engine SATURN VUE 2009 Owner's Guide

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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If, after several seconds, both
status indicator lights remain on,
or if there are no lights at all, there
may be a problem with the lights
or the passenger sensing system.
See your dealer/retailer for service.
{CAUTION
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong with
the airbag system. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have
the vehicle serviced right away.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 3-29for more information,
including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briey when the ignition is turned on,
but the engine is not running, as a
check to show the light is working.
It should go out when the engine is
started.
If the light stays on, or comes
on while driving, there could be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer/retailer. Driving while this light
is on could drain the battery.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn
off all accessories, such as the
radio and air conditioner.
Brake System Warning
Light
The brake indicator light should
come on briey as the engine
is started. If it does not come
on have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer.
When the ignition is on, the
brake system warning light comes
on when the parking brake is set.
The light stays on if the parking
brake does not fully release.
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If it stays on after the parking brake
is fully released, there is a brake
problem. Have the brake system
inspected immediately.
{CAUTION
The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake
system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning
light on can lead to a crash. If the
light is still on after the vehicle
has been pulled off the road and
carefully stopped, have the
vehicle towed for service.
If the light comes on while driving,
a chime sounds. Pull off the road and
stop. The pedal might be harder to
push or go closer to the oor. It might
also take longer to stop. If the light is
still on, have the vehicle towed for
service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle
on page 4-32.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
For vehicles with the Antilock Brake
System (ABS), this light should come
on briey as the engine is started. If it
does not come on have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer.
If the ABS light stays on longer than
a few seconds after engine is started,
or comes on and stays on while
driving, try resetting the system.
To reset the system:
1. While driving, pull over when it is
safe to do so.
2. Place the vehicle in P (PARK).
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. Then restart the engine.If the ABS light remains on after
resetting the system or comes on
again while driving, the vehicle
needs service. If the ABS light is on,
but the regular brake system warning
light is not on, the antilock brakes are
not working properly, but the regular
brakes are still functioning. Have the
vehicle serviced right away. If both
brake lights are on, the vehicle does
not have antilock brakes, and there
is a problem with the regular brakes
as well. Have the vehicle towed for
service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle
on page 4-32.
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Power Steering Warning
Lights
For 4-cylinder vehicles with Electric
Power Steering (EPS), this light
comes on briey when the ignition
is turned to ON/RUN as a check
to show it is working.
If it does not come on have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer/
retailer.
If the EPS light stays on, or comes
on while driving, the EPS system
may not be working. If this happens,
see your dealer/retailer for service.
Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light
The Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light shows one of these
two symbols.
This light comes on briey as the
engine is started. If it does not come
on have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer.
It also comes on when the Traction
Control System (TCS) has been
turned off or when the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) is not ready.
If there is a problem with the TCS
or the ESP, this light and the TCS
warning light comes on at the
same time. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-8and
StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-7
for more information.
StabiliTrak®Indicator
Light
The StabiliTrak®light comes on
briey as the engine is started.
If it does not come on have
the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
This light ashes while the
StabiliTrack or the Traction Control
System (TCS) is working. The light
comes on when the ESP has been
turned off and if there is a problem
with the StabiliTrak or the TCS.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-8andStabiliTrak
®System
on page 4-7for more information.
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Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
The engine coolant temperature
light should come on briey as
the engine is started. If it does not
come on have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer.
Notice:Driving with the engine
coolant temperature warning light
on could cause the vehicle to
overheat. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 5-25. The vehicle’s engine
could be damaged, and it might
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Never drive with the
engine coolant temperature
warning light on.If this light comes on and stays on,
the engine has overheated. Pull over
and seeEngine Overheating on
page 5-25for more information.Tire Pressure Light
If the vehicle has a tire pressure
monitoring system, the tire pressure
light provides information about tire
pressures and the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. The light should
come on briey as the engine is
started. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer/
retailer.When the Light is On Steady
This indicates that one or
more of the tires are signicantly
underinated.
A tire pressure message in the
Driver Information Center (DIC),
can accompany the light. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on
page 3-49for more information.
Stop and check the tires as soon
as it is safe to do so. If underinated,
inate to the proper pressure.
SeeTires on page 5-43for more
information.
When the Light Flashes First and
Then is On Steady
This indicates that there could be
a problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System. The light ashes
for about a minute and stays on
steady for the remainder of the
ignition cycle. This sequence
repeats with every ignition cycle.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System
on page 5-51for more information.
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Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition, and emission
control systems. It ensures
that emissions are at acceptable
levels for the life of the vehicle,
helping to produce a cleaner
environment.
This light comes on when the
ignition is on, but the engine is not
running, as a check to show it is
working. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer/
retailer.If the check engine light comes
on and stays on, while the engine
is running, this indicates that there
is an OBD II problem and service
is required.
Malfunctions often are indicated by
the system before any problem is
apparent. Being aware of the light
can prevent more serious damage
to the vehicle. This system assists
the service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.
