2007 SATURN OUTLOOK Owners Manual

Manual Operation
The air delivery mode or fan speed can be
manually adjusted.
DC(Fan):The buttons with the fan symbols let
you manually adjust the fan speed. Press the up
arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to
decrease fan speed.
Pressing a fan button while the system is off will
turn the system on. Pressing a fan button while in
automatic control places the fan under manual
control. The fan setting remains displayed and the
AUTO button light turns off. The air delivery mode
remains in automatic control.
yNz(Mode):Press the mode up and down
buttons to manually change the direction of the
airow in the vehicle. Repeatedly press the button
until the desired mode appears on the display.
Pressing a mode button while the system is off will
change air delivery mode without turning the
system on. Pressing one of these buttons while in
automatic control to place the mode under manual
control.
The air delivery mode setting displays and the
AUTO button light turns off. The fan remains under
automatic control.
H(Vent):This setting delivers air to the
instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air to the
instrument panel outlets and to the oor outlets. A
little air is directed towards the windshield and
side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air
to the oor outlets, with some of the air directed to
the windshield, side window outlets, and second
row oor outlets. In this mode, the system
automatically selects outside air. Recirculation
cannot be selected in oor mode.
-(Defog):See “Defogging and Defrosting” later
in this section.
@(Recirculation):Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on. When the button is
pressed, an indicator light comes on.
This mode keeps outside air from entering the
vehicle. It can be used to reduce outside air and
prevent odors from entering your vehicle.
Recirculation also helps to quickly cool the warmer
air inside your vehicle.
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The recirculation mode cannot be used with oor,
defrost, or defogging modes. If you try to select
recirculation in one of those modes, the indicator
ashes three times and turns off. The air
conditioning compressor also comes on when this
mode is activated. While in recirculation mode
the windows may fog when the weather is cold and
damp. To clear the fog, select either the defog
or defrost mode and increase the fan speed.
Press the button again to turn off the recirculation
mode. It automatically turns off when the engine
is turned off and must be re-selected when
the engine is turned on again.
Air Conditioning
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(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and
off. When air conditioning is selected, an indicator
light comes on to let you know that the air
conditioning has been activated.The air conditioning compressor does not work
when outside temperatures fall below 40°F (4°C).
Pressing this button when the outside temperature
is too cool makes the air conditioning indicator
ash three times and turn off to let you know the
air conditioning mode is not available. If the
air conditioning is on and the outside temperature
drops below a temperature which is too cool
for air conditioning to be effective, the air
conditioning light turns off to show that the air
conditioning mode has been canceled.
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot inside air escape. This helps to reduce the
time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also
helps the system to operate more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air, so you may sometimes notice a small
amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle
while idling or after turning off the engine. This
is normal.
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Sensors
The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille in
the middle of the instrument panel, monitors
the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor
or the system will not work properly.The interior temperature sensor located on the
instrument panel to the right of the steering
column, measures the temperature of the air inside
the vehicle.
There is also an exterior temperature sensor
located behind the front grille. This sensor reads
the outside air temperature and helps maintain the
temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on
the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading
in the displayed temperature.
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The climate control system uses the information
from these sensors to maintain your comfort
setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan
speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle
facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be
used as needed to maintain cool outlet
temperatures.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of
high humidity (moisture) condensing on the
cool window glass. This can be minimized if the
climate control system is used properly. There are
two modes to clear fog or frost from your
windshield.
Use the mode up and down arrows to select the
defog mode. Use the defrost button to select
the defrost mode.
-(Defog):The defog mode is used to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. This mode directs air to the
windshield, oor outlets, and side window vents.When you select this mode, the system turns off
recirculation and runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is close
to freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be
selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive the
vehicle until all the windows are clear.
