Saturn 2008 Vue - User Manual

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Head Restraints The vehicle’s front and rear seats have adjustablehead restraints in the outboard seating positions. { CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed andadjusted properly, there is a greater chancethat occupants will suffer a neck/spinalinjury in a crash. Do not drive until the...

Pull the head restraintup to raise it. To lowerthe head restraint,press the button,located on the top ofthe seatback, and pushthe restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button isreleased to make sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle’s head restraints are not designed tobe r...

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden movement could startleand confuse you, or make you push a pedalwhen you do not want to. Adjust the driver’sseat only when the vehicle is not movin...

Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden movement could startleand confuse you, or make you push a pedalwhen you do not want to. Adjust the driver’sseat only when th...

To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying ...

Passenger Folding Seatback The front passenger’s seatback may fold flat. { CAUTION: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longerobjects, such as skis, be sure any such cargois not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflatingairbag might force that object toward a person.This could cause severe injur...

To raise the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, up fully and push up on the seatback. 2. Continue raising the seatback until the seatback re-engages. { CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or cras...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you shouldnot do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannotwear a safety belt properly. If you are in acrash and you are ...

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seaton wheels. Put someone on it. 1-15

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and children. And there are differentrules for smaller children and babies. If a child will beriding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-33 or I...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for some adults. When installed ona shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the beltaway from the neck and head. There is one guide for each...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts. The manufacturer’s instructions that come with thebooster seat state the weight and height limitations forthat booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulderbelt until the child pas...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.In fact, the law in every state in the United Statesand in every C...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship bones are still so small that the vehicle’sregular safety belt may not remain low on thehip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settleup around th...

To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraintmust be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systemsmust be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts orthe lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by theLATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-43 for more ...

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during drivingor in a crash. This system is designed to make installationof a child restraint easier. The LATCH system usesanchors in the vehicle and attachments on the childrestraint that are made for use with th...

Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraintto the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into thevehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the childrestraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehiclein order to reduce the forward movement and rotationof the chi...

If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passengerairbag status indicator will come on and stay on whenthe vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint....

{ CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer thebest protection for adults, but not for youngchildren and infants. Neither the vehicle’ssafety belt system nor its airbag system isdesigned for them. Young children and infantsneed the protection that a child restraintsystem can provide. Always sec...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reducethe potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’sor right front passenger’s head and chest. However,they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occurfrom the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once.After an airbag inflates, you will need somenew parts for the airbag syste...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts. If you see anything that mig...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons, childrenor others could be badly injured or even killed.They could operate the power windows orother controls or even make the vehicle move.The windows will function with the keys in theignition and the...

Matching Transmitter(s) toYour Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitteris lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchasedthrough your dealer/retailer. All transmitters needto be re-coded to match the new transmitter. The losttra...

Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. Thisfeature allows you to start the engine from outside of thevehicle. It may also start up the vehicle’s heating or airconditioning systems and rear window defogger. Normaloperation of the system will return after the key is turn...

If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shutoff after 10 minutes unless a time extension hasbeen done. To manually shut off a remote start: • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and pressthe remote start button until the parking lampsturn off. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. •...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked,the handle will not open it. You increasethe chance of being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash if the doors are ...

Liftgate { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate orliftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO)gas can come into your vehicle. You cannotsee or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you must drive with theliftgate open or if electrical wiring or othercable connect...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat and suffer permanent injuriesor even death from heat stroke. Never leavea child, a helpless adult, or a pet alonein a vehicle, especially with the wi...

Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys isdangerous for many reasons, children orothers could be badly injured or even killed.They could operate the power windows orother controls or even make the vehicle move.The windows will function and they could beseriously injured ...

Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-downfeature that allows the window to be lowered withoutholding the switch. Press the switch part way, andthe driver’s window will open a small amount. Press theswitch down all the way and release it and the windowwill go down automatical...

To arm the theft-deterrent system, press the lock buttonon the RKE transmitter when all doors and the hood(vehicles started with the remote start feature only)are closed. The security light will come on solidfor approximately 30 seconds and then flashes slowly.If the lock button on the RKE transmitt...

