Page 1 2007 Saturn RELAY Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 7 Front Seats ... 9 Rear Seats ... 14 Safety Belts ... 32 Child Restraints ... 56 Airbag System ... 83 Restraint System Check Features and Controls ... 103 Keys ...
Page 2 Maintenance Schedule ... 519 Maintenance Schedule ... 520 Customer Assistance Information ... 537 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Index ... 555 ... 538 ... 552...
Page 3: Canadian Owners
SATURN, SATURN Emblem, and the name RELAY are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ... 9 Manual Seats ... 9 Power Seats ... 10 Heated Seats ... 10 Reclining Seatbacks ... 11 Head Restraints ... 13 Rear Seats ... 14 Rear Seat Operation ... 14 Bucket Seats ... 14 Captain Chairs ... 22 Third Row Seat ...
Page 8 Section 1 Airbag System ... 83 Where Are the Airbags? ... 86 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ... 89 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ... 91 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ... 91 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ...
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats Use the lever located on the front of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward. Pull up on the lever to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while...
Page 10: Power Seats
Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks
Both indicator lights next to the heated seat symbol will be lit to indicate that it is on the high setting. Press the button a second time to go to the low setting. One indicator will be lit. Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off.
Page 12 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, do the following: 1.
Page 13: Head Restraints
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 14: Rear Seats
The height of the head restraints can be adjusted on the ﬁrst and second row seats. Pull the head restraint up or push it down to adjust it. The head restraints on the third row seat cannot be adjusted. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust, remove, and reinstall...
Page 15 Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2. Fold the seatback You can do this by either pulling on the nylon strap, located on the rear right hand side of the seat, or by lifting the recline lever,...
Page 16 3. Pull the nylon strap, located on the rear right hand side of the seat, or lift the recline lever, located on the front right hand side of the seatback, to raise the seatback to the upright position. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 17 The other lever is located on the rear of the seat. To adjust the second row bucket seats forward or rearward, do the following: 1. Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. 2. Release the lever when the seat is in the desired position.
Page 18 Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2. Fold the seatback forward. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 19 Removing the Bucket Seats To remove the bucket seats, do the following: 1. Make sure the head restraint is in the fully lowered position. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 20 5. To release the front seat hooks from the ﬂoor pins, squeeze the angled bar, located beneath the seat toward the straight crossbar. 6. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward, then toward the rear of the vehicle while pulling it out.
Page 21 To install the bucket seats, do the following: 1. With the seat folded, squeeze the angled bar beneath the seat toward the straight crossbar, while placing the front hooks of the seat into the front two ﬂoor pins. 2. Make sure the seat If the front hooks are not attaching correctly, check that the seat is in the full rear position.
Page 22: Captain Chairs
CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. 4. Check that the seat is locked by trying to raise the seat.
Page 23 Adjusting the Captain Chairs Forward and Rearward There are two manual adjustment bars on each seat. One is located under the front of the seat cushion. The other one is located under the rear of the seat cushion. Lift up either bar to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Page 24 Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety To remove a captain chair, do the following: belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
Page 25 2. The seat can then be lifted off the front ﬂoor pins and removed from the vehicle. Installing a Captain Chair (without a Side Impact Airbag) CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 26 To install a captain chair, do the following: 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of ﬂoor pins. 1. Hook the front latches over the front ﬂoor pins.
Page 27: Third Row Seat
CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. 3. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly attached.
Page 28 Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To raise the seatback, do the following: 1.
Page 29 Removing the Third Row Seat 1. Remove the hideaway rear storage bins, if equipped. See Hideaway Rear Storage Bins on page 174 for more information. 2. Make sure all items are off the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 30 Installing the Third Row Seat CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 31 CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. 3. Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is locked down.
Page 32: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly.
Page 33 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 34 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Page 35 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 36 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 37: Questions And Answers About
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 38: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 56 or Infants and Young Children on page 59.
Page 39 The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Page 40 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 41 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 42 What is wrong with this? The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen.
Page 43 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen.
Page 44 What is wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 45 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 46 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 47: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 48: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 49: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 50 When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 55. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 51 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
Page 52: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
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 belt away from the neck and head.
Page 53 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 54 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 55: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are located on the retractor part of the safety belts. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash.
Page 56: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 57 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
Page 58 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 59: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 60 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force...
Page 61 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 62 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Page 63: Child Restraint Systems
CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 64 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 65 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 66 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that restraint,...
Page 67: Where To Put The Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint There are several systems for securing the child within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch. The ﬁve-point harness system has two shoulder straps, two hip straps, and a crotch strap.
Page 68 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your 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. CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right...
Page 69: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint...
Page 70 Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 71 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Second Row (Top Tether Anchor): (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Third Row Each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between...
Page 72 For the second row seating positions, the top tether anchors are located on the seatback, near the base of each seat. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 73 Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position or in the third row outboard positions, if your vehicle has one, if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 74 CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 75 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return the safety belts to their normal, stowed position before folding the rear seat. 1.
Page 76 If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the head restraint.
Page 77: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 69. For vehicles with a third row, there are no top tether anchors in the outboard seating positions. Do not secure a child seat in these positions if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come...
Page 78 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. 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.
Page 79: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
6. If your child restraint has a top tether, and the position that you are using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 69.
Page 80 CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if...
Page 81 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1.
Page 82 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. 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.
Page 83: Airbag System
8. If the airbag or airbags are off, the off indicator on the instrument panel will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 84 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 85 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 86: Where Are The Airbags
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 223 for more information.
Page 87 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 88 If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right front passenger and/or the second row captain’s chairs (if equipped), it is in the side of the seatback closest to the door. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even...
Page 89: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non-deployment events and are used to predict how severe a...
Page 90 Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. • If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform.
Page 91: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inﬂator, which inﬂates the airbag. The inﬂator, the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules.
Page 92: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After an airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. Some components of the airbag module — the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, and for seating positions with side impact airbags, the side...
Page 93: Passenger Sensing System
In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After they inﬂate, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 94 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. The driver’s airbags or the second row side impact airbags (if equipped) are not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt.
Page 95 CAUTION: (Continued) Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off.
Page 96 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger’s airbag or airbags, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag or airbags are off. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 97 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
Page 98 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag.
Page 99: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your retailer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system.
Page 100: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Page 101: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 102: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary...
Page 103: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ... 105 Remote Keyless Entry System ... 106 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ... 107 Doors and Locks ... 114 Door Locks ... 114 Power Door Locks ... 116 Delayed Locking ... 116 Automatic Door Lock ... 117 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...
Page 104 Section 2 Mirrors ... 153 Manual Rearview Mirror ... 153 Outside Power Mirrors ... 153 Outside Convex Mirror ... 154 Outside Heated Mirrors ... 154 ® OnStar System ... 154 Universal Home Remote System ... 156 Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) ...
Page 105: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 106: Remote Keyless Entry System
This vehicle has a double sided key for the ignition and the driver’s door lock. Your vehicle has the PASS-Key system. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key or any additional key is needed, you must purchase this key from your retailer.
Page 107: Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 108 The remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle will only contain the buttons speciﬁc to your vehicle’s factory installed remote system features. (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, you can start the engine from outside the vehicle. See “Remote Vehicle Start” at the end of this section for more detailed information.
Page 109 Remote Power Sliding Door Operation (Power Sliding Door): If your vehicle has one power sliding door, the remote keyless entry transmitter will have a button with a van symbol on it. Press and hold this button to open or close the power sliding door. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 121.
Page 110 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your retailer.
Page 111 2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not use the metal ﬂanges to pop out the battery. 3. Replace the battery. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves are snapped together tightly so water will not get in. 5.
Page 112 To start the engine using the remote start feature, do the following: 1. Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped with the remote vehicle start button, at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, then immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start button until the vehicle’s turn signal lamps ﬂash, or for at least two seconds, if the vehicle’s lights are...
