2007 SATURN VUE HYBRID Owners Manual

Change Engine Oil Light
If this light comes on,
it means that service
is required for
your vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 392and
Engine Oil on page 297for more information.
After having the oil changed you will need to reset
the light. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 300
for more information.
Security Light
Your vehicle has
a Passlock®
theft-deterrent system.
With this system, the security light will ash as
you open the door if your ignition is off.
This light will come on briey when the vehicle is
turned on.
For more information, seePasslock
®on page 110.
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Reduced Engine Power Light
This light will come on
briey when you start
the engine.
This light, along with the service engine soon light
will be displayed when a noticeable reduction in
the vehicle’s performance may occur. Stop the
vehicle and turn off the ignition. Wait for
10 seconds and restart your vehicle. This may
correct the condition.
The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
when the reduced engine power light is on
but acceleration and speed may be reduced.
The performance may be reduced until the next
time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays
on, see your retailer as soon as possible
for diagnosis and repair.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 146.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light
This light is located on
the instrument panel
cluster. It comes on
whenever the Daytime
Running Lamps are on.
SeeDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 152
for further information.
Gate Ajar Light
If this light comes on,
your liftgate is not
completely closed.
Driving with the liftgate
open can cause
carbon monoxide (CO)
to enter the vehicle.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 125for more
information.
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Fuel Gage
When the ignition is on,
the fuel gage tells you
about how much
fuel you have left in
your tank.
When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light
will come on. You still have a little fuel left, but
you should get more soon. SeeLow Fuel Warning
Light on page 181for more information.Here are four things that some owners ask about.
None of these mean a condition exists with
your fuel gage:
At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
It takes a little more or less fuel to ll up than
the gage indicated. For example, the gage
may have indicated the tank was half full,
but it actually took a little more or less than
half the tank’s capacity to ll the tank.
The gage moves a little when you turn a
corner or speed up.
The gage takes a few seconds to stabilize
after the ignition is turned on, and will go
back to empty when you turn the ignition off.
For your fuel tank capacity, seeCapacities and
Specications on page 387.
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Low Fuel Warning Light
The light next to the fuel
gage will come on
briey when you are
starting the engine.
This light also comes on when the fuel tank is low
on fuel. When you add fuel the light should go
off. If it doesn’t, have your vehicle serviced.
Auto Stop Mode
This mark on the tachometer signies that the
engine is in Auto Stop mode which is a fuel saving
operation.
When the vehicle is keyed off when parking the
vehicle, the tachometer needle will drop to
OFF (United States) or 0 (Canada). If the driver’s
door is opened while in Auto Stop, a chime will
sound to indicate the engine will restart if you
remove your foot from the brake pedal.
United StatesCanada
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Charge/Assist Gage
The CHARGE/ASSIST
gage displays the
charge (current) into
and out of the hybrid
battery.
When the electric motor is performing an
automatic restart of the engine, or when it is
assisting the engine as in a maximum acceleration,
the needle will move to the ASSIST range.
The ASSIST range is on the right side of the gage,
and shows an arrow pointing out of a battery.When the electric motor operates as a generator
to perform regenerative braking while decelerating,
the needle will move to the CHARGE range.
SeeRegenerative Braking on page 121for more
information. The needle will also move into
the CHARGE range if the hybrid control system
deems it is an efficient time to charge the
hybrid battery. The CHARGE range is on the left
side of the gage, and shows an arrow pointing
into a battery.
If the hybrid battery or other hybrid components
are very hot or cold, the CHARGE and ASSIST
functions may be suspended until the component
temperatures are normal.
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Fuel Economy Light
This light will come on
when the vehicle is
achieving fuel economy
close to rated
performance.
By changing your driving habits and increasing the
time that the fuel economy light is on, will improve
fuel economy.
To turn the fuel economy light off or on, press the
trip/reset button until the fuel economy light is
selected. Once selected, press and hold the
trip/reset button until the fuel economy light
switches to off or on. For more information see
Trip Odometer on page 163.
Hill Start Assist Light
If this light comes on,
there may be a problem
with the hill start
assist feature. See your
retailer for service.
If you are on an incline, your vehicle may roll
backwards a short distance until the engine
performs the auto start.
The hill start assist feature will help hold the
vehicle on a moderate or steep incline when
transitioning from a hybrid idle stop to starting
the engine.
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Hood Ajar Light
If this light comes on,
the hood is not fully
closed. Close the hood
to turn off the light.
The auto start/stop function will not operate with
the hood open. If the vehicle is in auto stop mode
when this light appears, you will have to restart
the engine with the ignition key. SeeStarting
the Engine (Automatic Engine Start/Stop )
on page 113for more information.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 233. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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