rear view mirror SATURN VUE HYBRID 2009 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint
System............................... 1-1
Head Restraints
.............. 1-2
Front Seats
.................... 1-3
Rear Seats
.................... 1-9
Safety Belts
..................1-10
Child Restraints
.............1-22
Airbag System
..............1-41
Restraint System
Check
......................1-56
Features and Controls...... 2-1
Keys
............................. 2-2
Doors and Locks
............ 2-6
Windows
........................ 2-9
Theft-Deterrent
Systems
...................2-10
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
.............2-14
Mirrors
.........................2-27
OnStar
®System
............2-29
Universal Home Remote
System
.....................2-32
Storage Areas
...............2-37
Instrument Panel............... 3-1
Instrument Panel
Overview
.................... 3-4
Climate Controls
............3-17
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
............3-22
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
.............3-36
Audio System(s)
............3-56
Driving Your Vehicle......... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road,
and the Vehicle
........... 4-1
Towing
........................4-22
Service and
Appearance Care............... 5-1
Service
.......................... 5-3
Fuel
.............................. 5-5
Checking Things Under
the Hood
.................... 5-9
Headlamp Aiming
..........5-33
Bulb Replacement
.........5-35Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
.............5-38
Tires
...........................5-38
Appearance Care
..........5-66
Vehicle Identication
......5-74
Electrical System
...........5-74
Capacities and
Specications
............5-81
Maintenance Schedule...... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
..... 6-1
Customer Assistance
Information........................ 7-1
Customer Assistance and
Information
................. 7-1
Reporting Safety
Defects
.....................7-12
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
...............7-14
Index....................................i-1
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Features and
Controls
Keys
Keys...................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System...................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation. . .2-4
Doors and Locks
Door Locks.........................2-6
Power Door Locks..............2-6
Delayed Locking.................2-6
Automatic Door Lock..........2-7
Automatic Door Unlock.......2-7
Rear Door Security
Locks................................2-7
Lockout Protection..............2-7
Liftgate...............................2-8
Windows
Windows.............................2-9
Power Windows..................2-9
Sun Visors........................2-10
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems. . . .2-10
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-10
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer......................2-12
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation......2-12
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In.......2-14
Ignition Positions...............2-14
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)...................2-15
Starting the Engine
(Automatic Engine
Start/Stop)
.......................2-15
Engine Coolant Heater......2-19
Automatic Transmission
Operation........................2-20
Parking Brake...................2-22
Regenerative Braking........2-23
Shifting Into Park..............2-23
Shifting Out of Park..........2-25
Parking Over Things
That Burn........................2-25
Engine Exhaust.................2-26
Running the Vehicle
While Parked..................2-26
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror. . . .2-27
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror...............2-27
Outside Power Mirrors......2-28
Outside Convex Mirror......2-28
Outside Heated Mirrors.....2-28
OnStar®System
OnStar®System................2-29
Universal Home Remote
System
Universal Home Remote
System............................2-32
Universal Home Remote
System Operation............2-33
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{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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Outside Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power
mirrors are located on the
driver door.To adjust the power mirrors:
1. Turn the knob to choose the
left (L) or the (R) right mirror.
2. Adjust each mirror so that you can
see the side of your vehicle and
the area behind your vehicle.
3. Return the control to the center
position so the mirror cannot be
moved.
The mirrors can be manually folded
inward toward the vehicle. Return
to the original position to use
correctly.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION
A convex mirror can make things
(like other vehicles) look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror’s surface
is curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Outside Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with outside heated
mirrors:
=(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the outside rearview
mirrors. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underAutomatic Climate
Control System on page 3-17for
more information.
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Reprogramming a Single
Universal Home Remote
Button
To reprogram any of the three
Universal Home Remote buttons,
repeat the programming instructions
earlier in this section, beginning
with Step 2.
For help or information on the
Universal Home Remote System,
call the customer assistance phone
number underCustomer Assistance
Offices on page 7-5.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the
lever. The glove box divider can
be removed. The slots on the
left side are for storing the divider.
Cupholders
There are cupholders located in
front of and behind the center
console.
To access the cupholders behind
the center console, push the button.
Sunglasses Storage
Compartment
Your vehicle may have a sunglasses
storage compartment located near
the rearview mirror. Push the
cover to open.
Center Console Storage
Your vehicle has a center console
with an upper, lower and rear
storage area. To access the upper
storage area, lift up on the top
lever. To access the lower storage
area, lift up on the bottom lever.
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Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools down.
Rainsense™ II Wipers
For vehicles with Rainsense™ II
windshield wipers, the moisture
sensor is located next to the inside
rearview mirror and is mounted
on the windshield. When active,
these sensors are able to detect
moisture on the windshield and
automatically turn on the wipers.
To turn on the Rainsense feature,
the wipers must be set to one
of the ve delay settings on the
multifunction lever. Each of the ve
settings adjusts the sensitivity of
the sensor.Since different drivers have
different setting preferences, it is
recommended that the mid-range
setting (position 3) be used initially.
For more wipes, select the higher
settings; for fewer wipes, select the
lower settings located closer to the
off position on the multifunction lever.
The sensor will automatically control
the frequency of the wipes from
the off setting to the high speed
setting according to the weather
conditions. The wipers can be left in
a rainsense mode even when it is
not raining.
When Rainsense is active, the
headlamps will turn on automatically
if the exterior lamp control is in
the AUTO position and the wipers
are active.
Notice:Going through an
automatic car wash with the
wipers on can damage them. Turn
the wipers off when going
through an automatic car wash.
Windshield Washer
{CAUTION
In freezing weather, do not use
your washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
uid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray washer uid on
the windshield. The wipers will run
for a few cycles to clear the
windshield. For more wash cycles,
pull the lever forward and hold.