Page 113 The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: • The remote start system is disabled. See “REMOTE START” under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 261. • The vehicle’s key is in the ignition. • The vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are not closed.
Page 114: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 115 From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. To unlock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle. To lock the driver’s door from the outside with your key, insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 116: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Your vehicle has power door locks. The switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door. Press the top of the switch to unlock the doors and liftgate. With the content theft-deterrent system, the power door lock switch will not unlock the doors until the system is disarmed.
Page 117: Automatic Door Lock
If a door remains open, without any other door being opened or closed, the vehicle will lock after approximately 45 seconds. If the key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock the doors. To turn the delayed locking feature off or on, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 261.
Page 118: Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock Your vehicle was programmed so that all doors will unlock automatically when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). To change the way the automatic door unlocking operates, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 261. Lockout Protection The lockout protection feature makes it more difficult to lock the key in the vehicle.
Page 119 Sliding Door Lock CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.
Page 120 Lock either sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving the manual lever down. Unlock it by moving the lever up. With the power door locks, the sliding door lock has a delay feature. See Delayed Locking on page 116 and DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 261.
Page 121: Power Sliding Door (Psd)
If your vehicle has power sliding door(s), you can prevent power opening of the sliding door from the passenger power sliding door (psd) activation switch by pressing the psd second row passenger override (deactivation) switch located on the overhead console. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 121.
Page 122 Power Sliding Door (PSD) Switches Your vehicle will have one of the following switch(es) located on the overhead console switchbank. If your vehicle has a single power sliding door (PSD), you have this switch. PSD Activation/Override (Deactivation) Switch If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors, you have these switches.
Page 123 If you have a single PSD, this switch is located in front of the passenger side sliding door. If your vehicle has dual PSDs, the switches are located in front of both sliding doors. Power Sliding Door Operation The power sliding door(s) will only open if the transaxle is in PARK (P).
Page 124 The remote keyless entry transmitter can also be used to open the power sliding door(s). If the vehicle is locked, press the power sliding door button(s) and all doors will unlock and the sliding door(s) will open. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 107.
Page 125 If an object obstructs the power sliding door(s) while it is closing, the door will automatically reverse to the open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing door, or stronger. The force of the closing door increases signiﬁcantly as the door approaches the latched position.
Page 126 CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, turn on the power sliding door feature.
Page 127 To close the door(s) manually when the override switch(es) is in the override (deactivation) position, pull the inside or outside door handle and slide the door all the way forward to the latched position. To stop the door(s) immediately while the door(s) is opening or closing, press the PSD override (deactivation) part of the switch.
Page 128: Liftgate
Liftgate To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside, use the remote keyless entry transmitter. For more information, see Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 107. You can also use the power door lock switch to lock and unlock the liftgate. Open the liftgate using the handle located above the license plate.
Page 129 CAUTION: (Continued) See Climate Control System on page 205 or Dual Climate Control System on page 209. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 151. To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then ﬁrmly shut the liftgate.
Page 130: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 131: Power Windows
Power Windows The switches on the driver’s door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 139. The driver’s power window switch has two down positions.
Page 132: Power Rear Quarter Windows
Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows. This switch, located in the overhead console switchbank, is used for opening and closing the power rear quarter windows. Press the top of the switch to open the windows; both windows will open.
Page 133: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system.
Page 134 Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when the key is removed from the ignition and you use the driver’s power door lock switch, with the driver’s door open or the passenger’s door power door lock switch with the passenger’s door open to lock the vehicle.
Page 135 Arming Conﬁrmation If remote unlock conﬁrmation is on, the turn signal lamps will ﬂash brieﬂy to let you know when your alarm system has disarmed. If you would not like the turn signal lamps to ﬂash, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 261.
Page 136: Pass-Key
® PASS-Key III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key is a passive theft deterrent system. This means you do not have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
Page 137 It is possible for the PASS-Key to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. This procedure is for learning additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your retailer or a locksmith who can ®...
Page 138: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 139: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
B (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you can operate the electrical accessories, such as the radio. C (RUN): This is the position to which the switch returns after the engine is started and the ignition key is released. This is the position for driving.
Page 140: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle.
Page 141: Engine Coolant Heater
Before adding electrical equipment, check with your Saturn retailer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
Page 142 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
Page 143: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation Maximum engine speed is limited when you are in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This gear position locks your front wheels.
Page 144 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Page 145 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. •...
Page 146 SECOND (2): This position reduces vehicle speed more than DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
Page 147: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
Page 148: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 149: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 150: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Page 151: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. •...
Page 152: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 153: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment can lessen glare from the headlamps behind your vehicle.
Page 154: Outside Convex Mirror
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 your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Page 155 ® A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s ® OnStar Subscriber Information packet located in your vehicle. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, contact ® OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), ®...
Page 156: Universal Home Remote System
® OnStar Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a ® feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics.
Page 157: Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular Led)
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A-GTE05A.
Page 158: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round Led)
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote System buttons, follow the instructions below. If there is one triangular LED above the Universal Home Remote System buttons, follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation (with one...
Page 159 If you do not know if your garage door opener is a ﬁxed code or rolling code device, open your garage door opener’s remote control battery cover. Your garage door opener is a ﬁxed code device if there is a panel of switches. If not, your garage door opener is a rolling code device.
Page 160 Example of Switch Settings 2. Write down the eight to 12 coding switch settings from left to right. When the switch is in the up position, write “on,” and when a switch is in the down position, write “off”. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “middle”.
Page 161 5. After entering the switch settings, press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves.
Page 162 2. Go to the garage. Locate the garage door motor head and press and release the “learn” button. After pressing the “learn” button, you have 10 to 30 seconds to complete Step 4 depending on your garage control unit. If you cannot locate the “learn” button, refer to the owners guide for your garage door opener.
Page 163: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular Led)
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease. To erase either rolling code or ﬁxed code on the Universal Home Remote device, do the following: 1.
Page 164 If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps.
Page 165 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light.
Page 166 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner.
Page 167: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2.
Page 168: Overhead Console (With Rail)
Overhead Console (With Rail) If your vehicle is equipped with an overhead console, it may contain the following: • Reading lamps. See Front Reading Lamps on page 197 or Rear Reading Lamps on page 197. • Switchbank. See Overhead Console Switchbank on page 200.
Page 169 4. Firmly press down making sure the latch is ﬂat with the ribs (A) on the storage bin. 5. Switch hands and repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the latch on the opposite side of the storage bin. 6. Reverse these steps in order to remove the storage bin.
Page 170: Overhead Console (Without Rail)
Overhead Console (Without Rail) If your vehicle has an overhead console without the rail system, it has two reading lights, a courtesy light, and a switchbank. See Overhead Console Switchbank on page 200 for more information. Floor Console Storage Area If your vehicle has a storage compartment located on the front console below the front cupholders.
Page 171: Second Row Center Console
Second Row Center Console If your vehicle has the second row center console, use the following procedure to remove or install the console. Removing the Center Console 1. Locate the attachment lever in an opening on the rear of the console 2.
Page 172: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control.
Page 173: Convenience Net
Convenience Net (With Hideaway Rear Storage Bins) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads, from falling out of the vehicle when the liftgate is opened. Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, inside the liftgate. To use the convenience net, do the following: 1.
Page 174: Hideaway Rear Storage Bins
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. Your vehicle may have hideaway rear storage bins.
Page 175 Replacing the Hideaway Rear Storage Bins 1. Make sure the third row seat is properly installed in the vehicle. See Third Row Seat on page 27 for more information. If the third row seat is not in the vehicle with the hideaway rear storage bins, the hideaway rear storage bins will not be locked into the correct position in the vehicle.
