Page 1 2009 Saturn AURA Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-8 ........... 4-26 Safety Belts ..........1-10 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: Canadian Owners
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Page 3 Index Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions. To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the A notice tells about something that can damage the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical vehicle.
Page 4 Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gage Here are some additional symbols that may be found on : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child Restraints : Air Conditioning : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System Front Seats ............1-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Manual Seats ..........1-2 Children (LATCH) ........1-43 Power Seats ..........1-3 Securing a Child Restraint in a Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Rear Seat Position ........1-50 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Securing a Child Restraint in the Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Right Front Seat Position ......1-52 Head Restraints ..........1-7...
Page 6: Front Seats
Front Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock Manual Seats the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and CAUTION: release the bar. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 7: Power Seats
Power Seats Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature, the handle is located on the outboard side of the seat. Move the handle up or down repeatedly to decrease or increase lumbar support. If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats.
Page 8 Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks On vehicles with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the outboard side of the driver’s and front CAUTION: passenger seats. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 9: Power Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then used to recline them is located on the outboard side release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Page 10 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 11: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. The rear seat head rests are also adjustable. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Power Lift Seat Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat With this feature, either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Before folding a seatback, make sure the front seat is not reclined. If it is, the rear seatback will not fold down all the way.
Page 13 CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 14: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, This section of the manual describes how to use inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people safety belts properly. It also describes some things not riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously to do with safety belts.
Page 15: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-11...
Page 16 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-12...
Page 17 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-13...
Page 18 Questions and Answers About Safety If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from Belts home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I your passenger(s) can be hurt.
Page 19: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-30 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-33.
Page 20 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt snugly against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 21 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: 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. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 27: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2.
Page 28 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The shoulder belt. belt should return to its stowed position. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety not in use.
Page 29: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of the height Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the adjuster and move the driver and right front passenger position. height adjuster to the desired position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder.
Page 30: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the the safety belt: front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly.
Page 31 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 32 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 33: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making women.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt Older Children until the child passes the below ﬁt test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
Page 35 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? CAUTION: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face Never do this. or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, Never allow two children to wear the same safety just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 36 CAUTION: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 37: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every infants and all other children.
Page 38 CAUTION: Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 39 CAUTION: 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 40 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during Selection of a particular restraint should take into a crash, infants need complete support.
Page 41: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint A young child’s hip bones are still so small that with the seating surface the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain against the back of low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may the infant.
Page 42 A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness. A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 43: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the Vehicle the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy CAUTION: from the manufacturer.
Page 44: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be We recommend that children and child restraints be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 45 When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child CAUTION: (Continued) restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to Even if the passenger sensing system has turned secure the child restraint properly.
Page 46 Conﬁgurations for Use of Child A. Child restraint using LATCH Restraints B. Child restraint or A. Child restraint using occupant using LATCH safety belt B. Child restraint or C. Child restraint using occupant using safety belt or LATCH safety belt or occupant using safety belt A.
Page 47: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Lower Anchors Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
Page 48: Top Tether Anchor
Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 49 To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion, showing where the anchors are located. The top tether anchors are located behind the rear seat on the ﬁller panel.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Do not attach more than one child restraint to a CAUTION: single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to or attachment to come loose or even break during anchors, the child restraint will not be able to a crash.
Page 51 Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled.
Page 52 This system is designed to make installation of child 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not use the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead use the vehicle’s top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped.
Page 53 If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, are using a dual tether route the tether over the route the tether under the seatback.
Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be Seat Position attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child study the instructions that came with the child restraint to restraint in this position.
Page 55 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
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) on page 1-43 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 57 A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to CAUTION: (Continued) the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear CAUTION: seat, even if the airbag is off.
Page 58 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1.
Page 59 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 60: Airbag System
If a child restraint has been installed and the on All of the airbags in your vehicle will have the word indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label Restraint ”...
Page 61 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: CAUTION: Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if injured or killed.
Page 62 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 63: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-59...
Page 64 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks and second row outboard passengers are in the closest to the door.
Page 65: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? CAUTION: Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or right If something is between an occupant and an airbag, front passenger’s head and chest.
Page 66 Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. The vehicle has seat-mounted side impact and For example: roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-56. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes.
Page 67: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel inﬂator.
Page 68: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact When an airbag inﬂates, there may be dust in the airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that some air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people may not even realize an airbag inﬂated.
Page 69: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the passenger airbag. right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument •...
Page 70 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat. The sensors CAUTION: are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not.
Page 71 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off When the passenger sensing system has allowed the the right front passenger airbag and seat-mounted airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay side impact airbag if: lit to remind you that the airbags are active. •...
Page 72 If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle Restraint off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure If a child restraint has been installed and the on that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child indicator is lit:...
Page 73 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front Adult-Size Occupant passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2.
Page 74: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Additional Factors Affecting System Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Operation Vehicle Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps are parts of the airbag system in several places around the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger the vehicle.
Page 75: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper Airbag-Equipped Vehicle deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing Is there anything I might add to or change System on page 1-65.
Page 76: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Checking the Restraint Systems readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-30 for more information. Safety Belts Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 77: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a Crash After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 78 ✍ NOTES 1-74...
Page 79: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........2-18 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ....2-4 Content Theft-Deterrent .........2-18 ® Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer .....2-19 ® Operation ...........2-5 PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Remote Vehicle Start ........2-7 Operation ..........2-20 Doors and Locks ..........2-10 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-21...
Page 80 Section 2 Features and Controls Mirrors ............2-35 Storage Areas ..........2-48 Manual Rearview Mirror .........2-35 Glove Box ...........2-48 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ....2-35 Cupholders ..........2-48 Compass .............2-36 Center Console Storage .........2-49 Outside Power Mirrors ........2-37 Garment Hooks ..........2-49 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ....2-37 Convenience Net ..........2-49 Outside Heated Mirrors ........2-37 Sunroof ............2-49...
Page 81: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 82: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to System use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, If this vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) try this: system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 83: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to operate the remote start feature. System Operation See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-7 for additional information. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle. (Lock): Press to lock all the doors.
Page 84: Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle
Programming Transmitters to the The high-beam headlamps, parking lamps, and back-up lamps may come on each time is pressed. Vehicle See “EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” under DIC Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle Personalization on page 3-50 for additional information. will work.
Page 85: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When the remote start system is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it will automatically regulate the inside temperature.
Page 86 If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE The remote start feature provides two separate starts transmitter functions will have an increased range per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine running of operation. However, the range may be less while time, or one start with a time extension.
