2008 Saturn VUE Owner's Manual
2008 Saturn VUE Manual
2008 Saturn VUE manual content summary:
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2008 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 2
MI 48207 SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name VUE are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Saturn reserves the right to make changes after - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 3
to end to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. Pictures and words work together to explain things. Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 4
this damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. iv - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-72 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-73 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Manual Seats ...1-4 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-5 Power Seat ...1-5 Manual Lumbar ...1-6 Heated Seats - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 6
vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. {CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 7
it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint not designed to be removed. Active Head Restraint System The vehicle has an active head restraint system in the front outboard seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 8
lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Try to move the seat with your body - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 9
If your vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seat near the front of the seat cushion. Power Seat a: To adjust the seat: Move the seat forward or rearward. To raise the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 10
vehicles with heated front seats the controls are located on the center console. To operate the heated seats the engine must be running. M (Heated Seat): heated seat. Press this button to turn on the The light on the button will come on to indicate that the feature is working. Press the button to - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 11
it is locked. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 12
to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat. • To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. • To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 13
your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-9 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 14
in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving. To fold the seatback, do the following: 1. Lower the head restraint all the way. 2. Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat as far back as it will go and release the bar - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 15
3. Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, up fully and fold the seatback forward until it disengages. 4. Continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in the folded position. 5. Pull up on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1-11 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 16
raise the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, up fully and push up on the seatback. 2. Continue raising the seatback until the seatback re-engages. Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat The rear split bench seatbacks can be folded forward - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 17
unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 1. Unbuckle all three safety belts and put the front seatback in an upright position. 2. Lift the lever located on the top of the seatback to release the seatback and fold the seatback forward. To - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 18
CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Your vehicle has indicators as - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 19
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. 1-15 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-16 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 21
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. 1-17 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 22
driver, and I never drive far from home, not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about 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. The shoulder belt locks if there is a - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 24
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. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. 1-20 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Q: 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 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Q: 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. Always buckle your belt - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Q: 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 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Q: 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 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 29
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. You might also slide under the lap over the shoulder and across the chest. A: The belt is behind the body. 1-25 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 30
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. A: The belt is twisted across the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 31
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. Pick up locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature may affect the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 32
button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. When the safety belt is not in use, slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall. Before you - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 33
has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash, you will need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 34
away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage location, which is a pocket on the side of the seat. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 35
belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide. Store the comfort guide in its storage location - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. A pregnant woman - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Child Restraints Older Children 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 until the child passes the below fit test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 38
internal injuries in a crash. Also see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-27. According to accident statistics, and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. In a crash, children who are not - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 39
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 40
and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 41
the protection that a child restraint system can provide. {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 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 42
seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in appropriate infant restraints. A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 43
rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 44
properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 45
be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 46
seat, even if the airbag is off. CAUTION: (Continued) If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back even if the airbag is off. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 47
system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a in your vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 48
instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations restraint during driving or in - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 49
safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-41 for additional information. The top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seatback. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 50
. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. 1-46 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 51
tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 52
the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 53
Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-43 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether Restraint in a Rear Seat Position When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 54
Put the Restraint on page 1-41. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 55
vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-41. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. See - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 56
be secured in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. CAUTION: (Continued) If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-43 for top tether anchor locations. 1-52 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 57
light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 58
to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint vehicle does not have a rear seat and your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 59
no rear seat is available, do not install a child restraint in this vehicle and check with your dealer/retailer. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. Airbag System Your - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 60
the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are "supplemental restraints" to the safety belts. All airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. {CAUTION: Be sure that cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 61
you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 62
an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 63
The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. 1-59 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 64
not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 65
flate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). • If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object. Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design. 1-61 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 66
hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. For seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact. In a rollover event, roof-rail airbag deployment is determined by the direction of the roll. 1-62 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 67
bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with seat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag modules in the side of - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 68
several minutes. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-63. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 69