Page 176 NOTES...
Page 177 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ... 180 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 182 Other Warning Devices ... 182 Horn ... 182 Tilt Wheel ... 182 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ... 183 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ... 184 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ... 185 Flash-to-Pass ...
Page 178 Section 3 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ... 222 Airbag Readiness Light ... 223 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ... 224 Charging System Light ... 226 Brake System Warning Light ... 226 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ... 227 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...
Page 179 NOTES...
Page 180: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 181 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 212. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 183. C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 353.
Page 182: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 183: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: •...
Page 184: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
• Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 186. • Rear Window Wiper. See Windshield Washer on page 186. • Rear Window Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 186. For information on the headlamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 192. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 185: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off. If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on.
Page 186: Windshield Washer
(Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
Page 187: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. If your vehicle has the rear window washer/ wiper, the controls are located on the end of the turn signal/multifunction lever.
Page 188: Cruise Control
Cruise Control CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control.
Page 189 Cruise control allows a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more to be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off.
Page 190 Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. But the cruise control does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, the cruise control lever can be pushed upward toward the plus (resume/accelerate) position to return to the preset...
Page 191 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed while using cruise control: • Push the cruise control lever downward toward the minus (set/coast/decelerate) position until a lower speed is reached, then release it. •...
Page 192: Exterior Lamps
Erasing Speed Memory When the cruise control or the ignition is turned off, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps The control to the left of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. (Off): Turn the control to this position to toggle off all lamps.
Page 193: Wiper Activated Headlamps
Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature, if equipped, will automatically activate the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about 30 seconds and when all of the following conditions are met. • The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. •...
Page 194 A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system will make front parking and turn signal lamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met: •...
Page 195: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness The knob to adjust the instrument panel brightness is located in the center of the interior lamp controls. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights and counterclockwise to dim them. Interior Lamps Control The interior lamp control is located to the right of the exterior lamp controls on the...
Page 196: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp The dome lamp is located in the headliner and has two buttons to manually turn it on or off. The dome lamp will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps override feature.
Page 197: Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition. If you turn the ignition key to RUN or ACCESSORY, the lamps will fade out. The lamps will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 198: Cargo Lamp
Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located in the rear of your vehicle, above the liftgate opening, and does not have a switch. The cargo lamp will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps override.
Page 199: Battery Run-Down Protection
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable.
Page 200: Overhead Console Switchbank
Overhead Console Switchbank The overhead console switchbank is located in the overhead console. This switchbank may include the following: • Power Sliding Door(s)/Override Switch(es). See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 121. • Power Rear Quarter Windows. See Power Rear Quarter Windows on page 132. •...
Page 201 CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. URPA does not: • Operate above speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h). • Detect objects more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather.
Page 202: How The System Works
How the System Works Unless disabled, the URPA will turn on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). When the system turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you know that the system is working.
Page 203: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Your vehicle is equipped with a front accessory power outlet located near the ﬂoor on the instrument panel. It can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. Pull the cover down to use the accessory power outlet.
Page 204: Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current Your vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment with a maximum limit of 150 watts. If you try to use equipment that requires more than the limit, a protection circuit will cut the power supply.
Page 205: Cigarette Lighter
Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel below the climate controls, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Page 206 Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 207 The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. MAX A/C (Maximum Air Conditioning): Turn the right knob to this position for maximum air conditioning.
Page 208 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode.
Page 209: Dual Climate Control System
Dual Climate Control System Your vehicle may have a dual climate control system. With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 210 (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 211 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Page 212: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment (Open): Turn the thumbwheel to this position to open the air outlets. (Closed): Turn the thumbwheel to this position to close the air outlets. Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips •...
Page 213 (Fan): Slide the lever to 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airﬂow to the rear seating area. Slide the fan knob to 0 to turn the fan off. AUX: Slide the lever to AUX to allow the rear passengers to adjust the temperature and airﬂow to the rear seating area.
Page 214 (Increase Setting): Press this button to increase the fan or temperature setting when arrows are active in display. (Fan): Press this button to increase or decrease fan speed. After pressing this button, arrows and a fan will appear in the display. The arrows indicate that to increase or decrease fan speed, you need to press either the left or right arrow button.
Page 215: (Option B, Uplevel)
Rear Climate Control System (Option B, Uplevel) Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed for the rear seating area. This system works with the main climate control system in your vehicle.
Page 216 (Decrease Setting): Press this button to decrease the fan or temperature setting when arrows are active in the display. (Increase Setting): Press this button to increase the fan or temperature setting when arrows are active in the display. (Fan) (Temperature): Press this button once to enable adjustment of the fan speed.
Page 217: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment ﬁlter. The ﬁlter removes most particles from the air, including dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced early.
Page 218 2. Then push the tab, located on the left of the inner access panel, to the right. 3. The ﬁrst air ﬁlter will pull straight out. To remove the second, reach in and slide it toward the opening. Pull the second ﬁlter out. 4.
Page 219: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 220: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically.
Page 221: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
Page 222: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more.
Page 223: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light comes on if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module.
Page 224: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – United States When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.
Page 225 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your 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. CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the...
Page 226: Charging System Light
Charging System Light The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system.
Page 227: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.
Page 228: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Your vehicle is equipped with a traction control system warning light. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: • If you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button.
Page 229: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 435. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a...
Page 230 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: •...
Page 231 Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.
Page 232: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light If you have low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem.
Page 233: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 188 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light will come on when the high-beam headlamps or the Flash-to-Pass feature is...
Page 234: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are four things some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. •...
Page 235: Dic Operation And Displays
If equipped, the outside air temperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display when viewing all of the information screens, except for the oil life screens. If the outside air temperature is at or below 37°F (3°C), the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the outside temperature and the word ICE for two minutes.
Page 236 (Menu): Press this button to display the units, language, personalization, if equipped, compass zone and compass calibration, if equipped. See DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 261 and DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) on page 240 for more information. Information Button Items (Information): Press this button to scroll through the following items: Odometer...
Page 237 Time Elapsed Press the information button until TIME ELAPSED :00 displays. This mode is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another. Each of the ﬁelds for the hours, minutes, and seconds are two numeric digits.
Page 238 Average Fuel Economy Press the information button until AVG ECONOMY displays. This mode shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset.
Page 239 Menu Button Items (Menu): Press this button to scroll through the following items: Units Press the menu button until UNITS displays. This mode allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this mode, press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC.
Page 240: Dic Compass (Uplevel Only)
Compass Calibration (Uplevel Only) The compass can be manually calibrated. To calibrate the compass through the DIC, see DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) on page 240. DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Compass Zone Press the menu button until COMPASS ZONE displays.
Page 241: Dic Warnings And Messages
To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: 1. Press the menu button until COMPASS ZONE displays. 2. Find the vehicle’s current location and variance zone number on the map. 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4.
Page 242 Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the DIC display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared.
Page 243 BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed.
Page 244 CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 245 DELAYED LOCKING This message displays to inform the driver that even though a door lock switch or the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter has been pressed, that actual locking of the doors is being delayed because the delayed locking feature has been activated in the DIC.
Page 246 ENGINE COOLANT HOT Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed.
Page 247 This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on.
Page 248 KEY IN IGNITION This message displays and a chime sounds continuously when the driver’s door is open and the key is in ACCESSORY or LOCK. This message cannot be acknowledged. This message disappears and the chiming stops when the key is removed from the ignition. LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT This message displays when the left front turn signal bulb needs to be replaced.
Page 249 LIFT GATE AJAR This message displays when the liftgate is not closed completely. Make sure that the liftgate is closed completely. See Liftgate on page 128. This message displays while the ignition is in RUN. A chime sounds when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P).
Page 250 LOW FUEL This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 233 and Filling the Tank on page 417 for more information. The message displays and a chime sounds while the ignition is in RUN.
