2005 SATURN L-SERIES Owners Manual

Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
If the vehicle has this mirror, while sitting in a
comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you
can see clearly behind the vehicle. Grip the mirror in the
center to move it up or down and side to side. The
day/night adjustment, located at the bottom of the mirror,
allows adjustment to lessen glare from the lamps
behind you. Pull the lever for daytime use; push it for
night use.
Outside Remote Control Mirror
If the vehicle has this feature, adjust the driver’s side
outside mirror to the desired direction by moving
the control, located on the driver’s door. To adjust the
passenger’s side outside mirror, move the control
located on the passenger’s door. Adjust each mirror so
that the driver can see the side of the vehicle and
the area beside and behind it.
Outside Power Mirrors
If the vehicle has this
feature, the outside power
mirror control is located
on the driver’s door.
Use the selector switch located above the round touch
pad to choose either the driver’s or passenger’s
outside mirror. To adjust the mirror press the round
touch pad in the desired direction.
Adjust each mirror so that the side of the vehicle and
the area beside and behind it are visible while sitting in a
comfortable driving position.
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Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from
the driver’s seat. It also makes things appear farther
away than they really are.
Outside Heated Mirrors
When the rear window defogger is turned on, it also
warms both outside rearview mirrors to help clear them
of ice, snow, or condensation. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-18.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove
box has a light inside.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle is equipped with a center console.
To open the console’s storage area, pull up on the
latch located in the front of the console lid.
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Assist Handles
A handle above the front passenger’s door and both
rear doors can be used when getting in and out of your
vehicle. The assist handle provides assistance, but
should not be used to support all or even a substantial
portion of a person’s weight.
Sunroof
If your vehicle has this
feature, the switch will be
located above your
rearview mirror. Your
ignition key must be in the
RUN or ACC position to
operate the sunroof.To open the sunroof three-quarters of the way, press
and hold the SLIDE portion of the switch. To open
the sunroof all the way, press and hold the SLIDE
portion of the switch again. To close the sunroof, press
and hold the TILT portion of the switch.
To place the sunroof in the vent position when the
sunroof is closed, press and hold the TILT portion of the
switch. The rear of the sunroof will be raised to
provide ventilation. To close the sunroof from the vent
position, press and hold the SLIDE portion of the switch.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Washer.........................................3-8
Windshield Wiper Lever...................................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Headlamps..................................................3-13
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-13
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-14
Fog Lamps..................................................3-15
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-15
Dome Lamp.................................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-16
Map Lamps.................................................3-16
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-16
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-16
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-17Climate Controls............................................3-18
Climate Control System.................................3-18
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-20
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-23
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-24
Trip Odometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-25
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-26
Battery Warning Light....................................3-27
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-28
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-29
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-29
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-30
Low Coolant Warning Light............................3-30
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-31
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-33
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-34
Security Light...............................................3-34
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-35
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-35
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light...........................................3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.....................3-36
Trunk Ajar Light............................................3-36
Service Vehicle Soon Light............................3-36
Fuel Gage...................................................3-36
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-37Audio System(s).............................................3-38
Setting the Time...........................................3-38
Radio with CD..............................................3-39
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-43
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-52
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-58
Radio Reception...........................................3-61
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-61
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.........................3-62
Care of Your CD and DVD Player...................3-62
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-62
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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