2007 SATURN VUE HYBRID check engine light

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic.
This is a mistake. The brakes may not have time to
cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out
much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you
keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic
following distances, you will eliminate a lot of
unnecessary braking. That means better braking
and longer brake life.
If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you are
driving, brake normally but do not pump the
brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to
push down. If the engine stops, you will still have
some power brake assist. But you will use it
when you brake. Once the power assist is used
up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Adding non-Saturn accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 287.Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS), an advanced electronic braking system
that will help prevent a braking skid.
When you start the engine and begin to drive
away, ABS will check itself. You may hear
a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going on, and you may even notice that the
brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem
with ABS, this warning
light will stay on.
SeeAnti-Lock Brake
System Warning
Light on page 170.
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You can run the engine to keep warm, but be
careful.
{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO
(carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO
could overcome you and kill you. You
cannot see it or smell it, so you might not
know it is in your vehicle. Clear away
snow from around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is blocking the
exhaust pipe. And check around again
from time to time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of
the vehicle that is away from the wind.
This will help keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must.
This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it
go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat
that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
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If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the
temperature falls below−20°F (−29°C), it is
recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both provide
easier cold starting and better protection for
the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended
oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM
Standard GM6094M are all you need for good
performance and engine protection.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you
know when to change the engine oil and lter.
This is based on engine revolutions and engine
temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving
conditions, the mileage at which an oil change
will be indicated can vary considerably. For the
oil life system to work properly, you must reset
the system every time the oil is changed.When the system has calculated that oil life has
been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change
is necessary. A change engine oil light will
come on. SeeChange Engine Oil Light on
page 177. Change your oil as soon as possible
within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible
that, if you are driving under the best conditions,
the oil life system may not indicate that an oil
change is necessary for over a year. However,
your engine oil and lter must be changed at least
once a year and at this time the system must
be reset. Your retailer has trained service people
who will perform this work using genuine
Saturn parts and reset the system. It is also
important to check your oil regularly and keep it at
the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
since your last oil change. Remember to reset the
oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
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7. Push the inator kit switch to the I (on) position.
The inator kit forces sealant and air into the
tire. Sealant can leak from the puncture
hole until the vehicle is driven and the hole
has sealed.
8. Make sure there is a proper connection
between the tire valve stem and the
sealant lling hose by looking at the air
pressure gage. If there is not a pressure
reading while the compressor is running, the
connection between the inator kit and
the tire is bad.
Check the attachment between the sealant
lling hose and the tire valve stem.
9. Inate the tire up to the recommended
ination pressure, found on the Tire and
Loading Information label located on
the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar) below the
vehicle’s door latch, using the air pressure
gage on the top of the unit.
The pressure gage reading is slightly high while
the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off
to get an accurate pressure reading.Notice:If the recommended pressure cannot
be reached after 15 minutes, the vehicle
should not be driven farther. Damage to the
tire is severe and the sealant will not be
effective. Remove the air compressor plug
from the accessory power outlet and unscrew
the inating hose from the tire valve. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 413for
more information.
10. Push the inator kit switch to the O (off)
position once the correct tire pressure is
obtained.
11. Turn off the engine.
12. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug from
the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
13. Disconnect the sealant lling hose from the
tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise,
and replace the tire valve stem cap.
Be careful when handling the tire inator
components as they could be hot after usage.
14. Wrap the sealant lling hose around the air
compressor channel to stow it in its original
location.
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If you want to purchase service information, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on
page 423.
Owner Checks and Services on page 397tells you
what should be checked, when to check it, and
what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids, and
lubricants to use are listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 401andNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 402.
When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these
are used. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of
genuine Saturn parts.Scheduled Maintenance
When the Change Engine Oil light comes on,
it means that service is required for your vehicle.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible
within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible
that, if you are driving under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system may not indicate
that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
However, your engine oil and lter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the
system must be reset. Your Saturn retailer has
Saturn-trained service technicians who will perform
this work using genuine Saturn parts and reset
the system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 300for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.
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When the Change Engine Oil light appears,
certain services, checks, and inspections are
required. Required services are described in the
following for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your rst
service be MaintenanceI, your second service
be MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay be
required more often.MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
Change Engine Oil light comes on within
10 months since the vehicle was purchased or
MaintenanceIIwas performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the light
comes on 10 months or more since the last service
or if the light has not come on at all for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 297. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 300.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 302.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 348and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 398.••
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Cargo Area................................................. 135
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 137
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 205
Center Console Storage Area...................... 135
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL).................................. 335
Chains, Tire................................................. 356
Charge/Assist Gage..................................... 182
Check
Engine Light............................................ 173
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 294
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 377
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 51
Infants and Young Children........................ 47
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 58
Older Children........................................... 44
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position.................... 64
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position...................... 67
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 69
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 56
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 155Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 376
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 374
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 372
Finish Care.............................................. 374
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 370
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 373
Tires........................................................ 376
Underbody Maintenance........................... 377
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 374
Weatherstrips........................................... 373
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 375
Climate Control System............................... 156
Clock.......................................................... 186
Collision Damage Repair............................. 418
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 40
Compass..................................................... 127
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 109
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 237
Coolant
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 172
Heater, Engine......................................... 116
Low Warning Light................................... 172
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 309
Cooling System........................................... 311
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 380
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 380
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 381
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 380
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 382
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 380
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 302
Battery..................................................... 321
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 177
Check and Service Engine Soon Light....... 173
Coolant.................................................... 306
Coolant Heater......................................... 116
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 172
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 403
Engine Compartment Overview................ 296
Exhaust................................................... 125
Oil ........................................................... 297
Oil Life System........................................ 300
Overheating............................................. 309
Reduced Power Light............................... 178
Starting.................................................... 113Entry Lighting.............................................. 154
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 417
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 43
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 302
Finish Damage............................................ 377
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 229
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 144
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 146
Flat Tire...................................................... 357
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 305
Windshield Washer.................................. 317
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 19
Folding Seatback, Passenger........................ 16
Front Console Storage Area........................ 135
Fuel............................................................ 289
Additives.................................................. 290
California Fuel.......................................... 290
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 294
Filling Your Tank...................................... 292
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 291
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