key SATURN ASTRA 2008 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraints......... 1-1
Front Seats
.................... 1-2
Rear Seats
.................... 1-7
Safety Belts
................... 1-8
Airbag System
..............1-23
Child Restraints
.............1-37
Keys, Doors and
Windows............................ 2-1
Keys
............................. 2-2
Doors and Locks
............ 2-5
Theft-Deterrent Systems
... 2-7
Windows
......................2-10
Mirrors
.........................2-12
Sunroof
........................2-13
Storage.............................. 3-1
Storage
......................... 3-1
Instruments and
Controls............................. 4-1
Instrument Panel
Overview
.................... 4-2
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
............4-11Driver Information
Center (DIC)
.............4-26
OnStar
®System
............4-38
Lighting............................. 5-1
Lighting
......................... 5-1
Infotainment...................... 6-1
Audio System(s)
............. 6-1
Climate Controls............... 7-1
Climate Controls
............. 7-1
Driving and Operating....... 8-1
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
................ 8-2
Driving Your Vehicle
......8-16
Fuel
............................8-35
Vehicle Service
and Care............................ 9-1
Service
.......................... 9-2
Owner Checks
................ 9-5
Headlamp Aiming
..........9-26
Bulb Replacement
.........9-28
Electrical System
...........9-33
Tires
...........................9-38Tire Changing
...............9-60
Jump Starting
...............9-68
Towing
........................9-72
Appearance Care
..........9-72
Technical Data.................10-1
Vehicle Identication
......10-1
Capacities and
Specications
............10-2
Customer Information......11-1
Customer Information
.....11-1
Reporting Safety
Defects
...................11-13
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
.............11-15
Index................................... i-1
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4. Buckle, position, and release
the safety belt as described
previously in this section.
Make sure that the shoulder
belt crosses the shoulder.To remove and store the comfort
guide, squeeze the belt edges
together so that you can take them
out of the guide. Push the guide into
the pocket on the side of seatback.
Properly secure the guide loop
before folding the seatback. The
comfort guide and vehicle can be
damaged while closing a door if it is
not properly secured in its storage
location.Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Like
all occupants, they are more likely
to be seriously injured if they do
not wear safety belts.A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion
should be worn as low as possible,
below the rounding, throughout
the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a safety
belt is worn properly, it is more likely
that the fetus will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, the key to making safety
belts effective is wearing them
properly.
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Keys, Doors and
Windows
Keys
Keys...................................2-2
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System..........2-3
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System
Operation
..........................2-4
Doors and Locks
Door Locks.........................2-5
Power Door Locks..............2-5
Rear Door Security Locks. . .2-6
Liftgate...............................2-6
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems.....2-7
Immobilizer.........................2-7
Immobilizer Operation.........2-8
Content Theft-Deterrent......2-9
Windows
Windows...........................2-10
Power Windows................2-10
Sun Visors........................2-11
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror. . . .2-12
Outside Mirror(s)...............2-12
Outside Power Mirror(s). . . .2-12
Sunroof
Sunroof.............................2-13
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Keys
{CAUTION
Leaving children in a vehicle
with the ignition key is
dangerous for many reasons,
children or others could be
badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with
the keys in the ignition and
children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in
the path of a closing window.
Do not leave the keys in a
vehicle with children.The key, located in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, is
used for the ignition and all locks.Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key.
Press the button and the key
blade to retract the key.
When a new vehicle is delivered,
a key number is included in
the vehicle documents.
Each key number tells your
dealer/retailer or a qualied
locksmith how to make extra keys.
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Keep this number in a safe place.
If you lose your keys, you will
be able to have one made easily
using this number. If you need
a new key, go to your dealer/retailer
for the correct key code.
Notice:If you ever lock your
keys in the vehicle, you may have
to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
If you are locked out of your vehicle,
contact Roadside Assistance or
OnStar. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 11-5orOnStar
®
System on page 4-38.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range, try this:
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle. Stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few
steps to the left or right, hold
the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check the transmitter’s battery.
