2008 SATURN OUTLOOK ECO mode

The air delivery mode setting remains displayed, the
word AUTO is no longer displayed, and the AUTO
button indicator light turns off.
H(Vent):This setting delivers air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets and to the oor outlets. A little air is
directed towards the windshield and side window outlets.
Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer
air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
oor outlets, with some of the air directed to the
windshield, side window outlets, and second row oor
outlets. In this mode, the system automatically
selects outside air. Recirculation cannot be selected
in oor mode.
-(Defog):See “Defogging and Defrosting” later in
this section.
@(Recirculation):Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed,
an indicator light comes on.
This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle.
It can be used to reduce outside air and prevent
odors from entering your vehicle. Recirculation also
helps to quickly cool the warmer air inside your vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with oor,
defrost, or defogging modes. If you try to select
recirculation in one of those modes, the indicator
ashes three times and turns off. The air conditioning
compressor also comes on when this mode is activated.
While in recirculation mode the windows may fog
when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog,
select either the defog or defrost mode and increase
the fan speed.
Press the button again to turn off the recirculation
mode. It automatically turns off when the engine is
turned off and must be re-selected when the engine is
turned on again.
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+/−(Increase/Decrease Temperature):These buttons
select the temperature of the air owing into the rear
passenger area. Press the + button for warmer air and
press the−button for cooler air. The temperature settings
will display in 0-12 increments, going from the coolest (0)
to the warmest (12) setting.
N(Mode):Press the mode button to manually change
the direction of the airow in the vehicle. Repeatedly
press the button until the desired mode appears on the
display. Multiple presses cycles through the delivery
selections.
H(Vent):This mode directs air through the headliner
outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air through the oor
outlets as well as the headliner outlets. The rear system
oor outlets are located under the third row seats.
6(Floor):This mode directs air through the oor
outlets. The rear system oor outlets are located under
the third row seats.
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This section describes the warning lights and gages on
the vehicle.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause
an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
the warning lights and gages could prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some
warning lights come on briey when the engine is started
to indicate they are working.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to indicate a problem with
the vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
while driving, or when one of the gages shows there
may be a problem, check the section that explains
what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even dangerous.
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UNITS
Press the vehicle information button until UNITS
displays. This display allows you to select between
English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this
display, press the set/reset button to select between
ENGLISH or METRIC units. All of the vehicle information
will then be displayed in the unit of measurement
selected.
FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES
The pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC.
The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the
vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT
TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the
vehicle information button again until the DIC displays
REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by
the system while driving, a message advising you
to check the pressure in a specic tire will appear in the
display. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-56
andDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-64for more
information.
If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a
value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this
consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service.
RELEARN REMOTE KEY
This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. To match an RKE
transmitter to your vehicle:
1. Press the vehicle information button until
PRESS
VTO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEY
LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on
the rst transmitter at the same time for about
15 seconds.
On vehicles with memory recall seats, the rst
transmitter learned will match driver 1 and
the second will match driver 2.
A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter
is matched.
4. To match additional transmitters at this time,
repeat Step 3.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight
transmitters matched to it.
5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the
key to LOCK/OFF.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
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RELEARN REMOTE KEY
To access this display, the vehicle must be in PARK (P).
This display allows you to match Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. To match an
RKE transmitter to your vehicle:
1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until RELEARN
REMOTE KEY displays.
2. Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem until
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the
rst transmitter at the same time for about
15 seconds.
On vehicles with memory recall seats, the rst
transmitter learned will match driver 1 and
the second will match driver 2.
A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter
is matched.
4. To match additional transmitters at this time,
repeat Step 3.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight
transmitters matched to it.
5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the
key to LOCK/OFF.
UNITS
To access this display, the vehicle must be in PARK (P).
Press the trip odometer reset stem until UNITS
displays. This display allows you to select between
English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this
display, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem to
select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. All of the
vehicle information will then be displayed in the
unit of measurement selected.
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
To access this display, the vehicle must be in PARK (P).
This display allows you to select the language in
which the DIC messages will appear. To select a
language:
1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until DISPLAY
LANGUAGE displays.
2. Continue to press and hold the trip odometer reset
stem to scroll through all of the available languages.
The available languages are ENGLISH (default),
FRANCAIS (French), ESPANOL (Spanish), and
NO CHANGE.
3. Once the desired language is displayed, release
the trip odometer reset stem to set your choice.
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DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver
door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive
gear. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for
obstructions, and close the door again. Check to
see if the message still appears on the DIC.
