicle’s tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire’s sidewall
near the size.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The
rst step in driving defensively is to
wear your safety belt — See
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
on page 1-10.
{CAUTION
Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other
drivers) are going to be careless
and make mistakes. Anticipate
what they might do and be ready.
In addition:
Allow enough following
distance between you and
the driver in front of you.
Focus on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
collisions resulting in injury or
possible death. These simple
defensive driving techniques could
save your life.
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