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• If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service is taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver's name, the service's name, and the phone number. • Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. • Gather the important information you need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver's license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. • If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with "no fault" insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. • Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a Saturn retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. • Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts are not covered by your GM vehicle warranty. 451

Section	Page
2007 Saturn VUE BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	10
Power Seat	10
Manual Lumbar	11
Heated Seats	11
Manual Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	15
Passenger Folding Seatback	16
Rear Seats	18
Split Folding Rear Seat	18
Safety Belts	20
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	20
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Driver Position	26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	35
Right Front Passenger Position	35
Rear Seat Passengers	36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	39
Safety Belt Pretensioners	41
Safety Belt Extender	41
Child Restraints	42
Older Children	42
Infants and Young Children	45
Child Restraint Systems	49
Where to Put the Restraint	53
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	66
Airbag System	71
Where Are the Airbags?	75
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	80
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	80
Passenger Sensing System	82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	89
Restraint System Check	90
Checking the Restraint Systems	90
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	91
Features and Controls	93
Keys	95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	96
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	97
Doors and Locks	100
Door Locks	100
Power Door Locks	101
Delayed Locking	101
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	101
Rear Door Security Locks	102
Lockout Protection	103
Liftgate	103
Windows	104
Power Windows	105
Sun Visors	106
Theft-Deterrent Systems	107
Content Theft-Deterrent	107
Passlock®	108
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	109
New Vehicle Break-In	109
Ignition Positions	109
Starting the Engine	111
Engine Coolant Heater	113
Automatic Transaxle Operation	114
Manual Transaxle Operation	117
Parking Brake	119
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	120
Shifting Out of Park (P)	121
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	122
Parking Over Things That Burn	122
Engine Exhaust	123
Running the Engine While Parked	124
Mirrors	125
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	125
Outside Power Mirrors	127
Outside Convex Mirror	128
OnStar® System	128
Storage Areas	132
Glove Box	132
Cupholder(s)	132
Floor Console Storage Area	132
Center Console Storage Area	132
Cargo Area	132
Roof Rack System	134
Sunroof	136
Instrument Panel	137
Instrument Panel Overview	140
Hazard Warning Flashers	142
Horn	142
Tilt Wheel	142
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	143
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	143
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	144
Flash-to-Pass	144
Windshield Wipers	144
Windshield Washer	145
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	146
Cruise Control	146
Headlamps	149
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	150
Automatic Headlamp System	151
Fog Lamps	152
Interior Lamps	152
Instrument Panel Brightness	152
Dome Lamp	153
Entry Lighting	153
Map Lamps	153
Footwell Lamps	153
Battery Run-Down Protection	154
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	154
Cigarette Lighter	155
Climate Controls	155
Climate Control System	155
Outlet Adjustment	159
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	159
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	161
Instrument Panel Cluster	162
Speedometer and Odometer	163
Trip Odometer	163
Tachometer	164
Safety Belt Reminder Light	164
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	165
Airbag Readiness Light	165
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	166
Battery Warning Light	169
Up-Shift Light	169
Brake System Warning Light	170
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	171
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	172
Low Traction Light	173
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	173
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	174
Low Coolant Warning Light	174
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	175
Oil Pressure Light	178
Change Engine Oil Light	179
Security Light	179
Reduced Engine Power Light	179
Highbeam On Light	180
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	180
Gate Ajar Light	180
Service Vehicle Soon Light	180
Fuel Gage	181
Low Fuel Warning Light	181
Audio System(s)	182
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)	183
Setting the Time (With Date Display)	184
Radio with CD (Base)	186
Radio with CD (MP3)	192
Radio with CD and DVD	202
Using an MP3	202
XM Radio Messages	209
Rear Seat Entertainment System	211
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	223
Radio Reception	224
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	225
Care of the CD and DVD Player	225
Fixed Mast Antenna	225
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	225
Driving Your Vehicle	227
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	228
Driver Behavior	228
Driving Environment	229
Vehicle Design	229
Defensive Driving	230
Drunken Driving	231
Control of a Vehicle	234
Braking	234
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	235
Braking in Emergencies	237
Traction Control System (TCS)	238
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	239
Steering	240
Off-Road Recovery	243
Passing	243
Loss of Control	245
Off-Road Driving	247
Driving at Night	262
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	264
City Driving	267
Freeway Driving	268
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	269
Highway Hypnosis	270
Hill and Mountain Roads	270
Winter Driving	272
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	276
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	277
Recovery Hook	277
Loading Your Vehicle	279
Towing	284
Towing Your Vehicle	284
Recreational Vehicle Towing	285
Towing a Trailer	290
Service and Appearance Care	301
Service	304
Accessories and Modifications	304
California Proposition 65 Warning	305
Doing Your Own Service Work	305
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	306
Fuel	306
Gasoline Octane	306
Gasoline Specifications	306
California Fuel	307
Additives	307
Fuels in Foreign Countries	308
Filling the Tank	309
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	311
Checking Things Under the Hood	312
Hood Release	313
Engine Compartment Overview	314
Engine Oil	318
Engine Oil Life System	323
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	324
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.2L L4 Engine)	327
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.5L V6 Engine)	328
Manual Transaxle Fluid	330
Hydraulic Clutch	331
Engine Coolant	331
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	334
Engine Overheating	334
Cooling System	336
Windshield Washer Fluid	341
Brakes	343
Battery	347
Jump Starting	348
All-Wheel Drive	353
Headlamp Aiming	355
Bulb Replacement	358
Halogen Bulbs	358
Headlamps	358
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	361
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	362
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	363
License Plate Lamp	364
Replacement Bulbs	364
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	364
Tires	366
Tire Sidewall Labeling	367
Tire Terminology and Definitions	371
Inflation - Tire Pressure	374
Tire Inspection and Rotation	375
When It Is Time for New Tires	377
Buying New Tires	377
Different Size Tires and Wheels	379
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	380
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	382
Wheel Replacement	382
Tire Chains	384
If a Tire Goes Flat	385
Changing a Flat Tire	386
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	387
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	391
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	397
Compact Spare Tire	398
Appearance Care	399
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	399
Fabric/Carpet	400
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	401
Care of Safety Belts	402
Weatherstrips	402
Washing Your Vehicle	402
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	403
Finish Care	403
Windshield and Wiper Blades	404
Aluminum Wheels	404
Tires	405
Sheet Metal Damage	405
Finish Damage	405
Underbody Maintenance	406
Chemical Paint Spotting	406
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	407
Vehicle Identification	408
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	408
Service Parts Identification Label	408
Electrical System	409
Add-On Electrical Equipment	409
Windshield Wiper Fuses	409
Power Windows and Other Power Options	409
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	409
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	410
Underhood Fuse Block	411
Capacities and Specifications	414
Maintenance Schedule	417
Maintenance Schedule	418
Introduction	418
Maintenance Requirements	418
Your Vehicle and the Environment	418
Using the Maintenance Schedule	418
Scheduled Maintenance	420
Additional Required Services	423
Maintenance Footnotes	425
Owner Checks and Services	427
At Each Fuel Fill	428
At Least Once a Month	428
At Least Once a Year	429
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	432
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	434
Engine Drive Belt Routing	435
Maintenance Record	436
Customer Assistance Information	439
Customer Assistance and Information	440
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	440
Online Owner Center	443
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	444
Customer Assistance Offices	444
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	445
Roadside Assistance Program	445
Collision Damage Repair	448
Reporting Safety Defects	452
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	452
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	453
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn	453
Service Publications Ordering Information	453
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	455
Event Data Recorders	455
OnStar	456
Navigation System	456
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	456

