2009 Saturn VUE Owner's Manual
2009 Saturn VUE Manual
2009 Saturn VUE manual content summary:
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2009 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-23 Airbag System ...1-42 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Universal Home Remote System ...2-37 Storage Areas ...2-41 Sunroof ...2-45 M - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 2
Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the "on-pavement" and "off-road" driving guidelines which follow in this manual in the section called "Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle", and - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 3
specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. Safety Warnings and Symbols M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Fuses }: /: >: 7: F: M: Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid 9: #: !: g: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 5
50 Passenger Sensing System ...1-51 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-56 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-57 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-59 Airbag System Rear Seats Safety Belts - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 6
greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Adjust the head To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 7
to be removed. 1-3 Front Seats Manual Seats To move a manual seat forward or rearward: { CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Height Adjuster Power Seat a: To adjust the seat: If the 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. height. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion. Move the seat forward or rearward. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 9
. The indicator light on the button shows that the feature is on and the level of heat, three being the highest. Press the button to choose the level of heat. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats the controls are located on the center - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 10
. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving. On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat. { - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 11
seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Passenger Folding Seatback The front passenger seatback may fold flat. { CAUTION Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving recliner lever, located on the airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard side the other seatback position. { CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, The recliner lever is also used to recline the seatback while a passenger is seated. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6. { CAUTION If either - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 14
seatback: 1. Lift and hold the lever located on top of the seatback. 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, then release the lever. Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 15
sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! 1-11 Why Safety Belts Work When you - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 16
1-12 Seats and Restraint System 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... or the instrument panel... - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 17
good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash - even one that is not your fault - you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 18
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 sudden stop or crash. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 19
if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 20
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 into the buckle nearest you. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. A: The belt is over an armrest. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 21
, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 22
System Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 23
, see "Seats" in the Index. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 24
height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment" later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull the stitching on the safety - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 25
new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-59. 1-21 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 26
previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the comfort guide in its storage location, which is a pocket on the side of the seat - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 27
to fit. The extender has been 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. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 28
to the booster seat. Also see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-19. According to accident statistics, children out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 29
25 { CAUTION Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. { CAUTION Never do this - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 30
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. for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 31
1-27 { CAUTION Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 32
different types of add-on child restraints? { CAUTION A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 33
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 harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 34
manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement ; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the sun visor says, "Never the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { CAUTION A child can be seriously - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 35
passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag , even if the airbag is off. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 36
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. When installing a child restraint with a the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 37
tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether or not a kit is available. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations 1-33 To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 38
child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 39
attachments rub against the vehicle's safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 40
1-36 Seats and Restraint System If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 41
a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-31 for top tether anchor locations. Do not and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Push the latch - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 42
restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 43
sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-30 for more information, including important safety information. A label on the sun visor - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 44
light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-30. 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 45
child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers the child restraint as you tighten the belt. If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 46
1-42 Seats and Restraint System For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 47
wearing your safety belt - even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 48
the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is ( airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 49
System 1-45 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 50
must be kept clear. Do 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. (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Seats and Restraint System 1-47 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However, they are only - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 52
, 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. The vehicle has seat-mounted side - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 53
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 54
at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-49. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 55
some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will 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. Passenger Sensing - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 56
for their weight and size. We recommend that children airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat and safety belt - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 57
the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 58
, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for that person. { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 59
is lit. 1-55 Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See "Safety Belts" and "Child Restraints" in the Index for - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 60
and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. { CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 61
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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 62
coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-49. See your dealer/retailer for service. A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 63
need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 64
1-60 Seats and Restraint System ✍ NOTES - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 65
14 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror New Vehicle Break-In ...2-15 Ignition Positions ...2-16 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-17 Starting the Engine ...2-17 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-18 Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel) ...2-19 Automatic Transmission Operation (Base) ...2-22 Parking Brake - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 66
2-2 Features and Controls Luggage Carrier ...2-43 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-44 Convenience Net ...2-44 Cargo Cover ...2-44 Cargo . The key code is stamped on the key number plate and can be used to make new keys at any dealer/ retailer. Store this information in a safe place outside the vehicle. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 67
