2004 SATURN L-SERIES trunk

Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-9
Door Locks....................................................2-9
Power Door Locks........................................2-10
Delayed Locking...........................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-11
Lockout Protection........................................2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-12
Trunk/Liftgate...............................................2-13
Windows........................................................2-16
Manual Windows..........................................2-17
Power Windows............................................2-17
Sun Visors...................................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-18
Passlock
®....................................................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-19
Ignition Positions..........................................2-20Starting Your Engine.....................................2-21
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-22
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-23
Parking Brake..............................................2-27
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)......2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-30
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-30
Engine Exhaust............................................2-31
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-32
Mirrors...........................................................2-33
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-33
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®..............2-33
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-34
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-36
Outside Remote Control Mirror.......................2-38
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-39
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-39
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-39
OnStar
®System.............................................2-40
Section 2 Features and Controls
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See “Battery
Replacement” and “Resynchronization” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your Saturn
retailer or authorized service provider for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors or
the trunk from about 26 feet (8 m) away using the
remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your
vehicle.
LOCK:Press this button
on the remote keyless
entry transmitter to lock the
doors. This also arms
the theft-deterrent system.
See “Theft-Deterrent
System” following for
information on arming the
theft-deterrent system.
Your vehicle can be programmed so that the parking
lamps will ash and/or the horn will sound when you lock
the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
See your retailer for more information on programming
this feature.
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UNLOCK: Press this button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This also
disarms the theft-deterrent system. See “Theft-Deterrent
System” following for information on disarming the
theft-deterrent system. Press the button again within
5 seconds to unlock the rest of the doors.
L(Panic Alarm):Press the button with the horn
symbol when the ignition is turned off. The horn
will sound and the parking lamps and dome lamp will
ash for up to two minutes. To stop the panic alarm,
press this button again.
V(Trunk):Press this button to open the trunk or
liftgate. The trunk or liftgate will not open when this
button is pressed if the vehicle is moving.
Theft-Deterrent System
The remote keyless entry transmitter is used to
arm/disarm the theft-deterrent system. Your vehicle’s
theft-deterrent system can be programmed to three
different modes.
Active Arming:The system will arm when the lock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed. The system will disarm when the unlock button
is pressed.Passive Arming:The system will arm itself one minute
after the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door
has been opened and closed. If the lock button on the
transmitter is pressed before the minute has passed, the
system will arm immediately. The system will disarm
when the unlock button is pressed.
Security System Disable:The system will not arm.
To change the mode that your vehicle is programmed to,
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC.
2. Press the panic alarm button on the transmitter
slowly four times within ve seconds.
3. You must complete one of the following within three
seconds to change the mode.
To select the active arming mode, press the lock
button on the transmitter.
To select the passive arming mode, press the
trunk release button on the transmitter.
To select the security system disable mode,
press the unlock button on the transmitter.
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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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Emergency Trunk Release Handle
(Sedan)
There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located
inside the trunk near the bottom edge of the trunk lid.
This handle will glow following exposure to light.
Notice:Using the emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk may damage it. Use the
emergency trunk release handle only to help you
open the trunk lid.Pull the t-shaped trunk release handle straight back to
open the trunk from the inside.Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your
trunk, you can order a trap-resistant trunk kit from
your retailer. This kit includes:
A modied trunk latch.
A lighted release handle.
See your retailer for additional information.
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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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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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