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5-82 Fuses Service and Appearance Care Usage Fuses FSCM RR CLR Usage Fuel Storage Control Module Rear Closure Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment, near the battery. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. 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 Power Outlet 1 BCM (VB1) Body Control Module (VB1) ONSTAR Relays RELAY ACC/RAP RELAY RUN/ CRANK OnStar® Usage Accessory, Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Relay Run/Crank Relay

Section	Page
2009 Saturn VUE BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Head Restraints	6
Head Restraints	6
Front Seats	7
Manual Seats	7
Seat Height Adjuster	8
Power Seat	8
Manual Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Passenger Folding Seatback	12
Rear Seats	13
Split Folding Rear Seat	13
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Lap-Shoulder Belt	23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Safety Belt Extender	27
Child Restraints	27
Older Children	27
Infants and Young Children	30
Child Restraint Systems	33
Where to Put the Restraint	34
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	35
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	41
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	43
Airbag System	46
Airbag System	46
Where Are the Airbags?	49
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	51
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	53
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	53
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	54
Passenger Sensing System	55
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	60
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	61
Restraint System Check	62
Checking the Restraint Systems	62
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Features and Controls	65
Keys	66
Keys	66
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	67
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	68
Remote Vehicle Start	69
Doors and Locks	71
Door Locks	71
Power Door Locks	72
Delayed Locking	72
Automatic Door Lock	72
Automatic Door Unlock	72
Rear Door Security Locks	72
Lockout Protection	72
Liftgate	73
Windows	74
Windows	74
Power Windows	74
Sun Visors	75
Theft-DeterrentSystems	76
Theft-Deterrent Systems	76
Content Theft-Deterrent	76
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	77
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	78
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	79
New Vehicle Break-In	79
Ignition Positions	80
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	81
Starting the Engine	81
Engine Coolant Heater	82
Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel)	83
Automatic Transmission Operation (Base)	86
Parking Brake	88
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	89
Shifting Out of Park	91
Parking Over Things That Burn	91
Engine Exhaust	92
Running the Vehicle While Parked	92
Mirrors	93
Manual Rearview Mirror	93
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	93
Outside Power Mirrors	93
Outside Convex Mirror	94
Outside Heated Mirrors	94
Object Detection Systems	95
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	95
OnStar® System	97
OnStar® System	97
Universal Home Remote System	101
Universal Home Remote System	101
Universal Home Remote System Operation	101
Storage Areas	105
Glove Box	105
Cupholders	105
Instrument Panel Storage	106
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	106
Front Storage Area	106
Center Console Storage	106
Luggage Carrier	107
Rear Seat Armrest	108
Convenience Net	108
Cargo Cover	108
Cargo Tie Downs	108
Cargo Management System	108
Sunroof	109
Sunroof	109
Instrument Panel	111
Instrument Panel Overview	114
Instrument Panel Overview	114
Hazard Warning Flashers	115
Horn	115
Tilt Wheel	116
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	116
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	116
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	117
Flash-to-Pass	117
Windshield Wipers	117
Rainsense™ II Wipers	118
Windshield Washer	118
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	119
Cruise Control	119
Exterior Lamps	122
Wiper Activated Headlamps	122
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	123
Automatic Headlamp System	123
Fog Lamps	124
Instrument Panel Brightness	124
Dome Lamp	124
Entry Lighting	124
Reading Lamps	125
Electric Power Management	125
Battery Run-Down Protection	126
Climate Controls	127
Climate Control System	127
Automatic Climate Control System	130
Outlet Adjustment	134
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	134
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	136
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	136
Instrument Panel Cluster	137
Speedometer and Odometer	138
Trip Odometer	138
Tachometer	138
Safety Belt Reminders	138
Airbag Readiness Light	139
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	140
Charging System Light	141
Brake System Warning Light	141
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	142
Power Steering Warning Lights	143
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	143
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	143
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	144
Tire Pressure Light	144
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	145
Oil Pressure Light	147
Change Engine Oil Light	148
Security Light	148
Fog Lamp Light	148
Cruise Control Light	148
Reduced Engine Power Light	149
Highbeam On Light	149
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	149
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	150
All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light	150
Gate Ajar Light	150
Door Ajar Light	150
Service Vehicle Soon Light	150
Fuel Gage	151
Low Fuel Warning Light	151
Driver Information Center (DIC)	152
Driver Information Center (DIC)	152
DIC Operation and Displays	152