not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 70
The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Accident - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 71
. If no rear seat is available, do not install a child restraint in this vehicle, and check with your dealer/retailer. The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 72
-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off, remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters or seat - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 73
belt go back all the way and start again. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 74
end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 75
sensors that are part of the passenger's seat. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Light on page 3-33 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 77
to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 78
✍ NOTES 1-74 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 79
Positions ...2-18 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-19 Starting the Engine ...2-20 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation (Base) ...2-22 Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel) ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-28 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-29 Shifting - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Section 2 Features and Controls Luggage Carrier ...2-46 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-47 Convenience Net ...2-47 Cargo Cover ...2-47 Cargo Tie Downs ...2-48 Cargo Management System ...2-48 Sunroof ...2-49 Storage Areas ...2-43 Glove Box ...2-43 Cupholders ...2-44 Instrument Panel Storage ...2-44 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 81
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 they could be seriously injured or killed if - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 82
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • Check the transmitter's battery. See "Battery Replacement - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 83
within five seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. Without Remote Start Shown (With Remote Start Similar) L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release Lto locate your vehicle. The turn signal - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 84
if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, change the battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 85
up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position. If your vehicle has an automatic climate control system, during remote start, the climate control system will default to a heating - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 86
running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with one time extension has been done, the vehicle must be started with the key. After the key is removed from the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 87
are located on the driver's door. • To unlock the doors, press the right side of the switch. • Remove the wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may manual door lock. The automatic door lock feature cannot be disabled. 2-9 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Unlock The doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 89
or the power door lock switch. Liftgate Operation with Loss of Power To open the liftgate if the vehicle's battery is disconnected or the voltage is low, access the release lever. Remove the interior trim cover on the inside of the liftgate. Use a tool to push the lever on the latch until the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 90
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 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 91
The window switches for all doors are located on the driver's door. {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys 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 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 92
on and off. o (Window Lockout): Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light is located near the center of the instrument panel. Sun Visors To block out glare, swing the sun visor down. You can also detach the driver's sun visor from the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 93
vehicles started with the remote start feature only) are closed. The security light manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound when it should, but the vehicle's headlamps flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 94
-Key® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the PASS - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 95
not start, see your dealer/retailer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of the original key being turned to the LOCK/OFF position. The security light will - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 96
locks the steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transmission. This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. If the steering wheel is locked, move it from right to left and turn the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. • Do not tow - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 97
some instrument panel warning lights. The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. START: This position starts the engine - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 98
. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 99
work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 100
a Trailer on page 4-44. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from PARK (P) when the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 101
running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle. DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel economy for - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 102
Manual Shift Mode (MSM) (Automatic Transmission) To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) rearward to the MANUAL MODE (M). The six-speed transmission will downshift to a lower gear and the instrument panel gear change, or detects a problem with the transmission, - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 103
an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The regular brakes must be applied first and then the shift lever button pressed before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 104
running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle. DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel economy for - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 105
appropriate for the vehicle speed: Manual Shift Mode (MSM) (Automatic Transmission) To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) to the left into the manual gate. While driving in manual shift mode, the transmission will remain in the driver gear selected. When - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 106
the shift lever to the DRIVE (D) position. Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the driver's seat. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 107
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 108
called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-29. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 109
towing service. • Prevent ignition key removal unless the battery. If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-37 for more information. To shift out of PARK (P) use the following: 1. Apply the brake - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 110
fied improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and • place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 111
to move it up or down and side to side. Press and hold the button, located on the mirror, for about three seconds to turn the automatic dimming feature on or off. The indicator light comes on when this feature is active. The automatic dimming feature turns on each time the vehicle is started. 2-33 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 112
outside power mirror control is located on the driver inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. It also makes things, like other vehicles, look farther - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 113
you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar at - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) (If equipped) Available Services included with Directions & Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan Services • Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or OnStar - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 115
location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information (Only available in the continental U.S.). How OnStar Service Works - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Location information about your vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. Your vehicle must have a working electrical system (including adequate battery power) for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 117
" later in this section. If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator light above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 118
and do not repeat this step to program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Hold the end the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by that you would like to use to control the garage door and the hand-held - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 119
Home Remote indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with the programming Steps 6 through 8. It may be helpful to have another person available to assist with the remaining steps. 6. After Steps 1 through 5 have been completed, locate inside the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 120
Remote button, chosen in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and garage door. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin after several seconds of transmission. This may not you live, replace Step 3 under Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 121
at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Home Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with unlock it. The glove box divider can be removed. The slots on the left side are for storing the divider. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 122
the cupholders behind the center console, push the button. Instrument Panel Storage Your vehicle has a storage area located to left of the steering wheel. Pull down on the handle to access. There is a storage area located under the front passenger's seat. To access, lift up on the end of the tray - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 123
