SATURN VUE 2007 Owners Manual

s(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play
of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a
DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this button
again to continue playing the DVD.
While the DVD is playing, press the pause button
then press the fast forward button. The DVD
continues playing in a slow play mode. To cancel
slow play mode, press the play/pause button.
t(Previous Track/Chapter):Press this button
to return to the start of the current track or chapter.
Press this button again to go to the previous
track or chapter. This button might not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
u(Next Track/Chapter):Press this button to
advance to the beginning of the next track
or chapter. This button might not work when the
DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):The numeric
keypad provides the capability of direct chapter,
title, and track number selection.
\(Clear):Press this button, within three seconds
after entering a numeric selection to clear all
numeric inputs.
}10 (Double Digit Entries):Press the button, to
select chapter, title, and track numbers greater
than nine. Press this button before inputting
the number.
Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the
following:
1. Remove the battery compartment door
located on the bottom of the remote control.
2. Replace the two AA batteries in the
compartment. Make sure that they are
installed correctly, using the diagram on
the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery door securely.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long
period of time, remove the batteries and keep them
in a cool, dry place.
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DVD Player Error Messages
The video screen could display one of
the following:
Disc Load/Eject Error:This message displays
when there are disc load or eject problems.
Disc Format Error:This message displays, if the
disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side
up, or if the disc is damaged.
Disc Region Error:This message displays, if the
disc is not from a correct region.
No Disc Inserted:This message displays, if no
disc is present when the EJECT or DVD/AUX
button is pressed on the radio.
DVD Distortion
Video distortion could occur when operating
cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global
Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile
fax, or walkie talkies.
It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player
when operating one of these devices in or near
the vehicle.
*Excludes the OnStar
®System.
Cleaning the DVD Player
When cleaning the outside DVD faceplate and
buttons, use only a clean cloth dampened
with clean water.
Cleaning the Video Screen
When cleaning the video screen, use only a
clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care
when directly touching or cleaning the screen,
as damage could result.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls
can be adjusted at the
steering wheel. They
include the following:
xw:Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous radio station and
stay there. The radio seeks stations only with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for
two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep
sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a
few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press
either arrow again to stop scanning.While a CD is playing, press the up or the down
arrow to go to the next or previous track.
To scan the current CD, press and hold either
up or down arrow for more than two seconds.
The CD goes to the next track, plays the
rst 10 seconds, then goes to the next track.
Press either up or down arrow again to stop
scanning.
To scan all of the CDs loaded, press and
hold either up or down arrow for more than
four seconds. The CD goes to the next CD, plays
the rst 10 seconds of each track, then goes to
the next CD. Press either up or down arrow again
to stop scanning.
+−(Volume):Press the plus or minus button to
increase or to decrease the volume.
g(Mute):Press this button to silence the system.
Press this button again, to turn the sound on.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static during normal
radio reception can occur if items such as
cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic devices are
plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the item from the
accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with each other. For
better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost
the power levels during the day, and then reduce
these levels during the night. Static can also occur
when things like storms and power lines interfere
with radio reception. When this happens, try
reducing the treble on your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM
signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing under heavy
foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels could cause
loss of XM signal for a period of time. The
radio might display NO XM SIGNAL to indicate
interference.
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Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original
cases or other protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is
damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched,
the CD does not play properly or not at all. If the
surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth
or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it.
Make sure the wiping process starts from the center
to the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up
CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
Care of the CD and DVD Player
The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not
advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens
of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the
CD mechanism.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can withstand most car
washes without being damaged. If the mast should
ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by
hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still
tightened to the antenna base. If tightening is
required, tighten by hand.
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System
The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on
the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of
snow and ice build up for clear radio reception.
A vehicle with a sunroof might not get the
best performance from the XM™ system if the
sunroof is open.
Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can
interfere with the performance of the XM™ system.
Make sure the XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is
not obstructed.
