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2006 Saturn RELAY Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-6

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-22

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-42

Airbag System

......................................... 1-65

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

...................................... 2-11

Windows

................................................. 2-26

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-43

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-44

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-50

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-26

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-81

............................ 1-79

............................ 2-29

........... 2-33

................ 2-46

.......................... 3-4

........ 3-33

.................. 3-49

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-38

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

........................................ 5-46

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-53

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-88

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-96

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................ 1

............... 5-10

.................................... 5-48

......... 5-52

................................. 5-96

................... 5-103

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Page 1 2006 Saturn RELAY Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-6 Safety Belts ... 1-22 Child Restraints ... 1-42 Airbag System ... 1-65 Restraint System Check ... 1-79 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
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 3: Safety Warnings And Symbols
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings
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 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Bucket Seats ...1-7 Captain Chairs ...1-14 Third Row Seat ...1-19 Safety Belts ...1-22 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-22 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-27 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-27...
Page 8: Manual 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 the vehicle...
Page 9: Six-Way Power Seats
Six-Way Power Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the six-way power seat control is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Your vehicle may also have a passenger’s six-way power seat. • Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the seat up or down.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a seatback, pull up on the lever located on the outboard side of the driver’s or front passenger’s seats. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into position.
Page 11 Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 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 12: Rear Seat Operation
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints are adjustable on the ﬁrst and second row seats.
Page 13: Bucket Seats
Bucket Seats Your vehicle may have bucket seats in the second row. These seats can be adjusted several different ways. Fold and Tumble Feature The second row bucket seats can be folded and tumbled forward. Use this feature for exiting and entering third row seats, if the vehicle has them.
Page 14 To return the seat to the original position, do the following: 1. Align the seat so that the rear hooks on the seat are over the rear ﬂoor pins. Push down ﬁrmly on the rear of the seat so that the rear hooks attach to the rear ﬂoor pins.
Page 15 Adjusting the Bucket Seats Forward and Rearward There are two adjustment levers on the second row bucket seats that enable them to move forward or rearward. One is located below the front of the seat. The other lever is located on the rear of the seat.
Page 16: Folding Or Reclining The Seatbacks
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks The seatback on a bucket seat can either be folded forward or reclined using the nylon strap or the recline lever. Nylon Strap To fold the seatback forward, do the following: 1. 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 release the seatback.
Page 17: Removing The Bucket Seats
Removing the Bucket Seats To remove the bucket seats, do the following: 1. Make sure the head restraint is in the fully lowered position. 2. Fold the seatback ﬂat on the seat, by either pulling on the nylon strap, located on the rear right hand side of the seat, or by lifting the recline lever, located on the front right hand side of the seatback.
Page 18 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. This should be done in one motion.
Page 19 To reinstall 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 is angled so that the front seat hooks clear the ﬂoor pins.
Page 20: Captain Chairs
4. Check that the seat is locked by trying to raise the seat. 5. 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.
Page 21 Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks 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.
Page 22 Removing a Captain Chair (without a Side Impact Airbag) If your vehicle has captain chairs with side impact airbags, the seats cannot be removed. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 1-68 for more information. To remove a captain chair, do the following: 2.
Page 23 Installing a Captain Chair (without a Side Impact Airbag) 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.
Page 24 To install a captain chair, do the following: 1. Hook the front latches over the front ﬂoor pins. 1-18 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of ﬂoor pins. 3. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly attached.
Page 25: Third Row Seat
Third Row Seat Your vehicle may have a third row seat. It is a full bench seat and may come with hideaway rear storage bins. See Hideaway Rear Storage Bins on page 2-56 for more information. The third row seat can be removed and replaced, or with the seatback folded, it will lie ﬂat with the hideaway rear storage bins.
Page 26 Removing the Third Row Seat 1. Remove the hideaway rear storage bins, if equipped. See Hideaway Rear Storage Bins on page 2-56 for more information. 2. Make sure all items are off the seat. 3. Put the seatback in its folded position before removing the seat.
Page 27 Installing the 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.
Page 28: Safety Belts: They Are For Everyone
2. Firmly push the rear latches into the rear ﬂoor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat. 3. Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is locked down. The indicator pins will no longer stick out when the seat is properly latched into place.
Page 29 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 30: Why Safety Belts Work
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. 1-24...
Page 31 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... 1-25...
Page 32 or the instrument panel... 1-26 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 33: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
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 34: Driver Position
Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 3.
Page 35 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 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.
Page 36 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-30 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 37 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. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 38 What is wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. 1-32 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.
Page 39 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 40 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-34 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 41: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
To unlatch the belt, just 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 42: 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 43: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 44 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 45: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety 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 46 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-40...
Page 47: Safety Belt Pretensioners
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 48: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your retailer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 49 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. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 50 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 51: 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 52 1-46 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 53 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 54: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 55 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. 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.
