towing SATURN VUE HYBRID 2008 Owner's Manual

Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings, and clamps; replace with genuine parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if
contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or
damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 5-46andWindshield and Wiper Blades on
page 5-84for more information.(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you
see anything that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or
frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 1-70.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and
latches, hood hinges and latches, glove box hinges,
sunroof (if equipped), and any folding seat hardware.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make
them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)Check system for interference or binding and
for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any components that have high effort or
excessive wear.
(h)Severe service is when the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
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Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on
a non-public roadway or highway, nes, impound towing
caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial
or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of
snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve
the right to make any changes or discontinue the
Roadside Assistance program at any time without
notication.
Scheduling Service Appointments
When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact
your dealer/retailer and request an appointment.
By scheduling a service appointment and advising your
service consultant of your transportation needs, your
dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service
department immediately, keep driving it until it can be
scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is
safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer,
let them know this, and ask for instructions.If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop the
vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in
the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair.
Courtesy Transportation
To enhance your ownership experience, we and our
participating retailers are proud to offer Courtesy
Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles
with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage
period in Canada) and extended powertrain warranty
in both the U.S. and Canada.
Several courtesy transportation options are available to
assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty
repairs are required.
Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty
and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with
each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage
information.
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When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you
assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original
equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is
not available from your current insurance carrier,
consider switching to another insurance carrier.
If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may
require you to have insurance that assures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read
your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the
end of your lease for poor quality repairs.
If a Crash Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash.
Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are
uninjured, make sure that no one else in your
vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
If there has been an injury, call emergency services
for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of. Move your
vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you
are instructed to move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested information
to police and other parties involved in the crash.
Do not discuss your personal condition, mental
frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash.
This will help guard against post-crash legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-6for more information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the
towing service will be taking it. Get a card from
the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s
name, the service’s name, and the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is
towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance
information and registration if you keep these
items in your vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need from
the other driver. Things like name, address, phone
number, driver’s license number, vehicle license
plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN), insurance company
and policy number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from the
scene of the crash. They will walk you through
the information they will need. If they ask for
a police report, phone or go to the police
department headquarters the next day and you can
get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In
some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance
laws, a report may not be necessary. This is
especially true if there are no injuries and both
vehicles are driveable.
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Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Electrical System.........................................5-89
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-18
Seat ............................................................ 1-5
Windows....................................................2-11
Privacy..........................................................7-15
Event Data Recorders..................................7-15
Navigation System.......................................7-16
OnStar .......................................................7-16
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-16
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Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy......7-16
Radio(s)........................................................3-62
Radios
Reception...................................................3-76
Setting the Clock.........................................3-60
Rainsense™ II Wipers....................................... 3-9
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-8
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-43
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-31Rearview Mirror, Manual..................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks, Manual.............................. 1-7
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-28
Regenerative Braking......................................2-26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-5
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-45
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-13
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-13
Saturn.......................................................7-13
United States Government............................7-13
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-70
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-71
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-18
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-22
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-14
Running Out of Fuel........................................2-30
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Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..........................2-44
Center Console Storage Area........................2-42
Convenience Net.........................................2-43
Cupholders.................................................2-42
Glove Box..................................................2-41
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-42
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-43
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-42
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-21
Sun Visors.....................................................2-12
Sunroof.........................................................2-44
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Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-44
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-34
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-13
PASS-Key
®III Electronic Immobilizer..............2-14
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6Time, Setting..................................................3-60
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-35
Tires.............................................................5-47
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-84
Buying New Tires........................................5-60
Chains.......................................................5-66
Cleaning....................................................5-85
Different Size..............................................5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-67
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-52
Inspection and Rotation................................5-58
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-55
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-54
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...................5-68
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-48
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-50
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-64
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-59
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-28
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-31
Your Vehicle...............................................4-28
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