trailer SATURN AURA HYBRID 2010 Owners Manual

When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is
raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up.
When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered
slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a
voltmeter gage or a voltage display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move
up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an
alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical
loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is
because the generator (alternator) may not be
spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power
that is needed for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at
high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer
loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output
and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase
engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of
some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without
being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels
of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC)message might be displayed, such as BATTERY
SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW
BATTERY. If this message is displayed, it is
recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads
as much as possible. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 4-41.
Battery Run-Down Protection
The battery run-down feature is designed to protect the
vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading lamps, or dome
lamp) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the
battery run-down protection system automatically shuts
the lamp off after 20 minutes. This prevents draining
of the battery.
To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following:
•Open any door.
•Press any Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
button.
•Press the power door lock switch.
•Press the remote trunk release.
•Turn the lamp that was left on to off and then to on
again.
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Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle............5-2
Defensive Driving...........................................5-2
Drunk Driving.................................................5-2
Control of a Vehicle........................................5-3
Braking.........................................................5-3
Antilock Brake System (ABS)...........................5-4
Braking in Emergencies...................................5-5
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)......................5-6
Traction Control System (TCS).........................5-7
Steering......................................................5-10
Off-Road Recovery.......................................5-11
Passing.......................................................5-12
Loss of Control.............................................5-12
Driving at Night............................................5-13Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads..................5-14
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.......................5-15
Highway Hypnosis........................................5-15
Hill and Mountain Roads................................5-16
Winter Driving..............................................5-17
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow.............................................5-19
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out.................5-20
Loading the Vehicle......................................5-20
Towing..........................................................5-25
Towing Your Vehicle.....................................5-25
Recreational Vehicle Towing...........................5-25
Towing a Trailer...........................................5-28
Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle
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4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals
1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs (1400−750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity for your vehicle.
Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to
tow a trailer.
Item Description Total
AMaximum Vehicle
Capacity Weight for
Example 1=453 kg
(1,000 lbs)
BSubtract Occupant
Weight 68 kg
(150 lbs)×2=136 kg (300 lbs)
CAvailable Occupant
and Cargo Weight=317 kg (700 lbs)
Example 1
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Here are some important things to consider before
recreational vehicle towing:
•What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations.
•How far will the vehicle be towed? Some vehicles
have restrictions on how far and how long they
can tow.
•Does the vehicle have the proper towing
equipment? See your dealer/retailer or trailering
professional for additional advice and equipment
recommendations.
•Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing
the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is
prepared to be towed. SeeBefore Leaving on a
Long Trip on page 5-15.
Dinghy Towing
When dinghy towing, the vehicle should be run at the
beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about
five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of
transmission components.
To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front with all four
wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the
towing vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn the
ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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Dolly Towing
Tow the vehicle with the two rear wheels on the ground
and the front wheels on a dolly:
To tow the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
a dolly:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Put the gear shift lever in P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a clamping device designed for towing.
5. Remove the key from the ignition.6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
Notice:Towing the vehicle from the rear could
damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed
from the rear.
Towing a Trailer
The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a
trailer.
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First Engine Oil Change After Every
40 000 km/25,000 Miles
•
Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks.
•Underbody 36-volt battery system cable visual
inspection for damage and cable replacement,
if needed.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
80 000 km/50,000 Miles
•
Engine air cleaner filter replacement. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6-20.
•Automatic transmission fluid and filter change
(severe service only) for vehicles mainly driven
in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or
mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a
trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid on page 6-22.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
160 000 km/100,000 Miles
•
Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires
inspection.An Emission Control Service.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
240 000 km/150,000 Miles
•
Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill, cooling
system and cap pressure check, and cleaning of
outside of radiator and air conditioning condenser
(or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). See
Engine Coolant on page 6-23.An Emission Control
Service.
•Engine accessory drive belt inspection for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious damage and
replacement, if needed.An Emission Control
Service.
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Storing a Favorite Station.................................1-17
Storing a Radio Station....................................4-55
Storing Name Tags.........................................4-72
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit......6-73
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................5-19
Sun Visors.....................................................3-17
Sunroof.........................................................3-37
Sunshade......................................................3-38
T
Tachometer....................................................4-23
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.......................................6-40
Telescopic Wheel.............................................. 4-3
Temperature – A, B, C....................................6-61
Text Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 8-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature....................................4-80
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................3-17
Content Theft-Deterrent................................3-17
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............3-19
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................3-19
Three-Way Calling..........................................4-77
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 4-3
Time, Setting..................................................4-52
Tire Sealant...................................................6-67Tire Size.......................................................6-45
Tires.............................................................6-43
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................6-79
Buying New Tires........................................6-58
Chains.......................................................6-64
Cleaning....................................................6-79
Different Size..............................................6-59
High-Speed Operation..................................6-50
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-65
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................6-49
Inspection and Rotation................................6-55
Pressure Light.............................................4-30
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-52
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-51
Sealant and Compressor Kit.................6-66, 6-73
Sidewall Labeling.........................................6-44
Terminology and Definitions...........................6-46
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-60
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-61
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-62
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-57
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................3-26
Torque Lock...................................................3-31
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-25
Towing a Trailer..........................................5-28
Your Vehicle...............................................5-25
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message...............6-53
TPMS Sensor Matching Process.......................6-54
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