Page 56 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 57: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
Page 58: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 59: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. 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 60 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 61 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Second Row Seating positions with top tether anchors. Third Row (Top Tether Anchor): For the second row seating positions, the top tether anchors are located on the seatback, near the base of each seat.
Page 62 Second Row For the center third row position, if equipped, the top tether anchor is located on the seatback, near the center of the third row seating position. This anchor can accommodate only one top tether. 1-56 Third Row Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position or in the third row outboard positions, if equipped, if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions...
Page 63: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint,...
Page 64 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2.
Page 65: (Latch)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-53. For vehicles with a third row, there are no top tether anchors in the outboard seating positions.
Page 66 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. 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 67: 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 1-53.
Page 68 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 front passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 69 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 70 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-64 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 71: Airbag System
If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint. If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 72 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 73 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 74: 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 3-37 for more information.
Page 75 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. 1-69...
Page 76 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. 1-70 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 death.
Page 77: 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 crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inﬂate and help...
Page 78: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inﬂation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down.
Page 79: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal airbag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 80: Passenger Sensing System
• Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 7-7. • Let only qualiﬁed technicians work on your airbag system. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly.
Page 81 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.
Page 82 • the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints • or if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. 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.
Page 83 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 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) 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 84: 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. Your retailer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12.
Page 85: Restraint System Check
Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the driver’s seat), or the instrument panel can affect the operation of the airbag system.
Page 86: 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 replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 87: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-11 Door Locks ...2-11 Power Door Locks ...2-12 Delayed Locking ...2-13 Automatic Door Lock ...2-14 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-14 Lockout Protection ...2-14 Dual Sliding Doors ...2-14 Power Sliding Door (PSD) ...2-17 Liftgate ...2-24...
Page 88 Section 2 Storage Areas ...2-50 Glove Box ...2-50 Cupholder(s) ...2-50 Overhead Console (With Rail) ...2-51 Overhead Console (Without Rail) ...2-52 Floor Console Storage Area ...2-52 Folding Tray ...2-53 Features and Controls Second Row Center Console ...2-53 Luggage Carrier ...2-54 Convenience Net (With Hideaway Rear Storage Bins) ...2-55 Convenience Net (Without Hideaway Rear Storage Bins) ...2-55...
Page 89: 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.
Page 90: Remote Keyless Entry System
® 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. The key will have PK3 stamped on it.
Page 91: Remote Keyless Entry System 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 92 (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. (Lock): To lock all doors and the liftgate, press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 93: Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
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.
Page 94: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Page 95: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also turn the rear window defogger if the outside temperature is below 45°F (7°C). Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters.
Page 96: Remote Start Ready
After two remote starts have been provided, the vehicle’s ignition switch must be turned to RUN and then back to LOCK using the key before the remote start procedure can be used again. If you enter the vehicle after a remote start, and the engine is running, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the RUN position to drive the vehicle.
Page 97: 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 98: Power Door Locks
From the inside, use the manual or power door locks. To unlock either front door from the inside, pull back on the manual lever. To lock either front door from the inside, push the manual lever forward. 2-12 Power Door Locks Your vehicle has power door locks.
Page 99: Sliding Door Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be delayed until all doors have been closed for approximately ﬁve seconds. To activate the delayed locking feature, do one of the following: • Press the driver’s door power lock switch one time while the driver’s door is open.
Page 100: Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock All of the doors will lock automatically when you move the shift lever out of PARK (P). This feature cannot be disabled. If someone needs to get out of the vehicle while it is not in PARK (P), shift into PARK (P), or, have that person use the manual lever or the power door lock switch.
Page 101: Sliding Door Lock
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 102: Sliding Door Security Lock
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 2-13 and DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-73.
Page 103: Canceling The Sliding Door Security Lock
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 2-17.
Page 104 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 2-18 If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors, you have these switches.
Page 105: Power Sliding Door Operation
Your vehicle also has passenger power sliding door activation switch(es). 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.
Page 106 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 2-5.
Page 107 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 108 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 109: Resetting The Power Sliding Door
Power Sliding Door Second Row Passenger Override (Deactivation) To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s) by using the passenger PSD activation switch, press the override (deactivation) part of the overhead console switch. The door can still be manually opened from the inside or outside with the override (deactivation) on.
Page 110: Liftgate
If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door may need to be reset. If your vehicle has the dual power sliding doors, both doors will have to be reset. To reset a door, do the following: 1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked and securely closed.
Page 111 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate:...
Page 112: 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 113: 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 2-34. The driver’s power window switch has two down positions.
Page 114: Lighted Vanity Mirror
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 115: 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. A light located on top of your instrument panel, near the center of the vehicle next to the windshield, will ﬂash slowly to let you know that the system has been armed.
Page 116: Disarming With Your Key
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm if the key is not in the ignition and you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors. The security light will ﬂash to let you know the system is arming.
Page 117: Pass-Key ® Iii
® PASS-Key ® Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 118 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the instrument panel PASS KEY fuse. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service.