ENGINE HOT A/C
(Air Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-47.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air
conditioning compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature returns to normal,
the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
If this message continues to appear, have the system
repaired by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible
to avoid damage to the engine.
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
is overheating, severe engine damage may occur.
If an overheat warning appears on the instrument
panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 5-23for more information.
This message displays when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Gage on page 3-47.
SeeOverheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on
page 5-25for information on driving to a safe place
in an emergency.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
is overheating, severe engine damage may occur.
If an overheat warning appears on the instrument
panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon
as possible. SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-23
for more information.
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This message displays and a continuous chime
sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe
temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage.
This message clears when the engine has cooled
to a safe operating temperature.
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays and a chime sounds when the
cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine
further enters the engine coolant protection mode.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-23for further
information.
This message also displays when the vehicle’s engine
power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may
be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on,
but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime
this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken
to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel
level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. SeeFuel
Gage on page 3-53andFuel on page 5-5for more
information.
HEATED WASH (Washer) FLUID
SYSTEM OFF
This message displays when you manually turn off the
heated windshield washer uid system or when the
system automatically turns off. See “Heated Windshield
Washer” underWindshield Washer on page 3-10for
more information. This message clears itself after
10 seconds.
HEATING WASH (Washer) FLUID
WASH (Washer) WIPES PENDING
This message displays when you turn on the heated
windshield washer uid system. See “Heated Windshield
Washer” underWindshield Washer on page 3-10for
more information.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust balance or
fade, press the
fknob until the speaker control labels
display. Continue pressing to highlight the desired
label, or press the pushbutton positioned under
the desired label. Turn the
fknob clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted setting, or
press either SEEK arrow,
\FWD, orsREV button
until the desired levels are obtained.
To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position,
press the pushbutton positioned under the BAL or
FADE label for more than two seconds. A beep sounds
and the level adjusts to the middle position.
To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the
middle position, press the
fknob for more than
two seconds until a beep sounds.
Radios with CD and DVD differ when using fade in
5.1 Surround. The left front and right front speakers fade
rearward, leaving the center front speaker unaffected
until the last fade step, then all front speakers mute.
If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is turned on, the radio
disables FADE and mutes the rear speakers.
Finding a Category (CAT) Station
CAT (Category):The CAT button is used to nd XM™
stations when the radio is in the XM™ mode. To nd
XM™ channels within a desired category, perform
the following:
1. Press the BAND button until the XM™ frequency
displays. Press the CAT button to display the
category labels. Continue pressing the CAT button
until the desired category name displays.
Radios with CD and DVD can also navigate the
category list by pressing the
sREV button or
the
\FWD button.
2. Press either of the two buttons below the desired
category label to immediately tune to the rst
XM™ station associated with that category.
3. Turn the
fknob, press the buttons below the right
or left arrows displayed, or press either SEEK arrow
to go to the previous or to the next XM™ station
within the selected category.
4. To exit the category search mode, press the
FAV button or BAND button to display the
favorites again.
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Parental control prevents the rear seat occupant from
operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or
remote control.
A lock symbol displays next to the clock display.
The parental control feature remains on until you press
and hold for more than two seconds again, or until
the driver turns the ignition off and exits the vehicle.
f(Tune):Turn to change tracks on a CD or DVD, to
manually tune a radio station, or to change clock or date
settings, while in the clock or date setting mode. See
the information given earlier in this section specic to the
radio, CD, and the DVD. Also, see “Setting the Clock”
in the index, for setting the clock and date.
©SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter):Press the left
SEEK arrow to return to the start of the current track or
chapter. Press the left SEEK arrow again to go to
the previous track or chapter. This button might not work
when the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
SEEK
¨(Next Track/Chapter):Press the right arrow
to go to the next track or chapter. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
sREV (Fast Reverse):Press to quickly reverse the
CD or DVD at ve times the normal speed. The radio
displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse. To stop
fast reversing, press again. This button might not work
when the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press to fast forward the CD
or DVD. The radio displays the elapsed time and fast
forwards ve times the normal speed. To stop fast
forwarding, press again. This button might not work
when the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
Z(Eject):Press to eject a CD or DVD. If a CD
or DVD is ejected, but not removed, the player
automatically pulls it back in after 15 seconds.
If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed,
because of an unknown format, etc., and the disc fails to
eject, press and hold for more than ve seconds to
force the disc to eject.
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