2009 SATURN OUTLOOK center console

Power Lumbar
If the seats have power lumbar, the
controls used to operate this feature
are located on the outboard side of
the seats. See “Power Lumbar”
underPower Seats on page 1-4for
more information.
To increase or decrease lumbar
support, press and hold the front or
rear of the control (C).
Release the control when the
seatback reaches the desired level
of lumbar support.
The lumbar support may need to be
adjusted when changing the
seating position.
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.
I(Heated Seatback):Press to
turn on the heated seatback.
J(Heated Seat and Seatback):
Press to turn on or off the
heated seat and seatback.
The light on the button will come on
to indicate that the feature is on.
Each time the button is pressed, the
temperature settings change from
high, to medium, to low, to off.
Indicator lights above the button
will 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 the 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 2-4.
When 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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Entering and Exiting the
Third Row
{CAUTION
Using the third row seating
position while the second row is
folded, or folded and tumbled,
could cause injury in a sudden
stop or crash. Be sure to return
the seat to the passenger seating
position. Push and pull on the
seat to make sure it is locked into
place.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with
the safety belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the
safety belts and return them to
their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.To access the third row:
1. Remove objects on the oor in
front of or on the second row
seat, or in the seat tracks on
the oor.
2. Move the front center console
armrest completely forward.
SeeCenter Console Storage on
page 2-50.3. Place folding armrests in the
upright position.
4. Ensure that the safety belt is
unfastened and in the stowed
position.
5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C)
forward and move the seatback
forward. The seat cushion
will fold, and the entire seat will
slide forward.
Returning the Seat to the
Seating Position
To return the second row seat to its
normal seating position:
1. Remove objects on the oor
behind the second row seat
or in the seat tracks on the oor.
2. Pull the seatback rearward until it
is locked in place.
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Storage AreasGlove Box..........................2-50
Cupholders.........................2-50
Instrument Panel Storage......2-50
Center Console Storage.......2-50
Second Row Center
Console............................2-50
Floor Mats..........................2-51
Luggage Carrier..................2-52
Rear Seat Armrest...............2-52
Convenience Net.................2-52
Cargo Cover.......................2-53
Cargo Tie Downs................2-53
Cargo Management
System.............................2-53
SunroofSunroof..............................2-54
Keys
{CAUTION
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous for
many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even
killed. They could operate the
power windows or other controls
or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the
keys in the ignition and children
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.The key is used for the ignition and
all door locks.
The key has a bar-coded key tag
that the dealer/retailer or qualied
locksmith can use to make new
keys. Store this information in a safe
place, not in the vehicle.
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Press the liftgate button on the
center console.
Press the touchpad switch on the
outside liftgate handle.
Pressing the buttons or touchpad
switch a second time while the
liftgate is moving reverses the
direction.The liftgate can also be closed
by pressing the power liftgate button
next to the liftgate latch. Press the
button a second time during
liftgate operation to reverse the
operation.
The power liftgate may be
temporarily disabled under extreme
temperatures or under low battery
conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate
can still be operated manually.If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park)
while the power function is in
progress, the liftgate power function
will continue to completion. If the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and
the vehicle accelerates before the
power liftgate latches closed, the
liftgate may reverse to the open
position. Cargo could fall out of the
vehicle. The power liftgate must be
closed and latched before driving.
If the liftgate is power opened and
the support struts have lost pressure,
the lights will ash and a chime will
sound. The liftgate will stay open
temporarily, then slowly close.
See your dealer/retailer for service
before using the liftgate if this occurs.
Obstacle Detection Features
A warning chime will sound and the
liftgate will automatically reverse
direction to the full closed or open
position if the liftgate encounters an
obstacle during a power open or
close cycle. After removing the
obstruction, the power liftgate
operation can be used again. Power Liftgate Button on
Center Console
Power Liftgate Button near
Liftgate Latch
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If the liftgate comes across more
obstacles on the same power cycle,
the power function deactivates, and
you must manually open or close
the liftgate. A message displays,
LIFTGATE OPEN, to indicate that
the liftgate is open. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 3-44for more information.
After removing the obstructions,
manually open the liftgate to the full
open position or close the liftgate to
the fully closed and latched position.
The liftgate resumes normal power
operation.