Page 119: 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 120: 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. Even while the engine is not running, RUN can be used to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights.
Page 121: To Use The 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 122: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation Maximum engine speed is limited when the vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This gear position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
Page 123 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 124: Warm-Up Shift
The vehicle will shift down to the next gear and have more power. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive your vehicle that way, you could damage the transaxle.
Page 125: Parking Brake
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle will not downshift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slow enough.
Page 126: 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 127: Torque Lock
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 128: 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 129: Mirrors
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. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 130: 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 131 Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. ® OnStar Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs.
Page 132: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, and home lighting.
Page 133: Universal Home Remote System Operation
Universal Home Remote System Operation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote...
Page 134 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. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is...
Page 135: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
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 136: 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 137: 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 3-20 or Rear Reading Lamps on page 3-20. • Switchbank. See Overhead Console Switchbank on page 3-21.
Page 138: Overhead Console (Without Rail)
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 139: Folding Tray
Folding Tray Your vehicle may be equipped with folding convenience trays located between seats. To use each tray lift up on the handle located on its front end, while pulling up on the tray to lock it into place. There are four cupholders on each tray.
Page 140: 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.
Page 141: Convenience Net (With Hideaway Rear Storage Bins)
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.
Page 142: 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. It provides extra storage space for the rear of the vehicle.
Page 143 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 1-19 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 144 NOTES 2-58...
Page 145 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps ...3-15...
Page 146 Section 3 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-41 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-42 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-43 Oil Pressure Light ...3-46 Security Light ...3-47 Cruise Control Light ...3-47 Highbeam On Light ...3-47 Fuel Gage ...3-48 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-48 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-50...
Page 147 NOTES...
Page 148: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 149 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-28. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-117. D.
Page 150: 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 151: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. •...
Page 152: Turn Signal On Chime
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow ﬂashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident.
Page 153: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
Page 154: 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. 3-10 The controls for the rear window washer/wiper are located on the end of the turn signal/multifunction lever.
Page 155: 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 needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
Page 156: Setting Cruise Control
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 157: Resuming A Set Speed
This symbol will appear on the instrument panel cluster when the cruise control is set. This symbol will disappear when the brakes are applied or the cruise control is cancelled. It will reappear when the set cruise speed is resumed. 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.
Page 158 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 159: Exterior Lamps
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. This is a momentary control that will spring back to AUTO when released. This momentary control will turn the automatic headlamps and/or the Daytime Running Lamps on and off for U.S.
Page 160: 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 161: Instrument Panel Brightness
When it is dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will come on automatically. When it is bright enough outside, the exterior lamps will turn off and the DRL will turn on. Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps any time you need to.
Page 162: Interior Lamps Control
Interior Lamps Control The interior lamp control is located to the right of the exterior lamp controls on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. (Interior Lamp Override): Turn the outer knob to this position to have your interior lamps remain off while any door is open.
Page 163: Delayed Lighting
The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all doors have been closed if they have not been locked. See Delayed Lighting on page 3-19. To turn the entry lighting feature off or on, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-73.
Page 164: Front Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps and one courtesy lamp in the overhead console. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens of the lamp. The courtesy lamp will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps override feature.
Page 165: 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 2-17. • Power Rear Quarter Windows. See Power Rear Quarter Windows on page 2-28.
Page 166 Your vehicle’s URPA operates when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Four ultrasonic sensors located at the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to the object.
Page 167: 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 168: 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. When not in use, keep the cover on.
Page 169: 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 170: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. 3-26 To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.
Page 171: Defogging And Defrosting
Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle. (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When it is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated.
Page 172: Rear Window Defogger
(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.
Page 173: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System 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. This thumbwheel is located below the main climate control system on the instrument panel.
Page 174: Rear Air Outlets
The front control must be in AUX position to enable adjustment of the temperature and fan speed on the rear control system. If it is not in AUX, pressing the fan or temperature button on the rear climate control will show a DISABLED message on the rear seat entertainment system display.
Page 175: 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 176 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. 3-32 4.
Page 177: 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 178: 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 179: 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 180: 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.
Page 181: 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 182: 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 183 CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, 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 184: 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 185: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 186: 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 187: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 188: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 189: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your retailer can check the vehicle.
Page 190: 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 191: Security Light
Security Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-29. 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 3-11 for more information.
Page 192: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. 3-48 Here are four things some owners ask about.
