Home » Saturn Manuals » 2008 Saturn SKY » Manual Viewer

2008 Saturn SKY Owner's Manual - Page 42

2008 Saturn SKY Manual

Get 2008 Saturn SKY PDF manuals and user guides

View all 2008 Saturn SKY manuals

Page 42 highlights

Where Are the Airbags? {CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 1-22 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-26. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-24 for more information. 1-38

Section	Page
2008 Saturn SKY BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Seat Height Adjuster	6
Reclining Seatbacks	7
Seatback Latches	9
Safety Belts	10
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	10
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	15
Lap-Shoulder Belt	23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Safety Belt Extender	26
Child Restraints	26
Older Children	26
Infants and Young Children	30
Child Restraint Systems	33
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	35
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	36
Airbag System	40
Where Are the Airbags?	42
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	44
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	45
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	45
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	46
Passenger Sensing System	47
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	52
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	52
Restraint System Check	54
Checking the Restraint Systems	54
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	55
Features and Controls	57
Keys	58
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	59
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	60
Doors and Locks	62
Door Locks	62
Power Door Locks	62
Delayed Locking	63
Automatic Door Lock	63
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	63
Lockout Protection	64
Trunk	64
Windows	66
Power Windows	67
Sun Visors	68
Theft-Deterrent Systems	68
Content Theft-Deterrent	68
PASS-Key® III+	70
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	70
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	72
New Vehicle Break-In	72
Ignition Positions	72
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	74
Starting the Engine (Key Access)	74
Automatic Transmission Operation	76
Manual Transmission Operation	79
Parking Brake	80
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	81
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	82
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	83
Parking Over Things That Burn	83
Engine Exhaust	83
Running the Engine While Parked	84
Mirrors	85
Manual Rearview Mirror	85
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	85
Outside Power Mirrors	85
OnStar® System	86
Storage Areas	89
Glove Box	89
Cupholder(s)	89
Center Console Storage	89
Convertible Top	90
Instrument Panel	95
Instrument Panel Overview	98
Hazard Warning Flashers	100
Other Warning Devices	100
Horn	100
Tilt Wheel	100
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	101
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	102
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	102
Flash-to-Pass	102
Windshield Wipers	103
Windshield Washer	104
Cruise Control	104
Headlamps	107
Headlamps on Reminder	107
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	108
Fog Lamps	108
Instrument Panel Brightness	109
Entry/Exit Lighting	109
Mirror Reading Lamps	109
Battery Run-Down Protection	109
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	110
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	110
Climate Controls	111
Climate Control System	111
Outlet Adjustment	114
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	114
Instrument Panel Cluster	115
Speedometer and Odometer	116
Tachometer	116
Safety Belt Reminders	117
Airbag Readiness Light	118
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	119
Charging System Light	121
Brake System Warning Light	121
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	122
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	123
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	124
Low Coolant Warning Light	124
Tire Pressure Light	125
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	126
Oil Pressure Light	129
Security Light	129
Fog Lamp Light	129
Reduced Engine Power Light	130
Highbeam On Light	130
Trunk Ajar Light	130
Fuel Gage	131
Low Fuel Warning Light	131
Driver Information Center (DIC)	132
DIC Operation and Displays	132
DIC Warnings and Messages	135
DIC Vehicle Personalization	139
Audio System(s)	144
Setting the Time	145
Radio(s)	148
Using an MP3	158
XM Radio Messages	163
Theft-Deterrent Feature	164
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	165
Radio Reception	165
Fixed Mast Antenna	166
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	166
Driving Your Vehicle	167
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	168
Defensive Driving	168
Drunk Driving	168
Control of a Vehicle	169
Braking	169
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	170
Braking in Emergencies	171
Traction Control System (TCS)	172
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	174
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	174
Steering	177
Off-Road Recovery	179
Passing	179
Loss of Control	179
Driving at Night	181
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	181
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	182
Highway Hypnosis	182
Hill and Mountain Roads	183
Winter Driving	184
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	188
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	188
Loading Your Vehicle	189
Towing	194
Towing Your Vehicle	194
Recreational Vehicle Towing	194
Towing a Trailer	194
Service and Appearance Care	195
Service	197
Accessories and Modifications	197
California Proposition 65 Warning	198
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	198
Doing Your Own Service Work	198
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	199
Fuel	199
Gasoline Octane	199
Gasoline Specifications	200
California Fuel	200
Additives	200
Fuels in Foreign Countries	201
Filling the Tank	202
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	204
Checking Things Under the Hood	204
Hood Release	205
Engine Compartment Overview	206
Engine Oil	209
Engine Oil Life System	213
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	215
Automatic Transmission Fluid	217
Manual Transmission Fluid	217
Hydraulic Clutch	217
Engine Coolant	218
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	220
Engine Overheating	220
Cooling System	222
Power Steering Fluid	227
Windshield Washer Fluid	228
Brakes	229
Battery	232
Jump Starting	233
Rear Axle	238
Headlamp Aiming	238
Bulb Replacement	238
Halogen Bulbs	239
Headlamps and Parking Lamps	239
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps	240
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps	240
Back-Up Lamps	241
License Plate Lamp	242
Replacement Bulbs	242
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	243
Tires	244
Winter Tires	245
Tire Sidewall Labeling	246
Tire Terminology and Definitions	248
Inflation - Tire Pressure	250
Tire Pressure Monitor System	252
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	253
Tire Inspection and Rotation	257
When It Is Time for New Tires	259
Buying New Tires	260
Different Size Tires and Wheels	261
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	262
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	263
Wheel Replacement	264
Tire Chains	266
If a Tire Goes Flat	266
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	268
Appearance Care	278
Interior Cleaning	278
Fabric/Carpet	279
Leather	280
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	280
Care of Safety Belts	281
Weatherstrips	281
Washing Your Vehicle	281
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	282
Finish Care	282
Windshield and Wiper Blades	283
Convertible Top	283
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	284
Tires	285
Sheet Metal Damage	285
Finish Damage	285
Underbody Maintenance	285
Chemical Paint Spotting	285
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	286
Vehicle Identification	287
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	287
Service Parts Identification Label	287
Electrical System	288
Add-On Electrical Equipment	288
Headlamp Wiring	288
Power Windows and Other Power Options	288
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	288
Floor Console Fuse Block	289
Underhood Fuse Block	290
Capacities and Specifications	293
Maintenance Schedule	295
Maintenance Schedule	296
Introduction	296
Maintenance Requirements	296
Your Vehicle and the Environment	296
Using the Maintenance Schedule	296
Scheduled Maintenance	298
Additional Required Services	300
Maintenance Footnotes	301
Owner Checks and Services	302
At Each Fuel Fill	302
At Least Once a Month	303
At Least Once a Year	303
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	306
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	308
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	308
Engine Drive Belt Routing	309
Maintenance Record	310
Customer Assistance Information	313
Customer Assistance and Information	314
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	314
Online Owner Center	316
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	317
Customer Assistance Offices	318
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	318
Roadside Assistance Program	319
Scheduling Service Appointments	321
Courtesy Transportation	321
Collision Damage Repair	323
Reporting Safety Defects	326
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	326
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	326
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn	326
Service Publications Ordering Information	327
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	328
Event Data Recorders	328
OnStar®	329
Navigation System	329
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	329