child restraint SATURN AURA 2010 Owner's Guide

{WARNING:
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger airbag inflates. This is because the
back of the rear-facing child restraint would be
very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a
forward-facing child restraint can be seriously
injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag
inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward
position.
Even if the passenger sensing system has turned
off the right front passenger frontal airbag and
seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), no
system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an
airbag will not deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off.
Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat,
even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat,
always move the front passenger seat as far back
as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint
in a rear seat.The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off
the right front passenger airbag and seat-mounted
side impact airbag if:•The right front passenger seat is unoccupied.
•The system determines that an infant is present in
a rear-facing infant seat.
•The system determines that a small child is present
in a child restraint.
•The system determines that a small child is present
in a booster seat.
•A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of
the seat for a period of time.
•The right front passenger seat is occupied by a
smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown
child restraints.
•Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag
system or the passenger sensing system.
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When the passenger sensing system has turned off the
right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted
side impact airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit
to remind you that the airbags are off. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-29.
The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on
(may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag and
seat-mounted side impact airbag anytime the system
senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in
the right front passenger seat.
When the passenger sensing system has allowed the
airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay
lit to remind you that the airbags are active.For some children who have outgrown child restraints
and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system
may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal
airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, depending
upon the person’s seating posture and body build.
Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints
should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there
is an airbag for that person.
{WARNING:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and
stays on, it means that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 4-28
for more information, including important safety
information.
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If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child
Restraint
If a child restraint has been installed and the on
indicator is lit:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.
3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as
blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or
seat massagers.
4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions
provided by the child restraint manufacturer and
refer toSecuring a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position on page 2-54.5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting
the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the
vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback
and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to
make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing
the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped
under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens,
adjust the head restraint. SeeHead Restraints
on page 2-2.
6. Restart the vehicle.
If the on indicator is still lit with an infant present in
a child restraint, secure the child restraint in a
rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your
dealer/retailer.
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Additional Factors Affecting System
Operation
Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the
seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which
helps the passenger sensing system maintain the
passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child
Restraints” in the Index for additional information
about the importance of proper restraint use.
A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or
cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat
covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect
how well the passenger sensing system operates.
We recommend that you not use seat covers or other
aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for
your specific vehicle. SeeAdding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2-74for more
information about modifications that can affect how the
system operates.
{WARNING:
Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or
between the passenger seat cushion and seatback
may interfere with the proper operation of the
passenger sensing system.
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the
service manual have information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service
manual, seeService Publications Ordering Information
on page 8-14.
{WARNING:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off
and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still
inflate during improper service. You can be injured
if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid
yellow connectors. They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service
procedures, and make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.
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Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the
front or rear axle.
{WARNING:
Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or
either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on
the vehicle can break, and it can change the
way your vehicle handles. These could cause
you to lose control and crash. Also,
overloading can shorten the life of the
vehicle.
Notice
:Overloading the vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle.If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else are put inside the vehicle, they will
go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will
keep going.
{WARNING:
Things you put inside the vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
•Put things in the cargo area of the
vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as
far forward as you can. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
•Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some
of them are above the tops of the seats.
•Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
•When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
•Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
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C
Calibration.....................................................3-33
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 6-4
Warning....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel.................................................. 6-6
Call Waiting...................................................4-76
Calling for Assistance........................................ 8-6
Canadian Owners............................................... iii
Canceling a Remote Start.................................. 1-5
Capacities and Specifications..........................6-105
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................3-30
Trunk.........................................................3-11
Winter Driving.............................................5-16
Care of
Safety Belts................................................6-91
Care of CDs ..................................................4-59
Care of the CD Player.....................................4-59
CD Messages................................................4-59
CD, MP3 .......................................................4-61
Cellular Phone Usage......................................4-83
Center Console Storage...................................3-41
Certification Label...........................................5-22
Chains, Tire...................................................6-65
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing................5-33
Charging System Light....................................4-30Check
Engine Lamp..............................................4-34
Check Engine Light.........................................4-34
Checking Coolant............................................6-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................6-17
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-12
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................6-95
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................2-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........2-44
Older Children.............................................2-32
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................2-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................2-54
Systems.....................................................2-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................2-42
Chime Level Adjustment..................................4-84
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-94
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................6-92
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-90
Finish Care.................................................6-92
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-91
Interior.......................................................6-89
Leather......................................................6-91
Tires..........................................................6-94
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Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-95
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-92
Weatherstrips..............................................6-92
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-93
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................3-32
Clearing the System........................................4-78
Climate Control System...................................4-16
Outlet Adjustment........................................4-23
Climate Control Systems
Automatic...................................................4-19
Climate Controls.............................................1-13
Clock, Setting.................................................4-51
Cold Temperature Operation.............................6-19
Collision Damage Repair..................................8-10
