2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID warning

Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are
A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law.{WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire
that is properly inated and
not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underination, or
excessive loading, either
separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your
vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give
you the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
will not be necessary on a regularbasis. However, if you notice
unusual tire wear or your vehicle
pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment might need to be
checked. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a
smooth road, the tires and wheels
might need to be rebalanced.
See your dealer/retailer for proper
diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except
some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See
your dealer/retailer if any of
these conditions exist.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
This vehicle has a tire sealant and
compressor kit. SeeTire Sealant
and Compressor Kit on page 5-59.
There is no spare tire, no tire
changing equipment, and no place
to store a tire.
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while you are driving, especially
if you maintain your tires properly.
SeeTires on page 5-38.Ifair
goes out of a tire, it is much more
likely to leak out slowly. But, if
you should ever have a blow out,
here are a few tips about what
to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will
create a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot
off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel rmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then
gently brake to a stop well out of the
traffic lane.A rear blow out, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid
and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any
rear blow out, remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the
vehicle under control by steering the
way you want the vehicle to go. It
may be very bumpy and noisy,
but you can still steer. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road if
possible.
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place and stopping.
1. Turn on the hazard warning
ashers. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-5.
2. Park the vehicle. Set the parking
brake rmly and put the shift
lever in P (Park). SeeShifting
Into Park on page 2-23.3. Turn off the engine.
4. Inspect the at tire.
If the tire has been separated from
the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,
or has a puncture larger than a
14inch (6 mm), the tire is too
severely damaged for the tire
sealant and compressor kit to be
effective. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 7-5.
If the tire has a puncture less than a
14inch (6 mm) in the tread area
of the tire, seeTire Sealant
and Compressor Kit on page 5-59.
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A
About Driving Your Vehicle......... ii
Accessories and
Modications...................... 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets......3-16
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....1-55
Additives, Fuel...................... 5-5
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................5-75
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.......5-15
Air Conditioning...................3-17
Airbag
Passenger Status
Indicator.......................3-26
Readiness Light................3-25
Airbag System.....................1-41
Adding Equipment to
Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-55
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?.....................1-47
Passenger Sensing
System........................1-49Airbag System (cont.)
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-54
What Makes an Airbag
Inate?........................1-47
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?.............1-48
When Should an Airbag
Inate?........................1-45
Where Are the Airbags?.....1-44
Antenna, Fixed Mast............3-84
Antenna, XM™ Satellite
Radio Antenna System......3-84
Antilock Brake
System (ABS).................... 4-6
Antilock Brake, System
Warning Light...................3-28
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.............5-72
Care of Safety Belts..........5-69
Chemical Paint Spotting.....5-73
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
Lenses........................5-70
Fabric/Carpet...................5-68Appearance Care (cont.)
Finish Care......................5-70
Finish Damage.................5-73
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces......................5-69
Interior Cleaning...............5-66
Leather...........................5-68
Sheet Metal Damage........5-73
Tires...............................5-72
Underbody Maintenance....5-73
Washing Your Vehicle........5-69
Weatherstrips...................5-69
Windshield and Wiper
Blades.........................5-71
Appointments, Scheduling
Service............................. 7-7
Audio System......................3-56
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls.......................3-82
Chime Level Adjustment....3-84
Fixed Mast Antenna..........3-84
Radio Reception...............3-83
Setting the Clock..............3-56
Theft-Deterrent Feature......3-82
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System............3-84
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Audio System(s)..................3-58
Auto Stop Mode..................3-35