Page 251 PARKING BRAKE ON This message displays to alert the driver when the vehicle’s parking brake is on, the ignition is in RUN, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Release the parking brake before driving. See Parking Brake on page 147 for more information.
Page 252 PASSENGER’S REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays when the passenger’s side rear door is not closed properly. When this message appears, make sure that the passenger’s side rear door is closed completely. This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Page 253 REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message displays when the vehicle’s engine power is reduced. This happens when driving conditions, such as climbing a steep hill, make the transaxle overwork in a gear that may cause damage to the vehicle’s engine or transaxle. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate.
Page 254 REMOTE START DISABLED If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message displays if a remote start attempt is unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of the following conditions are true when a remote start attempt is made: •...
Page 255 RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT This message displays when the right rear turn signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 458. This message displays while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.
Page 256 SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays along with the airbag readiness light if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your retailer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 223 and Airbag System on page 83 for more information.
Page 257 SERVICE PARK LAMPS This message displays when there is a problem with the park lamps. Check to see if the park lamp fuse is blown and replace the fuse if necessary. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 512 and Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 512 for more information.
Page 258 SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the system is not functioning properly. A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 228.
Page 259 This message displays only while the ignition is in RUN. This message stays on until road conditions ® change and StabiliTrak is not active. This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared from the screen. STABILITY CONTROL OFF ® If your vehicle has StabiliTrak displays any time the system turns off.
Page 260 TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the TCS turns off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 365 for more information. This message only displays while the ignition is in RUN and disappears after two seconds.
Page 261: Dic Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
Page 262 Entering the Personal Program Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK (P). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the menu button until PERSONAL PROGRAM displays.
Page 263 ALL KEYS RESET This screen will only display if YES was selected on the FACTORY DEFAULTS screen. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices: CANCEL (default): The features will not be set to their factory default settings and the DIC will return to the FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.
Page 264 INT (Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED This feature enables the interior lamps in the vehicle to turn on for about 25 seconds after the key is removed from the ignition. Press the menu button until INT LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices: OFF: Removing the key from the ignition will not...
Page 265 Press the menu button until DELAYED LOCKING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices: OFF: There will be no delayed locking of the vehicle’s doors. ON (default): The locking of the vehicle’s doors will be delayed by ﬁve seconds while a door is open after a power door lock switch is pressed, or the lock button on the remote keyless entry...
Page 266 FOB LOCK FEEDBACK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press the menu button until FOB LOCK FEEDBACK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices: OFF: There will be no feedback when locking the...
Page 267 Press the option button until REAR PARK CHIME appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices: OFF: The URPA system’s chime will be disabled. ON (default): The URPA system’s chime will be enabled. Choose one of the available settings and press the menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 268 RADIO STATIONS PERSONALIZED This screen displays only if YES was selected for the PERSONALIZE KEY feature. This feature allows you to set the radio station presets to be recognized for the key, 1 or 2, that is being used. Once this message displays, set the radio station presets.
Page 269 FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS This feature allows the selection of which doors will unlock on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 107 for more information. Press the menu button until FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS appears on the DIC display.
Page 270: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 358. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features.
Page 271 Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
Page 272: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Radio with CD Press the H or the M button to enter clock mode. Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold M until the correct minute appears on the display. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour, press either the H or the M button to enter the clock mode, then press the tune knob to...
Page 273 Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 274 For XM™ (if equipped), press the information button while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name. To change the default on the display, press the information button until you see the display you want, then hold the button for two seconds.
Page 275 Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2.
Page 276 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this knob until BALANCE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this knob until FADE appears on the display.
Page 277 SCAN: Scan the stations within a category by performing the following: 1. Press the CAT button. The last selected category appears on the display. 2. Turn the tune knob to select the category. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press and hold either SCAN arrow until you hear a beep and SCAN CATEGORY appears on the display.
Page 278 RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! appears on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play stops during the announcement.
Page 279 Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio has not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to your retailer for service.
Page 280 If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen.
Page 281 CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD while listening to the radio. CD appears on the display when a CD is in the player. If the system has a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time allows the remote device to play. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while playing a CD.
Page 282 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs,...
Page 283 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number appears on the display. To play a speciﬁc CD press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. (Eject): Press this button to eject CD(s).
Page 284 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD or all of the loaded CDs. To use random, do one of the following: • To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order, press and release this button until RANDOM DISC PLAY appears on the display.
Page 285 CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. CD appears on the display when a CD is in the player. If your system is equipped with a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time allows the remote device to play.
Page 286 To play the song list, press the song list button. The recorded tracks begins to play in the order they were saved. Seek through the song list by using the SEEK arrows. Seeking past the last saved track returns to the ﬁrst saved track. To delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1.
Page 287: Using An Mp3
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 288 • Make sure to ﬁnalize the disc when burning an MP3 disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually better to burn the disc all at once. • Do not use CD-RW discs. • Do not use colored discs. The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 ﬁles.
Page 289 When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio ﬁles, but no folders, all ﬁles are located under the root folder. The folder down and the folder up buttons search playlists (Px) ﬁrst and then go to the root folder. When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT.
Page 290 Playing an MP3 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, and READING appears on the display. The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol appears on the display. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player.
Page 291 (Tune): Turn this knob to go to the next or previous track. (Previous Folder): Press this button to go to the ﬁrst track in the previous folder. Press and hold this button to reverse through the current track. (Next Folder): Press this pushbutton to go to the ﬁrst track in the next folder.
Page 292 MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press this button again to turn the sound on. This button is not available on the Radio with Six-Disc CD. SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds have played.
Page 293: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio...
Page 294: Navigation/Radio System
Radio Display Message Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr Hardware failure Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
Page 295 Parental Control (Parental Control): This button is located behind the video screen, below the auxiliary jacks. Press this button while using RSA, or when a DVD or CD is playing to blank the video screen and to mute the audio. The power indicator lights on the DVD player will ﬂash.
Page 296 If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle, the headphones will lose the audio signal. DVD and auxiliary audio will always be found on channel (CHA or CH1) of the wireless headphones. RSA audio is dedicated to CHB or CH2 of the wireless headphones.
Page 297 Wired Headphones There is a right and left wired headphone jack. To adjust the volume, do the following: 1. Plug the headphone into the corresponding jack, located behind the video screen, next to the auxiliary jacks. 2. Press the corresponding headphone button on the DVD faceplate.
Page 298 To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs, connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player. If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned on, the player will automatically begin playing the disc and the user will need to press the AUX button on the remote control or on the DVD...
Page 299 Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, do the following: 1. Push forward on the release button and the screen will fold down. 2. Adjust its position as desired. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its stowed and latched position.
Page 300 DVD Player Buttons (Stop/Eject): Press and release this button to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding. Press this button twice to eject a disc. If the player is already stopped, then only press this button once. (Power): Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off.
Page 301 Playing a Disc To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label side up, into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle is in ACCESSORY, RUN, or RAP. If a disc is already in the player, make sure that the DVD player is on, then press the play/pause button on the player faceplate or on the remote...
Page 302 Remote Control The RSE system will include a remote control (batteries are included). To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window next to the RSE faceplate and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the transmitter to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 303 (Directional Arrows): Press these buttons to move through DVD menus. The up and down arrows will move through MP3 folders. (Enter): Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. (Display Control Button): Press this button to open the RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) menus to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display modes.
Page 304 (Sound): Press this button to display the current audio track. Each press will move the DVD to the next language or commentary. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc. (Subtitles): Press this button to display the current subtitles.
Page 305 To use the RSE OSD menu when using a CD or an MP3, do the following: Make sure that a CD or an MP3 is loaded in the RSE system and that the system is not in auxiliary, then press the display button on the remote control.