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions service 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 68
can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 69
inserted into the notch on the side. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. The climate control system turns on at the setting the vehicle was set to when - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 70
Controls be extended one time. To manually shut off a remote start: running. There are other conditions which can affect the be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. The engine runs for 10 minutes (Remote Start): This button is located on the RKE transmitter if the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 71
the ignition, the hood is open, or if there is an emission control system malfunction. The engine turns off during a remote start if the crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 72
2-8 Features and Controls Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver door. Automatic Door the doors. Rear Door Security Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. To set the locks, insert a - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Controls 2-9 Liftgate CAUTION (Continued) Liftgate Operation with Loss of Power { CAUTION Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body if the vehicle's battery is disconnected or the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 74
2-10 Features and Controls Windows Power Windows { CAUTION Leaving children, helpless adults, or 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 and they could be seriously injured or - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 75
the window while it is lowering, press and release the switch. The vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent rear seat passengers from operating the windows. Press the lockout button, located with the power window switches, to turn the feature on and off. Sun Visors To block out glare, swing the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Controls To arm the theft-deterrent system, press Q on the RKE transmitter when all doors and the hood (vehicles started with the remote start feature only) are closed. The security light your dealer/retailer for service. The theft-deterrent light is located near the center of the instrument panel. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 77
for service. 2-13 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 78
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 comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 79
the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 80
, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this doesn't work, the vehicle needs service. ON/RUN: This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch stays - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 81
and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. Notice: Cranking the overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 82
the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner box on the passenger side of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 83
it away from moving engine parts. If you do not The shift lever is located on the console between ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to control system. There are several different positions for the automatic transmission. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 84
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of Control on page 4-12. Notice: Spinning - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 85
manual transmission. You can use this for sport driving or when driving hilly roads to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to select 2 (Second) and 3 (Third) gear. A higher gear, and light application of the gas pedal, - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 86
Controls Automatic Transmission Operation (Base) The shift lever is located on the console between the seats. { CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 87
is for normal driving with the automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: 2-23 Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of Control on page 4-12. M (Manual): This - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 88
on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-35. The parking brake lever is located in the center console between the front seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is in ON/RUN, the brake system warning light will come on. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 89
the parking brake before driving the vehicle. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. 2-25 Shifting - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 90
2-26 Features and Controls If you have to leave an automatic transmission vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold the brake pedal down. Then, see if you can - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 91
service. Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 92
. There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modifications that are engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: • Drive it only with the windows completely down. • - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 93
always set the parking brake and move the shift lever Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has the manual rearview mirror light services OnStar® provides. Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. Outside Power Mirrors O (On/Off): Controls for the outside power mirrors are located - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 94
vehicle. 3. Return the control to the center position so the mirror cannot be moved. The mirrors can be manually folded inward toward the Check the 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 95
. Turning the Rear Vision Camera System Off or On To turn off the rear vision camera system, press and hold z, located on the inside rearview mirror, until the left indicator light turns off. The rear vision camera display is now disabled. To turn the rear vision camera system on again, press and - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 96
Rear Vision Camera Location The camera is located in the rear of the vehicle. The area displayed by the camera is limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper. The area displayed can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions. The distance of - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 97
appear as expected due to one of the following conditions. If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash. • A services. If the 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 98
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 99
• Information and Convenience Services OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Vehicles with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation system can provide voice-guided driving directions. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to the vehicle - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 100
satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The 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 prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Home Remote System Operation 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 102
and Controls When programming a garage door, park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed. It is recommended that a new battery be - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 103
for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with the programming Steps 6 through 8. 2-39 It may be helpful to have another person assist with the remaining steps. 6. After Steps 1 through 5 have been completed, locate inside the garage the garage door opener receiver (motor - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 104
40 Features and Controls as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 105
Controls Erasing the three Universal Home Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2. For are cupholders located in front of and behind the center console. 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 106
wheel. Pull down on the handle to access. Front Storage Area Center Console Storage Sunglasses Storage Compartment Your vehicle may have a sunglasses storage compartment located near the rearview mirror. Push the cover to open. For vehicles with a storage area located under the front passenger - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 107
can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. This can cause a driver to lose control. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and prevent damage or loss while driving. To open the cover of the rear storage area, push the button located at the top. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 108
2-44 Features and Controls Rear Seat Armrest Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover, use it to cover to hold the net. Slide the adapters to the desired location on the upper and lower rail and turn the handle up to lock it in place. Compress the rods of the net and insert them into the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 109
it. The sunshade must be manually operated when the sunroof is in the vent position. The sunroof switch is located between the sun visors. 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 2-17 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 110
2-46 Features and Controls ✍ NOTES - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 111
...3-28 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-28 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-29 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Charging System Light ...3-31 Brake System Warning Light ...3-31 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-32 Power Steering Warning Lights ...3-33 Traction Control System (TCS - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 112
...3-38 Cruise Control Light ...3-38 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-39 Highbeam On Light ...3-39 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ...3-39 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-40 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-40 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 113
