2007 SATURN AURA window

Keys.............................................................. 88
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 90
Doors and Locks.......................................... 93
Door Locks................................................. 93
Power Door Locks....................................... 94
Door Ajar Reminder.................................... 94
Delayed Locking.......................................... 94
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 95
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 96
Lockout Protection....................................... 97
Trunk.......................................................... 97
Windows....................................................... 99
Power Windows........................................ 100
Sun Visors................................................ 102
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 103
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 103
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 105
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 105
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 107
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 107
Ignition Positions....................................... 108Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 109
Starting the Engine
(Automatic Engine Start/Stop)................. 110
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 114
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 116
Parking Brake........................................... 119
Regenerative Braking................................ 119
Shifting Into PARK (P).............................. 120
Shifting Out of PARK (P)........................... 122
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 122
Engine Exhaust......................................... 123
Running the Engine While Parked............. 124
Mirrors......................................................... 125
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 125
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 125
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 126
OnStar
®System.......................................... 127
Storage Areas............................................. 131
Glove Box................................................. 131
Cupholder(s).............................................. 131
Center Console Storage Area.................... 132
Convenience Net....................................... 132
Sunroof....................................................... 133
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could be badly
injured or even killed. They could operate
the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the keys in the
ignition and they could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.One key is used for the ignition and all locks.
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Lockout Protection
This feature prevents the driver’s door from being
locked using the power door locks, if the key is
left in the ignition and a door is open.
Press the power door lock switch to lock all the
doors and then unlock the driver’s door.
Press and hold the power door lock switch for
more than three seconds to override this feature.
If the key is removed from the ignition, or if
the manual door lock or the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is used, the key could still be
locked inside the vehicle. Always remember
to take the key with you.
Trunk
To open the trunk from the outside, press the
trunk release button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
{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 123.
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Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets
in a vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
The power window
switches are located on
the armrest on the
driver’s door. In
addition, each
passenger door has a
switch for its own
window.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s window has an express-down feature.
This switch is labeled AUTO. Press the front of
the switch part way, and the driver’s window opens
a small amount. If the front of the switch is
pressed all the way down and released, the
window goes all the way down automatically.
To stop the window while it is lowering, pull the
front of the switch momentarily. To raise the
window, pull and hold the front of the switch.
Express-Up Window
Your vehicle may have this feature on the driver’s
window. Pull the switch up to the second
position and release the switch to activate the
express-up feature. To stop the window as
it is raising, pull up or press down briey on the
switch again.
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Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged,
disconnected, or is not working, you will need
to reprogram the driver’s power window for
the express-up feature to work. Replace or
recharge the vehicle’s battery before
reprogramming.
To program the driver’s window, follow
these steps:
1. With the ignition in ACC, ON, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active,
close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until
the window is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the
window is fully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for
approximately two seconds after the window
is completely closed.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
If any object is in the path of the window when the
express-up is active, the window stops at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory
position. Weather conditions such as severe icing
may also cause the window to auto-reverse.
The window returns to normal operation once the
obstruction or condition is removed.
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Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
{CAUTION:
If express override is activated, the
window will not reverse automatically.
You or others could be injured and the
window could be damaged. Before you
use express override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear of the
window path.
In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be
overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window
switch all the way up to the second position.
The window rises for as long as the switch is held.
Once the switch is released, the express mode
is re-activated.
In this mode, the window can still close on an
object in its path. Use care when using the
override mode.
Window Lockout
The driver’s power window controls also include a
lockout button.
o(Window Lockout):Press the lockout button
to stop the rear passengers from using their
window switches. The driver and front passenger
can still operate all the windows with the lock
on. When the red part of the switch is visible you
have returned to normal window operation.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the
visors. You can also remove them from the center
mount and swing them to the side, to block out
glare from the side.
Your vehicle may have lighted visor vanity mirrors
located on the passenger and driver’s side
visor. When you lift the cover, the light will turn on.
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Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime sounds, when the driver’s door is
opened. Always remember to remove the key from
the ignition and take it with you. This locks your
ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember
to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if the key is left in
the ignition while your vehicle is parked. You might
not be able to start your vehicle after it has
been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be used for up to
10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
Heated Seats (if equipped)
Sunroof (if equipped)
These features continue to work up to 10 minutes
after the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF.
The power windows, heated seats, and sunroof
will work until any door is opened.
The radio continues to work until the driver’s door
is opened.
All these features operate when the key is in the
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
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