Notice:If the vehicle is
continually driven with this light
on, after a while, the emission
controls might not work as well,
the vehicle’s fuel economy might
not be as good, and the engine
might not run as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs
that might not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.Notice:Modications made
to the engine, transmission,
exhaust, intake, or fuel system
of the vehicle or the replacement
of the original tires with other
than those of the same Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) can
affect the vehicle’s emission
controls and can cause this light
to come on. Modications to these
systems could lead to costly
repairs not covered by the vehicle
warranty. This could also result
in a failure to pass a required
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
test. SeeAccessories and
Modifications on page 5-3.
This light comes on during a
malfunction in one of two ways:
Light Flashing:A misre condition
has been detected. A misre
increases vehicle emissions and
could damage the emission control
system on the vehicle. Diagnosis
and service might be required.
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The following can prevent more
serious damage to the vehicle:
Reduce vehicle speed.
Avoid hard accelerations.
Avoid steep uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the
amount of cargo being hauled
as soon as it is possible.
If the light continues to ash,
when it is safe to do so, stop
the vehicle. Find a safe place to
park the vehicle. Turn the key
off, wait at least 10 seconds, and
restart the engine. If the light is
still ashing, follow the previous
steps and see your dealer/retailer
for service as soon as possible.
Light On Steady:An emission
control system malfunction has been
detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis
and service might be required.An emission system malfunction
might be corrected by checking the
following items:
Make sure the fuel cap is fully
installed. SeeFilling the Tank
on page 5-8. The diagnostic
system can determine if the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly
installed. A loose or missing fuel
cap allows fuel to evaporate into
the atmosphere. A few driving
trips with the cap properly
installed should turn the light off.
If the vehicle has been driven
through a deep puddle of water,
the vehicle’s electrical system
might be wet. The condition is
usually corrected when the
electrical system dries out.
A few driving trips should turn
the light off.
Make sure to fuel the vehicle
with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality
causes the engine not to run as
efficiently as designed and may
cause: stalling after start-up,
stalling when the vehicle is
changed into gear, misring,
hesitation on acceleration,
or stumbling on acceleration.
These conditions might go away
once the engine is warmed up.
If one or more of these conditions
occurs, change the fuel brand
used. It will require at least one
full tank of the proper fuel to turn
the light off.
SeeGasoline Octane on
page 5-5.
If none of the above have made the
light turn off, your dealer/retailer can
check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer
has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to x any mechanical
or electrical problems that might
have developed.
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Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
Some state/provincial and local
governments have or might begin
programs to inspect the emission
control equipment on the vehicle.
Failure to pass this inspection
could prevent getting a vehicle
registration.
Here are some things to know to
help the vehicle pass an inspection:
The vehicle will not pass this
inspection if the check engine
light is on with the engine
running, or if the key is in
ON/RUN and the light is not on.
The vehicle will not pass
this inspection if the OBD II
(on-board diagnostic) system
determines that critical emission
control systems have not
been completely diagnosed
by the system. The vehicle
would be considered not readyfor inspection. This can happen
if the battery has recently been
replaced or if the battery has run
down. The diagnostic system is
designed to evaluate critical
emission control systems during
normal driving. This can take
several days of routine driving.
If this has been done and the
vehicle still does not pass the
inspection for lack of OBD II
system readiness, your dealer/
retailer can prepare the vehicle
for inspection.
Oil Pressure Light
{CAUTION
Do not keep driving if the oil
pressure is low. The engine can
become so hot that it catches re.
Someone could be burned. Check
the oil as soon as possible and
have the vehicle serviced.Notice:Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
The oil pressure light should come
on briey as the engine is started. If it
does not come on have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer.
If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not owing through
the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
some other system problem.
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Change Engine Oil Light
When the change engine oil light
comes on, it means that service is
required on the vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-3andEngine Oil on
page 5-14for more information.
After the engine oil is changed the
engine oil life system needs to be
reset in order to turn off this light.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 5-16for more information.
Security Light
For information regarding this light
and the vehicle’s security system,
seePASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer on page 2-13.
Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. SeeFog
Lamps on page 3-14for more
information.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light comes on
whenever the cruise control is set.
The light goes out when the
cruise control is turned off.
SeeCruise Control on page 3-9
for more information.
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Reduced Engine Power
Light
The reduced engine power light
should come on briey as the engine
is started. If it does not come on have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer/
retailer.
This light, along with the service
engine soon light displays when a
noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s
performance occurs. Stop the vehicle
and turn off the ignition. Wait for
10 seconds and restart the vehicle.
This might correct the condition.The vehicle can be driven at a
reduced speed when the reduced
engine power light is on but
acceleration and speed might be
reduced. The performance could
be reduced until the next time the
vehicle is driven. If this light stays on,
see your dealer/retailer as soon as
possible for diagnosis and repair.Highbeam On Light
The highbeam on light comes on
when the high-beam headlamps are
in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 3-7for more
information.
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Indicator Light
This light turns on whenever the
Daytime Running Lamps are on.
SeeDaytime Running Lamps (DRL)
on page 3-13for more information.
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