2007 SATURN RELAY instrument panel

B (ACCESSORY):This is the position in which
you can operate the electrical accessories, such
as the radio.
C (RUN):This is the position to which the switch
returns after the engine is started and the
ignition key is released. This is the position for
driving. Even while the engine is not running,
RUN can be used to operate your electrical
accessories and to display some instrument
panel warning lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the
key in the ACCESSORY or RUN position with the
engine off. You may not be able to start your
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for
an extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
When the engine starts, release the ignition key.
The switch will return to RUN for driving.Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside,
as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves.
If you leave the key in the ignition and park your
vehicle,a chime will sound, when you open
the driver’s door. Always remember to remove
your key from the ignition and take it with you.
This will lock your ignition and transaxle.
Also, always remember to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the
key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after
it has been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With RAP, your power windows and the audio
system will continue to work for up to 10 minutes
after the engine is turned off or until either
door is opened. If a door is opened, the power
windows and audio system will shut off.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake is
located under the
instrument panel on
the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot and push down on
the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 226.To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with your right foot while
you push down on the parking brake pedal with
your left foot. When you lift your left foot from the
parking brake pedal, it will pop up to the
released position.
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.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any
hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 398.
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Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button
To program a device to Universal Home Remote
using a Universal Home Remote button
previously trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home
Remote button. Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to ash after
20 seconds. While still holding the Universal
Home Remote button, proceed with Step
2 under “Programming Universal Home
Remote” shown earlier in this section.
For additional information on Universal Home
Remote, seeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure
on page 538.
Storage Areas
Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store
many items. If the vehicle has an extended
wheelbase, it can carry even larger items. The
oor pins that are used to attach the seats,
can be used to secure larger loads.
Glove Box
If the glove box has a lock, put your key into
the lock and turn the key counterclockwise.
To open the glove box, pull the latch release.
The glove box door has a detent to prevent
the door from lowering too far. Open the glove
box until the door is partway open, then pull
the door down if you need it fully opened.
To close the glove box, the door must be pushed
up past the detent. To lock the glove box, put
your key into the lock and turn the key clockwise.
Cupholder(s)
There are cupholders located below the center
instrument panel switchbank. The cupholders
have a rubber liner that can be removed, so
that larger cups can t into the cupholders.
You can also remove the liner to clean it.
To use the cupholders, pull the tray out. Push
the tray back when not in use.
Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders
in the second row.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 180
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 182
Other Warning Devices............................. 182
Horn.......................................................... 182
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 182
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 183
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 184
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 185
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 185
Windshield Wipers..................................... 185
Windshield Washer.................................... 186
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 187
Cruise Control........................................... 188
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 192
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 193
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 193
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.................. 193
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 195
Interior Lamps Control............................... 195
Dome Lamp.............................................. 196
Entry Lighting............................................ 196
Delayed Lighting........................................ 196
Exit Lighting.............................................. 197
Front Reading Lamps................................ 197Rear Reading Lamps................................ 197
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 198
Electric Power Management...................... 198
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 199
Overhead Console Switchbank.................. 200
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 200
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 203
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current.... 204
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 205
Climate Controls......................................... 205
Climate Control System............................. 205
Dual Climate Control System..................... 209
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 212
Rear Climate Control System
(Option A, Uplevel)................................ 212
Rear Climate Control System
(Option B, Uplevel)................................ 215
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 217
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 219
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 220
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 221
Trip Odometer........................................... 221
Tachometer............................................... 221
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 222
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Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 222
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 223
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 224
Charging System Light.............................. 226
Brake System Warning Light..................... 226
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 227
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 228
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 228
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 229
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 232
Security Light............................................ 232
Cruise Control Light.................................. 233
Highbeam On Light................................... 233
Fuel Gage................................................. 233
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 234
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 234
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 235
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)..................... 240
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 241
DIC Vehicle Personalization
(Uplevel Only)........................................ 261Audio System(s)......................................... 270
Setting the Time........................................ 272
Radio with CD........................................... 272
Using an MP3........................................... 287
XM Radio Messages................................. 293
Navigation/Radio System........................... 294
Rear Seat Entertainment System
(Option A, Uplevel)................................ 294
Rear Seat Entertainment System
(Option B, Uplevel)................................ 309
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Option A, Uplevel)................................ 325
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Option B, Uplevel)................................ 328
Mobile Digital Media System..................... 330
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 352
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 353
Radio Reception........................................ 354
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 355
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 355
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 355
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 356
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 356
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 212.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 183.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 353.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 220.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If
Equipped). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 234.
F. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 365.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 182.
H. Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder Indicator. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 224and
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on
page 222.I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 270.
J. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 192.
K. Interior Lamps Control. SeeInterior Lamps
Control on page 195. Instrument Panel
Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 195.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 421.
M. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 147.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 182.
O. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise
Control on page 188.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 205. Dual Climate Controls. See
Dual Climate Control System on page 209.
Q. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). See
Heated Seats on page 10.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 167.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is
not in the ignition switch.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your
steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise the steering
wheel to the highest level to give your legs more
room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel
is located on the left side of the steering column.
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