2008 SATURN OUTLOOK warning

Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition,
you can turn it to four
different positions.
In order to shift out of PARK (P), ignition must be in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake
pedal must be applied.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break the
key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with
your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If
none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.
((LOCK/OFF):This is the only position in which you
can remove the key. This position locks the ignition and
transmission. If the steering wheel is locked, move it from
right to left and turn the key to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.
ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY):This position allows you to
use things like the radio and the windshield wipers
while the engine is off. This position will also allow you
to turn off the engine.
R(ON/RUN):This is the position that the switch returns
to after you start your engine and release the key.
The switch stays in ON/RUN when the engine is
running. But even when the engine is not running, you
can use ON/RUN to operate your electrical power
accessories, and to display some instrument panel
warning lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the
engine off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if
the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period
of time.
/(START):This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to ON/RUN for normal driving.
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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake,
push down the parking
brake pedal down
with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will
come on. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 3-45.Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot. Push down momentarily
on the parking brake pedal with your left foot until you
feel the pedal release, then slowly pull your foot up
off the park brake pedal. If the parking brake is
not released when you begin to drive, the brake system
warning light will be on and a chime will sound
warning you that the parking brake is still on.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see
Towing a Trailer on page 4-31.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn .............................................................3-7
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel...................3-7
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column.........................................3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-9
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer...................3-9
Flash-to-Pass...............................................3-10
Windshield Wipers........................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Delayed Headlamps......................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.......................3-16
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-17
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-17
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-17
Dome Lamps ...............................................3-18
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-18
Entry Lighting...............................................3-18
Delayed Entry Lighting...................................3-19Delayed Exit Lighting.....................................3-19
Parade Dimming...........................................3-19
Reading Lamps............................................3-20
Electric Power Management...........................3-20
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-21
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-21
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current........3-22
Climate Controls............................................3-23
Climate Control System.................................3-23
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-26
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-34
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.......3-34
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls...................3-36
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-37
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-38
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-39
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-39
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-40
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-41
Charging System Light..................................3-43
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-44
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-45
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-46
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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StabiliTrak®Indicator Light.............................3-46
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-47
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-47
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-48
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-48
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-51
Security Light...............................................3-51
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-52
Cruise Control Light......................................3-52
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-52
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-52
Fuel Gage...................................................3-53
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-54
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)....................................3-54
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)................................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-64
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons)....................................3-74Audio System(s).............................................3-82
Setting the Clock..........................................3-84
Radio(s) (MP3).............................................3-86
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and
Six-Disc CD Player).................................3-104
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and
DVD Player)...........................................3-108
XM Radio Messages...................................3-114
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-115
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System.........3-115
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-124
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-126
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-126
Radio Reception.........................................3-127
Multi-Band Antenna.....................................3-128
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are listed here:
A. Air Vent. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-34.
B. Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-8.
Windshield Wipers. SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-8.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-38.
D. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-54.
E. Storage Area. SeeInstrument Panel Storage on
page 2-55.
F. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-82.
Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See
Navigation/Radio System on page 3-115.
G. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-15.
H. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.I. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 3-18. Instrument Panel Brightness
Control. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness on
page 3-17.
J. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 3-12.
K. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel. SeeTilt and
Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 3-7. Power Tilt
Wheel and Telescopic Steering (If Equipped).
SeePower Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column on page 3-8.
L. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-7.
M. Audio Steering Wheel Control Buttons. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-126.
N. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
O. Center Console Shift Lever. See “Console Shift
Lever” underShifting Into Park on page 2-35.
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P. Rear Window Wiper/Washer. SeeRear Window
Wiper/Washer on page 3-11. Traction Control
System (TCS) Disable Button (If Equipped).
SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 4-6. Tow/Haul
Selector Button (If Equipped). SeeTow/Haul Mode
on page 2-33. Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped).
SeePower Liftgate on page 2-14.
Q. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-21.
R. Heated Seats Button. SeeHeated Seats on page 1-5.
S. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-26.
T. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 1-73.
U. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-55.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
The front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel, below
the audio system.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
The hazard warning ashers work at all times. However,
when they are on, the turn signals will not work.
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Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel lets the steering wheel
be adjusted.
The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Pull the lever down to move the steering wheel up or
down and in or out. Pull the lever up to lock the steering
wheel in place.
Do not adjust the tilt and telescope lever while driving.
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WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID is displayed on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer
uid is low. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-64.
Heated Windshield Washer
For vehicles with the heated windshield washer uid
system, it can be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap,
or bugs from the windshield. This feature only works
with the front wiper system.
The button is located to
the left of the steering
column below the
instrument panel
brightness control knob.
Press the heated washer uid button to activate the
heated windshield washer uid system. This activation
begins four heated wash/wipe cycles. The rst heated
wash/wipe cycle can take up to 40 seconds to occur,
depending on outside temperature. After the rst
wash/wipe cycle, it can take up to 20 seconds for
each of the remaining cycles. The system turns off
automatically after four wipe cycles or the button can be
pressed again to turn it off.Under certain outside temperature conditions, steam
might ow out of the washer nozzles for a short period of
time before washer uid is sprayed. This is a normal.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID is displayed on the
DIC when the washer uid is low. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-64.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the
instrument panel below the climate control system.
Z(Rear Wiper):Press to turn the rear wiper on and
off. The wiper speed cannot be changed.
Y(Wash):Press to spray washer uid on the rear
window. The window wiper will also come on. Release
the button when enough uid has been sprayed on
the window. The rear wiper will run a few more cycles
after it is released. If the rear wiper function was already
on, prior to pressing the wash button, it stays on until
the wiper button is pressed again.
The rear window washer uses the same uid that is in
the windshield washer reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-33.
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