2007 SATURN VUE HYBRID light

#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to
change the air conditioning mode between
economy, normal, and off. When this button is
pressed the indicator light will change with each
mode. The green indicator light comes on
when economy mode is selected. The yellow
indicator light comes on when normal mode
is selected. Turning the air conditioning on may
force the engine into the start/stop mode. See “Air
Conditioning and Engine Start/Stop” later in this
section. Air conditioning can be selected in
any mode as long as the fan is on.
On hot days, activate the air conditioning system,
select maximum fan speed and the coldest
temperature setting. Open the windows long
enough to let the hot inside air escape, then close
them. This helps reduce the time it takes for the
vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to
operate more efficiently. Adjust fan speed and
temperature setting as required to achieve comfort.
The air conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you may sometimes notice a
small amount of water dripping underneath the
vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window
glass. This can be minimized if the climate
control system is used properly. There are two
modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield
and side windows. Use the defog mode to
clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm
the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove
fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from the
windshield before defrosting.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or
defrost mode.
-(Defog):This mode directs air to the
windshield, side window outlets, and oor outlets.
When this mode is selected, the system will
turn the recirculation mode off and run the air
conditioning compressor unless the outside air is
at or below freezing. The recirculation mode
cannot be selected while in defog mode.
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This helps prevent window fogging and moisture
building up within the cabin. To defog the windows
faster, turn the temperature knob clockwise to
the warmest setting. Using the defog mode may
force the engine into the start/stop mode. See “Air
Conditioning and Engine Start/Stop” later in this
section.
0(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air
to the windshield, with some air directed to
the side window outlets and the oor outlets.
When you select this mode, the system will turn
recirculation mode off automatically and will run the
air conditioning compressor unless the outside
air is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode
cannot be selected while in defrost mode.
This helps prevent window fogging and moisture
building up within the cabin. To defrost the
windows faster, turn the temperature knob
clockwise to the warmest setting. Using the defrost
mode may force the engine into the start/stop
mode. See “Air Conditioning and Engine
Start/Stop” later in this section.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is in RUN.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press the button
to turn the rear window defogger on or off.
An indicator light above the button will come on to
show that the rear window defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will stay on for
approximately 15 minutes after the button is
pressed, unless the ignition is turned to ACC or
LOCK. If turned on again, the defogger will
only run for approximately seven minutes before
turning off. The defogger can also be turned off
by pressing the button again or by turning off
the engine.
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.
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Air Conditioning and Engine Start/Stop
The climate control system might cause the
engine to keep running while the vehicle is at
a complete stop or it might restart the engine
during an auto stop. In cold weather, the
climate control system uses the automatic engine
start/stop feature to maintain heater and
defogging performance in all air ow modes.Economy Mode:Press the
#button once to
select the economy mode. A green light will
appear. When this mode is selected, the climate
control system allows almost all automatic
engine start/stop operations, except in defrost
mode. If the economy mode is selected while
the engine is off, the engine will start while
the vehicle determines the climate control needs.
If the system determines that it is necessary to
turn on the air conditioning compressor to cool the
inside of the vehicle or dehumidify the air, the
automatic engine start/stop feature might still be
enabled.
Normal Mode:Press the
#button, when a
yellow indicator light appears, the normal mode
is selected. In this mode or the defrost mode,
the climate control system prevents all automatic
engine start/stop operations. This is for the
best comfort and defrost performance. For
maximum engine off time, select the vent or
bi-level modes with the air conditioner turned off.
This will prevent the system from overriding
the automatic engine start/stop feature. Setting
the fan to the off position will also prevent
automatic engine start/stop.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages
that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will
help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes serious
enough to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to your warning
lights and gages could also save you or others
from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next
few pages, some warning lights come on briey
when you start the engine just to let you know they
are working. If you are familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Often gages and warning lights work together to
let you know when there is a problem with
your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on as you are driving, or when one of
the gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about it.
Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights and
gages. They are a big help.
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Speedometer and Odometer
The speedometer lets you see your speed in
both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
The odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven, in either miles or kilometers.
Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
If your vehicle needs a new odometer installed,
the new one will be set to the mileage total of the
old odometer. If this not possible, it will be set
at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door
to show the old mileage reading when the new
odometer was installed. If the mileage is unknown,
the label should then indicate “previous mileage
unknown”.
Trip Odometer
Your trip odometer is located on the instrument
panel and shows how far your vehicle has
been driven since the trip odometer was last reset.
To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and
hold the trip/reset button on the speedometer for
about two seconds. Press the trip/reset button
to switch between the trip odometer and odometer.The trip/reset button can also be used to turn the
fuel economy light off and on. For more information
seeFuel Economy Light on page 183.
Tachometer
The tachometer
displays the engine
speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm).
Your vehicle has auto stop and the indicator for
this is on the tachometer. For more information see
Auto Stop Mode on page 181.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a
chime will be provided for several seconds
to remind people to buckle their safety belts.
The driver safety belt light will also be provided
and stay on for several seconds, then it will
ash for several more. You should buckle your
seat belt.
This chime and light will
be repeated if the driver
remains unbuckled
and the vehicle
is in motion.
If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor
the light will be provided.
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder
Light
Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or
START, a chime will sound for several seconds
to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety
belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag
is enabled. SeePassenger Sensing System on
page 86for more information. The passenger
safety belt light will also come on and stay on for
several seconds, then it will ash for several more.
This chime and light will
be repeated if the
passenger remains
unbuckled and the
vehicle is in motion.
If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither
the chime nor the light will come on.
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Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag
symbol. The system checks the airbag’s
electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag
modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and
diagnostic module. For more information on
the airbag system, seeAirbag System on page 75.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will ash
for a few seconds.
Then the light should go
out. This means the
system is ready.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving,
your airbag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
you start your vehicle, it means the airbag
system may not be working properly.
The airbags in your vehicle may not
inate in a crash, or they could even
inate without a crash. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away if the airbag
readiness light stays on after you start
your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a
few seconds when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it
xed so it will be ready to warn you if there is
a problem.
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START,
the passenger airbag status indicator will light
ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,
for several seconds as a system check. Then,
after several more seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, or either the on
or off symbol to let you know the status of the
right front passenger’s frontal airbag.If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the
passenger airbag status indicator, it means that
the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled
(may inate).
{CAUTION:
If the on indicator comes on when you have
a rear-facing child restraint installed in the
right front passenger’s seat, it means that
the passenger sensing system has not
turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if the right
front passenger’s airbag inates. This is
because the back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to the
inating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing
child restraint in the right front passenger’s
seat if the airbag is turned on.
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