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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

2010 Saturn VUE Owner Manual

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-39

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-45

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

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-27

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-35

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-40

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-44

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-61

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Page 1 2010 Saturn VUE Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2010 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 3 "General dealer/retailer or from: Motors of Canada Limited" for SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Saturn Corporation wherever it and the name VUE are registered ce guide en français auprès du appears in this manual.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to the index.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Radio(s) ..... 1-14 Satellite Radio ....1-15 Portable Audio Devices .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 9. M. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Initial Drive page 5 2. B. Instrument Panel Illumination Information Control on page 6 5. N. Horn on page 5 3. This section provides a brief C.
Page 10 In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Press and hold to sound the lamps will turn on and remain on panic alarm. as long as the engine is running. Press again to cancel the panic The doors will be locked and the alarm.
Page 11 In Brief Door Locks To open the liftgate, press the Press the front of the switch to open touchpad on the underside of the the window. Pull the switch up to To lock or unlock a door, use the liftgate handle and pull up. close it.
Page 12 In Brief Seat Adjustment Power Seats This vehicle may have power seats. Manual Seats To move a manual seat forward or rearward: To raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion, move the front or rear of the control up or down.
Page 13 In Brief Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks Manual See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5. On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, use the lever located on Reclining Seatbacks Power the outboard side of the seat. On seats with power reclining seatbacks, the control is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 14 In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Heated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the Do not drive until the head restraints center console. The engine must be for all occupants are installed and running to operate the heated seats.
Page 15: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
In Brief Safety Belt Sensing System for The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger Passenger Airbag frontal airbag and the seat mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, and roof rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Mirror Adjustment 3. Return the control to the center Steering Wheel position so the mirror cannot be Adjustment Exterior Mirrors moved. The mirrors can be manually folded inward toward the vehicle. Return to the original position to use correctly. See Power Mirrors on page 2 12.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 See Steering Wheel Adjustment on For more information on interior AUTO: Automatically turns the page 5 2. lamps, see: exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. Dome Lamps on page 6 5. Interior Lighting ; : Turns on the parking lamps, Instrument Panel Illumination instrument panel lights, and other Dome Lamp...
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer &: Sets a delay between wipes. Move the switch on top of the lever left for less frequent wipes or right for more frequent wipes. : Slow wipes. : Fast wipes. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Page 19: Climate Control Systems
In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled by this system. Vehicles with automatic climate control automatically maintain the desired temperature inside the vehicle. United States version shown, Canada version similar. A. Fan Control F.
Page 20: Vehicle Features
1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3 or WMA song. If information is available during Radio(s) XM, CD, MP3 or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line.
Page 21: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-15 Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices To set the time and date: Vehicles with an XM Satellite This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite (1/8 in) auxiliary input, located on 1.
Page 22: Steering Wheel Controls
1-16 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : Press and release to mute the system. Press it again to turn the sound back on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with the ® OnStar or Bluetooth systems. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 3.
Page 23: System (Tcs)
In Brief 1-17 Power Outlets Performance and Maintenance The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular Traction Control phone. System (TCS) The accessory power outlets are The traction control system limits located on the rear of the center wheel spin.
Page 24: Stabilitrak
1-18 In Brief ® StabiliTrak Tire Pressure Monitor You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure The StabiliTrak system assists This vehicle may have a Tire warning light will appear when the with directional control of the Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 25: Engine Oil Life System
In Brief 1-19 Avoid idling the engine for long Engine Oil Life System The oil life system can also be reset periods of time. as follows: The engine oil life system calculates When road and weather 1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN engine oil life based on vehicle use conditions are appropriate, use with the engine off.
Page 26: Roadside Assistance
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 and more. How OnStar Service Works As the owner of a new Saturn, you Sign up today at: are automatically enrolled in the : This blue button connects you www.gmownercenter.com/saturn Roadside Assistance program.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle OnStar service cannot work unless information regarding the crash that Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, the vehicle is in a place where the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the Remote Door Unlock, Roadside OnStar has an agreement with a direction from which the vehicle was Assistance, Turn by Turn Navigation wireless service provider for service...
Page 28 1-22 In Brief OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 3 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions.
Page 29 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ....2-9 Windows Anti-Theft Alarm System ..2-9 Immobilizer ....2-10 Immobilizer Operation .
Page 30: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Keys See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 16 for information WARNING regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Leaving children in a vehicle with Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry the ignition key is dangerous for and Science Canada.
Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. (Unlock): Press once to unlock See Battery Replacement later the driver door. If is pressed in this section. again within five seconds, all If the transmitter is still not remaining doors unlock. The interior working correctly, see your lamps come on and stay on for dealer/retailer or a qualified...
Page 32: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to When replacing the 3. Insert the new battery, positive battery, do not touch any of the side facing down. Replace with a the Vehicle circuitry on the transmitter. Static CR2032 or equivalent battery. Only RKE transmitters programmed from your body could damage the 4.
Page 33 Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start When the vehicle starts the parking since the vehicle has been driven. feature, the RKE transmitter lamps will turn on and remain on as Remote start can be extended functions have an increased range long as the engine is running.
Page 34: Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Shutting the Engine Off After a Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Remote Start WARNING injuries or even death from To manually shut off a remote start: heat stroke. Always lock the Aim the RKE transmitter at the Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking Lockout Protection A chime will sound to indicate a When the power door lock switch is door or liftgate is open when you try pressed with the key in the ignition, to lock the doors with the power and any door is open, all the doors door lock switch.
Page 36: Liftgate
Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Liftgate Operation with Loss of WARNING (Continued) Power Liftgate Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control System in the Index.
Page 37: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicle Security To arm the theft-deterrent system, the alarm sounds and periodically repeats. If the system does not press on the RKE transmitter Vehicle theft is big business, operate as described above, see when all doors and the hood especially in some cities.
Page 38: Immobilizer
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Testing the Alarm If the alarm does not sound or the The security light comes on if there vehicle's headlamps do not flash, is a problem with arming or To test the alarm: see your dealer/retailer for service. disarming the theft-deterrent 1.
Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 If the engine still does not start, and additional keys only. If all the 3. After the engine has started, turn the key appears to be not damaged, currently programmed keys are lost the key to LOCK/OFF, and wait about five minutes and try or do not operate, you must see remove the key.
Page 40: Exterior Mirrors
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors To adjust the power mirrors: 1. Turn the knob to choose the Convex Mirrors left (L) or the (R) right mirror. 2. Adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle WARNING and the area behind your A convex mirror can make things,...
Page 41: Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Interior Mirrors Windows Manual Rearview Mirror WARNING If the vehicle has the manual Leaving children, helpless adults, rearview mirror, it can be adjusted or pets in a vehicle with the by holding the mirror in the center to windows closed is dangerous.
Page 42: Power Windows
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Express-Down Window The driver window switch has an WARNING express-down feature that lowers the window without holding the Leaving children in a vehicle with switch. Press the switch part way the keys is dangerous for many and the window will open a small reasons, children or others could amount.
Page 43: Roof
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Window Lockout Roof Open/Close: Slide and release the switch rearward to express open the (Window Lockout): The vehicle sunroof. Slide the switch forward or Sunroof has a lockout feature to prevent rear rearward to stop movement. seat passengers from operating the The sun shade opens automatically windows.
Page 44 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 45: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-23 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-24 Older Children ....3-42 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 46: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Page 47: Active Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Active Head Restraints Front Seats To move a manual seat forward or rearward: This vehicle has an active head Seat Adjustment restraint system in the front outboard seating positions. The active head restraints automatically WARNING tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from You can lose control of the behind.
Page 48: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Seat Height Adjuster Power Seat Adjustment This vehicle may have power seats. To raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion, move the front or rear of the control up If the vehicle has a manual driver or down.
Page 49: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a On seats with manual reclining pedal when you do not want to.
Page 50 Seats and Restraints To recline the seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks WARNING 1. Lift the recline lever. Sitting in a reclined position when 2. Move the seatback to the your vehicle is in motion can be desired position, then release dangerous. Even if you buckle up, the lever to lock the seatback in your safety belts cannot do their place.
Page 51: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats WARNING (Continued) On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the The lap belt cannot do its job center console. The engine must be either. In a crash the belt could go running to operate the heated seats.
Page 52: Folding Seatback
Seats and Restraints Folding Seatback WARNING The front passenger seatback may Things you put on this seatback fold flat. can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. WARNING Remove or secure all items before driving.
Page 53: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints To raise the seatback: Rear Seats WARNING 1. Lift the recliner lever, located on The rear split bench seatbacks can the outboard side of the seat, up A safety belt that is improperly be folded forward, upright, fully and push up on the routed, not properly attached, or partially reclined, independent of...
Page 54: Safety Belts
