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9-36 Fuses 8 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 Vehicle Service and Care Usage Horn Door Locks Foglamps Windshield Wipers (high speed) Windshield Wipers (low speed) Antilock Brake System, Brake Lamp Switch Vacuum Pump Starter Air Conditioning Clutch Engine Control Module (ECM) (Main Relay) ECM (Battery) Fuel Pump/Injectors 27 28 29 30 32 34 35 36 Fuses 26 Usage ECM (Sensor and Actuators) Power Steering Automatic Transmission (Battery) Automatic Transmission (Ignition) ECM (Ignition) Brake Switch Steering Column Module Radio OnStar™ Module/ OnStar™ Interface Module/Display Rear Compartment Fuse Block To open the liftgate, See Liftgate on page 2-6. The rear compartment fuse block is located on the left side of the cargo area behind a cover.

Section	Page
2008 Saturn Astra BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraints	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Seat Height Adjuster	6
Lumbar Seat Adjustment	7
Reclining Seatbacks	7
Head Restraints	9
Heated Seats	10
Rear Seats	11
Rear Seat Operation	11
Safety Belts	12
Safety Belts	12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	16
Lap-Shoulder Belt	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Safety Belt Extender	26
Safety Belt Check	26
Care of Safety Belts	26
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	27
Airbag System	27
Airbag System	27
Where Are the Airbags?	29
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	31
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	32
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	32
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	33
Passenger Sensing System	34
Servicing Your Airbag?Equipped Vehicle	38
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag?Equipped Vehicle	39
Airbag System Check	40
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	40
Child Restraints	41
Older Children	41
Infants and Young Children	42
Child Restraint Systems	45
Where to Put the Restraint	47
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	49
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	54
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	54
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat)	57
Keys, Doors and Windows	61
Keys	62
Keys	62
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	63
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	64
Doors and Locks	65
Door Locks	65
Power Door Locks	65
Rear Door Security Locks	66
Liftgate	66
Theft-Deterrent Systems	67
Theft-Deterrent Systems	67
Immobilizer	67
Immobilizer Operation	68
Content Theft-Deterrent	69
Windows	70
Windows	70
Power Windows	70
Sun Visors	71
Mirrors	72
Manual Rearview Mirror	72
Outside Mirror(s)	72
Outside Power Mirror(s)	72
Sunroof	73
Sunroof	73
Storage	75
Storage	75
Glove Box	75
Cupholders	75
Cargo Cover	75
Cargo Tie Downs	75
Instruments and Controls	77
Instrument Panel Overview	78
Instrument Panel Overview	78
Hazard Warning Flashers	80
Horn	80
Tilt Wheel	80
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	80
Cruise Control	81
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	84
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	84
Flash-to-Pass	84
Windshield Wipers	85
Windshield Washer	86
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	86
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	86
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	87
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	87
Instrument Panel Cluster	88
Speedometer and Odometer	89
Trip Odometer(s)	89
Tachometer	89
Safety Belt Reminders	90
Airbag Readiness Light	90
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	91
Charging System Light	93
Brake System Warning Light	93
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	94
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	95
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	95
Tire Pressure Light	95
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	96
Oil Pressure Light	98
Low Oil Level Light	99
Winter Driving Mode Light	99
Fog Lamp Light	99
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	100
Cruise Control Light	100
Highbeam On Light	100
Door Ajar Light	100
Service Vehicle Soon Light	100
Fuel Gage	101
Low Fuel Warning Light	101
Driver Information Center (DIC)	102
Driver Information Center (DIC)	102
DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC and Audio)	103
DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC and Audio)	107
DIC Warnings and Messages (Base and Uplevel Systems)	113
OnStar® System	114
OnStar® System	114
Lighting	119
Lighting	119
Exterior Lamps Controls	119
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	120
Delayed Headlamps	120
Fog Lamps	120
Instrument Panel Brightness	121
Dome Lamp(s)	121
Entry Lighting	121
Reading Lamps	121
Rear Compartment Lamp	122
Battery Run-Down Protection	122
Infotainment	123
Audio System(s)	123
Audio System(s)	123
Radio(s)	124
Theft-Deterrent Feature	146
