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AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. This message clears itself after 10 seconds. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires needs to be checked. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 5-49, Loading the Vehicle on page 4-22, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-56. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See "DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)" earlier in this section. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-48. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping below expected levels. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 for information on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays whenever the cruise control is set. See Cruise Control on page 3-12 for more information. 3-65

Section	Page
2008 Saturn OUTLOOK BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Seat Height Adjuster	7
Power Seats	7
Manual Lumbar	8
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	9
Memory Seat and Mirrors	10
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	15
Rear Seats	16
Rear Seat Operation	16
Third Row Seats	18
Safety Belts	22
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	27
Lap-Shoulder Belt	36
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	42
Safety Belt Extender	42
Child Restraints	43
Older Children	43
Infants and Young Children	46
Child Restraint Systems	49
Where to Put the Restraint	52
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	64
Airbag System	68
Where Are the Airbags?	70
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	75
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	75
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	76
Passenger Sensing System	77
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	82
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	82
Restraint System Check	84
Checking the Restraint Systems	84
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	85
Features and Controls	87
Keys	89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	91
Remote Vehicle Start	93
Doors and Locks	96
Door Locks	96
Power Door Locks	97
Delayed Locking	97
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	97
Rear Door Security Locks	98
Lockout Protection	98
Liftgate	99
Power Liftgate	100
Windows	104
Power Windows	105
Sun Visors	107
Theft-Deterrent Systems	107
Content Theft-Deterrent	108
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	109
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	110
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	111
New Vehicle Break-In	111
Ignition Positions	112
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	113
Starting the Engine	113
Engine Coolant Heater	115
Automatic Transmission Operation	116
Tow/Haul Mode	119
Parking Brake	120
Shifting Into Park	121
Shifting Out of Park	122
Parking Over Things That Burn	123
Engine Exhaust	123
Running the Vehicle While Parked	124
Mirrors	125
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	125
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	125
Outside Power Mirrors	127
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	128
Outside Convex Mirror	129
Outside Heated Mirrors	129
Object Detection Systems	130
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	130
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	132
OnStar® System	133
Universal Home Remote System	136
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	137
Storage Areas	141
Glove Box	141
Cupholders	141
Instrument Panel Storage	141
Center Console Storage	142
Second Row Center Console	142
Assist Handles	143
Floor Mats	143
Luggage Carrier	144
Rear Seat Armrest	144
Convenience Net	144
Cargo Cover	145
Cargo Tie Downs	145
Cargo Management System	145
Sunroof	146
Instrument Panel	147
Instrument Panel Overview	150
Hazard Warning Flashers	152
Other Warning Devices	153
Horn	153
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	153
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column	154
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	154
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	155
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	155
Flash-to-Pass	156
Windshield Wipers	156
Windshield Washer	156
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	157
Cruise Control	158
Exterior Lamps	161
Delayed Headlamps	162
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	162
Fog Lamps	163
Instrument Panel Brightness	163
Courtesy Lamps	163
Dome Lamps	164
Dome Lamp Override	164
Entry Lighting	164
Delayed Entry Lighting	165
Delayed Exit Lighting	165
Parade Dimming	165
Reading Lamps	166
Electric Power Management	166
Battery Run-Down Protection	167
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	167
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current	168
Climate Controls	169
Climate Control System	169
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	172
Outlet Adjustment	180
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System	180
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls	182
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	183
Instrument Panel Cluster	184
Speedometer and Odometer	185
Tachometer	185
Safety Belt Reminders	185
Airbag Readiness Light	186
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	187
Charging System Light	189
Voltmeter Gage	190
Brake System Warning Light	191
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	192
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	192
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	193
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	193
Tire Pressure Light	194
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	194
Oil Pressure Light	197
Security Light	197
Fog Lamp Light	198
Cruise Control Light	198
Highbeam On Light	198
Tow/Haul Mode Light	198
Fuel Gage	199
Driver Information Center (DIC)	200
DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)	200
DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)	206
DIC Warnings and Messages	210
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)	220
Audio System(s)	228
Setting the Clock	230
Radio(s) (MP3)	232
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and Six-Disc CD Player)	250
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player)	254
XM Radio Messages	260
Navigation/Radio System	261
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	261
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	270
Theft-Deterrent Feature	272
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	272
Radio Reception	273
Multi-Band Antenna	274
Driving Your Vehicle	275
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	276
Defensive Driving	276
Drunk Driving	276
Control of a Vehicle	277
Braking	278
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	279
Braking in Emergencies	280
StabiliTrak® System	280
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	283
Steering	283
Off-Road Recovery	286
Passing	286
Loss of Control	286
Driving at Night	288
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	288
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	290
