door lock SATURN ION 2007 User Guide

Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
With this feature, the doors will automatically lock
when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P) for
vehicles with an automatic transaxle, or the vehicle
speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) for
vehicles with a manual transaxle. The doors will
automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off.
To turn the automatic door locking feature on or
off, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off
and all of the doors closed.
2. Press and hold the power door lock button in
the lock position until the horn chirps twice.
To turn the automatic door unlocking feature on or
off, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off
and all of the doors closed.
2. Press and hold the power door lock button in
the unlock position until the horn chirps twice.
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan)
Your vehicle has rear door security locks.
These prevent passengers from opening the rear
doors from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door. You
must open the rear
doors to access them.
The label depicting
lock and unlock
positions is located
near the lock.
To set the locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and
turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
Security Lock
Label shown
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When you want to open a rear door when the
security lock is on, do the following:
1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the
power door lock switch, or by lifting the
rear door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the
following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot
and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position.
Lockout Protection
If you press the power door lock switch when the
key is in the ignition and any door is open, all
the doors will lock and the driver’s door will unlock.
Be sure to remove the key from the ignition
when locking your vehicle.
The lockout protection can be overridden by
pressing and holding the power door lock in the
lock position for three seconds.
Rear Doors (Coupe)
Your vehicle has a driver’s and passenger’s side
rear access door. To open the rear access
doors, rst you must open the driver’s or
passenger’s door.
Then use the handle located on the front edge of
the rear door to open it.
When closing the doors, the rear door must be
closed and latched before you can close the
driver’s or passenger’s door.
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Power Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets
in a vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be overcome from
extreme heat in warm or hot weather and
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could be
badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the keys in
the ignition and they could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave the keys in
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a vehicle with children. When there are
children in the rear seats use the window
lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
If your vehicle has power
windows, switches
located on the driver’s
door armrest control
each of the windows.
In addition, each passenger door has a window
switch that controls that door’s window. To operate
each window, press the switch forward to close
the window and rearward to open it.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
used to arm/disarm the theft-deterrent system.
Your vehicle’s theft-deterrent system can be
programmed to three different modes.
Active Arming:The system will arm when the
lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
The system will disarm when the unlock button
is pressed.
Passive Arming:Passive Arming can only be
enabled by the retailer. If enabled, the system will
arm itself one minute after the ignition is turned
off and the driver’s door has been opened
and closed. If the lock button on the transmitter is
pressed before the minute has passed, the
system will arm immediately. The system will
disarm when the unlock button is pressed.If you accidentally set off the alarm when
entering/exiting the vehicle, you can shut it off by
pressing any button on the RKE transmitter
other than the panic alarm button.
If you hear three horn chirps when you press the
unlock button on the RKE transmitter, this
indicates that the alarm was triggered while you
were away from your vehicle.
Passlock®
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock®
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock
®is a passive theft-deterrent system.
Passlock®enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder
is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is
not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered
with, fuel is disabled.
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R(RUN):This is the position the switch returns to
after you start your engine and release the
switch. The switch stays in the RUN position when
the engine is running. But even when the ignition
is not running, you can use RUN to operate
your electrical accessories and to display some
warning and indicator lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ACC or RUN position with the engine
off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if
the battery is allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
/(START):This position starts the engine. When
the engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch will return to RUN for normal driving.
A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s
door while in LOCK or ACC, when the key has not
been removed from the ignition.
Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember
to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after it
has been parked for an extended period of time.
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Shift Lock Release
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the
following procedure allows the ignition to be turned
to LOCK and for ignition key removal in case of
a dead battery or low voltage battery.
1. Make sure the shift lever is in PARK (P).
2. Using a tool, pry off the cover from the bottom
of the steering column.3. Place your nger into the access hole and
locate the plunger.
4. Press and hold the plunger toward the driver’s
door while turning the ignition key to LOCK.
Remove the key.
Have your vehicle serviced at your retailer as
soon as possible.