Page 306 Problem Recommended Action No sound — Wired Make sure the wired Headphones headphones are plugged in. Adjust the volume. If RSA is on, DVD audio will not be heard. No sound — Vehicle If the DVD system is Speakers being heard through the vehicle speakers, adjust the volume on the radio.
Page 307 Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is Press and release the running but there is no AUX button on the remote picture or sound. control or the DVD player to get to auxiliary input. Check to make sure that the auxiliary source is connected to the inputs properly.
Page 308: Dvd Messages
Problem Recommended Action DVD System inoperable. In severe or extreme temperatures the DVD system might not be operable. Temperatures below 4°F ( 20°C) or above 140°F (60°C) could damage the DVD system. Operate the DVD system under normal or comfortable cabin temperature ranges.
Page 309: Rear Seat Entertainment System (Option B, Uplevel)
DVD Distortion There may be an experience with video distortion when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle.
Page 310 Before You Drive The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so. The RSE system can play DVD, CD, and MP3 discs. You can also connect an auxiliary device to the RSE system to play games, watch videos, look at pictures, etc.
Page 311 To adjust the volume on the wireless headphones, use the volume control located on the headphones. If there is a decreased audio signal during CD, MP3, or DVD play, there may be a low hissing noise through the speakers and/or headphones. If the hissing sound in the wireless headphones seems excessive, make sure that the headphone batteries are fully charged.
Page 312 2. Press the headphone volume control button until the Wired Headset Volume is displayed and the Left wired headphone is highlighted for selection. Press the volume control button again to select the Right volume control. Another way to select either the Left or Right Wired Headset Volume is to press the up or down arrows on the DVD faceplate.
Page 313 To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs, connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player. If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned on, the player may automatically begin playing the disc.
Page 314 Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, do the following: 1. Push the release button and the screen will fold down. 2. Adjust its position as desired. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its stowed and latched position.
Page 315 DVD Player Buttons RSE Faceplate with Rear Seat Climate Controls shown, RSE Faceplate without Rear Seat Climate Controls similar (Stop/Eject): Press and release this button to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding. Press this button twice to eject a disc. If the player is already stopped, then only press this button once.
Page 316 (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast forward the DVD and CD. To stop forwarding, press the play or stop button. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. MENU (Disc): Press this button to view the main DVD menu.
Page 317 Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control. To resume playback, press the play/pause button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control. The movie should resume play from where it was last stopped if the disc has not been ejected.
Page 318 Remote Control Buttons (Power): Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off. (Backlight): Press this button to turn the remote control backlighting on. The backlight will automatically turn off after eight seconds. (Title): Press this button to display the current title number.
Page 319 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a disc. Press this button while a disc is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue playing the disc. (Prior Chapter/Track): Press this button to go to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press this button again to return to the previous chapter or track.
Page 320 (Clear): Press this button within two seconds after entering a numeric selection, to clear all numeric inputs. 10 (Multiple Digit Entries): Press this button to select chapter or track numbers greater than 9. Press this button before entering the number. RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu To use the RSE OSD menu when using a DVD or an auxiliary device, do the following:...
Page 321 Battery Replacement To change the remote control batteries, do the following: 1. Slide the battery door, located on the back of the remote control, down. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
Page 322 Problem Recommended Action No sound — Wired Make sure the wired Headphones headphones are plugged in. Adjust the volume. If RSA is on, DVD audio will not be heard. No sound — Vehicle If the DVD system is Speakers being heard through the vehicle speakers, adjust the volume on the radio.
Page 323 Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is Press and release the running but there is no AUX button on the remote picture or sound. control or the DVD AUX button on the player faceplate to get to auxiliary input. Check to make sure that the auxiliary source is connected to the inputs...
Page 324 Problem Recommended Action DVD System inoperable. In severe or extreme temperatures the DVD system might not be operable. Temperatures below 4°F ( 20°C) or above 140°F (60°C) could damage the DVD system. Operate the DVD system under normal or comfortable cabin temperature ranges.
Page 325: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) (Option A, Uplevel)
DVD Distortion There may be an experience with video distortion when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle.
Page 326 The DVD or auxiliary device will always be available on channel (CHA or CH1) of the wireless headphones. All other RSA sources are available on CHB or CH2 of the wireless headphones, as well as the wired headphones. If the RSA is off, the wired headphones will provide DVD or auxiliary device audio.
Page 327 PROG (Program): Press this button to select the next preset station stored on the radio. Each press of this button will take you to the next preset station. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a CD is playing in the single CD player, press this button to select the next track.
Page 328: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) (Option B, Uplevel)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Option B, Uplevel) Your vehicle may have this type of rear seat audio (RSA) system, if it has this feature, it will allow rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the following audio sources: AM/FM tuner, front CD player, and XM™...
Page 329 , (Directional Arrows): Up Arrow – Press this button while in AM/FM tuner, or XM™ Satellite Radio Service to switch between the station presets. Press this button while sourcing the single CD player to go to the next track. Press this button while sourcing the six-disc CD player to go to the next disc.
Page 330: Mobile Digital Media System
Mobile Digital Media System GM Mobile Digital Media System Your vehicle may have the GM Mobile Digital Media system which is made up of a digital media player, a wireless game controller, the digital media storage (DMS) cartridge, the USB 2.0 cradle (docking station), and the PhatNoise™...
Page 331 Wireless Game Controller Most of the functions on the game controller will vary, depending on the game being played. The wireless game controller will allow the rear seat passengers to interact with the video games being played. While playing a game, press the buttons on the controller to send commands to the game being played.
Page 332 USB 2.0 Cradle This type of cradle is the docking station for the DMS cartridge. The USB 2.0 cradle is the docking station that connects the DMS cartridge to the home computer allowing new content to be added to the DMS cartridge.
Page 333 Quick Start Guide Selecting Your Mobile Digital Media as the Active Source Your radio and rear seat entertainment system communicate with the GM Mobile Digital Media system, as one compact unit that can be accessed by everyone seated inside the vehicle. The GM Mobile Digital Media system can hold thousands of songs, hours of videos, and hundreds of games.
Page 334 ® For vehicles with OnStar • Press and hold the mute button to activate ® OnStar • Press and release this button once again ® to deactivate OnStar mode and go to mute mode. • Press this button twice to return to sound from the GM Mobile Digital Media system.
Page 335 The GM Mobile Digital Media is controlled through the radio and steering wheel controls on your vehicle’s audio system. This system functions differently than a typical CD changer. The Digital Media system allows you to switch between different playback modes. These modes determine the next song that will play.
Page 336 Modes Overview The numbered preset buttons one through four are used to change the order tracks are grouped and played. For example, in artist mode, all tracks are grouped by artist names. Artist names are listed alphabetically. The SEEK/SCAN arrows are used to change the mode item.
Page 337 Changing Song Lists Within a Browse Mode Each browse mode contains lists of songs. For example, Genre mode might contain a list of Classical songs, a list of Rock songs, and a list of Country songs. Once the audio system is set to one of the four modes, press the SEEK/SCAN button to navigate through the song lists.
Page 338 Mode 2 (Artist Mode): Artist names are announced. Press and hold the SEEK/SCAN button until the system announces the ﬁrst letter of each artist name. Mode 3 (Genre Mode): The ﬁrst letter of Artist names are announced in alphabetical order. Press and hold the SEEK/SEEK button until the system announces the ﬁrst letter of each artist name.
Page 339 Starting the System for Rear Seat Entertainment The GM Mobile Digital Media system is available through the auxiliary mode of the DVD player. To begin using the system, follow the instruction list below: 1. Insert the DMS cartridge into the GM Mobile Digital Media player.
Page 340 (Enter/Select): For the GM Mobile Digital Media system, press the enter/select button (E) to go into any selected menu item. (Title/Top Menu): For the GM Mobile Digital Media system, press the title/top menu button (B) to jump to the start screen. (Return/Current Selection): For the GM Mobile Digital Media system, if audio is playing or in the pause mode, press the return/current...
