2007 SATURN ION Owners Manual

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.
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This key operates the
ignition and all of the
lock cylinders on
the vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
Your vehicle may have a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) system. The RKE system operates on
a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This
is normal for any remote keyless entry system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have to
stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter
to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 91.
If you are still having trouble, see your retailer
or a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
With this feature, you can lock and unlock the
doors or the trunk from about 26 feet (8 m) away
using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Q(Lock):Press this
symbol on the RKE
transmitter to lock the
doors. This also
arms the theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on
page 103.
Your vehicle can be programmed so that the
parking lamps will ash and/or the horn will sound
when you lock the doors with the RKE transmitter.
See your retailer for more information on
programming this feature.
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W(Unlock):Press this symbol on the RKE
transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This also
disarms the theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 103. Press the button
again to unlock the rest of the doors.
Your vehicle can be programmed so that the
parking lamps will ash and/or the horn will sound
when you unlock the doors with the RKE
transmitter. See your retailer for more information
on programming this feature.
L(Panic Alarm):The RKE transmitter has an
instant panic alarm. Press the horn symbol
when the ignition is turned off. The horn will sound
and the parking lamps and dome lamp will ash
for up to two minutes. To stop the instant
panic alarm, press the symbol again.
V(Trunk):Press and hold this button for
approximately one second to open the trunk. If the
vehicle’s speed is faster than 2 mph (3 km/h),
the trunk will not open when this button is pressed.
The RKE transmitter is used to arm/disarm the
theft-deterrent system. The system will arm when
the lock button on the RKE transmitter pressed.
The system will disarm when the unlock button is
pressed.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your retailer. Remember to
bring any remaining transmitters with you
when you go to your retailer. When the retailer
matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once your retailer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum
of four transmitters matched to it.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your RKE
transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter
will not work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to get close to your vehicle before
the transmitter works, it is probably time to change
the battery.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care
not to touch any of the circuitry. Static
from your body transferred to these surfaces
may damage the transmitter.
1. Use a at thin object to pry open the
transmitter.2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a
toothpick, pen cap, or similar object to remove
the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery as the instructions
under the cover indicate.
4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly so
moisture cannot enter.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
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Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A
child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this from
happening.
There are several ways to lock your vehicle.
To lock a door from the outside, turn the
key toward the front of the vehicle or use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if your
vehicle has one.
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From the inside, move
the manual lock knob
above the door
handle or use the power
door lock switch.
Power Door Locks
Press the top of the
switch to unlock the
doors. Press the bottom
of the switch to lock
the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature will delay the actual locking of the
doors for up to ve seconds when the power door
lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.
If any door is open when locking the vehicle,
three chimes will be heard signaling that
the delayed locking feature is active. Five seconds
after the last door is closed, all of the doors will
lock and the parking lamps will ash. To cancel the
delay and lock the doors immediately, press the
lock button a second time.
If the key is in the ignition this feature will not lock
the doors.
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Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
With this feature, the doors will automatically lock
when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P) for
vehicles with an automatic transaxle, or the vehicle
speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) for
vehicles with a manual transaxle. The doors will
automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off.
To turn the automatic door locking feature on or
off, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off
and all of the doors closed.
2. Press and hold the power door lock button in
the lock position until the horn chirps twice.
To turn the automatic door unlocking feature on or
off, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off
and all of the doors closed.
2. Press and hold the power door lock button in
the unlock position until the horn chirps twice.
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan)
Your vehicle has rear door security locks.
These prevent passengers from opening the rear
doors from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door. You
must open the rear
doors to access them.
The label depicting
lock and unlock
positions is located
near the lock.
To set the locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and
turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
Security Lock
Label shown
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