check engine light SATURN AURA HYBRID 2010 User Guide

This indicates that the engine is not receiving enough
oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some
other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately.
This light comes on briefly while turning on the ignition
as a check to show it is working. If it does not come
on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the
bulb. Have it fixed right away.
Security Light
For information regarding
this light and the vehicle’s
security system, see
Content Theft-Deterrent on
page 3-17.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light
comes on whenever the
cruise control is set.
The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.
SeeCruise Control on page 4-7for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps
are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4-5
for more information.
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DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem detected
in one of your vehicle’s systems.
A message clears when the vehicle’s condition is no
longer present. To acknowledge a message and clear it
from the display, press and hold any of the DIC
buttons. If the condition is still present, the warning
message comes back on the next time the vehicle is
turned off and back on. With most messages, a warning
chime sounds when the message displays. Your
vehicle may have other warning messages.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF
This message displays if the automatic headlamp
system is disabled with the headlamp switch. See
Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-12for more
information.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON
This message displays if the automatic headlamp
system is enabled with the headlamp switch. See
Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-12for more
information.
BRAKE FLUID
This message displays, while the ignition is on, when
the brake fluid level is low. The brake system warning
light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 4-27for more
information. Have the brake system serviced by
your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when the life of the engine oil
has expired and it should be changed.
When this message is acknowledged and cleared from
the display, the engine oil life system must still be
reset separately. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 6-18andScheduled Maintenance on page 7-3for
more information.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully
tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it
is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly
installed should turn the message off.
CRUISE ENGAGED
This message displays when the cruise control system
is active. SeeCruise Control on page 4-7for more
information.
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So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in
three-fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h
(60 mph) travels 20 m (66 feet). That could be a lot of
distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space
between the vehicle and others is important.
And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly
with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or
gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or
icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of
the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a
mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between
hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a
lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and
allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of
unnecessary braking. That means better braking and
longer brake life.
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven,
brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes
are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down.
If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake
assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once
the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and
the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect
vehicle performance. SeeAccessories and Modications
on page 6-3.Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an
advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent
a braking skid.
When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to
drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor
or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going
on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal
moves a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem with
ABS, this warning light
stays on. SeeAntilock
Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light on
page 4-28.
Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what
happens with ABS:
A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
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Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of engine
overheating.
There is an engine coolant temperature warning light
on the vehicle’s instrument panel. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light on page 4-30for more
information.
You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning
appears, but instead get service help right away.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 8-7.
If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle
is parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are
running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should
be running. If they are not, do not continue to run
the engine and have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Engine damage from running the engine
without coolant is not covered by the warranty.
Notice:If the engine catches re because of being
driven with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly
damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment
{WARNING:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no
sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is overheated,
the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could
be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats,
and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.
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Accessories and Modifications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power............................................3-22
Accessory Power Outlets.................................4-15
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................6-30
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation.....2-71
Additional Program Information.........................8-11
Additional Required Services.............................. 7-4
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................6-82
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............4-56
Adjustment
Chime Level...............................................4-83
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-20
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................2-72
Airbag System
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................2-63
Passenger Sensing System...........................2-66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........2-71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................2-63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....2-64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................2-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................2-58Airbags.........................................................2-73
Passenger Status Indicator...........................4-26
Readiness Light..........................................4-25
System Check.............................................2-56
AM ...............................................................4-82
Antenna
Backglass...................................................4-83
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................4-83
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-4
Warning Light.............................................4-28
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-79
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-76
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................6-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-75
Finish Care.................................................6-78
Finish Damage............................................6-80
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-76
Interior Cleaning..........................................6-73
Sheet Metal Damage...................................6-80
Tires..........................................................6-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-80
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-77
Weatherstrips..............................................6-76
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-78
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Arming the System.........................................3-17
Assistance Program, Roadside........................... 8-7
Audio System.........................................4-51, 4-69
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................4-80
Radio Reception..........................................4-82
Setting the Clock.........................................4-52
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................4-80
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............4-83
Audio System(s).............................................4-53
Auto Stop Mode.............................................4-36
Automatic Climate Control System.....................4-16
Automatic Engine Start/Stop.....................1-23, 3-24
Automatic Headlamp System............................4-12
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................6-22
Operation...................................................3-27
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................. 7-8
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................4-83
Battery..........................................................6-34
Electric Power Management..........................4-13
Run-Down Protection...................................4-14
Battery Replacement......................................... 3-6Belt Routing, Engine.......................................7-12
Blizzard Conditions..........................................5-18
Bluetooth Controls...........................................4-70
Bluetooth
®.....................................................4-69
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 5-5
Brake Adjustment............................................6-33
Brake Fluid....................................................6-31
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................6-33
Brake Wear...................................................6-32
Brakes..........................................................6-31
Antilock....................................................... 5-4
Parking......................................................3-29
Regenerative Braking...................................3-30
System Warning Light..................................4-27
Braking........................................................... 5-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 5-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................3-21
Bulb Replacement...........................................6-42
Halogen Bulbs............................................6-39
Headlamp Aiming........................................6-39
Headlamps.................................................6-39
License Plate Lamps....................................6-41
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................................6-40
Buying New Tires...........................................6-58
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California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 6-4
Warning....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel.................................................. 6-7
Call Waiting...................................................4-77
Calling for Assistance........................................ 8-7
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canceling a Remote Start.................................. 1-5
Capacities and Specifications............................6-92
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................3-33
Trunk.........................................................3-12
Winter Driving.............................................5-17
Care of
Safety Belts................................................6-76
Care of CDs ..................................................4-60
Care of the CD Player.....................................4-60
CD Messages................................................4-59
CD, MP3 .......................................................4-62
Cellular Phone Usage......................................4-82
Center Console Storage...................................3-37
Chains, Tire...................................................6-64
Charge/Assist Gage........................................4-36
Charging System Light....................................4-27
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................4-31Check Engine Light.........................................4-31
Checking Coolant............................................6-25
Checking Engine Oil........................................6-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-12
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................6-80
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................2-34
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........2-42
Older Children.............................................2-30
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................2-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................2-52
Systems.....................................................2-38
Where to Put the Restraint...........................2-40
Chime Level Adjustment..................................4-83
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-79
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................6-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-75
Finish Care.................................................6-78
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-76
Interior.......................................................6-73
Tires..........................................................6-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-80
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Door (cont.)
