window SATURN VUE 2009 User Guide

Windows
{CAUTION
Leaving children, helpless adults,
or pets in a vehicle with the
windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by
the extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a
child, a helpless adult, or a pet
alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
Power Windows
{CAUTION
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the keys is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function and
they could be seriously injured
or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave keys
in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear
seat use the window lockout button
to prevent unintentional operation
of the windows.
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The window switches for all doors
are located on the driver door.
Each door also has a switch.
To open or close a window, press
or pull up on the switch.The power windows operate
when the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-17.
Express-Down Window
The driver window switch has an
express-down feature that lowers the
window without holding the switch.
Press the switch part way and the
window will open a small amount.
Press the switch down all the way
and release it and the window
lowers all the way.
To stop the window while it is
lowering, press and release the
switch.
Window Lockout
o(Window Lockout):The vehicle
has a lockout feature to prevent rear
seat passengers from operating the
windows. Press the lockout button,
located with the power window
switches, to turn the feature on
and off.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing the sun
visor down, or detach the driver sun
visor from the center mount and slide
it along the rod from side-to-side.
On a visor with a mirror, lift the
cover to use it.
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Testing the Alarm
To test the alarm:
1. From inside the vehicle, lower
the driver window and open
the driver door.
2. Get out of the vehicle, close the
door and activate the system by
locking the doors with the RKE
transmitter.
3. Wait for the security light to ash
slowly.
4. Then reach in through the
window, unlock the door with
the manual door lock and open
the door. This should set off the
alarm.
If the alarm does not sound when it
should, but the vehicle’s headlamps
ash, check to see if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, seeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-80.
If the alarm does not sound or the
vehicle’s headlamps do not ash,
see your dealer/retailer for service.
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer
The PASS-Key III+ system
operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with
Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
PASS-Key III+ uses a radio
frequency transponder in the key
that matches a decoder in the
vehicle.
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Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition key is turned to the LOCK
position:
Outside Mirror
Power Windows
Sunroof (if equipped)
Radio
The outside mirror, power windows
and sunroof will function until a
door is opened.
The radio will function until the
driver door is opened.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.Notice:Do not try to shift to
P (Park) if the vehicle is moving.
If you do, you could damage
the transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition to START.
When the engine starts, let go of
the key. The idle speed will slow
down as the engine warms. Do
not race the engine immediately
after starting it. Operate the
engine and transmission gently
to allow the oil to warm up and
lubricate all moving parts.
The vehicle has a
Computer-Controlled
Cranking System. This feature
assists in starting the engine
and protects components.
If the ignition key is turned to
the START position, and then
released when the engine beginscranking, the engine will continue
cranking for a few seconds or
until the vehicle starts. If the
engine does not start and the key
is held in START, cranking will
be stopped after 15 seconds to
prevent cranking motor damage.
To prevent gear damage, this
system also prevents cranking if
the engine is already running.
Engine cranking can be stopped
by turning the ignition switch to
the ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF position.
Notice:Cranking the engine for
long periods of time, by returning
the key to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
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Engine Exhaust
{CAUTION
Engine exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
The vehicle idles in areas
with poor ventilation (parking
garages, tunnels, deep snow
that may block underbody
airow or tail pipes).
The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different.
The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
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CAUTION (Continued)
The vehicle’s exhaust system
has been modied, damaged
or improperly repaired.
There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or after-market
modications that are not
completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or
if it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle:
Drive it only with the windows
completely down.
Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.
Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running. But if you ever have
to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. Never run the
engine in an enclosed area that
has no fresh air ventilation.
For more information, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-28.
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To adjust the power mirrors:
1. Turn the knob to choose the
left (L) or the (R) right mirror.
2. Adjust each mirror so that you
can see the side of your vehicle
and the area behind your vehicle.
3. Return the control to the center
position so the mirror cannot be
moved.
The mirrors can be manually folded
inward toward the vehicle. Return to
the original position to use correctly.Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION
A convex mirror can make things
(like other vehicles) look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror’s surface
is curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Outside Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with outside heated
mirrors:
=(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the outside rearview
mirrors. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underAutomatic Climate
Control System on page 3-20for
more information.
