climate control SATURN VUE HYBRID 2009 User Guide

Climate Controls
Automatic Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Normal Air ConditioningE. Hybrid Air Conditioning
F. Recirculation
G. Rear Window DefoggerClimate Control Inuence on
Hybrid Operation and Fuel
Economy
To maximize your fuel economy, use
the following settings (as indicated
by the green marking):
Set the fan knob to AUTO.
Set the air delivery knob
to AUTO.
Select an air temperature setting
near 75°F (23°C).
Select the Hybrid A/C button, if
A/C is required.
Avoid using these settings that may
lead to fewer auto stops and to
higher fuel consumption:
Manual fan speed operation.
Defrost mode. Only use this
setting to clear the windows.
Extreme cold or hot air
temperature settings, such as
60°F (16°C) or 90°F (32°C).
Normal air conditioning mode, if
A/C is required.
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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 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.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 cool the vehicle faster. The
indicator light on the recirculation
button will be lit whenever the
system changes to recirculation.
Press the recirculation 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 automatically change 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
It is best to use the automatic
settings to maximize fuel economy.
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. This is to
ensure some fresh air is always
available in the vehicle. 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. 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 direction of the
airow inside the vehicle.
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 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, with some air directed to
the side window outlets and the
oor 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.
The recirculation mode cannot
be selected while in defrost mode.
This helps prevent window
fogging and moisture building up
inside the vehicle. In this mode, the
climate control system prevents
all automatic engine start/stop
operations. This ensures the best
defrost performance.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
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#(Normal 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. Normal Air
Conditioning (A/C) can be selected
in any mode as long as the fan
is on and the outside air temperature
is above freezing. Normal A/C
cannot be selected at the same time
as Hybrid Air Conditioning (A/C).
A ashing indicator light indicates
that the air conditioning compressor
is currently not available.
When Normal A/C is selected, the
climate control system prevents
all automatic engine start/stop
operations. This will ensure the
cabin comfort is maintained.
See “Air Conditioning and Automatic
Engine Start/Stop” later in this
section.
N(Hybrid Air Conditioning):
Press to turn the Hybrid A/C system
on or off. An indicator light comes
on to show that Hybrid A/C is
on. Hybrid A/C can be selected inany mode, except defrost as long as
the fan is on and the outside air
temperature is above freezing.
Hybrid A/C cannot be selected at
the same time as the normal
air conditioning. A ashing indicator
light shows the air conditioning
compressor is not available.
The Hybrid A/C works to balance
fuel economy and air conditioning
comfort. When Hybrid A/C is used in
warm weather, the vehicle gets
better fuel economy by allowing
more frequent start/stops. For
additional cooling, select Normal
A/C. See “Air Conditioning and
Automatic Engine Start/Stop” later in
this section.
@(Recirculation):Press to
toggle between the recirculation and
outside air modes. The indicator
light turns on when the recirculation
mode is selected. This mode can
be used to prevent outside air
and odors from entering the vehicle
or to help cool the air inside the
vehicle more quickly. Avoid usingthe 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.
If the button is selected in
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 will only
work 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.
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The rear window defogger stays on
for about 10 minutes if the vehicle
remains at slower vehicle speeds or
until the button is pressed, or
unless the ignition is turned to
ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If
turned on again, the defogger
only runs for about ve minutes
before turning off again. At higher
vehicle speeds, the defogger
may stay on continuously. The
defogger can also be turned off by
turning off the ignition.
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.Air Conditioning and Engine
Start/Stop
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.
When either the Normal A/C or
Hybrid A/C modes are active, the air
conditioning system removes
moisture from the air, so a small
amount of water may drip under the
vehicle while idling or after turning
off the engine. This is normal.
The use of Normal A/C causes the
engine to keep running while
the vehicle is at a complete stop to
allow the climate control system
to continue cooling.The use of Hybrid A/C allows
automatic engine start/stop
operations while the vehicle is at a
complete stop. The air conditioning
compressor can not run when
the engine is not running, resulting
in reduced cooling performance.
The climate control system
may keep the engine running or
restart the engine during a stop to
continue cooling. Selecting the
Normal A/C button forces the engine
and air conditioning compressor
to restart automatically. For
more information about Engine
Start/Stop operation, seeStarting
the Engine (Automatic Engine
Start/Stop) on page 2-15.
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2. Find the vehicle’s current
location and variance zone
number on the map.
Zones 1 through 15 are
available.
3. Press and hold the set/reset
button to scroll through and
select the appropriate
variance zone.
4. Press the trip/fuel button until the
vehicle heading, for example,
N for North, is displayed in
the DIC.5. If calibration is necessary,
calibrate the compass. See
“Compass Calibration Procedure”
following.
Compass Calibration
The compass can be manually
calibrated. Only calibrate the
compass in a magnetically clean
and safe location, such as an open
parking lot, where driving the
vehicle in circles is not a danger. It
is suggested to calibrate away
from tall buildings, utility wires,
manhole covers, or other industrial
structures, if possible.
