2004 SATURN L-SERIES instrument panel

You must rst turn your ignition key to the following
ignition switch positions:
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
In many crashes severe enough to inate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the
right front passenger air bag.
Air bags are designed to inate only once. After an
air bag inates, you will need some new parts for
your air bag system. If you do not get them, the air
bag system will not be there to help protect you
in another crash. A new system will include air bag
modules and possibly other parts. The service
manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace
other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module, which records information
about the air bag system. The module records
information about the readiness of the system, when
the system commands air bag ination and
driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Let only qualied technicians work on your air bag
system. Improper service can mean that your air
bag system will not work properly. See your retailer
for service.
Notice:If you damage the covering for the driver’s
or the right front passenger’s air bag, or the side
impact air bag covering on the ceiling near the side
windows, the bag may not work properly. You
may have to replace the air bag module in the
steering wheel, both the air bag module and
the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s
air bag, or side impact air bag module and ceiling
covering for the roof-mounted side impact air
bag. Do not open or break the air bag coverings.
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Trunk/Liftgate
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk or
liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can come into your vehicle. You can not
see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.If you must
drive with the trunk or liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body
and the trunk or liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-17.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-31.
Trunk (Sedan)
To open the trunk on your
sedan from outside of your
vehicle you may either
insert the key into the lock
cylinder and turn the
key clockwise, or press the
trunk release button.
To open the trunk on your sedan from inside your
vehicle, push the trunk release button located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Your trunk release button will not function if the vehicle
is moving.
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Liftgate Release (Wagon)
Unlock the liftgate by doing any of the following:
Press the unlock button on your remote keyless
entry transmitter twice.
Press the liftgate button on your transmitter.
Press the interior door unlock switch.
Enable the automatic door unlocking feature.
Insert the key into the liftgate and turn it clockwise
to open the liftgate.
Once the liftgate is unlocked, it can be opened by
pressing the liftgate key cylinder button.
The liftgate will lock automatically when closed and the
vehicle detects a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km).
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk or
liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can come into your vehicle. You can not
see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death. If you must
drive with the trunk or liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body
and the trunk or liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-17.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-31.
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Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the
switch to four positions.
OFF:This position locks your steering column in a
vehicle with a manual transmission. It is a theft-deterrent
feature. You will only be able to remove your key
when the ignition is turned to OFF.Notice:If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you
can not turn it, be sure you are using the correct
key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a
tool to force it could break the key or the ignition
switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle
needs service.
ACC (Accessory):This is the position in which you
can operate your electrical accessories. With the key in
this position, the ignition and automatic transaxle will
unlock. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed
or towed.
RUN:This is the position for driving to which the switch
returns after you start the engine and release the
switch. The switch stays in RUN when the engine is
running. But even when the engine is not running, you
can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories
and to display some instrument panel cluster messages
and warning lights.
START:This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to RUN for normal driving.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-5
Horn.............................................................3-5
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-6
Windshield Wiper Lever...................................3-8
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Interior Lamps..............................................3-15
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-16
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-17
Climate Controls............................................3-17
Climate Control System.................................3-17
Automatic Climate Control System...................3-20
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-24
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-24
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-25
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-26
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-27
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-28
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-28
Battery Warning Light....................................3-29
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-31Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-32
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-32
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-33
Low Coolant Warning Light............................3-33
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-34
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-37
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-38
Security Light...............................................3-38
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-38
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light...........3-39
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.....................3-39
Trunk Ajar Light............................................3-39
Service Vehicle Soon Light............................3-39
Fuel Gage...................................................3-40
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-40
Audio System(s).............................................3-41
Setting the Time...........................................3-41
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-42
Radio with CD..............................................3-45
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-50
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-59
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-69
Radio Reception...........................................3-71
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-72
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.........................3-73
Care of Your CD and DVD Player...................3-73
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-73
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of the instrument panel are the
following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-24.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
C. Cruise Control (If Equipped). SeeCruise Control on
page 3-10.
D. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-5.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-26.
F. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield Wiper
Lever on page 3-8.
G. Heated Seats (If Equipped). SeeHeated Seats on
page 1-5.
H. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). SeeInterior Lamps on
page 3-15.I. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-4.
J. Traction Control. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light on page 3-32.
K. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-41.
L. Trunk Release Button/Dimmer Switch. See
Trunk/Liftgate on page 2-13/Interior Lamps on
page 3-15.
M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
N. Climate Control. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-17.
O. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 2-23.
P. Power Windows. SeePower Windows on page 2-17.
Q. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-41.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.The hazard warning
asher button is located
near the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work. Make sure the hazard warning
asher switch is all the way to the left for normal
turn signal operation.
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