Collision Parts................................................8-10
Compact Spare Tire........................................6-88
Compass.......................................................3-33
Compass Calibration.......................................3-33
Compass Operation.........................................3-33
Compass Variance..........................................3-33
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant............................6-67
Configurations for Use of Child Restraints..........2-43
Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod
®.......4-64
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................3-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 5-3
Convenience Net............................................3-42Coolant
Engine.......................................................6-25
Engine Temperature Gage............................4-33
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................4-33
Cooling System..............................................6-24
Courtesy Transportation Program........................ 8-9
Coverage........................................................ 8-7
Cruise Control.................................................. 4-7
Light..........................................................4-38
Cupholders....................................................3-41
Customer Assistance......................................... 8-5
Offices......................................................... 8-5
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................... 8-5
Customer Information
Service Publications Ordering Information........8-14
Customer Satisfaction Procedure........................ 8-2
D
Damage Repair, Collision.................................8-10
Data Recorders, Event....................................8-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................4-11
Defensive Driving............................................. 5-2
Delayed Headlamps........................................4-11
Delayed Locking............................................... 3-9
Deleting Name Tags........................................4-73
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Headlamps Off in Park....................................4-10
Headphones...................................................4-80
Heated Seats................................................... 2-6
Heated Seats (If Equipped)................................ 1-8
Heater...........................................................4-16
Engine Coolant...........................................3-22
Highbeam On Light.........................................4-38
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................6-52
Highway Hypnosis...........................................5-14
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................5-15
Hitches..........................................................5-30
Hood
Checking Things Under................................6-12
Release.....................................................6-13
Horn ............................................................... 4-3
How OnStar Service Works..............................1-24
How the System Alarm is Activated...................3-16
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................6-27
How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank.........6-26
How to Check................................................6-52
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................6-31
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................3-17
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......6-22
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System...........6-21
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................3-17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................2-17
Hydraulic Power Steering................................... 5-9
Hydroplaning..................................................5-14I
If a Crash Occurs...........................................8-12
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment..............................................6-29
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment..............................................6-29
If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size
Occupant...................................................2-72
If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint......2-71
Ignition Positions.............................................3-19
Ignition Transmission Lock Check....................... 7-9
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............2-35
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................6-51
Information Modes..........................................4-40
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................4-13
Cluster.......................................................4-25
Insuring Your Vehicle.......................................8-11
Interior Mirror.................................................1-10
Introduction...................................................... 7-2
J
Jump Starting.................................................6-36
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K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System................................... 3-3
Keyless Entry System....................................... 3-3
Keys............................................................... 3-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................6-45
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL)................................4-11
Dome ........................................................4-13
License Plate..............................................6-43
Malfunction Indicator....................................4-34
Reading.....................................................4-13
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................2-25
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................2-44
Leaving After Parking on a Hill.........................5-33
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running......3-28
Lift Seat, Power............................................... 2-9
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................4-13
Parade Dimming..........................................4-13
Lights............................................................4-10
Airbag Readiness........................................4-28
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............4-31
Brake System Warning.................................4-30Lights (cont.)
Charging System.........................................4-30
Cruise Control.............................................4-38
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............4-33
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
Highbeam On.............................................4-38
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
Oil Pressure...............................................4-37
On Reminder..............................................4-10
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................4-29
Safety Belt Reminders..................................4-26
Security.....................................................4-37
Tire Pressure..............................................4-34
Loading a CD................................................4-57
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................5-19
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 3-9
Door ........................................................... 3-8
Lockout Protection.......................................3-10
Power Door .................................................. 3-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 3-9
Rear Door Security Locks
.............................3-10
Loss of Control...............................................5-11
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............2-44
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 2-5
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Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Record....................................7-13
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................7-11
Owner Checks and Services........................... 7-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............7-10
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 7-3
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................5-33
MaintenanceI.................................................. 7-3
MaintenanceII................................................. 7-4
Making a Call.................................................4-74
Making Turns.................................................5-31
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................4-34
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process.....................................................8-13
Manual Locks.................................................. 1-5
Manual Reclining Seatbacks............................... 2-6
Manual Seat.................................................... 1-6
Manual Seats................................................... 2-4
Maximum Air Conditioning................................4-17
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-42
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................3-32
Manual Rearview.........................................3-32
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................3-34
Outside Heated Mirrors................................3-34
Outside Power Mirrors..................................3-34MP3 .............................................................4-61
Muting a Call.................................................4-76
My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca............. 8-4
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................8-16
Net, Convenience...........................................3-42
New Vehicle Break-In......................................3-19
O
Odometer......................................................4-26
Trip ...........................................................4-26
Off-Road
Recovery....................................................5-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................6-17
Engine Oil Life System.................................6-20
Pressure Light.............................................4-37
Older Children, Restraints................................2-32
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-4
Online Owner Center
(U.S.) — www.gmownercenter.com/saturn......... 8-4
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls........................1-25
Operation......................................................4-16
Operation Tips................................................4-24
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........3-35
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