Page 87 • To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the The vehicle’s hood is open. following. • The hazard warning ﬂashers are on. • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press • The check engine light is on. See Malfunction and release the remote start button.
Page 88: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. To lock or unlock the door from the outside, use the key in the driver or front passenger door or press Door Locks the lock or unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one.
Page 89: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Programmable Automatic Door Locks This feature allows the driver to delay the locking of the vehicle. It will not operate with the key in the ignition. The vehicle is programmed to lock all doors See Lockout Protection on page 2-12. automatically when the following are met: Press the driver power door lock switch or the Remote •...
Page 90: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: Rear door security locks prevent passengers from 1. Unlock the door using the Remote Keyless opening the rear doors from the inside. Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one, The rear door security locks are located on the inside the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear...
Page 91: Trunk
Trunk CAUTION: (Continued) To open the trunk from the outside, press the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or transmitter. trunk/hatch open: • Close all of the windows. CAUTION: •...
Page 92: Remote Trunk Release
Remote Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release Handle Press the button located on the driver’s door near the map pocket to open the trunk. The trunk can only be opened while the vehicle is in P (Park). To close the trunk use the pullstrap located on the Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release trunk lid.
Page 93: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 94: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Up Window On windows with this feature, pull the switch up to the The power window second position and release the switch to activate the switches are located express-up feature. To stop the window as it is going up, on the armrest on the pull up or press down brieﬂy on the switch again.
Page 95: Sun Visors
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature Window Lockout If any object is in the path of the window when the The driver power window controls also include a lockout express-up is active, the window stops at the obstruction button. and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather (Window Lockout): Press the lockout button to conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto-reverse.
Page 96: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, comes on to indicate that arming has been initiated. Once the system is armed, the security light Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. ﬂashes once every three seconds. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal.
Page 97: Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer
® How the System Alarm is Activated PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer To activate the system if it is armed: • Open the driver’s door or trunk. A ten second The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio pre-alarm chirp will sound followed by a frequency subject to Federal Communications thirty second full alarm of horn and lights.
Page 98: Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation
® PASS-Key III+ Electronic If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be not damaged, try another ignition key. At this time, Immobilizer Operation you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses on page 5-91. If the engine still does not start with the other ®...
Page 99: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your To program the new key: 1. Verify that the new key has a stamped on it. Vehicle 2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, New Vehicle Break-In see your dealer/retailer for service.
Page 100: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions The shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. The ignition switch has The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center. four different positions. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY.
Page 101: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Starting the Engine These vehicle accessories can be used for up to Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already •...
Page 102 The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline.
Page 103: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in at cause an electrical shock.
Page 104: Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission)
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: (Six Speed Transmission) The automatic transmission It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift has a shift lever located lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake on the console between ﬁrmly set.
Page 105 R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is transmission. The repairs would not be covered moving forward could damage the transmission.
Page 106 Driver Shift Control (DSC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) in the instrument cluster will change from the currently displayed message To use this feature, do the following: to the letter “M”, For Manual position, and a number indicating the requested gear range when moving 1.
Page 107: Parking Brake
Second or Third Gear Start Feature Parking Brake When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and To set the parking brake, icy conditions, you may want to shift the gear select tap push down the parking switch into Second or Third gear. A higher gear allows brake pedal.
Page 108: Shifting Into Park
Shifting Into Park If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive, the brake system warning light will be on and a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on. CAUTION: The PUSH PARK PEDAL message will also appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) to remind you to It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the release the parking brake.
Page 109: Torque Lock
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away Running from P (Park) without ﬁrst pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked in P (Park).
Page 110: Shifting Out Of Park
Shifting Out of Park If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift release system.
Page 111: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: The vehicle’s exhaust system has been modiﬁed, damaged or improperly repaired. • There are holes or openings in the Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) vehicle body from damage or after-market which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO modiﬁcations that are not completely sealed.
Page 112: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Running the Vehicle While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully CAUTION: in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 113: Mirrors
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside Manual Rearview Mirror ® rearview mirror with a compass display and OnStar ® Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move buttons located at the bottom of the mirror.
Page 114: Compass
Compass Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone Compass Operation eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone. There is a compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror.
Page 115: Outside Power Mirrors
3. Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in Use the selector switch located above the four-way control panel to choose either the left or right outside the window on the mirror by pressing the button. mirror. Then press the control pad to move the selected Once you ﬁnd your zone number, release the button.
Page 116: Onstar System
® OnStar System OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the ﬁrst prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan.
Page 117 OnStar Services Available with the OnStar Hands-Free Calling Safe & Sound Plan OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid (If equipped)
Page 118: Onstar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Virtual Advisor How OnStar Service Works OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access information. This information is automatically sent to an location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, quotes.
Page 119 Universal Home Remote Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and System available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to including adequate battery power, for the OnStar replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) equipment to operate.
Page 120: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. Operation (With Three Round LED) This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter.
Page 121 Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting.
Page 122 4. Immediately, within one second, release the button To program up to three devices: when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete.
Page 123 The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote.
Page 124 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: • When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” • When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” • If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.”...
Page 125: Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
Reprogramming Universal Home 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three buttons at the Remote Buttons same time. The indicator lights will turn on. Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by 6.
Page 126: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders Pull down the door on the back of the center console to use the rear seat cupholders. Two removable cupholders and additional storage areas are located at the rear of the shift lever. Push the button and the cover will slide back automatically for access.
Page 127: Center Console Storage
Center Console Storage Sunroof There is a center console with two storage areas. On vehicles with a sunroof, Lift the passenger side lever to access the upper storage the switch is located on tray. Lift the driver side lever to access the lower the headliner between storage area.
Page 128 Sunshade Press the back of the switch and release it to open the sunroof to the vent position. From the vent position, press and release the back of the switch to express-open The automatic sunshade the sunroof. To stop the sunroof from express opening, control is located on the press the switch again.
Page 129 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-19 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Climate Control System .........3-19 Horn .............3-6 Automatic Climate Control System ....3-23 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ....3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-26 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-27 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-28 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ....3-8...
Page 130 Section 3 Instrument Panel ® Driver Information Center (DIC) .......3-43 Bluetooth ...........3-75 DIC Operation and Displays ......3-43 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .........3-86 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-45 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-89 DIC Vehicle Personalization ......3-50 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......3-89 Radio Reception ...........3-91 Audio System(s) ..........3-55 Backglass Antenna ........3-92 Setting the Clock ..........3-56...
