2005 SATURN ION keyless

Remote Trunk Release
Press the remote trunk
release button, located on
the lower left side of
the instrument panel, to
release the trunk lid.
Make sure the remote trunk release lockout feature is
not on. The remote trunk release will work when
the ignition is either in LOCK or ACC, the parking
brake is engaged, or the vehicle speed is less than
2 mph (3 km/h).
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
Your remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout
feature. The switch is located on the inside of the trunk
lid, mounted to the trunk lid latch.
To turn the lockout on,
slide the switch to the lock
symbol. To turn the
lockout off, slide the switch
to the unlock symbol.
When the lockout is on, the remote trunk release button
will not release the trunk lid. However, the trunk lid
can still be opened with the key, but not with the keyless
entry transmitter.
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Dome Lamp
The dome lamp switch has three positions.
ON:The lamp will stay on as long as the switch is in
this position.
DOOR:The lamp will come on when a door is opened.
See “Entry Lighting” for more information.
OFF:The lamp will not come on as long as the switch
is in this position.
Entry Lighting
If the dome lamp is to DOOR, the lamps inside your
vehicle will come on when any door is opened. In
addition, the light will come on when the remote keyless
entry unlock button is pressed. It will stay on for
20 seconds or until a door is opened. After the door is
opened the light will remain on and stay on for
20 seconds after the doors are closed, or until you put
the key in the ignition and turn the key to RUN. The light
will then gradually dim until it is no longer lit.
Map Lamps
These lamps are located on the headliner above the
rearview mirror. To turn the lamps on, press the
lens. Press the lens again to turn them off.
Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature
designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is
turned off, the battery rundown protection system will
automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will
avoid draining the battery.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
The accessory power outlets can be used to connect
electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or
CB radio.
The accessory power outlets are located in the front
and rear of the center console.
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8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) terminal
for this purpose.10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Press the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter to disarm your security system,
if equipped.
12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
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Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-58
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-16
Dome........................................................3-16
Fog ...................................................3-15, 5-52
Map ..........................................................3-16
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-43
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-32
Battery Warning..........................................3-29
Brake System Warning.................................3-30
Highbeam On.............................................3-37
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-33
Oil Pressure...............................................3-36Light (cont.)
Passlock
®Warning.......................................3-37
Reduced Engine Power................................3-37
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-28
Up-Shift.....................................................3-30
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-16
Limited-Slip Differential...................................... 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-29
Lockout Protection............................................ 2-9
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection......................................... 2-9
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Low Coolant Level Warning Message................3-41
Low Fuel Warning Message.............................3-43
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
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Radios..........................................................3-44
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-45
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-68
Care of Your CDs........................................3-68
Radio with CD....................................3-47, 3-52
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-44
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-44
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-65
Understanding Reception..............................3-67
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Doors....................................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-34
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-32
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-31
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-34
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-37
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-74
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-55
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government................................... 7-8
Saturn......................................................... 7-8
United States Government.............................. 7-8
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-59
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-60
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-19
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-29
Roof Rack System..........................................2-40
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-30
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