Page 193: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the instrument panel cluster, below the tachometer. The DIC buttons are located on the center of the instrument panel, below the center outlets.
Page 194: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the center of the instrument panel. The buttons are the information, set/reset, and menu buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. DIC Buttons (Information): Press this button to display the odometer, trip distance, time elapsed, average speed,...
Page 195: Time Elapsed
Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing the set/reset button while the desired trip odometer is displayed. There is also a retroactive trip odometer function that performs the following for each trip odometer: • If the vehicle’s speed has exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h) during the current ignition cycle, this function will set the trip odometer to the distance driven during the current ignition cycle.
Page 196: Fuel Range
Fuel Range Press the information button until FUEL RANGE displays. This mode shows the approximate number of remaining miles or kilometers the vehicle can be driven without refueling. Fuel range is based on several factors, including distance travelled, fuel used, fuel capacity, etc. This estimate will change if driving conditions change.
Page 197: Oil Life
Battery Press the information button until BATTERY displays. This mode shows the current battery voltage. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a DIC message will display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. Your vehicle’s charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery.
Page 198 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 199 Compass Calibration (Uplevel Only) Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance and reset the zone through the DIC. Compass variance is the difference between the earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the compass in the vehicle could give false readings.
Page 200: Dic Warnings And Messages
6. Drive the vehicle slowly in a circle two times to activate the compass. When the calibration is complete, the DIC will display CALIBRATION FINISHED. 7. If the message CAL appears in the DIC, you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode again.
Page 201: Battery Saver Active
This message will come on while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this warning message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
Page 202: Check Gas Cap
This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display 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 will re-appear when the engine is turned on.
Page 203 This message will appear and a chime will sound when the ignition is off. This message cannot be acknowledged. DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR This message will display when the driver’s door is not closed properly. When this message appears, you should make sure that the driver’s door is closed completely.
Page 204: Headlamps Suggested
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 205: Key In Ignition
HOOD AJAR If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message will display when the hood is not closed properly. When this message appears, you should make sure that the hood is closed completely. See Hood Release on page 5-11. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN.
Page 206: Left Rear Turn Lamp Out
This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display 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 will re-appear when the engine is turned on.
Page 207: Low Fuel
This message will display and a chime will sound only while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
Page 208 PARKING BRAKE ON This message will display 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 2-39 for more information.
Page 209: Reduced Engine Power
PASSENGER’S REAR DOOR AJAR This message will display when the passenger’s side rear door is not closed properly. When this message appears, you should make sure that the passenger’s side rear door is closed completely. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. A chime will sound when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P).
Page 210 REDUCED POWER STOP WHEN SAFE This message will display when your vehicle is in an overheated engine operating mode. This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency. In this mode, you will notice a signiﬁcant loss in power and engine performance.
Page 211: Right Rear Turn Lamp Out
REMOTE START ON If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message will display when a remote start is initiated. See “Remote Vehicle Start” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT This message will display when the right front turn signal bulb needs to be replaced.
Page 212: Service Brake System
This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display 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 will re-appear when the engine is turned on.
Page 213: Service Park Lamps
SERVICE PARK LAMPS This message will display 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 5-97 and Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-98 for more information.
Page 214: Service Traction System
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM If your vehicle has the traction control system, this message will display when the system is not functioning properly. A warning light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-42. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information.
Page 215: Stability Control Active
STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE ® If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message will ® display when StabiliTrak is actively assisting you with directional control of the vehicle. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. See StabiliTrak System on page 4-10.
Page 216: Traction Control Off
TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has the traction control system, this message will display when the traction control system turns off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information. This message will only display while the ignition is in RUN and will disappear after two seconds.
Page 217: 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. The customization features include the following: •...
Page 218 Entering the Personal Program Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK (P). 2. Press the menu button until PERSONAL PROGRAM displays. If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), PERSONAL PROGRAM ONLY IN PARK will display. If the vehicle is not able to enter the personal program menu, PERSONAL PROGRAM NOT AVAILABLE will display.
Page 219 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 220 DELAYED LOCKING This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be delayed until all of the doors have been closed for approximately ﬁve seconds. When the delayed locking feature is enabled, it may be activated when the key is out of the ignition by doing one of the following: •...
Page 221 CONTENT THEFT If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, once this feature is turned on, the system will activate if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or the correct key. It will also activate when an incorrect key is used in the ignition.
Page 222 REMOTE START If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows the remote start to be turned OFF or ON. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 223 Press the menu button until PERSONALIZE KEY appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices: NO (default): The key will not be personalized. YES: The key will be personalized. 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 224 ALL (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P) or the key is taken out of the ignition. 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 225: Audio System(S)
Exiting the Personal Program Menu The personal program menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: • The vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). • The vehicle is no longer in RUN. • The end of the personal program menu is reached. Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its...
Page 226: Setting The Time
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 227: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD similar 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: •...
Page 228: Playing The Radio
XM™ Satellite Radio Service If your vehicle has XM™, XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available). XM™ offers 100 coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name.
Page 229: Setting Preset Stations
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 230: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) (Bass/Treble/Midrange): Press this knob to select BASS, MIDRANGE, or TREBLE. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble to the middle position, press and hold this knob when the tone control is on the display.
Page 231: Rds And Xm
