2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID oil

Acknowledging this message will
not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING
display. That must be done at
the OIL LIFE screen. See “OIL LIFE”
underDIC Operation and Displays
on page 3-36andEngine Oil
Life System on page 5-14for more
information.
CHANGE TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Notice:Use of the incorrect
automatic transmission uid may
damage the vehicle, and the
damages may not be covered by
the vehicle’s warranty. Always
use the automatic transmission
uid listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-11.
This message displays when the life
of the transmission uid has
expired and it should be changed.
SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-3andRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11
for the proper uid and change
intervals.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle’s tires needs to be checked.
This message also displays LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT
REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate
which tire needs to be checked.
You can receive more than one tire
pressure message at a time. To
read the other messages that may
have been sent at the same
time, press the set/reset button. If a
tire pressure message appears
on the DIC, stop as soon as
you can. Have the tire pressures
checked and set to those shown on
the Tire Loading Information
label. SeeTires on page 5-38,
Loading the Vehicle on page 4-18,
andInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-43. The DIC also shows the
tire pressure values. SeeDIC
Operation and Displays on
page 3-36. If the tire pressure islow, the low tire pressure warning
light comes on. SeeTire Pressure
Light on page 3-29.
COMPASS CALIBRATION
COMPLETE
This message displays when the
compass calibration is complete.
SeeDIC Compass on page 3-40.
CRUISE CONTROL SET
TO XXX
This message displays whenever
the cruise control is set. SeeCruise
Control on page 3-9for more
information.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the
driver door is not closed properly.
Close the door completely.
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ENGINE HOT A/C
(Air Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned
off. When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the A/C operation
automatically resumes. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
ENGINE OIL LOW: ADD OIL
Your vehicle may have an engine oil
level sensor. If it does, this
message displays when the oil is
low. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-11
for more information.
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE
ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle
while the engine is overheating,
severe engine damage may occur.
If an overheat warning appears
on the instrument panel clusterand/or DIC, stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. Do not increase
the engine speed above normal
idling speed. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 5-23for
more information.
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is
too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle
to idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP
ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle
while the engine is overheating,
severe engine damage may occur.
If an overheat warning appears
on the instrument panel cluster
and/or DIC, stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 5-23for
more information.
This message displays along with a
continuous chime when the
engine has overheated. Stop andturn the engine off immediately to
avoid severe engine damage.
SeeEngine Overheating on
page 5-23.
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle’s engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this
message is on, but there is no
reduction in performance, proceed to
your destination. The performance
may be reduced the next time the
vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be
driven at a reduced speed while this
message is on, but acceleration and
speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer/
retailer for service as soon as
possible.
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FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when your
vehicle is low on fuel. Rell the
fuel tank as soon as possible. See
Fuel Gage on page 3-34and
Filling the Tank on page 5-7for
more information.
HOOD OPEN
This message displays on some
vehicles when the hood is not closed
properly. Close the hood completely.
SeeHood Release on page 5-9.
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when the
outside air temperature is cold
enough to create icy road
conditions. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
LIFTGATE OPEN
This message displays when the
liftgate is not closed completely.
Close the liftgate completely. See
Liftgate on page 2-8.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP
ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle
while the engine oil pressure
is low, severe engine damage
may occur. If a low oil pressure
warning appears on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), stop the
vehicle as soon as possible.
Do not drive the vehicle until the
cause of the low oil pressure
is corrected. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-11for more information.
This message displays when
the vehicle’s engine oil pressure is
low. The oil pressure light also
appears on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeOil Pressure Light
on page 3-33.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as
engine damage can result from
driving a vehicle with low oil
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer as soon as
possible when this message is
displayed.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when one or
more of the passenger doors are
not closed properly. Close the doors
completely.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING
ACTIVE
This message displays while
matching a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to your vehicle.
See “MATCHING TRANSMITTERS
TO YOUR VEHICLE” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-4and
DIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-36for more information.
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To insert multiple CDs:
1. Press and hold the
^button for
two seconds. A beep sounds and
Load All Discs displays.
2. Follow the displayed instruction
on when to insert the discs. The
CD player takes up to six CDs.
3. Press the
^button again
to cancel loading more CDs.
If the ignition or radio is turned off,
with a CD in the player, it stays
in the player. When the ignition or
radio is turned on, the CD starts
playing where it stopped, if it
was the last selected audio source.
When a CD is inserted, the CD
symbol displays on the CD. As each
new track starts to play, the track
number displays.
The CD player can play the smaller
3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an
adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
smaller CDs are loaded in the
same manner.Care of CDs
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality
can be reduced due to CD-R quality,
the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been recorded,
and the way the CD-R has been
handled. Handle them carefully.
Store CD-R(s) in their original cases
or other protective cases and away
from direct sunlight and dust. The CD
player scans the bottom surface of
the disc. If the surface of a CD is
damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, the CD does not play
properly or not at all. Do not touch
the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the
surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the
outer edges or the edge of the hole
and the outer edge.
If the surface of a CD is soiled, take
a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution mixed with water,
and clean it. Make sure the wiping
process starts from the center to
the edge.Care of the CD Player
Do not add any label to a CD, it
could get caught in the CD player. If
a CD is recorded on a personal
computer and a description label is
needed, try labeling the top of
the recorded CD with a marking pen.