Instrument Panel 3-3 ✍ NOTES - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 114
3-4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 115
Climate Control System on page 3-20 (If Equipped). T. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-5. U. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-30. V. Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-28. W. Glove Box on page 2-41. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 116
lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel, hold the wheel and push the lever down. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and pull the lever up firmly to lock the steering column - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Instrument Panel Have the bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See For slow, steady wiping cycles. This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the high beam headlamps are on. The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the steering column - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 118
fluid from freezing on the nozzle during cold conditions. The heated nozzles are turned on when the rear window defogger is activated. See Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-20. Rainsense™ II Wipers For vehicles with Rainsense™ II windshield wipers, the moisture sensor is located next to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 119
® feature, the system may begin to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control. If this happens, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7. { CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 120
control on. The indicator light control: • Move the thumbwheel up toward RES+ and hold it until the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed, and then release the switch. The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 121
to disengage the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal or clutch; when cruise control disengages, the indicator light on the instrument panel cluster goes out. • Use the accelerator pedal to reach the desired speed and move the thumbwheel towards −SET. The new desired speed must be - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 122
lamp control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The exterior lamp control can be turned to the following positions: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 (Headlamps - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 123
daylight when the following conditions are met: When the DRL are on, the The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights and other lamps will not be in AUTO, and • The light sensor determines it is daytime. There is a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 124
key is put into the ignition and turned to the ACC/ACCESSORY position. The lights will then gradually dim until they are no longer lit. The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the left side of the steering wheel next to the exterior lamps control. Turn the thumbwheel to the right or left to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 125
. To turn the reading lamps on or off, press the button located next to each lamp. Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 126
problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on the accessory type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Battery Run-Down Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 127
or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. Select from the following air delivery modes: A. B. C. D. Fan Control Temperature Control Air Delivery Mode Control Air Conditioning E. Outside Air F. Recirculation G. Rear Window Defogger H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 128
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. 4. Select the coolest temperature and highest fan speed. 5. Once the vehicle's interior temperature is below the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 129
Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that outside air is on. Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle. The outside air available in floor, defog or defrost modes and will shut off automatically and change to outside air ACCESSORY - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 130
system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. United States version shown, Canada version similar. A. B. C. D. Fan Control Temperature Control Air Delivery Mode Control Air Conditioning E. Outside Air F. Recirculation G. Rear - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 131
air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The climate control system directs air . Manual Operation A (Fan Control): Turn air conditioning compressor. There will be some airflow noticeable from the various outlets when driving, even with the fan in the off position. To turn off the air - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 132
or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. 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. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 133
manually. Open the windows to let the hot inside air escape, then close them. This helps reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down and helps the system to operate more efficiently. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air is turned to ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airflow. Operation Tips Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 135
Instrument Panel 3-25 2. Lower the loosened glove box housing. 3. Unplug both wire cables and remove the glove box. 4. Remove the air filter cover screw. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 136
of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 5. Remove the filter cover and pull out the old air filter - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 137
vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel the vehicle has left, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Base version shown, Canada and Uplevel similar - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 138
door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. If the mileage is unknown odometers A and B by pressing the reset button located in the lower right area of the speedometer. Press reset individually. Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 139
, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 140
comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 141
driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 142
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 the vehicle serviced right away. If both brake lights are on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes, and there is a problem - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 143
is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. This light flashes while the StabiliTrack or the Traction Control System (TCS) is working. The light comes on when the ESP has been turned off and if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak or the TCS. See Traction - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 144
the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Tire Pressure Light Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 145
test. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 146
control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. • If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 147
battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the light comes on and stays - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 148
out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-14 for more information. Cruise Control Light When the change engine oil light comes on, it means that service is required on the vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 and Engine Oil on page 5-14 for more information. After - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 149
should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer. This light, along with the service engine soon light displays when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs. Stop the vehicle and turn off the ignition. Wait - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 150
light comes on if a condition exists that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service. If the light comes on, take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light This light comes on when there is a malfunction in the All-Wheel Drive (AWD - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these means the fuel gage is not working properly: Low Fuel Warning Light • At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. United States Canada • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 152
problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced Driver Information Center (DIC). All information appears in the DIC display located in the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 153
), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, compass zone setting, compass recalibration on vehicles with this feature, coolant temperature, and battery voltage. U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 154
may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel range cannot be reset. If the vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 155
/fuel button until INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY displays. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 156
If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to check the a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service. Relearn in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 157
service. Battery Voltage Press the vehicle info button until the battery voltage is displayed. If the battery voltage display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 158
be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the displays. 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press and hold the set/reset - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 159
magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, in which the vehicle is located. See "Compass Variance (Zone as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the CALIBRATING COMPASS: TURN IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at problem. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 160
