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Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck. Both roof-rail airbags will deploy when either side of the vehicle is struck, or if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over, or in a severe frontal impact. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. For seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact. In a rollover event, roof-rail airbag deployment is determined by the direction of the roll. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the 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 impact airbags, there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door. For vehicles with roof-rail airbags, there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle, near the side windows that have occupant seating positions. 83

Section	Page
2007 Saturn OUTLOOK BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	10
Power Seats	10
Manual Lumbar	11
Power Lumbar	12
Heated Seats	12
Memory Seat and Mirrors	13
Reclining Seatbacks	15
Head Restraints	17
Rear Seats	18
Rear Seat Operation	18
Third Row Seats	21
Safety Belts	24
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	24
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	29
Driver Position	30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	39
Right Front Passenger Position	39
Rear Seat Passengers	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	43
Safety Belt Pretensioners	47
Safety Belt Extender	47
Child Restraints	48
Older Children	48
Infants and Young Children	51
Child Restraint Systems	55
Where to Put the Restraint	59
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	69
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	72
Airbag System	76
Where Are the Airbags?	79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	82
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	83
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	84
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	84
Passenger Sensing System	86
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	91
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Restraint System Check	93
Checking the Restraint Systems	93
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	94
Features and Controls	95
Keys	97
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	98
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	100
Doors and Locks	106
Door Locks	106
Power Door Locks	107
Delayed Locking	107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	107
Rear Door Security Locks	108
Lockout Protection	109
Liftgate	109
Power Liftgate	110
Windows	115
Power Windows	116
Sun Visors	118
Theft-Deterrent Systems	119
Content Theft-Deterrent	119
PASS-Key® III+	121
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	121
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	123
New Vehicle Break-In	123
Ignition Positions	124
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	125
Starting the Engine	126
Engine Coolant Heater	127
Automatic Transmission Operation	129
Tow/Haul Mode	132
Parking Brake	133
Shifting Into Park (P)	134
Shifting Out of Park (P)	136
Parking Over Things That Burn	136
Engine Exhaust	137
Running the Engine While Parked	138
Mirrors	139
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	139
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	139
Outside Power Mirrors	142
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	143
Outside Convex Mirror	144
Outside Heated Mirrors	145
OnStar® System	145
Universal Home Remote System	149
System Identification	149
Universal Home Remote System	149
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	150
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	154
Storage Areas	161
Glove Box	161
Cupholder(s)	161
Instrument Panel Storage Area	161
Center Console Storage Area	161
Floor Mats	162
Luggage Carrier	162
Rear Seat Armrest	163
Convenience Net	163
Cargo Cover	163
Cargo Tie Downs	163
Cargo Management System	164
Sunroof	165
Instrument Panel	167
Instrument Panel Overview	170
Hazard Warning Flashers	172
Other Warning Devices	172
Horn	172
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	172
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column	173
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	174
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	175
Flash-to-Pass	176
Windshield Wipers	176
Windshield Washer	177
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	178
Cruise Control	179
Exterior Lamps	182
Delayed Headlamps	183
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	183
Fog Lamps	184
Instrument Panel Brightness	184
Courtesy Lamps	184
Dome Lamps	185
Dome Lamp Override	185
Entry Lighting	185
Delayed Entry Lighting	186
Delayed Exit Lighting	186
Parade Dimming	186
Reading Lamps	187
Electric Power Management	187
Battery Run-Down Protection	188
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	188
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	192
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current	193
Climate Controls	194
Climate Control System	194
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	198
Outlet Adjustment	205
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System	206
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls	207
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	209
Instrument Panel Cluster	210
Speedometer and Odometer	211
Tachometer	211
Safety Belt Reminder Light	211
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	212
Airbag Readiness Light	212
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	214
Charging System Light	216
Voltmeter Gage	216
Brake System Warning Light	217
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	218
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	219
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	220
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	220
Tire Pressure Light	221
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	222
Oil Pressure Light	225
Security Light	226
Fog Lamp Light	226
Cruise Control Light	226
Highbeam On Light	227
Tow/Haul Mode Light	227
Fuel Gage	227
Driver Information Center (DIC)	228
DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)	229
DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)	235
DIC Warnings and Messages	239
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)	250
Audio System(s)	260
Setting the Time	261
Radio with CD	263
Radio with CD and DVD	273
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player)	290
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player)	296
XM Radio Messages	303
Navigation/Radio System	305
Rear Seat Entertainment System	305
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	315
Theft-Deterrent Feature	317
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	317
Radio Reception	318
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	320
Care of the CD and DVD Player	320
Multi-Band Antenna	320
Driving Your Vehicle	321
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	322
Defensive Driving	322
