AC s SATURN VUE 2009 Owners Manual

Automatic Operation
This climate control system
automatically maintains the desired
temperature inside the vehicle.
Do not cover the sensor located on
the top of the instrument panel near
the windshield or the sensor grille
below the climate control faceplate.
These two sensors help regulate the
inside air temperature.
AUTO (Automatic Fan):Turn the
fan knob to AUTO for the system
to automatically adjust the fan
speed to reach the desired inside
temperature.
Temperature Control:Select
the desired cabin air temperature
between 60-90°F (16-32°C).
Choosing the coldest or warmest
temperature setting does not cause
the system to heat or cool any faster.AUTO (Automatic Air Delivery
Mode):Turn the air delivery mode
knob to AUTO for the system to
automatically control the direction
of the airow to help reach the
desired inside temperature.
The system automatically controls
the air inlet to supply the outside
air or recirculated inside air needed
to heat or cool the vehicle faster.
The recirculation button indicator
light is lit whenever the recirculation
mode is on.
Press the outside air button to
change to outside air. However,
the recirculation mode may
turn back on automatically.
In cold weather, if the fan and air
delivery modes are in automatic,
the system starts at lower fan speeds
to avoid directing cold air into the
vehicle until warmer air is available.
The climate control system directs
air to the oor, but may automaticallychange modes as the vehicle
warms up to maintain the chosen
temperature setting. The length of
time needed to warm the interior
depends on the outside temperature
and inside temperature of the
vehicle.
Manual Operation
A(Fan Control):Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the fan speed. To turn
the fan off, turn the left knob to
the
9position. In any setting other
than off, the fan runs continuously
with the ignition on. The fan must be
turned on to run the air conditioning
compressor. There will be some
airow noticeable from the various
outlets when driving, even with the
fan in the off position. To turn off the
air completely, turn the fan to
9and
select the recirculation button.
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Temperature Control:Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature. Select the desired
cabin air temperature between
60-90°F (16-32°C). Typically, the
best setting is near 75°F (23°C).
Choosing the coldest or warmest
temperature setting does not cause
the system to heat or cool any
faster.
Air Delivery Mode Control:Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
to change the current airow mode.
Select from the following air
delivery modes:
H(Vent):Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and the oor outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the
oor outlets with some air directed
to the windshield.
When this mode is selected, the
system turns the recirculation mode
off. Recirculation mode cannot be
selected while in oor mode. This is
to help prevent window fogging.
-(Defog):This mode clears
the windows of fog or moisture.
Air is directed to the oor outlets,
with some air directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
In this mode, the system turns the
recirculation mode off and runs the
air conditioning compressor unless
the outside air is at or below freezing.
Recirculation mode cannot be
selected while in defog mode.
This helps prevent window fogging.
0(Defrost):This mode removes
fog or frost from the windshield
more quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and the side window
outlets. In this mode, the system
turns the recirculation mode off
automatically and runs the air
conditioning compressor unless the
outside air is at or below freezing.
Recirculation mode cannot be
selected while in defrost mode.
This helps prevent window fogging.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
#(Air Conditioning):Press to
turn the air conditioning system on
or off. An indicator light comes on to
show that the air conditioning is on.
The air conditioning can be selected
in any mode as long as the fan is on
and the outside temperature is above
freezing. A ashing indicator light
indicates that the air conditioning
compressor is currently not available.
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On hot days, use the automatic fan
and automatic air delivery mode
settings and the vehicle will reach the
desired temperature more quickly.
The desired fan and air delivery
mode settings can still be adjusted
manually. Open the windows to let
the hot inside air escape, then close
them. This helps reduce the time it
takes for the vehicle to cool down
and helps the system to operate
more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes
moisture from the air, so a small
amount of water might drip under the
vehicle while idling or after turning off
the engine.
;(Outside Air):Press to turn
the outside air mode on. An indicator
light comes on to show that outside
air is on. Air from outside the vehicle
will circulate throughout the vehicle.
The outside air mode can be used
with all modes, but it cannot be
used with the recirculation mode.
Pressing this button will cancel the
recirculation mode.
@(Recirculation):Press to
turn on the recirculation mode.
An indicator light comes on to show
that recirculation is on. This mode
recirculates and helps to quickly cool
or heat the air inside the vehicle.
It can be used to prevent outside air
and odors from entering the vehicle.
Avoid using the recirculation mode
during high periods of humidity
and cool outside temperatures
since this may result in increased
window fogging. If window fogging
is experienced, select the
defrost mode.
Recirculation mode is not available in
oor, defog or defrost modes and will
shut off automatically and change to
outside air. If the button is selected
in any of these modes, the indicator
will ash. This helps prevent window
fogging and moisture building up
inside the vehicle.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window.
The rear window defogger only
works when the ignition is in
ON/RUN.
<(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show
that it is activated.
The rear window defogger stays
on for approximately 10 minutes
after the button is pressed, unless
the ignition is turned to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
If turned on again, the defogger only
runs for approximately ve minutes
before turning off. At higher vehicle
speeds, the defogger may stay on
continuously. The defogger can
also be turned off by turning off
the engine.
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For vehicles with the remote start
feature, the rear defogger will
automatically turn on when remote
start is activated.