compass. Drive the accessories. If the vehicle is not running, start and run the engine for at least 10 minutes to allow the battery to recharge. If the engine is running and the condition persists, see your dealer/retailer immediately. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when service - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 161
page 3-47. engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the drive your vehicle. CRUISE CONTROL SET TO XXX This message displays whenever the cruise control is set. See Cruise Control on page 3-9 for more information. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 162
to your dealer/ retailer for service as soon as possible. ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is if it has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message reappears when the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 163
light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-37. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced information. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays when one or more of the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 164
. See StabiliTrak® Indicator Light on page 3-33. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more information. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 165
light has turned off. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more information. or if you are driving in extreme off-road conditions and require more wheel spin SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer/retailer for service. SERVICE - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 166
Any of the following conditions may cause the TCS to after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. See . Do not drive your vehicle with battery is low. • There is a TCS failure. See your dealer/retailer for service. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 167
chime sounds as a reminder to turn off the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about 3/4 mile (1.2 km) with a available will be displayed on the DIC. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 168
3-58 Instrument Panel PORTUGUESE: All messages will appear in Portuguese. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 169
, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE DOOR LOCK 3-59 This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 170
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle sound on the second press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. VERIFICATION HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 171
dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Press the customization button until PRESS V TO SET EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 172
you unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. ON (default): If it is dark enough outside, the exterior lights will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 173
Instrument Panel REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5 for more - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 174
covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle operate through the radio/entertainment system. If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not work - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 175
audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-17 for more information. 4. To increase the time or date do one of the following: 3-65 • Press the softkey located below the selected tab. To change the time default setting from 12 hour - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 176
DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, and year) displays. 3. Press the softkey located below the desired option. 4. Press MENU again to apply the selected default, or (MP3) Player To set the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press O to turn the radio on. 2. Press MENU. 3. Press - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 177
Press either arrow again to stop scanning. Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 178
, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of located below the FAV 1-6 label. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the pushbutton located (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS wheel controls, if the vehicle has them. See Defensive Driving on page 4-3. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 179
mode, press the EQ button until Manual displays or manually adjust the bass, midrange, or treble by pressing the f knob. 3-69 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance or fade, press the tune knob until the speaker control labels display. Continue pressing to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 180
to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT tab. 3. Turn the f knob to display the category the next XM station within the selected category. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 181
All Discs displays. 2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs. The new track 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 to your dealer/retailer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 182
could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with player 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 183
displays to play the tracks from a CD in random order. Press again to turn off random play. The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. An external audio device such as a portable audio player can be connected to the auxiliary input jack - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 184
system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of device such as an iPod™, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 4-3 for more information air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There could have been a problem - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 185
available for display by the radio when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. Compressed compressed and uncompressed audio format. MP3 Format To burn an MP3 disc on a personal computer easy to find songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using . The system can support up to eight subfolders - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 186
displays ROOT. When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files are located under the root folder. The folder down and folder. When play enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the folder mode is chosen as - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 187
than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text . These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playing an MP3 Insert a it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts to play, the track number and song - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 188
displays. Use the music navigator feature to play MP3 files on 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 by artist and album ID3 tag information. It can take several - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 189
order on the CD-R/CD-RW and begins playing MP3 files by that artist. To listen to MP3 files by another artist, press the pushbutton located below either arrow button. The disc goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order. Continue pressing either button until the desired artist is - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 190
the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth: - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 191
manual. Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 30 ft. (9.1 m). Not all phones support Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 192
Bluetooth system at a time. 4. Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process. Locate the device named "General Motors" in the list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 193
and hold J / 0 for two seconds. The system responds with "Ready" followed by a tone. 2. Say "Bluetooth". The system responds with "Bluetooth ready" followed by a tone. 3. Say "List". The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devices. If a phone is connected to the vehicle, the system will say "Is - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 194
3-84 Instrument Panel If the number is correct, say "Yes". If the number is not correct, say "No". The system will ask for the number to be re-entered. 4. After the system stores the phone number, it responds with "Please say the name tag" followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Instrument Panel 4. After the complete number has been entered, say "Store". The system responds with "Please say the name tag" followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with "About to store . Does that sound OK?". Using - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 196
Calls can be made using the following commands: Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar (if present). To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold J / 0 for two seconds. The - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 197
After the tone, say "Re-dial". The system responds with "Re-dial using " and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 198
be called. 4. Once the call is connected, press J / 0 to link all the callers together. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 199
with "Bluetooth ready" followed by a tone. 3. Say "Voice". The system responds with "OK, accessing ". Voice Pass-Thru Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 200
with "Say a name tag to send tones" followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to send. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can be - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 201
Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions other than an authorized service facility could void authorization . Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 202
unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. v+v − (Volume): J 0 (Call/Mute): Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: treble on the radio. For vehicles with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems, press and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with those - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 203
