instrument panel SATURN VUE 2009 Owners Manual

Coolant Surge Tank
Pressure Cap
Notice:If the pressure cap is not
tightly installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
If you need to replace your coolant
surge tank pressure cap, see
your retailer.
Engine Overheating
There is a coolant temperature
warning light on your vehicle’s
instrument panel. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
on page 3-34.
If Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine
{CAUTION
Steam from an overheated engine
can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down. Wait
until there is no sign of steam or
coolant before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when your
engine is overheated, the liquids
in it can catch re. You or others
could be badly burned. Stop your
engine if it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.Notice:If the engine catches re
because of being driven with
no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming From
Your Engine
If you get an engine overheat
warning, but see or hear no steam,
the problem may not be too serious.
Sometimes the engine can get a little
too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high-speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
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Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS is designed to warn the
driver when a low tire pressure
condition exists. TPMS sensors are
mounted onto each tire and wheel
assembly, excluding the spare tire
and wheel assembly. The TPMS
sensors monitor the air pressure in
the vehicle’s tires and transmit the
tire pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
When a low tire pressure condition
is detected, the TPMS illuminates
the low tire pressure warning light on
the instrument panel cluster.The low tire pressure warning light
comes on at each ignition cycle
until the tires are inated to
the correct ination pressure.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather
when the vehicle is rst started, and
then turn off as you start to drive.
This may be an early indicator
that the air pressure in the tire(s)
are getting low and need to be
inated to the proper pressure.
A Tire and Loading Information
label, attached to your vehicle,
shows the size of your vehicle’s
original equipment tires and
the correct ination pressure for
your vehicle’s tires when they
are cold. SeeLoading the Vehicle
on page 4-28, for an example of the
Tire and Loading Information
label and its location on your
vehicle. Also seeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-49.Your vehicle’s TPMS system can
warn you about a low tire pressure
condition but it does not replace
normal tire maintenance. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-56andTires on page 5-43.
Notice:Liquid tire sealants could
damage the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) sensors. Sensor
damage caused by using a tire
sealant is not covered by your
warranty. Do not use liquid tire
sealants.
TPMS Malfunction Light
The TPMS will not function properly
if one or more of the TPMS
sensors are missing or inoperable.
When the system detects a
malfunction, the low tire warning
light ashes for about one minute
and then stays on for the
remainder of the ignition cycle.
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Leather
A soft cloth dampened with
water can be used to remove dust.
If a more thorough cleaning is
necessary, a soft cloth dampened
with a mild soap solution can be
used. Allow the leather to dry
naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
Never use steam to clean leather.
Never use spot lifters or spot
removers on leather. Many
commercial leather cleaners and
coatings that are sold to preserve
and protect leather may permanently
change the appearance and
feel of the leather and are not
recommended. Do not use silicone
or wax-based products, or those
containing organic solvents to clean
the vehicle’s interior because they
can alter the appearance by
increasing the gloss in a non-uniform
manner. Never use shoe polish on
leather.
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces
A soft cloth dampened with
water may be used to remove
dust. If a more thorough cleaning
is necessary, a clean soft cloth
dampened with a mild soap solution
can be used to gently remove dust
and dirt. Never use spot lifters or
removers on plastic surfaces. Many
commercial cleaners and coatings
that are sold to preserve and
protect soft plastic surfaces may
permanently change the appearance
and feel of the interior and are not
recommended. Do not use silicone
or wax-based products, or those
containing organic solvents to
clean the vehicle’s interior because
they can alter the appearance by
increasing the gloss in a non-uniform
manner.Some commercial products may
increase gloss on the instrument
panel. The increase in gloss may
cause annoying reections in the
windshield and even make it difficult
to see through the windshield under
certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{CAUTION
Do not bleach or dye safety
belts. It may severely weaken
them. In a crash, they might
not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety belts only
with mild soap and lukewarm
water.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for the
vehicle. It appears on a plate in the
front corner of the instrument panel,
on the driver side. It can be seen
through the windshield from outside
the vehicle. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certication and Service
Parts labels and the certicates of
title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code helps identify
the vehicle’s engine, specications,
and replacement parts. See “Engine
Specications” underCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-86for the
vehicle’s engine code.