Center Console Storage To open the cover of the rear storage area, push the button located at the top. Your vehicle has a center console with an upper, lower and rear storage area. To access the upper storage area, lift up on - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 124
something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier - like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth - the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 125
may have a cargo cover. It can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Pull the cover toward the rear of the vehicle and place each end in the slots provided. To install the cover, place each end of the cover in the holes behind the rear seat. To remove the cover, pull both ends - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Cargo Tie Downs There are four cargo tie-downs located in the rear compartment of the vehicle, that can be used to net and mesh pocket. The adapters are used to hold the net. Slide the adapters to the desired location on the upper and lower groove of the rail and turn the handle up to lock it in - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 127
sunroof. Push down on the switch to close it. The sunshade must be manually opened and closed when the sunroof is in the vent position. To operate the sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-19. 2-49 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 128
✍ NOTES 2-50 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 129
19 Automatic Climate Control System ...3-23 Outlet Adjustment ...3-28 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-28 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-31 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-32 Trip Odometer ...3-32 Tachometer ...3-32 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-32 Airbag - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Radio Antenna System ...3-71 Low Oil Level Light ...3-44 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-44 Security Light ...3-44 Fog Lamp Light ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-45 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-45 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-46 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 131
✍ NOTES 3-3 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 132
Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 133
) on page 2-22 or Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel) on page 2-25. R. Climate Control. See Climate Control System on page 3-19. S. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. T. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 134
warn the police and others that you have a problem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is on the instrument panel. Tilt Wheel The vehicle has a tilt steering wheel which can be adjusted before driving. Press the button to make the front and - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 135
until the arrow starts to flash and release the lever. The turn signal flashes automatically three times. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 136
change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, push the turn signal lever all the way towards the instrument panel and release it. This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-50. Heavy snow or ice can - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 137
; for fewer wipes, select the lower settings located closer to the off position on the multifunction lever. The rainsensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from the off setting to the high speed setting according to the weather conditions. The wipers can be left in a rainsense - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-23. This activation begins four heated wash/wipe cycles. The first heated wash/wipe cycle can take up to 40 seconds to occur, depending on outside temperature. After the first wash/ wipe cycle, it can take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining condition. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 139
dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 140
turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button comes on. 2. Get to the speed desired. 3. Press the thumbwheel toward −SET and release it. The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the brakes are applied - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 141
go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle's speed, load, and slower. • Step lightly on the brake pedal or clutch; when cruise control disengages, the indicator light on the instrument panel cluster goes out. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 142
the windshield wiper control is turned off. 9 (Off): This position turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. AUTO (Automatic): This position is the automatic mode for headlamps. The exterior lamps turn on and off, depending on outside lighting. 3-14 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 143
driving conditions, conditions are met: Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically. • The engine is running, • The exterior lamp band is in AUTO, and • The light light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 144
the fog lamps. Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the left side of the steering wheel next to the exterior lamps control. The fog lamp button is located on the instrument panel next to the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 145
(RKE) unlock button is pressed. After the door is opened the lights remain on and stay on for 20 seconds after the doors are closed, or until the key is put into the ignition and turned to the ACC/ACCESSORY position. The lights will then gradually dim until it is no longer lit. 3-17 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 146
be a power outlet located inside the instrument panel storage area below the climate controls. To use the outlets, remove the cover. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 147
noticeable from the various outlets when driving, even with the fan in the off position. This is to ensure some fresh air is always available in the vehicle. To turn off the air completely, turn the fan to 9 and select the recirculation button. Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 148
after the air inside of the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so ashing indicator light indicates that the air conditioning compressor is currently not available. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 149
An indicator light in the button comes on to show that it is activated. The air inside the vehicle will be recirculated through the climate control system and will turn recirculation mode off automatically and will run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 150
Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear defogger will automatically turn on. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 151
as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5. Automatic Operation When automatic operation is active it allows the climate control system to automatically control the inside air temperature and the direction of the airflow. AUTO (Automatic Fan - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 152
turn back on automatically. In cold weather, if the fan and air delivery modes are in automatic, the system starts at lower fan speeds to avoid directing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The climate control system directs air to the floor, but may automatically change modes - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 153
, an indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is activated. The air conditioning can be selected in any mode as long as the fan is on and the outside temperature is above freezing. A flashing indicator light indicates that the air conditioning compressor is currently not available. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 154
in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. Recirculation mode is not available in floor, defog or defrost modes and will shut off automatically and change to outside air. If the button is selected in these modes, the indicator will flash. This helps prevent - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 155
off automatically and will run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is activated. Remote Start Climate Control Operation If your vehicle has the remote start feature and it is activated, the climate control - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 156
under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air which is drawn into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 157
3. Unplug both wire cables and remove the glove box. 4. Remove the air filter cover screw. 3-29 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 158
may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. 5. Remove the filter cover and pull out the old air filter. 6. Install the new air filter. 7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Reconnect the wire cabling - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United States Base version shown - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 160
Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a and B by pressing the reset button located in the lower right area of the speedometer since you last set the trip odometer back to zero. To reset each trip odometer 32 This chime and light is repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 161
remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 162
driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 163
injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's seat if the airbag is turned on. {CAUTION: Even though the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 164
may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner to help - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 165
Your Vehicle on page 4-41. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on briefly, as a check, when you start your vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced so that the light works properly when it needs to. 3-37 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 166
the engine. If the light remains on after resetting the system or comes on again while driving, your vehicle needs service. If the ABS light is on, but the regular brake system warning light is not on, the antilock brakes are not working properly, but the regular brakes are still functioning. Have - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 167
It flashes while the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) or the Traction Control System (TCS) is working. This light will come on when the ESP has been turned off and if there is a problem with the ESP or the TCS. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 and Electronic Stability Program on page - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 168