Loud. The selected volume level appears on the radio display. Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will disable vehicle chimes. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged as long as it is securely attached to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 204
3-94 Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Design ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...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 StabiliTrak® System ...4-7 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 206
, this section contains information about city, freeway, and off-road driving, as well as other hints for driving in various weather conditions. Utility vehicles do have higher ground clearance and a narrower track or shorter wheelbase than passenger cars, to make them more capable for off-road - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 207
. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life. • Combine several trips into a single trip. • Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. • Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 208
-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 the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 209
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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 210
you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 211
enhancement system called StabiliTrak which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 212
has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, TCS applies the brakes to limit wheel spin and also - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 213
TCS light does not come on, TCS may not be functioning properly and the vehicle should be serviced at your dealer/retailer. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3 for more information. 4-9 All-Wheel Drive (AWD - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 214
require regular maintenance. If you suspect steering system problems and/or the Service Vehicle Soon light comes on, contact your dealer/retailer for service repairs. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 215
like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. pavement markings, and lines that could - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 216
drivers avoid 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 the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 217
without all-wheel drive should not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. Many of the vehicle design features that help make the vehicle more responsive on paved roads during poor weather conditions also help make it better suited for off-road use than conventional passenger vehicles - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 218
about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. • Avoid any driving practice that could damage shrubs, flowers, trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife. This includes wheel-spinning, breaking down trees, or unnecessary driving - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 219
especially 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, you and your passengers should wear safety belts. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 220
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. Off-roading requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 221
smart way to find out. { CAUTION Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you will stall. If you drive down them, you cannot control your speed. If you drive across them, you will roll over. You could be seriously injured or killed. If you have any doubt - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 222
make it up the hill: Driving Uphill Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill: • Attach a flag to the vehicle to be more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. • Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 223
hill with the wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel too far to brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control. Driving - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 224
- might not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. • Surface conditions can be a problem. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 225
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels do not get good traction. Acceleration is not as quick, turning is more difficult, and braking and difficult braking can cause it to slide out of control. { be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 226
substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, axles, and exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 227
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. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving . Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 228
driving tips include: Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: • Keep the vehicle serviced . • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 229
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand. Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels steering maneuvers and braking while on ice. Turn off cruise control, if equipped, - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 230
4-26 Driving Your Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow wind to bring in fresh air. • Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. • Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 231
Driving keeps the battery charged to manual transmission, between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 232
Driving and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Driving Your Vehicle Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement "The 5. Determine the combined 4-29 combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 234
4-30 Driving Your Vehicle weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's kg). B. Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg). C. Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg). Label Example A vehicle specific Certification/ Tire label is attached - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 235
Driving Your Vehicle The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 236
four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if Long Trip on page 4-24. Dinghy Towing Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles may be dinghy towed from the front. a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 237
is at the proper level before towing with all four wheels on the ground. Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire. Towing with two different tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 238
7. Release the parking brake. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) All-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with two wheels on the ground. To the Rear Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Front-wheel-drive VUE Red Line vehicles should not be towed with two wheels on the ground. To - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Driving Your Vehicle 4-35 Towing a Trailer { CAUTION The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well - or even at all. The driver and passengers - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 240
rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before pulling a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 241
to find the maximum trailer weight for the vehicle. Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. *GCWR 2WD - 2.4L L4 Engine 3.91 1,500 lbs (680 kg) 5,375 lbs (2 438 kg) 2WD - 3.6L V6 Engine** 2.77 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg) AWD - 3.5L V6 Engine 2.77 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 8,000 lbs (3 629 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 242
Driving Your Vehicle weight may reduce the trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight. Consider the following example: A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle equipment, passengers or - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Driving Your Vehicle The weight at the rear axle could be 850 lbs (386 kg) X 1.5 = 1,275 lbs (578 kg). Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well, 300 lbs (136 kg) could be added to the front axle weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear axle - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 244
sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and -type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Driving Continued) • Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed? - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 245
, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This checks - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 246
can tow in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. It is a good - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 248
4-44 Driving Your Vehicle ✍ NOTES - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 249
/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-18 Cooling System ...5-19 Engine Coolant ...5-22 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-25 Engine Overheating ...5-25 Power Steering Fluid ...5-26 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-27 Brakes ...5-28 Battery ...5-30 Jump Starting ...5-31 Bulb Replacement - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 250
New Tires ...5-57 Buying New Tires ...5-58 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-59 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-60 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-61 Wheel Replacement fication Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-79 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-79 Electrical System Add-On - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Saturn 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 the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 252
with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 6-17. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 253
airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part you drive, service. If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 254
