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Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3. This light comes on, as a check to show it is working, when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light also comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, your vehicle's fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty. detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. • Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. 3-41

Section	Page
2008 Saturn VUE BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Head Restraints	6
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Seat Height Adjuster	9
Power Seat	9
Manual Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Passenger Folding Seatback	14
Rear Seats	16
Split Folding Rear Seat	16
Safety Belts	18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Lap-Shoulder Belt	31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	36
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	45
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	55
Airbag System	59
Where Are the Airbags?	62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	67
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	67
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	68
Passenger Sensing System	69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Restraint System Check	76
Checking the Restraint Systems	76
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	77
Features and Controls	79
Keys	81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	82
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	83
Remote Vehicle Start	85
Doors and Locks	87
Door Locks	87
Power Door Locks	87
Delayed Locking	87
Automatic Door Lock	87
Automatic Door Unlock	88
Rear Door Security Locks	88
Lockout Protection	88
Liftgate	89
Windows	90
Power Windows	91
Sun Visors	92
Theft-Deterrent Systems	92
Content Theft-Deterrent	92
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	94
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	94
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	96
New Vehicle Break-In	96
Ignition Positions	96
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	97
Starting the Engine	98
Engine Coolant Heater	99
Automatic Transmission Operation (Base)	100
Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel)	103
Parking Brake	106
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	107
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	109
Parking Over Things That Burn	109
Engine Exhaust	110
Running the Vehicle While Parked	110
Mirrors	111
Manual Rearview Mirror	111
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	111
Outside Power Mirrors	112
Outside Convex Mirror	112
OnStar® System	113
Universal Home Remote System	116
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	117
Storage Areas	121
Glove Box	121
Cupholders	122
Instrument Panel Storage	122
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	122
Front Storage Area	122
Center Console Storage	123
Luggage Carrier	124
Rear Seat Armrest	125
Convenience Net	125
Cargo Cover	125
Cargo Tie Downs	126
Cargo Management System	126
Sunroof	127
Instrument Panel	129
Instrument Panel Overview	132
Hazard Warning Flashers	134
Horn	134
Tilt Wheel	134
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	135
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	136
Flash-to-Pass	136
Windshield Wipers	136
Rainsense™ II Wipers	137
Windshield Washer	138
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	139
Cruise Control	139
Exterior Lamps	142
Wiper Activated Headlamps	142
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	143
Automatic Headlamp System	143
Fog Lamps	144
Instrument Panel Brightness	144
Dome Lamp	145
Entry Lighting	145
Reading Lamps	145
Battery Run-Down Protection	145
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	146
Climate Controls	147
Climate Control System	147
Automatic Climate Control System	151
Outlet Adjustment	156
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	156
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	158
Instrument Panel Cluster	159
Speedometer and Odometer	160
Trip Odometer	160
Tachometer	160
Safety Belt Reminders	160
Airbag Readiness Light	161
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	162
Charging System Light	164
Brake System Warning Light	165
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	165
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light	166
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	167
Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light	167
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	168
Tire Pressure Light	168
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	169
Oil Pressure Light	171
Low Oil Level Light	172
Change Engine Oil Light	172
Security Light	172
Fog Lamp Light	173
Cruise Control Light	173
Reduced Engine Power Light	173
Highbeam On Light	174
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	174
All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light	174
Gate Ajar Light	174
Door Ajar Light	175
Service Vehicle Soon Light	175
Fuel Gage	175
Low Fuel Warning Light	176
Driver Information Center (DIC)	177
DIC Operation and Displays	177
DIC Compass	178
Audio System(s)	180
Setting the Clock	181
Radio(s)	183
Using an MP3	192
XM Radio Messages	196
Navigation/Radio System	197
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	198
Radio Reception	198
Fixed Mast Antenna	199
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	199
Driving Your Vehicle	201
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	202
Driving Your Vehicle	202
Driver Behavior	202
Driving Environment	202
Vehicle Design	203
Defensive Driving	203
Drunk Driving	204
Control of a Vehicle	204
Braking	205
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	206
Braking in Emergencies	206
Traction Control System (TCS)	207
Electronic Stability Program	208
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	210
Steering	210
Off-Road Recovery	213
Passing	213
Loss of Control	213
Off-Road Driving	215
Driving at Night	227
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	228
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	229
Highway Hypnosis	229
Hill and Mountain Roads	230
Winter Driving	231
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	234
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	235
Loading Your Vehicle	235
Towing	241
Towing Your Vehicle	241
Recreational Vehicle Towing	241
Towing a Trailer	244