Automatic Climate Control
System...........................3-17
Automatic Door Lock.............. 2-7
Automatic Door Unlock........... 2-7
Automatic Headlamp
System...........................3-13
Automatic Transmission
Fluid...............................5-17
Operation........................2-20
B
Battery...............................5-27
Electric Power
Management.................3-14
Run-Down Protection.........3-15
Bluetooth
®..........................3-72
Brake
Emergencies...................... 4-6
Brake Fluid.........................5-25
Brakes...............................5-25
Regenerative Braking........2-23
System Warning Light.......3-27
Braking................................ 4-5Braking in Emergencies.......... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle..........2-14
Bulb Replacement................5-35
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps..............5-36
Halogen Bulbs..................5-35
Headlamp Aiming..............5-33
Headlamps......................5-35
License Plate Lamps.........5-37
Replacement Bulbs...........5-37
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps .........................5-36
Buying New Tires.................5-51
C
Calibration..........................3-40
California Fuel....................... 5-5
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65
Warning............................ 5-3
Canadian Owners..................... ii
Capacities and
Specications...................5-81Carbon Monoxide.........2-26, 4-15
Care of
Safety Belts.....................5-69
Cargo Cover.......................2-38
Cargo Management
System...........................2-39
Cargo Tie Downs.................2-39
CD, MP3 ............................3-66
Center Console
Storage Area....................2-37
Chains, Tire........................5-57
Charge/Assist Gage..............3-35
Charging System Light..........3-27
Check
Engine Lamp...................3-30
Checking Things Under
the Hood ........................... 5-9
Chemical Paint Spotting........5-73
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems.....1-27
Infants and Young
Children.......................1-25
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children..................1-31
Older Children..................1-22
Securing a Child Restraint
in a Rear Seat
Position.......................1-36
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint
in the Right Front Seat
Position.......................1-38
Where to Put the
Restraint......................1-29
Chime Level Adjustment........3-84
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.............5-72
Exterior Lamps/Lenses......5-70
Fabric/Carpet...................5-68
Finish Care......................5-70
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces......................5-69
Interior............................5-66
Leather...........................5-68
Tires...............................5-72
Underbody Maintenance....5-73
Washing Your Vehicle........5-69
Weatherstrips...................5-69
Windshield and Wiper
Blades.........................5-71
Climate Control System
Automatic........................3-17
Outlet Adjustment.............3-22
Clock, Setting......................3-56Collision Damage Repair......... 7-9
Compass............................3-40
Compressor Kit
Storing............................5-66
Compressor Kit, Tire
Sealant...........................5-59
Content Theft-Deterrent.........2-10
Control of a Vehicle............... 4-4
Convenience Net.................2-38
Coolant
Engine............................5-20
Engine Temperature
Warning Light...............3-29
Surge Tank
Pressure Cap...............5-22
Cooling System...................5-17
Cruise Control....................... 3-9
Cruise Control Light..............
3-33
Cupholders.........................2-37
Customer Assistance
Information
Courtesy Transportation....... 7-8
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users............................ 7-4
Customer Assistance
Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure...................... 7-1Customer Assistance Information
(cont.)
GM Mobility
Reimbursement
Program........................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to
Saturn.........................7-13
Reporting Safety Defects to
the Canadian
Government..................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to
the United States
Government..................7-12
Roadside Assistance
Program........................ 7-5
Service Publications
Ordering Information......7-13
D
Daytime Running Lamp.........3-13
Defensive Driving................... 4-3
Delayed Locking.................... 2-6
DIC Compass......................3-40
Disc, MP3...........................3-66
Doing Your Own
Service Work..................... 5-4
Dome Lamp ........................3-14
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Door
Automatic Door Lock.......... 2-7
Automatic Door Unlock........ 2-7
Delayed Locking................. 2-6
Locks............................... 2-6
Power Door Locks.............. 2-6
Rear Door Security Locks.... 2-7
Driver
Seat Height Adjuster........... 1-4
Driver Behavior..................... 4-2
Driver Information
Center (DIC)....................3-36
DIC Operation and
Displays.......................3-36
DIC Vehicle
Customization...............3-49
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-42
Driver Storage
Compartment...................2-38
Driving
At Night..........................4-12
Before a Long Trip............4-14
Defensive.......................... 4-3
Drunken............................ 4-4Driving (cont.)