3-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts WARNING This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts in a cargo area, inside or outside properly. It also describes some of a vehicle. In a collision, people things not to do with safety belts.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints 3-11 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.
Page 56: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints 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. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 57: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts should I have to wear safety never drive far from home, Properly belts? why should I wear safety belts? This section is only for people of A: Airbags are supplemental...
Page 58 3-14 Seats and Restraints First, before you or your applies force to the strong pelvic Q: What is wrong with this? passenger(s) wear a safety belt, bones and you would be less likely there is important information you to slide under the lap belt. If you slid should know.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap belt too much, which could increase...
Page 60 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING 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 on the pelvic bones.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest you wear the shoulder belt under like this. The belt would be much your arm.
Page 62 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 63: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very All seating positions in the vehicle quickly. If this happens, let the have a lap-shoulder belt. belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you The following instructions explain more slowly.
Page 64: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-20 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt height that is right for you. See height adjuster for the driver and Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster right front passenger seating later in this section for...
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-21 They can help tighten the safety installed and properly adjusted, the belts during the early stages of a comfort guide positions the shoulder moderate to severe frontal, near belt away from the neck and head. frontal, or rear crash if the threshold There is one guide, if equipped, for conditions for pretensioner each outboard passenger position in...
Page 66 3-22 Seats and Restraints WARNING 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 67: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Page 68: Safety Belt Care
3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 69: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed The vehicle has the following in the trim or on an attached label Be sure that cargo is not near an airbags: near the deployment opening.
Page 70 3-26 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, WARNING faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...
Page 71: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-27 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 The right front passenger frontal electrical problem.
Page 72 3-28 Seats and Restraints WARNING 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. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.
Page 73: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-29 If the vehicle hits a narrow object When Should an Airbag Whether the frontal airbags will or (like a pole), the airbags could should deploy is not based on how Inflate? inflate at a different crash speed fast your vehicle is traveling.
Page 74 3-30 Seats and Restraints In addition, the vehicle has during a rollover or in a severe deploy when either side of the dual-stage frontal airbags. frontal impact. Seat-mounted side vehicle is struck, or if the sensing Dual-stage airbags adjust the impact and roof-rail airbags will system predicts that the vehicle is restraint according to crash severity.
Page 75: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-31 What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the Inflate? Restrain? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or first and second rows.
Page 76: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
3-32 Seats and Restraints What Will You See After The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, an Airbag Inflates? but not too hot to touch. There may airbag inflates, then get fresh air be some smoke and dust coming After the frontal airbags and by opening a window or a door.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-33 The vehicle has a crash sensing You can lock the doors, turn off the In many crashes severe enough to and diagnostic module which interior lamps and hazard warning inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a flashers by using the controls for broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 78: Passenger Sensing
3-34 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing start the vehicle from a distance, According to accident statistics, you may not see the system check. children are safer when properly System When the system check is secured in a rear seat in a correct complete, either the word ON or child restraint for their weight The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-35 A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to Even if the passenger sensing Secure rear-facing child restraints the rear-facing child is so great, system has turned off the right in a rear seat, even if the if the airbag deploys.
Page 80 3-36 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is When the passenger sensing impact airbag, depending upon the designed to turn off the right front system has turned off the right front person s seating posture and body passenger airbag and seat mounted passenger frontal airbag and build.
Page 81: Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-37 If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child 6. Restart the vehicle. restraint and restarting the Child Restraint If the on indicator is still lit, vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off.
Page 82 3-38 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an enable the right front passenger Additional Factors Affecting frontal airbag and seat-mounted Adult-Size Occupant System Operation side impact airbag: Safety belts help keep the 1. Turn the vehicle off. passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and 2.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-39 A thick layer of additional material, Servicing the WARNING such as a blanket or cushion, Airbag-Equipped Vehicle or aftermarket equipment such as For up to 10 seconds after the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat Airbags affect how the vehicle ignition is turned off and the massagers can affect how well the should be serviced.
Page 84: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-40 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the that are part of the passenger Step Two of the Customer seat. The passenger sensing Satisfaction Procedure in this Airbag-Equipped Vehicle system may not operate properly manual. if the original seat trim is Q: Is there anything I might add If the vehicle has rollover replaced with non-GM covers,...
Page 85: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer/retailer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.
Page 86: Child Restraints
3-42 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat, state trip? If yes, continue. If no, the weight and height limitations for Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-43 According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child might also slide under the lap restraint system or infant restraint belt. The belt force would then be system secured in a rear seating applied right on the abdomen.
Page 88: Infants And Young
3-44 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children who are not restrained WARNING properly can strike other people, Children or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured Everyone in a vehicle needs or strangled if a shoulder belt is protection! This includes infants and WARNING wrapped around their neck and...
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-45 WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 90 3-46 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle's so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 91: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 92: Where To Put The Restraint
3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower Securing the Child Within the Anchors and Tethers for Children Restraint in the Vehicle Child Restraint (LATCH System) on page 3 50 for more information. Children can be WARNING WARNING endangered in a crash if the child...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-49 child seat; an older child riding in a If the vehicle does not have a rear WARNING (Continued) booster seat; and children, who are seat that will accommodate a large enough, using safety belts. rear-facing child restraint, a Even if the passenger sensing rear-facing child restraint should not A label on the sun visor says,...
Page 94: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-50 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system in seating position that will your vehicle, you need a child accommodate a child restraint with Tethers for Children restraint that has LATCH lower attachments (B). (LATCH System) attachments.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have top To assist you in locating the lower tethers are designed for use with or...
Page 96: System
3-52 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. WARNING Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could If a LATCH-type child restraint is cause the anchor or attachment not attached to anchors, the child to come loose or even break...
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Do not fold the empty rear seat 1.2. Put the child restraint on WARNING with a safety belt buckled. This the seat. could damage the safety belt or 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower Children can be seriously injured the seat.
Page 98 3-54 Seats and Restraints Refer to the child restraint are using a single tether, instructions and the following route the tether over the steps: seatback. 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions:...
Page 99: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-55 Replacing LATCH System If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a Parts After a Crash crash, new LATCH system parts may be needed. WARNING New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH A crash can damage the LATCH system was not being used at the...
Page 100: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
3-56 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the child the LATCH system, you will be...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-57 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 50 for more information.
Page 102: Securing Child Restraints
3-58 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Front Seat Position) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the is a safer place to secure a or killed if the right front airbag is off.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-59 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 3 50 for how and that came with the child restraint.
Page 104 3-60 Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 50 for more information.
Page 105: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments There are cupholders located in front of and behind the center Storage Compartments console. Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Your vehicle has a storage area Cupholders .
Page 106: Front Storage
Storage Front Storage Armrest Storage Center Console Storage For vehicles with a storage area To access the rear seat armrest, pull Your vehicle has a center console located under the front passenger the handle down. Lift the top of the with an upper, lower and rear seat, lift up on the end of the tray armrest to access the storage area.
Page 107: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Cargo Tie Downs Features Four cargo tie downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle. The tie-downs can be used to Cargo Cover secure small loads. For vehicles with a cargo cover, use Cargo Management it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
Page 108: Convenience Net
Storage The hooks hold the mesh pocket. To Roof Rack System insert a hook on the rail, place the hook in the upper groove of the rail WARNING and press it into the lower groove. If something is carried on top of Convenience Net the vehicle that is longer or wider For vehicles with a convenience net,...
Page 109 Storage Loading cargo on the Do not exceed the maximum vehicle roof rack that weighs more than capacity when loading your vehicle. 75 kg (165 lbs) or hangs over the For more information on vehicle rear or sides of the vehicle may capacity and loading, see Vehicle damage the vehicle.
Page 110 Storage NOTES...
Page 111 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Low Washer Fluid Warning Indicator ....5-14 Light ..... . . 5-24 Controls Charging System Light .
Page 112: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Tire Messages ....5-37 Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Transmission Messages ..5-38 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull Vehicle Reminder Steering Wheel the lever down.
Page 113: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls ® Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with Bluetooth , press Windshield Wiper/Washer to end a call, or cancel an incoming call. See Bluetooth on page 7 18 and the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. (Volume): Move the thumbwheel up or down to increase or to decrease the volume.
Page 114 Instruments and Controls & (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Rainsense Since different drivers have Sets a delay between wipes. Move different setting preferences, it is Notice: Going through an the switch on top of the lever left for recommended that the mid-range automatic car wash with the less frequent wipes or right for more setting (position 3) be used initially.