to your authorized dealer/retailer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 255
Service problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That the performance of the emission control system could be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 256
company that does business in the country where you will be driving. Filling the Tank { CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off the engine when you are - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Service See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-75. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer/retailer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it might not fit properly. This can cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 258
5-10 Service and Appearance Care CAUTION (Continued) Filling a Portable Fuel Container 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Service and Appearance Care 5-11 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 260
5-12 Service and Appearance Care E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 5-28. F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See "Checking Coolant" under Engine Coolant on page 5-22. G. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-31. H. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-82. I. See Battery on - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Service and Appearance Care When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine (3.6L V6 similar), you will see the following: 5-13 A. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-26. C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 262
5-14 Service and Appearance Care When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-86. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Service and Appearance Care What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: 5-15 • GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Your dealer/retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. It computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 265
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. 5-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Service and Appearance Care 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 it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. Automatic Transmission Fluid It - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 267
Service and Appearance Care Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid level, please take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer. 2.4L L4 Engine shown, 3.5L V6 and 3.6L V6 Engines similar A. Electric Engine Fan B. Coolant Surge Tank C. Pressure Cap 5-19 Cooling System When you - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 268
running. If it is not, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage severely damaged. If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible { CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. drive the vehicle. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 269
Service and Appearance Care 5-21 { CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from 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. { CAUTION You can be - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 270
Service reaches between the MIN and MAX lines. 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-25. A freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). • Give boiling protection up to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 271
be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer/retailer check your cooling system. Notice - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 272
. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if 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. The surge tank is located on the driver side of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 273
If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Engine Overheating There is a coolant temperature warning light on your vehicle's instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 274
cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. 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, turn it off. 2. Turn on your heater to full - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 275
Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 276
. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31. { CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. • The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 277
system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 278
replacement brake parts are installed. Battery This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 279
Service and Appearance Care 5-31 Jump Starting If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to procedure. Put the transmission in P (Park) before setting the parking brake. Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 280
Service 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 filler vehicle is equipped with a remote positive (+) terminal. This is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle, - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 281
the battery and maybe other parts. Do not connect the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on the dead battery because this battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 282
vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Good - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 283
Service and Appearance Care 5-35 All-Wheel Drive It is recommended that the all-wheel drive lubricants be checked and filled by the dealer/retailer. How to Check Lubricant A fluid loss could indicate a problem on page 6-3. Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) A. Fill Plug B. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 284
problem; check and have it repaired, if needed. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. AWD so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall. • The vehicle must have all four tires on - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Service and Appearance Care • The vehicle should not have any snow, ice, or mud on it. To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 5-37 • The vehicle should be fully assembled are aimed properly. 2. Locate the aim dot on the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 286
5-38 Service and Appearance Care Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface. 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. The adjustment screw can - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 287
be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb assembly. 8. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the housing. 9. Replace the old bulb with a new one. 10. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to reinstall - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 288
bulb socket assembly. 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket assembly. 5. Insert the bulb assembly into the headlamp assembly. 6. Turn the bulb assembly clockwise until seated. 7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly. Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps To replace a front turn - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 289
2. Remove the two screws holding in the taillamp assembly. 3. Slide the taillamp assembly rearward and away from the vehicle. 4. Turn the bulb socket being replaced counterclockwise to disconnect it. 5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket. 6. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket. 7. Reverse Steps - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 290
are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. To replace the windshield wiper blade: 2. Push the release lever (B) to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (A) out of the blade (C). 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 291
new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, , or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. See High-Speed Operation on page 5-50 for inflation pressure adjustment for high speed - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 292
examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 293
height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, see Compact - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 294
. 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's height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 295
FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-28. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Loading metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load Index - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Service and Appearance Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire . See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-57. UTQGS ( sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 297
accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle's capacity weight and the original equipment tire size the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 298
Service air until you reach the recommended amount. If you overfill the tire, release air to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot CAUTION Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km limits and road conditions are such that a vehicle can be - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 299
Service and Appearance Care If your vehicle has P235/55R18 size tires, they will require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle . The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle's tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 300
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 301
are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle's tires and transmit the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. The low tire pressure warning light comes on at each ignition - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 302
/ retailer for service. 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: TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you replace one or - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 303
-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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 304
