2007 SATURN ION mirror

Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of
experience. Before setting out for the open road,
you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint
yourself with the feel of handling and braking with
the added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and
platform (and attachments), safety chains,
electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start
your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply
the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure
that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any
trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead
as you would when driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You will need more passing distance up ahead
when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re
a good deal longer when towing a trailer, you
will need to go much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one
hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left,
just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer
to the right, move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
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Fuses Usage
STOP Stoplamp (Brake) Switch
HVAC Climate Control
CRUISECruise Control Module, Clutch
Start Switch
AIR BAGAirbags, Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM)
WIPER SWWindshield Wipers and Washers,
Transaxle Shift Lock Control Switch
RADIO
(BATT1)Radio Receiver, Entertainment
Memory
ONSTAREntertainment, Mobile
Communications, OnStar
®
RADIO (ACC) Radio Receiver, Entertainment
IGN SW Ignition Switch
EPS Cruise Control Switches, EPS Unit
PWR OUTLET Auxiliary Power Outlet
SUN ROOF Power Sunroof, OnStar Mirror
Relay Usage
ALC/PARK
RELAYOnStar®, Radio, Instrument Panel
Cluster, Body Control Module
(Entry Control), Cigar Lighter,
Headlamp Switch, License Lamp
FUEL PUMP
RELAYFuel Pump
ACC RELAYPower Windows, Sunroof, Radio,
Wiper/Washer Switch, Accessory
Power Outlet
RUN RELAYClimate Control (HVAC Blower,
Control Heads)
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Locks (cont.)
Power Door............................................... 95
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 96
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 96
Loss of Control........................................... 233
Low Fuel Warning Message........................ 185
Lumbar
Manual Controls.......................................... 9
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 394
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 398
At Least Once a Month............................ 398
At Least Once a Year.............................. 399
Introduction.............................................. 388
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 395
Maintenance Record................................ 406
Maintenance Requirements...................... 388
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 404
Owner Checks and Services.................... 397
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 402
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 391
Using....................................................... 389
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 388Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 174
Manual Lumbar Controls................................. 9
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Manual Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 293
Operation................................................. 112
Manual Windows......................................... 100
Map Lamps................................................. 153
Message
Center..................................................... 182
Change Engine Oil................................... 183
Check Gage............................................ 184
Check Gas Cap....................................... 185
Cruise Control.......................................... 183
Error........................................................ 185
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 185
Low Traction............................................ 182
Power Steering........................................ 184
Traction Off.............................................. 182
Transaxle Fluid Hot.................................. 183
Trunk Ajar Warning.................................. 184
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display....... 125
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display........ 122
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 129
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 128
Outside Remote Control Mirror................. 128
MP3 ............................................................ 205
MyGMLink.com............................................ 413
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 104
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....... 404
O
Odometer.................................................... 165
Odometer, Trip............................................ 165
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 230
Oil
Engine..................................................... 283
Pressure Light.......................................... 177
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 288
Older Children, Restraints............................. 41
Online Owner Center................................... 413
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 129
Other Warning Devices................................ 142
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 160Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 153
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 129
Power Mirrors.......................................... 128
Remote Control Mirror .............................. 128
Owner Checks and Services....................... 397
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 372
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 116
Shifting Out of......................................... 118
Parking
Brake....................................................... 115
Over Things That Burn............................ 119
Parking Your Vehicle................................... 118
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 168
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 161
Passenger Sensing System........................... 77
Passing....................................................... 231
Passlock
®.................................................... 103
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Power
Door Locks................................................ 95
Electrical System..................................... 375
Reduced Engine Light.............................. 178
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 108
Steering Message.................................... 184
Windows.................................................. 101
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 40
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............ 96
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 23
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving............ 234
Radios........................................................ 186
Care of Your CD Player........................... 215
Care of Your CDs.................................... 215
Radio with CD................................190, 195
Setting the Time..............................187, 188
Understanding Reception......................... 214
Rear Door Security Locks............................. 96
Rear Doors................................................... 97Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 36
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display.......... 125
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 122
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 402
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 256
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 178
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 91
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 356
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 351
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 326
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 424
Saturn...................................................... 425
United States Government....................... 424
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 84
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 85
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