Page 115: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/ Compass Washer Your vehicle may have a compass WARNING in the Driver Information The rear wiper and rear wash button Center (DIC). is on the instrument panel above the In freezing weather, do not use climate control system.
Page 116 Instruments and Controls To adjust for compass variance, use 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the following procedure: the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is Compass Variance (Zone) displayed in the DIC. Procedure 5. If calibration is necessary, 1.
Page 117 Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a To calibrate the compass, use the 3. Press the set/reset button to heading, for example, N for North, following procedure: start the compass calibration. or the heading does not change 4.
Page 118: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock 5. To decrease the time or date do 2. Press the softkey located below one of the following: the desired option. To set the time and date: Press SEEK or 3. Press again to apply the 1.
Page 119: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Notice: Leaving electrical Notice: Adding any electrical Warning Lights, equipment on for extended equipment to your vehicle may Gages, and Indicators periods will drain the battery. damage it or keep other Always turn off electrical components from working as Warning lights come on when there equipment when not in use and they should.
Page 120: Instrument Cluster
5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster United States Base version shown, Canada and Uplevel similar...
Page 121: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer Cycle between the odometer and Fuel Gage trip odometers A and B by pressing The speedometer shows the the reset button located in the lower vehicle's speed in both kilometers right area of the speedometer. Press per hour (km/h) and miles per the reset button to tell how many hour (mph).
Page 122: Safety Belt Reminders
5-12 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt owners ask about. None of these Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder means the fuel gage is not working Light properly: At the service station, the fuel The driver safety belt reminder light pump shuts off before the gage is on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 123: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-13 The front passenger safety belt If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING warning light and chime may turn on after the vehicle is started or comes if an object is put on the seat such on while driving, the airbag system If the airbag readiness light stays as a briefcase, handbag, grocery...
Page 124: Passenger Airbag Status
5-14 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status Indicator indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and The vehicle has the passenger seat mounted side impact airbag sensing system.
Page 125: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Charging System Light Malfunction WARNING Indicator Lamp If the airbag readiness light ever A computer system called OBD II comes on and stays on, it means (On-Board Diagnostics-Second that something may be wrong Generation) monitors operation of with the airbag system.
Page 126 5-16 Instruments and Controls If the check engine light comes on Notice: Modifications made to the The following can prevent more and stays on, while the engine is engine, transmission, exhaust, serious damage to the vehicle: running, this indicates that there is intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 127 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Make sure to fuel the vehicle Light On Steady: An emission Emissions Inspection and with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality control system malfunction has Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle. Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and may Diagnosis and service might be...
Page 128: Service Vehicle Soon
5-18 Instruments and Controls The vehicle will not pass this Service Vehicle Soon Brake System Warning inspection if the OBD II Light Light (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection.
Page 129: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Antilock Brake System If the ABS light remains on after WARNING resetting the system or comes on (ABS) Warning Light again while driving, the vehicle The brake system might not be needs service. If the ABS light is on, working properly if the brake but the regular brake system system warning light is on.
Page 130: Power Steering Warning
5-20 Instruments and Controls ® This light flashes when the AWD StabiliTrak Indicator Traction Control System system is temporarily disabled. Light (TCS) Warning Light For more information see All-Wheel Drive on page 9 38. Power Steering Warning Light ® The StabiliTrak light comes on This light comes on briefly as the briefly as the engine is started.
Page 131: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Engine Coolant If this light comes on and stays on, When the Light is On Steady the engine has overheated. Pull Temperature Warning This indicates that one or more of over and see Engine Overheating the tires are significantly Light on page 10 20 for more information.
Page 132: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light Change Engine Oil Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can The oil pressure light should come become so hot that it catches fire. on briefly as the engine is started. Someone could be burned.
Page 133: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Reduced Engine Power Light The low fuel warning light, below the This light flashes when the security fuel gage, comes on briefly when system is activated. The reduced engine power light the engine is started.
Page 134: High-Beam On Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls The vehicle can be driven at a Fog Lamp Light Low Washer Fluid reduced speed when the reduced Warning Light engine power light is on but acceleration and speed might be reduced. The performance could be reduced until the next time the vehicle is driven.
Page 135: Cruise Control Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Cruise Control Light Gate Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All information appears in the DIC The cruise control light comes on If the gate ajar light comes on, the display located in the instrument whenever the cruise control is set.
Page 136 5-26 Instruments and Controls dashes. If this occurs, have the DIC Buttons (Vehicle Information): Press vehicle serviced by your dealer/ this button to display the oil life, retailer. If an abnormal temperature units, tire pressure readings and tire reading is displayed for an extended pressure sensor learning for period of time, consult your vehicles with the Tire Pressure...
Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Trip/Fuel Menu Items Each trip odometer can be reset to the same amount of fuel is in the zero separately by pressing the set/ fuel tank. This is because different (Trip/Fuel): Press this button reset button while the trip odometer driving conditions produce different to scroll through the following menu is displayed.
Page 138 5-28 Instruments and Controls Fuel Used To stop the timer, press the set/reset Vehicle Information Menu button briefly while ELAPSED TIME Items Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL is displayed. USED displays. This display shows (Vehicle Information): Press the number of gallons (gal) or To reset the timer to zero, press and this button to scroll through the liters (L) of fuel used since the last...
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-29 When the remaining oil life is low, Units If a low or high tire pressure the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON condition is detected by the system Press the vehicle information button message will appear on the display. while driving, a message advising until UNITS displays.
Page 140 5-30 Instruments and Controls Relearn Remote Key A chime will sound indicating Coolant Temperature that the transmitter is matched This display allows you to program Press the vehicle info button until and REMOTE KEY LEARNING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the coolant temperature is COMPLETE will be shown on transmitters to your vehicle.
Page 141: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Vehicle Messages You will find the possible messages Brake System Messages that can be displayed and some SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM Messages are displayed on the DIC information about them grouped by to notify the driver that the status of subject in the following information.
Page 142: Cruise Control Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Messages This message continues to display Engine Cooling System for two seconds if it has not been Messages CRUISE SET TO XXX acknowledged when the engine is turned off. The message comes ENGINE HOT A/C This message will display when the back on for two seconds if it has (Air Conditioning) OFF...
Page 143: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: If you drive your vehicle Notice: If you drive your vehicle This message displays when while the engine is overheating, while the engine is overheating, service is required for the vehicle.
Page 144: Engine Power Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Stop the vehicle immediately, as Fuel System Messages engine damage can result from ENGINE FUEL LEVEL LOW driving a vehicle with low oil Notice: If you drive your vehicle pressure. Have the vehicle serviced This message displays when your while the engine oil pressure is by your dealer/retailer as soon as...
Page 145: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Key and Lock Messages REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon BATTERY REMOTE KEY LEARNING as possible and stop carefully. Try This message displays if a Remote ACTIVE resetting the system by turning the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter...
Page 146: Airbag System Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls The battery is low. STABILITRAK NOT READY spin. See If the Vehicle is Stuck on page 9 22. To turn the StabiliTrak There is a TCS failure. See your If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this system on or off, see StabiliTrak dealer/retailer for service.
Page 147: Service Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Service Vehicle Messages Tire Messages tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on SERVICE A/C CHECK TIRE PRESSURE page 5 25. If the tire pressure is (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM low, the low tire pressure warning On vehicles with the Tire Pressure light comes on.
Page 148: Transmission Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure CHANGE TRANSMISSION Monitor System (TPMS), this Notice: If you drive your vehicle FLUID message displays when the TPMS while the transmission fluid is Notice: Use of the incorrect is re-learning the tire positions on overheating and the transmission...
Page 149: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Vehicle Reminder Vehicle Entering the Feature Settings Menu Messages Personalization 1. Turn the ignition on and place ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park). WITH CARE customization capabilities that allow To avoid excessive drain on the you to program certain features to This message displays when the battery, it is recommended that...
Page 150 5-40 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until PORTUGUESE: All messages will AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors appear in Portuguese. will automatically lock when the the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN vehicle speed is above 8 mph ENGLISH screen appears on the NO CHANGE: No change will be (13 km/h) for three seconds.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ VERIFICATION LIGHTS ONLY: reset button while the desired The exterior lamps will flash when PRESS TO SET AUTO DOOR setting is displayed on the DIC. you press the lock button on the UNLOCK appears on the DIC RKE transmitter.
Page 152 5-42 Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK VERIF LIGHTS ON (default): The the RKE transmitter twice. See exterior lamps will flash when you Delayed Locking on page 2 7 for This feature allows you to select the press the unlock button on the RKE more information.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-43 EXIT LIGHTING NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): If it is dark enough made to this feature. The current outside, the exterior lights will turn This feature allows you to select the setting will remain. on briefly when you unlock the amount of time you want the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Page 154 5-44 Instruments and Controls CHIME VOLUME REMOTE START To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired This feature allows you to select the If your vehicle has this feature, it setting is displayed on the DIC. volume level of the chime.
Page 155: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-45 EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS Exiting the Feature Universal Remote Settings Menu This feature allows you to exit the System feature settings menu. The feature settings menu will be See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following Press the customization button until page 13 16 for information occurs:...
Page 156: Universal Remote System Programming
5-46 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Read the instructions completely It is recommended that a new before attempting to program the battery be installed in your Programming Universal Home Remote. Because hand-held transmitter for quicker of the steps involved, it may be and more accurate transmission of helpful to have another person the radio-frequency signal.
