2009 SATURN VUE power steering

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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Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different
positions.
To shift out of P (Park), turn the
ignition to ON/RUN and apply
the regular brake pedal.
Notice:Using a tool to force the
key to turn in the ignition could
cause damage to the switch or
break the key. Use the correct key,
make sure it is all the way in, and
turn it only with your hand. If the
key cannot be turned by hand,
see your dealer/retailer.LOCK/OFF:This position locks the
ignition. It also locks the steering
wheel and the transmission. The key
can only be removed in LOCK/OFF.
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
to turn the ignition switch to
LOCK/OFF.
The steering can bind with the
wheels turned off center. If this
happens, move the steering wheel
from right to left while turning the key
to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this doesn’t
work, the vehicle needs service.
ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY):This is
the position in which you can operate
the electrical accessories or items
plugged into the accessory power
outlets.
Use this position if the vehicle must
be pushed or towed.ON/RUN:This position can be used
to operate the electrical accessories
and to display some instrument
panel cluster warning and indicator
lights. The switch stays in this
position when the engine is running.
The transmission is also unlocked in
this position. If you leave the key in
the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
positions with the engine off, the
battery could be drained. You may
not be able to start the vehicle if the
battery is allowed to drain for an
extended period of time.
START:This is the position that
starts the engine. When the engine
starts, release the key. The ignition
switch returns to ON/RUN for driving.
A warning tone will sound when the
driver door is opened, the ignition is
in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
and the key is in the ignition.
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel OverviewInstrument 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........................3-12Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)....................3-13
Automatic Headlamp
System.............................3-13
Fog Lamps.........................3-14
Instrument Panel
Brightness.........................3-14
Dome Lamp........................3-14
Entry Lighting......................3-14
Reading Lamps...................3-15
Electric Power
Management.....................3-15
Battery Run-Down
Protection.........................3-16
Accessory Power Outlet(s). . . .3-16
Climate ControlsClimate Control System........3-17
Automatic Climate
Control System..................3-20
Outlet Adjustment................3-24
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter...........................3-24
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators...................3-26
Instrument Panel Cluster.......3-27
Speedometer and
Odometer.........................3-28
Trip Odometer.....................3-28
Tachometer........................3-28
Safety Belt Reminders..........3-28
Airbag Readiness Light.........3-29
Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator.................3-30
Charging System Light.........3-31
Brake System
Warning Light....................3-31
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light...........3-32
Power Steering
Warning Lights..................3-33
Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light...........3-33
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light. . . .3-33
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light....................3-34
Tire Pressure Light..............3-34
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp..................3-35
Oil Pressure Light................3-37
Change Engine Oil Light.......3-38
Security Light......................3-38
Fog Lamp Light...................3-38
Cruise Control Light.............3-38
Reduced Engine
Power Light......................3-39
Highbeam On Light..............3-39
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Indicator Light..........3-39
Low Washer Fluid
Warning Light....................3-40
All-Wheel Drive
Disabled Light...................3-40
Gate Ajar Light....................3-40
Door Ajar Light....................3-40
Service Vehicle Soon Light.....3-40
Fuel Gage..........................3-41
Low Fuel Warning Light........3-41Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information
Center (DIC).....................3-42
DIC Operation and Displays. . .3-42
DIC Compass.....................3-47
DIC Warnings and
Messages.........................3-49
DIC Vehicle Customization.....3-57
Audio System(s)Audio System(s)..................3-64
Setting the Clock.................3-65
Radio(s).............................3-67
Using an MP3.....................3-75
XM Radio Messages............3-79
Navigation/Radio System......3-81
Bluetooth
®..........................3-81
Theft-Deterrent Feature........3-91
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls............................3-92
Radio Reception..................3-92
Fixed Mast Antenna.............3-93
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System................3-93
Chime Level Adjustment.......3-93
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Power Steering Warning
Lights
For 4-cylinder vehicles with Electric
Power Steering (EPS), this light
comes on briey when the ignition
is turned to ON/RUN as a check
to show it is working.
If it does not come on have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer/
retailer.
If the EPS light stays on, or comes
on while driving, the EPS system
may not be working. If this happens,
see your dealer/retailer for service.
Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light
The Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light shows one of these
two symbols.
This light comes on briey as the
engine is started. If it does not come
on have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer.
It also comes on when the Traction
Control System (TCS) has been
turned off or when the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) is not ready.
If there is a problem with the TCS
or the ESP, this light and the TCS
warning light comes on at the
same time. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-8and
StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-7
for more information.