Finding a Category Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired category perform the following: 1. Press the CAT button. The last selected category will appear on the display. 2. Turn the tune knob to select the category. 3.
Page 232: Rds Messages
RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear 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 will stop during the announcement.
Page 233: Radio Messages
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. Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language...
Page 234 Radio Display Message CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer available No Info Artist Name/Feature not available No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category...
Page 235 Radio Display Message Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr Hardware failure Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 236 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 instead.
Page 237: Playing A Cd(S) (Six-Disc Cd Player)
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization will be stored whenever a CD is played. For more information on AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously in this section. (Eject): Press this button to eject the CD.
Page 238 (Load): Press this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs. To insert one CD, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and release the load button. 3. When INSET CD # appears on the display, load a CD.
Page 239 If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD will be automatically pulled back into the player. If CD is pushed back into the player, before the 25 second time period is complete, the player will sense an error and will try to eject the CD several times before stopping.
Page 240: Mp3 Format
SCAN : To scan one CD, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to the next track, play for 10 seconds, then go on to the next track.
Page 241: Root Directory
The system can support up to 11 folders in depth, though, keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback. If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 ﬁles the player will let you access and navigate up to the maximum, but all...
Page 242 When play enters a new folder, the display will not automatically show the new folder name unless you have chosen the folder mode as the default display. See the information button later in this section for more information. The new track name will appear on the display.
Page 243 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 instead. 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, you could...
Page 244 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 245 Seek through the song list by using the SEEK arrows. Seeking past the last saved track will return to the ﬁrst saved track. To delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2.
Page 246: Parental Control
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 247: Before You Drive
This button may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and automatically resume play if the vehicle is on and a disc is in the player. If no disc is in the player, the system will power up in auxiliary mode. Before You Drive The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only.
Page 248: Battery Replacement
Both sets of rear seat headphones may include foam ear pads that can be replaced. Foam ear pads on these headphones may become worn or damaged. The headphone foam ear pads can become damaged if they are not handled or stored properly.
Page 249: Stereo Rca Jacks
Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on the DVD console. The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE.
Page 250: Dvd Player
Vehicle Speakers Only one audio source can be heard through the vehicle’s speakers at a time. The RSE system or an auxiliary device can be heard through all of the vehicle’s speakers when the following occurs: • A DVD or auxiliary device is playing •...
Page 251: Playing A Disc
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 252: Remote Control
Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding or skipping of the copyright information or previews. Some DVDs will begin playing after the previews have ﬁnished. If the DVD does not begin playing at the main title, refer to the on-screen instructions. Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote...
Page 253: Remote Control Buttons
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 254 (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 255 RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu To use the RSE OSD menu when using a DVD or an auxiliary device, do the following: To access this menu, press the display button on the remote control. Once the menu is on the screen, use the directional arrows and the enter button to navigate the screen.
Page 256 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition may not be in ACCESSORY, RUN, or RAP. Disc will not play. The system might be off. The parental control button might have been pressed. The power indicator lights will ﬂash. The system might be in auxiliary source mode.
Page 257 Problem Recommended Action The remote control does Point the remote control not work. directly at the face of the DVD unit. The batteries could be weak or put in wrong. The parental control button might have been pressed, the power indicator lights will ﬂash.
Page 258: 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 259: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
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 260 (Power): Press this button to turn the RSA system on or off. RSA CHB or RSA CH2 will appear on the display when the system is on to indicate the channel to receive audio for the wireless headphones. Pressing this button will also silence the rear speakers. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 261: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(Headphone): Press the right or the left headphone button to enable volume control of the wired headphone connected to the corresponding jack. Press the right and left arrow buttons to change the volume. (Parental Control): This button is located behind the video screen, below the auxiliary jacks.
Page 262: Radio Reception
When a CD is playing, press either arrow to go to the previous or next track, if more than eight seconds have played. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 263: Care Of The Cd And Dvd Player
XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada (if available). Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the XM™...
Page 264: 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 265: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 ® StabiliTrak System ...4-10 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Steering ...4-13 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15...
Page 266: Defensive Driving
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 1-22. CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ready for anything.”...
Page 267: 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 268 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 269: Control Of A Vehicle
That means you can lose control of your vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on ® page 4-9 and StabiliTrak System on page 4-10. Adding non-Saturn accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3.
Page 270: Braking
But you will use it when you brake. 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 5-3.
Page 271: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little.
Page 272: Using Anti-Lock
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 273: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
Page 274: 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 5-3 for more information. 4-10 ®...
Page 275: Traction Control Operation
The STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE message will appear on the DIC only when the system is both on and activated. It means that an advanced computer-controlled system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you ®...
Page 276: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
If the brake traction-control system activates constantly or if the brakes have heated up due to high-speed braking, brake traction-control will be disabled and the TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE message will be displayed. In the limited mode, the traction control system will only use engine traction-control and is limited in its ability to provide optimal performance since the system will not utilize brake traction-control to control slip on the drive wheels.
Page 277: Power Steering
Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Adding non-Saturn accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. ®...
Page 278: Steering In Emergencies
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 279: 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 280 • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 281: 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.
Page 282: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 283: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction.
