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Q: Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? A: Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A: It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here is what to do. 1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Apply the parking brake. 2. Shift to PARK (P) (or NEUTRAL if you have a manual transaxle) and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. 4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help. • When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that is not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across. You could roll over if you do not drive straight down. • Never go downhill with the transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). This is called "free wheeling." Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade. Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: • Unless you have anti-lock brakes, avoid braking so hard that you lock the wheels when going downhill. If your wheels are locked, you cannot steer your vehicle. If your wheels lock up during downhill braking, you may feel the vehicle starting to slide sideways. To regain your direction, just ease off the brakes and steer to keep the front of the vehicle pointing straight downhill. • A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across. When you go straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels) reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end. But when you drive across an incline, the much more narrow track width (the distance between the left and right wheels) may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. 4-26

Section	Page
2004 Saturn VUE BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	9
Six-Way Power Driver Seat	9
Manual Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Passenger Folding Seatback	14
Rear Seats	14
Split Folding Rear Seat	14
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Driver Position	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	28
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	31
Safety Belt Pretensioners	34
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	34
Older Children	34
Infants and Young Children	37
Child Restraint Systems	40
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Top Strap	43
Top Strap Anchor Location	45
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	51
Airbag Systems	54
Where Are the Airbags?	56
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	60
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	60
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	62
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	63
Restraint System Check	64
Checking Your Restraint Systems	64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Features and Controls	67
Keys	68
Remote Keyless Entry System	69
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	70
Doors and Locks	73
Door Locks	73
Power Door Locks	74
Delayed Locking	74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	75
Rear Door Security Locks	75
Lockout Protection	76
Leaving Your Vehicle	76
Liftgate	76
Windows	77
Manual Windows	77
Power Windows	78
Sun Visors	78
Theft-Deterrent Systems	79
Passlock®	79
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	80
New Vehicle Break-In	80
Ignition Positions	80
Starting Your Engine	81
Engine Coolant Heater	83
Automatic Transaxle Operation	84
Manual Transaxle Operation	87
Parking Brake	89
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	90
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	92
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	92
Parking Over Things That Burn	93
Engine Exhaust	93
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	94
Mirrors	95
Manual Rearview Mirror	95
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	95
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	97
Outside Manual Mirrors	99
Outside Power Mirrors	100
Outside Convex Mirror	100
OnStar® System	101
Storage Areas	102
Glove Box	102
Center Console Storage Area	102
Garment Hooks	102
Load Floor Storage Box	103
Roof Rack System	103
Sunroof	104
Instrument Panel	105
Instrument Panel Overview	108
Hazard Warning Flashers	110
Horn	110
Tilt Wheel	111
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	111
Windshield Wiper Lever	113
Cruise Control (2.2L L4 Engine)	115
Cruise Control (3.5L V6 Engine)	118
Exterior Lamps	121
Interior Lamps	123
Accessory Power Outlets	124
Climate Controls	125
Climate Control System	125
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	127
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	129
Instrument Panel Cluster	130
Speedometer and Odometer	131
Tachometer	131
Safety Belt Reminder Light	132
Airbag Readiness Light	132
Battery Warning Light	133
Up-Shift Light	134
Brake System Warning Light	134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	135
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	136
Low Traction Light	137
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	137
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	138
Low Coolant Warning Light	138
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	139
Oil Pressure Light	142
Change Engine Oil Light	143
Security Light	143
Reduced Engine Power Light	143
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	144
Gate Ajar Light	144
Service Vehicle Soon Light	144
Fuel Gage	145
Low Fuel Warning Light	146
Audio System(s)	146
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	147
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	147
AM-FM Radio	147
Radio with CD (Base Level)	149
Radio with CD (MP3)	153
Rear Seat Entertainment System	166
Theft-Deterrent Feature	176
Radio Reception	178
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	179
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	179
Fixed Mast Antenna	179
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	179
Driving Your Vehicle	181
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	182
Driver Behavior	182
Driving Environment	182
Vehicle Design	182
Defensive Driving	183
Drunken Driving	184
Control of a Vehicle	187
Braking	187
Traction Control System (TCS)	190
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	192
Steering	192
Off-Road Recovery	195
Passing	195
Loss of Control	196
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads	198
Driving at Night	210
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	212
City Driving	215
Freeway Driving	216
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	217
Highway Hypnosis	218
Hill and Mountain Roads	218
Winter Driving	220
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	224
Towing	226
Towing Your Vehicle	226
Recreational Vehicle Towing	226
Loading Your Vehicle	229
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	234
Towing a Trailer	235
Service and Appearance Care	243
Service	245
Doing Your Own Service Work	246
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	247
Fuel	247
Gasoline Octane	247
Gasoline Specifications	247
California Fuel	248
Additives	248
Fuels in Foreign Countries	249
Filling Your Tank	250
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	252
Checking Things Under the Hood	252
Hood Release	253
Engine Compartment Overview	254
Engine Oil	257
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	263
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	267
Manual Transaxle Fluid	269
Hydraulic Clutch	270
Engine Coolant	270
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	273
Engine Overheating	273
Cooling System	276
Windshield Washer Fluid	282
Brakes	283
Battery	286
Jump Starting	287
All-Wheel Drive	293
Headlamp Aiming	294
Bulb Replacement	295
Halogen Bulbs	295
Headlamps	295
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	298
Fog Lamps	299
Sidemarker Lamps	299
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	300
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	301
Replacement Bulbs	302
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	302
Tires	304
Inflation - Tire Pressure	311
Tire Inspection and Rotation	312
When It Is Time for New Tires	313
Buying New Tires	314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	315
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	316
Wheel Replacement	317
Tire Chains	318
If a Tire Goes Flat	319
Changing a Flat Tire	320
Compact Spare Tire	330
Appearance Care	331
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	331
Care of Safety Belts	334
Weatherstrips	334
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	334
Sheet Metal Damage	337
Finish Damage	337
Underbody Maintenance	337
Chemical Paint Spotting	337
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	338
Vehicle Identification	339
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	339
Service Parts Identification Label	339
Electrical System	340
Add-On Electrical Equipment	340
Windshield Wiper Fuses	340
Power Windows and Other Power Options	340
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	340
Capacities and Specifications	344
Maintenance Schedule	347
Maintenance Schedule	348
Introduction	348
Maintenance Requirements	348
Your Vehicle and the Environment	348
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	348
Scheduled Maintenance	350
Additional Required Services	352
Maintenance Footnotes	355
Owner Checks and Services	356
At Each Fuel Fill	356
At Least Once a Month	357
At Least Once a Year	357
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	360
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	362
Engine Drive Belt Routing	363
Maintenance Record	364
Customer Assistance and Information	367
Customer Assistance and Information	368
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	368
Online Owner Center	370
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	370
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	371
Roadside Assistance Program	372
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	373
Reporting Safety Defects	374
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	374
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	375
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn	375
Service Publications Ordering Information	375
Index	377