DIC Compass	157
DIC Warnings and Messages	159
DIC Vehicle Customization	167
Audio System(s)	174
Audio System(s)	174
Setting the Clock	175
Radio(s)	177
Using an MP3	185
XM Radio Messages	189
Navigation/Radio System	191
Bluetooth®	191
Theft-Deterrent Feature	201
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	202
Radio Reception	202
Fixed Mast Antenna	203
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	203
Chime Level Adjustment	203
Driving Your Vehicle	205
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	205
Driving Your Vehicle	205
Driver Behavior	206
Driving Environment	206
Vehicle Design	206
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	207
Defensive Driving	207
Drunk Driving	208
Control of a Vehicle	208
Braking	209
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	210
Braking in Emergencies	210
StabiliTrak® System	211
Traction Control System (TCS)	212
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	213
Steering	213
Off-Road Recovery	215
Passing	215
Loss of Control	216
Off-Road Driving	217
Driving at Night	226
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	227
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	228
Highway Hypnosis	228
Hill and Mountain Roads	228
Winter Driving	229
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	231
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	231
Loading the Vehicle	232
Towing	236
Towing Your Vehicle	236
Recreational Vehicle Towing	236
Towing a Trailer	239
Service and Appearance Care	249
Service	251
Service	251
Accessories and Modifications	251
California Proposition 65 Warning	252
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	252
Doing Your Own Service Work	252
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	253
Fuel	253
Fuel	253
Gasoline Octane	253
Gasoline Specifications	254
California Fuel	254
Additives	254
Fuels in Foreign Countries	256
Filling the Tank	256
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	258
Checking Things Under the Hood	258
Checking Things Under the Hood	258
Hood Release	259
Engine Compartment Overview	260
Engine Oil	262
Engine Oil Life System	264
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	265
Automatic Transmission Fluid	266
Cooling System	267
Engine Coolant	270
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	273
Engine Overheating	273
Power Steering Fluid	274
Windshield Washer Fluid	275
Brakes	276
Battery	278
Jump Starting	279
All-Wheel Drive	283
All-Wheel Drive	283
Headlamp Aiming	284
Headlamp Aiming	284
Bulb Replacement	287
Bulb Replacement	287
Halogen Bulbs	287
Headlamps	287
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	288
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	288
License Plate Lamp	289
Replacement Bulbs	289
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	290
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	290
Tires	291
Tires	291
Tire Sidewall Labeling	292
Tire Terminology and Definitions	294
Inflation - Tire Pressure	297
High-Speed Operation	298
Tire Pressure Monitor System	299
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	301
Tire Inspection and Rotation	304
When It Is Time for New Tires	305
Buying New Tires	306
Different Size Tires and Wheels	307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	308
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	309
Wheel Replacement	310
Tire Chains	310
If a Tire Goes Flat	311
Changing a Flat Tire	312
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	313
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	314
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	318
Compact Spare Tire	319
Appearance Care	320
Interior Cleaning	320
Fabric/Carpet	321
Leather	322
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	322
Care of Safety Belts	322
Weatherstrips	323
Washing Your Vehicle	323
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	323
Finish Care	324
Windshield and Wiper Blades	324
Aluminum Wheels	325
Tires	325
Sheet Metal Damage	326
Finish Damage	326
Underbody Maintenance	326
Chemical Paint Spotting	326
Vehicle Identification	327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	327
Service Parts Identification Label	327
Electrical System	327
Add-On Electrical Equipment	327
Windshield Wiper Fuses	328
Power Windows and Other Power Options	328
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	328
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	328
Underhood Fuse Block	330
Capacities and Specifications	334
Capacities and Specifications	334
Maintenance Schedule	337
Maintenance Schedule	337
Introduction	337
Maintenance Requirements	337
Your Vehicle and the Environment	337
Using the Maintenance Schedule	338
Scheduled Maintenance	339
Additional Required Services	342
Maintenance Footnotes	344
Owner Checks and Services	346
At Each Fuel Fill	346
At Least Once a Month	346
At Least Once a Year	347
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	349
Maintenance Replacement Parts	351
Engine Drive Belt Routing	352
Maintenance Record	353
Customer Assistance Information	357
Customer Assistance and Information	357
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	357
Online Owner Center	360
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	361
Customer Assistance Offices	361
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	362
Roadside Assistance Program	362
Scheduling Service Appointments	364
Courtesy Transportation	365
Collision Damage Repair	366
Reporting Safety Defects	370
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	370
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	370
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn	370
Service Publications Ordering Information	371
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	372
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	372
Event Data Recorders	372
OnStar®	373
Navigation System	373
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	373