2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID ABS

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel
Overview
Instrument Panel
Overview...........................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers. . .3-5
Horn...................................3-5
Tilt Wheel...........................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................3-6
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals.............................3-6
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer..........3-7
Flash-to-Pass......................3-7
Windshield Wipers..............3-7
Rainsense™ II Wipers........3-8
Windshield Washer.............3-8
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer.............................3-9
Cruise Control....................3-9
Exterior Lamps..................3-12
Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................3-12
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)..................3-13
Automatic Headlamp
System............................3-13
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Brightness.......................3-14
Dome Lamp......................3-14
Entry Lighting....................3-14
Reading Lamps.................3-14
Electric Power
Management...................3-14
Battery Run-Down
Protection........................3-15
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)..........................3-16
Climate ControlsAutomatic Climate
Control System................3-17
Outlet Adjustment.............3-22
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators.................3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster. . .3-23
Speedometer and
Odometer........................3-24
Trip Odometer..................3-24
Tachometer.......................3-24
Safety Belt Reminders......3-24
Airbag Readiness Light.....3-25
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-26
Charging System Light......3-27
Brake System Warning
Light................................3-27
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light.......3-28
StabiliTrak®/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
..................3-28
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
................................3-29
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Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
For vehicles with the Antilock Brake
System (ABS), this 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 ABS light stays on longer than
a few seconds after engine is
started, or comes on and stays on
while driving, try resetting the
system. To reset the system:
1. While driving, pull over when it is
safe to do so.
2. Place the vehicle in P (PARK).
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. Then restart the engine.If the ABS light remains on after
resetting the system or comes
on again while driving, the vehicle
needs service. If the ABS light is on,
but the regular brake system
warning light is not on, the antilock
brakes are not working properly,
but the regular brakes are still
functioning. Have the vehicle
serviced right away. If both brake
lights are on, the vehicle does
not have antilock brakes, and there
is a problem with the regular
brakes as well. Have the vehicle
towed for service. SeeTowing Your
Vehicle on page 4-22.
StabiliTrak®/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
The Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak®system warning
light comes on briey as the
engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer. If
the system is working normally
the indicator lights go off.
This light ashes while the Traction
Control System (TCS) and/or the
StabiliTrak system are working.
It also ashes when the Antilock
Brake System (ABS) is activated.
If the light comes on and stays
on while driving there is a problem
with the Traction Control System
(TCS) or the StabiliTrak system. The
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle
has and read the following pages to
become familiar with its features.
{CAUTION
Taking your eyes off the road
for extended periods could cause
a crash resulting in injury or
death to you or others. Do not
give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to
many audio and non audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off
the road while driving, do the
following while the vehicle is parked:
Become familiar with the
operation and controls of
the audio system.
Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 4-3.
Notice:Contact your
dealer/retailer before adding any
equipment.
Adding audio or communication
equipment could interfere
with the operation of the vehicle’s
engine, radio, or other systems,
and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering
mobile radio and telephone
equipment.
Notice:The chime signals
related to safety belts, parking
brake, and other functions of your
vehicle operate through the
radio/entertainment system. If
that equipment is replaced
or additional equipment is added
to your vehicle, the chimes
may not work. Make sure that
replacement or additional
equipment is compatible with
your vehicle before installing it.
SeeAccessories and
Modifications on page 5-3.The vehicle has Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, the
audio system can be played even
after the ignition is turned off.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-15for more
information.
Setting the Clock
Radio with Single CD (MP3)
Player
To set the time and date:
1. Turn the ignition key to
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
Press
Oto turn the radio on.
2. Press
Hand the HR, MIN, MM,
DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month,
day, and year) displays.
3. Press the softkey located below
any one of the tabs that you
want to change.
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4. To increase the time or date do
one of the following:
Press the softkey located
below the selected tab.
Press¨SEEK, or\FWD.
Turnfclockwise.
5. To decrease the time or date do
one of the following:
Press©SEEK orsREV.
Turnfcounterclockwise.
The date does not automatically
display. To see the date press
Hwhile the radio is on. The date
with display times out after a
few seconds and goes back to the
normal radio and time display.To change the time default setting
from 12 hour to 24 hour or to
change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year:
1. Press
Hand then the softkey
located below the forward
arrow label. Once the time 12H
and 24H, and the date
MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, and
year) and DD/MM/YYYY (day,
month, and year) displays.
2. Press the softkey located below
the desired option.
3. Press
Hagain to apply the
selected default, or let the screen
time out.
Six-Disc CD (MP3) Player
To set the time and date:
1. Turn the ignition key to
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
Press
Oto turn the radio on.
2. Press MENU.3. Press the softkey below the
H
tab. The HR, MIN, MM, DD,
YYYY displays.
4. Press the softkey below any one
of the tabs you want to change.
5. To increase the time or date do
one of the following:
Press the softkey located
below the selected tab.
Press¨SEEK, or\FWD.
