Saturn VUE 2008 Manuals

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Saturn VUE 2008 Owner's Manual (400 pages)

Brand: Saturn | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

1
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

5
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  5
- Head Restraints
  
  6
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Manual Seats
    8
  - Seat Height Adjuster
    8
  - Power Seat
    9
  - Manual Lumbar
    10
  - Heated Seats
    10
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    10
  - Passenger Folding Seatback
    13
- Rear Seats
  
  16
  - Split Folding Rear Seat
    16
- Safety Belts
  
  18
- Child Restraints
  
  37
- Airbag System
  
  59
- Restraint System Check
  
  74
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    74
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    74
Section 2 Features and Controls

76
- Features and Controls
  
  76
- Keys
  
  78
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    79
    
    Operation
    79
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    81
- Doors and Locks
  
  84
  - Door Locks
    84
  - Power Door Locks
    85
  - Delayed Locking
    85
  - Automatic Door Lock
    85
  - Automatic Door Unlock
    85
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    85
  - Lockout Protection
    86
  - Liftgate
    86
- Windows
  
  88
  - Power Windows
    88
  - Sun Visors
    90
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  91
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    91
  - PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
    92
    
    Operation
    92
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  94
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    94
  - Ignition Positions
    94
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    95
  - Starting the Engine
    96
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    97
  - Automatic Transmission Operation (Base)
    98
  - Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel)
    100
  - Parking Brake
    104
  - Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic
    105
    
    Transmission)
    105
  - Shifting out of PARK (P)
    106
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    107
  - Engine Exhaust
    107
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    108
- Mirrors
  
  109
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    109
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    109
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    109
- Onstar ® System
  
  111
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  114
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    114
    
    (With One Triangular LED)
    114
- Storage Areas
  
  119
  - Glove Box
    119
  - Cupholder(S)
    119
  - Instrument Panel Storage
    119
  - Sunglasses Storage Compartment
    119
  - Front Storage Area
    120
  - Center Console Storage
    120
  - Luggage Carrier
    121
  - Rear Seat Armrest
    122
  - Convenience Net
    122
  - Cargo Cover
    122
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    123
  - Cargo Management System
    123
- Sunroof
  
  125
Section 3 Instrument Panel

126
- Instrument Panel
  
  126
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  128
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    130
  - Horn
    131
  - Tilt Wheel
    131
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    131
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    132
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    133
  - Flash-To-Pass
    133
  - Windshield Wipers
    133
  - Rainsense™ II Wipers
    134
  - Windshield Washer
    134
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    135
  - Cruise Control
    136
  - Exterior Lamps
    138
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    139
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    139
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    140
  - Fog Lamps
    140
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    141
  - Dome Lamp
    141
  - Entry Lighting
    141
  - Reading Lamps
    141
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    142
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    142
- Climate Controls
  
  143
  - Climate Control System
    143
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    146
  - Outlet Adjustment
    150
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    150
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  153
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    153
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    155
  - Trip Odometer
    155
  - Tachometer
    155
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    155
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    156
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    157
  - Charging System Light
    159
  - Brake System Warning Light
    159
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    160
  - Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light
    161
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    161
  - Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light
    161
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    162
  - Tire Pressure Light
    162
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    163
  - Oil Pressure Light
    166
  - Low Oil Level Light
    166
  - Change Engine Oil Light
    167
  - Security Light
    167
  - Fog Lamp Light
    167
    
    Cruise Control Light
    167
    
    Reduced Engine Power Light
    168
    
    Highbeam on Light
    168
    
    Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
    168
    
    All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light
    169
    
    Gate Ajar Light
    169
    
    Door Ajar Light
    169
    
    Service Vehicle Soon Light
    169
    
    Fuel Gage
    170
    
    Low Fuel Warning Light
    170
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  172
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    172
  - DIC Compass
    173
    
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- Audio System(S)
  
  175
  - Setting the Clock
    175
  - Radio(S)
    177
  - Using an MP3
    185
  - XM Radio Messages
    190
  - Navigation/Radio System
    191
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    191
  - Radio Reception
    192
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    192
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    193
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

