auto SATURN AURA 2007 Owners Manual

What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?
After frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact
airbags inate, they quickly deate, so quickly
that some people may not even realize an airbag
inated. Roof-mounted side impact airbags
may still be at least partially inated minutes after
the vehicle comes to rest. Some components
of the airbag module — the steering wheel hub for
the driver’s airbag, the instrument panel for the
right front passenger’s bag, the side of the
seatback closest to the door for the seat-mounted
side impact airbags, and the area along the
ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows for
roof-mounted side impact airbags — may be
hot for a short time. The parts of the airbag that
come into contact with you may be warm, but not
too hot to touch. There may be some smoke
and dust coming from the vents in the deated
airbags. Airbag ination does not prevent the driver
from seeing out of the windshield or being able
to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people
from leaving the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there may be
dust in the air. This dust could cause
breathing problems for people with a
history of asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it is
safe to do so. If you have breathing
problems but cannot get out of the vehicle
after an airbag inates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or a door. If you
experience breathing problems following
an airbag deployment, you should seek
medical attention.
Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically
unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on,
and turn the hazard warning ashers on when the
airbags inate. You can lock the doors, turn the
interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning
ashers off by using the controls for those
features.
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Keys.............................................................. 88
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 90
Doors and Locks.......................................... 93
Door Locks................................................. 93
Power Door Locks....................................... 94
Door Ajar Reminder.................................... 94
Delayed Locking.......................................... 94
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 95
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 96
Lockout Protection....................................... 97
Trunk.......................................................... 97
Windows....................................................... 99
Power Windows........................................ 100
Sun Visors................................................ 102
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 103
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 103
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 105
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 105
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 107
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 107
Ignition Positions....................................... 108Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 109
Starting the Engine
(Automatic Engine Start/Stop)................. 110
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 114
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 116
Parking Brake........................................... 119
Regenerative Braking................................ 119
Shifting Into PARK (P).............................. 120
Shifting Out of PARK (P)........................... 122
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 122
Engine Exhaust......................................... 123
Running the Engine While Parked............. 124
Mirrors......................................................... 125
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 125
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 125
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 126
OnStar
®System.......................................... 127
Storage Areas............................................. 131
Glove Box................................................. 131
Cupholder(s).............................................. 131
Center Console Storage Area.................... 132
Convenience Net....................................... 132
Sunroof....................................................... 133
Section 2 Features and Controls
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If the power door unlock switch or the transmitter
unlock button is pressed, the doors unlock
immediately and do not lock automatically after
the doors are closed.
This feature is turned on at the factory but may
be turned off through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 187
Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
Your vehicle is programmed at the factory to lock all
doors automatically when the following are met:
All doors are closed.
The ignition is on.
The shift lever is moved out of PARK (P).
This feature cannot be disabled.When the shift lever is moved back to PARK (P),
all doors will unlock.
If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the
doors are locked, have that person use the manual
lock knob or power door unlock switch.
The power door unlock function can be
programmed through prompts displayed on the
Driver Information Center (DIC). These prompts
allow you to choose unlock settings. SeeDIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 187.
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Power Windows
The power window
switches are located on
the armrest on the
driver’s door. In
addition, each
passenger door has a
switch for its own
window.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s window has an express-down feature.
This switch is labeled AUTO. Press the front of
the switch part way, and the driver’s window opens
a small amount. If the front of the switch is
pressed all the way down and released, the
window goes all the way down automatically.
To stop the window while it is lowering, pull the
front of the switch momentarily. To raise the
window, pull and hold the front of the switch.
Express-Up Window
Your vehicle may have this feature on the driver’s
window. Pull the switch up to the second
position and release the switch to activate the
express-up feature. To stop the window as
it is raising, pull up or press down briey on the
switch again.
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Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged,
disconnected, or is not working, you will need
to reprogram the driver’s power window for
the express-up feature to work. Replace or
recharge the vehicle’s battery before
reprogramming.
To program the driver’s window, follow
these steps:
1. With the ignition in ACC, ON, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active,
close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until
the window is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the
window is fully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for
approximately two seconds after the window
is completely closed.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
If any object is in the path of the window when the
express-up is active, the window stops at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory
position. Weather conditions such as severe icing
may also cause the window to auto-reverse.
The window returns to normal operation once the
obstruction or condition is removed.
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Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
{CAUTION:
If express override is activated, the
window will not reverse automatically.