Turnfclockwise.
6. To decrease the time or date do
one of the following:
Press©SEEK orsREV.
Turnfcounterclockwise.
The date does not automatically
display. To see the date press
MENU and then softkey below the
Htab while the radio is on. The
date with display times out after a
few seconds and goes back to
the normal radio and time display.
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The number of favorites pages can
be setup using the MENU button.
To setup the number of favorites
pages:
1. Press the MENU button to
display the radio setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located
below the FAV 1-6 label.
3. Select the desired number of
favorites pages by pressing
the pushbutton located below the
displayed page numbers.
4. Press the FAV button, or let the
menu time out, to return to the
original main radio screen
showing the radio station
frequency tabs and to begin the
process of programming
favorites for the chosen amount
of numbered pages.Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange,
or Treble):To adjust bass,
midrange, or treble, press the
f
knob until the tone control tabs
display. Continue pressing to
highlight the desired tab, or press
the pushbutton positioned under the
desired tab. Turn the
fknob to
adjust the highlighted setting. Bass,
midrange, or treble can also be
adjusted by pressing either SEEK
arrow,
\FWD, orsREV
when the setting is highlighted until
the desired level is obtained. If a
station’s frequency is weak, or has
static, decrease the treble.
To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or
treble to the middle position,
press the pushbutton positioned
under the BASS, MID, or TREB tab
for more than two seconds. A
beep sounds and the level adjusts
to the middle position.To quickly adjust all tone and
speaker controls to the middle
position, press the
fknob for more
than two seconds until a beep
sounds.
EQ (Equalization):Press to select
preset equalization settings.
To return to the manual mode,
press the EQ button until Manual
displays or manually adjust the
bass, midrange, or treble by
pressing the
fknob.
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To
adjust balance or fade, press
the tune knob until the speaker
control labels display. Continue
pressing to highlight the desired tab,
or press the pushbutton positioned
under the desired label.
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Turn thefknob clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the
highlighted setting. The highlighted
setting can also be adjusted by
pressing either SEEK arrow,
\FWD, orsREV until the
desired levels are obtained.
To quickly adjust balance or fade
to the middle position, press the
pushbutton positioned under the
BAL or FADE label for more than
two seconds. A beep sounds and the
level adjusts to the middle position.
To quickly adjust all speaker and
tone controls to the middle position,
press the
fknob for more than
two seconds until a beep sounds.
Finding a Category (CAT)
Station
CAT (Category):The CAT button
is used to nd XM stations when
the radio is in the XM mode. To nd
XM channels within a desired
category, perform the following:
1. Press the BAND button until the
XM frequency displays. Press
the CAT button to display
the category tabs on the radio
display. Continue pressing
the CAT button until the desired
category name displays.
2. Press either of the two buttons
below the desired category tab
to immediately tune to the
rst XM station associated with
that category.
3. Turn the
fknob, press the
buttons below the right or
left arrows displayed, or press
either SEEK arrow to go to
the previous or to the next XM
station within the selected
category.4. To exit the category search
mode, press the FAV button
or BAND button to display
favorites again.
Undesired XM categories can be
removed through the setup
menu. To remove an undesired
category:
1. Press the MENU button to
display the radio setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located
below the XM CAT tab.
3. Turn the
fknob to display the
category to be removed.
4. Press the pushbutton located
under the Remove tab until
the category name along with the
word Removed displays.
5. Repeat the steps to remove
more categories.
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Driving Your
Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road,
and the Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle...........4-1
Driver Behavior...................4-2
Driving Environment............4-2
Vehicle Design...................4-2
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy...........................4-3
Defensive Driving................4-3
Drunk Driving.....................4-4
Control of a Vehicle............4-4
Braking...............................4-5
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)...................4-6
Braking in Emergencies......4-6
StabiliTrak®System............4-7
Traction Control
System (TCS)...................4-8
Steering..............................4-9
Off-Road Recovery............4-10
Passing.............................4-11
Loss of Control.................4-11
Driving at Night.................4-12
Driving in Rain and on
Wet Roads......................4-13
Before Leaving on a
Long Trip........................4-14
Highway Hypnosis.............4-14
Hill and Mountain
Roads.............................4-14
Winter Driving...................4-15
If Your Vehicle is Stuck
in Sand, Mud, Ice,
or Snow
...........................4-17
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get It Out.......................4-17
Loading the Vehicle..........4-18
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle.........4-22
Recreational Vehicle
Towing............................4-23
Towing a Trailer................4-26
Your Driving, the
Road, and the Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle
Whenever we drive, we are taking
on an important responsibility.
This is true for any motor
vehicle — passenger car, van,
truck, sport utility. Driver behavior,
the driving environment, and
the vehicle’s design all affect how
well a vehicle performs. But
statistics show that the most
important factor, by far, is how
we drive.
Knowing how these three factors
work together can help you
understand how your vehicle
handles and what you can do to
avoid many types of crashes,
including a rollover crash.
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