0(Defrost):Press this button to remove fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly. This mode
directs most of the air to the windshield and side
window vents and some to the oor vents. In this
mode, the system automatically forces outside air
into your vehicle. The recirculation mode cannot be
selected while in the defrost mode. The air
conditioning compressor runs automatically in this
setting, unless the outside temperature is close to
freezing. Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to turn the rear
heating and air conditioning on. SeeRear Air
Conditioning and Heating System on page 206or
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls on page 207.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press this button
to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear
window defogger stays on for about 10 minutes
after the button is pressed, before turning off. The
defogger can also be turned off by pressing the
button again or by turning off the engine. Do not
drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors,
the mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost
from the surface of the mirror when the rear
window defog button is pressed.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear window. Do not
adhere anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions may damage
the rear defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet, to
change the direction of the air ow. Use the
thumbwheel near the outlet to control the amount
of air ow or to shut off the airow completely.
Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best
system performance.
Operation Tips
Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
can block the ow of air into the vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors can
adversely affect the performance of the
system.
Keep the path under all seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside the vehicle
more effectively.
If fogging reoccurs while in vent or bi-level
modes with mild temperature throughout
the vehicle, turn on the air conditioner
to reduce windshield fogging.
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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System
If your vehicle has this system, the rear controls
are three knobs located on the rear of the
center console. The system can be controlled from
the front controls as well as the rear controls.
To turn the system on, press the AUX button on
the front climate control system, an indicator will be
lit. Pressing the AUX button the rst time will
turn the rear system on in a mimic mode. In this
mode, the airow in the rear will be approximately
the same direction, temperature, and fan speed
as the front. Pressing the AUX button again
will turn the rear system and the indicator off.
If the rear controls are adjusted, the system turns
on in a rear independent mode. Airow in the rear
will then be directed according to the settings of the
rear controls. The rear system can be turned off by
pressing the AUX button on the front climate control
system and the indicator will turn off. The system
can be turned back on, by adjusting any of the rear
air conditioning control knobs.
Fan Knob
Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn
the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the
rear system off.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you
select the temperature of the air owing into the
passenger area. Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise for warmer or cooler air.
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Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel lets you
choose the direction of the air ow.
H(Vent):This setting directs the air through the
headliner outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This setting directs the air through
the rear oor outlets under the third row seat,
as well as the headliner outlets. The ow can be
divided between headliner and oor outlets
depending upon where the knob is placed between
the settings.
6(Floor):This setting directs the air through the
oor outlets. The rear system oor outlets are
located under the third row seats.
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate
Controls
If your vehicle has this rear climate control system
there are rear seat audio controls located in the
center console.
The rear system can be controlled through the
AUX button on the front climate control panel.
Press the AUX button to turn the rear climate
control system on or off. An indicator light in the
AUX button comes on when the rear climate
control system is on. The direction, temperature,
and speed of the airow for the rear of the vehicle
will be the same as those set for the front of the
vehicle.
Use the controls located in the rear of the front
console, to independently control the air ow
for the rear of the vehicle separately from that of
the front of the vehicle. To turn the system
on, press any of the rear air conditioning control
buttons, except the fan down button. To turn
the system off, press and hold the
Cbutton.
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Manual Operation
DC(Fan):The fan buttons on the rear seat audio
control panel let you manually adjust the fan
speed. Press
Dto increase airow andC
to decrease airow.+/−(Increase/Decrease Temperature):These
buttons select the temperature of the air owing into
the rear passenger area. Press the + button for
warmer air and press the−button for cooler air.
The temperature settings will display in 0-12
increments, going from the coolest (0) to the
warmest (12) setting.
N(Mode):Press the mode button to manually
change the direction of the airow in the vehicle.
Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode
appears on the display. Multiple presses cycles
through the delivery selections.
H(Vent):This mode directs air through the
headliner outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air through the
oor outlets as well as the headliner outlets.
The rear system oor outlets are located under
the third row seats.
6(Floor):This mode directs air through the
oor outlets. The rear system oor outlets
are located under the third row seats.
Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls
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