5-56 Service and Appearance Care See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-57 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-62. See Inflation label. 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. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 305
because of the size or location of the damage. replace the tires as they get older, consult the tire manufacturer for more information. When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions influence when you need new - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 306
new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure { CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Label and its location on your vehicle. Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic systems such as, anti-lock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, and stability control, the performance of these systems can be affected. { CAUTION If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 308
5-60 Service and Appearance Care use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 309
Service and Appearance Care Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 310
them only with new Saturn original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. { CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 311
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's wheels. If you do find traction devices that - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 312
Service and Appearance Care CAUTION (Continued) Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in P (Park), or shift a manual a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). A. Wheel Block - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Service and Appearance Care 5-65 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire: 1. Open the liftgate. 3. Lift the load floor and hang the hook to the tailgate opening. 4. Remove the tire protector foam. 5. Remove the wheel retainer bolt holding down the spare tire by turning it - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 314
5-66 Service and Appearance Care 3. Remove the straps holding the bag containing the wheel wrench and extension jack handle. Remove the wheel wrench and extension jack handle from the bag. The tools you will be using include: The tools are located between the compact spare tire and the liftgate. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 315
under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { CAUTION 4. Position the lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire. Make sure all of the jack lift head is touching the jacking flange under the body. Do not place the jack under a body panel. The lower body panel has an arrow to aid - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 316
5-68 Service and Appearance Care { CAUTION Lifting a vehicle wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 11. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. { CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 317
after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-86 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 318
equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. To store the flat or spare tire and tools, do the following: 1. Place the wheel wrench into the bag and use the straps - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 319
you want. Replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire, wheel and other parts of the vehicle - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 320
5-72 Service and Appearance Care When cleaning the vehicle's interior, only use concentrated in the vehicle's breathing space. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Service and Appearance Care Do not clean the vehicle using: 5-73 Fabric/Carpet Use that streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. • For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 322
5-74 Service and Appearance Care Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 323
Service and Appearance Care 5-75 Weatherstrips Silicone the cleaning product label. If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts, do not use it on the vehicle or damage may occur and it would clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-75. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 324
Service finish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Wipers can be damaged by: Extreme dusty conditions Sand and salt - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 325
Service and Appearance Care 5-77 Aluminum Wheels Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium or sodium chloride. These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 326
5-78 Service and Appearance Care Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 327
battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See "Engine Specifications" under Capacities and Specifications on - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 328
on the passenger side of the lower console. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Passenger Side Power Window Driver Side Power Window Sunroof Module ECM/TCM Usage Inside Rearview Mirror 5-81 Instrument Panel Cluster Airbag System Outside Rearview Mirror Key Capture Solenoid Steering Wheel Switch Front Driver Door Lock Accessory Power Outlet 2 BCM (VB3) Body Control Module - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 330
BCM (VB4) Body Control Module (VB4) BCM (VB5) Body Control Module (VB5) TRL AIRCON AUDIO Trailer Air Conditioner Audio BCM (VB2) Body Control Module (VB2) DRL Daytime Running Light BCM (VB7) Body Control Module (VB7) IGN SW AIR BAG WASHER APO1 Ignition Switch Air Bag System Washer Pump Accessory - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Service and Appearance Care Fuses ECM ENG-3 ENG-2 ENG-1 HYBRID BEC RUN S/ROOF Usage Engine Control Module Engine 3 Engine 2 Engine 1 Not Used Run Sunroof Module 5-83 HTD/SEAT Heated Seat Control Module Fuses FAN MAIN Usage Cooling Fan Main Fuses Usage BCM STRTR WPR Body Control Module Starter - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Fog Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Passenger Side Low-Beam Headlamp Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp Outside Rearview Mirror Heating 4WD/ESCM All-Wheel Drive System ABS Antilock Brake System Module A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor BLWR MTR Blower Motor AMP HORN ABS I/P BEC Amplifier Horn Antilock - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Relay FAN AUX RLY PWR/TRN RLY STRTR RLY Cooling Fan Auxiliary Relay Engine Control Module/CAM, Canister, Injectors, Electronic Throttle Control Relay Starter Relay A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning RLY Compressor Relay WPR SPD RLY Windshield Wiper Speed Relay High-Beam Headlamp Relay Low-Beam Headlamp - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 334
System 2.4L L4 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 335
Service and Appearance Care Capacities English Metric 5-87 Application Transmission Fluid* Four-Speed Automatic Six-Speed Automatic Wheel Nut Torque , as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Engine 2.4L L4 (LE5) 3.5L V6 (LZ4) 3.6L V6 (LY7) VIN Code P - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 336
5-88 Service and Appearance Care ✍ NOTES - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 337
...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At 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 ...6-17 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 338
needs vary. You might need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep the vehicle in good condition, see your dealer/retailer. • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 339
sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer/retailer. 6-3 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil light displays, service is required for the vehicle - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Oil light displays within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed. Scheduled Maintenance Service Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 341
Scheduled Maintenance (cont'd) Service Perform any needed additional services. See "Additional Required Services" in this section. Inspect body components. See footnote (f). Automatic Transmission Only: Check automatic transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed. Replace passenger compartment air - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 342
for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 343
See footnote (h). Change transfer case 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). 25,000 (40 000 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 344
sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also see - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 345
for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. (h) Severe service is when the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 346
should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure vehicle safety, dependability, and emission control performance. Your dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to the - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. Do position, contact your dealer/retailer for service. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever your dealer/retailer for service. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check { CAUTION - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 348
ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 349
and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Hydraulic Power Steering System Parking Brake Cable Guides Automatic Transmission Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Assembly - Differential Key Lock Cylinders Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 351
6-15 Maintenance 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 Element Spark Plugs 2.4L L4 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 Wiper - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 352
6-16 Maintenance Schedule Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.5L V6 (LZ4) Engine 3.6L V6 (LY7) Engine 2.4L L4 (LE5) Engine - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 353
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 6-1. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 can be added on the following record pages. You - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 354