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-47 To program up to three devices: 2. Hold the end of your hand-held 4. The indicator light on the transmitter about 1 to 3 inches Universal Home Remote will (3 to 8 cm) away from the flash slowly at first and then Universal Home Remote buttons rapidly after Universal Home...
Page 158 5-48 Instruments and Controls 8. Immediately return to the Gate Operator and Canadian vehicle. Firmly press and hold Programming the Universal Home Remote If you have questions or need help button, chosen in Step 3 to programming the Universal Home control the garage door, for Remote System, call 1 800 355 two seconds, and then release...
Page 159: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-49 two seconds (cycle) the hand-held Erasing Universal Home Reprogramming a Single transmitter button until the Remote Buttons Universal Home Remote frequency signal has been Button The programmed buttons should be successfully accepted by the erased when the vehicle is sold or To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote.
Page 160 5-50 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 161: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Turn the control to the following positions: Exterior Lamp Controls (Off): Turns off the exterior Exterior Lighting lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Changer .
Page 162: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Lamps On Reminder Headlamp High/ Daytime Running Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) A warning chime sounds, if the driver door is opened while the Headlamp High/Low Beam The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ignition is off and the lamps are on. Changer: Push the turn signal/lane system makes the low-beam Wiper Activated Headlamps...
Page 163: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting When the DRL are on, the Automatic Headlamp Hazard Warning Flashers low-beam headlamps will be on. System (Hazard Warning Flasher): The taillamps, sidemarker, Press this button located on the instrument panel lights and other When it is dark enough outside, the instrument panel, to make the front lamps will not be on.
Page 164: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting The parking lamps or low-beam position whenever it is released. headlamps must be on, before the Signals fog lamps can be turned on. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or If the exterior lamp control is set to does not come on, a signal bulb...
Page 165: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Lighting Features (Dome Lamp Override): Press Instrument Panel Entry Lighting this button on the overhead console Illumination Control to keep the dome lamps and other If the dome lamp override button is interior lamps turned off while any in the out position, the lamps inside The thumbwheel for this feature is door is open.
Page 166: Battery Load Management
Lighting Battery Load The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in idle if the electrical loads are very steps or levels, without being Management high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable. In rare cases at the This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, The vehicle has Electric Power...
Page 167: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following System Read the following pages to while the vehicle is parked: become familiar with the Become familiar with the infotainment system features. operation and controls of the Introduction audio system.
Page 168: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System See Retained Accessory Power Operation (RAP) on page 9 29 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. Theft-Deterrent Feature ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Page 169 Infotainment System If information is available during XM, If a station's frequency is weak or if Adjusting the Speakers CD, MP3 or WMA playback, the there is static, decrease the treble. (Balance/Fade) song title information displays on To quickly adjust bass, midrange, BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To the top line of the display and artist or treble to the middle position,...
Page 170: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System To quickly adjust all speaker and Radio Messages Radio tone controls to the middle position, Calibration Error: The audio press the knob for more than AM-FM Radio system has been calibrated for the two seconds until a beep sounds. vehicle from the factory.
Page 171 Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a The balance/fade and tone settings SEEK : Press to go to the that were previously adjusted, are Favorite previous or to the next station. stored with the favorite stations. To scan stations, press and hold Drivers are encouraged to set up To store a station as a favorite: either arrow for a few seconds until...
Page 172: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System To setup the number of favorites Satellite Radio Finding a Station pages: BAND: Press to switch between The vehicle may have XM 1. Press MENU to display the radio AM, FM, or XM. The selection Satellite Radio Service. setup menu.
Page 173 Infotainment System Finding a Category (CAT) 4. To tune to a station in the 3. Turn the knob, press the selected category, do one of the Station SEEK or SEEK button, following: or the REV or CAT (Category): The CAT button is button to display the category to used to find XM stations when the...
Page 174 Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a To store a station as a favorite: 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time out, to return to the original main Favorite 1. Tune to a radio station. radio screen showing the Drivers are encouraged to set up 2.
Page 175 Infotainment System Loading XM: The audio system is No CAT Info: No category XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, acquiring and processing audio and information is available at this time this message alternates with the text data. No action is needed. This on this channel.
Page 176: Radio Reception
7-10 Infotainment System Radio Reception as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, The range for most AM stations is Frequency interference and static causing the sound to fade in and greater than for FM, especially at can occur during normal radio out.
Page 177: Fixed Mast Antenna
Infotainment System 7-11 Fixed Mast Antenna Audio Players If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues The fixed mast antenna can moving backward or forward CD Player withstand most car washes without through the tracks on the CD. being damaged as long as it is Playing a CD REV (Fast Reverse): Press...
Page 178 7-12 Infotainment System BAND: Press to listen to the radio surface of a CD is damaged, such If a label is added to a when a CD is playing. The CD as cracked, broken, or scratched, CD, or more than one CD is remains inside the radio for future the CD does not play properly or not inserted into the slot at a time,...
Page 179: Mp3
Infotainment System 7-13 CD Messages If any error occurs repeatedly or if Compressed Audio an error cannot be corrected, The radio also plays discs that CHECK DISC: If this message contact your dealer/retailer. If the contain both uncompressed CD displays and/or the CD comes out, it radio displays an error message, audio (.CDA files) and MP3 files.
Page 180 7-14 Infotainment System Create a folder structure that maximum number of files, Root Directory makes it easy to find songs folders, playlists, or sessions. To The root directory of the CD-R or while driving. Organize songs by play a large number of files, CD-RW is treated as a folder.
Page 181 Infotainment System 7-15 No Folder Order of Play File System and Naming When the CD contains only Tracks recorded to the CD-R or The song name that is displayed is compressed files, the files are CD-RW are played in the following the song name that is contained in located under the root folder.
Page 182 7-16 Infotainment System Playing an MP3 REV (Reverse): Press and (Music Navigator): Use the hold to reverse playback quickly music navigator feature to play MP3 (Tune): Turn to select MP3 files within an MP3 file. Sound is heard files on the CD-R or CD-RW in on the CD-R or CD-RW currently at a reduced volume.
Page 183: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-17 located below either arrow button. Auxiliary Devices (Power/Volume): Turn to The disc goes to the next or increase or decrease the volume of The radio system has an auxiliary previous artist in alphabetical order. the portable player. Additional input jack located on the lower right Continue pressing either button until volume adjustments might have to...
Page 184: Bluetooth
7-18 Infotainment System Phone When to Speak: A short tone (Push To Talk) : Press to sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm indicating when it is waiting for a system information, and to start Bluetooth voice command. Wait until the tone speech recognition.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-19 Pairing Information: Pairing a Phone name will be used to indicate which phone is connected. The Up to five cell phones can be 1. Press and hold system then confirms the name paired to the in vehicle Bluetooth two seconds.
Page 186 7-20 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone Linking to a Different Phone Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirty 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold phone numbers as name tags that two seconds. The system two seconds.
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-21 3. Say the complete phone number 5. Say a name tag for the phone 2. Say Digit Store . The system to be stored at once with no number. The name tag is responds with Please say the pauses.
Page 188 7-22 Infotainment System 5. Say a name tag for the phone 2. Say Directory . The system 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. number. The name tag is responds with Directory and The system responds with recorded and the system then plays back all of the stored Would you like to delete, <name responds with About to store...
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-23 If the system does not To use the delete all name tags Making a Call recognize the number, it command: Calls can be made using the confirms the numbers following commands: 1. Press and hold followed by a tone. If the two seconds.
Page 190 7-24 Infotainment System 4. Continue entering digits until the 3. Say the name tag of the person Using the Re dial Command number to be dialed is complete. to call. 1. Press and hold After the whole number has If the system clearly two seconds.
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-25 Call Waiting Three Way Calling Muting a Call Call waiting must be supported on Three Way Calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside the Bluetooth phone and enabled by supported on the Bluetooth phone the vehicle can be muted so that the the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 192 7-26 Infotainment System Transferring a Call During a call with the audio on the 3. Say Voice . The system responds with OK, accessing cell phone, press for more Audio can be transferred between <phone name> . than two seconds. The audio the in vehicle Bluetooth system and switches from the cell phone to the The cell phone's normal...
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-27 3. Say the number to send. 3. Say the name tag to send. Clearing the System If the system clearly If the system clearly Unless information is deleted out of recognizes the number it recognizes the name tag it the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it responds with OK, Sending responds with OK, Sending...
Page 194 7-28 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 195: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control Climate Control Systems system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Climate Control Systems .
Page 196 Climate Controls A (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or Select from the following air delivery 0(Defrost): Removes fog or frost counterclockwise to increase or modes: from the windshield more quickly. decrease the fan speed. To turn the Air is directed to the windshield and H (Vent): Air is directed to the fan off, turn the left knob all the way the side window outlets.
Page 197 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows to Using these settings together for @ (Recirculation): Press to turn let hot inside air escape; then close long periods of time may cause the on the recirculation mode. An them. This helps reduce the time it air inside the vehicle to become too indicator light comes on to show takes for the vehicle to cool down...
Page 198 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger If turned on again, the defogger only Remote Start Climate Control runs for approximately five minutes Operation The rear window defogger uses a before turning off again. At higher For vehicles with the remote start warming grid to remove fog from the vehicle speeds, the defogger may feature and if it is activated, the...
Page 199: Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation This climate control system The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with automatically maintains the desired this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control temperature inside the vehicle.
Page 200 Climate Controls AUTO (Automatic Air Delivery The climate control system Temperature Control: Turn Mode): Turn the air delivery mode directs air to the floor, but may clockwise or counterclockwise to knob to AUTO for the system to automatically change modes as the increase or decrease the automatically control the direction of vehicle warms up to maintain the...
Page 201 Climate Controls When this mode is selected, the For best results, clear all snow and The air conditioning system system turns the recirculation mode ice from the windshield before removes moisture from the air, so a off. Recirculation mode cannot be defrosting.