Power Locks................................................ 3-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................3-11
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................4-37
DIC Operation and Displays..........................4-38
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................4-45
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-41
Driving
At Night.....................................................5-13
Before a Long Trip......................................5-15
Defensive..................................................... 5-2
Drunk.......................................................... 5-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................5-15
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................5-16
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................5-14
Loss of Control...........................................5-12
Off-Road Recovery......................................5-11
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................5-20
Winter........................................................5-17
Driving for Better Fuel Economy.......................1-27
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................5-17
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones..........4-78E
EDR .............................................................8-16
Ejecting a CD................................................4-58
Electrical Equipment, Add-On............................6-82
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................6-86
Fuses........................................................6-83
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-83
Power Windows and Other Power Options......6-83
Rear Compartment Fuse Block......................6-89
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................6-82
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-19
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-19
Electronic Stability Control................................. 5-6
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light...........4-29
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................3-13
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................4-33
Ending a Call.................................................4-77
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........4-31
Compartment Overview................................6-14
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Fuel (cont.)
Filling the Tank............................................. 6-9
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 6-8
Gage .........................................................4-35
Gasoline Octane........................................... 6-6
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 6-7
Fuel Economy
Driving for Better.........................................1-27
Fuses...........................................................6-83
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................6-86
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-83
Rear Compartment Fuse Block......................6-89
Windshield Wiper.........................................6-82
G
Gages
Charge/Assist..............................................4-36
Fuel..........................................................4-35
Speedometer..............................................4-23
Tachometer.................................................4-23
Trip Odometer.............................................4-23
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 6-6
Specifications............................................... 6-7
Glove Box.....................................................3-36
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 8-6
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................6-39
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 4-3
Head Restraints............................................... 2-2
Headlamps....................................................4-10
Aiming .......................................................6-39
Bulb Replacement.......................................6-39
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................4-11
Delayed.....................................................4-11
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
On Reminder..............................................4-10
Headlamps Off in Park....................................4-11
Heated Seats................................................... 2-5
Heated Seats (If Equipped)................................ 1-9
Heater
Engine Coolant...........................................3-26
Highbeam On Light.........................................4-34
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................6-50
Highway Hypnosis...........................................5-15
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................5-16
Hood
Checking Things Under................................6-12
Release.....................................................6-12
Horn ............................................................... 4-3
How OnStar Service Works..............................1-28
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Lamps (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator....................................4-31
Reading.....................................................4-13
Trunk.........................................................4-13
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................2-24
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................2-42
Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running.....3-31
Lift Seat, Power............................................... 2-9
Light, Auto Stop Mode.....................................4-36
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................4-13
Parade Dimming..........................................4-13
Lights............................................................4-10
Airbag Readiness........................................4-25
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............4-28
Brake System Warning.................................4-27
Charging System.........................................4-27
Cruise Control.............................................4-34
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............4-30
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
Fuel Economy.............................................4-37
Highbeam On.............................................4-34
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
Oil Pressure...............................................4-33
On Reminder..............................................4-10
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................4-26
Safety Belt Reminders..................................4-24
Security.....................................................4-34
Tire Pressure..............................................4-30
Loading a CD................................................4-58Loading Your Vehicle.......................................5-20
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................3-10
Door ........................................................... 3-9
Lockout Protection.......................................3-12
Power Door .................................................. 3-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................3-11
Loss of Control...............................................
5-12
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............2-42
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 2-5
M
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
MaintenanceI.................................................. 7-3
MaintenanceII................................................. 7-4
Making a Call.................................................4-75
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................4-31
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process . . . 8-13
Manual Locks.................................................. 1-6
Manual Reclining Seatbacks............................... 2-6
Manual Seat.................................................... 1-7
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