If CAL should ever appear in the
DIC display, the compass should be
calibrated.
If the DIC display does not show a
heading, for example, N for
North, or the heading does not
change after making turns, there
may be a strong magnetic eld
interfering with the compass. Such
interference may be caused by
a magnetic CB or cell phoneantenna mount, a magnetic
emergency light, magnetic note pad
holder, or any other magnetic
item. Turn off the vehicle, move the
magnetic item, then turn on the
vehicle and calibrate the compass.
To calibrate the compass, use
the following procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure
1. Before calibrating the compass,
make sure the compass is set
to the variance zone in which the
vehicle is located. See
“Compass Variance (Zone)
Procedure” earlier in this section.
Do not operate any switches
such as window, sunroof, climate
controls, seats, etc. during the
calibration procedure.
2. Press the vehicle information
button until PRESS
VTO
CALIBRATE COMPAS
(Compass) displays.
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Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use theRoadside
Assistance Program on page 7-5.
To get help and keep everyone
in the vehicle safe:
Turn on theHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-5.
Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{CAUTION
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may cause
exhaust gases to get inside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
Clear away snow from
around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is
blocking the exhaust pipe.
Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window about two
inches (5 cm) on the side of
the vehicle that is away from
the wind to bring in fresh air.
Fully open the air outlets on or
under the instrument panel.
Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
circulates the air inside the
vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting. See
Climate Control System in
the Index.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-26.
Snow can trap exhaust gases
under your vehicle. This can cause
deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome
you and kill you. You cannot see it
or smell it, so you might not know it
is in your vehicle. Clear away snow
from around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is
blocking the exhaust.
Run the engine for short periods
only as needed to keep warm,
but be careful.
To save fuel, run the engine for
only short periods as needed to
warm the vehicle and then shut the
engine off and close the window
most of the way to save heat.
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CAUTION (Continued)
Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-26.
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Get to know
the rig before setting out for the open
road. Get acquainted with the feel of
handling and braking with the added
weight of the trailer. And always keep
in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now longer and not as
responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Before starting, check all trailer
hitch parts and attachments, safety
chains, electrical connectors,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustments.If the trailer has electric brakes,
start the vehicle and trailer moving
and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This checks
the electrical connection at the
same time.
During the trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lamps and any
trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind
the vehicle ahead as you would
when driving the vehicle without
a trailer. This can help to avoid
situations that require heavy
braking and sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed
when towing a trailer. Because
the rig is longer, it is necessary
to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before returning
to the lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering
wheel with one hand. Then, to move
the trailer to the left, move that
hand to the left. To move the trailer
to the right, move your hand to
the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns
while trailering could cause
the trailer to come in contact with
the vehicle. The vehicle could
be damaged. Avoid making very
sharp turns while trailering.
When turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this
so the trailer will not strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees
or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in
the United States. The grades
are molded on the sidewalls of
most passenger car tires. The
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG) system does not apply to
deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver, or temporary
use spare tires, tires with nominalrim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they
must also conform to federal
safety requirements and
additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specied government test
course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the
government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart signicantly from the normdue to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and differences
in road characteristics and
climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest
to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled
conditions on specied
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
{WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
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Audio System(s)..................3-58
Auto Stop Mode..................3-35
Automatic Climate Control
System...........................3-17
Automatic Door Lock.............. 2-7
Automatic Door Unlock........... 2-7
Automatic Headlamp
System...........................3-13
Automatic Transmission
Fluid...............................5-17
Operation........................2-20
B
Battery...............................5-27
Electric Power
Management.................3-14
Run-Down Protection.........3-15
Bluetooth
®..........................3-72
Brake
Emergencies...................... 4-6
Brake Fluid.........................5-25
Brakes...............................5-25
Regenerative Braking........2-23
System Warning Light.......3-27
Braking................................ 4-5Braking in Emergencies.......... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle..........2-14
Bulb Replacement................5-35
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps..............5-36
Halogen Bulbs..................5-35
Headlamp Aiming..............5-33
Headlamps......................5-35
License Plate Lamps.........5-37
Replacement Bulbs...........5-37
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps .........................5-36
Buying New Tires.................5-51
C
Calibration..........................3-40
California Fuel....................... 5-5
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65
Warning............................ 5-3
Canadian Owners..................... ii
Capacities and
Specications...................5-81Carbon Monoxide.........2-26, 4-15
Care of
Safety Belts.....................5-69
Cargo Cover.......................2-38
Cargo Management
System...........................2-39
Cargo Tie Downs.................2-39
CD, MP3 ............................3-66
Center Console
Storage Area....................2-37
Chains, Tire........................5-57
Charge/Assist Gage..............3-35
Charging System Light..........3-27
Check
Engine Lamp...................3-30
Checking Things Under
the Hood ........................... 5-9
Chemical Paint Spotting........5-73
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems.....1-27
Infants and Young
Children.......................1-25
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children..................1-31
Older Children..................1-22
Securing a Child Restraint
in a Rear Seat
Position.......................1-36
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