Environment...................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis............4-14
Hill and Mountain Roads....4-14
In Rain and on Wet
Roads.........................4-13
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get it Out ....................4-17
Winter.............................4-15
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy........................... 4-3
E
EDR ..................................7-14
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment............5-75
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-75
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................5-76
Power Windows and Other
Power Options..............5-75
Underhood Fuse Block......5-77
Windshield Wiper Fuses....5-75
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+................2-12Electronic Immobilizer
Operation
PASS-Key
®III+................2-12
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...............5-15
Change Engine Oil Light....3-33
Check and Service Engine
Soon Lamp..................3-30
Coolant...........................5-20
Coolant Heater.................2-19
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light...............3-29
Drive Belt Routing.............6-13
Engine Compartment
Overview......................5-10
Exhaust...........................2-26
Oil ..................................5-11
Oil Life System.................5-14
Overheating.....................5-23
Starting...........................2-15
Entry Lighting......................3-14
Event Data Recorders..........7-14
Extender, Safety Belt............1-22
Exterior Lamps....................3-12
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner............5-15
Finish Damage....................5-73
Fixed Mast Antenna.............3-84
Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 3-5
Flash-to-Pass........................ 3-7
Flat Tire..............................5-58
Fluid
Automatic Transmission.....5-17
Windshield Washer...........5-24
Folding Rear Seat................. 1-9
Folding Seatback,
Passenger......................... 1-7
Fuel..................................... 5-5
Additives........................... 5-5
California Fuel................... 5-5
Driving for Better
Economy....................... 4-3
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container....................... 5-8
Filling the Tank.................. 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 5-6
Gage ..............................3-34
Gasoline Octane................ 5-5
Gasoline Specications........ 5-5
Low Warning Light............3-34Fuel Economy Light.............3-35
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-75
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................5-76
Underhood Fuse Block......5-77
Windshield Wiper..............5-75
G
Gage
Fuel................................3-34
Speedometer...................3-24
Tachometer......................3-24
Gage, Charge/Assist.............3-35
Garage Door Opener............2-32
Gasoline
Octane............................. 5-5
Specications..................... 5-5
Glove Box...........................2-37
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program............................ 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 3-5
Head Restraints..................... 1-2Headlamp
Aiming ............................5-33
Headlamps..........................5-35
Bulb Replacement.............5-35
Daytime Running Lamp.....3-13
Exterior Lamps.................3-12
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps..............5-36
Halogen Bulbs..................5-35
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
Wiper Activated................3-12
Heated Seats........................ 1-5
Heater................................3-17
Engine Coolant.................2-19
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat.... 1-4
Highbeam On Light..............3-34
Highway Hypnosis................4-14
Hill and Mountain Roads.......4-14
Hood
Checking Things Under....... 5-9
Release............................ 5-9
Horn .................................... 3-5
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................1-13
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I
Ignition Positions..................2-14
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................1-25
Ination - Tire Pressure.........5-43
Inator Kit, Tire....................5-59
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-14
Cluster............................3-23
Overview........................... 3-4
Intermediate Voltage Devices
and Wiring.......................5-74
J
Jump Starting......................5-28
K
Keyless Entry System............ 2-3
Keys.................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall..........5-39
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator.........3-30Lamps
Dome .............................3-14
Reading..........................3-14
Lap-Shoulder Belt................1-17
LATCH System for Child
Restraints........................1-31
License Plate Lamps............5-37
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide............... 2-8
Light
Airbag Readiness.............3-25
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning..............3-28
Brake System Warning......3-27
Change Engine Oil...........3-33
Charging System..............3-27
Cruise Control..................3-33
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning.....3-29
Fuel Economy..................3-35
Highbeam On...................3-34
Low Fuel Warning.............3-34
Low Washer Fluid
Warning.......................3-34
Oil Pressure.....................3-33
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator.......................3-26Light (cont.)
Safety Belt Reminders.......3-24
Security...........................3-33
StabiliTrak
®/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...............3-28
Tire Pressure...................3-29
Light, Auto Stop Mode..........3-35
Lighting
Entry..............................3-14
Lights
Exterior Lamps.................3-12
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
Loading Your Vehicle............4-18
Lockout Protection................. 2-7
Locks
Automatic Door Lock.......... 2-7
Automatic Door Unlock........ 2-7
Delayed Locking................. 2-6
Door ................................. 2-6
Lockout Protection.............. 2-7
Power Door....................... 2-6
Rear Door Security Locks.... 2-7
Loss of Control....................4-11
Low Fuel Warning Light........3-34
Low Washer Fluid Warning
Light...............................3-34
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