2006 SATURN VUE center console

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-8
Delayed Locking.............................................2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................2-9
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-10
Lockout Protection........................................2-11
Liftgate........................................................2-11
Windows........................................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sun Visors...................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-14
Passlock
®....................................................2-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-15
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-15
Ignition Positions..........................................2-15
Starting the Engine.......................................2-16
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-18
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-19
Manual Transaxle Operation...........................2-22
Parking Brake..............................................2-24Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)................................2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-26
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle)....................................2-26
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-27
Engine Exhaust............................................2-27
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-28
Mirrors...........................................................2-29
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display..................................2-29
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-31
OnStar
®System.............................................2-32
Storage Areas................................................2-34
Glove Box...................................................2-34
Cupholder(s)................................................2-34
Floor Console Storage Area...........................2-34
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-34
Cargo Area..................................................2-34
Roof Rack System........................................2-36
Sunroof.........................................................2-38
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Power Windows
The window switches
are located on each
side of the shift lever
on the center console.
To lower a window, press the switch down. To raise
a window, pull the switch up.
The power windows operate when the ignition is in
RUN or ACC.
A window switch is also located on each rear door.
Press the bottom of the switch to lower the window.
Press the top of the switch to raise the window.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s window switch has an express-down
feature that is labeled AUTO. This allows the driver’s
window to open fully without having to continuously
press the switch. Press the switch to the second position
and the driver’s window will go all the way down.
To stop the window from lowering, lift the switch all the
way up and release it.
Window Lockout
The driver’s window switches also include a lockout
switch. Press the left side of the switch to prevent rear
passengers from using their window switches. The
driver can still control all the windows with the lockout
on. Press the right side of the window lockout switch
to return to normal window operation.
Sun Visors
To block out glare swing the visors down or to the
side. The driver’s sun visor can be detached from the
center mount and slid along the rod to block different
areas of the front window.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Your vehicle has covered visor vanity mirrors.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle is equipped with a removable cupholder
liner and cupholder located inside the center console
storage area. To access, pull the cover towards the
rear of the vehicle. To remove the liner, pull it out
of the cupholder. To replace, push the liner back in.
To remove the cupholder, push the tab in near the
passenger’s seat and pull straight up. To replace,
slide the two tabs at the rear of the cupholder into
the slots at the rear of the center console and push
the cupholder gently into place. There is additional
storage underneath the cupholders. There are
two more cupholders located at rear of the center
console. Push button to access.
Floor Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may be equipped with a oor console
storage area. Push button to open.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle has a center console storage area.
To access, slide the cover back towards the rear of
the vehicle. It is equipped with two accessory power
outlets. One is located inside the storage area and
another hidden under the cupholders. There is a
hole in the storage area for a cellphone wire to be
routed through.
Cargo Area
Your vehicle is equipped with a cargo area organizer,
which is located in the rear of the vehicle. This storage
space is designed to hold small items and includes
integrated storage bins.
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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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Video Screen
The video screen is located in the overhead console.
To use the video screen, do the following:
1. Push forward on the release button located on the
DVD display console.
2. Pull the screen down, away from you, and adjust
its position as desired.
When the video screen is not in use, push it up into
its locked position.
If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked
position, the screen will shut off, but the DVD will
continue to play through the previous audio or video
source.
The video screen contains the transmitters for the
wireless headphones and the receivers for the remote
control. If the screen is in the closed position, the signals
will not be available for the operation of the headphones
or the remote control.
Notice:Avoid directly touching the video screen,
as damage may occur. See “Cleaning the Video
Screen” later in this section for more information.
DVD Radio
The DVD radio is located in the center of the
instrument panel.
The DVD radio is controlled by the buttons on the
faceplate, or by the buttons on the remote control.
See “Remote Control” later in this section for more
information.
The DVD radio is only compatible with DVDs that are
authorized for use in the United States and Canada
(Region Code 1). The DVD region code is printed on the
jacket of most DVDs. Most audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW,
and MP3s can also be played by the DVD radio.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-81
Radio with CD....................................3-47, 3-52
Setting the Time..........................................3-46
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-80
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-81
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-19
B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Run-Down Protection...................................3-17
Battery Warning Light......................................3-31
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-8
Emergencies...............................................4-10
Parking......................................................2-24
System Warning Light..................................3-32
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-15Bulb Replacement...........................................5-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-52
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-48
Headlamps.................................................5-49
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-53
Buying New Tires...........................................5-65
C
Calibration.....................................................2-29
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................5-99
Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-27, 4-38, 4-52
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-87
Your CD and DVD Player.............................3-81
Your CDs and DVDs ....................................3-80
Cargo Area....................................................2-34
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-34
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-52
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Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-37
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-42
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-72
Setting the Time.............................................3-46
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-91
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-25
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-84
Installing....................................................5-77
Removing...................................................5-73
Storing.......................................................5-83
Specications, Capacities.................................5-99
Speedometer..................................................3-26
Split Folding Rear Seat....................................1-10
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-16
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-79Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Cargo Area.................................................2-34
Center Console Storage Area........................2-34
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-34
Floor Console Storage Area..........................2-34
Glove Box..................................................2-34
Roof Rack System.......................................2-36
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-42
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-38
T
Tachometer....................................................3-26
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-53
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-34
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Passlock
®...................................................2-14
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
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