2007 SATURN VUE HYBRID service indicator

{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument panel cluster ever comes on
and stays on, it means that something may
be wrong with the airbag system. If this
ever happens, have the vehicle serviced
promptly, because an adult-size person
sitting in the right front passenger’s seat
may not have the protection of the frontal
airbag. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 165for more on this, including
important safety information.
A thick layer of additional material such as a
blanket, or aftermarket equipment such as seat
covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers,
can affect how well the passenger sensing system
operates. Remove any additional material from
the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing the
child restraint and before a small occupant,
including a small adult, sits in the passenger
position.You may want to consider not using seat covers
or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle
has the passenger sensing system. SeeAdding
Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
on page 93.
The passenger sensing system may suppress the
airbag deployment when liquid is soaked into
the seat. If this happens, the off indicator in the
passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag
readiness light on the instrument panel will be
lit. The system should resume normal operation
after the seat is allowed to dry. If the system
operates incorrectly after the seat has dried,
have your retailer check the system.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger’s
seat or between the passenger’s seat
cushion and seatback may interfere with
the proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
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If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the
airbag status indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has turned off the right
front passenger’s frontal airbag. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 86for more on this,
including important safety information.
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there
may be a problem with the lights or the passenger
sensing system. See your retailer for service.
{CAUTION:
If the off indicator and the airbag readiness
light ever come on together, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. If this ever happens, have the
vehicle serviced promptly, because an
adult-size person sitting in the right
front passenger seat may not have the
protection of the frontal airbag. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 165.
Battery Warning Light
The battery warning
light will come on briey
as a check, when you
turn on the ignition.
Then it should go out
when the engine is
started.
If the light does not come on when you start your
vehicle, have your vehicle serviced right away.
This condition may indicate your battery warning
light is not functioning properly.
If the battery warning light comes on while you are
driving, this indicates that there is a problem
with the battery or the charging system of the
vehicle. If the light remains on, be sure to turn off
accessories such as the radio and climate control
system. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle has a
computer which
monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition,
and emission control
systems.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to assure that emissions are at acceptable
levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce
a cleaner environment. The check engine light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be
indicated by the system before any problem is
apparent. This may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle. This system is also designed to
assist your service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.Notice:If you keep driving your vehicle with
this light on, after awhile, the emission controls
might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel
economy might not be as good, and the engine
might not run as smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be covered by your
warranty.
Notice:Modications made to the engine,
transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system
of your vehicle or the replacement of the
original tires with other than those of the same
Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect
your vehicle’s emission controls and may
cause this light to come on. Modications to
these systems could lead to costly repairs not
covered by your warranty. This may also
result in a failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 287.
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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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However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 10% ethanol must not
be used in vehicles that were not designed for
those fuels.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not use
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in the fuel system and also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage would
not be covered under your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
We recommend against the use of such gasolines.
Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of
spark plugs and the performance of the emission
control system may be affected. The malfunction
indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to
your retailer for service.Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside
the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might
be hard to nd. Never use leaded gasoline or
any other fuel not recommended in the previous
text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of
improper fuel would not be covered by your
warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the country where you will be driving.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.Some driving conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied
or lightly applied. This does not mean something
is wrong with your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to Saturn
torque specications.
Your rear drum brakes do not have wear
indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake
rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings
inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums
should be removed and inspected each time
the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
When you have the front brake pads replaced,
have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return
to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
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Cruise Control............................................. 148
Cupholder(s)................................................ 134
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 412
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 412
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 408
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 413
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn.......... 423
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 422
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 422
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 413
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 423
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Daytime Running Lamps............................. 152
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light....... 179
Defensive Driving........................................ 233
Delayed Locking.......................................... 104
Disc, MP3................................................... 205
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 288Dome Lamp................................................ 154
Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 104
Locks....................................................... 103
Power Door Locks................................... 104
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 104
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 105
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 26
Seat Height Adjuster.................................. 10
Driver Behavior........................................... 232
Driving
At Night................................................... 247
City.......................................................... 251
Defensive................................................. 233
Drunken................................................... 234
Environment............................................. 232
Freeway................................................... 252
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 255
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 248
Recovery Hook........................................ 262
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 262
Winter...................................................... 257
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 214
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Light (cont.)
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 181
Low Traction............................................ 171
Malfunction Indicator................................ 173
Oil Pressure............................................. 176
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 166
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 164
Reduced Engine Power............................ 178
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 164
Security................................................... 177
TCS Warning Light.................................. 171
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning................................................ 171
Light, Auto Stop Mode................................. 181
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 154
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 264
Lockout Protection....................................... 106
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 104
Door........................................................ 103
Lockout Protection................................... 106
Power Door............................................. 104
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 104
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 105
Loss of Control........................................... 246
Low Coolant Warning Light.......................... 172Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 181
Low Traction Light....................................... 171
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 11
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 395
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 398
At Least Once a Month............................ 398
At Least Once a Year.............................. 398
Introduction.............................................. 390
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 396
Maintenance Record................................ 404
Maintenance Requirements...................... 390
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 402
Owner Checks and Services.................... 397
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 401
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 392
Using....................................................... 390
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 390
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 173
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 11
Manual Reclining Seatbacks.......................... 12
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
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