@(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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Change Engine Oil Light
If this light comes on,
it means that service
is required for your
vehicle. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4
andEngine Oil on
page 5-15for more
information.
After having the oil changed you will need to reset the
light. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-19for
more information.
Security Light
Your vehicle is equipped
with a Passlock®
theft-deterrent system.
With this system, the
security light will ash as
you open the door if
your ignition is off.
This light will come on brie y when the vehicle is
turned on.
For more information, seePasslock
®on page 2-14.
Reduced Engine Power Light
This light will come on
brie y when you start
the engine.
This light, along with the service engine soon light
will be displayed when a noticeable reduction in the
vehicle’s performance may occur. Stop the vehicle and
turn off the ignition. Wait for 10 seconds and restart
your vehicle. This may correct the condition.
The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when
the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration
and speed may be reduced. The performance may
be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle.
If this light stays on, see your retailer as soon as
possible for diagnosis and repair.
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Highbeam On Light
This light will come on
when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light
This light is located on the
instrument panel cluster.
It comes on whenever
the Daytime Running
Lamps are on.
SeeDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-14
for further information.
Gate Ajar Light
If this light comes on, your
liftgate is not completely
closed. Driving with
the liftgate open can cause
carbon monoxide (CO)
to enter the vehicle.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-27for more information.
Service Vehicle Soon Light
This light will come on if a
condition exists that may
require the vehicle to
be taken in for service.
If the light comes on, take your vehicle to a Saturn
retailer for service as soon as possible.
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Setting the Time
(Without Date Display)
If your vehicle has a base AM/FM radio with a single
CD player and preset buttons numbered one through six,
the radio will have a clock button for setting the time.
You can set the time by following these steps:
1. Press the clock button until the hour numbers begin
ashing on the display. Press the clock button a
second time and the minute numbers will begin
ashing on the display.
2. While either the hour or the minute numbers
are ashing, rotate the tune knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
time. Instead of using the tune knob, you can
also press the SEEK, FWD, or REV buttons to
adjust the time.
3. Press the clock button again until the clock
display stops ashing to set the currently
displayed time; otherwise, the ashing will stop
after ve seconds and the current time displayed
will be automatically set.To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour, press the clock button and then the pushbutton
located under the forward arrow label. Once the time
12H and 24H are displayed, press the pushbutton
located under the desired option or press the SEEK,
FWD, or REV buttons to select the default. Press
the clock button again to apply the selected default,
or let the screen time out.
Setting the Time
(With Date Display)
If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD player,
the radio will have a clock button for setting the time
and date. Press the clock button and the HR, MIN, MM,
DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) will
appear on the display. Press the pushbutton located
under any one of the labels that you want to change.
Every time the pushbutton is pressed again, the time
or the date if selected, will increase by one. Another
way to increase the time or date, is to press the
right SEEK arrow or FWD button. To decrease, press
the left SEEK arrow or REV button. You can also
rotate the tune knob to adjust the selected setting.
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If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player,
the radio will have a MENU button instead of the
clock button to set the time and date. Press the MENU
button. Once the clock option is displayed, press the
pushbutton located under that label. The HR, MIN, MM,
DD, YYYY will appear on the display. To change the
time or date, follow the instructions given earlier in
this section.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour or to change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year, press the clock
button and then the pushbutton located under the
forward arrow label. Once the time 12H and 24H, and
the date MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, and year) and
DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, and year) are displayed,
press the pushbutton located under the desired option.
Press the clock or MENU button again to apply the
selected default, or let the screen time out.Radio with CD (Base)
Playing the Radio
O
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the
system on and off.
Turn this knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise
to decrease the volume.
The radio remembers the previous volume setting
whenever the radio is turned on. You can still manually
adjust the volume by using the volume knob.
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Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Slide open the battery door located on the left side
of the headphones.
2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly, using
the diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3. Slide the battery door shut.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on
the overhead console. The RCA jacks allow audio or
video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device
such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the
RSE. Adapter connectors or cables may be required to
connect the auxiliary device to the RCA jacks. Refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage.
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If an error message appears on the video screen or
the radio, see “DVD Radio Error Messages” later in
this section.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located
on the lower right side of the faceplate. You can connect
an external audio device such as an iPod, MP3 player,
or cassette player, to the auxiliary input jack for use
as another source for audio listening.
DVD Radio Buttons
To use the radio, see Radio with CD (Base) or (MP3)
underRadio with CD (Base) on page 3-47orRadio
with CD (MP3) on page 3-52for more information.
DVD/AUX (Auxiliary):When a DVD is playing, press
this button to switch between front auxiliary and RSE.
To listen to a DVD through the headphones, press
this button.
When a CD is playing, press this button to switch
between playing a CD or the front auxiliary, if not in
RSE mode. If the system is in RSE mode, press
the power button on the remote control rst, to listen
to the CD through the headphones, while the front
passengers listen to the front auxiliary.
O(Power):Press this knob to turn the radio/DVD
player on. Turn this knob clockwise to increase
the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
A single press turns the radio off, a quick double
press turns off the entire radio and rear seat
entertainment system.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to change tracks on a CD or
DVD, to manually tune a radio station, or to change
clock or date settings, while in the clock or date setting
mode. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-44for more
information.
©SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter):Press this button
to return to the start of the current track or chapter.
Press this button again to go to the previous track or
chapter. This button may not work when the DVD
is playing the copyright information or the previews.
¨SEEK (Next Track/Chapter):Press this button to
advance to the beginning of the next track or chapter.
This button may not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the previews.
sREV (Reverse):Press this button to fast reverse
the DVD or CD, ve times the normal speed. The radio
will display the elapsed time while in fast reverse. To
stop fast reversing, press this button again. This button
may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
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Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the following:
1. Remove the battery compartment door located on
the bottom of the remote control.
2. Replace the two AA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly, using
the diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery door securely.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
DVD Radio Error Messages
The video screen may display one of the following:
Disc Load/Eject Error:This message is displayed
when there are disc load or eject problems.
Disc Format Error:This message will be displayed,
if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up,
or if the disc is damaged.Disc Region Error:This message will be displayed,
if the disc is not from a correct region.
No Disc Inserted:This message will be displayed,
if no disc is present when the EJECT or DVD/AUX
button is pressed on the radio.
DVD Distortion
Video distortion may occur when operating cellular
phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems
(GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player
when operating one of these devices in or near
the vehicle.
*Excludes the OnStar
®System.
Cleaning the DVD Player
When cleaning the outside DVD faceplate and buttons,
use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water.
Cleaning the Video Screen
When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth
dampened with clean water. Use care when directly
touching or cleaning the screen, as damage may result.
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