Drunken Driving	323
Control of a Vehicle	326
Braking	326
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	327
Braking in Emergencies	329
StabiliTrak® System	329
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	332
Steering	332
Off-Road Recovery	334
Passing	335
Loss of Control	336
Driving at Night	337
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	339
City Driving	342
Freeway Driving	342
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	343
Highway Hypnosis	344
Hill and Mountain Roads	345
Winter Driving	347
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	352
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	352
Loading Your Vehicle	353
Towing	358
Towing Your Vehicle	358
Recreational Vehicle Towing	358
Towing a Trailer	362
Service and Appearance Care	375
Service	377
Accessories and Modifications	377
California Proposition 65 Warning	378
Doing Your Own Service Work	378
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	379
Fuel	379
Gasoline Octane	379
Gasoline Specifications	379
California Fuel	380
Additives	380
Fuels in Foreign Countries	381
Filling the Tank	381
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	384
Checking Things Under the Hood	384
Hood Release	385
Engine Compartment Overview	386
Engine Oil	387
Engine Oil Life System	390
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	392
Automatic Transmission Fluid	394
Engine Coolant	396
Radiator Pressure Cap	399
Engine Overheating	400
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	402
Cooling System	402
Power Steering Fluid	408
Windshield Washer Fluid	409
Brakes	410
Battery	413
Jump Starting	414
All-Wheel Drive	420
Headlamp Aiming	421
Bulb Replacement	422
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	422
Halogen Bulbs	422
License Plate Lamp	423
Replacement Bulbs	423
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	424
Tires	425
Tire Sidewall Labeling	426
Tire Terminology and Definitions	429
Inflation - Tire Pressure	432
Tire Pressure Monitor System	433
Tire Inspection and Rotation	438
When It Is Time for New Tires	440
Buying New Tires	440
Different Size Tires and Wheels	442
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	442
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	444
Wheel Replacement	444
Tire Chains	445
If a Tire Goes Flat	446
Changing a Flat Tire	447
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	448
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	451
Secondary Latch System	456
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	459
Compact Spare Tire	463
Appearance Care	464
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	464
Fabric/Carpet	465
Leather	466
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	467
Care of Safety Belts	467
Weatherstrips	467
Washing Your Vehicle	468
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	468
Finish Care	468
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	469
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	470
Tires	471
Sheet Metal Damage	471
Finish Damage	471
Underbody Maintenance	472
Chemical Paint Spotting	472
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	473
Vehicle Identification	474
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	474
Service Parts Identification Label	474
Electrical System	475
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	475
Add-On Electrical Equipment	475
Windshield Wiper Fuses	475
Power Windows and Other Power Options	476
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	476
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	476
Underhood Fuse Block	479
Capacities and Specifications	483
Maintenance Schedule	485
Maintenance Schedule	486
Introduction	486
Maintenance Requirements	486
Your Vehicle and the Environment	486
Using the Maintenance Schedule	486
Scheduled Maintenance	488
Additional Required Services	491
Maintenance Footnotes	492
Owner Checks and Services	493
At Each Fuel Fill	494
At Least Once a Month	494
At Least Once a Year	495
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	497
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	498
Engine Drive Belt Routing	499
Maintenance Record	500
Customer Assistance Information	503
Customer Assistance and Information	504
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	504
Online Owner Center	507
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	508
Customer Assistance Offices	508
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	509
Roadside Assistance Program	509
Collision Damage Repair	513
Reporting Safety Defects	516
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	516
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	517
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn	517
Service Publications Ordering Information	518
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	519
Event Data Recorders	520
OnStar	521
Navigation System	521
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	521

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Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags

are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side

crashes. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are

intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe

frontal impact. Seat-mounted side impact and

roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is

above the system’s designed threshold level.

The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle

design.

Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not

intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal

impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. Roof-rail

airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts.

A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended

to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck.

Both roof-rail airbags will deploy when either

side of the vehicle is struck, or if the sensing

system predicts that the vehicle is about to

roll over, or in a severe frontal impact.

In any particular crash, no one can say whether

an airbag should have inflated simply because

of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the

repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is

determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle

of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows

down. For seat-mounted side impact and

roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the

location and severity of the side impact. In a

rollover event, roof-rail airbag deployment

is determined by the direction of the roll.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

In a deployment event, the sensing system sends

an electrical signal triggering a release of gas

from the 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 impact airbags, there

are airbag modules in the side of the front

seatbacks closest to the door. For vehicles with

roof-rail airbags, there are airbag modules in

the ceiling of the vehicle, near the side windows

that have occupant seating positions.