2008 SATURN ASTRA display

Instruments and
Controls
Instrument Panel
Overview
Instrument Panel
Overview...........................4-2
Hazard Warning Flashers. . .4-4
Horn...................................4-4
Tilt Wheel...........................4-4
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................4-4
Cruise Control....................4-5
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals.............................4-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer............................4-8
Flash-to-Pass......................4-8
Windshield Wipers..............4-9
Windshield Washer...........4-10
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer...........................4-10
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)..........................4-10
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators.................4-11
Instrument Panel Cluster. . .4-12
Speedometer and
Odometer........................4-13
Trip Odometer(s)...............4-13
Tachometer.......................4-13
Safety Belt Reminders......4-14
Airbag Readiness Light.....4-14
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................4-15
Charging System Light......4-17
Brake System Warning
Light................................4-17
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light.......4-18
StabiliTrak®Indicator
Light................................4-19
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
................................4-19
Tire Pressure Light...........4-19
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp................4-20
Oil Pressure Light.............4-22
Low Oil Level Light...........4-23
Winter Driving Mode
Light................................4-23
Fog Lamp Light................4-23
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder........................4-24Cruise Control Light..........4-24
Highbeam On Light...........4-24
Door Ajar Light.................4-24
Service Vehicle Soon
Light................................4-24
Fuel Gage........................4-25
Low Fuel Warning Light. . . .4-25
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information
Center (DIC)...................4-26
DIC Operation and
Displays (Base Level
DIC and Audio)
...............4-27
DIC Operation and
Displays (Uplevel
DIC and Audio)
...............4-31
DIC Warnings and
Messages (Base and
Uplevel Systems)
............4-37
OnStar®System
OnStar®System................4-38
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The main components of the
instrument panel are the:
A.Exterior Lamps Controls on
page 5-1.
B. Outlets.Outlet Adjustment on
page 7-4.
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 4-4.
D.DIC Operation and Displays
(Base Level DIC and Audio)
on page 4-27orDIC Operation
and Displays (Uplevel DIC
and Audio) on page 4-31and
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 6-24. (If Equipped)
E.Instrument Panel Cluster on
page 4-12.F.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 6-24. (If Equipped)
G.Windshield Wipers on page 4-9.
H.Heated Seats on page 1-6.
(If Equipped)
I.StabiliTrak
®System on
page 8-19. (If Equipped)
J.Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 4-26. (If Equipped)
K.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 4-4.
L.Power Door Locks on page 2-5.
M. Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder.Safety Belt
Reminders on page 4-14.
N. Front Passenger Airbag.Airbag
System on page 1-23.O.Fog Lamps on page 5-2.
(If Equipped)
P.Instrument Panel Brightness on
page 5-3.
Q.Hood Release on page 9-5.
R.Tilt Wheel on page 4-4.
S.Horn on page 4-4.
T.Ignition Positions on page 8-2.
U.Climate Control System on
page 7-1.
V.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on
page 4-10. (Covered)
W.Audio System(s) on page 6-1.
X.Glove Box on page 3-1.
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Cruise Control
{CAUTION
Cruise control can be
dangerous where you cannot
drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise
control on winding roads or
in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be
dangerous on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you
could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery
roads.With cruise control, a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be
maintained without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really
help on long trips. Cruise control
does not work at speeds below
about 25 mph (40 km/h).
The cruise control buttons
are located on the turn signal/
multifunction lever on the left
side of the steering wheel.
9(On/Off):Press and hold the
button on the back end of the cruise
control lever, to turn the cruise
control system on or off. The CC
on or CC off message will appear on
the instrument panel cluster at the
odometer display to show that the
cruise control system is on or off.
A
J(Set/Accelerate):Press
to set a speed and to accelerate
the speed.
B
W(Resume/Coast):Press to
resume a set speed and to decrease
the speed.
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Setting Cruise Control
For safety reasons the cruise
control cannot be turned on until
the brake has been applied once.
With automatic transmission, only
use cruise control in DRIVE (D).
Press the On/Off button to turn on
the cruise control. A message briey
appears on the instrument panel
cluster at the odometer display
when the cruise control has been
turned on.