Page 341 2. Press the up list or down list directional arrows (A, D) on the remote control to navigate through the menu options such as album, artist, playlist or genre. See “Navigating the On-Screen Menus Using the DVD Remote Control” earlier in this section for more information.
Page 342 4. If you want to ﬁnd a particular song, press the right directional arrow (G) on the remote control to go further into the selected item. See “Navigating the On-Screen Menus Using the DVD Remote Control” earlier in this section for more information. Video Browsing Browse digital videos stored on the system through the menu display.
Page 343 2. Press the up list or down list directional arrows (A, D) on the remote control to navigate through preloaded videos and unlocked video playlists. See “Navigating the On-Screen Menus Using the DVD Remote Control” earlier in this section for more information.
Page 344 Games Browsing Browse games that are stored on the system through the menu display. Video games are preloaded on the DMS cartridge and played with rich screen graphics and the included wireless game controller. 1. Select the Games option through the menu system displayed on the video screen.
Page 345 Wireless Game Controller A. Start Button E. Left Thumbstick B. Start Light F. Left Rockerpad C. Select Button G. Right Thumbstick D. Select Light...
Page 346 The wireless game controller transmits radio frequency signals to the overhead monitor. Wireless means, there are no cords to hinder your movement while playing games. The key pad as shown above has six buttons located on the upper right side of the game controller.
Page 347 This device also complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Page 348 Mobile Digital Media Player Care • Never spray any type of liquid such as a cleaning agent inside of an open cartridge panel on the Digital Media player. Doing this may damage the parts or inside mechanism needed to help operate the unit. Problem The Digital Media system and RSE system will not come on at all.
Page 349 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d) Problem The RSE screen displays DMS MEDIA ERROR. The RSE screen displays DMS MEDIA FILE ERROR. The green light blinks at a steady rate for longer than 20 seconds. Cause and Solution • The DMS cartridge is not operating properly or is damaged.
Page 350 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d) Problem No Sound. No Sound. The head unit cannot access the Digital Media system. Cause and Solution • Adjust the volume of the head unit. • Make sure the head unit has the Digital Media player as the active source.
Page 351 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d) Problem Audio skipping occurs during playback. WMA ﬁles are not playing in the Mobile Digital Media system. Cause and Solution Many things can cause a “skip”, or any break during playback. If you are hearing breaks in playback, here are some things to check: •...
Page 352: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d) Problem Voice prompts are missing in the vehicle. Customer Assistance Center For customer assistance in the United States, call 1-877-GM-PHATN (877-467-4286) or contact the Customer Assistance Center through the internet at gmmobilemediasupportgedas.com For customer assistance in Canada, see the Customer Assistance Offices in the index of your vehicle’s owner manual.
Page 353: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: wt u x (Seek): Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there.
Page 354: Radio Reception
Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet.
Page 355: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly or not at all.
Page 356: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception. Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM™...
Page 357: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ... 358 Defensive Driving ... 358 Drunken Driving ... 359 Control of a Vehicle ... 362 Braking ... 362 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... 363 Braking in Emergencies ... 365 Traction Control System (TCS) ... 365 ®...
Page 358: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 32. CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ready for anything.”...
Page 359: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: •...
Page 360 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.
Page 361 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.
Page 362: Control Of A Vehicle
See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 365 and ® StabiliTrak System on page 367. Adding non-Saturn accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 412. Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 226.
Page 363: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Adding non-Saturn accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 412.
Page 364 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
Page 365: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 366 DIC comes on and stays on or comes on while you are driving, there’s a problem with your traction control system. Have the traction control system serviced by your Saturn retailer as soon as possible. When this warning message is on, the TRACTION...
Page 367: Stabilitrak ® System
You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The traction control system warning message should go off. Adding non-Saturn accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 412 for more information.
Page 368 When the STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE message is on, you should continue to steer in the direction you want to go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or other difficult driving situations by making the most of whatever road conditions will permit.
Page 369: Steering
The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the transaxle. When this happens you may notice a reduction in acceleration, or may hear a noise or vibration. This is normal.
Page 370 Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. ® System Adding non-Saturn accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 412.
Page 371 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 372: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 373 • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass, providing the road ahead is clear.
Page 374: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up.
Page 375: Driving At Night
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 your vehicle is skidding.
Page 376: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 377 It is always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reﬂexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings,...
Page 378 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 379 Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through ﬂowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches of ﬂowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
Page 380: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 381: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 382: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you will ﬁnd experienced and able service experts at Saturn retailers all across North America. They will be ready and willing to help if you need it.
Page 383: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? •...
Page 384: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. •...
Page 385 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 386: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 462. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective...
Page 387 What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall.
Page 388 The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 363.
Page 389 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 390: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold.
Page 391: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around the front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn the traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 365 and ®...
Page 392 Tire and Loading Information Label Example Label A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar) of your vehicle. With the driver’s door open, you will ﬁnd the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms...
Page 393 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Page 394 Example 2 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Cargo Weight Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 395 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
Page 396: Towing
If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop...
Page 397 With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
Page 398: Level Control
Level Control On vehicles equipped with automatic level control, the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load or unload your vehicle. However, you should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 391. You may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle, and periodically as the system self-adjusts.
Page 399 Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify the trailering capacity of vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy.
Page 400: Weight Of The Trailer
Three important considerations have to do with weight: • Weight of the trailer • Weight of the trailer tongue • Weight on your vehicle’s tires 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, outside temperature, and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important.
Page 401 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 402 Consider the following example: A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle. It has a GVWR of 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg), a RGAWR of 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) and a GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) of 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg).
Page 403 Because your rear axle now weighs 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg), you can only put 900 lbs (408 kg) on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR. The effect of tongue weight is about 1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue weight.
Page 404 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Page 405 CAUTION: (Continued) This will bring fresh, outside air into your vehicle. Do not use the climate control setting for maximum air because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle. See Climate Control System on page 205 or Dual Climate Control System on page 209. Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Page 406 Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.
Page 407 Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
Page 408 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you do the following: • Start your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2.
Page 409: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ... 412 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 412 California Proposition 65 Warning ... 413 Doing Your Own Service Work ... 413 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ... 414 Fuel ... 414 Gasoline Octane ... 414 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...
Page 410 Section 5 Tires ... 462 Tire Sidewall Labeling ... 463 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ... 466 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ... 469 High-Speed Operation ... 471 Tire Inspection and Rotation ... 472 When It Is Time for New Tires ... 473 Buying New Tires ...
Page 411 Section 5 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ... 510 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 510 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ... 510 Electrical System ... 511 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 511 Headlamp Wiring ... 511 Windshield Wiper Fuses ... 511 Service and Appearance Care Power Windows and Other Power Options ...
Page 412: Service
You will get genuine Saturn parts and Saturn-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your Saturn vehicle all Saturn. Genuine Saturn parts have one of these marks.
Page 413: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
Page 414: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Saturn recommends against the use of gasolines containing MMT. See Additives on page 415 for additional information.
Page 415: California Fuel
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 229. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saturn retailer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 416: Fuels In Foreign Countries
The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saturn retailer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to ﬁnd.
Page 417: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling.
Page 418 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 419: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type.
Page 420: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 421: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the underhood release to the right. It is located near the center of the hood, above the grille. 3.
Page 422: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 423: Engine Oil
A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 514. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 450. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 444. D. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 435.
Page 424 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 518.
Page 425 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 426: Engine Oil Life System
Your retailer has trained people who will perform this work using genuine Saturn parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Page 427 If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle...
Page 428: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 422 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (85 000 km) interval.
Page 429 To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Remove the two clamps on the duct. 2. Remove the duct. 3. Unlatch the two hooks on top of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing. 4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 5.
