lock SATURN VUE 2004 Owners Manual

On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in
NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway
and try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all
the way to the oor. If the starter works when the
clutch is not pushed all the way down, contact your
Saturn retailer for service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-23if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do
not start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), contact your Saturn retailer for service.
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
With a manual transaxle, the key should come out
only in LOCK.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Rear Drive
Module and
Power Transfer
Unit (except
with
3.5L V6 engine)VERSATRAK
®Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378514,
in Canada 88901045).
Rear Drive
Module (with
3.5L V6 engine)VERSATRAK
®Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378514,
in Canada 88901045).
Transfer Case
(with 3.5L V6
engine)Synthetic Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378261,
in Canada 10953455).
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood, Liftgate
Door and rear
folding seat
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Sunroof TrackLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Roadside Assistance Program
For vehicles purchased in the U.S. call 1-800-553-6000
(TTY: 1-800-833-6000).
For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1-800-268-6800.
As the proud owner of a new Saturn vehicle, you
are automatically enrolled in the Saturn Roadside
Assistance Program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
in the city or travel the open road. Saturn’s Roadside
Assistance toll-free number is staffed by courteous and
capable Roadside Assistance Representatives who
are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest Saturn
retailer for warranty service or in the event of
a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided
when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.)
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Saturn Retailer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Saturn’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representatives:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
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Model, year, color, and license plate number
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number and delivery
date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember we are only a phone call
away. Saturn Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000;
text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-6000.
Saturn reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Saturn’s
judgment, the claims become excessive in frequency
or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Saturn reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
Saturn Roadside Assistance program accessible
from anywhere in Canada or the United States.
Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information book.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles,
has a number of sophisticated computer systems that
monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s
performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle
computers to monitor emission control components to
optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for air bag
deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock
braking and to help the driver control the vehicle
in difficult driving situations. Some information may be
stored during regular operations to facilitate repair
of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only
in a crash or near crash event by computer systems
commonly called event data recorders (EDR).
In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such
as the Air Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
in your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such
as engine speed, brake applications, throttle position,
vehicle speed, safety belt usage, air bag readiness, air
bag performance data, and the severity of a collision.
This information has been used to improve vehicle
crash performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety.
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these
on-board systems do not record sounds, such as
conversation of vehicle occupants.
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A
About Driving Your Vehicle.................................... ii
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature................3-72
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-54
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid.......................5-40
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-98
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-45, 3-47, 3-53
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-30
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-21
Air Conditioning..............................................3-21
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-28
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-7
Airbag Systems..............................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-57
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-54
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-56
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-54
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?........................................1-55
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-53
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-50All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-51
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-12
AM ...............................................................3-74
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-43
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-75
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System..........................................3-75
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-31
Appearance Care............................................5-89
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-92
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-95
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-89
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-92
Finish Damage............................................5-95
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-96
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-22
Audio Output..................................................3-64
Audio System(s).............................................3-42
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-43
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-75
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-75
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-75
Radio with CD....................................3-45, 3-49
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Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-7
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-34
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-33
Heater, Engine............................................2-17
Low Warning Light.......................................3-34
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-31
Cooling System..............................................5-34
Cruise Control........................................3-11, 3-14
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn.................. 7-9
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government.............................................. 7-9
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government.................................... 7-8
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information......... 7-9
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-17
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-40
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-3Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-22
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-8
Dinghy Towing (All-Wheel Drive and
Front-Wheel Drive with VTi Transaxle)............4-46
Dinghy Towing (Manual or Five-Speed
Automatic Transaxle*)...................................4-47
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature.................3-74
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive Vehicles)..............4-48
Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles)..........4-48
Dome Lamp...................................................3-19
Door
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-15
Seat Height Adjuster...................................... 1-3
Six-Way Power Seat...................................... 1-3
Driver Behavior................................................ 4-2
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-30
City...........................................................4-35
Defensive..................................................... 4-3
Drunken....................................................... 4-4
Environment................................................. 4-2
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If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-42
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer......................4-56
Ignition Positions.............................................2-14
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-69
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-26
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-19
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-99
Interior Lamps................................................3-19
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-45
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-17
Fog Lamps.................................................5-57
Interior.......................................................3-19Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-15, 1-23
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-42
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-25
Liftgate..........................................................2-10
Liftgate Lamps................................................3-19
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-31
Battery Warning..........................................3-29
Brake System Warning.................................3-30
Change Engine Oil......................................3-39
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-33
Gate Ajar...................................................3-40
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-34
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-42
Low Traction...............................................3-33
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-35
Oil Pressure...............................................3-38
Reduced Engine Power................................3-39
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-28
Security.....................................................3-39
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-40
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Light (cont.)
TCS Warning Light......................................3-32
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-32
Up-Shift.....................................................3-30
Load Floor Storage Box...................................2-37
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-49
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-18
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-34
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-42
Low Traction Light..........................................3-33
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-4
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-9
Maintenance Record....................................6-18
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-16
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-14
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-61
Making Turns.................................................4-59
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-35
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle............................................2-15
Fluid..........................................................5-27
Operation...................................................2-21
Manual Windows............................................2-11
Map Lamps....................................................3-20
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-31
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Mirrors (cont.)
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-29
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-29
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-34
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-34
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-14
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-16
O
Odometer......................................................3-27
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-38
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-36
OnStar®Services............................................2-35
OnStar®System.............................................2-35OnStar
®Virtual Advisor....................................2-36
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-18
Operation......................................................3-21
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-23
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-34
Manual Mirrors............................................2-33
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34
Owner Checks and Services.............................6-10
Owner Publications.........................................7-10
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-24
Shifting Out of............................................2-26
Parking
Brake........................................................2-23
Over Things That Burn.................................2-27
Parking on Hills..............................................4-60
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-26
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-23
Passing.................................................4-15, 4-59
Passlock
®......................................................2-13
Playing a CD.................................................3-47
Playing the Radio...........................3-43, 3-45, 3-50
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Playing the Single CD Player...........................3-54
Playing the Six-Disc CD Player.........................3-56
Power............................................................. 1-3
Accessory Outlets........................................3-20
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-98
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-39
Windows....................................................2-12
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-28
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-49
Radio Personalization......................................3-62
Radios..........................................................3-42
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-43
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-75
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-75
Radio with CD....................................3-45, 3-49
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-43
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-43Radios (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-72
Understanding Reception..............................3-74
RDS Messages..............................................3-53
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-62
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-23
Rear Window Wiper/Washer.............................3-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display....................................2-29
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-29
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recovery Hook...............................................4-45
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-46
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-39
Remote Control..............................................3-68
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-82
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-78
Removing the Wheel.......................................5-82
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