Highway Hypnosis	290
Hill and Mountain Roads	290
Winter Driving	291
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	295
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	296
Loading the Vehicle	296
Towing	301
Towing Your Vehicle	301
Recreational Vehicle Towing	301
Towing a Trailer	305
Service and Appearance Care	317
Service	319
Accessories and Modifications	319
California Proposition 65 Warning	320
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	320
Doing Your Own Service Work	320
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	321
Fuel	321
Gasoline Octane	321
Gasoline Specifications	322
California Fuel	322
Additives	322
Fuels in Foreign Countries	323
Filling the Tank	324
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	326
Checking Things Under the Hood	327
Hood Release	327
Engine Compartment Overview	328
Engine Oil	329
Engine Oil Life System	332
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	334
Automatic Transmission Fluid	336
Engine Coolant	336
Radiator Pressure Cap	339
Engine Overheating	339
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	341
Cooling System	342
Power Steering Fluid	348
Windshield Washer Fluid	349
Brakes	350
Battery	353
Jump Starting	354
All-Wheel Drive	359
Headlamp Aiming	360
Bulb Replacement	361
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	361
Halogen Bulbs	361
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps	362
License Plate Lamp	363
Replacement Bulbs	363
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	364
Tires	365
Tire Sidewall Labeling	366
Tire Terminology and Definitions	369
Inflation - Tire Pressure	372
Tire Pressure Monitor System	374
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	375
Tire Inspection and Rotation	379
When It Is Time for New Tires	380
Buying New Tires	381
Different Size Tires and Wheels	383
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	384
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	386
Wheel Replacement	386
Tire Chains	387
If a Tire Goes Flat	388
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	389
Changing a Flat Tire	400
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	401
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	404
Secondary Latch System	409
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	412
Compact Spare Tire	416
Appearance Care	416
Interior Cleaning	416
Fabric/Carpet	418
Leather	418
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	419
Care of Safety Belts	419
Weatherstrips	419
Washing Your Vehicle	420
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	420
Finish Care	420
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	421
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	422
Tires	422
Sheet Metal Damage	423
Finish Damage	423
Underbody Maintenance	423
Chemical Paint Spotting	423
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	424
Vehicle Identification	425
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	425
Service Parts Identification Label	425
Electrical System	426
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	426
Add-On Electrical Equipment	426
Windshield Wiper Fuses	426
Power Windows and Other Power Options	427
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	427
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	427
Underhood Fuse Block	431
Capacities and Specifications	436
Maintenance Schedule	437
Maintenance Schedule	438
Introduction	438
Maintenance Requirements	438
Your Vehicle and the Environment	438
Using the Maintenance Schedule	438
Scheduled Maintenance	440
Additional Required Services	442
Maintenance Footnotes	443
Owner Checks and Services	444
At Each Fuel Fill	444
At Least Once a Month	445
At Least Once a Year	445
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	447
Maintenance Replacement Parts	449
Engine Drive Belt Routing	450
Maintenance Record	451
Customer Assistance Information	455
Customer Assistance and Information	456
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	456
Online Owner Center	459
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	460
Customer Assistance Offices	460
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	461
Roadside Assistance Program	461
Scheduling Service Appointments	464
Courtesy Transportation	464
Collision Damage Repair	466
Reporting Safety Defects	469
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	469
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	469
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn	470
Service Publications Ordering Information	470
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	472
Event Data Recorders	472
OnStar®	473
Navigation System	473
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	473

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AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON

This message displays when the automatic headlamps

are turned on. This message clears itself after

10 seconds.

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

This message displays when the system detects that

the battery voltage is dropping below expected

levels. The battery saver system starts reducing certain

features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice.

At the point that the features are disabled, this message

is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to

save the charge in the battery.

Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery

to recharge.

The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

This message displays when the engine oil needs to be

changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure

to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message.

See

Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16

for information

on how to reset the message. See

Engine Oil on

page 5-13

and

Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4

for

more information.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

This message displays when the pressure in one or

more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked.

This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT

FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which

tire needs to be checked. You can receive more than

one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other

messages that may have been sent at the same

time, press the set/reset button or the trip odometer

reset stem. If a tire pressure message appears on the

DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures

checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading

Information label. See

Tires on page 5-49

Loading the

Vehicle on page 4-22

, and

Inflation - Tire Pressure

on page 5-56

. The DIC also shows the tire pressure

values. See “DIC Operation and Displays (With

DIC Buttons)” earlier in this section. If the tire pressure

is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on.

See

Tire Pressure Light on page 3-48

CRUISE SET TO XXX

This message displays whenever the cruise control

is set. See

Cruise Control on page 3-12

for more

information.

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