Page 131 ✍ NOTES...
Page 132: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 133 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-26. K. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 3-6. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. L. Horn on page 3-6. C. Driver Shift Control (If Equipped). Automatic M.
Page 134: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel A tilt and telescope wheel lets the steering wheel (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button be adjusted. located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble.
Page 135: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change.
Page 136: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. This instrument panel cluster light comes on if the high beam lamps are turned on while the ignition is in ON/RUN.
Page 137: Windshield Washer
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit (Delay): While the lever is in the intermittent breaker stops the motor until it cools. If the motor gets position, turn the intermittent adjust band with this symbol stuck, turn the wipers off, clear away the snow or ice, and on it up or down to select a shorter or longer delay then turn the wipers back on.
Page 138: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control Cruise control lets a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more be maintained without keeping your foot on CAUTION: the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into CAUTION:...
Page 139: Resuming A Set Speed
Resuming a Set Speed (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged. RES+ (Resume): Press to resume a set speed and to But it does not need to be reset.
Page 140 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. If the cruise control system is already engaged: When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the •...
Page 141: Headlamps
Headlamps (Off/On): Turn the band to this position to turn on the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this position only works when a vehicle is in the P (Park) position. To turn on the Automatic Headlamp System, turn the switch to off/on. To turn them off, turn the switch to off/on again.
Page 142: Delayed Headlamps
Delayed Headlamps The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The delayed headlamps feature keeps the headlamps on for 20 seconds after the key is turned to LOCK/OFF, • The ignition is on.
Page 143: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System To idle the vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, turn the ignition on and set the exterior light switch to the off/on position. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, the When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp transmission must stay in P (Park) for this function.
Page 144: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside the vehicle come on when any door is The knob with this opened. These lamps fade out about 20 seconds after all symbol is located on of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is the instrument panel to turned to ON/RUN.
Page 145: Electric Power Management
Electric Power Management A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge.
Page 146: Battery Run-Down Protection
Battery Run-Down Protection Accessory Power Outlet(s) The battery run-down feature is designed to protect the Accessory power outlets can be used to connect vehicle’s battery. auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading lamps, or dome lamp) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the There are two accessory power outlets.
Page 147: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, Climate Control System see your retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. The heating, cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your be controlled with this system.
Page 148 Operation (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and ﬂoor Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or outlets, with some air directed to the side windows. When counterclockwise to increase or decrease the this mode is selected, the system automatically turns off temperature inside the vehicle.
Page 149: Maximum Air Conditioning
To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following: Using these settings together for long periods of time can cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. 1. Select To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
Page 150: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to the warming grid, and the repairs would not be remove fog or frost from the rear window.
Page 151: Automatic Climate Control System
Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Select AUTO on both the fan speed For vehicles with this system, the heating, cooling, control and the air delivery mode control knobs to activate and ventilation can be automatically controlled. the automatic system. When automatic operation is active the system controls the inside temperature and air delivery.
Page 152: Manual Operation
Do not to cover the sensor located on the top of the Select from the following: instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel regulates air temperature based on the intensity of the sun. outlets.
Page 153 On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for the mode on. An indicator light above the button comes on to vehicle to cool down. Then keep the windows closed for show it is on.
Page 154: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger Remote Start Climate Control Operation For vehicles with remote start, when it is activated the The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to climate control system heats and cools the inside of the remove fog from the rear window. vehicle using the previous system settings before the <...
Page 155: Rear Seat Air Outlet
Rear Seat Air Outlet Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators For vehicles with this feature, the rear seat air outlet is located in the center of the instrument panel above the two main center outlets. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an Use the thumbwheel in the center of the outlet to turn expensive repair or replacement.
Page 156: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows fast the vehicle is going, how much fuel the vehicle has used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada Similar 3-28...
Page 157: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the speed in miles per The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). See DIC per minute (rpm). Vehicle Personalization on page 3-50 for more information. Safety Belt Reminders The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been Safety Belt Reminder Light...
Page 158: Airbag Readiness Light
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates to buckle their safety belt.
Page 159: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator CAUTION: The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a If the airbag readiness light stays on after the passenger airbag status indicator. vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly.
Page 160: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact This light comes on brieﬂy airbag are enabled (may inﬂate). when the ignition key is If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger turned to START, but the...
Page 161: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light CAUTION: (Continued) The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, need to be working.
Page 162: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light This light comes on brieﬂy while the starting the For vehicles with the engine. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS), the indicator/ warning light comes on brieﬂy when the engine...
Page 163: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature If this light is on and not ﬂashing, the TCS and potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Check Warning Light the DIC messaging to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the driver turning off the feature(s), or because the system is This light comes on brieﬂy not working properly and the vehicle requires service.
Page 164: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions and the gage reads hot, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27. Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring...
Page 165: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
When the Light is On Steady Malfunction Indicator Lamp This indicates that one or more of the tires is signiﬁcantly Check Engine Light underinﬂated. A computer system called OBD II (On-Board A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation (DIC), can accompany the light.
Page 166 Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any This light comes on during a malfunction in one of problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent two ways: more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected.
Page 167 • Light On Steady: An emission control system Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently and service might be required. as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, An emission system malfunction might be corrected by...
Page 168: Oil Pressure Light
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: •...
Page 169: Maintenance Schedule
Cruise Control Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow The cruise control light the maintenance schedule in this manual for comes on whenever the changing engine oil.
Page 170: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. These are normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated.
Page 171: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one second, then release the buttons to enter the personalization menu. See DIC Vehicle Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). Personalization on page 3-50 for more information. The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems.
Page 172 Odometer When the fuel level is low, FUEL RANGE LOW displays. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is Press the information button until the outside air an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving temperature and the odometer displays. This mode conditions change, this data is gradually updated.
Page 173: Maintenance Schedule
AV (Average) SPEED Press the information button until LF ## PSI (kPa) ## RF displays for the front tires. Press the information button Press the information button until AV SPEED displays. again until LR ## PSI (kPa) ## RR displays for the rear This mode shows the vehicle’s average speed in tires.
Page 174: Brake Fluid
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure) This message displays if the automatic headlamp On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System system is enabled with the headlamp switch. See (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-15 for more one or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked.
Page 175: Ice Possible
ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF This message displays when the vehicle’s engine If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the vehicle’s ability to accelerate.