Starting and OperatingYour Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the longrun if you follow these guidelines: • Do not drive at any one constant speed,fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km).Do not make full-throttl...

ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position operates some of the electrical accessories, such as the radio,but not the climate control system. Use ACC/ACCESSORY if you must have your vehiclein motion while the engine is off, for example, if yourvehicle is being pushed or towed. ON/RUN: This is the position t...

Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine will not start in any other position – thisis a safety feature. To restart when you are alreadymoving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage...

Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical partsor accessories, you could change the way the engineoperates. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your dealer/retailer. If you do not, your enginemight not perform properly. Any resulting...

SECOND (2) and THIRD (3) GearStart Feature When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowyand icy conditions, you may want to select SECOND (2)and THIRD (3) gear. A higher gear, and light applicationof the gas pedal, may allow you to gain more tractionon slippery surfaces. With the Manual Shift ...

Shifting Out of PARK (P) This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system.The shift lock release is designed to: • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shiftlever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever buttonfully released, and • Prevent movement of the shift lever out ofPARK (P), unless the...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see orsmell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • The exhaust system sounds strange ordifferent. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle...

{ CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle canroll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You o...

Outside Power Mirrors The outside power mirrorcontrol is located on thedriver side door. 1. Turn the knob to the left (L) for the driver side mirror and to the right (R) for the passengerside mirror. 2. Adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle....

OnStar ® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and liveadvisors to provide you with a wide range of safety,security, information, and convenience services. If yourairbags deploy, the system is designed to make anautomatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who canrequest emergency servic...

Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)(If equipped) • Link to Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • OnStar...

OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStarHands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to accesslocation-based weather, local traffic reports, andstock quotes. By pressing the phone button and givinga few simple voice commands, you can browsethrough the various topics. See the...

Location information about your vehicle is onlyavailable if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructedand available. Your vehicle must have a working electrical system(including adequate battery power) for the OnStarequipment to operate. There are other problems OnStarcannot control that may prevent...

Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remotebutton for at least half of a second. The indicator lightwill come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtons Erase the programmed buttons when you sell orterminate your lease. To eras...

Center Console Storage Your vehicle has a center console with an upper,lower and rear storage area. To access the upperstorage area, lift up on the top lever. To accessthe lower storage area, lift up on the bottom lever.The top of the center console can extend forward.To adjust, hold the top of the ...

Luggage Carrier { CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of yourvehicle that is longer or wider than the luggagecarrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattressand so forth — the wind can catch it as youdrive along. This can cause you to losecontrol. What you are carrying could beviolently torn o...

Sunroof The sunroof controlswitch is locatedbetween thesun visors. To operate the sunroof, the ignition must be inON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-19 . Pull and release the switch quickly to express-open thesunroof. Press and re...

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7 . • 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 . • Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass ...

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high orhigh beam to low, push the turn signal lever all the waytowards the instrument panel and release it. This indicator light turns onin the instrument panelcluster when the highbeams are on. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets y...

8 (Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its originalposition. For more cycles, hold the lever downbefore releasing it. 9 (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the wipers. & (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to se...

Windshield Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washeruntil the windshield is warmed. Otherwise thewasher fluid can form ice on the windshield,blocking your vision. Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spraywasher fluid on the windshield. The wipers will run fora few cycle...

Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on theinstrument panel above the climate control system. = (Rear Wiper/Washer): Press this button to wash and wipe the rear window. The rear window washer uses the same reservoir asthe windshield washer. Check the windshield was...

Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased whenthe cruise control or the ignition is turned off. Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control islocated on the instrumentpanel to the left of thesteering wheel. The exterior lamp control can be turned to the followingpositions: 9 (O...

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easierfor others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions,but they can be especially helpful in the short periodsafter dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytimeru...

Dome Lamp * (Dome Lamp Override): Press this button to keep the dome lamps and other interior lamps turned off whileany door is open. Press this button again to return it to theout position and the lamps automatically come on whenany door is opened. + (On/Off): Press this button to turn the dome lam...

Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle canbe controlled with this system. If your vehicle has theremote start feature, the climate control system functionsas part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on p...

@ (Recirculation): Press this button to turn on the recirculation mode. An indicator light in the button comeson to show that it is activated. The air inside the vehiclewill be recirculated through the climate control systemand the vehicle, not from outside the vehicle. This modecan be used to preve...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the ignitionis in ON/RUN. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press the button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator lighton the button comes on t...

Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle canbe controlled with this system. If your vehicle has theremote start feature, the climate control system functionsas part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5...

AUTO (Automatic Air Delivery Mode): Turn the air delivery mode knob to AUTO for the system toautomatically control the direction of the airflow to helpreach the desired inside temperature. The system automatically controls the air inlet to supplythe outside air or recirculated inside air needed to h...

Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change thedirection of the airflow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the airinlets at the base of the vehicle that may blockthe flow of air into your vehicle. • Do not use any non-GM approved hood deflectorsthat...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fastyou are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely andeconomically. United States Base version shown, C...

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both milesper hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has beendriven, in either miles or kilometers. If your vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the newone will be set to the mileage to...

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime willsound for several seconds to remind the front passengerto buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if thepassenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65 for more information. T...

If the airbag readiness light stays on after you startthe vehicle or comes on when you are driving,your airbag system may not work properly. Haveyour vehicle serviced right away. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be worki...

If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there maybe a problem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on and st...

Brake System Warning Light This light should come on briefly when the engine isstarted. If it does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready towarn you if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning lightwill come on when the parking brake is set. The light willstay on...

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light This light comes on briefly when starting the vehicleas a system check. If it does not, take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer for service. If this light comes on andstays lit, the engine hasoverheated. If this happens pull over and see Engine Overheating on ...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation ofthe fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makessure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life ofthe vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner e...

Emissions Inspection and MaintenancePrograms Some state/provincial and local governments have ormight begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass thisinspection could prevent you from getting a vehicleregistration. Here are some things you need to know to...

Low Oil Level Light This light should come onas a check, when you startyour engine. If this light comes on and stays on, it means yourengine is low on oil. You need to check the oil levelright away. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for further information. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance ma...

Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light willcome on when the foglamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.See Fog Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. Cruise Control Light This light comes onwhenever the cruisecontrol is set. The light goes out when the cruise control i...

Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenthe high-beam headlampsare in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light comes on brieflywhen the engine is started. It also comes on when the windshield washer fluid islow. See Windshi...

Here are four things that some owners ask about. Noneof these mean a condition exists with the fuel gage: • At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off beforethe gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than thegage indicated. For example, the gage may haveindicated the ...

Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All information appears in the DIC display located in theinstrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a shortdelay, the DIC displays the information that was lastdisplayed before the engi...

DIC Compass Your vehicle has a compass in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory.Your dealer/retailer will set the correct zone for yourlocation. Under certain circumstances, such as during a longdistance cross-country trip or moving t...

Setting the Clock With Date Display Radio with Single CD or Radio withCD (MP3) These radios have a H button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date, follow these instructions: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press the O knob, located in the center of the radio, t...

Radio(s) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). TheRDS feature is available for use only on FM stations thatbroadcast RDS information. This system relies uponreceiving specific information from these stations andonly works when the information is available. While the...

Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display shows the selection. f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press the either arrow to go to the previous or to the next station. To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for a fewseconds until...

Undesired XM™ categories can be removed throughthe setup menu. To remove an undesired category,perform the following: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label. 3. Turn the f knob to display the category you want removed. 4. Pres...

Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CalibrationError displays, it means that the radio has not beenconfigured properly for your vehicle and it mustbe returned to your dealer/retailer for service. Locked: This message displays w...

Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc Your vehicle’s radio system may have the MP3 feature.If it has this feature, it is capable of playing an MP3CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more information on howto play an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc, see Using an MP3 on page 3-64 later in this section. CD Messages CHECK DISC:...

CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing. Press again andthe system begins playing audio from the connectedportable audio player. If a portable audio player isnot connected, “No Input Device Found” displays. Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio plays...

Once the disc has been scanned, the player defaults toplaying MP3 files in order by artist. The current artistplaying is shown on the second line of the displaybetween the arrows. Once all songs by that artist areplayed, the player moves to the next artist in alphabeticalorder on the CD-R/CD-RW and ...

Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If thisstation was one of the presets, choose another stationfor that preset button. No Artist Info: No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No T...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls canbe adjusted at the steeringwheel. They include thefollowing: + / − (Next/Previous): Press and release either the plus or minus button to go to the next or the previouspreset radio station. When a CD is playing, press and release either the plusor ...

AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range can cause stationfrequencies to interfere with each other. For better radioreception, most AM radio stations boost the power levelsduring the day, and then reduce these levels during thenight. Static can a...

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2Driving Environment . . ....

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Driving Your Vehicle Whenever we drive, we are taking on an importantresponsibility. This is true for any motorvehicle — passenger car, van, truck, sport utility.Driver behavior, the driving environment, and thevehicle’s design all affect how well a vehicle pe...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37 . Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. First, you have to decide to push on the brakepedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bringup your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-four...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS),an advanced electronic braking system that willhelp prevent a braking skid. When you start the engine and begin to drive away,ABS will check itself. You might hear a momentarymotor or clicking noise while this test is going...

The traction control system can be activated again bypressing the traction control button. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press thebutton, the system will not turn off until there is no longera current need to limit wheel spin. You can turn thesystem back on at any time by pressing th...

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWDsystem operates automatically without any actionrequired by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin toslip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive thevehicle as required. There may be a slight engagementnoi...

Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subjectto the same laws of physics when driving on curves.The traction of the tires again...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls outfrom nowhere, or a child darts out from between parkedcars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid thesep...

Off-Road Recovery Your vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of aroad onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steerso that your vehicle s...

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions, and by not overdrivingthose conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’sthree control systems. I...

Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is for vehicles that have all-wheeldrive. If your vehicle does not have all-wheel drive, youshould not drive off-road unless you are on a level,solid surface. Many of the same design features that help make yourvehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weathe...

Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-roaddriving. One of the best ways to control your vehicleis to control your speed. Here are some things to keepin mind. At higher speeds: • You approach things faster and you have less timeto scan the terrain for obstacles. • You have less time t...

When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep afirm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or othersurface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands ifyou are not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles,the wheels can leave the ground. If this happens,even with ...

There are also some things you must not do if you stall,or are about to stall, when going up a hill: • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting intoNEUTRAL (N), or pressing the clutch if you havea manual transmission, to rev-up the engine andregain forward momentum. This will not work. Yourvehic...

Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go acrossthe incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decidewhether to try to drive across the incline. Here are somethings to consider: { CAUTION: Driving across an incline that is too steep willmake your vehicle roll...

Stalling on an Incline { CAUTION: Getting out on the downhill (low) sideof a vehicle stopped across an incline isdangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you couldbe crushed or killed. Always get out on theuphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay wellclear of the rollover path. If your vehicle stalls...

Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction.On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control.On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor thatyou will have difficulty accelerating. And, if you do getmoving, poor steering and difficult braking can causeyou to slide out of control. { ...

If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. Atfaster speeds, water splashes on the ignition system andyour vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you getthe tailpipe under water. And, as long as the tailpipe isunder water, you will never be able to start the engine.When you go thro...

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 muchlight to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle tractionand affect yo...

Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tipsinclude: • Allow extra following distance. • Pass with caution. • Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. • Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. • Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on ...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is differentthan driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for drivingin these conditions include: • Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, coolingsystem, and transmission. • Going d...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You might want to put winter emergency supplies inyour vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supplyof windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outerclothing, a small shovel, ...

Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction.If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin andpolish the surface under the tires even more. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on aslippery road. Even though you have ABS, beg...

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear thearea around the front wheels. Turn off any traction orstability system. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 and Electronic Stability Program on page 4-8 . Then shift back and forth between REVERSE ...

Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar).With the driver’s door open, you will find thelabel attached below the door lock post (striker).The tire and loading information label showsthe number of occupant seati...

4. The resulting figure equals the availableamount of cargo and luggage load capacity.For example, if the “XXX” amount equals1,400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbpassengers in your vehicle, the amount ofavailable cargo and luggage load capacityis 650 lbs (1,400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Deter...

The combined weight of the driver, passengersand cargo should never exceed your vehicle’smaximum vehicle capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label isattached to the lower area of the center pillar(B-pillar). The label shows the gross weight capacity of you...

Similar looking vehicles may have differentGVWRs and payloads. Please consult yourvehicle’s Certification/Tire label or your retailerfor additional details. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier thanthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),or either the maximum front or rear GrossAxle Weight ...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid vehicle damage, a platform or flatbed trailershould be used to transport this vehicle. Consultyour dealer/retailer or a professional towing serviceif you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7 . If you want to tow your...

Dinghy Towing Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles may bedinghy towed from the front. You can also tow thesevehicles by placing them on a platform trailer with allfour wheels off of the ground. For other towing options,see “Dolly Towing” following in this section. For vehicles being dinghy...

Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered bythe warranty. Never have your vehicle towed fromthe rear. Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment anddr...

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with theproper trailer towing equipment. To identify the traileringcapacity of your vehicle, you should read the informationin “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section.Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle byitself. ...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig.For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull atrailer are all important. It can also depend on any specialequipment that you have on your veh...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo youmay carry in it, and the people who will be riding inthe v...

The effect of tongue weight is about 1.5 times the actualweight. Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves youwith being able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongueweight. Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percentof total loaded trailer weight, you can expect that thelargest trailer yo...

Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicleand your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongueof the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road ifit becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions aboutsafety chains may be provided by the hitch manufactureror b...

Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead asyou would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.This can help you avoid situations that requireheavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You will need more passing distance up ahead whenyou are towing a trailer. And, becaus...

Driving on Grades Notice: Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higherthan normal engine and transmission temperaturesmay result and damage your vehicle. Frequentstops are very important to allow the engine andtransmission to cool. Reduce speed and shift to a lo...

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someo...

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-68Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-70Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-70Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . ...

Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine Saturn parts and Saturn-trainedand supported service people. Genuine Saturn parts have one of these marks. Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added toyour vehicle they can...

Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attemptingto do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-70 . You should keep a record with all parts receipts andlist the mileage and the date of any service workyou perform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-18 . Adding Eq...

Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code P) orthe 3.5L V6 engine (VIN Code N), use regular unleadedgasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If theoctane rating is less than 87, you might notice an audibleknocking noise when you drive, commonly referred to asspark...

Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that help preventengine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowingthe emission control system to work properly. In mostcases, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.However, some g...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow all theinstructions on the pump island. Turn off yourengine when you are refueling. Do not smokeif you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.Do not...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while itis in your vehicle. Static electricity dischargefrom the container can ignite the fuel vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injuryto you and others: • Dispense fue...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It islocated under theinstrument panel onthe driver side ofthe vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be su...

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-31 . C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 5-27 . D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” unde...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, add at leastone quart/liter of the recommended oil. This sectionexplains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcasecapacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-104 . Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. Look for and use only an oilthat meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container...

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below − 20°F ( − 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both provide easiercold starting and better protection for the engine atextremely low temperatures. Engine Oil Additives Do n...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Wheneverthe oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculatewhen the next oil change is required. If a situation occurswhere you change the oil prior to a ch...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change aftereach 50,000 mile (80 000 k...

Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealer/retailerand have it repaired as soon as possible. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed i...

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you donot need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the cooling systemcan be dangerous. Plain water, or some other...

Checking Coolant The surge tank is located on the driver side of theengine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steamand scalding liquids to blow out an...

{ CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it ishand-tight and fully seated. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Ca...

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see: A. Electric Engine Fan B. Coolant Surge Tank C. Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hoodcan start up even when the engine is notrunning and can injure you. Keep hands,clothing, and tool...