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Are there some things I should not do when

driving down a hill?

Yes! These are important because if you ignore

them you could lose control and have a serious

accident.

•

When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you

across the incline of the hill. A hill that is not too

steep to drive down may be too steep to drive

across. You could roll over if you do not drive

straight down.

•

Never go downhill with the transaxle in

NEUTRAL (N). This is called “free wheeling.”

Your brakes will have to do all the work and could

overheat and fade.

•

Unless you have anti-lock brakes, avoid braking so

hard that you lock the wheels when going downhill.

If your wheels are locked, you cannot steer your

vehicle. If your wheels lock up during downhill

braking, you may feel the vehicle starting to slide

sideways. To regain your direction, just ease off the

brakes and steer to keep the front of the vehicle

pointing straight downhill.

Am I likely to stall when going downhill?

It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if

it happens going downhill, here is what to do.

1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.

Apply the parking brake.

2. Shift to PARK (P) (or NEUTRAL if you have a

manual transaxle) and, while still braking, restart

the engine.

3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake,

and drive straight down.

4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help.

Driving Across an Incline

Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go

across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to

decide whether to try to drive across the incline.

Here are some things to consider:

•

A hill that can be driven straight up or down may

be too steep to drive across. When you go

straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel

base (the distance from the front wheels to the rear

wheels) reduces the likelihood the vehicle will

tumble end over end. But when you drive across an

incline, the much more narrow track width (the

distance between the left and right wheels) may not

prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over.

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