Page 284: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 285: Driving Through Flowing Water
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 286: Freeway Driving
Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 287 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. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway.
Page 288: 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. 4-24 Here are some things you can check before a trip: •...
Page 289: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 290 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. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle.
Page 291: Winter Driving
• Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. • As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident.
Page 292: Driving On Snow Or Ice
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 warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 293 If you have a traction system, it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the traction system off if you ever need to. You should turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 294: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 295 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 296: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 297: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 298: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-53 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-59. There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 299 Example 1 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Occupant and Cargo Weight Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Description Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 Subtract Occupant...
Page 300: Certification/Tire Label
Example 3 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) Available Cargo Weight Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight.
Page 301 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 302: 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 or turn, or...
Page 303: Dinghy Towing
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. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
Page 304: 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 4-33. You may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle, and periodically as the system self-adjusts.
Page 305: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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 306: Weight Of The Trailer
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. It can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry.
Page 307: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
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 308 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 309: Safety Chains
It is important that you make sure your vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight. The only way to be sure you are not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh your vehicle and trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires.
Page 310: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-42.
Page 311: Following Distance
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Page 312: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you are turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Page 313: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, do the following: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into PARK (P). 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
Page 314 NOTES 4-50...
Page 315: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling the Tank ...5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9...
Page 316 Section 5 Buying New Tires ...5-62 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-63 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-64 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-65 Wheel Replacement ...5-65 Tire Chains ...5-67 Accessory Inﬂator ...5-68 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-70 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-71 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-75...
Page 317: 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. Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-Saturn accessories to your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance and...
Page 318: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Page 319: California Fuel
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-43. 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 320: Fuels In Foreign Countries
MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saturn retailer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries...
Page 321 The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle. When the fuel door is opened on a vehicle with dual sliding doors, the driver’s side sliding door will only open partway. While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether.
Page 322 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-43.
Page 323: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 324: 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. 5-10 CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 325: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the underhood release to the right.
Page 326: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 327 A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-100. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-40. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36. D. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-26.
Page 328 When you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 329: Engine Oil
A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-100. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-40. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36. D. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-26.
Page 330: When To Add Engine Oil
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 5-103.
Page 331: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
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 332: Engine Oil Additives
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 333: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
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 use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system.
Page 334: When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect the Engine 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 (83 000 km) interval.
Page 335: How To Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂames if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 336: Checking The Fluid Level
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle ﬂuid level if you have been driving: • When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). • At high speed for quite a while. • In heavy traffic — especially in hot weather. •...
Page 337: How To Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Page 338: What Engine Coolant To Use
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 339: Checking Coolant
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 5-12 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 340: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: The radiator cap on your vehicle is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overﬂow tube on the radiator ﬁller neck. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 341: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
Page 342: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a signiﬁcant loss in power and engine performance.
Page 343 3.9L V6 Engine A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 344 The coolant level should be at or above the full cold mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 345 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
Page 346: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
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. 3.5L V6 Engine 5-32 3.9L V6 Engine 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 347 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. 3. After the engine cools, if your vehicle has the 3.5L V6 engine, open the coolant air bleed valves.
Page 348 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator ﬁller neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL through the ﬁller neck until the level reaches the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 349: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 350: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What Washer Fluid to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 351: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 352: What To Add
What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11. Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 353: Replacing Brake System Parts
— 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, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change —...
Page 354: Jump Starting
