2007 SATURN VUE ECU

At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 318for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine
oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to the engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 331for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add
the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget
to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 374. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 386.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 375.
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The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 Canada). Service to provide
diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons,
propane and other alternative fuels are
not provided through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present personal identication
before lock-out service is provided. In Canada,
the vehicle registration is also required.
Lock-out service is covered at no charge if
you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle.
A remote unlock may be available if you have
an active OnStar
®subscription.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway
or Highway:Tow to the nearest Saturn
retailer for warranty service or in the event
of a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance provided when the vehicle is mired
in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in
good condition, when equipped and properly
inated is covered at no charge. The customer
is responsible for the repair or replacement of
the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start are covered at no
charge.
Trip Routing Service (Canada only):Upon
request, Roadside Assistance will send you
detailed, computer personalized maps,
highlighting your choice of either the most
direct route or the most scenic route to your
destination, anywhere in North America, along
with helpful travel information pertaining to
your trip.
We make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as possible,
but it is best to allow three weeks before your
planned departure date. Trip routing requests
are limited to six per calendar year.
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Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance
(Canada only):In the event of a warranty
related vehicle disablement, while en route and
over 250 kilometres from the original point of
departure, you might qualify for trip interruption
expense assistance. This assistance covers
reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum
of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of
$50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night),
and (C) alternate ground transportation
(maximum of $40/day). This benet is to assist
you with some of the unplanned expense you
may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be
repaired.
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts,
and a copy of the repair order are required.
Once authorization has been given, your
advisor will help you make any necessary
arrangements and explain how to claim for
trip interruption expense assistance.
Alternative Service (Canada only):There
could be times when Roadside Assistance
cannot provide timely assistance. Your advisor
may authorize you to secure local emergencyroad service, and you will be reimbursed up to
$100 upon submission of the original receipt to
Roadside Assistance.
In many instances, mechanical failures are
covered under Saturn’s Bumper-to-Bumper
warranty for U.S. customers, and the duration
of the Base Warranty Coverage for Canadian
customers of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
However, any cost for parts and labor for
non-warranty repairs are the responsibility
of the driver.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Assistance Representatives:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN) and delivery date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
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While we hope you never have the occasion to
use our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember we are only
a phone call away. Saturn Roadside Assistance:
1-800-553-6000; text telephone (TTY) users,
call1-800-833-6000. Canadian customers
call1-800-268-6800.
Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement
to an owner or driver when, in their sole
discretion, the claims become excessive
in frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in
the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Saturn and General Motors of Canada
Limited reserve the right to make any changes
or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program
at any time without notication.Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains or other traction devices.
Collision Damage Repair
If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is
damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualied
technician using the proper equipment and
quality replacement parts. Poorly performed
collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale
value, and safety performance can be
compromised in subsequent collisions.
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similar government office; as part of GM’s defense
of litigation through the discovery process; or, as
required by law. Data that GM collects or receives
may also be used for GM research needs or may be
made available to others for research purposes,
where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a
specic vehicle or vehicle owner.
Others may be able to retrieve this data if they
have access to the vehicle and have the special
equipment necessary to download the data.
OnStar
If your vehicle has OnStar®and you subscribe
to the OnStar®services, please refer to the
OnStar®Terms and Conditions for information
on data collection and use. See alsoOnStar®
System on page 128for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has anavigation system,
use of the system may result in the storage of
destinations, addresses, telephone numbers,
and other trip information.Please refer to
the navigation system operating manual for
information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFIDtechnology is used in some vehicles for
functions such as tire pressure monitoring
and ignition system security, as well as in
connection with conveniences such as key fobs
for remote door locking/unlocking and starting,
and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles
does not use or record personal information
or link with any other GM system containing
personal information.
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Center Console Storage Area...................... 132
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)..... 362
Chains, Tire................................................. 384
Check
Engine Light............................................ 175
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 312
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 406
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 45
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 55
Older Children........................................... 42
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position.................... 61
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position...................... 64
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 66
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 53
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 155
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 404
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 403
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 400
Finish Care.............................................. 403
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 399Cleaning (cont.)
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 401
Tires........................................................ 405
Underbody Maintenance........................... 406
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 402
Weatherstrips........................................... 402
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 404
Climate Control System............................... 155
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ........... 159
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 159
Clock..................................................183, 184
Clutch, Hydraulic......................................... 331
Collision Damage Repair............................. 448
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 39
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 398
Compass..................................................... 125
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 107
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 234
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 174
Engine Temperature Warning Light ........... 173
Heater, Engine......................................... 113
Low Warning Light................................... 174
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 334
Cooling System........................................... 336
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Cruise Control............................................. 146
Cupholder(s)................................................ 132
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 444
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 444
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 440
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 445
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn.......... 453
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 453
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 452
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 445
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 453
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Daytime Running Lamps............................. 150
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light....... 180
Defensive Driving........................................ 230
Delayed Locking.......................................... 101
Disc, MP3................................................... 202
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 305
Dome Lamp................................................ 153Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 101
Locks....................................................... 100
Power Door Locks................................... 101
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 101
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 102
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 26
Seat Height Adjuster.................................. 10
Driver Behavior........................................... 228
Driving
At Night................................................... 262
City.......................................................... 267
Defensive................................................. 230
Drunken................................................... 231
Environment............................................. 229
Freeway................................................... 268
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 270
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 264
Off-Road.................................................. 247
Recovery Hook........................................ 277
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 277
Winter...................................................... 272
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 211
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Light (cont.)
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 166
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 165
Reduced Engine Power............................ 179
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 164
Security................................................... 179
Service Vehicle Soon............................... 180
TCS Warning Light.................................. 172
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning................................................ 172
Up-Shift................................................... 169
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 153
Lights.......................................................... 149
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 144
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 144
Interior Lamps.......................................... 152
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 279
Lockout Protection....................................... 103
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 101
Door........................................................ 100
Lockout Protection................................... 103
Power Door............................................. 101
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 101
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 102Loss of Control........................................... 245
Low Coolant Warning Light.......................... 174
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 181
Low Traction Light....................................... 173
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 11
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 423
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 428
At Least Once a Month............................ 428
At Least Once a Year.............................. 429
Introduction.............................................. 418
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 425
Maintenance Record................................ 436
Maintenance Requirements...................... 418
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 434
Owner Checks and Services.................... 427
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 432
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 420
Using....................................................... 418
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 418
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 175
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