seats SATURN RELAY 2005 Owner's Manual

A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing
child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
{CAUTION:
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger’s airbag inates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child restraint
would be very close to the inating airbag.
Even though the passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal
airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag
(if equipped) under certain conditions, no
system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee
that an airbag will not deploy under some
unusual circumstance, even though it is turned
off. General Motors recommends that
rear-facing child restraints be secured in the
rear seat, even if the airbag is off.If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in
the right front seat position, move the seat as far
back as it will go before securing the forward-facing
child restraint. SeeManual Seats on page 1-2or
Six-Way Power Seats on page 1-3.
If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH
system, seeLower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on page 1-56.
There is no top strap anchor at the right front seating
position. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a
national or local law requires that the top strap be
anchored or if the instructions that come with the child
restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. See
Top Strap on page 1-53if your child restraint has one.
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You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the
child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the
instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure
the child in the child restraint when and as the
instructions say.
1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbags.
SeePassenger Sensing System on page 1-74.
General Motors recommends that rear-facing child
restraints be secured in a rear seat, even if the
airbag or airbags are off. If your child restraint is
forward-facing, move the seat as far back as it will
go before securing the child restraint in this
seat. SeeManual Seats on page 1-2orSix-Way
Power Seats on page 1-3.
When the passenger sensing system has turned off
the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags, the
off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator
should light and stay lit when you turn the ignition
to RUN or START. SeePassenger Airbag
Status Indicator on page 3-33.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get my
vehicle modied. How can I nd out whether
this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the front seats,
safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic
module (located under the driver’s seat), or
the instrument panel can affect the operation of the
airbag system. If you have questions, call
Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two
of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this
manual. SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on
page 7-2.
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors
and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing
its job, have it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt
is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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Storage Areas
Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store many
items. If the vehicle has an extended wheelbase, it can
carry even larger items. The oor pins that are used
to attach the seats, can be used to secure larger loads.
There may be additional storage areas behind the
seats. Pull the lid towards you to open the storage.
Glove Box
If the glove box has a lock, put your key into the lock
and turn the key counterclockwise. To open the
glove box, pull the latch release.
The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door
from lowering too far. Open the glove box until the door
is partway open, then pull the door down if you need
it fully opened.
To close the glove box, the door must be pushed up
past the detent. To lock the glove box, put your key into
the lock and turn the key clockwise.
Cupholder(s)
There are cupholders located below the center
instrument panel switchbank. The cupholders have a
rubber liner that can be removed, so that larger cups can
t into the cupholders. You can also remove the liner
to clean it.
To use the cupholders, pull the tray out. Push the tray
back when not in use.
Overhead Console (With Rail)
If your vehicle is equipped with an overhead console, it
may contain the following:
Reading lamps. SeeFront Reading Lamps on
page 3-18orRear Reading Lamps on page 3-18.
Switchbank. SeeOverhead Console Switchbank on
page 3-19.
OnStar®System buttons. SeeOnStar®System on
page 2-43.
HomeLink®Transmitter buttons. SeeHomeLink®
Wireless Control System on page 2-44.
See your retailer to purchase additional items for the rail
system.
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Overhead Console (Without Rail)
If your vehicle has an overhead console without the rail
system, it has two reading lights, a courtesy light,
and a switchbank. SeeOverhead Console Switchbank
on page 3-19for more information.
Floor Console Storage Area
If your vehicle has a storage compartment located on
the front console below the front cupholders. Pull up and
then forward on the handle to open the storage
compartment.
Folding Tray
Your vehicle may be
equipped with folding
convenience trays located
between seats. To use
each tray lift up on
the handle located on its
front end, while pulling
up on the tray to lock it into
place. There are four
cupholders on each tray.
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Second Row Center Console
If your vehicle has the second row center console, use
the following procedure to remove or install the
console.
Removing the Center Console
1. Locate the attachment lever in an opening on the
rear of the console
2. Pull the attachment lever upward to release the
attachment hook.
3. Lift the console up to remove it from the vehicle.
Replacing the Center Console
{CAUTION:
A second row center console that is not locked
into place properly can move around in a
crash or sudden stop. People in the vehicle
could be injured. Be sure to lock the console
into place properly when installing it.
1. Position the second row center console above the
forward oor attachments between the second row
bucket seats.
For information on installing the seats, seeRear
Seat Operation on page 1-6.
2. Place the console’s front hooks onto the forward
oor attachments.
3. Locate the attachment lever at the rear of the
console and pull up.
4. Rock the rear attachment bracket onto the oor
attachment and release the lever.
5. Pull up on the console to ensure the rear
attachment hook is latched.
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-27.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-109.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-30.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If
Equipped). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on
page 3-43.
F. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped). See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H. Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger Seatbelt
Reminder Indicator. SeePassenger Airbag
Status Indicator on page 3-33andPassenger Safety
Belt Reminder Light on page 3-32.I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-72.
J. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-14.
K. Interior Lamps Control. SeeInterior Lamps Control
on page 3-16. Instrument Panel Brightness Control.
SeeInstrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
M. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-37.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
O. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise Control on
page 3-10.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System on
page 3-24.
Q. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). SeeHeated
Seats on page 1-3.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-49.
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Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to your
vehicle may damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Check with your
retailer before adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current
Your vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used
to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment with a
maximum limit of 150 watts. If you try to use equipment
that requires more than the limit, a protection circuit
will cut the power supply. To reset the outlet, unplug the
item and plug it back in or turn the ignition key to
OFF or ACC and then back on. The power will
automatically restart when equipment that operates
within the limit is plugged in.The power outlet is located
behind the third row seats
on the passenger’s
side rear quarter trim
panel.
The power outlet is not designed for the following
electrical equipment and may not work properly if these
items are plugged into the power outlet:
Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as:
compressor-driven refrigerators and electric
power tools.
Other equipment requiring an extremely stable
power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle.
Operation
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
direct the airow inside of your vehicle.
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining
air to the oor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper
outlets and warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
oor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the
vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of
objects that could obstruct airow to the rear of
the vehicle.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging and
Defrosting” later in this section.
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Outside Air:This mode will be automatically selected
when your vehicle is in any mode except maximum
air conditioning.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan. The fan must
be turned on for the air conditioning compressor
to operate.
Temperature Control:Turn the center knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air
temperature inside your vehicle.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn the
air-conditioning system on or off. When it is pressed, an
indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that air conditioning is activated.
You may notice a slight change in engine performance
when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and
turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed
to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while
still maintaining the selected temperature.On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling
or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
#MAX (Maximum Air Conditioning):Turn the right
knob to this position for maximum air conditioning.
This will select air conditioning and recirculation
for maximum cooling of your vehicle. This mode directs
air to the instrument panel outlets.
Recirculation:This mode keeps outside air from
coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside
air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat
or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
This mode will automatically be selected when you
select maximum air conditioning.
((Heated Seats):Press this button to turn on the
heated seats. The button on the left controls the driver’s
seat and the button on the right controls the passenger’s
seat. SeeHeated Seats on page 1-3for additional
information.
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