2006 SATURN RELAY Owners Manual

Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current
Your vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to
plug in auxiliary electrical equipment with a maximum
limit of 150 watts. If you try to use equipment that requires
more than the limit, a protection circuit will cut the power
supply. To reset the outlet, unplug the item and plug it
back in or turn the ignition to OFF or ACCESSORY and
then back on. The power will automatically restart when
equipment that operates within the limit is plugged in.
The power outlet is located
behind the third row seats
on the passenger’s
side rear quarter trim
panel.The power outlet is not designed for the following
electrical equipment and may not work properly if these
items are plugged into the power outlet:Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as:
compressor-driven refrigerators and electric
power tools.
Other equipment requiring an extremely stable
power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter. To use the
lighter, located on the instrument panel below the
climate controls, push it in all the way and let go. When
it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating will not allow the lighter to back away from
the heating element when it is hot. Damage from
overheating may occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other ammable
items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking
materials could ignite them and possibly damage
your vehicle. Never put ammable items in the
ashtray.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle.
Operation
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
direct the airow inside of your vehicle.To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining
air to the oor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper
outlets and warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
oor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the
vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of
objects that could obstruct airow to the rear of
the vehicle.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging and
Defrosting” later in this section.
Outside Air:This mode will be automatically selected
when your vehicle is in any mode except maximum
air conditioning.
A(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan. The fan must be
turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate.
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Temperature Control:Turn the center knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air
temperature inside your vehicle.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn the
air-conditioning system on or off. When it is pressed, an
indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that air conditioning is activated.
You may notice a slight change in engine performance
when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and
turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed
to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while
still maintaining the selected temperature.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling
or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
#MAX (Maximum Air Conditioning):Turn the right
knob to this position for maximum air conditioning.
This will select air conditioning and recirculation
for maximum cooling of your vehicle. This mode directs
air to the instrument panel outlets.Recirculation:This mode keeps outside air from coming
in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and
odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the
air inside your vehicle more quickly. This mode will
automatically be selected when you select maximum air
conditioning.
((Heated Seats):Press this button to turn on the
heated seats. The button on the left controls the driver’s
seat and the button on the right controls the passenger’s
seat. SeeHeated Seats on page 1-3for additional
information.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity,
or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass.
This can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost
from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.
-(Defog):This mode directs air to the windshield and
the oor outlets. When you select this mode, the system
runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside
temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation
mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode.
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0(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to the
windshield and the side window outlets, with some
air directed to the oor outlets. In this mode, the
system will automatically run the air-conditioning
compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or
below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while
in the defrost mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that the rear window
defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes
after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the
defogger will only run for about ve minutes before
turning off. The defogger can also be turned off
by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a
temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything
similar to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
k(Open):Turn the thumbwheel to this position to
open the air outlets.
l(Closed):Turn the thumbwheel to this position to
close the air outlets.
Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the
direction of the airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block
the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
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Rear Climate Control System
Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system
that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed for the rear
seating area. This system works with the main climate
control system in your vehicle.
This thumbwheel is located below the main climate
control system on the instrument panel. Use this
thumbwheel to adjust the fan speed for the rear seat
passengers.
A(Fan):Slide the thumbwheel to 1, 2, or 3 to
increase or decrease airow to the rear seating area.
Slide the fan knob to 0 to turn the fan off.
AUX:Slide the thumbwheel to AUX to allow the rear
passengers to adjust the temperature and airow to the
rear seating area.
Your vehicle may also have a rear climate control
system that allows the rear passengers to adjust the
temperature and fan speed for the rear seating area.
When the front climate control is in AUX and the
rear climate control fan or temperature button is
pressed, the display will show the same airow modes
as the front climate control system. SeeClimate
Control System on page 3-26
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The front control must be in AUX position to enable
adjustment of the temperature and fan speed on the rear
control system. If it is not in AUX, pressing the fan or
temperature button on the rear climate control will show
a DISABLED message on the rear seat entertainment
system display.
tr(Decrease Setting):Press this button to
decrease the fan or temperature setting when arrows
are active in the display.
[u(Increase Setting):Press this button to increase
the fan or temperature setting when arrows are active in
display.
9(Fan):Press this button to increase or decrease
fan speed. After pressing this button, arrows and a fan
will appear in the display. The arrows indicate that to
increase or decrease fan speed, you need to press
either the left or right arrow button. The displayed arrows
and fan will disappear after a few seconds.
b(Temperature):Press this button to increase or
decrease temperature. After pressing this button, arrows
and a temperature scale will appear in the display.
The arrows indicate that to increase or decrease
temperature, you need to press either the left or right
arrow button. The displayed arrows and temperature
scale will disappear after a few seconds.
Rear Air Outlets
The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return
outlet. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions.
Also, keep the area around the base of the center
instrument panel console, between and under the front
seats, free of objects that could also obstruct airow
to the rear seating area.
For more information on how to use the main climate
control system, seeClimate Control System on
page 3-26. For information on ventilation, seeOutlet
Adjustment on page 3-28.
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment lter. The lter removes most particles
from the air, including dust particles. Reductions
in airow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas,
indicate that the lter needs to be replaced early. For
how often to change the air lter, seeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4.The access panel for the passenger compartment air
lter is located in the back of the glove box. To replace
the lter, do the following:
1. Pull the tab located on the outer access panel up
and out.
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2. Then push the tab, located on the left of the inner
access panel, to the right.
3. The rst air lter will pull straight out. To remove
the second, reach in and slide it toward the
opening. Pull the second lter out.4. Replace the lters by reversing Step 3. Make sure
the lters are inserted so that the sealing foam is
angled in the same direction on both lters. For the
type of lter to use, seeNormal Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
5. Close the inner access door, while squeezing the
tab. Be sure it is tightly closed.
6. Snap the outer access panel into the back of the
glove box.
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