Page 176: Power Steering
LOW TRACTION SERVICE AIR BAG If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), This message displays when there is a problem with the this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your instrument panel cluster ﬂashes when the system is dealer/retailer immediately.
Page 177: Traction Off
SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION OFF If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and a chime sounds when the this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the system is not functioning properly.
Page 178: Dic Vehicle Personalization
DIC Vehicle Personalization Personalization Menu Modes Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow OIL LIFE RESET you to program certain features to a preferred setting. When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engine All of the features listed may not be available on your oil life system.
Page 179: Remote Start
REMOTE START LOCK HORN If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows This feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp remote start to be turned off or on. Remote start allows every time the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using (RKE) transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled.
Page 180: Unlock Horn
UNLOCK HORN LIGHT FLASH This feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp on This feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior hazard/ the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the Remote Keyless turn signal lighting to ﬂash every time the lock, unlock, or Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be enabled or disabled.
Page 181: Delay Lock
DELAY LOCK AUTO UNLK (Unlock) This feature, which delays the actual locking of the This feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY unlock certain doors, can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK appears on the display, press and hold the reset AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press and hold button for at least one second to scroll through the the reset button for at least one second to scroll through...
Page 182 UNLK (Unlock) ON (default): The exterior perimeter lighting will turn on when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is This screen displays only if DRIVER or ALL is selected pressed. for the AUTO UNLK feature. This feature determines when the automatic door unlocking will occur. When See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on UNLK appears on the display, press and hold the reset page 2-5 for more information.
Page 183: Audio System(S)
Exiting Personalization Menu To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: The personalization menu will be exited when any of the • Become familiar with the operation and controls of following conditions occur: the audio system.
Page 184: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port, and Radio with Single CD (MP3) Player 1.
Page 185: Radio(S)
Radio(s) 5. To increase the time or date do one of the following: • Press the softkey located below the selected tab. ¨ • Press SEEK, or FWD. • Turn clockwise. 6. To decrease the time or date do one of the following: ©...
Page 186: Playing The Radio
Radio Data System (RDS) 4. Press the softkey under the desired Speed Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available or High) to select the level of radio volume for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS compensation.
Page 187: Storing A Radio Station
Storing a Radio Station ¨ SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong signal in the selected band. Drivers are encouraged to set up radio station favorites • ¨ To seek stations, press and release SEEK to go while the vehicle is in P (Park).
Page 188 Setting the Tone To setup the number of favorites pages: (Bass/Midrange/Treble) 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey located below the FAV 1-6 tab. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): The 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by radio may display some or all tones such as BASS, MID, pressing the softkey located below the displayed and TREB.
Page 189: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Finding a Category (CAT) Station EQ (Equalization): Press this button to select preset equalization settings. (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) To return to the manual mode, press EQ until Manual CAT (Category): The radio may have the CAT button displays or start to manually adjust the bass, midrange, feature.
Page 190: Loading A Cd
XM Satellite Radio Service Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category: XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. 2.
Page 191: Ejecting A Cd
Radio’s with a Six-Disc CD Player Ejecting a CD Radio’s with a Single CD Player LOAD : Press to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. EJECT: Press to eject the CD. If the CD is not To insert one CD: removed, after several seconds, the CD automatically pulls back into the player.
Page 192: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD RDM (Random): Tracks can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD or all CDs If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the in a Six-Disc CD player. player it stays in the player.
Page 193: Care Of Cds
Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. The radio may have the MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be capability feature.
Page 194: Care Of The Cd Player
Care of the CD Player Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CD page 4-2 for more information on driver distraction. player.
Page 195: Using The Usb Port
Using the USB Port Using an MP3 Radio’s with a USB port can control a USB storage Format ® device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs. See Using an MP3 on page 3-67 for information about Radios that have the capability of playing MP3’s can how to connect and control a USB storage device or play .mp3 ﬁles that were recorded onto a CD-R or an iPod.
Page 196 CD-R or CD-RW Supported File and Folder Root Directory Structure The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are stored in the root directory when the disc or storage device The radio supports: does not contain folders. Files accessed from the root •...
Page 197 File System and Naming Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 The song name that displays is the song name that is (Tune): Turn to select MP3 ﬁles on the CD currently contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present playing.
Page 198 When the scan is ﬁnished, the disc begins playing ﬁles (Previous Folder): Press the softkey in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on below to go to the ﬁrst track in the previous the second line of the display. Once all songs by that folder.
Page 199: Connecting A Usb Storage Device ® Or Ipod
Connecting a USB Storage Device Using the Radio to Control a USB ® or iPod Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod storage device.
Page 200: Using Softkeys To Control A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod
Using Softkeys to Control a USB 3. Press to select the desired folder. If there is more then one folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until Storage Device or iPod the desired folder is reached. The ﬁve softkeys below the radio display are used to 4.
Page 201 • Repeat Functionality Genres • Songs To use Repeat: • Composers " Press the softkey below to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track. To select ﬁles: " " 1. Press the softkey below (Repeat All): Press the softkey below to repeat all tracks.
Page 202: Xm Radio Messages
< > Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is (Shuffle Album): Press the softkey below no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this shuffle all songs in the current album on an iPod. station was one of the presets, choose another station >...
Page 203: Bluetooth
Voice Recognition Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret with your dealer/retailer. voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum.
Page 204: Bluetooth Controls
Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information: • Up to ﬁve cell phones can be paired to the in-vehicle Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate Bluetooth system. the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering • Wheel Controls on page 3-89 for more information. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving.
Page 205: Pairing A Phone
Pairing a Phone Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2.
Page 206: Storing Name Tags
Linking to a Different Phone Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system stored without entering the digits individually. responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 1.
Page 207 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name 4. After the complete number has been entered, say tag is recorded and the system responds with “Store”. The system responds with “Please say the “About to store <name tag>. Does that sound OK?”. name tag”...
Page 208: Deleting Name Tags
Deleting Name Tags Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored The system uses the following commands to delete phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar, name tags: if present. •...
Page 209: Making A Call
Making a Call Using the Digit Dial Command 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system Calls can be made using the following commands: responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. • Dial 2. Say “Digit Dial”. The system responds with “Digit •...
Page 210: Receiving A Call
Using the Call Command Using the Re-dial Command 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2.
Page 211: Call Waiting
Call Waiting Ending a Call Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone Press to end a call. and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Muting a Call • Press to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be on hold.