To prevent contaminating the lens
of the disc optics with lubricants
internal to the player mechanism the
use of disc lens cleaners is not
advised.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD,
or more than one CD is inserted
into the slot at a time, or an
attempt is made to play scratched
or damaged CDs, the CD player
could be damaged. While using
the CD player, use only CDs in
good condition without any label,
load one CD at a time, and keep
the CD player and the loading slot
free of foreign materials, liquids,
and debris.
If an error displays, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
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Before Leaving on a
Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long
trip, consider having it serviced
by your dealer/retailer before
departing.
Things to check on your own
include:
Windshield Washer Fluid:
Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:In good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:All
levels checked?
Lamps:Do they all work and are
lenses clean?
Tires:Are treads good? Are tires
inated to recommended
pressure?
Weather and Maps:Safe to
travel? Have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving. If
you become tired or sleepy, nd a
safe place to park your vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
Keep interior temperature cool.
Keep your eyes moving — scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on at or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced
and in good shape.
Check all uid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
Going down steep or long hills,
shift to a lower gear.
{CAUTION
If you do not shift down, the
brakes could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even
none going down a hill. You could
crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
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Turn Signals When Towing a
Trailer
The arrows on the instrument panel
ash whenever signaling a turn
or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps also ash, telling
other drivers the vehicle is turning,
changing lanes or stopping.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on
the instrument panel ash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. For this reason
you may think other drivers
are seeing the signal when they are
not. It is important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving on Grades
Notice:Do not tow on steep
continuous grades exceeding 6
miles (9.6 km). Extended,
higher than normal engine and
transmission temperatures
may result and damage the
vehicle. Frequent stops are very
important to allow the engine
and transmission to cool.
Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift
the transmission to a lower gear
if the transmission shifts too
often under heavy loads and/or hilly
conditions. Reduce speed and
shift to a lower gearbeforestarting
down a long or steep downgrade.
If the transmission is not shifted
down, the brakes might have to be
used so much that they would
get hot and no longer work well.On a long uphill grade, shift down
and reduce the vehicle’s speed
to around 45 mph (70 km/h)
to reduce the possibility of the
engine and the transmission
overheating.
When towing at high altitude on
steep uphill grades, consider
the following: Engine coolant will
boil at a lower temperature than at
normal altitudes. If the engine is
turned off immediately after towing
at high altitude on steep uphill
grades, the vehicle may show signs
similar to engine overheating. To
avoid this, let the engine run
while parked, preferably on level
ground, with the automatic
transmission in P (Park) for a few
minutes before turning the
engine off. If the overheat warning
comes on, seeEngine Overheating
on page 5-23.
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Parking on Hills
{CAUTION
Parking the vehicle on a hill with
the trailer attached can be
dangerous. If something goes
wrong, the rig could start to move.
People can be injured, and both
the vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged. When possible, always
park the rig on a at surface.
If parking the rig on a hill:
1. Press the brake pedal, but do
not shift into P (Park) yet.
Turn the wheels into the curb if
facing downhill or into traffic
if facing uphill.
2. Have someone place chocks
under the trailer wheels.3. When the wheel chocks are in
place, release the regular
brakes until the chocks absorb
the load.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then
apply the parking brake and
shift into P (Park).
5. Release the brake pedal.
Leaving After Parking on
a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal
while you:
Start the engine
Shift into a gear
Release the parking brake
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is
clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up
and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service more
often when pulling a trailer.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 6-3for more information.
Things that are especially important
in trailer operation are automatic
transmission uid, engine oil,
axle lubricant, belts, cooling system
and brake system. It is a good
idea to inspect these before and
during the trip.
Check periodically to see that all
hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 5-23.
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Service and
Appearance Care
Service
Service...............................5-3
Accessories and
Modications.....................5-3
California Proposition 65
Warning............................5-3
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements.....5-4
Doing Your Own
Service Work....................5-4
Adding Equipment to the
Outside of the Vehicle......5-4
Fuel
Fuel....................................5-5
Gasoline Octane.................5-5
Gasoline Specications.......5-5
California Fuel....................5-5
Additives.............................5-5
Fuels in Foreign
Countries..........................5-6
Filling the Tank...................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container..........................5-8
Checking Things Under
the Hood
Checking Things Under
the Hood..........................5-9
Hood Release.....................5-9
Engine Compartment
Overview.........................5-10
Engine Oil.........................5-11
Engine Oil Life System.....5-14
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. . .5-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid................................5-17
Cooling System.................5-17
Engine Coolant.................5-20
Coolant Surge Tank
Pressure Cap..................5-22
Engine Overheating...........5-23
Windshield Washer
Fluid................................5-24
Brakes..............................5-25
Battery..............................5-27
Jump Starting...................5-28
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming..............5-33
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement.............5-35
Halogen Bulbs..................5-35
Headlamps........................5-35
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps................5-36
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps
.............................5-36
License Plate Lamp..........5-37
Replacement Bulbs...........5-37
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement...................5-38
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