light SATURN AURA 2010 Owners Manual

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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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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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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Heated Seats (If Equipped)
Press the top of the switch to turn the feature on to the
high heat setting. The indicator light (2) will be lit.
Press the top of the switch again to go to the low heat
setting. The indicator light (1) will be lit.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature off.
Second Row Seats
Rear Seat
Either side of the seatback can be folded down.
Pull up on the seatback strap while folding the seatback
down to allow access to the trunk.
SeeSplit Folding Rear Seat on page 2-10
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Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the inside of the
vehicle near the driver
side mirror.
Use the selector switch to choose either the left or right
outside mirror. Then press the four-way control pad
to move the selected mirror in the desired direction.
The vehicle may also have an automatic dimming
feature on the driver side mirror that adjusts for the glare
of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled
by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming
inside rearview mirror.For more information, see:
•Outside Power Mirrors on page 3-34.
•Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror on page 3-34.
Interior Mirror
Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted
by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a
clearer view of behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror
to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind you.
Push the tab located at the base of the mirror, forward
for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.
Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will
automatically adjust to reduce the glare of lights from
behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and
the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is
started.
For more information, seeAutomatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror on page 3-32.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
The lever is located on the left side of the steering
wheel column.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down or backward
or forward into a comfortable position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
SeeTilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp
The dome lamps come on when any door is opened.
They turn off after all the doors are closed.
The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the
instrument panel brightness knob, located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering column,
clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the
dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened
or closed.
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with front overhead console and rear
reading lamps, they come on automatically when any
door is opened. For manual operation while the doors
are closed, press the lens to turn the lamp on or off.
For more information on interior lighting, see:
•Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.
•Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4-13.
•Parade Dimming on page 4-13.
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Exterior Lighting
The lever is located on the left side of the steering
wheel.
2:Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and
taillamps.
;:Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only.
AUTO:Automatically turns on the Daytime Running
Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking
lamps, and taillamps at night.
P:Turn the band to this position to turn the Automatic
Headlamp System on or off. In Canada, this position
only works when a vehicle is in the P (Park) position.For more information, see:
•Headlamps on page 4-10.
•Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-11.
•Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-11.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the
steering column.
9:Turns the wipers off.
&: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 also increases or decreases.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The vehicle may have an Electronic Stability Control
system that assists with directional control of the vehicle
in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle is started.
•To turn off both traction control and Electronic
Stability Control, press and hold
t, located on
the center console, until
Filluminates and the
appropriate DIC message displays. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 4-42.
•Press and release the button again to turn on both
systems.
For more information, seeElectronic Stability Control
(ESC) on page 5-5.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS).
The Tire Pressure Monitor
alerts you when a
significant reduction in
pressure occurs in one or
more of the vehicle’s tires
by illuminating the low tire
pressure warning light on
the instrument cluster.
The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is
corrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle
are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label
located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar).
SeeLoading the Vehicle on page 5-19.
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You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire
pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is
first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be
an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting
low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
Note:The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about
low tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly
tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressures.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-53and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6-54.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a
tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used
to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
SeeTire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 6-67for
complete operating information.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message
when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset to 100% only
following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the
engine off.
2. With the CHANGE OIL SOON message displayed,
press either of the DIC buttons to clear the
message. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 4-42.
3. Display OIL LIFE RESET on the DIC.
4. Press and hold the INFO button for at least one
second. An ACKNOWLEDGED message displays
for three seconds or until the next button is pressed.
This tells you the system has been reset.
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4-46.
5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 6-20.
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
If the vehicle has the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code 0),
you can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol
fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). SeeFuel on
page 6-5. In all other engines, use only the unleaded
gasoline described underGasoline Octane on page 6-6.
Vehicles that have the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code 0)
have a yellow fuel cap and can use 85% ethanol
fuel (E85). SeeFuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 6-8.
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The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle
information. This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar call center when
Qis pressed,]is pressed,
or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information
usually includes the vehicle’s GPS location and, in
the event of a crash, additional information regarding
the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the
direction from which the vehicle was hit). When
the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling
is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle’s
GPS location so they can provide services where it is
located.
Location information about the vehicle is only available
if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and
available.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system,
including adequate battery power, for the OnStar
equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar
cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing
OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some
examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle
in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or
wireless phone network congestion.
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be
used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82for more
information.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial
numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more
information.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor
cannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system
may not be functioning properly. Press
Qand request
a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is
appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and
all services have been deactivated. Press
Qto confirm
that the OnStar equipment is active.
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