Page 212: Bluetooth System
To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone Voice Pass-Thru During a call with the audio in the vehicle: Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone 1. Press . The system responds with “Ready” manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone followed by a tone.
Page 213 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call Tones 1. Press . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is 2.
Page 214: Other Information
Other Information Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Your vehicle may have rear seat audio (RSA). This ® feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, or other General Motors is under license.
Page 215 BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). 1–6 (Preset): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. While a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer, press this button to select the next CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
Page 216: Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Audio Controls The headphones automatically turn off after four hours of continuous use. The following function is controlled by the main radio: To adjust the volume on the headphones, use the Front seat passengers can turn the RSA off by volume control located on the right side.
Page 217: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Battery Replacement Audio Steering Wheel Controls To change the batteries on the headphones, do the Vehicles with audio following: steering wheel controls 1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located on could differ depending the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery on the vehicle’s options.
Page 218 To select tracks on a CD: 3. Press and release to scroll up or down the list. Press and release to go to the next or previous • track. To select a folder, press and hold when the folder is highlighted. To select tracks on an iPod or USB device: •...
Page 219: Radio Reception
Radio Reception XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception Frequency interference and static can occur during from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, normal radio reception if items such as cell phone and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power...
Page 220: Backglass Antenna
Backglass Antenna XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched the vehicle.
Page 221: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....4-2 Driving at Night ..........4-15 Driving for Better Fuel Economy .......4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-15 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-16 Drunk Driving ..........4-3 Highway Hypnosis ........4-16 Control of a Vehicle ........4-3...
Page 222: Your Driving, The Road, And The Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Defensive Driving the Vehicle Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Driving for Better Fuel Economy Are for Everyone on page 1-10. Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Page 223: Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. CAUTION: The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 224: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-33. mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between Braking action involves perception time and reaction hard stops.
Page 225: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving braking skid.
Page 226: Brake Assist
Braking in Emergencies Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same The vehicle may have an Electronic Stability time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than Control (ESC) system which combines antilock brake, even the very best braking.
Page 227 This light will ﬂash on the If the vehicle is in cruise control when the system instrument panel cluster begins to assist the driver maintain directional control of when the ESC system the vehicle, the ESC/TCS light will ﬂash and the cruise is both on and activated.
Page 228: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) When the ESC system is turned off, the TRACTION OFF and ESC OFF messages will appear, and the ESC/TCS light will be on solid to warn the driver that The vehicle may have a Traction Control System (TCS) both traction control and ESC are disabled.
Page 229 If the vehicle is in cruise control when TCS begins to It is recommended to leave the system on for normal limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the disengage. The cruise control may be re-engaged when system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or road conditions allow.
Page 230: Traction Control Operation
Traction Control Operation Notice: When traction control is turned off, it is possible to lose traction. If you attempt to shift with Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine the front wheels spinning with a loss of traction, power to the wheels (engine speed management) it is possible to cause damage to the transmission.
Page 231: Steering
Steering Hydraulic Power Steering If the vehicle has the hydraulic power steering system Electric Power Steering and power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning, If the vehicle has the electric power steering system the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort.
Page 232: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 233: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be road onto the shoulder while driving. dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass.
Page 234 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable important to slow down on slippery surfaces because care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving...
Page 235: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Night driving is more dangerous than day driving Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid fatigue.
Page 236: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Hydroplaning Before Leaving on a Long Trip Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the water. it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are Things to check on your own include: going fast enough.
Page 237: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads CAUTION: Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on ﬂat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition • off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Page 238: Winter Driving
Winter Driving If the vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8, it improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads, but slow down and adjust your driving to Driving on Snow or Ice the road conditions. When driving through deep snow, turn off the traction control system to help maintain Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the vehicle motion at lower speeds.
Page 239 Blizzard Conditions CAUTION: (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, • Open a window about two inches (5 cm) on use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7. the side of the vehicle that is away from the To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: wind to bring in fresh air.
Page 240: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud
To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine to free a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle’s traction off and close the window most of the way to save heat.
Page 241: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading the Vehicle Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area It is very important to know how much weight your around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. vehicle can carry.
Page 242 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation, see Tires on page 5-45 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-52.
Page 243 The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 −...
Page 244 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Maximum Vehicle 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Capacity Weight for Capacity Weight for (453 kg) (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant 1,000 lbs Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg) Weight 200 lbs...
Page 245 Certiﬁcation Label Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 246: Towing
Towing If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else are put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to Towing Your Vehicle stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
Page 247: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: When dinghy towing, the vehicle should be run at • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s about ﬁve minutes.
Page 248 3. Set the parking brake. 4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the instrument panel fuse block: (IGN SENSOR). See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-91 for more information. 5.
Page 249: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. Tow the vehicle with the two rear wheels on the ground and the front wheels on a dolly: To tow the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and a dolly:...
Page 250: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Trailering is CAUTION: different than just driving the vehicle by itself.
Page 251: Pulling A Trailer
Pulling A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: • the weight of the trailer, Here are some important points: • the weight of the trailer tongue • There are many different laws, including speed limit • restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure and the total weight on the vehicle’s tires.
Page 252: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 253: Safety Chains
Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires Safety Chains Be sure the vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper Always attach chains between the vehicle and the limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 254: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. experience. Get to know the rig before setting out Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much for the open road.
Page 255: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills The arrows on the instrument panel ﬂash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, CAUTION: the trailer lamps also ﬂash, telling other drivers the vehicle is turning, changing lanes or stopping. When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer panel ﬂash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are...
Page 256: Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Leaving After Parking on a Hill operation are automatic transmission ﬂuid, engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. It is a good idea 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: to inspect these before and during the trip. •...
Page 257: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Overheated Engine Protection Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Operating Mode ........5-30 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-4 Power Steering Fluid ........5-30 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-32 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Brakes ............5-33 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Battery ............5-36...
Page 258 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Different Size Tires and Wheels ......5-63 Finish Care ..........5-86 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-63 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-86 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-65 Aluminum Wheels .........5-87 Wheel Replacement ........5-65 Tires ............5-87 Tire Chains ..........5-66 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-88 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-67 Finish Damage ..........5-88...
Page 259: Service
When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and You will receive genuine Saturn parts and Saturn-trained safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, and supported service people.
Page 260: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause CAUTION: cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and some You can be injured and the vehicle could be component wear by-products contain and/or emit...
Page 261: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of The
Gasoline Octane Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 6-15. If the vehicle has the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code B), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher.