You or others could be injured and the
window could be damaged. Before you
use express override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear of the
window path.
In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be
overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window
switch all the way up to the second position.
The window rises for as long as the switch is held.
Once the switch is released, the express mode
is re-activated.
In this mode, the window can still close on an
object in its path. Use care when using the
override mode.
Window Lockout
The driver’s power window controls also include a
lockout button.
o(Window Lockout):Press the lockout button
to stop the rear passengers from using their
window switches. The driver and front passenger
can still operate all the windows with the lock
on. When the red part of the switch is visible you
have returned to normal window operation.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the
visors. You can also remove them from the center
mount and swing them to the side, to block out
glare from the side.
Your vehicle may have lighted visor vanity mirrors
located on the passenger and driver’s side
visor. When you lift the cover, the light will turn on.
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Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the following:
Press the RKE transmitter unlock button.
Turn the ignition to ON.
Once the system is disarmed, the security light will
stop ashing.
How the System Alarm is Activated
To activate the system if it is armed:
Open the driver’s door or trunk. This will
cause a ten second pre-alarm chirp followed
by a thirty second full alarm of horn and lights.
Open any other door. This will immediately
cause a full alarm of horn and lights for
thirty seconds.
Open the hood. If the vehicle has the remote
start feature, it will activate the full alarm.
When an alarm event has nished, the system will
re-arm itself automatically.
How to Turn Off the System Alarm
To turn off the system alarm:
Press the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
The system will then re-arm itself.
Press the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter. This will also disarm the system.
Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on. This
will also disarm the system.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If you hear three chirps when the unlock or lock
button is pressed on the RKE transmitter, it means
that the content theft security system alarm was
previously triggered.
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PASS-Key®III+
The PASS-Key®III+ 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 harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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.PASS-Key
®III+ uses a radio frequency
transponder in the key that matches a decoder in
your vehicle.
PASS-Key®III+ Operation
Your vehicle has PASS-Key®III+ (Personalized
Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent
system. PASS-Key
®III+ is a passive
theft-deterrent system. This means you do not
have to do anything special to arm or disarm the
system. It works when you insert or remove
the key from the ignition.
When the PASS-Key
®III+ system senses that
someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the
vehicle from starting. Anyone using a
trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be
discouraged because of the high number of
electrical key codes.
When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does
not start and the security light on the instrument
panel cluster comes on, the key may have a
damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and
try again.
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Starting the Engine
(Automatic Engine Start/Stop)
The shift lever must be in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) for the vehicle to start. To restart
when the vehicle is already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift
into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is
stopped.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn
the ignition key to START. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. The idle speed
goes down as your engine gets warm. Do not
race the engine immediately after starting
it. Operate the engine and transaxle gently to
allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all
moving parts.Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled
Cranking System. This feature assists
in starting the engine and protects
components. If the key is turned to the
START position, and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the engine continues
cranking for a few seconds or until the
vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and
the key is held in START for many seconds,
cranking stops after 15 seconds to prevent
cranking motor damage. To prevent gear
damage, this system also prevents cranking if
the engine is already running. Engine
cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition
switch to the ACC or LOCK position.
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Automatic Engine Start/Stop
{CAUTION:
Exiting your vehicle, without rst shifting
into PARK (P), may cause the vehicle to
move, you or others may be injured.
Because your vehicle has the Automatic
Engine Start/Stop feature, your vehicle’s
engine might seem to be shut off,
however, once the brake pedal is
released, the engine could start up again.
Shift to PARK (P) and turn the ignition to
OFF, before exiting the vehicle.Your vehicle has an automatic engine start/stop
feature. After the engine is started and has
reached operating temperature, the AUTO STOP
feature may cause the engine to turn off when
you apply the brakes and come to a complete
stop. When you take your foot off the brake pedal
or press the accelerator pedal, the engine will
start. The engine will continue to run until the next
AUTO STOP.
The AUTO STOP symbol on the tachometer
signies that the engine is in AUTO STOP mode.
SeeAuto Stop Mode on page 178for more
information. When the vehicle is turned off, the
tachometer will move to OFF. If the driver’s door is
opened while in AUTO STOP mode, a chime
will sound.
To restart the engine during the AUTO STOP,
release the brake pedal or press the accelerator
pedal. The engine starts immediately. The
vehicle continues to run until the next stop.
There are several conditions which may prevent
an AUTO STOP or cause an AUTO START.
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