{CAUTION
If you leave your cruise control
on when you are not using
cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you
do not want to. You could be
startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise
control.1. Press
Jand the current speed
is stored and maintained.
2. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal. The
Jindicator light on
the instrument panel cluster turns
on after the cruise control has
been set to the desired speed.
The cruise control automatically
disengages under the following
conditions:
The vehicle speed drops below
25 mph (40 km/h).
The brake is applied.
The clutch pedal is applied
(for manual transmission
vehicles).
The automatic transmission is in
NEUTRAL (N).
The On/Off button is pressed.
CC On Message
CC Off Message
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Speedometer and
Odometer
The speedometer lets you see your
speed in both miles per hour (mph)
or kilometers per hour (km/h).
The odometer shows how far
your vehicle has been driven,
in either miles or kilometers.
If your vehicle needs a new
odometer installed, the new one will
be set to the mileage total of the old
odometer. If it cannot, 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(s)
The trip odometer, located at the
center of the instrument panel
cluster, tells how far the vehicle
has been driven since the trip
odometer was set to zero.
To reset the trip odometer, hold the
reset stem, located to the right of
the speedometer, for approximately
one second while the trip odometer
is displayed. The engine must
be turned on.
Service Display
The vehicle may have a display
above the odometer that shows
when service is needed. The number
that displays with “INSP” is theremaining distance that can be
driven until service is required.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 9-9and the index of the Saturn
Astra Limited Warranty, Maintenance
and Owner Assistance Information
Manual.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
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Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Vehicles with a Driver Information
Center (DIC) can display:
Time
Outside temperature
Date or audio system, if it is
turned on
Trip computer, on vehicles with
this feature
Warning messages
The type of information and how it is
displayed depends on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings of the
trip computer and audio system.SeeDIC Operation and Displays
(Base Level DIC and Audio) on
page 4-27orDIC Operation and
Displays (Uplevel DIC and Audio)
on page 4-31andAudio System(s)
on page 6-1for more information.
An F in the display indicates a fault.
See your dealer/retailer for service.
Outside Air Temperature
The DIC shows the temperature
outside of the vehicle in either
degrees Fahrenheit or degrees
Celsius. A fall in temperature
is displayed immediately, while a
rise in temperature is displayed
after a short delay.On vehicles with the base level DIC,
Qdisplays when the outside air
temperature is cold enough to
create icy road conditions.
On vehicles with the uplevel DIC,
“Slippery road” displays.
The road surface may already be
icy even though the DIC shows
a few degrees above freezing.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
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DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC
and Audio)
If the vehicle has the base level
DIC, the following information
explains how the system works.Selecting Functions
Functions and settings of some
equipment can be accessed
through the DIC. You can use the
thumbwheel, if the vehicle has one,
or the buttons on the audio system
as described following.On some vehicles, menu options
can be selected with the left
thumbwheel on the steering wheel:
1. Turn the thumbwheel down to
advance to the next menu item.
Turn the thumbwheel up to return
to the previous menu item.
2. Press the thumbwheel to select the menu item.
The available menu options are
then shown in order on the display.
CD 30 with MP3 Player shown, without MP3 Player similar
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On some vehicles, if a warning
message appears, the display
is blocked from other functions.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
(Base and Uplevel Systems) on
page 4-37for information on
acknowledging the message.
System Settings
To enter the Settings menu:
1. Press SETTINGS on the audio
system.
Audio or System will appear.
2. Press the left arrow button on
the audio system or use the
thumbwheel on the steering
wheel, if the vehicle has one,
to reach menu item System.
After pressing the OK button,
the rst function of the System
menu is shown.The following functions are
available:
Time, setting hours
Time, setting minutes
Date, setting day
Date, setting month
Date, setting year
Ignition Logic
Language selection
Setting units of measure
Setting Date and Time
To set the date and time:
1. Select time and date from the
Settings menu.
2. Make the desired selections.
The setting is saved when
the menu item is exited.Ignition Logic
If the vehicle has this feature,
seeAudio System(s) on page 6-1
for more information.
Language Selection
To select the display language for
some functions:
1. Select language from the
Settings menu.
2. Make the desired selection.
Setting Units of Measure
To select which units of measure
are to be used:
1. Select units from the
Settings menu.
2. Make the desired selection.
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