2005 SATURN VUE Owners Manual

Sunroof
If the vehicle has an express-open sunroof, the controls
to operate it are located on the headliner above the
rearview mirror. The ignition must be in RUN or ACC to
operate the sunroof. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 2-15.
To express-open the
sunroof glass panel and
sunshade, press the switch
rearward and release it.To stop the sunroof before it is completely open, press
the switch rearward again. The sunshade cannot be
closed with the sunroof open. To close the sunroof,
press forward on the switch until it stops.
To put the sunroof in the vent position, pull down on the
front of the switch. Push up on the front of the switch
to close it.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................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 Wipers..........................................3-8
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Headlamps..................................................3-13
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps..................................................3-15
Interior Lamps..............................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Dome Lamp.................................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-16
Map Lamps.................................................3-16
Cargo Lamp.................................................3-17
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-17
Accessory Power Outlets...............................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............3-23
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-24
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-25
Trip Odometer..............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-26
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-26
Battery Warning Light....................................3-27
Up-Shift Light...............................................3-28
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-29
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-30
Low Traction Light........................................3-31
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-31
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-32
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-32
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-35
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-36
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Security Light...............................................3-36
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-36
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-37
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light...........................................3-37
Gate Ajar Light.............................................3-37
Service Vehicle Soon Light............................3-37
Fuel Gage...................................................3-38
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-39Audio System(s).............................................3-39
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS)........................3-40
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-40
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-40
Radio with CD (Base Level)...........................3-42
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-46
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-60
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-70
Radio Reception...........................................3-72
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.........................3-73
Care of the CD and DVD Player.....................3-73
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-73
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............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. SeeClimate Control System on
page 3-18.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Cruise Control Button (If Equipped). SeeCruise
Control on page 3-10.
D. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-24.
F. Windshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers on
page 3-8.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-16.I. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on
page 3-15.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-39.
K. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
L. Power Mirror Control (If Equipped). SeeOutside
Power Mirrors on page 2-34.
M. Power Window Switches. SeePower Windows on
page 2-13.
N. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 2-19.
O. Climate Control. SeeClimate Control System on
page 3-18.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-36.
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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 in
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.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust
the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it
to the highest level to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The lever that allows you
to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side
of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and push the lever down.
Then, move the wheel to a comfortable position and pull
the lever up rmly to lock the column in place.
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