Page 202 Climate Controls @ (Recirculation): Press to turn Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with the remote start on the recirculation mode. An feature, the rear defogger will The rear window defogger uses a indicator light comes on to show automatically turn on when remote warming grid to remove fog from the that recirculation is on.
Page 203: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents Maintenance The passenger compartment air filter can be accessed by removing Use the louvers located on the air the entire glove box. Passenger Compartment outlets to adjust the airflow. 1. Remove the six screws from Air Filter around the glove box and detach Operation Tips the three inner clips from the...
Page 204 8-10 Climate Controls 3. Unplug both wire cables and 4. Remove the air filter cover 5. Remove the filter cover and pull remove the glove box. screw. out the old air filter. 6. Install the new air filter. 7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Reconnect the wire cabling and re install the glove box.
Page 205 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-29 Object Detection Systems Engine Coolant Heater ..9-30 Rear Vision Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-31 Camera (RVC) .
Page 206: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving Information of safety belts. In a rollover crash, city, freeway, and off-road driving, an unbelted person is significantly as well as other hints for driving in more likely to die than a person various weather conditions. Driver Behavior wearing a seat belt.
Page 207: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Safe driver behavior and Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) understanding the environment in drinking and driving is a global which you will be driving can help tragedy. Driver distraction can cause avoid a rollover crash in any type of Alcohol affects four things that collisions resulting in injury or vehicle, including utility vehicles.
Page 208: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Medical research shows that alcohol Braking And, of course, actual stopping in a person's system can make distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light crash injuries worse, especially surface of the road, whether it is on page 5 18.
Page 209: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the to operate until you are able to stop Hydraulic Power Steering vehicle is being driven, brake the vehicle. If power steering assist If the vehicle has the hydraulic normally but do not pump the is lost because the electric power power steering system and power brakes.
Page 210: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can The vehicle's right wheels can drop be more effective than braking. For off the edge of a road onto the example, you come over a hill and shoulder while driving.
Page 211: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating tire contacts the pavement edge. The three types of skids correspond While driving on a surface with Then turn the steering wheel to go to the vehicle's three control reduced traction, try your best to straight down the roadway. systems.
Page 212: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Off-Road Driving the very time you need special Before You Go Off-Roading alertness and driving skills, your Have all necessary maintenance Vehicles with all wheel drive can be reflexes, perceptions, and judgment and service work done. used for off road driving. Vehicles can be affected by even a small without all wheel drive should not be Make sure there is enough fuel,...
Page 213 Driving and Operating Loading Your Vehicle for You will find other important WARNING (Continued) information under Vehicle Load Off-Road Driving Limits on page 9 22 and Tires on Heavy loads on the roof raise page 10 43. WARNING the vehicle's center of gravity, Environmental Concerns making it more likely to roll Cargo on the load floor piled...
Page 214 9-10 Driving and Operating Always carry a litter bag and For vehicles with a winch, be sure to Controlling the vehicle is the key to make sure all refuse is removed read the winch instructions. In a successful off-road driving. One of from any campsite before remote area, a winch can be handy the best ways to control the vehicle...
Page 215 Driving and Operating 9-11 Scanning the Terrain Surface Obstacles: Unseen or When driving over bumps, rocks, hidden obstacles can be hazardous. or other obstacles, the wheels can Off-road driving can take you over A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can leave the ground.
Page 216: Driving On Hills
9-12 Driving and Operating Are there obstructions on the hill Driving on Hills Approaching a Hill that can block your path, such Off-road driving often takes you up, When you approach a hill, decide if as boulders, trees, logs, or ruts? down, or across a hill.
Page 217 Driving and Operating 9-13 If the engine has stopped WARNING WARNING running, you need to restart it. With the brake pedal pressed Turning or driving across steep Driving to the top (crest) of a hill and the parking brake still hills can be dangerous.
Page 218: Driving Downhill
9-14 Driving and Operating Things not to do if the vehicle stalls, Driving Downhill WARNING or is about to stall, when going up When off-roading takes you a hill: downhill, consider: Heavy braking when going down Never attempt to prevent a stall a hill can cause your brakes to How steep is the downhill? Will I by shifting into N (Neutral) to...
Page 219 Driving and Operating 9-15 Surface conditions can be a Vehicles are much more likely to WARNING (Continued) problem. Loose gravel, muddy stall when going uphill, but if it spots, or even wet grass can happens when going downhill: injured or killed. If you have any cause the tires to slip sideways, 1.
Page 220 9-16 Driving and Operating If you feel the vehicle starting to If the vehicle stalls when crossing dunes, the tires will tend to sink into slide sideways, turn downhill. This an incline, be sure you, and any the sand. This affects steering, should help straighten out the passengers, get out on the uphill accelerating, and braking.
Page 221 Driving and Operating 9-17 Driving in Water Heavy rain can mean flash flooding, After Off-Road Driving and flood waters demand extreme Remove any brush or debris that caution. WARNING has collected on the underbody, Find out how deep the water is chassis, or under the hood.
Page 222: Driving On Wet Roads
9-18 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate. strong forces.
Page 223: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating 9-19 Keep your eyes moving scan WARNING WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. Check the rearview mirror and If you do not shift down, the would then have poor braking or vehicle instruments often. brakes could get so hot that they even none going down a hill.
Page 224: Winter Driving
9-20 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be in a Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the serious situation.
Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-21 WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust around the base of your vehicle, or under the instrument under the vehicle. This may especially any that is blocking the panel.
Page 226: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-22 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire Vehicle Load Limits chains on the vehicle, see Tire Slowly and cautiously spin the It is very important to know how Chains on page 10 64. wheels to free the vehicle when much weight the vehicle can Rocking the Vehicle to Get...
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-23 Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum WARNING Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross The Tire and Loading Vehicle Weight Rating Information label also shows the (GVWR), or either the tire size of the original...
Page 228 9-24 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available Load Limit cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs Locate the statement The (1400 750 (5 x 150) = combined weight of 650 lbs). occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or Determine the combined XXX lbs on your vehicle's...
Page 229 Driving and Operating 9-25 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for...
Page 230 9-26 Driving and Operating Certification Label The label tells the gross weight WARNING (Continued) capacity of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating If you do, parts on the vehicle (GVWR). The GVWR includes can break, and it can change the weight of the vehicle, all the way your vehicle handles.
Page 231: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-27 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and WARNING (Continued) the first 200 miles (322 km) or Operating so. During this time the new Never stack heavier brake linings are not yet things, like suitcases, broken in. Hard stops with New Vehicle Break-In new linings can mean inside the vehicle so that...
Page 232: Ignition Positions
9-28 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions LOCK/OFF: This position locks the ON/RUN: This position can be ignition. It also locks the steering used to operate the electrical wheel and the transmission. The accessories and to display some key can only be removed in LOCK/ instrument panel cluster warning OFF.
Page 233: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-29 Retained Accessory Starting the Engine components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, Power (RAP) Move the shift lever to P (Park) or and then released when the N (Neutral). The engine will not start engine begins cranking, the These vehicle accessories may be in any other position.
Page 234: Engine Coolant Heater
9-30 Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: The engine is designed to To Use the Engine Coolant 5 10 seconds, especially in very work with the electronics in the Heater cold weather (below 18°C or vehicle.
Page 235: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 9-31 Shifting Into Park To shift into P (Park): WARNING 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See WARNING Plugging the cord into an Parking Brake on page 9 39 for ungrounded outlet could cause an It can be dangerous to get out of more information.
Page 236 9-32 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave an automatic difficult to pull the shift lever out of transmission vehicle with the engine P (Park). This is called torque lock. Engine Running (Automatic running, be sure the vehicle is in To prevent torque lock, set the Transmission) P (Park) and the parking brake is...
Page 237: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-33 Shifting Out of Park If the vehicle has an uncharged If you still cannot move the shift battery or a battery with low voltage, lever from P (Park), consult your The vehicle has an electronic shift try charging or jump starting the dealer/retailer or a professional lock release system.
Page 238: Engine Exhaust
9-34 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked WARNING The vehicle s exhaust system It is better not to park with the has been modified, damaged engine running. But if you ever have Engine exhaust contains Carbon or improperly repaired.
Page 239: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-35 Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is dangerous to get out of the The shift lever is located on the the vehicle if the automatic vehicle if the shift lever is not fully console between the seats.
Page 240 9-36 Driving and Operating the shift lever button before you can N (Neutral): In this position, the Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or shift from P (Park) when the ignition engine does not connect with the N (Neutral) with the engine key is in ON/RUN.
Page 241: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-37 M (Manual): This position allows Manual Mode While using the MSM feature the you to change gears similar to a vehicle will have sportier Manual Shift Mode (MSM) manual transmission. If the vehicle performance. You can use this when (Automatic Transmission) has this feature, see Manual driving hilly roads to stay in gear...
Page 242: Drive Systems
9-38 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels With this feature, engine power is are slowing down.
Page 243: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-39 Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal down. Pull the the brake pedal or always decrease parking brake lever up until you can stopping distance.
Page 244: Ride Control Systems Traction Control
9-40 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a Traction Control This light will flash when TCS is The TCS/StabiliTrak button is System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. limiting wheel spin. located on the instrument panel. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions.
Page 245: Stabilitrak System
Driving and Operating 9-41 Adding non dealer/non retailer The system may be heard or felt conditions, the system should accessories can affect the vehicle's while it is working. This is normal always be left on. StabiliTrak can be performance. See Accessories and and does not mean there is a turned off if needed.
Page 246: Cruise Control
9-42 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak may also turn off Cruise Control WARNING (Continued) automatically if it determines that a With cruise control, the vehicle can problem exists with the system. The Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h TCS/StabiliTrak warning light will be (25 mph) or more without keeping on slippery roads.
Page 247 Driving and Operating 9-43 To set a speed: Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control 1. Press to turn cruise control To increase the cruise speed while on. The indicator light on the using cruise control: button comes on. Move the thumbwheel up toward 2.
Page 248: Object Detection Systems Rear Vision