damaged, and it might not be covered by your warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. This indicates that one or When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 169
any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 170
a deep puddle of water? If so, your vehicle's electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 171
control equipment on your vehicle. Failure inspection. Oil Pressure Light {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil manual for changing engine oil. This light will come on briefly when you start your engine as a check to be sure it works. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced. If the light - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Light This light should come on as a check, when you start your engine. Change Engine Oil Light If this light comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. If this light not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 173
on briefly when you start the engine. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. This light, along with the service engine soon light will be displayed when - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 174
for more information. This light will flash when the AWD system is temporarily disabled. For more information see All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-10. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on, your liftgate - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 175
will come on when a door is open. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. Fuel Gage Service Vehicle Soon Light United States This light will come on if a condition exists that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service. Canada When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 176
condition exists with the fuel gage: Low Fuel Warning Light This light, below the fuel gage, will come on briefly when the engine is started. • At the service goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off. For fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-104. This light also - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 177
cluster clockwise or counterclockwise until the unit changes. This also changes the units displayed in the navigation system, if your vehicle has this feature. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 178
current location and variance zone number/direction on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. To select the appropriate variance zone, turn the reset stem clockwise or counterclockwise and then release to advance to the next available zone. Repeat as needed. If the zone does not change while - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 179
The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 180
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them. Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 181
a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display. 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, follow these instructions: 1. Press the H button and then the pushbutton located under the forward - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 182
a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display. 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, follow these instructions: 1. Press the H button and then the pushbutton located under the forward - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 183
for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters displays. In rare cases, a radio - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 184
steering wheel controls, if your vehicle has them. See Defensive Driving on six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any selected band. 4 (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press to display - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 185
press the EQ button until Manual displays or manually adjust the bass, midrange, or treble by pressing the f knob. Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the f knob until the tone control labels display. Continue - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 186
FADE label for more than two seconds. A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position. To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, press the f knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. Finding a Category (CAT) Station CAT (Category): The CAT button - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 187
removed. 4. Press the pushbutton located under the Remove label until the category name along with the word Removed displays. 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories. Removed you are not in your vehicle. A service fee is required to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 188
to your dealer/retailer for service. If any error occurs and Load All Discs displays. 2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs. The CD starts to play, the track number displays. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 189
neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. Care of Your CD Player Do not add any could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 190
Remove Disc displays. The CD can be removed. If the CD is not removed, after several seconds, the CD automatically pulls back CD is playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 191
radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There could have been a problem while burning - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 192
Song title, artist name, and album are available for display by the radio when recorded using it easy to find songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one subfolders. The system can support up to eight subfolders deep confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during work. 3-64 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 193
only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files are located under the root folder. The folder down and up buttons searches playlists (Px) can cause the disc not to function in the player. Playlists can be changed by using the previous and next folder buttons, the tune knob, or - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 194
starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts pages are shortened. Parts of words on the Remove Disc displays. The CD-R or CD-RW can be removed. If the CD-R or CD-RW is not removed, after several seconds, the CD-R or CD-RW automatically pulls back - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 195
the CD-R or CD-RW currently playing. Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current MP3 file, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the CD-R or CD-RW in order by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label. The player scans the disc to sort the files - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 196
change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below the Back label to return to The inactive CD remains inside the radio for again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. 3-68 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 197
available for the selected category. The system is working properly. XM TheftLocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message appears after having your vehicle serviced - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: Press and release the thumbwheel to mute the system. Press it again to turn the sound back on. If your vehicle has the navigation system, press and hold the thumbwheel for longer - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 199
the treble on the radio. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it. Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 200
✍ NOTES 3-72 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 201
Vehicle Design ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunk Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-4 Braking ...4-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 Electronic Stability Program ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Steering - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 202
important factor, by far, is how we drive. Knowing how these three factors work together can help you understand how your a seat belt. In addition, avoiding excessive speed, sudden or abrupt turns, and drunken or aggressive driving can driving in different conditions, this section contains information about city - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 203
, to make them more capable for off-road driving. Specific design characteristics like these give the driver vehicles. Defensive Driving Defensive driving means "always expect the unexpected." The first step in driving defensively is to of driving. Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 204
- brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Meaning, you can lose control of your vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 205
another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 206
is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 207
off the TCS. One of these TCS warning lights will be displayed on the instrument panel when the TCS is off. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 208
and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions. When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away, the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure there are no problems. You may hear or feel the system working. This is normal and does not - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 209
The ESP/TCS button is located on the instrument panel. ESP may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. The ESP/TCS warning light will be on solid to warn the driver that ESP is disabled and requires service. If the problem does not clear itself after - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 210
by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. There may be a slight engagement noise during hard use but this is normal. This light is located on the instrument panel cluster. Steering Electric Power Steering If - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 211
beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 212
. See Braking on page 4-5. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 213
until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires meet the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 214
most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 215
that are usually thought necessary for extended or severe off-road service. Also, see Braking on page 4-5. The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain. As always, wear your safety - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 216
. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flying is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain does not toss things around. You will find other important information in this manual. See Loading Your Vehicle - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 217
This includes wheel-spinning, breaking down trees, or unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground. Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is , and body, you will need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce. • Always carry a litter bag - make sure all refuse is removed from any - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 218
will need more distance for braking, especially since you are on an unpaved surface. {CAUTION: When you are driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to lose control and crash. So, whether you are driving on or off the road - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 219
If this happens, even with one or two wheels, you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all. Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns, or sudden braking. In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind of alertness from - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 220
hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On you need, because you do not want the wheels to start spinning or sliding. {CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous. You could - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 221
to NEUTRAL if you have a manual transmission, and restart the engine. Then shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE (R). • As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 222
NEUTRAL (N), or pressing the clutch if you have a manual transmission, to rev-up the engine and regain forward momentum. This will not work. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control. Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle. Then apply the parking - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 223
to PARK (P), or NEUTRAL if you have a manual transmission, and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. 4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help. • When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 224
whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill. of the incline even worse. If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression, your vehicle - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 225
change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand, such as on beaches or sand dunes, your tires will tend to sink into the sand. This has an effect on steering, accelerating, and braking. Drive side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 226
and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control. Driving in Water {CAUTION: Driving through rushing cover the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, do not try it - you probably will not get through. Also, water that deep can damage the axle and other vehicle parts. {CAUTION: Driving - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 227
problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: After Off-Road Driving Remove braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 228
a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. CAUTION: (Continued) Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 229
other wet weather driving tips include: • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked? • Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses and rest. Other driving tips include: Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 230
on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 231
can be even more trouble because it can offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition - smooth ice, packed, blowing - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 232
drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 233
faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with the headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. 4-33 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 234
way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 35 mph (55 traction system in the Index. If the stuck condition is too severe for the traction system to free the vehicle, - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 235
clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 and Electronic Stability Program on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 236
label also shows the size of the original equipment this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight Example Label A vehicle and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 237
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-44 for important information on towing a trailer - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 238
for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 239
The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 240
parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. • Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. • - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 241
transport this vehicle. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 242
fog lamps and all accessories off. 5. Remove the IGN SW fuse from the Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-97. Notice: If you tow your vehicle without performing each of the steps listed under "Dinghy Towing," you could damage the automatic transmission. Be sure to - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 243
3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 6. Release the parking brake. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Front-wheel-drive VUE Red Line vehicles - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 244
the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well - or even in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part and see your dealer/ - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 245
drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. • You may want to shift to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions). Using - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 246
for more information. Vehicle 2WD (2.4L L4 Engine) 2WD (3.6L V6 Engine) AWD (3.5L V6 Engine) AWD (3.6L V6 Engine)** Axle Ratio 3.91 2.77 2.77 2.77 Maximum trailer weight and conversion. The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded. **The VUE Red Line should not be used to tow a trailer. You can - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 248
trailer rating should be: But let us say your specific vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well. You may add 300 lbs (136 kg) to the front axle weight - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 249
does not attach to the bumper. • Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you do not seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 250
Instructions the ground. Driving with a parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 251
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 252
important to allow the engine and transmission to cool. Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 253
are automatic transmission fluid (do not overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you are trailering, it is a good idea to review this information before you start your - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 254
✍ NOTES 4-54 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 255
Washer Fluid ...5-32 Brakes ...5-33 Battery ...5-36 Jump Starting ...5-37 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Halogen Bulbs ...5-46 Headlamps ...5-46 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-47 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-48 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 256
...5-104 Buying New Tires ...5-68 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-70 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-70 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-72 Wheel Replacement ...5-73 Tire Chains ...5-74 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-75 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-76 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-77 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 257
parts and Saturn-trained and supported service people. Genuine Saturn parts have one of these marks. Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to your vehicle they can affect your vehicle's performance and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 258
can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in remote keyless entry - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 259
service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-70. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle Identification Number ( your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 260
audible knocking noise when you drive, commonly referred to as spark hear heavy knocking, the engine needs service. Gasoline Specifications At a minimum control label. If this fuel is not available condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 5-6 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 261
MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system could be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on. If this occurs, return to your dealer/retailer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 262
you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver's side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 263
removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-90. When replacing 3-41. {CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system. See Malfunction - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 264
hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 265
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever. 3. Lift - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, you will see the following: 5-12 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 267
Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 5-33. F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See "Checking Coolant" under Engine Coolant on page 5-22. G. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-37. H. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-100. I. Battery. See Battery on page 5-36 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 268
When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine (3.6L V6 similar), you will see the following: 5-14 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 269
