fuel SATURN ASTRA 2009 User Guide

Trip Computer
The vehicle may have a trip
computer. The trip computer
provides information on driving data.
This information is continually
recorded and evaluated
electronically. If power has been
interrupted or if the battery voltage
has dropped too low, the values
stored in the trip computer will
be lost.
The trip computer main page
provides information on range and
instantaneous consumption.
To access other trip computer
vehicle data, do one of the following:
Press the BC button on the
audio system, if your vehicle has
this feature.
Press the left thumbwheel, if your
vehicle has this feature, on the
steering wheel.
Select the trip computer menu
front display.The functions are displayed in the
following order:
Range
This display shows the approximate
number of remaining miles (mi)
or kilometers (km) the vehicle can
be driven without refueling.
The message “Range” displays if
less than 31 miles (50 km) can
be driven with the fuel remaining
in the tank.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
(Base and Uplevel Systems) on
page 4-36for information on
acknowledging the message.
The fuel range estimate is based on
an average of the vehicle’s fuel
economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining
in the fuel tank. This estimate
will change if driving conditions
change. For example, if driving in
traffic and making frequent
stops, this display may read one
number, but if the vehicle is drivenon a freeway, the number may
change even though the same
amount of fuel is in the fuel tank.
This is because different driving
conditions produce different
fuel economies. Generally, freeway
driving produces better fuel
economy than city driving.
Fuel range cannot be reset.
Instantaneous Consumption
This display shows the current fuel
economy at a particular moment and
will change frequently as driving
conditions change. This display
shows the instantaneous fuel
economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or
liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km).
The metric display changes
depending on speed:
Below 8 mph (13 km/h),
displays in l/h.
Above 8 mph (13 km/h),
displays in l/100 km.
This screen cannot be reset.
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Distance Travelled
This display shows the current
distance traveled in either
miles (mi) or kilometers (km)
since the last reset.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.
Average Speed
This display shows the average
speed of the vehicle in miles
per hour (mph) or kilometers per
hour (km/h). This average is
calculated based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset of this value.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.Trip Consumption
This display shows the number of
gallons (gal) or liters (l) of fuel
used since the last reset.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.
Average Consumption
This display shows the approximate
average miles per gallon (mpg) or
liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km).
This number is calculated based on
the number of mpg (l/100 km)
recorded since the last time this
menu item was reset.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.Timer
This display can be used as a timer.
Select Timer from the menu.
The Timer menu will display.
To start the timer, select Start.
To reset the timer, select Reset.
The desired stop watch displays can
be selected from the Options menu,
if your vehicle has this feature:
Driving Time excl. Stops:The time
the vehicle is in motion is recorded.
Stationary time is not included.
Driving Time incl. Stops:The time
the vehicle is in motion is recorded
along with the time the vehicle
is stationary with the key in the
ignition.
Travel Time:Measurement of
the time from manual activation,
by selecting Start, to manual
deactivation, by selecting Reset.
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Trip Computer
The vehicle may have a trip
computer. The trip computer
provides information on driving data.
This information is continually
recorded and evaluated
electronically. If power has been
interrupted or if the battery voltage
has dropped too low, the values
stored in the trip computer will
be lost.
To access trip computer vehicle
data, do one of the following:
Press the BC button on the audio
system.
Press the left thumbwheel, if your
vehicle has this feature, on the
steering wheel.
Once an audio function has been
selected, the rows of the trip
computer function are displayed.The functions are displayed in the
following order:
Instantaneous Consumption
This display shows the current fuel
economy at a particular moment and
will change frequently as driving
conditions change. This display
shows the instantaneous fuel
economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or
liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km).
The metric display changes
depending on speed:
Below 8 mph (13 km/h),
displays in l/h.
Above 8 mph (13 km/h),
displays in l/100 km.
This screen cannot be reset.
Average Consumption
This display shows the approximate
average miles per gallon (mpg) or
liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km).
This number is calculated based on
the number of mpg (l/100 km)
recorded since the last time this
menu item was reset.The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.
Trip Consumption
This display shows the number of
gallons (gal) or liters (l) of fuel
used since the last reset.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.
Average Speed
This display shows the average
speed of the vehicle in miles
per hour (mph) or kilometers per
hour (km/h). This average is
calculated based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset of this value.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.