Page 262: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations Additives At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM speciﬁcation To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in are now required to contain additives that help prevent Canada.
Page 263: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. We recommend ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in against the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance if they comply with the speciﬁcations described earlier.
Page 264: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off the engine when you are refueling.
Page 265 While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), hook on the fuel door. the CHECK GAS CAP message displays if the fuel cap is not properly installed. CAUTION: CAUTION: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not too quickly.
Page 266: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the An electric fan under the hood can start up and container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 267: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the steering column. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver side of the vehicle.
Page 268: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, this is what you see: 5-12...
Page 269 A. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. F. Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 5-22. B. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake page 5-22. Fluid” under Brakes on page 5-33. C.
Page 270 When you open the hood on the 3.6L V6 engine, this is what you see: 5-14...
Page 271: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Checking Engine Oil Fluid on page 5-30. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each under Engine Oil on page 5-15.
Page 272: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-100.
Page 273: Cold Temperature Operation
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symbol Oils meeting these Look for three things: requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 274: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. Flushes A CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45. Change the oil Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 275: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 276: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval.
Page 277 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂames if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off.
Page 278: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling System It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. The Cooling System allows the engine to maintain the A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. correct working temperature. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealer/retailer and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 279: Engine Coolant
® Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator CAUTION: corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst. Any repairs An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 280: What To Use
What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: Gives freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C), • CAUTION: outside temperature. • Gives boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C), Adding only plain water to the cooling system can engine temperature.
Page 281: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery CAUTION: tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 282: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator If coolant is needed, add the proper mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. CAUTION: 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can...
Page 283: Pressure Cap
Pressure Cap 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. Wait about ﬁve minutes, then check to see if the level is below the mark. If the Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, level is below the FULL COLD mark, add additional coolant loss and possible engine damage may coolant to bring the level up to the mark.
Page 284: If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. Compartment See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7. If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
Page 285: If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment
If No Steam Is Coming From The If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, Engine Compartment the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no from the car in front of you.
Page 286: Overheated Engine Protection
Overheated Engine Protection Power Steering Fluid Operating Mode See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to reservoir location. be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
Page 287: How To Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid The ﬂuid level should be within the crosshatch area on the dipstick. To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: If the ﬂuid is at or below the ADD or MIN mark on 1.
Page 288: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read Water can cause the solution to freeze and the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 289: Brakes
Brakes Do not top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding ﬂuid does not correct a leak. If ﬂuid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much ﬂuid when new brake linings are Brake Fluid installed. Add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 290 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake Use only new DOT 3 brake ﬂuid from a sealed container. hydraulic system parts. For example, just a See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage area around the cap before removing it.
Page 291: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly applied. This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are...
Page 292: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if CAUTION: the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced —...
Page 293: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems If the battery has run down, you may want to use with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 294 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on CAUTION: each vehicle. Your vehicle’s positive (+) terminal is located under a red tethered cap on the battery. The negative (–) terminal is located under a Using a match near a battery can cause battery black tethered cap on the battery.
Page 295 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote CAUTION: positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Page 296 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 297: Headlamp Aiming
Bulb Replacement To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the Replacement Bulbs on page 5-44. vehicle that had the dead battery. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this 2.
Page 298: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, To replace a sidemarker lamp, turn signal lamp, or a back-up lamp: Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-13. 2. Remove the convenience net. 3. Remove the wing nuts holding the trunk trim and pull the trunk trim straight back.
Page 299: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp 5. Remove the taillamp assembly. 6. Remove the wiring harness from the taillamp To replace the license plate lamp bulb: assembly by lifting the release tab. 7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 8. Pull the bulb from the socket. 9.
Page 300: Replacement Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Replacement 4. Push the new bulb in and turn it clockwise to install. 5. Replace the license plate lamp by pushing it Inspect the windshield wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Page 301: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger have questions about your tire warranty and where as overloaded tires. The resulting accident to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet could cause serious injury.
Page 302: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (A) Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction Useful information about a tire is molded into its type, and service description. See the “Tire Size” sidewall.
Page 303 (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) (A) Temporary Use Only The compact Tire manufacturers are required to grade spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of tires based on three performance factors: approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance.
Page 304 (F) Tire Size A combination of letters and (B) Tire Width The three-digit number indicates numbers deﬁne a tire’s width, height, aspect the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall ratio, construction type, and service description. to sidewall. The letter T as the ﬁrst character in the tire (C) Aspect Ratio A two-digit number that size means the tire is for temporary use only.
Page 305: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat Air Pressure The amount of air inside the from driving.
Page 306 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an Normal Occupant Weight The number of asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied when mounted on a vehicle. by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-21.
Page 307 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid Standards) A tire information system that at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 308: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they operate effectively.
Page 309: How To Check
How to Check High-Speed Operation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are CAUTION: properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when they are under-inﬂated.
Page 310: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inﬂation The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio has not reached the level to trigger illumination of and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
Page 311: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Federal Communications Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Commission (FCC) and Industry This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor and Science Canada System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly.
Page 312: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is ﬁrst started, and then The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of turn off as you start to drive. This could be an early the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable.
Page 313: Tpms Sensor Matching Process
• TPMS Sensor Matching Process One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged. The DIC message and the TPMS Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation code. malfunction light should go off when the TPMS Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors sensors are installed and the sensor matching or rotate the vehicle’s tires, the identiﬁcation codes need process is performed successfully.
Page 314 The TPMS matching process is outlined below: 7. The passenger side rear turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to be learned. 1. Set the parking brake. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the repeat the procedure in Step 5.
Page 315: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-60 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km).
Page 316: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Inﬂation - Tire Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, Pressure on page 5-52 and Loading the Vehicle on driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions page 4-21.
Page 317: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for • You can see the indicators at three or more places your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed around the tire.
Page 318 GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will CAUTION: help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the performance of your vehicle.
Page 319: Different Size Tires And Wheels
You may increase the chance that you spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters will crash and suffer serious injury. Only use Saturn of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some speciﬁc wheel and tire systems developed for your limited-production tires.
Page 320 Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat government test course.
Page 321: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new Saturn original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
Page 322: Tire Chains
If you have to to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. replace a wheel, use a new Saturn original The area damaged by the tire chains could cause equipment wheel.
Page 323: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 324: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard To be even more certain the vehicle will not move, warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
Page 325: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 4. Remove the wing nut holding the jack in place. 5. Remove the extension bolt that is clipped to The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. the jack. You need this later to store the ﬂat tire. 1.
