2007 SATURN VUE mirror

Sunroof
If your vehicle has a sunroof, the controls to
operate it are located on the headliner above the
rearview mirror. The ignition must be in RUN
or ACC to operate the sunroof. SeeIgnition
Positions on page 109.
To express-open the
sunroof glass panel and
sunshade, press the
switch rearward
and release it.To stop the sunroof before it is completely open,
press the switch rearward again. The sunshade
cannot be closed with the sunroof open. To close
the sunroof, press forward on the switch until it
stops. The sunshade must be manually closed.
To put the sunroof in the vent position, pull down
on the front of the switch. Push up on the front
of the switch to close it. The sunshade must
be manually opened and closed when the
sunroof is in the vent position.
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeClimate Control System on
page 155.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 143.
C. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 146.
D. Horn. SeeHorn on page 142.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 162.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 223.
G. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 144.
H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 152.
I. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 142.
J. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 166.K. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped) or Traction
Control System Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 152orTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 238.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 182.
M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 313.
N. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 142.
O. Power Mirror Control. SeeOutside Power
Mirrors on page 127.
P. Power Window Switches. SeePower Windows
on page 105.
Q. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 114.
R. Heated Seats Buttons or Footwell Lamps
(If Equipped). SeeHeated Seats on page 11or
Footwell Lamps on page 153.
S. Climate Control. SeeClimate Control System
on page 155.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 132.
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Dome Lamp
The dome lamp switch has three positions.
*(Off):The lamp will not come on as long as
the switch is in this position.
1(Automatic):The lamp will come on when a
door is opened. SeeEntry Lighting on page 153.
+(On):The lamp will stay on as long as
the switch is in this position.
Entry Lighting
If the dome lamp is in the automatic position,
the lamps inside your vehicle will come on when
any door is opened. In addition, the lights will
come on when the remote keyless entry unlock
button is pressed. It will stay on for 20 seconds or
until a door is opened. After the door is opened
the lights will remain on and stay on for
20 seconds after the doors are closed, or until
you put the key in the ignition and turn the key
to RUN. The lights will then gradually dim until
it is no longer lit.
Map Lamps
The lamps are located on the headliner above the
rearview mirror. To turn the lamps on, press
the lens. Press the lens again to turn them off.
Footwell Lamps
Your vehicle may have two footwell lamps.
These lights are located under the driver and
passenger seats. The switches are located on
the instrument panel under the climate controls.
There are two different colors of light that can
be selected. Press the upper part of the button
for blue light and press the bottom part of
the button for amber light. Each light will
illuminate the front and rear area of the seat.
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Check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your
shoulder, and start your left lane change signal
before moving out of the right lane to pass.
When you are far enough ahead of the passed
vehicle to see its front in your vehicle’s inside
mirror, activate the right lane change signal and
move back into the right lane. Remember that
an outside convex mirror makes the vehicle
you just passed seem farther away from you
than it really is.
Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time
on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing
the next vehicle.
Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle too
rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not
ashing, it might be slowing down or starting to
turn.
If you are being passed, make it easy for
the following driver to get ahead of you.
Perhaps you can ease a little to the right.
Loss of Control
Let us review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems — brakes,
steering, and acceleration — do not have enough
friction where the tires meet the road to do what the
driver has asked.
In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to
steer and constantly seek an escape route or
area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking
reasonable care suited to existing conditions,
and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids
are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your
vehicle’s three control systems. In the braking skid,
the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or
cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a
curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.
And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle
causes the driving wheels to spin.
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A cornering skid is best handled by easing your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
If you have the Traction Control System (TCS),
remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration
skid. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 238. If you do not have this system, or if
the system is off, then an acceleration skid is
also best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off
the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the
way you want the vehicle to go. If you start
steering quickly enough, your vehicle may
straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,
ice, gravel, or other material is on the road.
For safety, you will want to slow down and adjust
your driving to these conditions. It is important
to slow down on slippery surfaces because
stopping distance will be longer and vehicle
control more limited.While driving on a surface with reduced traction,
try your best to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking, including reducing
vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear.
Any sudden changes could cause the tires to
slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery
until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize
warning clues — such as enough water, ice,
or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored
surface — and slow down when you have any
doubt.
If you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid.
If you do not have ABS, then in a braking
skid, where the wheels are no longer rolling,
release enough pressure on the brakes to get
the wheels rolling again. This restores steering
control. Push the brake pedal down steadily
when you have to stop suddenly. As long as the
wheels are rolling, you will have steering control.
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After Off-Road Driving
Remove any brush or debris that has collected
on the underbody, chassis, or under the hood.
These accumulations can be a re hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake
linings cleaned and checked. These substances
can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check the
body structure, steering, suspension, wheels,
tires, and exhaust system for damage. Also, check
the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage.
Your vehicle will require more frequent service
due to off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule for additional information.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to
be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night
vision problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
Since you cannot see as well, slow down and
keep more space between you and other
vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only so
much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe
place and rest.
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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,
parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or
superhighways — are the safest of all roads.
But they have their own special rules.The most important advice on freeway driving
is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive
at the same speed most of the other drivers are
driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a
smooth traffic ow. Treat the left lane on a freeway
as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads
to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the
freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp,
you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine
where you expect to blend with the ow. Try to
merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed.
Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors, and
glance over your shoulder as often as necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic ow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed
to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it
is slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want
to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors.
Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly
over your shoulder to make sure there is not
another vehicle in your blind spot.
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Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway
hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of
road with the same scenery, along with the
hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the
engine, and the rush of the wind against the
vehicle that can make you sleepy. Do not let it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave
the road in less than a second, and you could
crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated,
with a comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road
ahead and to the sides. Check your rearview
mirrors and your instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into
a rest, service, or parking area and take a
nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety,
treat drowsiness on the highway as an
emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different
from driving in at or rolling terrain.
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