Notice:Do not use anything
sharp on the inside of the rear
window. If you do, you could cut
or damage the warming grid, and
the repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
attach a temporary vehicle
license, tape, a decal or anything
similar to the defogger grid.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation
For vehicles with the remote start
feature and if it is activated, the
climate control system heats and
cools the inside of the vehicle using
the modes that were set before the
vehicle was turned off.Outlet Adjustment
Use the louvers located on the air
outlets to change the direction of the
airow.
Operation Tips
Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from the air inlets
at the base of the vehicle that
may block the ow of air into
the vehicle.
Do not use any non-GM
approved hood deectors
that could adversely affect the
performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of
the vehicle more effectively.
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The lter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The lter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 6-3for replacement intervals.
To nd out what type of lter to use,
seeMaintenance Replacement Parts
on page 6-15.
The passenger compartment air
lter can be accessed by removing
the entire glove box.
1. Remove the six screws from
around the glove box and
detach the three inner clips
from the glove box.
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2. Lower the loosened glove box
housing.3. Unplug both wire cables and
remove the glove box.4. Remove the air lter cover
screw.
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5. Remove the lter cover and pull
out the old air lter.
6. Install the new air lter.
7. Reinstall the air lter cover.
Reconnect the wire cabling
and re-install the glove box.
See your dealer/retailer if additional
assistance is needed.
Warning Lights,
Gages, and Indicators
Warning lights and gages can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to
the warning lights and gages could
prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when
there may be or is a problem with
one of the vehicle’s functions. Some
warning lights come on briey when
the engine is started to indicate they
are working.Gages can indicate when there may
be or is a problem with one of the
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to
indicate a problem with the vehicle.
When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while driving,
or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the
section that explains what to do.
Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting
to do repairs can be costly and even
dangerous.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
The instrument cluster is designed to indicate how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going,
about how much fuel the vehicle has left, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically.United States Base version shown, Canada and Uplevel similar
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Speedometer and
Odometer
The speedometer shows the
vehicle’s speed in both miles per
hour (mph) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
The odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven, in
either miles or kilometers.
If the vehicle needs a new odometer
installed, the new one is set to the
mileage total of the old odometer.
If it cannot, it will be set at zero and
a label must be put on the driver’s
door to show the old mileage reading
when the new odometer was
installed. If the mileage is unknown,
the label should then indicate that the
previous mileage is unknown.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can record
the number of miles, used in the
United States, or kilometers, used in
Canada, traveled for up to two trips.
Cycle between the odometer and
trip odometers A and B by pressing
the reset button located in the
lower right area of the speedometer.
Press the reset button to tell how
many miles or kilometers have been
recorded on either Trip A or Trip B
since the trip odometer was last
set back to zero.
To reset each trip odometer to zero,
press and hold the reset button.
The reset button resets only the trip
odometer that is being displayed.
Each trip odometer must be reset
individually.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the
engine speed in revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder
Light
When the engine is started,
a chime sounds for several seconds
to remind the driver to fasten their
safety belt, unless it is already
buckled.
The safety belt light comes on
and stays on for several seconds,
then ashes for several more.
This chime and light are repeated
if the driver safety belt remains
unbuckled and the vehicle is
in motion. If the driver safety belt
is already buckled, neither the
chime nor the light comes on.
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Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light
Several seconds after the engine
is started, a chime sounds for
several seconds to remind the front
passenger to buckle their safety belt.
This only occurs if the passenger
airbag is enabled. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 1-51for
more information. The passenger
safety belt light, located on the
instrument panel, comes on and
stays on for several seconds and
then ashes for several more.
This chime and light are repeated if
the passenger remains unbuckled
and the vehicle is in motion.
If the passenger safety belt is
buckled before the engine is started,
neither the chime nor the light
comes on.The front passenger safety belt
warning light and chime may turn on
if an object is put on the seat such as
a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag,
laptop or other electronic device.
To turn off the warning light and or
chime, remove the object from the
seat or buckle the safety belt.
Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument panel cluster,
which shows the airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag’s
electrical system for malfunctions.
The light indicates if there is an
electrical problem. The system
check includes the airbag sensor,
the pretensioners, the airbag
modules, the wiring and the crash
sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the airbag
system, seeAirbag System on
page 1-42.
{CAUTION
If the airbag readiness light stays
on after the vehicle is started or
comes on while driving, it means
the airbag system might not be
working properly. The airbags in
the vehicle might not inate in a
crash, or they could even inate
without a crash. To help avoid
injury, have the vehicle serviced
right away.
The airbag readiness light comes
on when the vehicle is started, and
ashes for a few seconds. The light
goes out when the system is ready.
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If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes
on while driving, the airbag system
may not work properly. Have the
vehicle serviced right away.
The airbag readiness light should
ash for a few seconds when the
engine is started. If the light does
not come on then, have it xed
immediately. If there is a problem
with the airbag system, an airbag
Driver Information Center (DIC)
message may also come on. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-49for more information.Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has the passenger
sensing system. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 1-51
for important safety information.
The instrument panel has a
passenger airbag status indicator.When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator will
light ON and OFF, or the symbol for
on and off, for several seconds as a
system check. Then, after several
more seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, or either
the on or off symbol to let you know
the status of the right front passenger
frontal and seat-mounted side impact
airbags.
If the word ON or the on symbol is
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the right
front passenger frontal airbag and
seat-mounted side impact airbag
are enabled (may inate).
If the word OFF or the off symbol
is lit on the airbag status indicator,
it means that the passenger sensing
system has turned off the right front
passenger frontal airbag and
seat-mounted side impact airbag. United States
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