Page 326 1. Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise to 3. Extend the handle on the wheel wrench by pressing loosen the wheel wrench. the button and pulling on the end of the wrench. You must do this before using the wheel wrench. 2.
Page 327: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-68. 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen the plastic nut caps. You might need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them.
Page 328 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even 5.
Page 329 8. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 9. Remove the ﬂat tire. 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt. 5-73...
Page 330 CAUTION: CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose could fall off, causing a crash.
Page 331 14. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence, as shown, with the wheel wrench. Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque speciﬁcation after replacing.
Page 332: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 333 5. Raise the jack to 7. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the the height shown and compartment ﬂoor with the rear of the tire under lock the wrench onto the trim panel. The tire may not lay completely ﬂat. the jack.
Page 334 A. Cover B. Wing Nut C. Extension D. Flat Tire (valve stem up) E. Nut F. Jack G. Bolt The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-80. 5-78...
Page 335: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. To store the spare tire and jack in the compact spare tire compartment: 1.
Page 336: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire 4. Raise the jack to the height shown and lock the wrench onto the jack. CAUTION: Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured.
Page 337: Appearance Care
Appearance Care After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inﬂated. The compact spare is made Interior Cleaning to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can ﬁnish The vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is your trip and have the full-size tire repaired or replaced...
Page 338 When cleaning the vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners Products that remove odors from the vehicle’s speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. upholstery and clean the vehicle’s glass can be Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on obtained from your dealer/retailer. surfaces for which they were not intended.
Page 339: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst.
Page 340: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Care of Safety Belts Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, CAUTION: a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt.
Page 341: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often.
Page 342: Finish Care
Finish Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually by hand may be necessary to remove residue from needed.
Page 343: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on them because the surface could be damaged.
Page 344: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust repair or replacement, make sure the body repair control can collect on the underbody. If these are shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Page 345: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps identify the vehicle’s engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations, and replacement parts. See “Engine Speciﬁcations” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-100 for the vehicle’s engine code. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is on the inside of the glove box.
Page 346: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Add-On Electrical Equipment breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the have it ﬁxed.
Page 347: Fuses
Fuses Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 348 5-92...
Page 349 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage POWER IGN SENSOR Ignition Switch Power Mirrors MIRRORS STRG WHL Steering Wheel Illumination Electronic Power Steering ILLUM Cruise Control Switch, Passenger RUN/CRANK Not Used Airbag Status Indicator INSTALLED HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning RADIO Audio System BLOWER HIGH Blower - High Speed Relay INTERIOR...
Page 350: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuses Usage Fuses Usage ROOF/ SPARE FUSE Sunroof, Heated Seat Spare Fuse Holder HEAT SEAT HOLDER FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller Not Used INSTALLED Engine Compartment Fuse Block Not Used INSTALLED The vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and AIRBAG Airbag (Battery) features listed.
Page 351 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Air Conditioner Clutch Mass Airﬂow Sensor (LY7) Electronic Throttle Control Emission Transmission Control Module Left Headlamp Low-Beam Ignition 1 5-95...
Page 352 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Horn Rear Electrical Center 2 Right Headlamp Low-Beam Antilock Brake System Front Fog Lamps Body Control Module 2 Left Headlamp High-Beam Starter Right Headlamp High-Beam Electric Power Steering Engine Control Module BATT Transmission Control Module (LY7 & LE5) Battery Windshield Wiper Ignition Module (LE5);...
Page 353: Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Rear Compartment Fuse Block Relays Usage Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel Cooling Fan 2 Starter Run/Crank, Ignition Powertrain Air Conditioning Clutch High Beam Front Fog Lamps Horn Low-Beam Headlamp Windshield Wiper 1 The rear compartment fuse block is located in the Windshield Wiper 2 trunk of the vehicle.
Page 354 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Seat Controls Not Used Driver Seat Controls Emission 2, Canister Vent Solenoid Not Used 5-98...
Page 355 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Park Lamps, Instrument Panel Rear Defog Dimming Heated Mirrors Not Used Fuel Pump Not Used Not Used Relays Usage Sunroof Controls Rear Window Defogger Not Used Park Lamps Not Used Not Used Audio Ampliﬁer Not Used Heated Seat Controls Not Used Not Used...
Page 356: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 357 Capacities Application English Metric Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 5.0 qt 4.7 L 3.6L V6 Engine 5.5 qt 5.2 L Fuel Tank 16.3 gal 61.7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y *Transmission ﬂuid capacity is approximate. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-22 for information on checking ﬂuid level.
Page 358 ✍ NOTES 5-102...
Page 359 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 360: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good working Introduction condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You might drive very short distances only a few times Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and a week.
Page 361 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless should be performed when indicated. See Additional you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance equipment, have your dealer/retailer do these jobs. Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information.
Page 362: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for When the CHANGE OIL SOON message displays in “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, the Driver Information Center (DIC), service is required it is recommended that the ﬁrst service be for the vehicle.
Page 363 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 364: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 365: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). • An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i).
Page 366 (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any other be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see this service.
Page 367: Engine Oil Level Check
Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check ® Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL These owner checks and services should be performed coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure vehicle safety, on page 5-23.
Page 368: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or could move suddenly.
Page 369: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. •...
Page 370: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Hydraulic Power GM Power Steering Fluid Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part System in Canada 89021186). number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your (if equipped) dealer/retailer.
Page 371: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your Saturn retailer/dealer. Part Part Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 372: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 2.4L I4 Engine 6-14...
Page 373: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 374 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 375 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 376 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 377: Customer Assistance Information
Reporting Safety Defects to the Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......7-6 Canadian Government ........7-15 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ....7-15 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ..7-15 Roadside Assistance Program ......7-7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ....7-16 Scheduling Service Appointments .....7-9...
Page 378: Customer Assistance And Information
We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order before, during, and after the purchase of a Saturn vehicle, for total customer satisfaction. We call this the Saturn to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Difference.
Page 379 BBB Auto Line Program procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, Saturn and Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. its retailers offer the additional assistance of a neutral 4200 Wilson Boulevard...
Page 380 Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call General Motors Participation in the toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively, you may call Mediation/Arbitration Program the Saturn Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-1999, or you may write to: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have Mediation/Arbitration Program...
Page 381: Online Owner Center
• Online service and maintenance records • My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address • Find Saturn retailers for service nationwide and phone number for each of your preferred GM • dealers/retailers. Exclusive privileges and offers •...
