park assist SATURN AURA 2007 Owners Manual

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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A rear blow out, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blow out,
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get
the vehicle under control by steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy
and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place
and stopping. Then do this:
1. Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
2. Park your vehicle. Set the parking brake rmly
and put the shift lever in PARK (P). See
Shifting Into PARK (P) on page 120for
additional information.
3. Turn off the engine.
4. Inspect the at tire.
If the tire has been separated from the wheel or
has damaged sidewalls or large tears that
allow rapid air loss, call a tire repair facility. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 377.If the at tire is due to a slow leak caused by a
nail or other similar road hazard, the tire inator kit
may be used to repair the damaged tire
temporarily. The kit uses a liquid tire sealant to
seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
After repairing a tire with the tire inator kit,
take your vehicle to an authorized retailer to have
the tire inspected and repaired as soon as
possible. The tire sealant is a temporary repair
only. SeeTire Inator Kit on page 320.
Tire Inator Kit
Your vehicle has a tire inator kit. There is no jack
or spare tire. The kit uses a liquid tire sealant
and air at the same time to seal small punctures
in the tread area of the tire. Be sure to read
and follow all of the tire inator kit instructions.
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Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist owners who have hearing difficulties,
Saturn has installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf)
equipment in its Saturn Customer Assistance
Center.
Any hearing- or speech-impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or to a conventional
Text Telephone (TTY) can communicate with
Saturn by dialing 1-800-TDD-6000. TTY users in
Canada may dial 1-800-263-3830.
Customer Assistance Offices
Saturn encourages customers to call the toll-free
number for assistance. If a customer wishes to write
to Saturn, the letter should be addressed to:
Saturn Customer Assistance Center
100 Saturn Parkway
Mail Code 371-999-S24
Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500
1-800-553-6000
1-800-833-6000 (For Text Telephone
devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000
In Canada, write to:
Saturn Customer Communication Centre
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
www.gmcanada.com
1-800-263-1999
1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone
devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800
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G
Gage
Fuel......................................................... 177
Speedometer........................................... 163
Tachometer.............................................. 163
Gage, Charge/Assist.................................... 178
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 255
Specications........................................... 255
Glove Box................................................... 131
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 377
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 140
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamps.................................................. 148
Bulb Replacement.................................... 294
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 149
Delayed................................................... 149
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 142
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 294
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 142
On Reminder........................................... 148Headlamps Off in Park (P).......................... 149
Heater......................................................... 154
Highbeam On Light..................................... 176
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 234
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 235
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 262
Release................................................... 263
Horn............................................................ 140
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 22
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 108
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 42
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 304
Inator Kit, Tire........................................... 320
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 138
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 151
Cluster..................................................... 162
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 109
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 31
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 377
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 242
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 367
Running the Engine While Parked............... 124
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 164
Pretensioners............................................. 38
Reminder Light........................................ 163
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 335
Driver Position........................................... 22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 22
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 21
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 35
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 32
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 31Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 17
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 30
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 356
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 13
Manual Lumbar............................................ 9
Power Lift Seat.......................................... 14
Power Seats................................................ 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 10
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 15
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 60
Right Front Seat Position........................... 62
Security Light.............................................. 176
Service........................................................ 253
Accessories and Modications.................. 253
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle..................................... 255
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 254
Doing Your Own Work............................. 254
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