2009 SATURN ASTRA Owners Manual

Storage
Storage
Glove Box..........................3-1
Cupholders.........................3-1
Sunglasses Storage
Compartment....................3-1
Cargo Cover.......................3-2
Cargo Tie Downs...............3-2
Storage
Glove Box
Pull up on the handle to open the
glovebox. There may be a shelf
inside that can be removed by lifting
up on the shelf and pulling it out.
Cupholders
There is a cupholder on the front
edge of the rear seat cushion.
To open or close, press on the
cupholder.There is a cupholder on the rear
center console.
Sunglasses Storage
Compartment
The vehicle may have a sunglasses
storage compartment located
above the driver door. Pull the lid
down to open the compartment.
Storage 3-1
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Cargo Cover
Your vehicle may have a cargo
cover.
To remove the cover, unhook the
retaining straps from the liftgate and
pull the cover from the side guides.
Cargo Tie Downs
Four cargo tie-downs are located
in the rear compartment of the
vehicle. The tie-downs can be used
to secure small loads.
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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..............4-8
Windshield Washer.............4-9
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer.............................4-9
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)...............4-13Tachometer.......................4-13
Safety Belt Reminders......4-13
Airbag Readiness Light.....4-14
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................4-15
Charging System Light......4-16
Brake System Warning
Light................................4-16
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light.......4-17
StabiliTrak®Indicator
Light................................4-17
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
................................4-18
Tire Pressure Light...........4-18
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp................4-18
Oil Pressure Light.............4-21
Low Oil Level Light...........4-22
Winter Driving Mode
Light................................4-22
Fog Lamp Light................4-22
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder........................4-23
Cruise Control Light..........4-23
Highbeam On Light...........4-23
Door Ajar Light.................4-23
Service Vehicle Soon
Light................................4-23
Fuel Gage........................4-24
Low Fuel Warning Light. . . .4-24
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information
Center (DIC)...................4-25
DIC Operation and
Displays (Uplevel DIC
and Audio)
.......................4-26
DIC Operation and
Displays (Base Level
DIC and Audio)
...............4-32
DIC Warnings and
Messages (Base and
Uplevel Systems)
............4-36
OnStar®System
OnStar®System................4-38
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Instrument Panel Overview
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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
(Uplevel DIC and Audio) on
page 4-26orDIC Operation and
Displays (Base Level DIC and
Audio) on page 4-32andAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on
page 6-23. (If Equipped)
E.Instrument Panel Cluster on
page 4-12.F.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 6-23. (If Equipped)
G.Windshield Wipers on page 4-8.
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 4-25. (If Equipped)
K.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 4-4.
L.Power Door Locks on page 2-6.
M. Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder.Safety Belt
Reminders on page 4-13.
N. Front Passenger Airbag.
Airbag System on page 1-24.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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Hazard Warning Flashers
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:Press this button located on
the instrument panel, to make
the front and rear turn signal lamps
ash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble.
Press the button again to turn
the ashers off.
While the hazard warning ashers
are on, the turn signals do not work.
An indicator light on the hazard
warning asher button comes on
whenever the ignition is turned on.
If the airbags are deployed, the
hazard warning ashers turn
on automatically. Press the button
twice to turn them off.
Horn
Press the horn symbol in the middle
of the steering wheel to sound
the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel lets the
steering wheel position be adjusted.
The adjustment lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.
It allows the steering column to be
moved up or down and in or out.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever
The lever on the left side of the
steering column includes the
following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
2:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
J:Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Flash-to-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on
the pages following.
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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
the 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. 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 D (Drive).
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 N (Neutral).
The On/Off button is pressed.
CC On Message
CC Off Message
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