2007 SATURN ION brake

Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is located between the
front seats.To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the
ignition is on, the brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster will come on.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 170.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can
press the release button. Hold the release button in
as you move the brake lever all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is off
before driving.
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Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow. If you are
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 259.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding
the button on the shift lever and pushing the
lever all the way toward the front of the
vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you
can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle
could move suddenly if the shift lever is
not fully in PARK (P) with the parking
brake rmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch re. You or
others could be injured. Do not leave your
vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P)
and your parking brake is rmly set before you
leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into
PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Then, see if you can move the shift lever
away from PARK (P) without rst pushing the
button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was
not fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift
your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight
of the vehicle may put too much force on the
parking pawl in the transaxle. You may nd
it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock,
set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P)
properly before you leave the driver’s seat.
To nd out how, seeShifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle) on page 116.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift
lever out of PARK (P)beforeyou release the
parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to
take some of the pressure from the parking pawl
in the transaxle, then you will be able to pull
the shift lever out of PARK (P).
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Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock
release system. You have to fully apply your
regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition is in RUN. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 110.
The shift lock release is designed to do the
following:
Prevent the ignition key from being removed
unless the shift lever is in PARK (P), and
Prevent movement of the shift lever out of
PARK (P) unless the ignition is in a position
other than LOCK. The shift lock release
is always functional except in the case of a
dead battery or low voltage (less than
9 volt) battery.If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever — push the shift lever all the
way into PARK (P), as you maintain brake
application. Then move the shift lever into the
gear you wish. Press the shift lever button before
moving the shift lever.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle)
Before leaving your vehicle, fully press the clutch
pedal in, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R),
and rmly apply the parking brake. Once the
shift lever has been placed in REVERSE (R) with
the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the
ignition key to LOCK, remove the key, and release
the clutch.
SeeManual Transaxle Operation on page 112.
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Running the Engine While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust
into your vehicle. See the earlier caution
underEngine Exhaust on page 120.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even if the climate control fan is at
the highest setting. One place this can
happen is a garage. Exhaust — with
CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in
a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 244.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave
your vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and move
the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle) on page 116.
If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a
trailer, also seeTowing a Trailer on page 259.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 140
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 142
Other Warning Devices............................. 142
Horn.......................................................... 142
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 142
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 143
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 144
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 145
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 145
Windshield Washer.................................... 145
Windshield Wiper Lever............................. 146
Cruise Control........................................... 147
Headlamps................................................ 150
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 151
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 151
Fog Lamps................................................ 152
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 152
Dome Lamp.............................................. 153
Entry Lighting............................................ 153
Map Lamps............................................... 153
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 153
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 153
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 154Climate Controls......................................... 155
Climate Control System
(Without Air Conditioning)....................... 155
Climate Control System
(With Air Conditioning)........................... 157
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 160
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 161
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 163
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 164
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 165
Trip Odometer........................................... 165
Tachometer............................................... 165
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 166
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 166
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 167
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 168
Battery Warning Light................................ 170
Up-Shift Light............................................ 170
Brake System Warning Light..................... 170
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 172
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 173
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 174
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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J(On/Off):Press this button to turn the cruise
control system on and off.
+RES (Resume):Press this part of the button to
resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed.
−SET (Set):Press this part of the button to set a
speed and to decrease the speed.
To set a speed do the following:
1. Press the on/off button to turn cruise control
on. The indicator light on the button will
come on.
2. Get to the speed you want.
3. Press the−SET part of the control button and
release it. The CRUISE message will display
in the instrument panel cluster to show the
system is engaged.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
When the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Enhanced
Traction System (ETS) begins to limit wheel
spin, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. SeeEnhanced Traction System (ETS)
on page 226. When road conditions allow, the
cruise control can be used again.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This, of
course, disengages the cruise control. The
CRUISE message in the instrument panel cluster
will also go out indicating cruise is no longer
engaged. To return to your previously set speed,
you do not need to go through the set process
again. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more, you can press the +RES part of the
button briey.
This will take you back up to your previously
chosen speed and stay there.
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Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
Disengage the cruise control but do not turn it
off. Accelerate to a higher speed and reset
the cruise control.
If the cruise control system is already engaged,
press the +RES part of the button. Hold it there
until you get up to the speed you want, and
then release the button. To increase your
speed in very small amounts, press the +RES
part of the button briey and then release it.
Each time you do this, your vehicle will go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is already engaged,
Push and hold the−SET part of the button
until you reach the lower speed you want,
then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
−SET part of the button briey. Each time you
do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed
you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you may have to step on the accelerator pedal
to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you
may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to
keep your speed down. Of course, applying the
brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers
nd this to be too much trouble and do not use
cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
To end the cruise control session, step lightly on
the brake pedal or tap the clutch if your vehicle has
a manual transaxle.
Stepping on the brake pedal or clutch will only end
the current cruise control session. Press the
cruise control on/off button to turn the system
completely off.
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