2009 SATURN VUE center console

Manual Lumbar
If the vehicle has this feature, the
knob is located on the inboard
side of the driver seatback.Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the lumbar support.
Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated front seats
the controls are located on the center
console. The engine must be running
to operate the heated seats.
M(Heated Seat):Press this button
to turn on the heated seat.
The indicator light on the button
shows that the feature is on and the
level of heat, three being the highest.
Press the button to choose the level
of heat.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
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Features and
Controls
KeysKeys...................................2-2
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System.............2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation................2-4
Remote Vehicle Start.............2-5
Doors and LocksDoor Locks..........................2-7
Power Door Locks.................2-8
Delayed Locking...................2-8
Automatic Door Lock.............2-8
Automatic Door Unlock...........2-8
Rear Door Security Locks.......2-8
Lockout Protection.................2-8
Liftgate................................2-9
WindowsWindows............................2-10
Power Windows..................2-10
Sun Visors.........................2-11
Theft-Deterrent SystemsTheft-Deterrent Systems.......2-12
Content Theft-Deterrent........2-12
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer.......................2-13
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation.........2-14
Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In...........2-15
Ignition Positions.................2-16
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP).....................2-17
Starting the Engine..............2-17
Engine Coolant Heater.........2-18
Automatic Transmission
Operation (Uplevel)............2-19
Automatic Transmission
Operation (Base)...............2-22
Parking Brake.....................2-24
Shifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission)....................2-25
Shifting Out of Park.............2-27
Parking Over Things
That Burn.........................2-27
Engine Exhaust...................2-28
Running the Vehicle
While Parked....................2-28
MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror........2-29
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror.................2-29
Outside Power Mirrors..........2-29
Outside Convex Mirror..........2-30
Outside Heated Mirrors.........2-30
Object Detection SystemsRear Vision
Camera (RVC)...................2-31
OnStar®SystemOnStar®System..................2-33
Universal Home Remote
System
Universal Home Remote
System.............................2-37
Universal Home Remote
System Operation..............2-37
Storage AreasGlove Box..........................2-41
Cupholders.........................2-41
Instrument Panel Storage......2-42
Sunglasses Storage
Compartment.....................2-42
Front Storage Area..............2-42
Center Console Storage.......2-42
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Manual Shift Mode (MSM)
(Automatic Transmission)
To use this feature, do the following:
1. Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual).
The six-speed transmission will
downshift to a lower gear and the
instrument panel will display the
gear range selected. If equipped
with a 4-speed transmission it will
display a 3 for third gear range.
When coming to a stop in
the manual position, the vehicle
will automatically shift to
1 (First) gear.
2. Press the plus (+) button to
upshift or the minus (−) button
to downshift.While using the MSM feature
the vehicle will have sportier
performance. You can use this
when driving hilly roads to stay
in gear longer or to downshift for
more power or engine braking.
The transmission will only allow you
to shift into a gear range appropriate
for the vehicle speed.
The transmission will not
automatically shift to the next
higher gear range without
pressing the button on the
shifter handle.
The transmission will not allow
shifting to the next lower gear if
the vehicle speed is too high.
If the vehicle does not respond
to a gear change, or detects a
problem with the transmission, the
range of gears may be reduced and
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will
come on. SeeMalfunction Indicator
Lamp on page 3-35.
Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is located
in the center console between
the front seats.
To set the parking brake, hold the
brake pedal down and pull up on the
parking brake lever. If the ignition
is in ON/RUN, the brake system
warning light will come on.
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Erasing Universal Home
Remote Buttons
The programmed buttons should
be erased when the vehicle is sold
or the lease ends.
To erase all programmed buttons on
the Universal Home Remote device:
1. Press and hold down the
two outside buttons until the
indicator light begins to ash,
after 20 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
Reprogramming a Single
Universal Home Remote
Button
To reprogram any of the three
Universal Home Remote buttons,
repeat the programming instructions
earlier in this section, beginning
with Step 2.
For help or information on the
Universal Home Remote System,
call the customer assistance phone
number underCustomer Assistance
Offices on page 7-5.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on
the lever. If the glove box has a lock
use the key to lock and unlock it.
The glove box divider can be
removed. The slots on the left side
are for storing the divider.
Cupholders
There are cupholders located in front
of and behind the center console.
To access the cupholders behind
the center console, push the button.
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Instrument Panel Storage
Your vehicle has a storage area
located to left of the steering wheel.
Pull down on the handle to access.
Sunglasses Storage
Compartment
Your vehicle may have a
sunglasses storage compartment
located near the rearview mirror.
