2008 SATURN VUE keyless

Manual Lumbar
If your vehicle has this
feature, the knob is
located on the inboard
side of the driver’s
seatback.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the lumbar support.
Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated front seats the controls are
located on the center console. To operate the heated
seats the engine must be running.
M(Heated Seat):Press this button to turn on the
heated seat.
The light on the button will come on to indicate that the
feature is working. Press the button to cycle through
the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and
to turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights show
the level of heat selected: three for high, two for
medium, and one for low.
The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.
If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started
using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front
heated seats will be turned on to the high setting if
it is cold outside. See “Remote Vehicle Start” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 2-5. When the key is inserted into the ignition
and the ignition is turned on, the heated seat feature
will turn off. To turn the heated seat feature back
on, press the desired button.
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start......................................2-7
Doors and Locks.............................................2-9
Door Locks....................................................2-9
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Delayed Locking.............................................2-9
Automatic Door Lock.......................................2-9
Automatic Door Unlock..................................2-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-10
Lockout Protection........................................2-10
Liftgate........................................................2-11
Windows........................................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sun Visors...................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-14
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer.............2-16
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation.................................................2-16Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-18
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-18
Ignition Positions..........................................2-18
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-19
Starting the Engine.......................................2-20
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-21
Automatic Transmission Operation (Base).........2-22
Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel).....2-25
Parking Brake..............................................2-28
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)............................2-29
Shifting Out of PARK (P)...............................2-31
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-31
Engine Exhaust............................................2-32
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-32
Mirrors...........................................................2-33
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-33
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-34
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-34
OnStar®System.............................................2-35
Universal Home Remote System......................2-38
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)...........................2-39
Section 2 Features and Controls
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The key code is stamped on the key number plate and
can be used to make new keys at any dealer/retailer.
Store this information in a safe place outside your
vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact
Roadside Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 7-7for more information.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
If this vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, it operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
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 of the device.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.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range,
try this:
Check the distance. The transmitter may be
too far from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher,
and try again.
Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery
Replacement” later in this section.
If the transmitter is still not working correctly,
see your dealer/retailer or a qualied technician
for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away, however, the
operating range may be less while the vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has this
feature, press
/to start the engine from outside
the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. SeeRemote
Vehicle Start on page 2-7for additional information.
Q(Lock):PressQto lock all the doors, including
the liftgate.
"(Unlock):Press"to unlock the driver’s door.
If
"is pressed again within ve seconds, all remaining
doors will unlock. The interior lamps will come on
and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is
turned on.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and
release
Lto locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps
will ash and the horn will sound three times. Press
and hold
Lfor more than two seconds to activate
the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps will ash
and the horn will sound repeatedly for 30 seconds.
The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved
to ON/RUN or
Lis pressed again. The ignition must
be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.
Without Remote Start
Shown (With Remote
Start Similar)
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Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This
feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the
vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle’s heating or air
conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Normal
operation of the system will return after the key is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
If your vehicle has an automatic climate control system,
during remote start, the climate control system will default
to a heating mode during colder outside temperatures
and a cooling mode during warmer outside temperatures.
If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control
system, during remote start, the climate control system
will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the
vehicle was last turned off.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require
a person using the remote start to have the vehicle
in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, only one 10 minute remote
start is allowed to help avoid running out of fuel.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE
transmitter functions will have an increased range
of operation. However, the range may be less while
the vehicle is running.There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, seeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4for additional
information.
/(Remote Start):This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if you have remote start.
To start your vehicle:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button,
then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s
remote start button until the turn signal lights
ash. If you cannot see the vehicle’s lights,
press and hold the remote start button for at
least two seconds. The vehicle’s doors will lock.
Pressing the remote start button again after
the vehicle has started will turn off the ignition.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the vehicle is running.
3. If it is the vehicle’s rst remote start since it was
last driven, repeat these steps while the engine is
still running to give a 10 minute time extension.
Remote start can be extended one time.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote start,
and the engine is still running, turn the key to the
ON/RUN position to drive the vehicle.
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Automatic Door Unlock
The doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever
is moved into PARK (P).
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.
Open the rear doors
to access the security
locks on the inside
edge of each door.To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to
the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from
the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to
normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position.
Lockout Protection
When you press the power door lock switch with the
key in the ignition, and any door is open, all the doors
lock and the driver’s door unlocks. When doors are
closed with the key in the ignition, the horn will sound
as a reminder.
If you lock the doors with the remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, and the key is in the ignition,
a chime sounds and all except the driver’s door lock.
The lockout protection feature can be overridden
by holding the power door lock switch for three seconds.
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Liftgate
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or
liftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot
see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. If you must drive with the
liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other
cable connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate or liftglass:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your climate control
system to its highest speed and select
the control setting that will force outside
air into your vehicle. See “Climate Control
System” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-32.
To lock or unlock the liftgate, press the button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice
or the power door lock switch.To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the
underside of the liftgate handle and pull up.
To close the liftgate, pull down using the handle
and close until it latches.
Liftgate Operation with Loss of Power
To open the liftgate
if the vehicle’s battery
is disconnected or
the voltage is low,
access the release lever.
Remove the interior trim cover on the inside of the
liftgate. Use a tool to push the lever on the latch
until the liftgate releases.
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Dome Lamp
*(Dome Lamp Override):Press this button to keep
the dome lamps and other interior lamps turned off while
any door is open. Press this button again to return it to the
out position and the lamps automatically come on when
any door is opened.
+(On/Off):Press this button to turn the dome
lamps on and off while the doors are closed.
Entry Lighting
If the dome lamp override button is in the out position,
the lamps inside the vehicle automatically come on
when any door is opened or when the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) unlock button is pressed. After the door is
opened the lights remain on and stay on for 20 seconds
after the doors are closed, or until the key is put into the
ignition and turned to the ACC/ACCESSORY position.
The lights will then gradually dim until it is no longer lit.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the overhead console.
To turn the reading lamps on or off, press the button
located next to each lamp.
Battery Run-Down Protection
The battery saver feature is designed to protect your
vehicle’s battery.
If any interior or exterior lamp is left on and the ignition
is turned off, the battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after 10 minutes.
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