SATURN AURA 2010 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: SATURN, Model Year: 2010, Model line: AURA, Model: SATURN AURA 2010Pages: 428, PDF Size: 2.78 MB
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In Brief........................................................... 1-1
Instrument Panel
........................................ 1-2
Initial Drive Information
............................... 1-3
Vehicle Features
......................................1-15
Performance and Maintenance
...................1-20
Seats and Restraint System............................. 2-1
Head Restraints
......................................... 2-2
Front Seats
............................................... 2-4
Rear Seats
..............................................2-10
Safety Belts
.............................................2-12
Child Restraints
.......................................2-32
Airbag System
.........................................2-58
Restraint System Check
............................2-75
Features and Controls..................................... 3-1
Keys
........................................................ 3-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 3-8
Windows
.................................................3-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................3-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........3-19
Mirrors
....................................................3-32Universal Home Remote System
................3-34
Storage Areas
.........................................3-41
Sunroof
..................................................3-42
Instrument Panel............................................. 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 4-3
Climate Controls
......................................4-16
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........4-24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................4-39
Audio System(s)
.......................................4-50
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 5-2
Towing
...................................................5-24
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 6-1
Service
..................................................... 6-3
Fuel
......................................................... 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............6-12
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................6-40
Bulb Replacement
....................................6-41
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........6-44
Tires
......................................................6-44
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Appearance Care
.....................................6-89
Vehicle Identification
.................................6-95
Electrical System
......................................6-96
Capacities and Specifications
...................6-105
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 7-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 7-2Customer Assistance Information.................... 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................8-13
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........8-15
Index................................................................ 1
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SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name AURA,
are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation.
GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks
of General Motors Corporation.
This manual describes features that may or may not be
on your specific vehicle either because they are options
that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent
to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the
purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle
to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors of Canada Limited” for Saturn
Corporation wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www.helminc.com
Index
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the
index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 20815338 A First Printing
©2009 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid
or reduce them.
Dangerindicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
WarningorCautionindicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
{WARNING:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice:This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle’s warranty.A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means
“Do Not,” “Do not do this,”
or “Do not let this happen.”
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specific component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
M:This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
*:This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information....................................1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................1-4
Door Locks....................................................1-5
Trunk Release...............................................1-5
Windows.......................................................1-5
Seat Adjustment.............................................1-6
Second Row Seats.........................................1-8
Safety Belt....................................................1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag...............1-9
Mirror Adjustment.........................................1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment............................1-11
Interior Lighting............................................1-11
Exterior Lighting...........................................1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer...............................1-12
Climate Controls...........................................1-13
Transmission................................................1-14Vehicle Features.............................................1-15
Radio(s)......................................................1-15
Satellite Radio..............................................1-17
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or
USB Port)................................................1-17
Steering Wheel Controls................................1-17
Bluetooth
®...................................................1-18
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................1-18
Cruise Control..............................................1-19
Power Outlets..............................................1-20
Performance and Maintenance.........................1-20
Traction Control System (TCS).......................1-20
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)....................1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor....................................1-21
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit....................1-22
Engine Oil Life System..................................1-22
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)................................1-22
Driving for Better Fuel Economy.....................1-23
Roadside Assistance Program........................1-23
OnStar
®......................................................1-24
Section 1 In Brief
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Instrument Panel
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A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4-23.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.
C. Driver Shift Control (If Equipped).Automatic
Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission)
on page 3-23.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-25.
E.Windshield Wipers on page 4-5andWindshield
Washer on page 4-6.
F.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
G.Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-29.
H.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.
I.Fog Lamps on page 4-12.
J.Cruise Control on page 4-7.Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 4-39.
K.Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.
L.Horn on page 4-3.
M.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82
(If Equipped).N.Ignition Positions on page 3-19.
O.Climate Control System on page 4-16orAutomatic
Climate Control System on page 4-19.
P.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-7.
Q. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
(Six Speed Transmission) on page 3-23.
R.Audio System(s) on page 4-50.
S.Glove Box on page 3-41.
Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away
from the vehicle.
Press
Kto unlock the
driver door. Press again
within five seconds to
unlock all remaining doors.
Press
Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and hold
Vfor approximately one second to
open the trunk.
Press
Land release to locate the vehicle.Press
Land hold for three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
Lagain to cancel the panic alarm.
SeeKeys on page 3-2andRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-3.
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
hold
/until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
The doors will be locked and the climate control system
may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.
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