2009 SATURN AURA ignition

Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only
when the shift lever is in P (Park).
The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and the transmission
in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions for information on data collection and use.
See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-38in this manual
for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in Saturn vehicles does not
use or record personal information or link with any other
Saturn system containing personal information.
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Gage
Speedometer..............................................3-29
Tachometer.................................................3-29
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-36
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Trip Odometer.............................................3-29
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-41
Garment Hooks..............................................2-49
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-48
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
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Halogen Bulbs................................................5-41
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-41
Headlamps....................................................3-13
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................3-14
Delayed.....................................................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8Headlamps (cont.)
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-13
Range Adjustment......................................... 1-7
Headlamps Off in Park....................................3-13
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-19
Engine Coolant...........................................2-25
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-41
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-53
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-17
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-33
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-52
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-28
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Introduction...................................................... 6-2
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