2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID ECU

When trying to start the vehicle if
the engine does not start and
the security light on the instrument
panel cluster comes on, there
may be a problem with your
theft-deterrent system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start,
and the key appears to be not
damaged, wait about ve minutes
and try another ignition key and
check the fuse. SeeFuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-75.
If the engine still does not start
with the other key, the vehicle
needs service. If the vehicle does
start, the rst key may be faulty.
See your dealer/retailer who
can service the PASS-Key
®III+
to have a new key made. In
an emergency, contact Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 7-5.It is possible for the PASS-Key
®III+
decoder to “learn” the transponder
value of a new or replacement key.
Up to 10 keys may be programmed
for the vehicle. The following
procedure is for programming
additional keys only. If all the
currently programmed keys are
lost or do not operate, you must see
your dealer/retailer or a locksmith
who can service PASS-Key
®III+
to have keys made and programmed
to the system.
See your dealer/retailer or a
locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
®III+ to get a new key
blank that is cut exactly as the
ignition key that operates the system.
To program the new key:
1. Verify that the new key has
a
1stamped on it.
2. Insert the already programmed
key in the ignition and start the
engine. If the engine does not
start, see your dealer/retailer
for service.3. After the engine has started, turn
the key to LOCK/OFF, and
remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed
and turn it to the ON/RUN
position within ve seconds of
the original key being turned
to the LOCK/OFF position.
The security light turns off once
the key has been programmed.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4
if additional keys are to be
programmed.
If the PASS-Key
®III+ key is lost or
damaged, see your dealer/retailer
or a locksmith to have a new
key made.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
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OnStar®System
OnStar uses several innovative
technologies and live advisors to
provide a wide range of safety,
security, information, and
convenience services. If the airbags
deploy, the system is designed to
make an automatic call to OnStar
Emergency advisors who can
request emergency services be sent
to your location. If the keys are
locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at
1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a signal
sent to unlock the doors. OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial
minutes good for 60 days, is
available on most vehicles. OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Navigation service,
with one trial route, is available on
most vehicles. Press the OnStar
button to have an OnStar advisor
contact Roadside Service.OnStar service is provided subject
to the OnStar Terms and Conditions
included in the OnStar Subscriber
glove box literature.
Some services such as Remote
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Location Assistance may not be
available until the owner of the
vehicle registers with OnStar. After
the rst prepaid year, contact
OnStar to select a monthly or annual
subscription payment plan. If a
payment plan is not selected, the
OnStar system and all services,
including airbag notication
and emergency services, may be
deactivated and no longer available.
For more information visit
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada), or press
the OnStar button to speak with
an advisor.Not all OnStar services are available
on all vehicles. To check if this
vehicle is able to provide the
services described below, or for a
full description of OnStar services
and system limitations, see the
OnStar Owner’s Guide in the glove
box or visit www.onstar.com
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada),
contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) or TTY
1-877-248-2080, or press the
OnStar button to speak with an
OnStar advisor 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
OnStar Services Available
with the Safe & Sound Plan

Automatic Notication of
Airbag Deployment
Advanced Automatic Crash
Notication (AACN) (If equipped)
Link to Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location
Assistance
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Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if
the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar
buttons is red, the system may not
be functioning properly. Press
the OnStar button and request a
vehicle diagnostic. If the light
appears clear (no light is appearing),
your OnStar subscription has
expired and all services have been
deactivated. Press the OnStar
button to conrm that the OnStar
equipment is active.Universal Home
Remote System
The Universal Home Remote
System provides a way to
replace up to three hand-held
Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters
used to activate devices such
as garage door openers, security
systems, and home lighting.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.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.
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Universal Home Remote
System Operation
If there is one triangular Light
Emitting Diode (LED) indicator light
above the Universal Home
Remote buttons, follow the
instructions below.
This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate devices
such as garage door openers,
security systems, and home
automation devices.Do not use the Universal Home
Remote with any garage door
opener that does not have the stop
and reverse feature. This includes
any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Home Remote. Because of
the steps involved, it may be helpful
to have another person available to
assist you in the programming the
Universal Home Remote.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future Universal
Home Remote programming. It is
also recommended that upon
the sale of the vehicle, the
programmed Universal Home
Remote buttons should be erased
for security purposes. See “Erasing
Universal Home Remote Buttons”
later in this section.When programming a garage door,
park outside of the garage. Park
directly in line with and facing
the garage door opener motor-head
or gate motor-head. Be sure that
people and objects are clear of the
garage door or gate that is being
programmed.