9-44 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the Object Detection Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain the Systems vehicle's speed. When going If the cruise control system is downhill, you might have to brake or already engaged, Rear Vision shift to a lower gear to maintain the...
Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-45 The rear vision camera system is Turning the Rear Vision Camera WARNING (Continued) designed to help the driver when System Off or On backing up by displaying a view of To turn off the rear vision camera Do not back the vehicle by only the area behind the vehicle.
Page 250 9-46 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Location The following illustration shows the A. View displayed by the camera. field of view that the camera B. Corner of the rear bumper. The camera is located in the rear of provides. the vehicle.
Page 251: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-47 The back of the vehicle is in an Fuel accident, the position and mounting angle of the camera Use of the recommended fuel is an can change or the camera can important part of the proper be affected.
Page 252: Recommended Fuel
9-48 Driving and Operating VIN is at the top left of the is less than 87, an audible knocking California Fuel instrument panel. See Vehicle noise, commonly referred to as Requirements Identification Number (VIN) on spark knock, might be heard when page 12 1.
Page 253: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-49 Fuels in Foreign Fuel Additives advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines label on the fuel pump to ensure in the United States are now gasoline meets enhanced If you plan on driving in another required to contain additives that...
Page 254: Filling The Tank
9-50 Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, Some gasolines that are Filling the Tank such as ethers and ethanol, and not reformulated for low reformulated gasolines might be emissions can contain an WARNING available in your area. We octane-enhancing additive called recommend that you use these methylcyclopentadienyl manganese Fuel vapor burns violently and a...
Page 255 Driving and Operating 9-51 allow fuel to evaporate into the WARNING atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 15. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. WARNING If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be If a fire starts while you are badly burned.
Page 256: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-52 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 257: Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips
Driving and Operating 9-53 Do not tow a trailer at all during towing the vehicle behind another The vehicle can tow a trailer when the first 800 km (500 miles) the vehicle such as a motorhome, equipped with the proper trailer new vehicle is driven.
Page 258 9-54 Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer Towing with a Stability Control Backing Up System Towing a trailer requires experience. Hold the bottom of the steering Get familiar with handling and wheel with one hand. To move the When towing, the sound of the braking with the added trailer trailer to the left, move that hand to stability control system might be...
Page 259 Driving and Operating 9-55 Turn Signals When Towing a When towing at high altitude on If parking the rig on a hill: steep uphill grades, engine coolant Trailer 1. Press the brake pedal, but do will boil at a lower temperature than not shift into P (Park) yet.
Page 260: Trailer Towing
9-56 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill transmission fluid, engine oil, axle Weight of the Trailer lubricant, belts, cooling system and 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal How heavy can a trailer safely be? brake system. Inspect these before while you: Speed, altitude, road grades, and during the trip.
Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-57 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. *GCWR 2.4L L4 Engine 3.91 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 2 438 kg (5,375 lbs) 3.6L V6 Engine 2.77 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs)
Page 262 9-58 Driving and Operating proper. If they are not, adjustments It has a GVWR of 3 266 kg might be made by moving some (7,200 lbs), a RGAWR of 1 814 kg items around in the trailer. (4,000 lbs) and a GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) of Trailering may be limited by the 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs).
Page 263 Driving and Operating 9-59 Since the rear axle already weighs should be subtracted from the It is important that the vehicle 1 225 kg (2,700 lbs), adding 578 kg trailering capacity to stay within does not exceed any of its (1,275 lbs) brings the total to GCWR limits.
Page 264: Towing Equipment
9-60 Driving and Operating Towing Equipment Safety Chains Trailer Sway Control (TSC) Always attach chains between the Hitches vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Trailer Sway Control (TSC) It is important to have the correct safety chains under the tongue of hitch equipment.
Page 265: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-61 Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery, even if the vehicle is Add-Ons not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Notice: Do not add anything Vehicle on page 3 39 and Adding...
Page 266 9-62 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 267: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Brakes ..... 10-23 Electrical System Brake Fluid ....10-24 Electrical System Battery .
Page 268: General Information
Tire Chains ....10-64 other reproductive harm. Engine Genuine Saturn parts have one of If a Tire Goes Flat ..10-65 exhaust, many parts and systems, these marks.
Page 269: California Perchlorate
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with Materials Requirements Modifications other systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer/retailer can Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer/non retailer accessorize the vehicle using applications, such as airbag accessories to the vehicle can affect genuine GM Accessories.
Page 270: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper Check on page 3 41. Service Work nuts, bolts, and other Keep a record with all parts receipts fasteners.
Page 271: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver 2. Then go to the front of the side of the vehicle. vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever.
Page 272: Engine Compartment Overview
10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview D. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See When to Add 2.4L L4 Engine Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 8. E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10 23. F.
Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-7 3.5L V6 Engine (3.6L V6 Engine similar) E. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 8. F. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of View). See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 12.
Page 274: Engine Oil
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil See Engine Compartment Overview must be warm and the vehicle on page 10 6 for the location of the must be on level ground.
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-9 GM6094M What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Use only an oil that meets Look for three things: Standard GM6094M and showing GM Standard GM6094M. the American Petroleum Institute SAE 5W-30 Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Page 276: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives / Engine For the oil life system to work If the system is ever reset properly, the system must be reset accidentally, the oil must be Oil Flushes every time the oil is changed. changed at 5 000 km (3,000 miles) Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-11 After changing the engine oil, reset The oil life system can also be reset What to Do with Used Oil the system: as follows: Used engine oil contains certain 1. Press the DIC vehicle 1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN elements that can be unhealthy for information button to display OIL with the engine off.
Page 278: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission For the 2.4L, 3.5L and 3.6L engines, See Scheduled Maintenance on the transmission fluid will not reach page 11 2 for more information. Fluid the end of the dipstick unless the If you are driving in dusty/dirty transmission is at operating conditions, inspect the filter at It is not necessary to check the...
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-13 To inspect or replace the engine air 5. Remove the air cleaner cover WARNING cleaner/filter, do the following: assembly and air filter element. 6. Inspect or replace the air filter Operating the engine with the air element. cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 280: Cooling System
10-14 Vehicle Care Cooling System WARNING WARNING When it is safe to lift the hood: An electric engine cooling fan Heater and radiator hoses, and under the hood can start up even other engine parts, can be very when the engine is not running hot.
Page 281: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-15 Protect against rust and Notice: Engine damage from Engine Coolant corrosion. running the engine without The cooling system in your vehicle coolant is not covered by the Help keep the proper engine ® is filled with DEX-COOL engine warranty.
Page 282 10-16 Vehicle Care What to Use If you have to add coolant more WARNING (Continued) than four times a year, have your Use a mixture of one-half clean, dealer/retailer check your cooling drinkable water and one-half engine could get too hot but you system.
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-17 Checking Coolant Adding Coolant WARNING If you need more coolant, add the ® proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture Turning the surge tank pressure at the surge tank, but only when the cap when the engine and radiator engine is cool. See below for are hot can allow steam and instructions on How to Add Coolant scalding liquids to blow out and...
Page 284 10-18 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the WARNING WARNING Coolant Surge Tank Steam and scalding liquids from a Adding only plain water to the Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. hot cooling system can blow out cooling system can be Failure to follow this procedure and burn you badly.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-19 This will allow any pressure still 4. With the coolant surge tank WARNING left to be vented out the pressure cap off, start the discharge hose. engine and let it run until you You can be burned if you spill can feel the upper radiator hose 2.
Page 286: Engine Overheating
10-20 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating If No Steam Is Coming From WARNING (Continued) The Engine There is a coolant temperature If there is an engine overheat warning light on your vehicle's until it cools down. Wait until there warning, but no steam can be seen instrument panel.
Page 287: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 If the overheat warning is no longer Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering on, the vehicle can be driven. Just Fluid to be safe, drive slower for about To check the power steering fluid, ten minutes. If the warning does not do the following: come back on, drive normally.
Page 288: Washer Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care What to Use Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated To determine what kind of fluid to What to Use washer fluid, follow the use, Recommended Fluids and When you need windshield or rear manufacturer's instructions Lubricants on page 11 7. window washer fluid, be sure to for adding water.
Page 289: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-23 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 290: Brake Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care A fluid leak in the brake Brake Fluid When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes a low fluid level. Have the brake on. See Brake System Warning hydraulic system fixed, since a Light on page 5 18.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-25 Notice: Battery Vehicle Storage Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number WARNING badly damage brake shown on the original battery label hydraulic system parts. when a new battery is needed. Batteries have acid that can burn For example, just a few See Engine Compartment Overview you and gas that can explode.
Page 292: All-Wheel Drive
10-26 Vehicle Care All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant A fluid loss could indicate a problem; check and have it It is recommended that the all-wheel repaired, if needed. drive lubricants be checked and What to Use filled by the dealer/retailer. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Transfer Case to determine what kind of lubricant...
Page 293: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-27 How to Check Lubricant A fluid loss could indicate a 2. Firmly apply both the parking problem; check and have it brake and the regular brake. repaired, if needed. See Parking Brake on page 9 39. What to Use Do not use the accelerator Refer to the Maintenance Schedule pedal, and be ready to turn off...
Page 294: Automatic Transmission
10-28 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Ignition Transmission See Parking Brake on Shift Lock Control Lock Check page 9 39. System Check While parked, and with the parking Be ready to apply the regular brake set, try to turn the ignition to brake immediately if the vehicle LOCK/OFF in each shift lever WARNING...
Page 295: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care 10-29 Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear and cracking. the parking brake.
Page 296: Headlamp Aiming
10-30 Vehicle Care To replace the rear wiper blade: Headlamp Aiming The headlamp aiming system has been preset at the factory. If the vehicle is damaged in an accident, the aim of the headlamps may be affected and adjustment may be necessary. It is recommended that a dealer/ retailer adjust the headlamps.
Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-31 The vehicle should be placed so To adjust the vertical aim, do the it is perpendicular to the wall or following: other flat surface. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on The vehicle should not have any page 10 5 for more information.
Page 298: Headlamps
10-32 Vehicle Care Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted.
Page 299: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-33 Bulb Replacement Headlamps 4. Insert a flat blade tool through the opening in the top. Make To replace one of the headlamp For the proper type of replacement sure the tool fits through the bulbs, use the following procedure. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on opening in the headlamp bracket To replace the parking/turn signal...
Page 300: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
10-34 Vehicle Care Front Turn Signal and 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket assembly. Parking Lamps 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb To replace a front turn signal or socket assembly. parking lamp bulb: 5. Insert the bulb assembly into the 1.
Page 301: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, And Back-Up Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-35 Taillamps, Turn Signal, 1. Open the liftgate. 4. Turn the bulb socket being replaced counterclockwise to Stoplamps, and Back-Up disconnect it. Lamps 5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb To replace one of these bulbs: socket. 6.
Page 302: License Plate Lamp
10-36 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket Replacement Bulbs counterclockwise and pull the Exterior Lamp Bulb To replace one of these bulbs: bulb straight out of the socket. Number 1. Remove the two screws holding 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb Back-up Lamp 3156 each of the license plate lamps...
Page 303: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-37 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by headlamp wiring checked right...
Page 304: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
10-38 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment, near the battery. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
Page 305 Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Control Air Conditioning TRLR Trailer Parking A/C CLTCH Module Compressor T/LAMP Lamps ENG-3 Engine 3 BLWR MTR Blower Motor Passenger Side HDLP HI LT High-Beam ENG-2 Engine 2 Amplifier Headlamp ENG-1 Engine 1 HORN...
Page 306: Block
10-40 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Usage Relays Usage Block Cooling Fan Main HORN RLY Horn Relay MAIN RLY Relay The instrument panel fuse block is Windshield Wiper located on the passenger side of the Cooling Fan CNTRL RLY Control Relay lower console.
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses Usage CIGAR Cigarette Lighter Engine Control Module (ECM)/ ECM/TCM Transmission Control Module (TCM) Fuel Storage Control FSCM Module Inside Rearview ISRVM Mirror Instrument Panel CLUSTER Cluster AIR BAG Airbag System Outside Rearview Fuses Usage Fuses Usage OSRVM Mirror PWR SEAT Power Seat...
Page 308 10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage Front Driver Body Control Accessory, Retained F/DR LCK BCM (VB7) RELAY Door Lock Module (VB7) Accessory Power ACC/RAP (RAP) Relay Accessory Power IGN SW Ignition Switch APO2 Outlet 2 RELAY AIR BAG Air Bag System RUN/ Run/Crank Relay...
Page 309: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-43 Wheels and Tires WARNING WARNING (Continued) Tires Poorly maintained and improperly Overinflated tires are more used tires are dangerous. likely to be cut, punctured Your new vehicle comes with or broken by a sudden high-quality tires made by a Overloading your tires can impact such as when you...
Page 310: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-44 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling (A) Tire Size The tire size is the U.S. Department of a combination of letters and Transportation Motor Vehicle Useful information about a tire numbers used to define a Safety Standards. is molded into its sidewall. particular tire's width, height, (D) Tire Identification The examples below show a...
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-45 traction, and temperature (A) Tire Ply Material The type Number (TIN). The TIN shows resistance. For more information of cord and number of plies in the manufacturer and plant see Uniform Tire Quality the sidewall and under the tread. code, tire size, and date the tire Grading on page 10 62 .
Page 312: Tire Designations
10-46 Vehicle Care (F) Tire Size A combination of Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit letters and numbers define a number that indicates the tire Tire Size tire's width, height, aspect ratio, height to width measurements. construction type, and service For example, if the tire size The following illustration shows description.
Page 313: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-47 certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of Curb Weight The weight of a rating is the maximum speed a cords that is located between motor vehicle with standard and tire is certified to carry a load. the plies and the tread.
Page 314 10-48 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Weight Rating for the front axle. The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that See Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces page 9 22 .
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-49 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the seating positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm...
Page 316: Tire Pressure
10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air The recommended cold tire (over inflation), you can get inflation pressure, shown on the Tires need the correct amount the following: label, is the minimum amount of of air pressure to operate air pressure needed to support Unusual wear effectively.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-51 When to Check Check the tire's inflation If you overfill the tire, release air pressure when the tires are by pushing on the metal stem Check your tires once a month cold. Cold means your vehicle in the center of the tire valve. or more.
Page 318: Tire Pressure For High-Speed Operation
10-52 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for If your vehicle has P235/55R18 size For this example, you would set the tires, they will require inflation inflation pressure for high speed High-Speed Operation pressure adjustment when driving driving at 262 kPa (38 psi). your vehicle at speeds of WARNING Tire Pressure Monitor...
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-53 As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been Always check the TPMS malfunction vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the tires or wheels on your vehicle to (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire...
Page 320: Operation
10-54 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor The low tire pressure warning light See Vehicle Load Limits on comes on at each ignition cycle until page 9 22, for an example of the Operation the tires are inflated to the correct Tire and Loading Information label inflation pressure.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-55 The TPMS sensor matching Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Malfunction Light process was started but not not match your vehicle's original The TPMS will not function properly completed or not completed equipment tires or wheels. Tires if one or more of the TPMS sensors successfully after rotating the and wheels other than those...
Page 322 10-56 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching To decrease the tire's air-pressure 4. Start with the driver side front use the pointed end of the valve tire. The driver side turn signal Process cap, a pencil-style air pressure lamp comes on. Each TPMS sensor has a unique gage, or a key.
Page 323: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-57 8. Proceed to the driver side rear Tire Inspection Any time you notice unusual tire. The driver side rear turn wear, rotate the tires as soon We recommend that you signal lamp comes on. Repeat as possible and check wheel regularly inspect your vehicle's the procedure in Step 5.
Page 324: When It Is Time For New Tires
10-58 Vehicle Care Do not include the compact When It Is Time for WARNING spare tire in the tire rotation. New Tires After the tires have been Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Various factors, such as parts to which it is fastened, can rotated, adjust the front and rear maintenance, temperatures, driving...
Page 325: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-59 The vehicle needs new tires if any temperatures, loading conditions, This way, your vehicle will of the following statements are true: and inflation pressure maintenance. continue to have tires that are With proper care and maintenance designed to give the same You can see the indicators at tires typically wear out before they performance and vehicle safety,...
Page 326 10-60 Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing tires WARNING WARNING in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires Mixing tires could cause you If you use bias-ply tires on the will help keep your vehicle to lose control while driving. vehicle, the wheel rim flanges performing most like it did when If you mix tires of different...
Page 327: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Only use Additionally, if your vehicle has TPC Spec rated tires. See Tire electronic systems such as, Saturn specific wheel and tire Pressure Monitor System on anti lock brakes, rollover airbags, systems developed for your traction control, and stability control, vehicle, and have them properly page 10 52 .
Page 328: Grading
10-62 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality The grades are molded on the Treadwear sidewalls of most passenger car Grading The treadwear grade is a tires. The Uniform Tire Quality comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found Grading (UTQG) system wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire does not apply to deep tread,...
Page 329: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Vehicle Care 10-63 Traction AA, A, B, C and excessive temperature can Wheel Alignment and lead to sudden tire failure. Tire Balance The traction grades, from The grade C corresponds to a highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels on the vehicle level of performance which all and C.
Page 330: Wheel Replacement
You crash. If you have to replace a dealer/retailer if any of these could have a collision in which wheel, use a new Saturn original conditions exist. you or others could be injured. equipment wheel.
Page 331: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-65 If a Tire Goes Flat accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle WARNING (Continued) under control by steering the way It is unusual for a tire to blowout you want the vehicle to go. It may while you are driving, especially if suspension or other vehicle parts.
Page 332 10-66 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly use the following example as a to a level place. Turn on the hazard guide to assist you in the placement 3.
Page 333: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-67 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire: 1. Open the liftgate. 4. Remove the tire protector foam. 5. Remove the wheel retainer bolt holding down the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. 6.
Page 334 10-68 Vehicle Care The tools are located between the 3. Remove the straps holding the Removing the Flat Tire and compact spare tire and the liftgate. bag containing the wheel wrench Installing the Spare Tire To access the tools: and extension jack handle. 1.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-69 WARNING 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. WARNING 4.
Page 336 10-70 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts under it to do maintenance or parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might repairs is dangerous without the make wheel nuts become loose...
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-71 14. Lower the jack all the way and WARNING (Continued) remove the jack from under the vehicle. to the proper torque specification 15. Tighten the bolts firmly with the after replacing. Follow the torque wheel wrench. specification supplied by the When reinstalling full plastic covers aftermarket manufacturer when or center caps, tighten all the plastic...
Page 338 10-72 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING 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.
Page 339: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-73 5. Remove the disk (A) from the The compact spare is for temporary The spare tire is for temporary retainer bolt. Turn the disk (A) use only. Replace the compact emergency use only. Replace it with over and place it back on the spare tire with a full-size tire as a regular tire as soon as possible.
Page 340: Jump Starting
10-74 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Trying to start the vehicle by To avoid the possibility of the pushing or pulling it will not vehicles rolling, set the parking If the vehicle battery has run down, work, and it could damage the brake firmly on both vehicles you may want to use another vehicle.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-75 4. Open the hood on the other of the vehicle, on the underhood WARNING vehicle and locate the fuse block. See Engine positive (+) and negative ( ) Compartment Overview on Using an open flame near a terminal locations on that page 10 6 for more information battery can cause battery gas to...