Heated Windshield Washer
Nozzles
This feature prevents the windshield
washer uid from freezing on the
nozzle during cold conditions.
The heated nozzles are turned on
when the rear window defogger
is activated. SeeAutomatic Climate
Control System on page 3-17.
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If the vehicle starts to slide, ease
your foot off the accelerator pedal
and quickly steer the way you want
the vehicle to go. If you start steering
quickly enough, the vehicle may
straighten out. Always be ready for
a second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when
water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is on the road. For safety,
slow down and adjust your driving to
these conditions. It is important to
slow down on slippery surfaces
because stopping distance will be
longer and vehicle control more
limited.
While driving on a surface with
reduced traction, try your best to
avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing vehicle
speed by shifting to a lower gear.
Any sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide. You may not realize
the surface is slippery until thevehicle is skidding. Learn to
recognize warning clues — such as
enough water, ice, or packed snow
on the road to make a mirrored
surface — and slow down when
you have any doubt.
Remember: Any Antilock Brake
System (ABS) helps avoid only
the braking skid.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than
day driving because some drivers
are likely to be impaired — by alcohol
or drugs, with night vision problems,
or by fatigue.
Night driving tips include:
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Reduce headlamp glare
by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.
Slow down and keep more space
between you and other vehicles
because headlamps can only
light up so much road ahead.
Watch for animals.
When tired, pull off the road.
Do not wear sunglasses.
Avoid staring directly into
approaching headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all glass
on your vehicle clean — inside
and out.
Keep your eyes moving,
especially during turns or curves.
No one can see as well at night as
in the daytime. But, as we get
older, these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver might need
at least twice as much light to see
the same thing at night as a
20-year-old.
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Before Leaving on a
Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long
trip, consider having it serviced
by your dealer/retailer before
departing.
Things to check on your own
include:
Windshield Washer Fluid:
Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:In good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:All
levels checked?
Lamps:Do they all work and are
lenses clean?
Tires:Are treads good? Are tires
inated to recommended
pressure?
Weather and Maps:Safe to
travel? Have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving. If
you become tired or sleepy, nd a
safe place to park your vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
Keep interior temperature cool.
Keep your eyes moving — scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on at or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced
and in good shape.
Check all uid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
Going down steep or long hills,
shift to a lower gear.
{CAUTION
If you do not shift down, the
brakes could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even
none going down a hill. You could
crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
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Fuses Usage
ISRVMInside Rearview
Mirror
CLUSTERInstrument Panel
Cluster
AIR BAG Airbag System
OSRVMOutside Rearview
Mirror
KEY CAPKey Capture
Solenoid
WHL S/WSteering Wheel
Switch
F/DR LCKFront Driver Door
Lock
APO2Accessory Power
Outlet 2
BCM (VB3)Body Control
Module (BCM)
(VB3)
DR LCK Door Lock
BCM (VB6)Body Control
Module (VB6)
BCM (VB4)Body Control
Module (VB4)Fuses Usage
BCM (VB5)Body Control
Module (VB5)
TRL Trailer
AIRCON Air Conditioner
AUDIO Audio
BCM (VB7)Body Control
Module (VB7)
IGN SW Ignition Switch
AIR BAG Air Bag System
WASHER Washer Pump
APO1Accessory Power
Outlet 1
FSCMFuel Storage Control
Module
RR CLR Rear Closure
BCM (VB2)Body Control
Module (VB2)
DRLDaytime Running
Light
BCM (VB1)Body Control
Module (VB1)
ONSTAR OnStar
®
Relays Usage
RELAY
ACC/RAPAccessory, Retained
Accessory Power
(RAP) Relay
RELAY
RUN/C
RANKRun/Crank Relay
Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located
on the driver side of the engine
compartment, near the battery.
Notice:Spilling liquid on
any electrical components on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.
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Fuses Usage
AMP Amplier
HORN Horn
ABSAntilock Brake
System Module
I/P BECInstrument Panel
Bussed Electrical
Center
FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps
I/P BECInstrument Panel
Bussed Electrical
Center
DRLDaytime Running
Light
T/LAMP RTRight Turn and
Parking Lamps
T/LAMP LTLeft Turn and
Parking Lamps
TRLR
T/LAMPTrailer Parking
Lamps
HDLPHILTPassenger Side
High-Beam
Headlamp
STOP LP Stoplamps
DEFOG Defroster FogFuses Usage
HDLP
LO RTDriver Side
Low-Beam
Headlamp
HDLP
LO LTPassenger Side
Low-Beam
Headlamp
HDLP
HI RTDriver Side
High-Beam
Headlamp
OSRVM
HTROutside Rearview
Mirror Heating
Relays Usage
FAN MAIN
RLYCooling Fan Main
Relay
FAN CTRL
RLYCooling Fan Control
Relay
FAN AUX
RLYCooling Fan
Auxiliary Relay
PWR/TRN
RLYEngine Control
Module/CAM,
Canister, Injectors,
Electronic Throttle
Control Relay
Relays Usage
STRTR
RLYStarter Relay
RUN RLY Run Relay
A/C CLTCH
RLYAir Conditioning
Compressor Relay
WPR SPD
RLYWindshield Wiper
Speed Relay
HORN RLY Horn Relay
WPR
CNTRL
RLYWindshield Wiper
Control Relay
T/LAMP
RLYParking Lamp Relay
HDLP
HI RLYHigh-Beam
Headlamp Relay
HDLP
LO RLYLow-Beam
Headlamp Relay
FRT FOG
RLYFront Foglamp
Relay
STOP
LP RLYStoplamp Relay
DEFOG
RLYDefogger Relay
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