See “Battery Replacement”
later in this section.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualied
technician for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
c(Lock):Press to lock the doors,
liftgate and fuel tank door.
If the driver door is open, the doors
will not lock.
d(Unlock):Press to unlock the
doors, liftgate and fuel tank door.
Press and hold
dto lower all
the windows.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is uniquely
coded to prevent another transmitter
from unlocking the vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased
through your dealer/retailer. All
transmitters need to be re-coded to
match the new transmitter. The lost
transmitter will no longer work after
the new transmitters are re-coded.
The vehicle can have a maximum of
ve transmitters coded to it.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the Remote
Control Battery check message
appears in the DIC. See “Remote
Control Battery Check” underDIC
Warnings and Messages (Base and
Uplevel Systems) on page 4-37.
Notice:When replacing the
battery, do not touch any of
the circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could
damage the transmitter.To replace the battery:
1. Extend the key. SeeKeys
on page 2-2for additional
information.
2. Open the RKE transmitter.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Close the RKE transmitter.
Synchronization
After changing the battery, turn the
ignition to ON/RUN. This will
synchronize the key.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door
is locked, the handle will not
open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out
of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So,
wear safety belts properly
and lock the doors whenever
you drive.
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CAUTION (Continued)
Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock your
vehicle whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
To manually lock or unlock your
vehicle, use the key in the driver’s
door from the outside to unlock
it. When the driver door is opened
the entire vehicle is unlocked. There
are also window sill knobs that
unlock each door from the inside.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock switch is
located on the instrument panel.
T(Door Lock):Press to lock
or unlock the doors, liftgate, and the
fuel tank door.
If the driver’s door is not closed
properly, the power door lock switch
will not lock the doors.
When the vehicle has been
unlocked, the key is not in the
ignition, and no door is opened the
vehicle will automatically lock
itself again after one minute.
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Rear Door Security
Locks
Your vehicle has rear door security
locks to prevent passengers from
opening the rear doors from the
inside.
Open the rear doors to access the
security locks on the inside edge
of each door.To set the locks, insert a key into
the slot and turn it to the horizontal
position. The door can only be
opened from the outside with the
door unlocked. To return the door to
normal operation, turn the slot to
the vertical position.
Liftgate
{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to drive
with the liftgate open because
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You
cannot see or smell CO. It can
cause unconsciousness and
even death.
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CAUTION (Continued)
If you must drive with the liftgate
open, or if electrical wiring or
other cable connections must
pass through the seal between
the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows
are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating
or cooling system to its
highest speed with the
recirculation mode off. That
will force outside air into your
vehicle. See Climate Control
System in the index.
If you have air outlets on or
under the instrument panel,
open them all the way.
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Notice:If you open the liftgate
without checking for overhead
obstructions such as a garage
door, you could damage the
liftgate or the liftgate glass.
Always check to make sure the
area above and behind the liftgate
is clear before opening it.
Press the touchpad located in the
handle of the liftgate and lift up
to open.Use the inside pull handle to lower
and close the liftgate.
Do not press the touchpad while
closing the liftgate. This will
cause the liftgate to be unlatched.
Always close the liftgate before
driving.Theft-Deterrent
Systems
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities. This
vehicle has theft-deterrent features,
however, they do not make it
impossible to steal.
Immobilizer
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from
the ignition.The system is automatically
disarmed when the key is turned to
ON/RUN.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The service vehicle soon light,
located in the instrument panel
cluster, comes on if there is
a problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
The key uses a transponder that
matches an immobilizer control unit
in the vehicle. Only the correct
key starts the vehicle.
When starting the vehicle, the
service vehicle soon light comes on
briey when the ignition is turned on.If the engine does not start and the
service vehicle soon light ashes
there is a problem with the system.
Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start and
the service vehicle soon light
continues to ash, try another key.
If the engine still does not start
with the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start,
the rst key may be damaged.
See your dealer/retailer who can
service the theft-deterrent system
and have a new key made.
In an emergency, contact Roadside
Service. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 11-5.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
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