Service and Appearance Care	255
Service	257
Accessories and Modifications	257
California Proposition 65 Warning	258
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	258
Doing Your Own Service Work	258
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	259
Fuel	259
Gasoline Octane	260
Gasoline Specifications	260
California Fuel	260
Additives	261
Fuels in Foreign Countries	261
Filling the Tank	262
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	264
Checking Things Under the Hood	264
Hood Release	265
Engine Compartment Overview	266
Engine Oil	269
Engine Oil Life System	272
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	274
Automatic Transmission Fluid	276
Engine Coolant	276
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	279
Engine Overheating	279
Cooling System	281
Power Steering Fluid	285
Windshield Washer Fluid	286
Brakes	287
Battery	290
Jump Starting	291
All-Wheel Drive	295
Headlamp Aiming	297
Bulb Replacement	300
Halogen Bulbs	300
Headlamps	300
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	301
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	302
License Plate Lamp	303
Replacement Bulbs	303
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	304
Tires	305
Tire Sidewall Labeling	306
Tire Terminology and Definitions	309
Inflation - Tire Pressure	312
High-Speed Operation	313
Tire Pressure Monitor System	314
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	316
Tire Inspection and Rotation	319
When It Is Time for New Tires	321
Buying New Tires	322
Different Size Tires and Wheels	324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	324
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	326
Wheel Replacement	327
Tire Chains	328
If a Tire Goes Flat	329
Changing a Flat Tire	330
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	331
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	333
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	339
Compact Spare Tire	340
Appearance Care	341
Interior Cleaning	341
Fabric/Carpet	342
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	343
Care of Safety Belts	343
Weatherstrips	343
Washing Your Vehicle	344
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	344
Finish Care	344
Windshield and Wiper Blades	345
Aluminum Wheels	346
Tires	346
Sheet Metal Damage	347
Finish Damage	347
Underbody Maintenance	347
Chemical Paint Spotting	347
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	348
Vehicle Identification	349
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	349
Service Parts Identification Label	349
Electrical System	350
Add-On Electrical Equipment	350
Windshield Wiper Fuses	350
Power Windows and Other Power Options	350
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	351
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	351
Underhood Fuse Block	354
Capacities and Specifications	358
Maintenance Schedule	361
Maintenance Schedule	362
Introduction	362
Maintenance Requirements	362
Your Vehicle and the Environment	362
Using the Maintenance Schedule	362
Scheduled Maintenance	363
Additional Required Services	366
Maintenance Footnotes	368
Owner Checks and Services	369
At Each Fuel Fill	370
At Least Once a Month	370
At Least Once a Year	371
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	373
Maintenance Replacement Parts	375
Engine Drive Belt Routing	376
Maintenance Record	378
Customer Assistance Information	381
Customer Assistance and Information	382
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	382
Online Owner Center	384
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	385
Customer Assistance Offices	386
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	386
Roadside Assistance Program	387
Scheduling Service Appointments	389
Courtesy Transportation	389
Collision Damage Repair	391
Reporting Safety Defects	394
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	394
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	394
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn	394
Service Publications Ordering Information	395
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	396
Event Data Recorders	396
OnStar®	397
Navigation System	397
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	397

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Check Engine Light

A computer system called OBD II (On-Board

Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of

the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes

sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of

the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.

The check engine light

comes on to indicate that

there is an OBD II problem

and service is required.

Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before

any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious

damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed

to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing

any malfunction.

Notice:

If you keep driving your vehicle with this

light on, after a while, the emission controls

might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy

might not be as good, and the engine might not

run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs

that might not be covered by your warranty.

Notice:

Modiﬁcations made to the engine,

transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of

your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires

with other than those of the same Tire Performance

Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission

controls and can cause this light to come on.

Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly

repairs not covered by your warranty. This could

also result in a failure to pass a required Emission

Inspection/Maintenance test. See

Accessories

and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3

This light comes on, as a check to show it is working,

when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is not

running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired.

This light also comes on during a malfunction in

one of two ways:

•

Light Flashing

— A misﬁre condition has been

detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions

and could damage the emission control system

on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might

be required.

•

Light On Steady

— An emission control system

malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.

Diagnosis and service might be required.

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