2007 SATURN RELAY Owners Manual

4. Firmly press down making sure the latch is
at with the ribs (A) on the storage bin.
5. Switch hands and repeat Steps 2 through 4 for
the latch on the opposite side of the storage bin.
6. Reverse these steps in order to remove the
storage bin.
If your bin is equipped with the hand size latches
do the following:
1. Place the storage bin on to the rails in the
desired location.
2. Push rmly upward on the bin while supporting
it with one hand.
3. The bin will snap into place.4. To remove the bin, support the bin with
one hand while pulling each latch up and away
from the bin.
The contents of the bin should never weigh more
than 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg).
Always make sure to close and latch the bin
before driving.
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Overhead Console (Without Rail)
If your vehicle has an overhead console without
the rail system, it has two reading lights, a
courtesy light, and a switchbank. SeeOverhead
Console Switchbank on page 200for more
information.
Floor Console Storage Area
If your vehicle has a storage compartment located
on the front console below the front cupholders.
Pull up and then forward on the handle to open
the storage compartment.
Folding Tray
Your vehicle may be
equipped with folding
convenience trays
located between seats.
To use each tray lift up
on the handle located
on its front end, while
pulling up on the tray to
lock it into place. There
are four cupholders on
each tray.
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Second Row Center Console
If your vehicle has the second row center console,
use the following procedure to remove or install
the console.
Removing the Center Console
1. Locate the attachment lever in an opening
on the rear of the console
2. Pull the attachment lever upward to release
the attachment hook.
3. Lift the console up to remove it from the
vehicle.
Replacing the Center Console
{CAUTION:
A second row center console that is
not locked into place properly can move
around in a crash or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured.
Be sure to lock the console into place
properly when installing it.
1. Position the second row center console above
the forward oor attachments between the
second row bucket seats.
For information on installing the seats, see
Rear Seat Operation on page 14.
2. Place the console’s front hooks onto the
forward oor attachments.
3. Locate the attachment lever at the rear of the
console and pull up.
4. Rock the rear attachment bracket onto the
oor attachment and release the lever.
5. Pull up on the console to ensure the rear
attachment hook is latched.
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Luggage Carrier
{CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of
your vehicle that is longer or wider than
the luggage carrier — like paneling,
plywood, a mattress and so forth — the
wind can catch it as you drive along. This
can cause you to lose control. What you
are carrying could be violently torn off,
and this could cause you or other drivers
to have a collision, and of course damage
your vehicle. You may be able to carry
something like this inside. But, never
carry something longer or wider than the
luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.If you have the luggage carrier, you can load
things on top of your vehicle. Crossrails are not
standard on this vehicle and must be purchased
at your retailer.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier
that weighs more than 150 lbs (68 kg) or
hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle
may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so
that it rests on the slats as far forward
as possible and against the side rails, making
sure to fasten it securely.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 391.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you
are driving, check now and then to make sure
the cargo is still securely fastened.
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Convenience Net (With Hideaway
Rear Storage Bins)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net.
The convenience net is designed to help keep
small loads, from falling out of the vehicle
when the liftgate is opened. Install the convenience
net at the rear of your vehicle, inside the liftgate.
To use the convenience net, do the following:
1. Attach the upper loops to the posts on both
sides of the liftgate opening. The label on the
net should be in the upper left corner.
2. Attach the lower loops to the tabs at the rear
edge of the rear hideaway rear storage bins.
When not in use, it is recommended that you take
down the convenience net to extend the life of
the net and to help retain its elasticity, and to keep
the rear exit clear.
Convenience Net (Without Hideaway
Rear Storage Bins)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net.
The convenience net is designed to help keep
small loads, like grocery bags, from falling
over. Install the convenience net at the rear of
your vehicle, inside the liftgate.
To use the convenience net, do the following:
1. Attach the upper loops to the posts on both
sides of the liftgate opening. The label on
the net should be in the upper left corner.
2. Attach the lower hooks to the metal rings
on the oor.
3. Once you have loaded items into the net,
stretch the higher side of the net up and over
the top of the load to hold it rmly in place.
The convenience net has a maximum capacity of
100 lbs (45 kg). It is not designed to hold larger,
heavier loads. Store such loads on the oor of your
vehicle, as far forward as you can.
When not in use, it is recommended that you take
down the convenience net to extend the life of the
net and to help retain its elasticity, and to keep
the rear exit clear.
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Hideaway Rear Storage Bins
{CAUTION:
If any removable convenience item is
not secured properly, it can move around
in a collision or sudden stop. People in
the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to
secure any such item properly.
Your vehicle may have hideaway rear storage
bins. It provides extra storage space for the rear
of the vehicle.
To open the hideaway rear storage bins, pull up
on the door latch located on the front of the cover.
The hideaway rear storage bins cover has
two automatic prop rods to hold it up and in place.
To close the cover, you must pull one of the
prop rod linkages toward you while holding onto
the door latch and lower the cover to close it.
Removing the Hideaway Rear
Storage Bins
1. Make sure that all items are off the hideaway
rear storage bins and that they are empty.
2. Turn the hand knob, located at the rear of the
hideaway rear storage bins, counterclockwise
until the knob is loose.
3. Lift up on the hand knob, then grip and pull
up on the hideaway rear storage bins to
remove them from the vehicle.
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Replacing the Hideaway Rear
Storage Bins
1. Make sure the third row seat is properly
installed in the vehicle. SeeThird Row Seat
on page 27for more information. If the
third row seat is not in the vehicle with the
hideaway rear storage bins, the hideaway
rear storage bins will not be locked into
the correct position in the vehicle.
2. Make sure that the hideaway rear storage
bins are empty and closed.
3. Lift the hideaway rear storage bins up and
into the rear of the vehicle.
4. Slide the hideaway rear storage bins in and
align it to the rear seat.5. Press down on the front of the hideaway rear
storage bins so the center is aligned on the
sill mounting bracket.
6. Turn the hand knob clockwise until it is tight.
7. Pull up on the hideaway rear storage bins
to make sure they are locked into place.
The cover of the hideaway rear storage bins can
be left in its upright position while the vehicle
is moving.
The hideaway rear storage bins and the third row
seat both have a maximum weight capacity of
400 lbs (181.6 kg).
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
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