Push the cover to open.
Front Storage Area
For vehicles with a storage area
located under the front passenger
seat, lift up on the end of the
tray and pull it forward to access it.
Center Console Storage
Your vehicle has a center console
with an upper, lower and rear
storage area. To access the upper
storage area, lift up on the top
lever. To access the lower storage
area, lift up on the bottom lever.
The top of the center console can
extend forward. To adjust, hold
the top of the lever up and pull the
top of the center console forward.
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Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on
the overhead console.
To turn the reading lamps on or off,
press the button located next to
each lamp.
Electric Power
Management
The vehicle has Electric Power
Management (EPM) that estimates
the battery’s temperature and state
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage
for best performance and extended
life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is
low, the voltage is raised slightly to
quickly bring the charge back up.
When the state of charge is high,
the voltage is lowered slightly to
prevent overcharging. If the vehicle
has a voltmeter gage or a voltage
display on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), you may see the
voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an alert
will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at
idle if the electrical loads are very
high. This is true for all vehicles. This
is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at
idle to produce all the power that is
needed for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on,
such as: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger,
climate control fan at high speed,
heated seats, engine cooling fans,
trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does this
by balancing the generator’s output
and the vehicle’s electrical needs.It can increase engine idle speed to
generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce
the power demands of some
accessories.
Normally, these actions occur
in steps or levels, without being
noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action,
this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as BATTERY
SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY
VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY.
If this message is displayed, it is
recommended that the driver reduce
the electrical loads as much as
possible. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-49.
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Battery Run-Down
Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle’s
battery.
If any interior or exterior lamp is left
on and the ignition is turned off, the
battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
10 minutes.
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)
The accessory power outlets can be
used to connect electrical equipment,
such as a cellular phone.
The accessory power outlets are
located on the rear of the center
storage console and in the rear cargo
compartment. There may be a power
outlet located inside the instrument
panel storage area below the climate
controls.To use the outlets, remove the
cover. When not in use, always cover
the outlet with the protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended
periods will drain the battery.
Always turn off electrical
equipment when not in use and
do not plug in equipment that
exceeds the maximum 20 ampere
rating.
Certain electrical accessories
may not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
result in blown vehicle or adapter
fuses. If you experience a problem,
see your dealer/retailer for additional
information on the accessory power
outlet.Notice:Adding any electrical
equipment to your vehicle
may damage it or keep other
components from working as
they should. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty.
Check with your dealer/retailer
before adding electrical
equipment.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the installation
instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage
not covered by the warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory
or accessory bracket from the
plug because the power outlets
are designed for accessory power
plugs only.
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Audio System (cont.)
Setting the Clock..............3-65
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System............3-93
Audio System(s)..................3-67
Audio Systems
Radio Reception...............3-92
Theft-Deterrent Feature......3-91
Automatic Climate Control
System...........................3-20
Automatic Door Lock.............. 2-8
Automatic Door Unlock........... 2-8
Automatic Headlamp
System...........................3-13
Automatic Transmission
Fluid...............................5-18
Operation................2-19, 2-22
B
Battery...............................5-30
Electric Power
Management.................3-15
Run-Down Protection.........3-16
Belt Routing, Engine.............6-16
Bluetooth
®..........................3-81
Brake
Emergencies...................... 4-6
Brake Fluid.........................5-28Brakes...............................5-28
Antilock............................. 4-6
Parking...........................2-24
System Warning Light.......3-31
Braking................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies.......... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle..........2-15
Bulb Replacement................5-41
Fog Lamp ........................3-14
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps..............5-40
Halogen Bulbs..................5-39
Headlamp Aiming..............5-36
Headlamps......................5-39
License Plate Lamps.........5-41
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps .........................5-40
Buying New Tires.................5-58
C
Calibration..........................3-47
California
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements................. 5-4
California Fuel....................... 5-6
California Proposition 65
Warning............................ 5-4Camera, Rear Vision............2-31
Canadian Owners..................... ii
Capacities and
Specications...................5-86
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust................2-28
Liftgate............................. 2-9
Winter Driving..................4-25
Care of
Safety Belts.....................5-74
Cargo
Tie Downs .......................2-44
Cargo Cover.......................2-44
Cargo Management System . . . 2-44
CD, MP3 ............................3-75
Center Console Storage........2-42
Chains, Tire........................5-62
Charging System Light..........3-31
Check
Engine Lamp...................3-35
Checking Things Under
the Hood .........................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting........5-78
Child Restraints
Infants and Young
Children.......................1-26
Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children.......1-31
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