StabiliTrak®Indicator
Light
The StabiliTrak®light comes on
briey as the engine is started.
If it does not come on have
the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
This light ashes while the
StabiliTrack or the Traction Control
System (TCS) is working. The light
comes on when the ESP has been
turned off and if there is a problem
with the StabiliTrak or the TCS.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-8andStabiliTrak
®System
on page 4-7for more information.
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REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB
BATTERY
This message displays if a Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
battery is low. The battery needs
to be replaced in the transmitter.
See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-4.
SERVICE A/C
(Air Conditioning) SYSTEM
This message displays when there
is a problem detected in the air
conditioning system. Have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer/
retailer.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when
there is a problem with the airbag
system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer immediately.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 3-29for more information.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with
the brake system warning light if
there is a problem with the brake
system or when the brake uid level
is low. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 3-31. Have the brake
system serviced by your dealer/
retailer as soon as possible.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
If the vehicle has electric power
steering, this message displays if
a problem has been detected with
the power steering. SeeSteering
on page 4-9for more information.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there
has been a problem detected with
StabiliTrak
®. A warning light also
appears on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeStabiliTrak
®Indicator
Light on page 3-33. SeeStabiliTrak®
System on page 4-7for more
information.If this message turns on while you
are driving, pull off the road as soon
as possible and stop carefully. Try
resetting the system by turning the
ignition off and then back on. If this
message still stays on or turns back
on again while you are driving, your
vehicle needs service. Have the
system inspected by your dealer/
retailer as soon as possible.
SERVICE TIRE MONITORING
SYSTEM
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
TPMS is not working properly.
The tire pressure light also ashes
and then remains on during the
same ignition cycle. SeeTire
Pressure Light on page 3-34.
Several conditions may cause
this message to appear. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 5-53for more information.
If the warning comes on and stays
on, there may be a problem with the
TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.
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Audio Steering Wheel
Controls
Some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
They include the following:
+/−(Next/Previous):Press and
release to go to the next or the
previous preset radio station or
CD track.
K(End Call):For vehicles with
the OnStar®system, press to end a
Hands-Free call, an OnStar®call,
cancel an incoming call, or end
the Advisor Playback.
For vehicles with Bluetooth
®,
press to end a call, or cancel an
incoming call.
v+v−(Volume):Move the
thumbwheel up or down to increase
or to decrease the volume.
J0(Call/Mute):Press and
release to mute the system. Press
it again to turn the sound back on.
For vehicles with OnStar
®or
Bluetooth systems, press and
hold for longer than two seconds
to interact with those systems.
SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-33
andBluetooth®on page 3-81in this
manual for more information.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as cell
phone chargers, vehicle
convenience accessories, and
external electronic devices are
plugged into the accessory power
outlet. If there is interference or
static, unplug the item from the
accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere
with each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during the
day, and then reduce these levels
during the night. Static can also
occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try
reducing the treble on the radio.
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Press and release this button to turn
off TCS. The TCS warning light will
be displayed on the instrument panel
cluster. The traction control system
can be turned back on by pressing
the TCS/StabiliTrak button.
If the system is limiting wheel spin
when the button is pressed, the
system will not turn off until there is
no longer a current need to limit
wheel spin. The system can
be turned back on at any time by
pressing the button again. If the TCS
light does not come on, TCS may
not be functioning properly and
the vehicle should be serviced at
your dealer/retailer.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer
accessories can affect the vehicle’s
performance. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 5-3for
more information.All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
System
If the vehicle has all-wheel drive
(AWD), the AWD system operates
automatically without any action
required by the driver. If the front
drive wheels begin to slip, the rear
wheels will automatically begin to
drive the vehicle as required. There
may be a slight engagement noise
during hard use but this is normal.
This light is located on the
instrument panel cluster.
It will come on and stay on to
indicate there may be a problem
with the drive system and service is
required. If the light stays on, it must
be reset. To reset the light, turn the
ignition off and then back on again.
If the light stays on, see your
dealer/retailer for service.If the vehicle is exposed to extended
heavy AWD usage, the AWD system
will shut off to protect the system
from overheating. When the system
cools down, the AWD system will
activate again automatically; this
cool-down can take up to 20 minutes
depending on outside temperature
and vehicle use.
Steering
Electric Power Steering
If the vehicle has the electric power
steering system and the engine
stalls while driving, the power
steering assist system will continue
to operate until you are able to
stop the vehicle. If power steering
assist is lost because the electric
power steering system is not
functioning, the vehicle can be
steered but it will take more effort.
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