Pinch sensors are located on the
side edges of the liftgate. If an object
is caught between the liftgate and the
vehicle and presses against this
sensor, the liftgate will reverse
direction and open fully. The liftgate
will remain open until it is activated
again or closed manually. Do not
force the liftgate open or closed
during a power cycle.Manual Operation of Power
Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual
operation, press the switch on
the center console to OFF.
With the power liftgate disabled
and all of the doors unlocked,
the liftgate can be manually opened
and closed.To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad on the handle on
the outside of the liftgate and lift the
gate open. To close the liftgate,
use the pull cup to lower the liftgate
and close. The liftgate latch will
power close. Always close the
liftgate before driving.
If the RKE button or the power close
button on the liftgate is pressed while
power operation is disabled, the
lights will ash three times, but the
liftgate will not move.
It is not recommended that you
drive with the liftgate open.
However, if you must drive with the
liftgate open, the liftgate should
be set to manual operation by
pressing the OFF switch on the
center console.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
Lift the glove box handle up to
open it. Use the key to lock
and unlock the glove box.
Cupholders
There are two cupholders, with
removable liners, located in front of
the center console. There may be
cupholders located in the second row
seat armrest. To access, pull the
armrest down. There are additional
cupholders located on each side of
the third row seat and in each door.
There may be cupholders located at
the rear of the center console.
To access, pull the handle down.
Instrument Panel Storage
This vehicle has an instrument
panel storage area located above
the radio. To open the cover,
press the button.
Center Console Storage
Pull up on the lever, located on the
front of the center console armrest,
to slide it forward and backward.
To open the armrest storage area,
press the button located on the front
of the armrest. There is additional
storage under the armrest. Move the
armrest all the way to the rear
position, slide the cover back and
remove the tray.
Second Row Center
Console
For vehicles with a second row
center console, open each area to
access the storage compartment
inside.
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To access the upper storage area,
press the upper button (B) and
lift up. To access the lower storage
area, press the lower button (C)
and lift up. The top of the console
can be folded forward for increased
storage area. Lift up on handle
on the rear of the console (A) and
pull forward.
{CAUTION
Never open more than one of the
three latches at a time to help
avoid personal injury and damage
to the console.
Notice:Slide the front console
as far forward as it will go before
folding the second row console
forward to help prevent damage
to the consoles.
Floor Mats
If the oor mat has a snap retainer,
a grommet in the driver side oor
mat attaches to a hook on the oor
of the vehicle to secure the oor
mat. To remove the oor mat,
pull the mat towards the rear of the
vehicle until the grommet can be
removed from the hook.
If the oor mat has a knob retainer,
a grommet in the oor mat
attaches to a knob on the oor of
the vehicle to secure the oor
mat. To remove the oor mat, turn
the knob till it is aligned with the
slot in the oor mat grommet
and pull the oor mat up. To
reinstall, center the slot in the oor
mat grommet with the knob on
the oor and set the mat in place.
Then turn the knob until it is
perpendicular to the slot in the
grommet to lock the mat in place.
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The main components of the
instrument panel are listed here:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-27.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-6.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on
page 3-31.
D.Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-44.
E.Instrument Panel Storage on
page 2-50.
F.Audio System(s) on page 3-74.
Navigation/Radio System on
page 3-103(If Equipped).
G.Exterior Lamps on page 3-11.
H.Hood Release on page 5-11.
I.Dome Lamp Override on
page 3-14.Instrument Panel
Brightness on page 3-13.
J.Cruise Control on page 3-9.
K.Tilt and Telescopic Steering
Wheel on page 3-6.
L.Horn on page 3-5.M.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 3-125.
N.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 3-5.
O. Center Console Shift Lever.
See “Console Shift Lever” under
Shifting Into Park on page 2-28.
P.Rear Window Wiper/Washer
on page 3-9. Traction Control
System (TCS) Disable Button
(If Equipped). SeeStabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-5.Tow/Haul
Mode on page 2-26(If Equipped).
Power Liftgate on page 2-11
(If Equipped).
Q.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on
page 3-17.
R.Heated Seats on page 1-5.
S.Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-22.
T. Passenger Air Bag Status
Indicator. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 1-55.
U.Glove Box on page 2-50.
Hazard Warning Flashers
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Hazard Warning Flasher:Press
this button located on the instrument
panel below the audio system, to
make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble.
Press again to turn the ashers off.
The turn signals do not work while
the hazard warning ashers are on.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
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