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 355 CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Page 356 If your vehicle has the 3.5L V6 engine, the terminal is located under a tethered cap at the front of the underhood fuse block. Squeeze the tabs and swing the cap out of the way to access the remote positive (+) terminal.
Page 357 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle.
Page 358 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 359 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 360: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. All-wheel-drive vehicles have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 361: Rear Drive Module
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 362: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb to use, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-51. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your retailer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 363 To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Remove the headlamp retainer pin (A) by turning it towards the headlamp assembly and pulling it straight out. 3.
Page 364: Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) To replace one of these bulbs (A), do the following: 1. Follow the Steps 1 through 4 to remove the headlamp assembly. See Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-48 for more information.
Page 365: Replacement Bulbs
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the taillamp assembly. A. Stoplamp/Taillamp B. Turn Signal Lamp C. Back-up Lamp Bulb 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.
Page 366: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
Page 367: Tires
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’s Owner Manual.
Page 368: 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 369 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 370: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 371 Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Page 372 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. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire.
Page 373: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inﬂation or over-inﬂation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inﬂation), you can get the following: •...
Page 374: How To Check
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when they are under-inﬂated. Check the tire’s inﬂation pressure when the tires are cold.
Page 375: When It Is Time For New Tires
Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”...
Page 376: 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 377: 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 378: 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, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 379: 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 380: Used Replacement Wheels
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 381: 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 382: Accessory Inﬂator
Accessory Inﬂator Your vehicle may have an accessory inﬂator. With it, you can inﬂate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure. The accessory inﬂator is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side.
Page 383 To use your accessory inﬂator system, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 2. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter, if required, to the end of the hose that has the pressure gage. 3. Attach that end of the hose to the object you wish to inﬂate.
Page 384: 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.
Page 385: 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 3-6 for more information. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous.
Page 386: 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. 5-72 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools you will need are located in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the...
Page 387 3. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting the tab and pulling the cover off. A. Jack F. Tire Bag and Cable B. Strap Storage for C. Bracket All-Wheel-Drive D. Wing Nut Vehicles E. Bag and Tools 4. Remove the jack (A) and jacking tools (E) by loosening and then removing the wing nut (D) and bracket (C).
Page 388 To remove the compact spare tire, do the following: A. Hoist Shaft E. Extension B. Hoist Assembly (Chisel End) 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 389: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the hoist is used to store a full-size or a ﬂat road tire under the vehicle. See “Storing the Flat Tire on an Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle” under Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-83 for more information.
Page 390 Once the center cap and/or wheel cover are removed, use the following steps to remove the ﬂat tire and install the spare tire. 1. Loosen the wheel nuts using the folding wrench, but do not remove them. Turn the handle counterclockwise about 180 degrees, then ﬂip the handle...
Page 391 3. Put the compact spare tire near you. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even...
Page 392 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. 6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. 5-78 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to...
Page 393 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8.
Page 394 9. Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wheel wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-80 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.
Page 395: Secondary Latch System
10. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Notice: Wheel covers will not ﬁt on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. 11.
Page 396 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 397: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Storing the Spare Tire CAUTION: The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be...
Page 398 3. Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start to raise the tire. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is towards the rear of the vehicle.
Page 399 Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle 1. Remove the tire storage bag and cable package from the jack storage area. 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels.
Page 400 5. Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges. 6. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. 7. Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker. Push the tube towards the front of the vehicle.
Page 401: Compact Spare Tire
To put the cover back on, 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. Store the center cap or the plastic bolt-on wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on the vehicle.
Page 402: 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. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from your upholstery.
Page 403: Fabric/Carpet
• Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide.
Page 404: Leather
Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
Page 405: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 406: Finish Care
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 5-95. Your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Page 407: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use only GM-approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 408: 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 409: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel. White Sidewall Tire Removes soil and black Cleaner marks from whitewalls.
Page 410: 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 411: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by four internal fuses in the underhood fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Page 412: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located at the right end of the instrument panel, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Open the front passegner’s door, and remove the cover, to access the fuse block. Your vehicle may not have all of the fuses listed.
Page 413 Fuses Usage Trunk, Door Locks Electronic Level Control Rear Wiper Radio Ampliﬁer 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 Heated Mirror Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Back-up Lamps...
Page 414: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment. For more information on location see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12. Your vehicle may not have all the fuses listed. 5-100...
Page 415 Fuses Usage Right High Beam Fuel Pump Diode SPARE Spare SPARE Spare Left High Beam SPARE Spare SPARE Spare SPARE Spare Not Used Air Conditioning Clutch Horn Left Low Beam Powertrain Control Module, Electronic Throttle Control Not Used Transmission Solenoid Right Low Beam Fuses Usage...
Page 416 J-Case Fuses 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 5-102 Usage Relays RUN RLY LO BEAM FUEL PUMP AC/CLTCH HI BEAM PWR/TRN IGN MAIN BLANK Usage...
Page 417: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric measurements. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Application Automatic Transaxle — Pan Removal and Replacement AWD Automatic Transaxle — Pan Removal and Replacement Cooling System Front A/C Front and Rear A/C...
