2008 SATURN VUE HYBRID light

Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings, and clamps; replace with genuine parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if
contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or
damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 5-46andWindshield and Wiper Blades on
page 5-84for more information.(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you
see anything that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or
frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 1-70.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and
latches, hood hinges and latches, glove box hinges,
sunroof (if equipped), and any folding seat hardware.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make
them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)Check system for interference or binding and
for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any components that have high effort or
excessive wear.
(h)Severe service is when the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
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Roadside Assistance Program
For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call1-800-553-6000;
(Text Telephone (TTY): 1-800-889-2438).
For vehicles purchased in Canada, call1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the owner of a new Saturn vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Saturn Roadside
Assistance Program.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person
driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner
is not eligible for coverage.
Services Provided
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever comes rst, and, in Canada only, up
to a maximum of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 Canada). In 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: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. To ensure
security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided. In
Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
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
crash. Winch-out assistance is 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:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
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.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. Trip routing requests are limited to
six per calendar year.
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Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
A variety of publications are available to you. Saturn
service manuals are written for trained technicians, and
in some cases, specialized tools and equipment are
necessary to complete certain repairs. However,
the manuals are available to owners who either have
the training, or wish to gain a greater understanding of
the technical aspect of their Saturn.
For additional publications information or to order
publications in the United States, call toll free
1-800-2-SATURN or visit www.saturn-publications.com
to order on-line.
In Canada, Saturn service manuals are available by
calling toll free 1-800-551-4123.
Owner Publications
Information on how to obtain product bulletins and as
described below is applicable only in the fty U.S. states
and the District of Columbia, and only for cars and light
trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less
than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). Copies of individual
bulletins are also at your participating Saturn retailer.
You can ask to see them.In Canada, information relating to product service
bulletins can be obtained by contacting your
Saturn retailer.
Service Bulletins
Saturn regularly sends its retailers useful service
bulletins about Saturn products. Saturn monitors product
performance in the eld. We then prepare bulletins for
servicing our products better. You can get these
bulletins, too.
Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the
proper use and care of your vehicle. Some describe
costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs
which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid
future costly repairs.
Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or
unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker
way to x your vehicle. They can help a technician
service your vehicle better.
Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small
number of vehicles. Your Saturn retailer or a qualied
technician may have to determine if a specic
bulletin applies to your vehicle. To order Saturn bulletins,
call Saturn Publications at 1-800-2-SATURN or visit
www.saturn-publications.com to order online.
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A
About Driving Your Vehicle................................... iii
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-68
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-89
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Air Conditioning..............................................3-18
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-30
Readiness Light..........................................3-29
Airbag System................................................1-53
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?........1-62
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-59
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-56
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-68
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-61
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-63
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-68
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-61
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-77
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-77
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-6Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light...............3-33
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-84
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-81
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-86
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-82
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-80
Finish Care.................................................5-83
Finish Damage............................................5-85
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-81
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-79
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-85
Tires..........................................................5-85
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-86
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-86
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-82
Weatherstrips..............................................5-82
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-84
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-8
Audio System.................................................3-59
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-76
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-77
Radio Reception..........................................3-76
Setting the Clock.........................................3-60
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-77
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Audio System(s).............................................3-62
Auto Stop Mode.............................................3-42
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-18
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-23
B
Battery..........................................................5-33
Run-Down Protection...................................3-17
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-6
Brakes..........................................................5-30
Regenerative Braking...................................2-26
System Warning Light..................................3-32
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-41
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-43
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-39
Headlamps.................................................5-42
License Plate Lamps....................................5-45Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-45
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-44
Buying New Tires...........................................5-60
C
Calibration.....................................................3-48
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................5-98
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-29, 4-17, 4-31
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-81
Cargo Cover..................................................2-43
Cargo Management System.............................2-44
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-43
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-70
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-42
Chains, Tire...................................................5-66
Charge/Assist Gage........................................3-43
Charging System Light....................................3-32
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-36
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Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-86
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-37
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-41
Older Children.............................................1-31
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-49
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-39
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-84
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-82
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-80
Finish Care.................................................5-83
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-81
Interior.......................................................5-79
Tires..........................................................5-85
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-86
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-82
Weatherstrips..............................................5-82
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-84Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-23
Automatic...................................................3-18
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-23
Clock, Setting.................................................3-60
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Compass.......................................................3-48
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant............................5-68
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-13
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-43
Coolant
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-35
Heater, Engine............................................2-22
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-23
Cooling System..............................................5-25
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-40
Cupholders....................................................2-42
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
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Electrical System (cont.)
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-93
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-89
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-14
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-15
Electronic Stability Program................................ 4-8
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-36
Coolant......................................................5-20
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-35
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-29
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-23
Starting......................................................2-18
Entry Lighting.................................................3-16
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-15
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-30
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-85
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-77
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-67
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Windshield Washer......................................5-29
Folding Rear Seat...........................................1-10
Folding Seatback, Passenger............................. 1-9
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-41
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-42
Running Out of...........................................2-30
Fuel Economy Light........................................3-43
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Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-90
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-90
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-93
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-89
G
Gage
Fuel..........................................................3-41
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-27
Gage, Charge/Assist........................................3-43
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-36
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-41
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-39Headlamps....................................................5-42
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-41
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-43
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Wiper Activated...........................................3-14
Heated Seats................................................... 1-6
Heater...........................................................3-18
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-5
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-40
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-16
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-17I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-34
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-52
Inator Kit, Tire...............................................5-68
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