wheel SATURN AURA 2008 User Guide

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-35
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-35
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-36
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-39
Security Light...............................................3-40
Cruise Control Light......................................3-40
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-40
Fuel Gage...................................................3-41
Auto Stop Mode...........................................3-42
Charge/Assist Gage......................................3-42
Fuel Economy Light......................................3-43
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-43
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-44
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-46
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-51Audio System(s).............................................3-56
Setting the Clock..........................................3-57
Radio(s)......................................................3-58
Using an MP3..............................................3-66
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-72
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-72
Radio Reception...........................................3-73
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-74
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-74
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-24.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-26.
D. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 3-8andWindshield
Washer on page 3-9.
E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
F. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-30.
G. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-16.
H. Cruise Controls. SeeCruise Control on page 3-10.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-43.I. Tilt Lever. SeeTilt and Telescopic Steering
Wheel on page 3-6.
J. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-72.
L. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-20.
M. Automatic Climate Control System. SeeAutomatic
Climate Control System on page 3-19.
N. Traction Control Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-6.
O. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-26.
P. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-56.
Q. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-38.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn the police and
others that you have a problem. The front and rear
turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is on the
instrument panel.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press again to turn the
ashers completely off.
The hazard warning ashers work even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel lets you adjust the position of
the steering wheel.
The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt and telescope the steering wheel, pull down the
lever. Then move the steering wheel up or down or
backward or forward into a comfortable position.
Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the tilt and telescope lever while driving.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high
beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away
from you.
This light comes on in the
instrument panel cluster if
the high beam lamps
are turned on while the
ignition is in ON/RUN.
To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam,
pull the turn signal lever toward you.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward
you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them off.
Windshield Wipers
Use this lever, located on the right side of the steering
wheel, to operate the windshield wipers.
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to turn off the
windshield wipers.
&(Intermittent; Speed Sensitive Wipers):Move the
lever to this position for intermittent or speed sensitive
operation. The amount of delay time varies between
wiping cycles due to the delay setting selected or
the speed of the vehicle. As vehicle speed is increased
or decreased, the wiper interval will also increase or
decrease.
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Cruise Control
Cruise control lets a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more be maintained without keeping your foot on the
accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise
control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your 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.
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 steering wheel.
I(On/Off):Press to turn the cruise control system
on and off.
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RES+ (Resume):Press RES+ to resume a set speed
and to accelerate the speed.
SET−(Set):Press SET– to set a speed and to
decrease the speed.
To set a speed do the following:
1. Press
Ito turn cruise control on. The indicator
light on the button comes on.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET−and release it. The cruise symbol
displays in the instrument panel cluster to show
the system is engaged.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
When the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.
If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction
Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the
cruise control automatically disengages. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. When road
conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brakes. This disengages the
cruise control. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel
cluster also goes out indicating cruise is no longer
engaged. To return to your previously set speed, you do
not need to go through the set process again. Once
at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, briey
press the RES+.
This takes the vehicle back up to the previously chosen
speed and stays there.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
If the cruise control system is already engaged,
press the RES+. Hold it there until the desired
speed is reached and then release the button.
To increase the vehicle speed in very small
amounts, briey press the RES+ and then release
it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about
1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for this
feature is located on the
instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
brighten or dim the lights.
Dome Lamp
If the vehicle has a dome lamp with a switch,
the following are the settings.
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to turn
the lamp off, even when a door is open.
1(Door):Move the lever to this position so that
the lamp comes on when a door is opened.
+(On):Move the lever to this position to turn
the dome lamp on.
Entry/Exit Lighting
The lamps inside the vehicle come on when any door
is opened. These lamps fade out about 20 seconds after
all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition
is turned to ON/RUN. They also come on when the
unlock symbol button or the horn symbol is pressed on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system transmitter.
The lamps inside the vehicle stay on for about
20 seconds after the key is removed from the ignition
to provide light as you exit.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear):Press this button to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light above the
button comes on to show that the rear window defogger
is activated.
If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window
defogger turns off about 15 minutes after the button is
pressed. If additional warming time is needed, press
the button again.
If the vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear window defogger remains on
once the button is pressed.
If your vehicle has heated outside mirrors, the
surface of the outside mirrors also heat when the rear
window defogger is activated. SeeOutside Power
Mirrors on page 2-34.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp object
to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass.
These actions may damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
There are four main air outlets on the instrument panel.
Use the lever located in the center of each outlet by
moving it either side-to-side or up and down, to change
the direction and amount of airow in the vehicle. The
center thumbwheel does not control the main outlets.
Rear Seat Air Outlet
For vehicles with this feature, the rear seat air outlet is
located in the center of the instrument panel above
the two main center outlets.
Use the thumbwheel in the center of the outlet to turn
the airow on or off. The horizontal vent vane does
not move.
Operation Tips
Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that can
block the ow of air into the vehicle.
Do not use non-GM approved hood deectors as
they could adversely affect the performance of
the system.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/
Traction Control System (TCS)
Indicator/Warning Light
This light is located
in the center of the
instrument panel cluster.
For vehicles that have the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS),
this warning light should come on briey when the
engine is started.
If the warning light does not come on then, have it xed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
This light, along with the appropriate Driver Information
Center (DIC) messages, indicates when the ESC
system and the TCS are working or are disabled.If this light is on and not ashing, the TCS and
potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Check
your DIC messaging to determine which feature(s) is
no longer functioning and whether it is because of
the driver turning off the feature(s), or the system may
not be working properly and your vehicle requires
service. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin will not be
limited. If the ESC system is disabled, the system
will not aid in maintaining vehicle directional control.
In either case, adjust your driving accordingly.
If the light is on and ashing, the TCS or the ESC
system is actively working. Check the DIC messaging
for details to determine which system is working.
If the LOW TRACTION message appears, the system
is limiting wheel spin. If the ESC ACTIVE message
appears, the system is aiding in maintaining vehicle
directional control.
SeeElectronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-8and
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6for more
information.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46for
more information on the messages associated with
this light.
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Fuel Economy Light
If enabled, this light will
come on briey when the
vehicle is started.
This light will also come on when the vehicle is operating
at a fuel efficient point.
This light can be disabled by using the Driver
Information Center (DIC) buttons. With the engine off
and the key turned to ACC/ACCESSORY, set the DIC
to the outside air temperature and odometer mode.
Press and hold the reset button for several seconds.
The light will come on solid and then ash several
times and turn off to indicate it is disabled. Repeat
the procedure to enable the light. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-46for more information.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
The DIC display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display
driver personalization menu modes and warning/status
messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display,
located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster.
The DIC buttons are
located on the left side
of the steering wheel.
INFO (Information):Press this button to scroll through
the vehicle information mode displays.
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