trunk SATURN ION 2007 Owners Manual

To raise the seatback to an upright position, do
the following:
1. Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard
side of the seat, and lift the seatback.
2. Push the seatback until it re-engages.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could
move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
That could cause injury to the person
sitting there. Always push and pull on the
seatback to be sure it is locked.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it
is locked in place.
Rear Seats
Split Folding Rear Seat
You can fold either side of the rear seatback down
for more cargo space.
To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps:
1. Open the trunk and pull one or both of the small
handles located in the center of the trunk.
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Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle
the safety belts and return them to their normal
stowed position before folding a rear seat.
2. Once the handle is pulled, the seatback can
be pushed open through the trunk, or pulled
open from the inside of the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That
could cause injury to the person sitting
there. Always pull forward on the top of the
seatback at the area of the latch to be sure
it is locked.
{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not
provide the protection needed in a crash.
The person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that the
safety belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted.
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Keys.............................................................. 89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 91
Doors and Locks.......................................... 94
Door Locks................................................. 94
Power Door Locks....................................... 95
Delayed Locking.......................................... 95
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 96
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan).............. 96
Lockout Protection....................................... 97
Rear Doors (Coupe).................................... 97
Trunk.......................................................... 98
Windows...................................................... 100
Manual Windows....................................... 100
Power Windows........................................ 101
Sun Visors................................................ 102Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 103
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 103
Passlock
®.................................................. 103
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 104
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 104
Ignition Positions....................................... 105
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 108
Starting the Engine.................................... 108
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 110
Manual Transaxle Operation...................... 112
Parking Brake........................................... 115
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)............................ 116
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 118
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle)................................ 118
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 119
Engine Exhaust......................................... 120
Running the Engine While Parked............. 121
Section 2 Features and Controls
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This
is normal for any remote keyless entry system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have to
stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter
to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 91.
If you are still having trouble, see your retailer
or a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
With this feature, you can lock and unlock the
doors or the trunk from about 26 feet (8 m) away
using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Q(Lock):Press this
symbol on the RKE
transmitter to lock the
doors. This also
arms the theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on
page 103.
Your vehicle can be programmed so that the
parking lamps will ash and/or the horn will sound
when you lock the doors with the RKE transmitter.
See your retailer for more information on
programming this feature.
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W(Unlock):Press this symbol on the RKE
transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This also
disarms the theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 103. Press the button
again to unlock the rest of the doors.
Your vehicle can be programmed so that the
parking lamps will ash and/or the horn will sound
when you unlock the doors with the RKE
transmitter. See your retailer for more information
on programming this feature.
L(Panic Alarm):The RKE transmitter has an
instant panic alarm. Press the horn symbol
when the ignition is turned off. The horn will sound
and the parking lamps and dome lamp will ash
for up to two minutes. To stop the instant
panic alarm, press the symbol again.
V(Trunk):Press and hold this button for
approximately one second to open the trunk. If the
vehicle’s speed is faster than 2 mph (3 km/h),
the trunk will not open when this button is pressed.
The RKE transmitter is used to arm/disarm the
theft-deterrent system. The system will arm when
the lock button on the RKE transmitter pressed.
The system will disarm when the unlock button is
pressed.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your retailer. Remember to
bring any remaining transmitters with you
when you go to your retailer. When the retailer
matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once your retailer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum
of four transmitters matched to it.
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Trunk
To unlock the trunk from the outside, use the
vehicle key or if the vehicle has one, press the
trunk button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, if equipped.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk
lid open because carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can come into your vehicle. You
cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
If you must drive with the trunk lid open
or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System.
If you have air outlets on or under
the instrument panel, open them all
the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 120.
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Remote Trunk Release
Press the remote trunk
release button, located
on the lower left
side of the instrument
panel, to release
the trunk lid.
The remote trunk release will work when the
ignition is either in LOCK or ACC, the parking
brake is engaged, or the vehicle speed is less than
2 mph (3 km/h).
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk as it
could damage the handle. The emergency
trunk release handle is only intended to aid a
person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling
them to open the trunk from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk
release handle located on the inside of the trunk
lid. This handle will glow following exposure
to light. Pull the release handle and push the trunk
lid open from the inside to open the trunk.
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Roof Rack System
Your vehicle may have a roof rack system.
{CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of
your vehicle that is longer or wider than
the luggage carrier — like paneling,
plywood, a mattress and so forth — the
wind can catch it as you drive along. This
can cause you to lose control. What you
are carrying could be violently torn off,
and this could cause you or other drivers
to have a collision, and of course damage
your vehicle. You may be able to carry
something like this inside. But, never
carry something longer or wider than the
luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier
that weighs more than 100 lbs (45 kg) or
hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle
may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that
it rests on the slats as far forward as
possible and against the side rails, making
sure to fasten it securely.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 250.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are
driving, check frequently to ensure your cargo
is securely fastened.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. It
attaches to the oor of the trunk. Put small loads
behind the net.
The net is not for heavier loads. Store them as far
forward in the trunk as you can.
See your retailer for information on obtaining a
convenience net.
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Oil Pressure Light..................................... 177
Passlock®Warning Light............................ 178
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 178
Highbeam On Light................................... 179
Fuel Gage................................................. 179
Boost Gage............................................... 180
Message Center.......................................... 182
Low Traction Message.............................. 182
Traction Off Message................................ 182
Cruise Control Message............................ 183
Transaxle Fluid Hot Message.................... 183
Change Engine Oil Message..................... 183
Check Gage Message............................... 184
Power Steering Message........................... 184
Trunk Ajar Warning Message.................... 184Check Gas Cap Message......................... 185
Low Fuel Warning Message...................... 185
Error Message........................................... 185
Audio System(s)......................................... 186
Setting the Time (Without Date Display).... 187
Setting the Time (With Date Display)......... 188
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 190
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 195
Using an MP3........................................... 205
XM Radio Messages................................. 212
Radio Reception........................................ 214
Care of Your CDs..................................... 215
Care of the CD Player.............................. 215
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 215
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 215
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 160.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 143.
C. Horn. SeeHorn on page 142.
D. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield Wiper
Lever on page 146.
E. Boost Gage. SeeBoost Gage on page 180.
F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 142.
G. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 164.
H. Enhanced Traction System (ETS) (If Equipped).
SeeEnhanced Traction System (ETS) on
page 226.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 186.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 279.K. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 98.
L. Fog Lamp (If Equipped)/Dimmer Switch.
SeeFog Lamps on page 152andInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 152.
M. Cruise Control Switches. SeeCruise Control on
page 147.
N. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System (Without Air Conditioning) on page 155
orClimate Control System (With Air
Conditioning) on page 157.
O. Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle
Operation on page 110orManual Transaxle
Operation on page 112Manual Transaxle
Operation.
P. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 168.
Q. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 133.
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