Before changing lanes, check your mirrors.
Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly
over your shoulder to make sure there is not
another vehicle in your blind spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make
certain you allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your
exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite
sharply. The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your
speedometer, not to your sense of motion.
After driving for any distance at higher speeds,
you may tend to think you are going slower
than you actually are.Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested.
If you must start when you are not fresh — such
as after a day’s work — do not plan to make
too many miles that rst part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily
drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it
needs service, have it done before starting out.
Of course, you will nd experienced and able
service experts at Saturn retailers all across
North America. They will be ready and willing to
help if you need it.
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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all in ated to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway
hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road
with the same scenery, along with the hum of the
tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make
you sleepy. Do not let it happen to you! If it does,
your vehicle can leave the road in less than a
second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with
a comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap, get
some exercise, or both. For safety, treat
drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
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This will bring fresh, outside air into
your vehicle. Do not use the climate
control setting for maximum air
because it only recirculates the air
inside your vehicle. SeeClimate
Control System on page 205orDual
Climate Control System on page 209.
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of
experience. Before setting out for the open road,
you will 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 all trailer hitch parts 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 are towing a trailer. And, because
you are a good deal longer, you will need to
go much farther beyond the passed vehicle
before you can return to your lane.
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Fuses Usage
1 Trunk, Door Locks
2 Electronic Level Control
3 Rear Wiper
4 Radio, DVD Player
5 Interior Lamps
6 OnStar
®
7 Keyless Entry Module
8Cluster, Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning
9 Cruise Switch
10 Steering Wheel Illumination
11 Power Mirror
12 Stoplamp, Turn Lamps
13 Heated Seats
14 Blank
15 Electronic Level Control
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16 Heated Mirror
17Center High-Mounted Stoplamp,
Back-up Lamps
18 Blank
19 Canister Vent Solenoid
20 Park Lamps
21 Power Sliding Door
22 Blank
23 Blank
24 Left Power Sliding Door
25 Right Power Sliding DoorRelays Usage
26 Blank
27 Blank
28 Park Lamps, Taillamps
29 Retained Accessory Power
30 Rear Defog
PLR Fuse Puller
Circuit
BreakersUsage
31 Power Seats
32 Power Window
Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located in the engine
compartment. For more information on location
seeEngine Compartment Overview on page 422.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 153
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 154
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 154
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 153
Mobile Digital Media System....................... 330
MP3 ............................................................ 287
MyGMLink.com............................................ 541
N
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................... 294
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 138
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 532
O
Odometer.................................................... 221
Odometer, Trip............................................ 221
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 372
Oil
Engine..................................................... 423
Pressure Light.......................................... 232Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 426
Older Children, Restraints............................. 56
Online Owner Center................................... 541
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 154
Other Warning Devices................................ 182
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 212
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 203
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 154
Heated Mirrors......................................... 154
Power Mirrors.......................................... 153
Overhead Console..............................168, 170
Overhead Console Switchbank.................... 200
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 437
Owner Checks and Services....................... 526
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
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Rear Reading Lamps.................................. 197
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 52
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)......................325, 328
Rear Seat Entertainment System........294, 309
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 14
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 49
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 187
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 153
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 530
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 396
Remote Keyless Entry System.................... 106
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ... 107
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 488
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 485
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 460
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 552
Saturn...................................................... 552
United States Government....................... 552
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems............... 101
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash........................................ 102
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 139Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 48
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 543
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 391
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 533
Running the Engine While Parked............... 152
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 222
Pretensioners............................................. 55
Reminder Light........................................ 222
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 504
Driver Position........................................... 38
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 38
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 37
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 52
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 49
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 48
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 55
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 48
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