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Distance Travelled
This display shows the current
distance traveled in either
miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since
the last reset.
The measurement can be reset to
zero at any time and restarted.
See “Reset” later in this section.
Range
This display shows the approximate
number of remaining miles (mi)
or kilometers (km) the vehicle can
be driven without refueling.
The message “Range” displays if
less than 31 mi (50 km) can be
driven with the fuel remaining in
the tank. The message “Refuel!”
displays when approximately
19 mi (30 km) can be driven with
the fuel remaining in the tank.With less than 19 mi (30 km)
worth of fuel remaining the range
display will show “- -” once the
“Refuel!” message has been
acknowledged.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
(Base and Uplevel Systems) on
page 4-36for information on
acknowledging the message.
The fuel range estimate is based on
an average of the vehicle’s fuel
economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining
in the fuel tank. This estimate
will change if driving conditions
change. For example, if driving
in traffic and making frequent stops,
this display may read one number,
but if the vehicle is driven on a
freeway, the number may change
even though the same amount
of fuel is in the fuel tank.This is because different driving
conditions produce different fuel
economies. Generally, freeway
driving produces better fuel
economy than city driving.
Fuel range cannot be reset.
Stop Watch
This display can be used as a timer.
To start or stop the timer, press
the right arrow on the audio system.
To reset the timer, press the left
arrow until the value returns to zero.
If your vehicle has the left
thumbwheel on the steering wheel,
you can start or stop the timer
by pressing the thumbwheel.
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Air Delivery Mode Control:
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the
airow direction inside the vehicle.
To change the current air delivery
mode, select one of the following:
)(Bi-Level):Air is directed to
the instrument panel and oor
outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to
the oor outlets.
Y(Vent):Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
X(Defog):Air is directed to the
windshield and front door windows.
To reduce fogging, press
#to
turn on the air conditioner. The fan
must also be on.
W(Defog/Floor):Air is directed to
the windshield, front door windows,
and oor outlets. To reduce
fogging, press
#to turn on the air
conditioner. The fan must also
be on.
[(Floor):Air is directed to the
oor outlets.
Temperature Control:Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature inside the vehicle.
Fan Control:Turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
The speed settings can be adjusted
between 1 (Low) and 4 (High).
Turn the knob to
Ato turn the fan
off. When the fan is off, the air
conditioning compressor is also off.
There will be some airow from the
outlets when driving, even with the
fan in the off position.
Air Conditioning
For vehicles with air conditioning.
#(Air Conditioning):Press
to turn the air conditioning system
on or off. An indicator light comes on
when the air conditioning is on.
The air conditioning can only
be operated if the engine is on and
the fan is running.
When the air conditioning is on the
air is cooled and dehumidied. If
cooling or dehumidication is
not desired, turn off the air
conditioning to save fuel.
On hot days, open the windows
briey to let the hot inside air
escape, then close them. This helps
to reduce the time it takes for the
vehicle to cool down.
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Driving and
Operating
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In.........8-2
Ignition Positions................8-2
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP).....................8-3
Starting the Engine.............8-3
Engine Heater....................8-5
Automatic Transmission
Operation..........................8-6
Manual Transmission
Operation..........................8-9
Parking Brake...................8-10
Shifting Into Park..............8-11
Shifting Out of Park..........8-12
Parking the Vehicle...........8-13
Parking Over Things
That Burn........................8-13
Engine Exhaust.................8-14
Running the Vehicle
While Parked..................8-14
Driving Your Vehicle
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy.........................8-15
Defensive Driving..............8-16
Drunk Driving....................8-16
Control of a Vehicle..........8-17
Braking.............................8-17
Antilock Brake
System (ABS).................8-18
StabiliTrak®System..........8-19
Steering............................8-20
Off-Road Recovery............8-21
Passing.............................8-22
Loss of Control.................8-22
Driving at Night.................8-23
Driving in Rain and on
Wet Roads......................8-24
Before Leaving on a
Long Trip........................8-25
Highway Hypnosis.............8-25
Hill and Mountain
Roads.............................8-26
Winter Driving...................8-27
If Your Vehicle is Stuck
in Sand, Mud, Ice,
or Snow
..........................8-29
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get It Out.......................8-29
Loading the Vehicle..........8-30
Fuel
Fuel..................................8-34
Gasoline Octane...............8-34
Gasoline Specications.....8-34
California Fuel..................8-34
Additives...........................8-34
Fuels in Foreign
Countries........................8-35
Filling the Tank.................8-36
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container........................8-37
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Engine Heater
The engine heater can provide
easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up
in cold weather conditions at or
below−4°F (−20°C). Vehicles with
an engine heater should be plugged
in at least four hours before starting.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. The engine heater connector is
located in the passenger side
lower front grille. Open the cover
and insert the 110-volt AC
adapter delivered in the vehicles
glove box.