Check the level in the surge tank when the coolingsystem has cooled down. If the coolant is not at theproper level, repeat Steps 1 through 3 and reinstall thepressure cap. If the coolant still is not at the proper levelwhen the system cools down again, see your retailer. Power Steering Fluid See Eng...

What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage your vehicle and the damages may not be covered byyour warranty. Always use the correct fluid listed in Recommended Fluids a...

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that the brakefluid goes down to an a...

What to Add When you need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This helps keepdirt from entering the rese...

Brake Wear Your vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads havebuilt-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warningsound when the brake pads are worn and new padsare needed. The sound can come and go or be heardall the time your vehicle is moving, except when youare pushing on the brake pedal fir...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When you replace parts of the braking system — forexa...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want touse another vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They con...

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, dothe following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle...

What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Headlamp Aiming The visual optical headlamp aiming system has beenpreset at the factory and should need no furtheradjustment. However, if the vehicle is damage...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-49 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas insideand can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.You...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your vehicle Warrantybooklet for details. { CAUTION: • Poorly maintained and improperlyused tires are dangerous. • Overloading y...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typicalpassenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tiresidewall. (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect r...

(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) : Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based onthree performance factors: treadwear, traction, andtemperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-70 . (G) Maximum Cold Inflation LoadLimit : Maximum load that ca...

(F) Tire Size : A combination of letters and numbers define a tire’s width, height, aspectratio, construction type, and service description.The letter T as the first character in the tiresize means the tire is for temporary use only. (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification) : Original e...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of thetire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds persquare inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight : This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of...

Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right.It is not. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following: • Too much flexing • Too ...

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properlyinflated simply by looking at them. Radial tiresmay look properly inflated even when they areunder-inflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold. Cold means your v...

When you end this high-speed driving, return the tires tothe cold tire inflation pressure shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58 . Example: You will find the maximum load and inflation pressuremolded on the tir...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designedto warn the driver when a low tire pressure conditionexists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tireand wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheelassembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressurein the vehic...

TPMS Malfunction Light The TPMS will not function properly if one or more ofthe TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the low tire warning lightflashes for about one minute and then stays on for theremainder of the ignition cycle. The TPMS malfunctionlight com...

TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensorsor rotate the vehicle’s tires, the identification codeswill need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.The sensors are matched, to the tire/wheel positions,in the...

6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire. The passenger side front turn signal lamp comeson. Repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire. The passenger side rear turn signal lamp comeson. Repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire. The d...

When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditionsinfluence when you need new tires. One way to tell when itis time for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only 1/16 inch...

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires foryour vehicle. The original equipment tires installedon your vehicle, when it was new, were designed tomeet General Motors Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification (TPC Spec) system rating. If you needreplacement tires, GM strongly recomme...

Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size thanyour original equipment wheels and tires, this mayaffect the way your vehicle performs, including itsbraking, ride and handling characteristics, stability,and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicl...

While the tires available on General Motorspassenger cars and light trucks may vary withrespect to these grades, they must also conformto federal safety requirements and additionalGeneral Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)standards. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating basedon t...

Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire’s resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material...

Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rustedor corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If thewheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminumwheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See yourdealer/retailer if ...

Used Replacement Wheels { CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You cannot know how it has beenused or how far it has been driven. It could failsuddenly and cause a crash. If you have toreplace a wheel, use a new Saturn originalequipment wheel. Tire Chains { CAUTION: Do not use ...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak outslowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, hereare a few tips about what to expect and what to do: I...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’shazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6 for more information. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack ...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire: 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Push the levers on the load floor. 3. Lift the load floor and hang the hook to the tailgate opening. 4. Remove the tire protector foam. 5-77

5. Place the wheel retainer bolt onto the wheel stow rod and tighten by turning it clockwise. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replacethe compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soonas you can. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflatedwhen the vehicle was ...

Appearance Care Interior Cleaning Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it iscleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirtcan accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damagecarpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regularvacuuming is recommended to remove particl...