Page 430: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid A good time to check your automatic transaxle ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change the ﬂuid and ﬁlter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 524, and be sure to use the transaxle ﬂuid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 530.
Page 431 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
Page 432: Engine Coolant
3. After adding ﬂuid, recheck the ﬂuid level as described under “How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid,” earlier in this section. 4. When the correct ﬂuid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ®...
Page 433 What Engine Coolant to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water ® and one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 434 Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, above the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 422 for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the full cold mark, or a little higher.
Page 435: Radiator Pressure Cap
CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator.
Page 436 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 437: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary.
Page 438: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Radiator C. Engine Coolant Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine D. Recovery tank Cooling Fans An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 439 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant.
Page 440 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at or above the full cold mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water ® and DEX-COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank.
Page 441 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the full cold mark, start your vehicle.
Page 442 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice: Your engine has a speciﬁc radiator ﬁll procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. You can remove the Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 443: Power Steering Fluid
7. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to ﬂow out of the ﬁller neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is closed properly. Filling the Coolant Recovery Tank 8. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the full cold mark.
Page 444: Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
Page 445: Brakes
Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer ﬂuid.
Page 446 So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 447 Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of ﬂuid.
Page 448 — for example, when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in — be sure you get new approved Saturn replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example,...
Page 449: Battery
Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery. Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 450: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door, a low-voltage battery or replacing a battery may cause the system to become inoperative.
Page 451 Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
Page 452 The terminal is located under the fuse block cover. Remove the cover to access the remote positive (+) terminal. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 422 for more information on the location of the remote positive (+) terminal. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive (+) terminal on your battery.
Page 453 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 454 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Page 455: Bulb Replacement
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the 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.
Page 456: Headlamps And Sidemarker Lamps
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps A. High-beam Headlamp B. Low-beam Headlamp C. Sidemarker Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 421 for more information. 2. Remove the headlamp retainer pin (A) by turning it towards the headlamp assembly and pulling it straight out.
Page 457: Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
3. Remove the screw (B) from the top of the headlamp assembly. 4. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 5. Disconnect the socket wiring harness connector from the headlamp assembly. 6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from the assembly. 7.
Page 458: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
5. Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb assembly and turning it clockwise to secure. 6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To change a stoplamp/taillamp, turn signal or back-up lamp bulb, do the following: 1.
Page 459: License Plate Lamp
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove. 6. Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out of the socket and gently pushing in a new bulb. 7. Replace the bulb socket by inserting and turning clockwise to secure. 8.
Page 460: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-up Front Turn Signal, DRL and Parking High-Beam and Low-Beam Headlamps License Plate Lamp Sidemarker Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn Signal For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your retailer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Bulb Number Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for 3057KX wear and cracking.
Page 461 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield. 2. Squeeze the tabs (B) on each side of the wiper blade assembly to remove the wiper arm (A) from the blade (C).
Page 462: Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Saturn Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle.
Page 463: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
Page 464 (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 477.
Page 465 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Page 466: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide.
Page 467 Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 469. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
Page 468 Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 391. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 469: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 477.
Page 470 A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
Page 471: High-Speed Operation
High-Speed Operation CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires require inﬂation pressure adjustment for high speed operation.
Page 472: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 473 and Wheel Replacement on page 478 for more information.
Page 473: When It Is Time For New Tires
CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 474: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating.
Page 475 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 476: Different Size Tires And Wheels
You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury. Only use Saturn speciﬁc wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle, and have them properly installed by a Saturn certiﬁed technician.
Page 477: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature performance.
Page 478: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 479 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new Saturn original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
Page 480: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Page 481 This symbol is on the accessory inﬂator switch. There may be an accessory inﬂator kit stored in the rear compartment on the passenger’s side. It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters. CAUTION: Inﬂating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured.
Page 482 If the accessory inﬂator system does not turn on or the light does not come on, the fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 512 or see your retailer for service. Your accessory inﬂator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes.
Page 483: If A Tire Goes Flat
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 out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag...
Page 484: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 182 for more information. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous.
Page 485: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the passenger’s side.
Page 486 3. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting the tab and pulling the cover off. A. Jack D. Wing Nut B. Strap E. Bag and Tools C. Bracket 4. Remove the jack (A) and jacking tools (E) by loosening and then removing the wing nut (D) and bracket (C).
Page 487 To remove the compact spare tire, do the following: A. Hoist Shaft E. Extension B. Hoist Assembly C. Retainer F. Folding Wrench D. Compact Spare Tire 1. Attach the folding wrench (F) to the extension (E) and insert the chisel end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft (A).
Page 488: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
If the compact spare tire will not lower, check under the vehicle to see if the tire is hanging loose and the cable end and spring under the wheel plate are missing. If so, the secondary latch system is engaged. See Secondary Latch System on page 495.
Page 489 Notice: If your vehicle has wheel locks and you use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts, you could damage the lock nut or wheel lock key. Do not use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts if your vehicle has wheel locks.
Page 490 A. Front Location B. Rear Location 2. Near each wheel, there is a notch (A and B) in the vehicle’s frame, inboard of the rocker molding. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it ﬁts ﬁrmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the ﬂat tire.
Page 491 4. Attach the folding wrench (A) to the jack (B), and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm). 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt under the wheel well.
Page 492 6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 493 8. Install the compact spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wheel wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise.
Page 494 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 495: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System Your vehicle may have an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop a tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 496 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: 1. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the compact spare tire. 2.
Page 497: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
5. Grasp the compact spare tire with both hands and pull it out from under the vehicle. 6. Reach under the vehicle and remove the folding wrench and jack. Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can. You will not be able to store a spare or ﬂat tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced.
Page 498 Storing the Flat or Spare Tire CAUTION: The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down. If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing upwards, its secondary latch will not work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle.
Page 499 6. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the folding wrench to tighten the cable. Storing the Tools A. Strap B. Bag and Tools C.
Page 500: Compact Spare Tire
To replace the cover, line up the tabs on the right of the cover with the slots in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and push down the tab so that it rests in the groove. This secures the cover in place.
Page 501: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces.
Page 502: Fabric/Carpet
Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. • Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to your vehicle’s interior surfaces. •...
Page 503: Leather
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean. 5.
Page 504: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt.
Page 505: Washing Your Vehicle
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. You can get approved cleaning products from your Saturn retailer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 509. Your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish.
Page 506: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Page 507: Aluminum Wheels
The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use only Saturn-approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water.
Page 508: Sheet Metal Damage
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your Saturn retailer. Larger areas of ﬁnish damage can be corrected in your Saturn retailer’s body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody.
Page 509: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Saturn will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs ﬁrst.
Page 510: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 511: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your retailer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage would not be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 512: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
Page 513 Fuses Usage Trunk, Door Locks Electronic Level Control Rear Wiper Radio, DVD Player Interior Lamps ® OnStar Keyless Entry Module Cluster, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Cruise Switch Steering Wheel Illumination Power Mirror Stoplamp, Turn Lamps Heated Seats Blank Electronic Level Control...
Page 514: Underhood Fuse Block
Fuses Heated Mirror Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Back-up Lamps Blank Canister Vent Solenoid Park Lamps Power Sliding Door Blank Blank Left Power Sliding Door Right Power Sliding Door Usage Relays Circuit Breakers Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment.
Page 515 Your vehicle may not have all the fuses listed. Fuses Right High-Beam Fuel Pump Usage Fuses BLANK Usage Diode Not Used...
Page 516 Fuses BLANK Not Used Left High-Beam BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used Not Used Air Conditioning Clutch Horn Left Low-Beam Powertrain Control Module, Electronic Throttle Control Not Used Transmission Solenoid Right Low-Beam Anti-lock Brake System Powertrain Control Module Ignition Usage Fuses Usage...