Page 382: Customer Assistance For
Saturn Customer Communication Centre Telephone (TTY) Users General Motors of Canada Ltd. CA1-163-005 To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Saturn 1908 Colonel Sam Drive has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 for the Deaf) equipment in its Saturn Customer GMcanada.com...
Page 383: Roadside Assistance Program
For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s • Odometer reading, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number eligibility, visit your Saturn retailer or call the Saturn (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-553-6000. • Description of the problem Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-6000.
Page 384: Services Provided
Towing or services for vehicles driven on a • Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: non-public road or highway. Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer for warranty Services Speciﬁc to Canadian service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot Purchased Vehicles be driven.
Page 385: Scheduling Service Appointments
• Scheduling Service Appointments Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, By scheduling a service appointment and advising your and a copy of the repair orders.
Page 386: Courtesy Transportation
Warranty service can generally be completed while you To enhance your ownership experience, we and wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Saturn helps our participating retailers are proud to offer Courtesy to minimize your inconvenience by providing several Transportation, a customer support program for transportation options.
Page 387: Collision Damage Repair
Saturn reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New...
Page 388: Insuring Your Vehicle
Insuring Your Vehicle Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may comprehensive and collision insurance coverage.
Page 389: If A Crash Occurs
If a Crash Occurs • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. number, driver’s license number, vehicle license • plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Check to make sure that you are all right.
Page 390: Reporting Safety Defects
GM parts. Remember, recycled parts Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. in addition to notifying Saturn Corporation. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it could open live with the repair.
Page 391: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of A variety of publications are available to you. Saturn Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: service manuals are written for trained technicians,...
Page 392: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Owner Publications Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles. Your Saturn retailer or a qualiﬁed Information on how to obtain product bulletins and as technician may have to determine if a speciﬁc bulletin described below is applicable only in the ﬁfty U.S. states applies to your vehicle.
Page 393: Event Data Recorders
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts to the vehicle or the EDR. were buckled/fastened Saturn will not access this data or share it with others • How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the accelerator and/or brake pedal vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee;...
Page 394: Onstar
Navigation System openers. RFID technology in Saturn vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the Saturn system containing personal information.
Page 395 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ......3-31 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Antenna Backglass ........... 3-92 Accessory Power ..........2-23 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-92 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-18 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ......4-5 Adding Equipment to Your Warning Light ..........
Page 396 Audio System(s) ..........3-57 Bulb Replacement ........... 5-44 Audio Systems Fog Lamp ..........3-15 Radio Reception .......... 3-91 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-41 Rear Seat (RSA) ......... 3-86 Headlamp Aiming ........5-41 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........ 3-89 Headlamps ..........5-41 Automatic Climate Control System ..... 3-23 License Plate Lamps ........
Page 397 Check Climate Control System ........3-19 Engine Lamp ..........3-37 Outlet Adjustment ........3-26 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-10 Climate Control Systems Chemical Paint Spotting ........5-88 Automatic ........... 3-23 Child Restraints Clock, Setting ..........3-56 Infants and Young Children ......1-33 Collision Damage Repair ........
Page 398 Driving (cont.) Hill and Mountain Roads ......4-17 Damage Repair, Collision ......... 7-11 In Rain and on Wet Roads ......4-15 Data Recorders Loss of Control ........... 4-13 Event ............7-17 Off-Road Recovery ........4-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ......3-14 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....
Page 399 Engine Flash-to-Pass ........... 3-8 Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-20 Flat Tire ............5-67 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ... 3-37 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-68 Compartment Overview ........ 5-12 Flat Tire, Storing ..........5-76 Coolant ............5-23 Fluid Coolant Heater ..........2-25 Automatic Transmission ........
Page 400 Headlamps (cont.) High/Low Beam Changer ........ 3-8 Gage On Reminder ..........3-13 Speedometer ..........3-29 Range Adjustment ......... 1-7 Tachometer ..........3-29 Headlamps Off in Park ........3-13 Gages Heated Seats ........... 1-4 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-36 Heater ............3-19 Fuel ............
Page 401 Lights ............3-13 Airbag Readiness ........3-30 Jump Starting ..........5-37 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning .... 3-34 Brake System Warning ......... 3-33 Charging System ......... 3-32 Cruise Control ..........3-41 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ..... 3-35 Keyless Entry, Remote Operation ......2-5 Flash-to-Pass ..........
Page 402 Maintenance Navigation System, Privacy ......7-18 Footnotes ............. 6-7 Maintenance Schedule Convenience ..........2-49 Additional Required Services ......6-6 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-21 At Each Fuel Fill ........... 6-9 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Maintenance Record ........
Page 403 ® Outside PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer ....2-19 ® Automatic Dimming Mirror ......2-37 PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Heated Mirrors ..........2-37 Operation ........... 2-20 Power Mirrors ..........2-37 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ..5-4 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ..5-30 Phone ®...
Page 404 Radio(s) ............3-57 Replacement Bulbs ......... 5-44 Radios Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...... 6-13 Reception ........... 3-91 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ....7-15 Setting the Clock ......... 3-56 Reporting Safety Defects to the Theft-Deterrent ..........3-89 Canadian Government ........7-15 Range Adjustment, Headlamps ......
Page 405 Safety Defects Setting the Clock ..........3-56 Reporting to Canadian Government ....7-15 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-88 Reporting to Saturn ........7-15 Shifting Reporting to the U.S. Government ....7-14 Out of Park ..........2-32 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......iii Shifting Into Park ..........
Page 406 Storage Tire Garment Hooks ........... 2-49 Pressure Light ..........3-36 Storage Areas Tires ............. 5-45 Center Console ........... 2-49 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ......5-87 Convenience Net ......... 2-49 Buying New Tires ........5-61 Cupholders ..........2-48 Chains ............5-66 Glove Box ..........2-48 Changing a Flat Tire ........
Page 407 Towing Recreational Vehicle ........4-26 Vehicle Towing a Trailer .......... 4-30 Control ............4-3 Your Vehicle ..........4-26 Loading ............4-21 Traction Running While Parked ........2-34 Control System (TCS) ........4-8 Symbols ............iii Traction Control System ........3-34 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ....
Page 408 Windshield Washer ............3-9 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-27 Washer Fluid ..........5-32 Warnings Wiper Blade Replacement ......5-44 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-45 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-86 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Wiper Fuses ..........5-90 Safety and Symbols .........

Saturn 2009 AURA Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Seats and Restraint System

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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