2006 SATURN VUE Owners Manual

Map Lamps
The 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.
Footwell Lamps
If equipped, your vehicle may have two footwell
lamps. These lights are located under the driver and
passenger seats. The switches are located on the
instrument panel under the climate controls.
There are two different colors of light that can be
selected. Press the upper part of the button for
blue light and press the bottom part of the button
for amber light. Each light will illuminate the front
and rear area of the seat.
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 on the
instrument panel near the climate controls, on the
rear of the center console, and also inside the console
under the cupholders.
To use the outlets, remove the cover. When not in
use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn
off electrical equipment when not in use and do
not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum
amperage rating.
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Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result
in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your retailer for additional information
on the accessory power outlet.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to your
vehicle may damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Check with your
retailer before adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
installation instructions included with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.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
To change the current mode, use the right knob to
select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets and 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 with some air directed to the windshield.
When you select this mode, the system will turn
recirculation mode off and run the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside air is at or below
freezing. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while
in oor mode. This helps prevent window fogging
and moisture building up within the cabin.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. See “Defogging and Defrosting” later
in this section.
A(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise to increase
the fan speed or counterclockwise to decrease the fan
speed. To turn the fan off, turn the left knob all the
way counterclockwise. In any setting other than off,
the fan will run continuously with the ignition on.
The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning
compressor. There will be some airow noticeable from
the various outlets when driving, even with the fan in
the off position. This is to ensure some fresh air is
always available in the vehicle.
Temperature Control:Turn the center knob clockwise
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature inside your vehicle.
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@(Recirculate):Press this button to toggle between
recirculate and outside air modes. The indicator light
turns on when recirculate mode is selected. This mode
can be used to prevent outside air and odors from
entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the
air inside your vehicle more quickly. Avoid using the
recirculate mode on during high periods of humidity or
cool outside temperatures since this may result in
increased window fogging. If window fogging is
experienced, select the defrost mode.
Recirculation mode is not available in oor, defog, or
defrost modes and will shut off automatically and change
to outside air until a mode other than oor, defog, or
defrost is selected. This helps prevent window fogging
and moisture building up within the cabin.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn the
air conditioning system on or off. When this button
is pressed, an indicator light above the button will come
on to let you know the air conditioning is activated.
Air conditioning can be selected in any mode as long
as the fan is on in any speed position.
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.
Operation Tips

On hot days, activate the air conditioning system,
select maximum fan speed and the coldest
temperature setting. Open the windows long enough
to let the hot inside air escape, then close them.
This helps reduce the time it takes for your vehicle
to cool down. It also helps the system to operate
more efficiently. Adjust fan speed and temperature
setting as required to achieve comfort.
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.
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) on the window glass. This
can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. 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 quickly. For best results,
clear all snow and ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity
(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 and side windows. 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.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from the
windshield before defrosting.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.
-(Defog):This mode directs air to the windshield,
side window outlets and oor outlets. When you select
this mode, the system will turn recirculation mode
off and run the air conditioning compressor unless the
outside air is at or below freezing. Recirculation
mode cannot be selected while in defog mode. This
helps prevent window fogging and moisture building
up within the cabin. To defog the windows faster, turn
the temperature knob clockwise to the warmest setting.
0(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to
the windshield, with some air directed to the side
window outlets and the oor outlets. When you select
this mode, the system will turn recirculation mode off
automatically and will run the air conditioning compressor
unless the outside air is at or below freezing.Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost
mode. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture
building up within the cabin. To defrost the windows
faster, turn the temperature knob clockwise to the
warmest setting.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is in RUN.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press the button to turn
the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light
above the button will come on to let you know that the
rear window defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will stay on for approximately
15 minutes after the button is pressed, unless the ignition
is turned to ACC or LOCK. If turned on again, the
defogger will only run for approximately seven 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.
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Outlet Adjustment
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.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air is routed through
a passenger compartment lter. The lter removes
certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust
particles. Reductions in airow, which may occur
more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the lter
needs to be replaced.The lter should be replaced as part of routine
scheduled maintenance. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4for replacement intervals. To nd out
what type of lter to use, seeNormal Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 6-16.
The passenger compartment air lter can be accessed
from under the hood.
1. Remove the push
pins from the air lter
access panel.
2. Remove the air lter access panel.
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3. Remove the air lter from the housing by pressing
the tab on the inboard side of the housing.4. Remove the lter by sliding it out of the housing.
5. Install the new air lter.
When installing a new air lter make sure the
AIR FLOW arrow is pointing rearward.
6. Reinstall the air lter access panel.
7. Reinstall the air lter access panel push pins.
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Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause
an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention
to your warning lights and gages could also save you
or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briey when you start the engine
just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar
with this section, you should not be alarmed when
this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages
and warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
as you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells
you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s
advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning
lights and gages. They’re a big help.
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