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•

If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where

the towing service is taking it. Get a card

from the tow truck operator or write down the

driver’s name, the service’s name, and the

phone number.

•

Remove any valuables from your vehicle

before it is towed away. Make sure this

includes your insurance information and

registration if you keep these items in your

vehicle.

•

Gather the important information you need

from the other driver. Things like name,

address, phone number, driver’s license

number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,

model and model year, Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN), insurance company and

policy number, and a general description

of the damage to the other vehicle.

•

If possible, call your insurance company from

the scene of the accident. They will walk you

through the information they need. If they ask

for a police report, phone or go to the police

department headquarters the next day and you

can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In

some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance

laws, a report may not be necessary. This is

especially true if there are no injuries and both

vehicles are driveable.

•

Choose a reputable collision repair facility for

your vehicle. Whether you select a Saturn

retailer or a private collision repair facility to fix

the damage, make sure you are comfortable

with them. Remember, you will have to feel

comfortable with their work for a long time.

•

Once you have an estimate, read it carefully

and make sure you understand what work will

be performed on your vehicle. If you have a

question, ask for an explanation. Reputable

shops welcome this opportunity.

Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair

Process

In the event that your vehicle requires damage

repairs, GM recommends that you take an active

role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined

repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there,

or have it towed there. Specify to the facility

that any required replacement collision parts

be original equipment parts, either new Genuine

GM parts or recycled original GM parts.

Remember, recycled parts are not covered by

your GM vehicle warranty.

451