door lock SATURN RELAY 2006 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-6
Safety Belts
.............................................1-22
Child Restraints
.......................................1-42
Airbag System
.........................................1-65
Restraint System Check
............................1-79
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-11
Windows
.................................................2-26
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-29
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-33
Mirrors
....................................................2-43
OnStar
®System
......................................2-44
Universal Home Remote System
................2-46
Storage Areas
.........................................2-50
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-26
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-33
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-49
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-81Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-38
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-46
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-48
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-52
Tires
......................................................5-53
Appearance Care
.....................................5-88
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-96
Electrical System
......................................5-96
Capacities and Specications
...................5-103
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-11
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Third Row Seat
Your vehicle may have a third row seat. It is a full
bench seat and may come with hideaway rear storage
bins. SeeHideaway Rear Storage Bins on page 2-56
for more information. The third row seat can be removed
and replaced, or with the seatback folded, it will lie
at with the hideaway rear storage bins.
Folding the Seatback(s)
To fold down either side of
the 50/50 split bench seat,
pull up on the lever
located on the back of the
seat you want to fold,
and push the seatback
down until it is locked into
place.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is
locked into place.
Returning the Seatback to an Upright
Position
{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.
To raise the seatback, do the following:
1. Move the second row seat completely forward by
using the manual adjustment bar under either the
front or rear of the seat cushion.
2. From the passenger’s or driver’s side sliding door,
pull up on the lever to release the seatback, then
push up on the seatback to raise the seat.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it
is locked into the upright position.
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Driver Position
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear
it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see
how, see “Seats” in the Index.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt
across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt
go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt is not long enough, seeSafety Belt
Extender on page 1-42.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height
that is right for you. SeeShoulder Belt Height
Adjustment on page 1-35.
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
The belt should go back out of the way.
Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the
way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage
both the belt and your vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height
adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt
is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be
away from your face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
To move it down, push
down on the button (A)
and move the height
adjuster to the desired
position. You can move the
height adjuster up by
pushing up on the shoulder
belt guide.
After you move the height adjuster to where you want it,
try to move it down without pushing the button down
to make sure it has locked into position.
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If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right
front passenger and/or the second row captain’s chairs
(if equipped), it is in the side of the seatback closest
to the door.
{CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an
airbag, the airbag might not inate properly or
it might force the object into that person
causing severe injury or even death. The path
of an inating airbag must be kept clear. Do
not put anything between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put anything on
the steering wheel hub or on or near any other
airbag covering. Do not let seat covers block
the ination path of a side impact airbag.
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks............................................2-11
Door Locks..................................................2-11
Power Door Locks........................................2-12
Delayed Locking...........................................2-13
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-14
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-14
Lockout Protection........................................2-14
Dual Sliding Doors........................................2-14
Power Sliding Door (PSD)..............................2-17
Liftgate........................................................2-24
Windows........................................................2-26
Power Windows............................................2-27
Manual Rear Quarter Windows.......................2-27
Power Rear Quarter Windows........................2-28
Sun Visors...................................................2-28
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-29
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-29
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-31
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-31Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-33
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-33
Ignition Positions..........................................2-33
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-34
Starting the Engine.......................................2-34
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-35
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-36
Parking Brake..............................................2-39
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-40
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-41
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-41
Engine Exhaust............................................2-42
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-42
Mirrors...........................................................2-43
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-43
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-44
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-44
OnStar
®System.............................................2-44
Universal Home Remote System......................2-46
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-47
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. They
could operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. The
children or others could be badly injured or
even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
This vehicle has a double sided key for the ignition and
the driver’s door lock.
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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” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your retailer or a
qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
You can lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors and the
liftgate using the remote keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry
transmitter shown here is
for a vehicle equipped
with the remote vehicle
start feature and dual
power sliding doors.
The remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your
vehicle will only contain the buttons specic to your
vehicle’s factory installed remote system features.
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/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has this
feature, you can start the engine from outside the
vehicle. See “Remote Vehicle Start” at the end of this
section for more detailed information.
Q(Lock):To lock all doors and the liftgate, press the
lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
SeePower Door Locks on page 2-12for more details on
the power door lock features. If your vehicle has the
content theft-deterrent system, the remote keyless entry
transmitter’s lock button may arm the system. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-29for more details.
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to lock your vehicle, the turn signal lamps may ash to
let you know the command has been received. If
you press the lock button again, within ve seconds, the
horn will sound and the turn signal lamps may ash
to let you know the vehicle is already locked. See “FOB
LOCK FEEDBACK” underDIC Vehicle Personalization
(Uplevel Only) on page 3-73for additional information.
"(Unlock):When you press unlock on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, only the driver’s door
will unlock. If you press unlock again within ve seconds,
all the doors and the liftgate will unlock. If you would
like all the doors to unlock the rst time you press
unlock, see “FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS” underDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-73.
If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system,
the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-29for more details.
When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle the turn signal lamps will ash to
let you know the command was received.
L(Remote Alarm):When you press the horn button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the turn
signal lamps will ash and the horn will sound. This will
allow you to attract attention, if needed.
Press this button again to stop the alarm from sounding.
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Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
+
(Power Sliding Door):If your vehicle has
one power sliding door, the remote keyless entry
transmitter will have a button with a van symbol on it.
Press and hold this button to open or close the
power sliding door. SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on
page 2-17.
*+(Dual Power Sliding Doors):If your vehicle
has dual power sliding doors, your remote keyless
entry transmitter will have two buttons that have a van
symbol on them. The van symbol on the left is for
the driver’s side sliding door and the van symbol on the
right is for the passenger’s side sliding door. Press
and hold the passenger’s or driver’s side button, with
the van symbol on it, to open or close the selected
power sliding door. SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on
page 2-17.
You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the
remote keyless entry transmitter even if the power
sliding door override switch(es), on the overhead
console, are active or inactive. SeePower Sliding Door
(PSD) on page 2-17for additional information.If the sliding door is closed and the power sliding door
button on the transmitter is pressed and held, the
vehicle’s doors will unlock and then the power sliding
door will open. If the power sliding door has been locked
using the manual door lock lever, you will need to
unlock the power sliding door before it can be opened
with the keyless entry transmitter sliding door button.
If your vehicle’s fuel ller door is opened, the driver’s side
power sliding door will not open completely. Do not try to
force the door. Once the fuel ller door is closed, the
driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry 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.
See your retailer to match transmitters to another
vehicle.
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