6-18 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 355
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-19 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 356
6-20 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 357
vehicle, for total customer satisfaction. We call this the Saturn Difference. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle are resolved by the retailer's sales or service departments. If, for any reason, your ownership experience falls below your expectations - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 358
following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: When contacting Saturn, please remember the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. This program is available at no cost to your selling and servicing retail facility. • Vehicle delivery date and present mileage - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 359
available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. Saturn factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone: 1-800- - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 360
GM dealers/retailers. • Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more • parts and service estimates, check trade-in values, or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile. • Online service and maintenance records • Find Saturn retailers for service - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 361
-833-6000 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000 In Canada, write to: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Ltd. CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 GMcanada.com 1-800-263-1999 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 362
telephone number • Telephone number of your location This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle such as hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc. The offer - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 363
not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 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. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 364
service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions also available. Allow three weeks for delivery. • Alternative Service: - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 365
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. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 366
service, may not be available at every retailer. Please contact your retailer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate retailer personnel. Saturn and must be supported by original receipts quality replacement parts. Poorly - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 367
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 perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 368
services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 369
any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 370
or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington D.C., 20590 You problems between you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn : Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 371
Assistance Information 7-15 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 372
, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor 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 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 373
Saturn research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. 7-17 OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 374
7-18 Customer Assistance Information ✍ NOTES - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 375
the Airbags? ...1-45 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...3-30 All-Wheel Drive ...5-35 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-40 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-9 Antenna Fixed Mast ...3-93 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-93 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Warning Light ...3-32 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 376
28 Antilock ...4-6 Parking ...2-24 System Warning Light ...3-31 Braking ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-15 Bulb Replacement ...5-41 Fog Lamp ...3-14 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-40 Halogen Bulbs ...5-39 Headlamp Aiming ...5-36 Headlamps ...5-39 License - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 377
Chime Level Adjustment ...Circuit Breakers ...Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...Fabric/Carpet ...Finish Care Control ...3-9 Cruise Control Light ...3-38 Cupholders ...2-41 i-3 Customer Assistance ...7-5 Offices ...7-5 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-5 Customer Information Service - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Immobilizer Operation PASS-Key® III+ ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Change Engine Oil Light ...Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ...Compartment Overview ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...Cooling System ...Drive Belt Routing ...Exhaust ...Oil ...Oil Life System - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 379
INDEX i-5 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-17 Finish Damage ...5-78 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-93 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...3-5 Light ...3-38 Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Folding Seatback, Passenger ...1-8 Front Storage Area ...2-42 Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Economy Driving - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Lights Airbag Readiness ...3-29 All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...3-40 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-32 Brake System Warning ...3-31 Change Engine Oil ...3-38 Charging System ...3-31 Cruise Control 41 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...3-40 Oil Pressure ...3-37 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Maintenance Requirements ...6-1 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-3 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-1 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-35 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Manual - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 382
27 Parking Brake ...2-24 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-24 Passenger Sensing System Light ...3-39 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-17 Seat ...1-4 Steering Fluid ...5-26 Windows ...2-10 Power Steering Warning Lights ...3-33 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Government ...7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ...7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-59 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-17 Roadside Assistance - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 384
Lights ...3-33 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-92 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel 37 Right Front Seat Position ...1-39 Security Light ...3-38 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to Light ...3-40 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-79 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 385
Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-61 Wheel Replacement ...5-62 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-57 Towing Recreational Vehicle ...4-32 Towing a Trailer ...4-35 Your Vehicle ...4-32 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 Control System Warning Light ...3-33 StabiliTrak® System ...4-7 Transmission Fluid - 2009 Saturn VUE | Owner's Manual - Page 386
...3-49 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-5 Safety and Symbols ...iii Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...3-40 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-61 Different Size ...5-59 Replacement ...5-62 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-57 Where to Put the Child Restraint ...1-30 Windows ...2-10 Power ...2-10
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Seats and Restraint
System
...............................
1-1
Head Restraints
..............
1-2
Front Seats
....................
1-3
Rear Seats
....................
1-9
Safety Belts
..................
1-10
Child Restraints
.............
1-23
Airbag System
..............
1-42
Restraint System
Check
......................
1-58
Features and Controls
......
2-1
Keys
.............................
2-2
Doors and Locks
............
2-7
Windows
......................
2-10
Theft-Deterrent
Systems
...................
2-12
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
.............
2-15
Mirrors
.........................
2-29
Object Detection
Systems
...................
2-31
OnStar
®
System
............
2-33
Universal Home Remote
System
.....................
2-37
Storage Areas
...............
2-41
Sunroof
........................
2-45
Instrument Panel
...............
3-1
Instrument Panel
Overview
....................
3-4
Climate Controls
............
3-17
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
............
3-26
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
.............
3-42
Audio System(s)
............
3-64
Driving Your Vehicle
.........
4-1
Your Driving, the Road,
and the Vehicle
...........
4-1
Towing
........................
4-32
Service and
Appearance Care
...............
5-1
Service
..........................
5-3
Fuel
..............................
5-5
Checking Things Under
the Hood
..................
5-10
All-Wheel Drive
.............
5-35
Headlamp Aiming
..........
5-36
Bulb Replacement
.........
5-39
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
.............
5-42
Tires
...........................
5-43
Appearance Care
..........
5-72
Vehicle Identification
......
5-79
Electrical System
...........
5-79
Capacities and
Specifications
............
5-86
Maintenance Schedule
......
6-1
Maintenance Schedule
.....
6-1
Customer Assistance
Information
........................
7-1
Customer Assistance and
Information
.................
7-1
Reporting Safety
Defects
.....................
7-14
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
.................
16
Index
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i-1
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