2010 SATURN AURA HYBRID lane assist

Steering
If 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.
If you turn the steering wheel in either direction several
times until it stops, or hold the steering wheel in the
stopped position for an extended amount of time, you
may notice a reduced amount of power steering assist.
The normal amount of power steering assist should return
shortly after a few normal steering movements.
The electric power steering system does not require
regular maintenance. If you suspect steering system
problems, contact your dealer/retailer for service repairs.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-41.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires
and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is
banked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed is
the one factor that can be controlled.If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering
the curve, while the front wheels are straight.
Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through
the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to
accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate
gently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out
from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked
cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can
be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. But
sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no
room. That is the time for evasive action — steering
around the problem.
The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply the brakes. SeeBraking on page 5-3.
It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a
collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or
right depending on the space available.
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Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
•Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
•Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
•Going down steep or long hills, shift to a
lower gear.
{WARNING:
If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so
hot that they would not work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.
{WARNING:
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition
off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the
work of slowing down and they could get so hot
that they would not work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Always have the engine running
and the vehicle in gear when going downhill.
•Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds
that let you stay in your own lane.
•Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your
lane (stalled car, accident).
•Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks
area, winding roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Your vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit.
SeeTire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 6-66.
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 6-43. If air 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 flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. 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 flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place and stopping.
Then do this:
1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
2. Park your vehicle. Set the parking brake firmly and
put the shift lever in P (Park). SeeShifting Into Park
on page 3-30.
3. Turn off the engine.
4. Inspect the flat tire.
If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has
damaged sidewalls, or has a puncture larger than a
1⁄4inch (6 mm), the tire is too severely damaged for
the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 8-7.
If the tire has a puncture less than a
1⁄4inch (6 mm)
in the tread area of the tire, seeTire Sealant and
Compressor Kit on page 6-66.
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Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 2-2
Heated Seats............................................... 2-5
Power Lift Seat............................................. 2-9
Power Lumbar .............................................. 2-5
Power Seats................................................. 2-4
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 2-6
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 2-9
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................2-49
Right Front Seat Position..............................2-52
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the
Vehicle.......................................................2-39
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint......2-39
Security
Light..........................................................4-34
Service........................................................... 6-3
Accessories and Modifications......................... 6-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 6-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 6-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................4-31
Parts Identification Label...............................6-81
Publications Ordering Information...................8-15
Scheduling Appointments................................ 8-9
Service Bulletins.............................................8-16
Service Manuals.............................................8-15
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance...... 8-8
Services Provided............................................. 8-8Services Specific to Canadian Purchased
Vehicles....................................................... 8-8
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............2-71
Setting the Clock....................................1-18, 4-52
Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble).............4-56
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................6-80
Shifting
Out of Park................................................3-32
Shifting Into Park............................................3-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................2-26
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 4-4
Skidding........................................................5-12
Specifications and Capacities............................6-92
Speedometer..................................................4-23
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 2-9
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 3-7
Starter Switch Check........................................ 7-8
Starting the Engine.........................................3-22
Starting the Vehicle........................................... 1-5
Steering........................................................5-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................5-10
Steering Tips..................................................5-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................4-80
Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic..................... 4-3
Storage Areas
Center Console...........................................3-37
Convenience Net.........................................3-37
Cupholders.................................................3-36
Glove Box..................................................3-36
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