See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-22. G. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See Brakes on page 5-33. H. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-27. I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-37. J. Underhood Fuse Block - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 270
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, add at least oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through. 5-16 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 271
GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. • GM6094M Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. Look for and - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 272
the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 273
change engine oil light is not on, the system is reset. If the light . If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of used oil, ask your dealer/retailer, a service - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 274
location of the engine air cleaner/filter. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. To inspect or replace - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 275
4. Turn the cover upward to disengage the cover hinges. 5. Remove the air cleaner cover assembly and air filter element. 6. Inspect or replace the air filter element. If the air filter element is dirty, you should replace it. If it is only dusty, it may be cleaned by blowing compressed air through it - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 276
as soon as possible. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6-6, and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage your vehicle - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 277
would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. If you have Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25 for instructions on "How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 279
the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is hand-tight and fully seated. { fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Coolant - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 280
hood but to get service help right away. Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner and it is on - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 281
you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 282
changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. If there seems Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If you have not found a problem - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 283
mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant. Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. 5-29 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 284
parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 5-30 3. Fill the coolant - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Remove engine oil fill cap. 3. Slide engine cover rearward and lift to remove. 4. Wipe the cap and the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 286
vehicle and the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use the location. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield or rear window washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 287
for the location of the reservoir. It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 288
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. • If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 289
are pushing on the brake pedal firmly. Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 290
performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Vehicle Storage {CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 5-37 for tips on - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 291
both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put the transmission in PARK (P) before setting the parking brake. Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 292
locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on that vehicle. Open the hood on your vehicle and find the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) jump starting the negative (−) terminal on top of the battery. {CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 293
need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 294
transmitter to disarm your security system, if equipped. 12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 295
(+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the underhood fuse block cover to its original position, if applicable. How to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 AWD Differential Case A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug To get an accurate - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 297
25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall. • Have all four to your dealer/retailer for service if the headlamps need to • Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed. seat. • Have all tires properly inflated. • Have the spare tire is in its proper location - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 298
mark in Step 4. 2. Locate the aim dot on the Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the beam of light - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 299
7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 300
replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-49. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. Headlamps To replace one of the headlamp bulbs, use the following procedure. To replace the parking/turn signal lamp bulb arm. 6. Pull back on the front - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 301
to remove it from the housing. 9. Replace the old bulb with a new one. 10. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to reinstall. 2. Turn the bulb to be replaced counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket assembly. 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 302
headlamp assembly. 6. Turn the bulb assembly clockwise until seated. 7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: A. Taillamp/Stoplamp B. Turn Signal Lamp C. Back-up Lamp 2. Remove the two screws holding - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 303
license plate lamps to the fascia. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-up Lamp Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp High-Beam - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 304
cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 2. Push - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 305
, replace them. See High-Speed Operation on page 5-59 for inflation pressure adjustment for high speed driving. {CAUTION: • Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. You could have an air - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 306
is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 307
support that load. (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air tire size, - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 308
, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 309
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 310
(kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 312
your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry, and an example of the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 313
sure the tires are rated for high speed operation, in excellent condition, and set to the correct cold tire inflation pressure for the vehicle load. If your vehicle has P235/55R18 size tires, they will require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 314
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle's tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 315
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 316
located in the vehicle. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument panel cluster. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as you start to drive - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 317
cycle. The TPMS malfunction light comes on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected. Some of the conditions that can cause the malfunction light to come on are: service. • Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle's original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 318
-style air pressure gage, or a key. You have two minutes to match each tire and wheel position. If it takes longer than two minutes to match any tire and wheel position, the matching process stops and you will need to start over. The TPMS matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 319
four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. 11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems. check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-67 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-73. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 320
page 5-104. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 321
driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions well because of the size or location of the damage. The conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. With proper care and maintenance tires will typically wear out before they degrade due to age. If you are unsure about the need to replace - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 322
. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-65 for information on proper tire rotation. {CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 323
driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle's tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size Label and its location on your vehicle. 5-69 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 324
that you will crash and suffer serious injury. Only use Saturn specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle, and have them properly installed by a Saturn certified technician. See Buying New Tires on page 5-68 and Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3 for additional information. 5-70 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 325
While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 326
to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 327
make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 328
device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on the vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to the vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle, and do not spin the vehicle - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 329
blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle's hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6 for more information. CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire: 1. Open the liftgate. 4. Remove the tire protector foam. 2. Push the levers on the load floor. 3. Lift the load floor and hang the hook to the tailgate opening. 5-77 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 332