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✍NOTES
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Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle............................................ 228
Driver Behavior......................................... 228
Driving Environment.................................. 229
Vehicle Design.......................................... 229
Defensive Driving...................................... 230
Drunken Driving........................................ 231
Control of a Vehicle.................................. 234
Braking...................................................... 234
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................. 235
Braking in Emergencies............................. 237
Traction Control System (TCS).................. 238
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.................. 239
Steering.................................................... 240
Off-Road Recovery.................................... 243
Passing..................................................... 243
Loss of Control.......................................... 245
Off-Road Driving........................................ 247Driving at Night......................................... 262
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads............ 264
City Driving............................................... 267
Freeway Driving........................................ 268
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................. 269
Highway Hypnosis..................................... 270
Hill and Mountain Roads........................... 270
Winter Driving........................................... 272
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow................................. 276
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out........... 277
Recovery Hook.......................................... 277
Loading Your Vehicle................................ 279
Towing........................................................ 284
Towing Your Vehicle................................. 284
Recreational Vehicle Towing...................... 285
Towing a Trailer........................................ 290
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
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Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
Whenever we drive, we are taking on an
important responsibility. This is true for any
motor vehicle — passenger car, van, truck, sport
utility. Driver behavior, the driving environment,
and the vehicle’s design all affect how well
a vehicle performs. But statistics show that the
most important factor, by far, is how we drive.
Knowing how these three factors work together
can help you understand how your vehicle
handles and what you can do to avoid many
types of crashes, including a rollover crash.
Driver Behavior
The single most important thing is this: everyone in
the vehicle, including the driver, should buckle up.
SeeSafety Belts: They Are for Everyone on
page 20. In fact, most serious injuries and fatalities
to unbelted occupants can be reduced or prevented
by the use of safety belts. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is signicantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat belt. In addition,
avoiding excessive speed, sudden or abrupt turns,
and drunken or aggressive driving can help make
trips safer and avoid the possibility of a crash,
especially a rollover crash. This section provides
many useful tips to help you drive more safely.
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Driving Environment
You can also help avoid a rollover or other
type of crash by being prepared for driving in
inclement weather, at night, or during other times
where visibility or traction may be limited, such
as on curves, slippery roads, or hilly terrain.
Unfamiliar surroundings can also have hidden
hazards.
To help you learn more about driving in different
conditions, this section contains information
about city, freeway, and off-road driving,
as well as other hints for driving in various
weather conditions.
Vehicle Design
According to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, utility vehicles have a signicantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Utility vehicles do have higher ground clearance
and a narrower track or shorter wheelbase than
passenger cars, to make them more capable
for off-road driving. Specic design characteristics
like these give the driver a better view of the
road, but also give utility vehicles a higher center
of gravity than other types of vehicles. This means
that you should not expect a utility vehicle to
handle the same way a vehicle with a lower center
of gravity, like a car, would in similar situations.
But driver behavior factors are far more often
the cause of a utility vehicle rollover than are
environmental or vehicle factors. Safe driver
behavior and understanding the environment
in which you will be driving can help avoid
a rollover crash in any type of vehicle, including
utility vehicles.
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Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is:
Drive defensively.
Please start with a very important safety device in
your vehicle: Buckle up. SeeSafety Belts: They
Are for Everyone on page 20.{CAUTION:
Defensive driving really means “Be ready
for anything.” On city streets, rural roads,
or expressways, it means “Always expect
the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians
or other drivers are going to be careless
and make mistakes. Anticipate what they
might do and be ready. Rear-end collisions
are about the most preventable of
accidents. Yet they are common. Allow
enough following distance. Defensive
driving requires that a driver concentrate
on the driving task. Anything that distracts
from the driving task makes proper
defensive driving more difficult and can
even cause a collision, with resulting
injury. Ask a passenger to help do these
things, or pull off the road in a safe place to
do them. These simple defensive driving
techniques could save your life.
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