3. Plug the other end of the adapter
into a grounded 110-volt AC
outlet.{CAUTION
Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause a re. You
could be seriously injured. Plug
the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
If the cord will not reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be
sure to unplug both ends of
the adapter and store the adapter
to prevent damage.
The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer
in the area where you will be
parking the vehicle for the best
advice on this.
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N (Neutral):In this position, the
engine does not connect with the
wheels. To restart the engine
when the vehicle is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only. Also, use
N (Neutral) when the vehicle is
being towed.
{CAUTION
Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is
rmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could move very rapidly.
You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift into
a drive gear while the engine is
running at high speed.
Notice:Shifting out of P (Park)
or N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure
the engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle.D (Drive):This position is for
normal driving.
Notice:If the vehicle seems to
start up rather slowly or not shift
gears when you go faster, and
you continue to drive the vehicle
that way, you could damage
the transmission. Have the
vehicle serviced right away.
3 (Third):This position is also used
for normal driving, however, it
offers more power and lower fuel
economy than D (Drive). Here
are some times you might choose
3 (Third) instead of D (Drive):
When driving on hilly, winding
roads.
When going down a steep hill.
2 (Second):This position gives you
more power but lower fuel
economy. Use 2 (Second) on hills.
It can help control the vehicles
speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, while using the
brakes off and on.Notice:Driving in 1 (First) for
more than 25 miles (40 km) or at
speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h)
may damage the transmission.
Also, shifting into 1 (First) at
speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h)
can cause damage. Drive in
3 (Third) or D (Drive) instead of
1 (First).
1 (First):This position gives you
even more power but lower
fuel economy than 2 (Second). Use
it on very steep hills, or in deep
snow or mud. If the shift lever is put
in 1 (First), the transmission does
not shift into rst gear until the
vehicle is going slowly enough.
Notice:Spinning the tires
or holding the vehicle in one
place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage
the transmission. The repair will
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If you are stuck, do not
spin the tires. When stopping on a
hill, use the brakes to hold the
vehicle in place.
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Winter Driving Mode
This feature helps you accelerate in
slippery driving conditions by using
3 (Third) gear when you begin to
accelerate from a stopped position.
The winter driving mode button is
located on the center console.
Press once to turn on the winter
driving mode feature. The vehicle
will be in 3 (Third) gear when
the vehicle begins to move. Once
the vehicle is moving, the vehicle will
upshift normally.The Winter Driving Mode is turned
off by one of the following:Pressing the winter driving mode
button again.
Manually shifting to 2 (Second)
or 1 (First) gear.
Turning off the ignition.
To protect the transmission, the
winter program turns off
automatically at high transmission
oil temperatures.
Automatic Neutral Idle
The Automatic Neutral Idle shift
function automatically sets the
transmission to N (Neutral) to
reduce fuel consumption when the
vehicle is not moving.Automatic neutral is activated when
ALL of the following occurs:
The selector lever is in D (Drive),
3 (Third), 2 (Second) or
1 (First) gear.
The foot brake is pressed.
The vehicle is stopped.
The accelerator pedal is not
pressed.
The transmission uid
temperature is greater than
0° C (32° F).
The road is not steeper than 15°.
When you release the brake with
the transmission in gear, you
may feel the transmission shift from
N (Neutral) to D (Drive)
automatically. You may also feel the
transmission shift from D (Drive)
to N (Neutral) when the brake
is applied. This is normal operation
of the automatic transmission.
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{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the automatic
transmission shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
rmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do
not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you have
to. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always set the
parking brake and move the shift
lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure
the vehicle will not move. See
Shifting Into Park on page 8-11.
Driving Your Vehicle
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.
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