Service Parts
Identication Label
This label is on the inside of the
glove box. It is very helpful if parts
need to be ordered. The label
has the following information:
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special
equipment
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything
electrical to the vehicle unless you
check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment
can damage the vehicle and the
damage would not be covered
by the vehicle’s warranty. Some
add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from
working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle’s battery, even if the vehicle
is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 1-56.
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Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is
protected by a circuit breaker and a
fuse. If the motor overheats due
to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will
stop until the motor cools. If the
overload is caused by some
electrical problem, have it xed.
Power Windows and
Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block
protect the power windows and
other power accessories. When the
current load is too heavy, the
circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the
problem is xed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by
fuses. This greatly reduces
the chance of circuit overload and
re caused by electrical problems.
There are two fuse blocks — the
underhood fuse block, and the
instrument panel fuse block.
To identify and check fuses and
relays, refer to the Fuse Usage
Chart on the inside surface of the
fuse panel door.
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
located on the passenger side
of the lower console.
Pull the latch of the fuse box cover
straight back to access the fuses.
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FusesUsage
PWR SEAT Power Seat PASS
P/WIN Passenger Side
Power Window
DRIV
P/WIN Driver Side Power
Window
S/ROOF Sunroof ModuleFuses Usage
CIGAR Cigarette Lighter
ECM/TCM Engine Control
Module (ECM)/
Transmission
Control Module
(TCM)
FSCM Fuel Storage Control
Module
Fuses
Usage
ISRVM Inside Rearview
Mirror
CLUSTER Instrument Panel
Cluster
AIR BAG Airbag System
OSRVM Outside Rearview
Mirror
KEY CAP Key Capture
Solenoid
WHL S/W Steering Wheel
Switch
F/DR LCK Front Driver
Door Lock
APO2 Accessory Power
Outlet 2
BCM (VB3) Body Control Module
(BCM) (VB3)
DR LCK Door Lock
BCM (VB6) Body Control
Module (VB6)
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Fuses Usage
4WD/ESCMAll-Wheel Drive
System
ABSAntilock Brake
System Module
A/C CLTCHAir Conditioning
Compressor
BLWR MTR Blower Motor
AMP Amplier
HORN Horn
ABSAntilock Brake
System Module
I/P BECInstrument Panel
Bussed Electrical
CenterFuses Usage
FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps
I/P BECInstrument Panel
Bussed Electrical
Center
DRLDaytime Running
Light
T/LAMP RTRight Turn and
Parking Lamps
T/LAMP LTLeft Turn and
Parking Lamps
TRLR
T/LAMPTrailer Parking
Lamps
HDLPHILTPassenger Side
High-Beam
HeadlampFuses Usage
STOP LP Stoplamps
DEFOG Defroster Fog
HDLP
LO RTDriver Side
Low-Beam
Headlamp
HDLP
LO LTPassenger Side
Low-Beam
Headlamp
HDLP
HI RTDriver Side
High-Beam
Headlamp
OSRVM
HTROutside Rearview
Mirror Heating
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Normally, concerns can be quickly
resolved at this level.
STEP TWO:Should you need
additional assistance, in the U.S.,
contact the Saturn Customer
Assistance Center by calling
1-800-553-6000. In Canada, call the
Saturn Customer Communication
Centre at 1-800-263-1999. A Saturn
Customer Assistance Center team
member will handle your call and
assist in providing product and
warranty information, the nearest
retailer location, roadside assistance,
brochures, literature and discuss any
concerns you may have.We encourage you to call the toll-free
number in order to give your inquiry
prompt attention. Please have the
following information available to
give the Customer Assistance
Representative:
Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN). This 17-digit number can
be found on the vehicle
registration or title, on the upper
driver side corner of the
instrument panel, or on your
roadside assistance key card.
The name of your selling and
servicing retail facility.
Vehicle delivery date and present
mileage.
Your daytime and evening phone
numbers.When contacting Saturn, please
remember that your concern
will likely be resolved at a retailer’s
facility. That is why we suggest
you follow Step One rst.
