2006 SATURN ION trunk

To raise the seatback to an upright position, do the
following:
1. Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard side
of the seat, fully and lift the seatback.
2. Push the seatback until it re-engages.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked in place.
Rear Seats
Split Folding Rear Seat
You can fold either side of the rear seatback down for
more cargo space.
To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps:
1. Open the trunk and pull one or both of the small
handles located in the center of the trunk.
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Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety belts
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts
and return them to their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.
2. Once the handle is pulled, the seatback can be
pushed open through the trunk, or pulled open
from the inside of the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
pull forward on the top of the seatback at the
area of the latch to be sure it is locked.
{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not provide
the protection needed in a crash. The person
wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
After raising the rear seatback, always check
to be sure that the safety belts are properly
routed and attached, and are not twisted.
To raise the rear seatback, lift it up and rearward until
you hear a click. Push and pull on the seatback to
be sure it is locked into place.
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Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-7
Door Locks....................................................2-7
Power Door Locks..........................................2-8
Delayed Locking.............................................2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................2-8
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-9
Lockout Protection........................................2-10
Rear Doors (Coupe)......................................2-10
Trunk..........................................................2-11
Windows........................................................2-13
Manual Windows..........................................2-13
Power Windows............................................2-14
Sun Visors...................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-16
Passlock
®....................................................2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-17
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-17
Ignition Positions..........................................2-18
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-20
Starting the Engine.......................................2-20
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-22
Manual Transaxle Operation...........................2-25Parking Brake..............................................2-27
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)......2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-29
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle).........2-29
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-30
Engine Exhaust............................................2-30
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-31
Mirrors...........................................................2-32
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-32
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®..............2-32
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-32
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-35
Outside Remote Control Mirror.......................2-37
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-37
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-38
OnStar
®System.............................................2-38
Storage Areas................................................2-40
Glove Box...................................................2-40
Cupholder(s)................................................2-40
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-40
Roof Rack System........................................2-40
Convenience Net..........................................2-41
Sunroof.........................................................2-41
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 is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
on page 2-4.
If you are still having trouble, see your retailer
or a qualied technician 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.
Q(Lock):Press this
symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter
to lock the doors. This also
arms the theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-16.
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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W(Unlock):Press this symbol on the remote keyless
entry transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This also
disarms the theft-deterrent system. SeeManual
Rearview Mirror on page 2-32. Press the button again
to unlock the rest of the doors.
Your vehicle can be programmed so that the parking
lamps will ash and/or the horn will sound when
you unlock the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter. See your retailer for more information on
programming this feature.
L(Panic Alarm):The remote keyless entry
transmitter comes equipped with an instant panic alarm.
Press 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 instant panic alarm, press the symbol again.
V(Trunk):Press and hold this button for
approximately one second to open the trunk. If the
vehicle’s speed is faster than 2 mph (3 km/h), the
trunk will not open when this button is pressed.The remote keyless entry transmitter is used to
arm/disarm the theft-deterrent system. The system
will arm when the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter pressed. The system will disarm
when the unlock button is pressed.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of
four transmitters matched to it.
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Trunk
To unlock the trunk from the outside, use the vehicle
key or press the trunk button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, if equipped.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
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. See Climate Control
System.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-30.
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).
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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.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release handle is only
intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located on the inside of the trunk lid. This handle
will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release
handle and push the trunk lid open from the inside
to open the trunk.
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To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are
driving, check frequently to ensure your cargo is
securely fastened.
Convenience Net
If you have a convenience net, the net attaches to
the oor of the trunk. Put small loads behind the net.
The net is not for heavier loads. Store them as far
forward in the trunk as you can.
See your retailer for information on obtaining a
convenience net.
Sunroof
If the vehicle has a
sunroof, the switch that
operates it is located
on the headliner between
the map lamps.The sunroof will only operate while the ignition is on, or
turned to ACC, or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
is active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 2-20.
Press the sunroof switch rearward to open the sunroof to
the vent position. If the sunshade is closed, it must be
opened manually in the vent position. Press and hold
the switch rearward a second time to open the sunroof.
If the sunshade is closed, it will open automatically when
the sunroof is opened.
To close the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold
it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the
switch is released. Close the sunshade by hand.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed
if the vehicle has an electrical failure.
Notice:If you force the sunshade forward of the
sliding glass panel, damage will occur and the
sunroof may not open or close properly. Always
close the glass panel before closing the sunshade.
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