If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaneror spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercialupholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, testa small hidden area for colorfastness first. If thelocally cleaned area gives any impression that aring formation may result, clean the entire...

Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keepit clean by washing it often. Notice: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on your vehicle.Check the cleaning product label. If it states that itshould not be used on plastic parts, ...

If your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish,the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the coloredbasecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that arenon-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoatpaint finish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint f...

Aluminum Wheels Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if you do not wash your vehicle afterdriving on roads that have been sprayed withmagnesium, calcium or sodium chloride. Thesechlorides are used on roads for conditions such asice and dust. Always wash your vehicle’s chromewit...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and Road OilRemover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner andPolish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White Sidewall TireCleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitew...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, onthe driver side. It can be seen through the windshieldfrom outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears onthe Certification/Tire ...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damageyour vehicle and the damage would not be coveredby your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipmentcan keep other c...

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse blockis located on the driver’sside of the enginecompartment, near thebattery. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it. Always keep thecovers on any electrical component. 5-100

Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 9.0...

Application Capacities English Metric Transmission Four-Speed Automatic 6.9 qt 6.5 L Six-Speed Automatic 9.5 qt 9.0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in thismanual. Recheck fluid level after fillin...

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2Maintenance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids andlubricants as prescribed in this manual arenecessary to keep your vehic...

The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-8 for further information. { CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehiclecan be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs,you can be ...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this maintenance item will not nullifythe emission warranty or limit recall liability prior tothe completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,urge...

(h) Severe service is when the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police, ...

At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks ateach fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Notice: It is important to check the engine oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure tokeep the engine oil at the proper level can causedamage to the engine not covered by your ...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular b...

Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transmission, the ignitionshould turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift leveris in PARK (P). The ignition key should comeout only in LOCK...

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facingdownhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability:With the engine running and transmission inNEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure fromthe regular brake pedal. Do this until th...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your retailer. Part Saturn Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96815102 — Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 12605566 PF457G 3.5L V6* 89017342 or 89017525 PF61 or...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 (LE5) Engine 3.5L V6 (LZ4) Engine 6-16

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 . Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can b...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to yourretailer and to Saturn. Together we are committed toproviding our customers with unparalleled service,before, during, and after the purchase of a Saturn vehicle,for total customer s...

The program is designed so that the entire disputesettlement process, from the time you file yourcomplaint to the final decision, should be completed inapproximately 70 days. We believe our impartial programoffers advantages over courts in most jurisdictionsbecause it is informal, quick, and free of...

Customer Assistance Offices Saturn encourages customers to call the toll-freenumber for assistance. If a customer wishes to writeto Saturn, the letter should be addressed to: Saturn Customer Assistance Center100 Saturn ParkwayMail Code 371-999-S24Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 1-800-553-60001-800-833-60...

Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call 1-800-553-6000; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1-800-889-2438) . For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 . Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Saturn vehicle, you areautomatically enrol...

• Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance(Canada Only): In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement, while en route and over250 kilometres from the original point of departure,you might qualify for trip interruption expenseassistance. This assistance covers reasonablereimbursement of up...

Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Assistancecoverage are towing or services for vehicles operatedon a non-public roadway or highway, fines, impoundtowing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State,Provincial or Federal law, and mounting, dismountingor chang...

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait, Saturn helpsto minimize your inconvenience by providing severaltransportation options. Depending on the circumstances,your retailer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Servic...

Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not beavailable at every retailer. Please contact your retailerfor specific information about availability. All CourtesyTransportation arrangements will be administeredby appropriate retailer personnel. Saturn reserves ...

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying Satu...

Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacy Your Saturn vehicle has a number of sophisticatedcomputers that record information about the vehicle’sperformance and how it is driven. For example, yourvehicle uses computer modules to monitor and controlengine and transmission performance, to monitor theconditions...

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipmentis required, and access to the vehicle or the EDRis needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,other parties, such as law enforcement, that have thespecial equipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the EDR. Saturn ...