air condition SATURN VUE HYBRID 2009 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt
pretensioners for the front outboard
occupants. Although the safety
belt pretensioners cannot be seen,
they are part of the safety belt
assembly. They can help tighten the
safety belts during the early
stages of a moderate to severe
frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if
the threshold conditions for
pretensioner activation are met.
And, for vehicles with side impact
airbags, safety belt pretensioners
can help tighten the safety belts in a
side crash or a rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash,
they will need to be replaced,
and probably other new parts for the
vehicle’s safety belt system. See
Replacing Restraint System
Parts After a Crash on page 1-57.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort
Guides
Rear shoulder belt comfort guides
may provide added safety belt
comfort for older children who have
outgrown booster seats and for
some adults. When installed on a
shoulder belt, the comfort guide
positions the shoulder belt away
from the neck and head.
There is one guide for each
outboard passenger position in the
rear seat. Here is how to install
a comfort guide to the safety belt:
1. Remove the guide from its
storage location, which is a
pocket on the side of the seat.2. Place the guide over the belt and
insert the two edges of the belt
into the slots of the guide.
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5. To tighten the belt, push down
on the child restraint, pull the
shoulder portion of the belt
to tighten the lap portion of the
belt and feed the shoulder
belt back into the retractor. When
installing a forward-facing child
restraint, it may be helpful to use
your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.6. If the child restraint has a top
tether, follow the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions
regarding the use of the top
tether. SeeLower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 1-31for more
information.
7. Push and pull the child restraint
in different directions to be sure
it is secure.
To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
If the top tether is attached to a top
tether anchor, disconnect it.
Securing a Child
Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position
The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat
is a safer place to secure a
forward-facing child restraint. See
Where to Put the Restraint on
page 1-29.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system which is
designed to turn off the right
front passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 1-49
andPassenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 3-26for more
information, including important
safety information.
A label on the sun visor says,
“Never put a rear-facing child seat
in the front.” This is because the risk
to the rear-facing child is so great,
if the airbag deploys.
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The vehicle has a crash sensing
and diagnostic module which
records information after a crash.
SeeVehicle Data Recording
and Privacy on page 7-14
andEvent Data Recorders on
page 7-14.
Let only qualied technicians
work on the airbag systems.
Improper service can mean that
an airbag system will not
work properly. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
Passenger Sensing
System
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the right front
passenger position. The passenger
airbag status indicator will be
visible on the instrument panel when
the vehicle is started.
The words ON and OFF, or the
symbol for on and off, are visible
during the system check. If you are
using remote start, if equipped,
to start the vehicle from a distance,
you may not see the systemcheck. When the system check is
complete, either the word ON
or OFF, or the symbol for on or off,
will be visible. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on
page 3-26.
The passenger sensing system
turns off the right front passenger
frontal airbag and seat-mounted
side impact airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags
and the roof-rail airbags are not
affected by the passenger sensing
system.
The passenger sensing system
works with sensors that are part of
the right front passenger seat
and safety belt. The sensors are
designed to detect the presence of
a properly-seated occupant and
determine if the right front
passenger frontal airbag and
seat-mounted side impact airbag
should be enabled (may inate)
or not. United States
Canada
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The Engine Will Remain
Running When:
The engine, transmission, or
hybrid battery is not warmed
up yet.
The outside temperature is
high — usually above
95°F (35°C) and the climate
control system is working to
cool the vehicle in A/C mode
(yellow light illuminated on
A/C button) or if defrost is
selected. SeeAutomatic Climate
Control System on page 3-17
for more information.
The shift lever is in P (Park),
R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or
M (Manual Mode).
The hybrid battery pack
charge is low.
The 12V vehicle battery charge
is low, or loads are high.
The hood is not fully closed.The Engine Will Restart When:
The brake pedal is released.
The accelerator pedal is applied.
When shifting from D (Drive)
to P (Park), R (Reverse),
N (Neutral) or M (Manual Mode),
the engine will restart
immediately.
If the A/C button (green light
illuminated on A/C) button is
selected, the duration of
the AUTO STOP will depend on
the outside temperature. This
economy mode improves
fuel economy by limiting the
effects of the air conditioning.