It is recommended that a new
battery be installed in your
hand-held transmitter for quicker
and more accurate transmission of
the radio-frequency signal.
Programming the Universal
Home Remote System
For questions or help programming
the Universal Home Remote
System, call 1-800-355-3515
or go to homelink.com.
Programming a garage door opener
involves time-sensitive actions,
so read the entire procedure before
starting. Otherwise, the device
will time out and the procedure will
have to be repeated.
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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.
Cargo Management
System
If the vehicle has a cargo
management system in the rear of
the vehicle, it will have rails with
adapters and hooks. These are used
to hold the net and mesh pocket.The adapters are used to hold the
net. Slide the adapters to the
desired location on the upper and
lower rail and turn the handle
up to lock it in place. Compress the
rods of the net and insert them
into the corresponding openings of
the adapter. The longer rod is
for the upper adapter.The hooks hold the mesh pocket.
To insert a hook on the rail,
place the hook in the upper groove
of the rail and press it into the
lower groove.
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Tire Pressure Light...........3-29
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp................3-30
Oil Pressure Light.............3-33
Change Engine Oil Light. . .3-33
Security Light....................3-33
Cruise Control Light..........3-33
Highbeam On Light...........3-34
Low Washer Fluid
Warning Light..................3-34
Fuel Gage........................3-34
Low Fuel Warning Light. . . .3-34
Auto Stop Mode................3-35
Charge/Assist Gage..........3-35
Fuel Economy Light..........3-35
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information
Center (DIC)...................3-36
DIC Operation and
Displays..........................3-36
DIC Compass...................3-40
DIC Warnings and
Messages........................3-42
DIC Vehicle
Customization..................3-49
Audio System(s)
Audio System(s)................3-56
Setting the Clock..............3-56
Radio(s)............................3-58
Using an MP3...................3-66
XM Radio Messages.........3-71
Bluetooth®........................3-72
Theft-Deterrent Feature.....3-82
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls..........................3-82
Radio Reception...............3-83
Fixed Mast Antenna..........3-84
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System..............3-84
Chime Level Adjustment. . .3-84
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Oil Pressure Light
{CAUTION
Do not keep driving if the oil
pressure is low. The engine can
become so hot that it catches re.
Someone could be burned. Check
the oil as soon as possible and
have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
The oil pressure light should come
on briey as the engine is started.
If it does not come on have the
vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.If the light comes on and stays on,
it means that oil is not owing
through the engine properly. The
vehicle could be low on oil and
might have some other system
problem.
Change Engine Oil Light
Change engine oil light means that
service is required on the vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-3andEngine Oil on
page 5-11for more information.
After the engine oil is changed the
engine oil life system needs to
be reset in order to turn off this light.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 5-14for more information.
Security Light
For information regarding this light
and the vehicle’s security system,
seePASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer on page 2-12.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light comes on
whenever the cruise control is set.
The light goes out when the
cruise control is turned off. See
Cruise Control on page 3-9for more
information.
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XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):
These channels, or any
others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
XM Updating:The encryption code
in the receiver is being updated,
and no action is required. This
process should take no longer than
30 seconds.
No XM Signal:The system is
functioning correctly, but the vehicle
is in a location that is blocking
the XM™ signal. When the vehicle
is moved into an open area, the
signal should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio
and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear
shortly.
Channel Off Air:This channel is
not currently in service. Tune
in to another channel.Channel Unauth:This channel is
blocked or cannot be received
with your XM Subscription package.
Channel Unavail:This previously
assigned channel is no longer
assigned. Tune to another station. If
this station was one of the presets,
choose another station for that
preset button.
No Artist Info:No artist information
is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.
No Title Info:No song title
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No CAT Info:No category
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No Information:No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.CAT Not Found:There are no
channels available for the selected
category. The system is working
properly.
XM Theftlocked:The XM™
receiver in your vehicle could
have previously been in another
vehicle. For security purposes,
XM™ receivers cannot be swapped
between vehicles. If this message
is received after having your vehicle
serviced, check with your
dealer/retailer.
XM Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with the
XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID
label. This label is needed to
activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
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