you will need are located between the compact spare tire and the liftgate. To access the tools: A. Tool Bag B. Wing-bolt C. Jack 1. Remove the wing-bolt (B) from the jack. 2. Remove the jack (C) and tool bag (A). 3. Remove the straps holding the bag containing the wheel wrench and extension jack - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-76 for more information. A. Tool Bag B. Jack C. Wheel Wrench D. Extension Jack Handle 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt head and - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 334
a body panel. The lower body panel has an arrow to aid in locating the jacking location. 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to be removed. 5-80 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 335
get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Lifting with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a flat tire. Notice: Make sure vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. {CAUTION: Raising - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 336
bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 8. Remove the flat tire. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 337
Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. 11. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 12 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 338
See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-104 for the wheel nut torque specification. 14. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle. 15. Tighten the bolts firmly with the wheel wrench. When reinstalling full plastic covers or center caps, tighten all the plastic caps hand - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 339
the wheel wrench into the bag and use the straps to secure the bag to the fully collapsed jack. 2. Install the jack between the back of the trunk and the compact spare tire and secure with the wing bolt. 3. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-77 to replace - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 340
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. 5. Place the wheel retainer bolt onto the wheel stow rod and tighten by turning it clockwise. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Do - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 341
is important to keep your upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled. Soils should be removed as quickly as possible. Your vehicle's interior space. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning your vehicle's interior, maintain adequate - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean. 5. If the soil is not completely removed is a good guide. Use only - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 343
make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 344
parts, do not use it on your vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-90. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 345
's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Wipers can be damaged by: Extreme dusty conditions - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 346
carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Tires To - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 347
anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl. Removes dirt, grime, smoke, and fingerprints. Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers. Removes Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free. Removes spots and stains from carpets, - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 349
. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Certification/Tire and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Vehicle Identification - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 350
and the damage would not be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle's battery, even if your vehicle is not operating. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 351
and check fuses and relays, refer to the Fuse Usage Chart on the inside surface of the fuse panel door. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the lower console. Pull the latch of the fuse box cover straight back to access the fuses. 5-97 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Fuses PWR SEAT PASS P/WIN Power Seat Usage Passenger Side Power Window Fuses DRIV P/WIN S/ROOF Usage Driver Side Power Window Sunroof Module 5-98 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Instrument Panel Cluster Airbag System Outer Side Rearview Mirror Key Capture Solenoid Steering Wheel Switch Front Driver Door Lock Accessory Power Outlet 2 Body Control Module (BCM) (VB3) Door Lock Body Control Module (VB6) Body Control Module (VB4) Body Control Module (VB5) Trailer Air Conditioner - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment, near the battery. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. 5-100 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 355
Fuses FAN MAIN REAR/WPR FAN AUX Usage Cooling Fan Main Rear Wiper Motor Cooling Fan Auxiliary Fuses ECM/TCM/ CGCM ECM Usage Engine Control Module/Transmission Control Module Engine Control Module 5-101 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 356
Heating Hybrid Auxiliary BEC Run Sunroof Module Heated Seat Control Module Body Control Module Starter Motor Windshield Wiper All-Wheel Drive System Antilock Brake System Module Air Conditioning Compressor Blower Motor Amplifier Horn Antilock Brake System Module TRLR T/LAMP Trailer Parking Lamps - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 357
High-Beam Headlamp Relay FAN AUX RLY Cooling Fan Auxiliary Relay Engine Control Module/CAM, PWR/TRN RLY Canister, Injectors, Electronic Throttle Control Relay STRTR RLY RUN RLY A/C CLTCH RLY Starter Relay Run Relay Air Conditioning Compressor Relay HDLP LO RLY Low-Beam Headlamp Relay FRT FOG RLY - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 358
Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Fuel Tank All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 359
Application Transmission Four-Speed Automatic Six-Speed Automatic Wheel Nut Torque Capacities English Metric 6.9 qt 9.5 qt 100 ft lb 6.5 L 9.0 L 140 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after fi - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 360
✍ NOTES 5-106 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 361
Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-16 Maintenance Record ...6-18 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 362
intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty. • carry passengers - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 363
the work using genuine parts. Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil light comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 364
for one year. Scheduled Maintenance Service 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. If necessary - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 365
footnote (d). Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). Automatic Transmission Only: Check automatic transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. See footnote (k). L4 engine: Inspect throttle system - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 366
for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. Change automatic transmission fluid (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transmission fluid (normal service). Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 25,000 (40 000 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 367
footnote (h). V6 engine: Change transfer assembly fluid (normal service). See footnote (m). Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (n). 25 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 368
wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 369
drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. (l) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. (m) Change control performance of your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer can assist you with these checks and services. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 370
is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page covered by your warranty. Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 371
the engine immediately if it starts. 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer/retailer for service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 372
each shift lever position. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check • With an automatic transmission, the ignition should turn to Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. • With a manual transmission, the ignition key should come out - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 373
the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Engine Oil Underbody Flushing Service At - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 374
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hydraulic GM Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, System in Canada 89021186). Parking Brake Cable Guides Automatic Transmission - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your retailer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 3.5L V6* 3.6L V6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Saturn Part Number 96815102 ACDelco Part Number - *Check the part - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.5L V6 (LZ4) Engine 2.4L L4 (LE5) Engine 6-16 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 377
3.6L V6 (LY7) Engine 6-17 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 378
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 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-19 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-20 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 381
to the United States Government ...7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ...7-14 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Event Data Recorders ...7-16 OnStar® ...7-17 Navigation System - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 382
information, the nearest retailer location, roadside assistance, brochures, literature and discuss any concerns you may have. We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 383
available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. Saturn Corporation reserves the right to change owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 384
-207-0685. Alternatively, you may call the Saturn Customer Communication Centre manual. • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find Saturn retailers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. Refer to www.saturn - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 385