STEP THREE (U.S. Owners):
Both Saturn and its retailers are
committed to making sure you are
completely satised with your Saturn
vehicle. However, if you continue to
remain unsatised after following the
procedure outlined in Steps One and
Two, Saturn and its retailers offer the
additional assistance of a neutral
party through our voluntary
participation in a mediation/
arbitration program called Better
Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line.
The BBB Auto Line Program is an
out-of-court program administered by
the Council of Better Business
Bureaus to settle automotive
disputes regarding vehicle repairs or
the interpretation of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. This program is
available at no cost to you, our
customer.
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A
About Driving Your Vehicle......... ii
Accessories and
Modications...................... 5-3
Accessory Power.................2-17
Accessory Power Outlets......3-16
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....1-57
Additional Required Services,
Scheduled Maintenance....... 6-6
Additives, Fuel...................... 5-6
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................5-79
Adjustment
Chime Level....................3-93
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.......5-17
Air Conditioning...................3-17
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment...................3-24
Airbag
Readiness Light................3-29
Airbag System.....................1-42
Adding Equipment to
Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-57
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?.....................1-49Airbag System (cont.)
Passenger Sensing
System........................1-51
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-56
What Makes an Airbag
Inate?........................1-49
What Will You See After
an Airbag Inates?........1-50
When Should an Airbag
Inate?........................1-47
Where Are the Airbags?.....1-45
Airbags
Passenger Status
Indicator.......................3-30
All-Wheel Drive....................5-35
All-Wheel Drive Disabled
Light...............................3-40
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)
System............................. 4-9
Antenna
Fixed Mast......................3-93
Antenna, XM™ Satellite
Radio Antenna System......3-93
Antilock Brake
System (ABS).................... 4-6
Warning Light...................3-32Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.............5-77
Care of Safety Belts..........5-74
Chemical Paint Spotting.....5-78
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
Lenses........................5-75
Fabric/Carpet...................5-73
Finish Care......................5-76
Finish Damage.................5-78
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces......................5-74
Interior Cleaning...............5-72
Leather...........................5-74
Sheet Metal Damage........5-78
Tires...............................5-77
Underbody Maintenance....5-78
Washing Your Vehicle........5-75
Weatherstrips...................5-75
Windshield and Wiper
Blades.........................5-76
Assistance Program,
Roadside.......................... 7-6
Audio System......................3-64
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls.......................3-92
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual . . . 3-81
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Older Children..................1-23
Securing a Child
Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position................1-37
Securing a Child Restraint
in the Right Front
Seat Position................1-39
Systems..........................1-29
Where to Put the
Restraint......................1-30
Chime Level Adjustment........3-93
Circuit Breakers...................5-80
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.............5-77
Exterior Lamps/Lenses......5-75
Fabric/Carpet...................5-73
Finish Care......................5-76
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces......................5-74
Interior............................5-72
Leather...........................5-74
Tires...............................5-77
Underbody Maintenance....5-78
Washing Your Vehicle........5-75Cleaning (cont.)
Weatherstrips...................5-75
Windshield and Wiper
Blades.........................5-76
Climate Control System.........3-17
Outlet Adjustment.............3-24
Climate Control Systems
Automatic........................3-20
Clock, Setting......................3-65
Collision Damage Repair.......7-10
Compact Spare Tire.............5-71
Compass............................3-47
Content Theft-Deterrent.........2-12
Control of a Vehicle............... 4-4
Convenience Net.................2-44
Coolant
Engine............................5-22
Engine Temperature
Warning Light
...............3-34
Surge Tank Pressure Cap . . . 5-25
Cooling System...................5-19
Courtesy Transportation.......... 7-9
Cruise Control....................... 3-9
Cruise Control Light..............3-38
Cupholders.........................2-41Customer Assistance.............. 7-5
Offices.............................. 7-5
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users............................ 7-5
Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information......7-15
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure......................... 7-1
D
Damage Repair, Collision......7-10
Data Recorders
Event..............................7-16
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) ...................3-13
Daytime Running Lamps
Indicator Light..................3-39
Defensive Driving................... 4-3
Delayed Locking.................... 2-8
DIC Compass......................3-47
Disc, MP3...........................3-75
Doing Your Own
Service Work..................... 5-4
Dome Lamp ........................3-14
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