The warmer it is outside,
the shorter the time before the
engine is restarted to provide
cabin cooling.
The climate control system is
turned from Off to On (econ
or normal A/C, or oor/
defog/defrost) SeeAutomatic
Climate Control System on
page 3-17for more information.
The engine is required to run for
either heater or climate control
performance. See “Air
Conditioning and Engine
Start/Stop” underAutomatic
Climate Control System on
page 3-17for more information.
The hybrid battery pack charge is
low and requires recharging.
Auto Stop time is greater than
two minutes.
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Engine Coolant Heater
The engine coolant heater can
provide easier starting and better
fuel economy during engine
warm-up in cold weather conditions
at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles
with an engine coolant heater should
be plugged in at least four hours
before starting. Some models
may have an internal thermostat
in the cord which will prevent engine
coolant heater operation at
temperatures above 0°F (−18°C).
To Use the Engine Coolant
Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord. The engine
coolant heater cord is located
near the air cleaner box on
the passenger side of the engine
compartment. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on
page 5-10for more information
on location.
3. Plug the cord into a normal,
grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
{CAUTION
Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause a re. You
could be seriously injured. Plug
the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
If the cord will not reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be
sure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep
it away from moving engine
parts. If you do not, it could be
damaged.
The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer
in the area where you will be
parking the vehicle for the best
advice on this.
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N (Neutral):In this position, the
engine does not connect with
the wheels. To restart the engine
when the vehicle is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only. Also, use
N (Neutral) when your vehicle is
being towed.
{CAUTION
Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is
rmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could move very rapidly.
You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift into
a drive gear while the engine is
running at high speed.Notice:Shifting out of P (Park)
or N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure
the engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle.
D (Drive):This position is for normal
driving with the automatic
transmission. It provides the best
fuel economy. If you need more
power for passing, and you are:
Going less than about 35 mph
(55 km/h), push the accelerator
pedal about halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h),
push the accelerator all the
way down.Downshifting the transmission in
slippery road conditions could result
in skidding, see “Skidding” under
Loss of Control on page 4-11.
M (Manual Mode):This position
allows you to change gears similar
to a manual transmission. If the
vehicle has this feature, see Manual
Shift Mode.
Notice:Spinning the tires or
holding the vehicle in one place
on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage
the transmission. The repair
will not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If you are stuck, do
not spin the tires. When stopping
on a hill, use the brakes to
hold the vehicle in place.
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OnStar®System
OnStar uses several innovative
technologies and live advisors to
provide a wide range of safety,
security, information, and
convenience services. If the airbags
deploy, the system is designed to
make an automatic call to OnStar
Emergency advisors who can
request emergency services be sent
to your location. If the keys are
locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at
1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a signal
sent to unlock the doors. OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial
minutes good for 60 days, is
available on most vehicles. OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Navigation service,
with one trial route, is available on
most vehicles. Press the OnStar
button to have an OnStar advisor
contact Roadside Service.OnStar service is provided subject
to the OnStar Terms and Conditions
included in the OnStar Subscriber
glove box literature.
Some services such as Remote
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Location Assistance may not be
available until the owner of the
vehicle registers with OnStar. After
the rst prepaid year, contact
OnStar to select a monthly or annual
subscription payment plan. If a
payment plan is not selected, the
OnStar system and all services,
including airbag notication
and emergency services, may be
deactivated and no longer available.
For more information visit
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada), or press
the OnStar button to speak with
an advisor.Not all OnStar services are available
on all vehicles. To check if this
vehicle is able to provide the
services described below, or for a
full description of OnStar services
and system limitations, see the
OnStar Owner’s Guide in the glove
box or visit www.onstar.com
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada),
contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) or TTY
1-877-248-2080, or press the
OnStar button to speak with an
OnStar advisor 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
OnStar Services Available
with the Safe & Sound Plan

Automatic Notication of
Airbag Deployment
Advanced Automatic Crash
Notication (AACN) (If equipped)
Link to Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location
Assistance
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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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