Page 517 J-Case Fuses Usage Fuse Puller Fan 1 Starter Solenoid Anti-lock Brake System Motor Blank Fan 2 Front Blower High Battery Main 3 Rear Defogger Battery Main 2 Spare Relays Usage RUN RLY Starter LO BEAM Low-Beam FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump HORN Horn AC/CLTCH...
Page 518: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric measurements. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 530 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle — Pan Removal and Replacement Cooling System 3.9L Engine Front Climate Controls Only 3.9L Engine with Rear Climate Controls Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Capacity...
Page 519: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ... 520 Introduction ... 520 Maintenance Requirements ... 520 Your Vehicle and the Environment ... 520 Using the Maintenance Schedule ... 520 Scheduled Maintenance ... 522 Additional Required Services ... 524 Maintenance Footnotes ... 525 Owner Checks and Services ... 526 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill ...
Page 520: Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule We at Saturn want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week.
Page 521 So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should have your Saturn retailer do these jobs. When you go to your Saturn retailer for your service needs, you will know that Saturn-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine Saturn parts.
Page 522: Scheduled Maintenance
All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine Saturn parts. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle.
Page 523 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 423. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 426. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage.
Page 524: Additional Required Services
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. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 525: Maintenance Footnotes
(c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with genuine Saturn parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year.
Page 526: Owner Checks And Services
These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your Saturn retailer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 527: At Each Fuel Fill
At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 423 for further details. Notice: It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Page 528: At Least Once A Year
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your Saturn retailer for service. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check...
Page 529 The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). • The ignition key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move.
Page 530: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Hydraulic Brake Delco System equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (Saturn Part No. 21007583 or System GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). Automatic DEXRON Transaxle Transmission Fluid. ® Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No.
Page 531 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly, (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or Secondary GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Latch, Pivots, in Canada 992723) or lubricant Spring meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Anchor, and Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl...
Page 532: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your Saturn retailer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side — 22.0 inches (55.0 cm) Passenger’s Side —...
Page 533: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.9L V6 Engine...
Page 534: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 520. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 526 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 535 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 536 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 537: Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects ... 552 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ... 552 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ... 552 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ... 552 Service Publications Ordering Information ... 553...
Page 538: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your retailer and to Saturn. Together we are committed to providing our customers with unparalleled service, before, during and after the purchase of a Saturn vehicle, for total customer satisfaction.
Page 539 That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. STEP THREE (U.S. Owners): Both Saturn and its retailers are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your Saturn vehicle.
Page 540 For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively, you may call the Saturn Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-1999, or you may write to: Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre...
Page 541: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your Saturn ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders.
Page 542: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Canada may dial 1-800-263-3830. Customer Assistance Offices Saturn encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a customer wishes to write to Saturn, the letter should be addressed to: Saturn Customer Assistance Center 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Code 371-999-S24...
Page 543: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1-800-268-6800. Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year As the proud owner of a new Saturn vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Saturn Roadside Assistance Program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 544 10 miles. • Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Page 545 $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Saturn’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty for U.S. customers, and the duration of the Base Warranty Coverage for Canadian customers of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 546 While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember we are only a phone call away. Saturn Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000 ; text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-6000. Canadian customers call 1-800-268-6800.
Page 547: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the...
Page 548: Collision Damage Repair
In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes.
Page 549 Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your Saturn retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or...
Page 550 If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
Page 551 • Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a Saturn retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time.
Page 552: Reporting Safety Defects
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer or Saturn Corporation. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);...
Page 553: Service Publications Ordering
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). Copies of individual bulletins are also at your participating Saturn retailer. You can ask to see them. In Canada, information relating to product service bulletins can be obtained by contacting your Saturn retailer.
Page 554 ﬁx your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles. Your Saturn retailer or a qualiﬁed technician may have to determine if a speciﬁc bulletin applies to your vehicle.
Page 555 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 412 Accessory Inﬂator ... 480 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 203 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 100 Additives, Fuel ... 415 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 511 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 428 Air Conditioning ... 205, 209 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...
Page 556 Appearance Care (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle ... 505 Weatherstrips ... 504 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ... 506 Audio System(s) ... 270 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ... 353 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ... 355 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ... 355 Chime Level Adjustment ...
Page 557 Calibration ... 240 California Fuel ... 415 California Proposition 65 Warning ... 413 Canadian Owners ... 3 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ... 518 Captain Chairs, Rear ... 22 Carbon Monoxide ... 128, 151, 386, 398 Care of Safety Belts ... 504 Your CD and DVD Player ...
Page 558 Telephone (TTY) Users ... 542 Customer Assistance Offices ... 542 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 538 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 543 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ... 552 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ... 552 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...
Page 559 Door (cont.) Power Door Locks ... 116 Power Sliding Door ... 121 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ... 118 Driver Position, Safety Belt ... 38 Driver Information Center (DIC) ... 234 DIC Operation and Displays ... 235 DIC Vehicle Personalization ... 261 DIC Warnings and Messages ...
Page 560 Engine (cont.) Oil Life System ... 426 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ... 437 Overheating ... 435 Starting ... 140 Entry Lighting ... 196 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ... 547 Exit Lighting ... 197 Extender, Safety Belt ... 55 Exterior Lamps ... 192 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...
Page 561 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... 228 Fuel ... 233 Speedometer ... 221 Tachometer ... 221 Garage Door Opener ... 156, 157 Gasoline Octane ... 414 Speciﬁcations ... 414 Glove Box ... 167 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 543 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 182 Head Restraints ...
Page 562 Ignition Positions ... 138 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ... 59 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ... 469 Instrument Panel Overview ... 180 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ... 195 Cluster ... 220 Interior Lamps Control ... 195 Jump Starting ... 450 Keyless Entry System ...
Page 563 Light (cont.) Low Fuel Warning ... 234 Malfunction Indicator ... 229 Oil Pressure ... 232 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ... 224 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ... 222 Safety Belt Reminder ... 222 Security ... 232 TCS Warning Light ... 228 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...
Page 564 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ... 153 Outside Convex Mirror ... 154 Outside Heated Mirrors ... 154 Outside Power Mirrors ... 153 Mobile Digital Media System ... 330 MP3 ... 287 MyGMLink.com ... 541 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ... 294 New Vehicle Break-In ...
Page 565 Paint, Damage ... 508 Park Aid ... 200 Park (P) Shifting Into ... 148 Shifting Out of ... 149 Parking Assist ... 200 Brake ... 147 Over Things That Burn ... 150 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ... 224 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ... 217 Passenger Sensing System ...
Page 566 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 485 Replacement Bulbs ... 460 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ... 552 Saturn ... 552 United States Government ... 552 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ... 101 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...
Page 567 Safety Belts (cont.) Safety Belts Are for Everyone ... 32 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ... 47 Safety Warnings and Symbols ... 4 Scheduled Maintenance ... 522 Seats Bucket Seats, Rear ... 14 Captain Chairs ... 22 Head Restraints ... 13 Heated Seats ...
Page 568 Storage Areas ... 167 Convenience Net ... 173 Cupholder(s) ... 167 Floor Console Storage Area ... 170 Folding Tray ... 170 Glove Box ... 167 Hideaway Rear Storage Bins ... 174 Luggage Carrier ... 172 Overhead Console ... 168, 170 Second Row Center Console ...
Page 569 Towing Recreational Vehicle ... 396 Towing a Trailer ... 398 Your Vehicle ... 396 Traction Control System (TCS) ... 365 Control System Warning Light ... 228 ® StabiliTrak System ... 367 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ... 430 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ... 143 Trip Odometer ...
Page 570 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 219 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ... 241 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 182 Other Warning Devices ... 182 Safety and Symbols ... 4 Vehicle Damage ... 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ... 478 Different Size ...

Saturn 2007 Relay Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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