ignition SATURN VUE HYBRID 2009 Owner's Manual

{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 2-26.
Follow the proper steps to be sure
the vehicle will not move. See
Shifting Into Park on page 2-23.
If parking on a hill and pulling
a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-26.
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
The vehicle has a manual rearview
mirror. It can be adjusted by
holding the mirror in the center to
move it for a clearer view behind
your vehicle. Reduce the glare
of headlamps from behind by
pushing the lever forward or pulling
it back for daytime/nighttime use.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic
dimming rearview mirror.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have
three additional control buttons
for the OnStar
®system. See your
dealer/retailer for more informationabout OnStar
®and how to subscribe
to it. SeeOnStar®System on
page 2-29for more information
about the services OnStar
®
provides.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the
dimming feature on or off.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
Operation
The automatic dimming mirror
reduces the glare from the
headlamps of the vehicle behind
you. The dimming feature comes on
and the indicator light illuminates
each time the ignition is turned
to start.
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To increase the speed in small
amounts, press the thumbwheel
up toward RES+ briey and then
release it. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) faster.
Use the accelerator pedal to
reach the desired speed
and press the thumbwheel
towards−SET. The new desired
speed must be greater than
the previous set speed by
typically 5 mph.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already engaged,
Push the thumbwheel toward
−SET and hold until the desired
lower speed is reached, then
release it.
To slow down in very small
amounts, push the thumbwheel
toward−SET briey. Each time
this is done, the vehicle goes
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle’s speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal,
the vehicle will slow down to
the previously set cruise control
speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works on
hills depends upon the vehicle’s
speed, load, and the steepness of
the hills. When going up steep
hills, you might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain the
vehicle’s speed. When going
downhill, you might have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to maintain
the vehicle’s speed. For some
vehicles the transmission may
automatically downshift when going
down hills to help maintain the
vehicle’s speed. When the brakes
are applied the cruise control
shuts off.Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to disengage
the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or
clutch; when cruise control
disengages, the indicator light on
the instrument panel cluster
goes out.
PressEto turn off the cruise
control system.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory
is erased when the cruise control or
the ignition is turned off.
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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamp control is located
on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
The exterior lamp control can be
turned to the following positions:
9(Off):Turns off the exterior
lamps. The knob returns to
the AUTO position after it is
released.AUTO (Automatic):Automatically
turns the exterior lamps on and
off, depending on outside lighting.
;(Parking Lamps):Turns on the
parking lamps together with the
following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turns on the
headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
Lamps On Reminder
A warning chime sounds, if the driver
door is opened while the ignition is
off and the lamps are on.
Wiper Activated
Headlamps
This feature automatically turns
on the headlamps and parking
lamps if the exterior lamp control is
set in the AUTO position and the
windshield wipers are turned on and
have completed eight wipe cycles.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-12
for additional information.
When the ignition is turned off,
the wiper-activated headlamps
immediately turn off. They also turn
off if the windshield wiper control
is turned off.
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Brightness
This feature controls the brightness
of the instrument panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this feature is
located on the left side of the
steering wheel next to the exterior
lamps control.
Turn the thumbwheel to the right or
left to brighten or dim the lights.
Dome Lamp
*
(Dome Lamp Override):Press
this button to keep the dome
lamps and other interior lamps
turned off while any door is open.
Press this button again to return it to
the out position and the lamps
automatically come on when any
door is opened.
+(On/Off):Press this button to
turn the dome lamps on and off
while the doors are closed.
Entry Lighting
If the dome lamp override button is
in the out position, the lamps
inside the vehicle automatically
come on when any door is opened
or when the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) unlock button is
pressed. After the door is opened
the lights remain on and stay on for
20 seconds after the doors are
closed, or until the key is put into
the ignition and turned to theACC/ACCESSORY position. The
lights will then gradually dim until it
is no longer lit.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on
the overhead console.
To turn the reading lamps on or off,
press the button located next to
each lamp.
Electric Power
Management
The vehicle has Electric Power
Management (EPM) that estimates
the battery’s temperature and
state of charge. It then adjusts the
voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is
low, the voltage is raised slightly to
quickly bring the charge back up.
When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent
overcharging. If the vehicle has a
voltmeter gage or a voltage display
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on the Driver Information Center
(DIC), you may see the voltage move
up or down. This is normal. If there is
a problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at
idle if the electrical loads are
very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the
generator (alternator) may not be
spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed
for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger,
climate control fan at high speed,
heated seats, engine cooling fans,
trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does this
by balancing the generator’s output
and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to
generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce
the power demands of some
accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in
steps or levels, without being
noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action,
this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as BATTERY
SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY
VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY.
If this message is displayed, it is
recommended that the driver reduce
the electrical loads as much as
possible. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-42.Battery Run-Down
Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle’s
battery.
If any interior or exterior lamp is left
on and the ignition is turned off, the
battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
10 minutes.
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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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#(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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{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 3-25for 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. Thelight stays on if the parking brake
does not fully release. 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 4-22.
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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 4-22.
StabiliTrak®/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
The Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak®system warning
light comes on briey as the
engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer. If
the system is working normally
the indicator lights go off.
This light ashes while the Traction
Control System (TCS) and/or the
StabiliTrak system are working.
It also ashes when the Antilock
Brake System (ABS) is activated.
If the light comes on and stays
on while driving there is a problem
with the Traction Control System
(TCS) or the StabiliTrak system. The
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