2008 SATURN ASTRA key

Notice:If you open the liftgate
without checking for overhead
obstructions such as a garage
door, you could damage the
liftgate or the liftgate glass.
Always check to make sure the
area above and behind the liftgate
is clear before opening it.
Press the touchpad located in the
handle of the liftgate and lift up
to open.Use the inside pull handle to lower
and close the liftgate.
Do not press the touchpad while
closing the liftgate. This will
cause the liftgate to be unlatched.
Always close the liftgate before
driving.Theft-Deterrent
Systems
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities. This
vehicle has theft-deterrent features,
however, they do not make it
impossible to steal.
Immobilizer
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from
the ignition.The system is automatically
disarmed when the key is turned to
ON/RUN.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The service vehicle soon light,
located in the instrument panel
cluster, comes on if there is
a problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
The key uses a transponder that
matches an immobilizer control unit
in the vehicle. Only the correct
key starts the vehicle.
When starting the vehicle, the
service vehicle soon light comes on
briey when the ignition is turned on.If the engine does not start and the
service vehicle soon light ashes
there is a problem with the system.
Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start and
the service vehicle soon light
continues to ash, try another key.
If the engine still does not start
with the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start,
the rst key may be damaged.
See your dealer/retailer who can
service the theft-deterrent system
and have a new key made.
In an emergency, contact Roadside
Service. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 11-5.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
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Content Theft-Deterrent
This vehicle has a content
theft-deterrent alarm system.
The security light is located on the
instrument panel.
Do not use this system if there are
people in the vehicle. The doors
can not be unlocked from inside the
vehicle.
Arming the System
To arm the system:
1. Close all doors, windows, hood
and sunroof.
2. Press
con the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
The security light ashes when the
vehicle is armed.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
Pressdon the RKE transmitter.
Turn the ignition on.
The security light stays on for
approximately one second when the
vehicle is disarming.
How the System Alarm is
Activated
To activate the system if it is armed,
open any door, the liftgate or
hood. The horn will sound and the
hazard warning ashers will ash.
How to Turn Off the System
Alarm
To turn off the system alarm, do
one of the following:
Press the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter.
Insert the key in the ignition and
turn it on.
The theft-deterrent system is
disarmed when the alarm is
turned off.
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Windows
{CAUTION
Leaving children, helpless
adults, or pets in a vehicle
with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be
overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a
vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot
weather.
Power Windows
{CAUTION
Leaving children in a vehicle
with the keys is dangerous for
many reasons, children or
others could be badly injured
or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be
seriously injured or killed if
caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave keys in a
vehicle with children.
When there are children in
the rear seat use the window
lockout button to prevent
unintentional operation of
the windows.
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The window switches are located on
each of the doors.
To lower a window, press the switch
down. To raise a window, pull the
switch up.
Express-Down Window
This feature is on all windows.
It allows you to lower the window
all the way without holding the
switch down.
Press the front of the switch to
the second position and release.
If you want to stop the window as
it is lowering, briey pull up the
switch.
Press and hold the unlock button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to lower all of the
windows from outside the vehicle.
Window Lockout
o(Window Lockout):This button
is located on the driver’s door
armrest. Slide the switch forward to
turn the lockout feature on. The
rear windows can only be opened or
closed by the driver window
switches. The light on the button
indicates the feature is in use. Press
again to turn off.
Sun Visors
Pull the visor toward you, or move it
to the side to help reduce glare.
To use the lighted mirror, lift
the cover.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Hold the mirror in the center to move
it for a clearer view of behind your
vehicle.
Headlamp Glare
To reduce headlamp glare from
vehicles following from behind, pull
the lever toward you. Push the
lever forward after the vehicle glare
is gone, to return the mirror back
to the original position.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three
OnStar®control buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
on the system and how to subscribe
to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System on
page 4-38.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with glass cleaner.
Outside Mirror(s)
To maximize the viewing area,
adjust each mirror to see the side of
your vehicle and the area beside
and behind your vehicle.
Manually fold the mirrors at against
the side of the vehicle by pushing
them toward the vehicle’s doors.
Outside Power Mirror(s)
hi
(Power Mirrors):Press to
select the driver side or passenger
side mirror. Press the arrows to
move the selected mirror in
the desired direction.
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Outside Heated Mirrors
The vehicle may have outside
heated mirrors which help clear the
condensation, snow, and ice.
<(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear
Window Defogger” under,Climate
Control System on page 7-1for
more information.
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
switches are located in the overhead
console. To operate the sunroof,
the ignition must be turned on.
tVent/Open:With the sunroof in
the closed position, press to vent
the sunroof. With the sunroof in the
vent position, press to open the
sunroof. The sunshade will
open automatically with the sunroof.
uClose:Press to close the
sunroof. Press and hold to close
completely.
Sunshade
rSunshade Open:Press to
open the sunshade.
sSunshade Close:Press to
close the sunshade, and press
and hold to close the sunshade
completely.
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