and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: − My Showroom: Find and save information on have hearing difficulties, Saturn has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment in its Saturn Customer Assistance Center. - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Canada, write to: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Ltd. CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle such as hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc. The offer is available - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 387
snow. Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire in good condition, when equipped and properly inflated, is covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: A battery jump start is covered at no charge - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 388
expense assistance. In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 389
. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification. If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 390
expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Saturn for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. 7-10 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 391
, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 392
repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 393
parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts control of the repair and parts - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 394
individual problems between you, your retailer or Saturn Saturn Corporation 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Drop 371-999-S24 Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 In Canada, call 1-800-263-1999, or write: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 395
For additional publications information or to order publications in the United States, call toll free 1-800-2-SATURN or visit www.saturn-publications.com to order on-line. In Canada, Saturn service manuals are available by calling toll free 1-800-551-4123. In Canada, information relating to product - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 396
and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 397
part of Saturn's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that Saturn collects or receives may also be used for Saturn research needs or may be made available system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Radio - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 398
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...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-46 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-71 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-71 Antilock Brake System (ABS - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 400
33 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...1-49 B Battery ...5-36 Run-Down Protection ...3-17 Brake Emergencies ...4-6 Brakes ...5-33 System Warning Light ...3-37 Braking ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-18 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Front Turn Signal and - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 401
Seat Position ...Where to Put the Restraint ...Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...Fabric/Carpet ...Finish Care ...Instrument Panel Control System ...Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...Automatic Cruise Control ...3-11 Cruise Control Light ...3- Defects to Saturn ...7-14 Reporting - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 402
Fuses ...5-96 Electronic Immobilizer PASS-Key® III+ ...2-16 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS-Key® III+ ...2-16 Electronic Stability Program ...4-8 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-44 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Coolant ...5-22 Coolant Heater ...2-21 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 403
45 2-20 3-17 7-16 1-32 3-14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-20 Finish Damage ...5-93 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-71 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...3-6 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-75 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-76 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-85 Fluid Automatic Transmission ...5-22 Power Steering ...5-31 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 404
38 Gasoline Octane ...5-6 Specifications ...5-6 Gate Ajar Light ...3-46 Glove Box ...2-43 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-6 H Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Head Restraints ...1-2 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Headlamps ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Daytime Running Lamps ...3-15 Exterior Lamps - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 405
System Child Restraints ...License Plate Lamps ...Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...Light Airbag Readiness ...All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Change Engine Oil ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...5-52 3-17 3-17 1-27 1-43 5-49 2-11 3-33 3-46 - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 406
Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-3 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-41 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-6 Manual Seats ...1-4 Manual, Using ...iii Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 407
Driving ...4-15 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ...3-44 Engine ...5-15 Low Oil Level Light ...3-44 Pressure Light ...3-43 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Older Children, Restraints ...1-33 Online Owner Center ...7-4 OnStar, Privacy ...7-17 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 408
, Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-7 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-79 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-77 Replacement Bulbs ...5-49 Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...6-15 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ...7-14 Saturn ...7-14 United States - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 409
Heated Seats ...1-6 Manual Lumbar ...1-6 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-10 Power Seat ...1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-7 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-12 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...1-49 Right Front Seat Position ...1-51 Security Light ...3-44 Service ...5-3 Accessories and - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 410
Glove Box ...Instrument Panel Storage Area ...Luggage Carrier ...Rear Seat Armrest ...Sunglasses Storage Wheel ...3-6 Time, Setting ...Tire Pressure Light ...Tires ...Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ...Buying New Tires ...Chains ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Cleaning ...Compact Spare Tire ...Different Size - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 411
Light ...3-39 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-22 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...2-22, 2-25 Trip Odometer ...3-32 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 V Vehicle Control ...4-4 Damage Warnings ...iv Design ...4-3 Loading ...4-35 Service Soon Light - 2008 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 412
Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Safety and Symbols ...iii Vehicle Damage ...iv Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...3-46 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-72 Different Size ...5-70 Replacement ...5-73 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-41 Windows ...2-12 Power ...2-13 Windshield Rainsense™ II
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Seats and Restraint Systems
...........................
1-1
Head Restraints
.........................................
1-2
Front Seats
...............................................
1-4
Rear Seats
..............................................
1-12
Safety Belts
.............................................
1-14
Child Restraints
.......................................
1-33
Airbag System
.........................................
1-55
Restraint System Check
............................
1-72
Features and Controls
.....................................
2-1
Keys
........................................................
2-3
Doors and Locks
.......................................
2-9
Windows
.................................................
2-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................
2-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........
2-18
Mirrors
....................................................
2-33
OnStar
®
System
......................................
2-35
Universal Home Remote System
................
2-38
Storage Areas
.........................................
2-43
Sunroof
..................................................
2-49
Instrument Panel
.............................................
3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
..........................
3-4
Climate Controls
......................................
3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........
3-30
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................
3-49
Audio System(s)
.......................................
3-52
Driving Your Vehicle
.......................................
4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
.....
4-2
Towing
...................................................
4-41
Service and Appearance Care
..........................
5-1
Service
.....................................................
5-3
Fuel
.........................................................
5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............
5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................
5-41
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................
5-43
Bulb Replacement
....................................
5-46
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........
5-50
Tires
......................................................
5-51
Appearance Care
.....................................
5-87
Vehicle Identification
.................................
5-95
Electrical System
......................................
5-96
Capacities and Specifications
...................
5-104
Maintenance Schedule
.....................................
6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................
6-2
Customer Assistance Information
....................
7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
...........
7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................
7-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........
7-16
Index
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