low beam SATURN VUE 2007 User Guide

To adjust the vertical aim:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 313for more information.
2. Locate the aim dot on the lens of the
low-beam headlamp.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to the
aim dot on the low-beam headlamp. Record
the distance.4. At the wall measure from the ground
upward (A) to the recorded distance
from Step 3 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall
the width of the vehicle at the height of the
mark in Step 4.
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp to improve
beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a
headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up
which may cause damage to the headlamp.
6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a
piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the
headlamp not being adjusted. This allows
only the beam of light from the headlamp
being adjusted to be seen on the at surface.
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7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws,
which are under the hood near each headlamp
assembly.
The adjustment screw can be turned with a
6 mm socket.
8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until
the headlamp beam is aimed to the
horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle
of the beam.9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is
positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal
tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows
the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the
right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim.
10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite
headlamp.
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Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement
Bulbs on page 364.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
A. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
B. Low-beam Headlamp/Daytime Running
Lamp (DRL)
C. High-beam Headlamp
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws holding each of
the license plate lamps to the fascia.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward
through the fascia opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
license plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up 3156
CHMSL W5W
Front Turn Signal/Parking 3157K
Headlamps
High-beam 9005 or HB3
Low-beam/DRL 9006 or HB4
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamp and
Taillamp3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer/retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear and cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 420for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and
are removed in different ways. For proper type and
length, seeNormal Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 434.
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Front Console Storage Area........................ 132
Fuel............................................................ 306
Additives.................................................. 307
California Fuel.......................................... 307
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 311
Filling Your Tank...................................... 309
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 308
Gage....................................................... 181
Gasoline Octane...................................... 306
Gasoline Specications............................ 306
Low Warning Light................................... 181
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 409
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 410
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 411
Windshield Wiper..................................... 409
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 174
Fuel......................................................... 181
Speedometer........................................... 163
Tachometer.............................................. 164
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 306
Specications........................................... 306Gate Ajar Light............................................ 180
Glove Box................................................... 132
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 445
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 142
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 355
Headlamps.........................................149, 358
Bulb Replacement.................................... 358
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 150
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 144
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps...... 361
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 358
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 144
Heated Seats................................................ 11
Heater......................................................... 155
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat.......................... 10
Highbeam On Light..................................... 180
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 270
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 270
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 312
Release................................................... 313
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Horn............................................................ 142
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 25
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 331
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 109
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 45
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 374
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 140
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 152
Cluster..................................................... 162
Interior Lamps............................................. 152
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 348
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 96
Keys............................................................. 95
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 367
Lamps
Dome....................................................... 153
Footwell................................................... 153
Map ......................................................... 153
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 55
License Plate Lamps................................... 364
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide..................................... 103
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 165
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 171
Battery Warning....................................... 169
Brake System Warning............................. 170
Change Engine Oil................................... 179
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator............ 180
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 173
Gate Ajar................................................. 180
Highbeam On.......................................... 180
Low Coolant Warning............................... 174
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 181
Low Traction............................................ 173
Malfunction Indicator................................ 175
Oil Pressure............................................. 178
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Light (cont.)
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 166
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 165
Reduced Engine Power............................ 179
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 164
Security................................................... 179
Service Vehicle Soon............................... 180
TCS Warning Light.................................. 172
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning................................................ 172
Up-Shift................................................... 169
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 153
Lights.......................................................... 149
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 144
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 144
Interior Lamps.......................................... 152
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 279
Lockout Protection....................................... 103
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 101
Door........................................................ 100
Lockout Protection................................... 103
Power Door............................................. 101
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 101
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 102Loss of Control........................................... 245
Low Coolant Warning Light.......................... 174
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 181
Low Traction Light....................................... 173
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 11
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 423
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 428
At Least Once a Month............................ 428
At Least Once a Year.............................. 429
Introduction.............................................. 418
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 425
Maintenance Record................................ 436
Maintenance Requirements...................... 418
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 434
Owner Checks and Services.................... 427
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 432
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 420
Using....................................................... 418
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 418
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 175
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