2007 SATURN SKY lock

5. Pull the convertible top forward by rmly
gripping the side edge (B) and applying a
brisk upward and forward motion to get the
top in the full-up position.
6. Pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top
forward from the outside of the vehicle, or
push the front edge (A) of the convertible
top forward from the inside of the vehicle.
7. Turn the top front latch handle clockwise to
latch the convertible top.
8. Close the trunk (D) by pushing it down with
a swift, rm motion.9. At the rear edge of the convertible top, press
down on the two buttresses (C) to latch them
into the top of the trunk.
A clear Mylar
®protective lm has been installed
at the factory on the trunk lid surface under
the convertible top buttresses. This lm is
designed to help prevent paint damage to the
trunk lid. Do not remove this protective lm.
It is intended to remain permanently affixed to
the trunk lid surface.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 108
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 110
Other Warning Devices............................. 110
Horn.......................................................... 110
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 110
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 111
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 112
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 112
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 112
Windshield Wipers..................................... 113
Windshield Washer.................................... 114
Cruise Control........................................... 115
Headlamps................................................ 118
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 119
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 119
Fog Lamps................................................ 120
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 120
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 120
Mirror Reading Lamps............................... 120
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 121
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 121
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 122Climate Controls......................................... 122
Climate Control System............................. 122
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 126
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 127
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 128
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 129
Tachometer............................................... 129
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 129
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 130
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 130
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 131
Charging System Light.............................. 133
Brake System Warning Light..................... 134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 135
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/
Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/
Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only)............. 136
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 137
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 138
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 141
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel
is located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move
the wheel to a comfortable position, pull up
the lever to lock the wheel in place.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 112.
23Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 112.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 112.
OExterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps
on page 118.
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Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from
seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the
wiper blades before using them.
If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades
do become damaged, get new blades or blade
inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it
cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an
overload. If the motor gets stuck, turn the wipers
off, clear away the snow or ice, and then turn
the wipers back on.
As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on
for more than 15 seconds, the vehicle’s headlamps
will turn on automatically. They will turn off
15 seconds after the wipers are turned off.Windshield Washer
To wash the windshield, press the button at the
end of the lever until the washers begin.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
When you release the button, the washers will
stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe
about three times or will resume the previous
speed.
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Fog Lamps
The fog lamp button
is located on the
instrument panel,
to the left of the
steering wheel.
The ignition must be on to turn your fog lamps on.
Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An
indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will
come on when the fog lamps are on. Push the
button again to turn the fog lamps off.
The parking lamps will automatically turn on and
off when the fog lamps are turned on and off.
The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam
headlamps are turned on.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for this feature is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights
or down to dim them.
Entry/Exit Lighting
The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you
open any door. These lamps will fade out after
about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been
closed or when the ignition is turned on. These
lamps will also go on when you press the
trunk release, unlock symbol button or the horn
symbol on the keyless entry system transmitter.
The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about
20 seconds after your key is removed from the
ignition to provide an illuminated exit.
Mirror Reading Lamps
Your vehicle has reading lamps on the rearview
mirror. Push the button to turn the reading
lamps on and off.
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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have a removable muffin
tin ashtray and cigarette lighter. The muffin tin
ashtray can be placed into the front console side
cupholder. To use the lighter, located on the
instrument panel to the left side of the glove box
door, push it in all the way and let go. When
it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating will not allow the lighter to back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating may occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in
while it is heating.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Never put ammable items in the ashtray.
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling, and ventilation of the vehicle. Set
the control between modes to get a combination
of the two modes.
Temperature:Turn the left knob on the control
panel to adjust the temperature of the air in
the vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature.
Climate Control System
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9(Fan):Turn the center knob on the control
panel to control the fan speed. Turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the fan speed.
9(Off):Turn the center knob to this position to
turn the fan off.
?(Recirculation):Press the center knob on
the control panel to recirculate air inside the
vehicle and prevent outside air from coming in.
It can be used to prevent outside odors from
entering your vehicle and cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn
the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light
on the button can on while the recirculation
mode is activated.
Recirculation is available in the bi-level and vent
modes. If recirculation is selected in either
oor/heat, oor/defog, or defrost mode, the
indicator light will ash three times indicating it is
not available in that mode.The right knob on the control panel is used to
direct the airow inside the vehicle. Turn the knob
to select one of the following modes:
H(Vent):Turn the right knob on the control
panel to this mode to direct air to the instrument
panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level):Turn the right knob on the control
panel to this mode to direct air to the instrument
panel outlets, and the remaining air to the
oor outlets and the defroster and side window
outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets
and warmer air to the oor outlets.
[(Floor):Turn the right knob on the control
panel to this mode to direct most of the air to the
oor outlets. The remaining air is directed to the
side window and defroster outlets. If low or no
airow is on the passenger side, make sure that the
carpet covering is tucked under oor outlets.
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Do not use the rear defogger when the convertible
top is down.
=(Rear Defogger):Press the right knob on
the control panel to turn the rear window defogger
on or off. Do not use the rear defogger when
the convertible top is down.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the
inside of the rear window. If you do, you could
cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Do not
attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal
or anything similar to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the
side of your instrument panel to direct the airow.
Use the tab located on the air outlets to change
the direction of the airow.Your vehicle has ow through ventilation that
allows outside air to be forced through your
ventilation system when your vehicle is moving.
Outside air will enter the vehicle when the air
conditioning fan is running. Flow through
ventilation can be stopped in vent and bi-level
modes by pressing the recirculation button.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
may block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-Saturn approved hood deectors
may adversely affect the performance of the
system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of
your vehicle more effectively.
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