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) feature which will allow the radio, wipers,
power windows, sunroof and the rear power outlet
to work after the ignition is turned off.
Your radio will work when the ignition key is in
RUN or ACC (Accessory). Once the key is turned
from RUN to LOCK, the radio will continue to
work for up to 10 minutes or until any door
is opened.
Starting the Engine
Automatic Transaxle
Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
The engine will not start in any other position — that
is a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift
into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is
stopped.
Manual Transaxle
The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the
parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to
the oor and start the engine. Your vehicle
will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way
down — that is a safety feature.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn
the ignition to START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down
as your engine gets warm. Do not race the
engine immediately after starting it. Operate
the engine and transaxle gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all moving parts.
Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled
Cranking System. This feature assists in
starting the engine and protects the electrical
system. If the ignition key is turned to START,
and then released when the engine begins
cranking, the engine will continue cranking
until the vehicle starts or until it exceeds the
maximum cranking time allowed, approximately
15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage.
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Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like
other vehicles) look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply into
the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be
seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things
appear farther away than they really are.
OnStar®System
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and
live advisors to provide you with a wide range
of safety, security, information, and convenience
services. If your airbags deploy, the system is
designed to make an automatic call to OnStar
®
Emergency advisors who can request emergency
services be sent to your location. If you lock
your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar
®at
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to
unlock your doors. If you need roadside
assistance, press the OnStar
®button and they
can contact Roadside Service for you.
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OnStar®service is provided to you subject to the
OnStar®Terms and Conditions. You may
cancel your OnStar®service at any time by
contacting OnStar®as provided below. A complete
OnStar®Owner’s Guide and the OnStar®Terms
and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s
OnStar
®Subscriber glove box literature. For more
information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca,
contact OnStar
®at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or
press the OnStar
®button to speak with an
OnStar®advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Not all OnStar
®features are available on all
vehicles. To check if your vehicle is equipped to
provide the services described below, or for a
full description of OnStar
®services and system
limitations, see the OnStar®Owner’s Guide in your
glove box or visit onstar.com.
OnStar®Services
For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®,
the Safe & Sound Plan, or the Directions &
Connections
®Plan is included for one year
from the date of purchase. You can extend
this plan beyond the rst year, or upgrade
to the Directions & Connections
®Plan.For more information, press the OnStar
®button to
speak with an advisor. Some OnStar®services
(such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Location Assistance) may not be available
until you register with OnStar
®.
Available Services with Safe &
Sound®Plan

Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Advanced Automatic Crash Notication (AACN)
(If equipped)
Link to Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
OnStar®Vehicle Diagnostics
GM®Goodwrench®On Demand Diagnostics
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling with
30 complimentary minutes
OnStar®Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only)
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Dome Lamp
The dome lamp switch has three positions.
ON:The lamp will stay on as long as the switch
is in this position.
DOOR:The lamp will come on when a door is
opened. See “Entry Lighting” for more information.
OFF:The lamp will not come on as long as the
switch is in this position.
Entry Lighting
If the dome lamp is to DOOR, the lamps inside
your vehicle will come on when any door is
opened. In addition, the light will come on when
the Remote Keyless Entry Unlock button is
on. It will stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is
opened. After the door is opened the light will
remain on and stay on for 20 seconds after
the doors are closed, or until you put the key in
the ignition and turn the key to RUN. The light will
then gradually dim until it is no longer lit.
Map Lamps
These lamps are located on the headliner above
the rearview mirror. To turn the lamps on, press the
lens. Press the lens again to turn them off.
Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle has a battery saver feature designed
to protect the vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition
is turned off, the battery rundown protection
system automatically turns the lamp off after
20 minutes. This prevents draining of the battery.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
The accessory power outlets can be used to
connect electrical equipment such as a cellular
phone or CB radio.
The accessory power outlets are located in the
middle and rear of the center console.
The front accessory power outlet has electrical
power available to it all the time. The rear
accessory power outlet only has electrical power
when the ignition key is turned on or the vehicle is
operating on Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 108.
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