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel OverviewInstrument Panel Overview.....3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers.......3-5
Horn....................................3-5
Tilt Wheel............................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever.................................3-6
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals...............................3-6
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer.............................3-7
Flash-to-Pass........................3-7
Windshield Wipers.................3-7
Rainsense™ II Wipers...........3-8
Windshield Washer................3-8
Rear Window Wiper/Washer. . . .3-9
Cruise Control......................3-9
Exterior Lamps....................3-12
Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................3-12Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)....................3-13
Automatic Headlamp
System.............................3-13
Fog Lamps.........................3-14
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Brightness.........................3-14
Dome Lamp........................3-14
Entry Lighting......................3-14
Reading Lamps...................3-15
Electric Power
Management.....................3-15
Battery Run-Down
Protection.........................3-16
Accessory Power Outlet(s). . . .3-16
Climate ControlsClimate Control System........3-17
Automatic Climate
Control System..................3-20
Outlet Adjustment................3-24
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter...........................3-24
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators...................3-26
Instrument Panel Cluster.......3-27
Speedometer and
Odometer.........................3-28
Trip Odometer.....................3-28
Tachometer........................3-28
Safety Belt Reminders..........3-28
Airbag Readiness Light.........3-29
Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator.................3-30
Charging System Light.........3-31
Brake System
Warning Light....................3-31
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light...........3-32
Power Steering
Warning Lights..................3-33
Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light...........3-33
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light. . . .3-33
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The main components of the
instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on
page 3-24.
B.Instrument Panel Brightness on
page 3-14.
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-6.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on
page 3-27.
E.Windshield Wipers on page 3-7.
F.Audio System(s) on page 3-64.
G. Auxiliary Input Jack.
SeeRadio(s) on page 3-67.
H.Fog Lamps on page 3-14.
Exterior Lamps on page 3-12.
I.Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-42.
J.Instrument Panel Storage on
page 2-42.
K.Hood Release on page 5-11.
L.Cruise Control on page 3-9.
M.Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.N.Horn on page 3-5.
O.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 3-92.
P.Rear Window Wiper/Washer on
page 3-9.
Q.Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-8.
R. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation
(Uplevel) on page 2-19or
Automatic Transmission
Operation (Base) on page 2-22.
S.Climate Control System on
page 3-17orAutomatic Climate
Control System on page 3-20
(If Equipped).
T.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 3-5.
U.Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 3-30.
V.Safety Belt Reminders on
page 3-28.
W.Glove Box on page 2-41.Hazard Warning Flashers
|
(Hazard Warning Flasher):
Press this button located on the
instrument panel, to make the front
and rear turn signal lamps ash on
and off. This warns others that you
are having trouble.
Press
|again to turn the
ashers off.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to sound
the horn.
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If they become damaged, install
new blades or blade inserts.
SeeWindshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 5-42.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools down.
Rainsense™ II Wipers
For vehicles with Rainsense™ II
windshield wipers, the moisture
sensor is located next to the inside
rearview mirror and is mounted
on the windshield. When active,
these sensors are able to detect
moisture on the windshield and
automatically turn on the wipers.
To turn on the Rainsense feature,
the wipers must be set to one
of the ve delay settings on the
multifunction lever. Each of the
ve settings adjusts the sensitivity
of the sensor.Since different drivers have
different setting preferences, it is
recommended that the mid-range
setting (position 3) be used initially.
For more wipes, select the higher
settings; for fewer wipes, select the
lower settings located closer to the
off position on the multifunction lever.
The sensor will automatically control
the frequency of the wipes from the
off setting to the high speed setting
according to the weather conditions.
The wipers can be left in a rainsense
mode even when it is not raining.
When Rainsense is active, the
headlamps will turn on automatically
if the exterior lamp control is in the
AUTO position and the wipers are
active.
Notice:Going through an
automatic car wash with the
wipers on can damage them.
Turn the wipers off when going
through an automatic car wash.
Windshield Washer
{CAUTION
In freezing weather, do not use
your washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
uid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray washer uid
on the windshield. The wipers will
run for a few cycles to clear the
windshield. For more wash cycles,
pull the lever forward and hold.
Heated Windshield Washer
Nozzles
This feature prevents the windshield
washer uid from freezing on the
nozzle during cold conditions.
The heated nozzles are turned on
when the rear window defogger is
activated. SeeAutomatic Climate
Control System on page 3-20.
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Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and rear wash
button is located on the instrument
panel above the climate control
system.
=(Rear Wiper/Washer):Press to
wash and wipe the rear window.
The rear window washer uses the
same reservoir as the windshield
washer. Check the windshield
washer reservoir level if the front
windshield can be worked, but no
uid is sprayed when the rear washer
is activated. SeeWindshield Washer
Fluid on page 5-27.
5(Delay):Press to turn the
delayed wiping on or off.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, the vehicle can
maintain a speed of about 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below 25 mph (40 km/h).
On vehicles with the StabiliTrak
®
feature, the system may begin to limit
wheel spin while you are using cruise
control. If this happens, the cruise
control will automatically disengage.
SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 4-7.
{CAUTION
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. So, do not use
the cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.
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