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	146
Radio Reception	147
Fixed Mast Antenna	147
Climate Controls	149
Climate Controls	149
Climate Control System	149
Outlet Adjustment	152
Driving and Operating	153
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	154
New Vehicle Break?In	154
Ignition Positions	154
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	155
Starting the Engine	155
Engine Heater	156
Automatic Transmission Operation	157
Manual Transmission Operation	161
Parking Brake	162
Shifting Into Park	163
Shifting Out of Park	165
Parking the Vehicle	165
Parking Over Things That Burn	165
Engine Exhaust	166
Running the Vehicle While Parked	166
Driving Your Vehicle	168
Defensive Driving	168
Drunk Driving	168
Control of a Vehicle	169
Braking	169
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	170
StabiliTrak® System	171
Steering	172
Off?Road Recovery	174
Passing	175
Loss of Control	175
Driving at Night	176
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	177
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	178
Highway Hypnosis	178
Hill and Mountain Roads	178
Winter Driving	179
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	181
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	182
Loading the Vehicle	182
Fuel	187
Fuel	187
Gasoline Octane	187
Gasoline Specifications	187
California Fuel	187
Additives	188
Fuels in Foreign Countries	188
Filling the Tank	189
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	190
Vehicle Service and Care	191
Service	192
Service	192
Accessories and Modifications	193
California Proposition 65 Warning	193
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	193
Doing Your Own Service Work	194
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	194
Owner Checks	195
Owner Checks	195
Hood Release	195
Engine Compartment Overview	196
Engine Oil	197
Engine Oil Life System	199
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	201
Automatic Transmission Fluid	202
Manual Transmission Fluid	202
Hydraulic Clutch	202
Engine Coolant	202
Pressure Cap	205
Engine Overheating	205
Cooling System	206
Power Steering Fluid	210
Windshield Washer Fluid	210
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	211
Brakes	212
Battery	215
Headlamp Aiming	216
Headlamp Aiming	216
Bulb Replacement	218
Bulb Replacement	218
Halogen Bulbs	218
Front Turn Signal Lamps	218
Taillamps (Five-Door Hatchback)	219
Taillamps (Three-Door Hatchback)	220
License Plate Lamp	222
Replacement Bulbs	223
Electrical System	223
Add-On Electrical Equipment	223
Headlamp Wiring	223
Windshield Wiper Fuses	224
Power Windows and Other Power Options	224
Fuses	224
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	224
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	226
Tires	228
Tires	228
Winter Tires	229
Tire Sidewall Labeling	230
Tire Terminology and Definitions	233
Inflation - Tire Pressure	236
High-Speed Operation	237
Tire Pressure Monitor System	238
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	240
Tire Inspection and Rotation	241
When It Is Time for New Tires	243
Buying New Tires	244
Different Size Tires and Wheels	245
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	246
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	248
Wheel Replacement	248
Tire Chains	249
Tire Changing	250
If a Tire Goes Flat	250
Changing a Flat Tire	250
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	251
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	252
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	256
Compact Spare Tire	257
Jump Starting	258
Jump Starting	258
Towing	262
Towing Your Vehicle	262
Recreational Vehicle Towing	262
Towing a Trailer	262
Appearance Care	262
Interior Cleaning	262
Exterior Cleaning	265
Sheet Metal Damage	268
Finish Damage	269
Underbody Maintenance	269
Chemical Paint Spotting	269
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	270
Technical Data	273
Vehicle Identification	273
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	273
Service Parts Identification Label	273
Capacities and Specifications	274
Capacities and Specifications	274
Customer Information	277
Customer Information	277
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	277
Online Owner Center	280
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	280
Customer Assistance Offices	281
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	281
Roadside Assistance Program	281
Scheduling Service Appointments	284
Courtesy Transportation	284
Collision Damage Repair	286
Reporting Safety Defects	289
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	289
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	290
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn	290
Service Publications Ordering Information	290
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	291
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	291
Event Data Recorders	292
OnStar®	293
Navigation System	293
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	293