Page 342 10-76 Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to 8. Now connect the black WARNING negative ( ) or you will get a negative ( ) cable to the short that would damage the negative ( ) terminal of the Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-77 10. Now start the vehicle with the To disconnect the jumper cables good battery and run the from both vehicles, do the following: engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black 11. Press the unlock symbol on the negative ( ) cable from the remote keyless entry vehicle that had the dead...
Page 344: Towing The Vehicle
10-78 Vehicle Care Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational Towing vehicle towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another To avoid damage, the disabled of the towing vehicle? vehicle such as behind a...
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-79 Dinghy Towing 3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). Front-wheel drive and 4. Turn fog lamps and all all-wheel-drive vehicles may be accessories off. dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles can also be towed 5. To prevent the battery from by placing them on a platform trailer draining while the vehicle is with all four wheels off of the...
Page 346 10-80 Vehicle Care Notice: If the vehicle is towed Once the destination has been Notice: Do not tow a vehicle without performing each of the reached: with the front drive wheels on steps listed under Dinghy the ground if one of the front 1.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-81 Dolly Towing 5. Remove the key from the ignition. (Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles) 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 348: Appearance Care
10-82 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Notice: Machine compounding Protecting Exterior Bright or aggressive polishing on a Metal Parts basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Exterior Care Bright metal parts should be may damage it. Use only cleaned regularly to keep their non-abrasive waxes and polishes Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ luster.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-83 Notice: Certain cleaners contain Rinse the vehicle well, before Notice: Conveyor systems on chemicals that can damage the washing and after to remove all some automatic car washes could emblems or nameplates on the cleaning agents completely. If they damage the vehicle.
Page 350 10-84 Vehicle Care Aluminum Wheels After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a Never drive a vehicle that has soft clean towel. A wax may then be aluminum or chrome-plated Notice: Chrome wheels and other applied. wheels through an automatic car chrome trim may be damaged if wash that uses silicone carbide Notice: Using chrome polish on the vehicle is not washed after...
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-85 Tires Finish Damage At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures or deep plain water. Clean any areas where clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be mud and debris can collect.
Page 352: Interior Care
10-86 Vehicle Care Interior Care Your dealer/retailer has products for Cleaners can contain solvents that cleaning the vehicle's interior. When can become concentrated in the The vehicle's interior will continue to cleaning the vehicle's interior, only vehicle's interior. Before using look its best if it is cleaned often.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-87 Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Before cleaning, gently remove as 4. Continue to gently rub the Avoid laundry detergents or much of the soil as possible using soiled area. dishwashing soaps with one of the following techniques: 5.
Page 354 10-88 Vehicle Care Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces To remove dust, a soft cloth panel. The increase in gloss may dampened with water can be used. To remove dust, a soft cloth cause annoying reflections in the If a more thorough cleaning is dampened with water can be used.
Page 355: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: Maintenance Maintenance intervals, carry passengers and cargo checks, inspections, within recommended limits on recommended fluids, and the Tire and Loading Information lubricants are necessary to keep General Information label.
Page 356: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 7 and be dangerous. Some jobs can When the Change Engine Oil Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
Page 357 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield washer fluid level life system whenever the oil is Maintenance check. See Washer Fluid on changed. See Engine Oil Life Perform all services described in page 10 22. System on page 10 10. Maintenance . Tire inflation check.
Page 358 11-4 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, key Passenger compartment air filter Once a Year lock cylinders, folding seat replacement (or every See Starter Switch Check on hardware, and sunroof 12 months, whichever occurs page 10 27. (if equipped) lubrication. See first).
Page 359 Service and Maintenance 11-5 First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles Fuel system inspection for Automatic transmission fluid Engine cooling system drain, damage or leaks.
Page 360 11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Service Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. Windshield washer fluid level check. Tire inflation pressures check. Tire wear inspection. Rotate tires. Fluids visual leak check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). Brake system inspection.
Page 361: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst Engine Oil symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on page 10 8.
Page 362 Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Seat Hinges Canada 10953474). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or Sunroof Track GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 363: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96815102 Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.5L V6 Engine...
Page 364: Maintenance Records
11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records 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. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 365 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 366 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 367: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 368: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 8.5 L 9.0 qt...
Page 369 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank All Wheel Drive 63.0 L 16.7 gal Front Wheel Drive 73.0 L 19.2 gal Transmission Fluid* Four-Speed Automatic (Bottom Pan Removal) 6.5 L 6.9 qt Six-Speed Automatic (Drain and Refill) 9.0 L 9.5 qt Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb...
Page 370 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.5L V6 (LZ4) Engine 3.6L V6 (LY7) Engine 2.4L L4 (LE5) Engine...
Page 371: Customer Information
Procedure ....13-1 Saturn. Together we are committed Saturn ....13-14 Customer Assistance to providing our customers with Offices .
Page 372 Customer Steps One and Two, Saturn and its Assistance Representative: retailers offer the additional assistance of a neutral party Vehicle Identification Number through our voluntary participation in (VIN).
Page 373 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 before the arbiter. The program is vehicle age, mileage and other designed so that the entire dispute factors. Saturn Corporation reserves Your inquiry should be accompanied settlement process, from the time the right to change eligibility by the Vehicle Identification...
Page 374: Customer Assistance
To assist owners who have hearing CA1-163-005 assistance. If a customer wishes to difficulties, Saturn has installed 1908 Colonel Sam Drive write to Saturn, the letter should be special TDD (Telecommunication Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 addressed to: Devices for the Deaf) equipment in GMcanada.com...
Page 375: Online Owner Center
GM Mobility 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Reimbursement Program Online service and maintenance details. TTY users call records 1-800-263-3830. Find Saturn retailers for service nationwide Exclusive privileges and offers Recall notices for your specific vehicle ® This program, available to qualified OnStar...
Page 376: Program
Roadside Assistance is not a part of identification before this service the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Your name, home address, and is given. Saturn and General Motors of home telephone number Emergency Tow From a Public Canada Limited reserve the right to Telephone number of your...
Page 377 Customer Information 13-7 Flat Tire Change: Service is Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Specific to Canadian provided to change a flat tire Assistance: Must be over Purchased Vehicles with the spare tire. The spare 250 kilometres from where Fuel delivery: Reimbursement tire, if equipped, must be in good your trip was started to is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 378: Program
Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When your vehicle requires To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, Saturn warranty service, contact your experience, we and our participating helps to minimize your dealer/retailer and request an...
Page 379 Transportation arrangements will be to the maximum amount allowed by original receipts. This requires that administered by appropriate retailer Saturn for shuttle service. In you sign and complete a rental personnel. addition, for U.S. customers, should agreement and meet state/...
Page 380: Collision Damage Repair
13-10 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts durability/corrosion problems, and may also be used for repair. These may not perform properly in If your vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from subsequent collisions. Aftermarket collision and it is damaged, have the vehicles that were total losses in parts are not covered by your GM...
Page 381 Customer Information 13-11 Insuring Your Vehicle If your vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: company may require you to have Driver's name, address, phone Protect your investment in your GM insurance that assures repairs with number vehicle with comprehensive and Genuine GM Original Equipment collision insurance coverage.
Page 382: Service Publications Ordering Information
A variety of publications are repaired with Genuine GM parts, role in its repair. If you have a available to you. Saturn service even if your insurance coverage pre-determined repair facility of manuals are written for trained does not pay the full cost.
Page 383: Reporting Safety Defects
Traffic Safety Administration product service bulletins can be affecting a small number of obtained by contacting your Saturn (NHTSA) in addition to notifying vehicles. Your Saturn retailer or a retailer. Saturn Corporation. qualified technician may have to Service Bulletins If NHTSA receives similar...
Page 384: Government
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to (or Transport Canada) in a situation http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you like this, please notify Saturn. believe that your vehicle has a write to: safety defect, notify Transport Call 1-800-553-6000, or write:...
Page 385: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Customer Information 13-15 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 386: Onstar
13-16 Customer Information GM will not access this data or Navigation System Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the Statement If your vehicle has a navigation consent of the vehicle owner or, system, use of the system may if the vehicle is leased, with the This vehicle has systems that result in the storage of destinations,...
Page 387 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ..... 10-82 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-32 Interior .
Page 388 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cargo Headlamps ....10-33 Cover ......4-3 Battery .
Page 389 INDEX Cleaning Cruise Control ....9-42 Door Exterior Care ....10-82 Light .
Page 390 INDEX Driving (cont.) Engine (cont.) Off-Road Recovery ... . 9-6 Compartment Overview ..10-6 Filter Vehicle Load Limits ...9-22 Coolant .
Page 391 INDEX Fuel (cont.) Gages (cont.) Head Restraints (cont.) Gage ......5-11 Tachometer ....5-11 Active .
Page 392 INDEX Lights (cont.) Change Engine Oil ...5-22 Ignition Positions ....9-28 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-44 Charging System .
Page 393 INDEX Locks Manual Mode ....9-37 Mirrors (cont.) Outlets ......5-8 Automatic Door .
Page 394 INDEX Passenger Airbag Status Privacy Change Engine Oil Light ..5-22 Indicator ..... 5-14 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .
Page 395 Recreational Vehicle Saturn ..... . 13-14 Towing ..... . 10-78 Messages .
Page 396 i-10 INDEX Service StabiliTrak System ... . . 9-41 Sunroof ......2-15 ®...
Page 397 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Traction Messages ....5-37 Control System (TCS) ..9-40 Vehicle Pressure ....10-52 Control System Warning Canadian Owners .
Page 398 i-12 INDEX Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 5-9 Warnings ......iv Cautions and Danger .

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Saturn VUE 2010 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief 1-1 in Brief Vehicle Features

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Vehicle Security

Instrument Panel

Keys and Locks

Initial Drive Information

Power Door Locks

Door Locks

Remote Vehicle Start

Doors

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Roof

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Seat Adjustment

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments

Storage Compartments

Cupholders

Glove Box

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Vehicle Messages

Lighting

Infotainment

Introduction

Introduction

Radio

Phone

Driving and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Brakes

Cruise Control

Fuel

Towing

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