194
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  194
  - Driving Your Vehicle
    195
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  195
  - Driver Behavior
    195
  - Driving Environment
    195
  - Vehicle Design
    195
  - Defensive Driving
    196
  - Drunk Driving
    196
  - Control of a Vehicle
    197
  - Braking
    198
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    198
  - Braking in Emergencies
    199
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    199
  - Electronic Stability Program
    200
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    202
  - Steering
    202
  - Off-Road Recovery
    205
  - Passing
    205
  - Loss of Control
    205
  - Off-Road Driving
    206
  - Driving at Night
    217
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    218
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    219
  - Highway Hypnosis
    219
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    220
  - Winter Driving
    221
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    224
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    224
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    225
- Towing
  
  231
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    231
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    231
  - Towing a Trailer
    234
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

243
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  243
- Service
  
  245
- Fuel
  
  248
  - Gasoline Octane
    248
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    248
  - California Fuel
    248
  - Additives
    249
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    250
  - Filling the Tank
    250
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    252
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  253
  - Hood Release
    253
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    254
  - Engine Oil
    260
  - Engine Oil Life System
    263
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    264
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    266
  - Engine Coolant
    266
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    269
  - Engine Overheating
    269
  - Cooling System
    270
  - Power Steering Fluid
    275
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    276
  - Brakes
    277
  - Battery
    279
  - Jump Starting
    280
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  285
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  288
- Bulb Replacement
  
  291
  - Halogen Bulbs
    291
  - Headlamps
    291
  - Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
    292
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    293
  - License Plate Lamp
    294
  - Replacement Bulbs
    294
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  295
- Tires
  
  297
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    298
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    301
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    304
  - High-Speed Operation
    305
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    306
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    307
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    310
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    311
  - Buying New Tires
    312
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    314
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    315
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    316
  - Wheel Replacement
    317
  - Tire Chains
    318
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    318
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    319
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    320
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    323
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    328
  - Compact Spare Tire
    329
- Appearance Care
  
  331
  - Interior Cleaning
    331
  - Fabric/Carpet
    332
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    332
  - Care of Safety Belts
    333
  - Weatherstrips
    333
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    333
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    334
  - Finish Care
    334
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    335
  - Aluminum Wheels
    335
  - Tires
    336
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    336
    
    Finish Damage
    337
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    337
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    337
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    337
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  339
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    339
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    339
- Electrical System
  
  340
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    340
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    340
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    340
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    340
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    340
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    346
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  351
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

353
- Maintenance Schedule
  353
  - Maintenance Schedule
    354
  - Introduction
    354
  - Maintenance Requirements
    354
  - Your Vehicle and the Environment
    354
  - Using the Maintenance Schedule
    354
  - Scheduled Maintenance
    355
  - Additional Required Services
    357
  - Maintenance Footnotes
    359
  - Owner Checks and Services
    360
  - At each Fuel Fill
    361
  - At Least Once a Month
    361
  - At Least Once a Year
    362
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    364
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    365
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    367
  - Maintenance Record
    368
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

370
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  370
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  371
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    371
  - Online Owner Center
    373
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    374
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    374
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    374
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    375
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    377
  - Courtesy Transportation
    377
  - Collision Damage Repair
    379
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  383
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  386
  - Event Data Recorders
    386
  - Onstar
    387
  - Navigation System
    387
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    387
- Index
  
  388

Saturn VUE 2008 Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

Brand: Saturn | Category: Automobile | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
1
DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel

2
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  3
- Driver Information Center
  4
Safety & Security

5
Comfort

6
Entertainment

9
Convenience

12
- Automatic Headlamp System
  12
- CONVENIENCE Automatic Headlamp System
  12
- Wipers and Washers
  13
- Universal Home Remote
  14
- Cruise Control
  14
- Power Windows
  15
- Power Mirrors
  15
- Accessory Power Outlets
  15
- Center Console Features
  16
- Front Storage Compartment
  16
- Folding Passenger Seats
  16
- Rear Seat Clothes Hooks
  17
- Cargo Management System
  17
- Remote Vehicle Start
  17
Performance & Maintenance

18
- Tapshift Manual Shift Mode
  18
- Electronic Range Selection
  18
- Stability Control
  18
- System
  18
- Stabilitrak Stability Control System
  18
- Tire Pressure Monitor
  19
- Spare Tire
  19
- Resetting the Oil Life System
  19
Owner Information

20
- Roadside Assistance
  20
- My Saturn
  20

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Saturn VUE 2008 Owner's Manual (400 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Head Restraints

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Index

Saturn VUE 2008 Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

Table of Contents

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Safety & Security

Comfort

Entertainment

Convenience

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