Page 418 NOTES 5-104...
Page 419 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-11...
Page 420: 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 421 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 422: Scheduled Maintenance
However, your engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your Saturn retailer has Saturn-trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine Saturn parts and reset the system.
Page 423 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage.
Page 424: 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 425: Maintenance Footnotes
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 426: 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 427: At Least Once A Month
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.
Page 428: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your Saturn retailer for service. 6-10 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
Page 429: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody.
Page 430 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (Saturn Part No. 21007583 or System GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). ® Automatic DEXRON -VI Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Cylinders Canada 10953474.
Page 431: 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 3.5L V6 Engine 3.9L V6 Engine Engine Oil Filter 3.5L V6 Engine 3.9L V6 Engine...
Page 432: 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 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 433 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 434 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 435: Customer Assistance And Information
Collision Damage Repair ...7-8 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects ...7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ...7-12 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-12...
Page 436: 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. We call this the Saturn Difference.
Page 437 If you wish to write to the Saturn Customer Assistance Center, our address is: Saturn Customer Assistance Center 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Code 371-999-S24 Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 In Canada, write to: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Ltd.
Page 438: Online Owner Center
Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members (United States only). Refer to the web for updated information. To register your vehicle, visit My Saturn within www.saturn.com (United States) or My GM Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada). Customer Assistance for Text...
Page 439: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
For vehicles purchased in the U.S. call 1-800-553-6000 (TTY: 1-800-833-6000). For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1-800-268-6800. 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 440: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Saturn Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000 ; text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-6000. Saturn reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Saturn’s judgment, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 441: 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 vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Page 442: Collision Damage Repair
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 be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment.
Page 443: Insuring Your Vehicle
Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts.
Page 444 7-10 • 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 445: Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying Saturn Corporation. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Page 446: Service Manuals
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals A variety of publications are available to you. Saturn service manuals are written for trained technicians, and in some cases, specialized tools and equipment are necessary to complete certain repairs. However,...
Page 447: Service Bulletins
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. To order Saturn bulletins, call Saturn Publications at 1-800-2-SATURN or visit win.wallace.com/saturn to order online.
Page 448 NOTES 7-14...
Page 449 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 5-3 Accessory Inﬂator ... 5-68 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-24 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-78 Additives, Fuel ... 5-5 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-96 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-20 Air Conditioning ... 3-26 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...
Page 450 Audio System(s) (cont.) Care of Your CDs and DVDs ... 3-119 Chime Level Adjustment ... 3-120 Fixed Mast Antenna ... 3-119 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ... 3-102 Radio with CD ... 3-83 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ... 3-115 Setting the Time ... 3-82 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...
Page 451 Cruise Control ... 3-11 Cruise Control Light ... 3-47 Cupholder(s) ... 2-50 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ... 7-12...
Page 452 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ... 7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ... 7-11 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-5 Service Publications Ordering Information ... 7-12 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-16 Defensive Driving ...
Page 453 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ... 5-20 Battery ... 5-40 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ... 3-43 Coolant ... 5-23 Coolant Heater ... 2-35 Coolant Temperature Gage ... 3-42 Engine Compartment Overview ... 5-12 Exhaust ... 2-42 Oil ... 5-15 Oil Life System ... 5-18 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...
Page 454 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-42 Fuel ... 3-48 Speedometer ... 3-35 Tachometer ... 3-35 Garage Door Opener ... 2-46 Gasoline Octane ... 5-4 Speciﬁcations ... 5-5 Glove Box ... 2-50 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Head Restraints ...
Page 455 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ... 3-17 Cluster ... 3-34 Interior Lamps Control ... 3-18 Jump Starting ... 5-40 Keyless Entry System ... 2-4 Keys ... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-54 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ... 3-20 Cargo ... 3-20 Dome ...
Page 456 Loading Your Vehicle ... 4-33 Lockout Protection ... 2-14 Locks Automatic Door Lock ... 2-14 Delayed Locking ... 2-13 Door ... 2-11 Lockout Protection ... 2-14 Power Door ... 2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ... 2-14 Loss of Control ... 4-17 Low Fuel Warning Light ...
Page 457 Odometer ... 3-35 Odometer, Trip ... 3-35 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-15 Engine ... 5-15 Pressure Light ... 3-46 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ... 5-18 Older Children, Restraints ... 1-42 Online Owner Center ... 7-4 ® ® OnStar System, see OnStar Manual ...
Page 458 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-72 Replacement Bulbs ... 5-51 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ... 7-12 Saturn ... 7-12 United States Government ... 7-11 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ... 1-79 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...
Page 459 Safety Belt Passenger Reminder Light ... 3-36 Pretensioners ... 1-41 Reminder Light ... 3-36 Safety Belts Care of ... 5-91 Driver Position ... 1-28 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-27 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...
Page 460 Spare Tire Accessory Inﬂator ... 5-68 Compact ... 5-87 Installing ... 5-75 Removing ... 5-72 Storing ... 5-83 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ... 5-103 Speedometer ... 3-35 ® StabiliTrak System ... 4-10 Starting Your Engine ... 2-34 Steering ... 4-13 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ... 3-117 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...
Page 461 Tires (cont.) Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-72 Secondary Latch System ... 5-81 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-83 Tire Sidewall Labeling ... 5-54 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ... 5-56 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 5-64 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...
Page 462 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-33 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ... 3-56 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Other Warning Devices ... 3-6 Safety and Symbols ... iii Vehicle Damage ... iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-65 Different Size ...

Saturn 2006 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

All-Wheel Drive

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

Need help?

Questions and answers

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