charging SATURN RELAY 2006 Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-16
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.......................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-17
Interior Lamps Control...................................3-18
Dome Lamp.................................................3-18
Entry Lighting...............................................3-18
Delayed Lighting...........................................3-19
Exit Lighting.................................................3-19
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-20Rear Reading Lamps....................................3-20
Cargo Lamp.................................................3-20
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-20
Overhead Console Switchbank.......................3-21
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-21
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-24
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current........3-25
Cigarette Lighter...........................................3-25
Climate Controls............................................3-26
Climate Control System.................................3-26
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-28
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-29
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-31
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-33
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-34
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-35
Trip Odometer..............................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-35
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-36
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light.............3-36
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-37
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-38
Charging System Light..................................3-40
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-40
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Charging System Light
The charging system light
will come on briey when
you turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not
running, as a check to
show you it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on,
or comes on while you are driving, you may have a
problem with the charging system. It could indicate that
you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving
while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two
parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still
work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need
both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light should come on briey when you turn the
ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it
xed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
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Battery
Press the information button until BATTERY displays.
This mode shows the current battery voltage.
If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a
DIC message will display. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-56for more information.
Your vehicle’s charging system regulates voltage based
on the state of the battery. The battery voltage may
uctuate when viewing this information on the DIC. This
is normal.
Oil Life
Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays.
This mode shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining
useful life. If you see OIL LIFE 99% on the display, that
means 99% of the current oil life remains. The engine
oil life system will alert you to change your oil on a
schedule consistent with your driving conditions.When the remaining oil life is low, the LOW OIL
PRESSURE message will appear on the display. You
should change your oil as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Oil on page 5-15. In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for
more information.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after
each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be
careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any
time other than when the oil has just been changed. It
cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system, seeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-18. The display will show 100%
when the system is reset.
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This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE
This message will display when there is a problem with
the generator and battery charging systems. Driving
with this problem could drain your battery. Turn off all
unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical
system checked by your retailer immediately.
This message will display and a chime will sound while
the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons
to acknowledge this message and to clear it from
the screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message will display if the gas cap is not on, or is
not fully tightened. Check the gas cap to ensure that
it is on properly. SeeFilling the Tank on page 5-6
for more information.
This message will display and a chime will sound while
the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to
acknowledge this message and to clear it from the
screen.
This message will continue to display for two seconds if
it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
DELAYED LOCKING
This message will display to inform the driver that even
though a door lock switch or the lock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter has been pressed, that
actual locking of the doors is being delayed because the
delayed locking feature has been activated in the DIC.
See “DELAYED LOCKING” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-73for more
information.
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Cargo Lamp...................................................3-20
Chains, Tire...................................................5-67
Charging System Light....................................3-40
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-43
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-94
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-48
Infants and Young Children...........................1-45
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-53
Older Children.............................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-61
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-52
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-120
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-25
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-93
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-91
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-89
Finish Care.................................................5-92
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-88
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-90
Tires..........................................................5-93Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-94
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-91
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-92
Climate Control System...................................3-26
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-31
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-28
Rear..........................................................3-29
Collision Damage Repair................................... 7-8
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-39
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-87
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-29
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-55
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-42
Heater, Engine............................................2-35
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-47
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-50
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn................7-12
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Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Interior Lamps Control.....................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-54
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-20
Cargo........................................................3-20
Dome........................................................3-18
Exterior......................................................3-15
Front Reading.............................................3-20
Interior Control............................................3-18
Rear Reading.............................................3-20LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-53
Level Control..................................................4-40
Liftgate..........................................................2-24
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-37
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-41
Brake System Warning.................................3-40
Charging System.........................................3-40
Cruise Control.............................................3-47
Highbeam On.............................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-48
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-43
Oil Pressure...............................................3-46
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-38
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder....................3-36
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-36
Security.....................................................3-47
TCS Warning Light......................................3-42
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-42
Lighting
Delayed.....................................................3-19
Entry.........................................................3-18
Exit...........................................................3-19
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