2010 SATURN AURA HYBRID trunk

Instrument Panel..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information....................................1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................1-4
Door Locks....................................................1-6
Trunk Release...............................................1-6
Windows.......................................................1-7
Seat Adjustment.............................................1-7
Second Row Seats.......................................1-10
Safety Belt...................................................1-10
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag.............1-11
Mirror Adjustment.........................................1-11
Steering Wheel Adjustment............................1-12
Interior Lighting............................................1-13
Exterior Lighting...........................................1-14
Windshield Wiper/Washer...............................1-15
Climate Controls...........................................1-16
Vehicle Features.............................................1-17
Radio(s)......................................................1-17
Satellite Radio..............................................1-18
Portable Audio Devices
(Auxiliary Input or USB Port).......................1-18Steering Wheel Controls................................1-19
Bluetooth®...................................................1-19
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................1-20
Cruise Control..............................................1-21
Power Outlets..............................................1-21
Hybrid Features..............................................1-22
Charge/Assist Gage......................................1-22
Fuel Economy Light......................................1-22
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature...............1-23
Regenerative Braking....................................1-23
Battery........................................................1-24
Service.......................................................1-24
Performance and Maintenance.........................1-24
Traction Control System (TCS).......................1-24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)....................1-25
Tire Pressure Monitor....................................1-25
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit....................1-26
Engine Oil Life System..................................1-26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy.....................1-27
Roadside Assistance Program........................1-27
OnStar
®......................................................1-28
Section 1 In Brief
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from
the vehicle.
Press
Kto unlock the
driver door. Press again
within five seconds to
unlock all remaining doors.
Press
Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and hold
Vfor approximately one second to
open the trunk.Press
Land release to locate the vehicle.
Press
Land hold for three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
Lagain to cancel the panic alarm.
SeeKeys on page 3-2andRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 3-4.
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
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Door Locks
Manual Locks
To operate the locks, use the key or the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter from outside the
vehicle, and the manual lock knob from the inside.
SeeDoor Locks on page 3-9.
Power Door Locks
Power door lock switches are located on the front
doors.
Lock or unlock the doors by pressing the inboard or
outboard sides of the switch.
For more information, see:
•Power Door Locks on page 3-9.
Trunk Release
In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE
transmitter, there is a remote release
Vbutton located
on the driver door near the map pocket.
For more information seeTrunk on page 3-12.
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Second Row Seats
Rear Seat
Either side of the seatback can be folded down.
Pull up on the seatback strap while folding the seatback
down to allow access to the trunk.
For more information, seeRear Seats on page 2-9.
Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
•Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-11.
•How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-16.
•Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-24.
•Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2-42.
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Battery
This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and a 36-volt
hybrid battery system.
The 36-volt battery is located behind the rear seat, in
the trunk. If the vehicle is to be stored for an extended
period of time, it should be driven at least every two
months or the 36-volt hybrid battery can be permanently
damaged. If a new 36-volt hybrid battery system is
needed, see your dealer/retailer. For important
information about the 36-volt hybrid battery, seeBattery
on page 6-34.
Service
Never try to do your own service on hybrid components.
You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged
if you try to do your own service work. Service and
repair of these hybrid components should only be
performed by a trained service technician with the
proper knowledge and tools. SeeDoing Your Own
Service Work on page 6-4
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The
system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is
started.
•To turn off traction control, press and releaseton
the vertical surface in front of the center console
armrest.
Filluminates and the appropriate DIC
message displays. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 4-41.
•Press and release the button again to turn on
traction control.
For more information, seeTraction Control System
(TCS) on page 5-7.
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To lower the rear seatback, pull up on the seatback
strap while folding the seatback down. This allows
access to the trunk.
To raise the rear seatback pull the seatback up and
make sure it latches. Push and pull on the seatback to
be sure it is locked in position. Make sure that the
safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in all
three positions.
{WARNING:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly
attached, or twisted will not provide the protection
needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt
could be seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and attached, and are
not twisted.
{WARNING:
If either seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they
are locked.
When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the
upright locked position.
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Keys...............................................................3-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................3-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................3-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................3-7
Doors and Locks.............................................3-9
Door Locks....................................................3-9
Power Door Locks..........................................3-9
Door Ajar Reminder........................................3-9
Delayed Locking...........................................3-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................3-11
Lockout Protection........................................3-12
Trunk..........................................................3-12
Windows........................................................3-14
Power Windows............................................3-15
Sun Visors...................................................3-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................3-17
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................3-17
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer.............3-19
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation.................................................3-19Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................3-21
New Vehicle Break-In....................................3-21
Ignition Positions..........................................3-21
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................3-22
Starting the Engine (Automatic Engine
Start/Stop)................................................3-22
Engine Coolant Heater..................................3-26
Automatic Transmission Operation...................3-27
Parking Brake..............................................3-29
Regenerative Braking....................................3-30
Shifting Into Park..........................................3-30
Shifting Out of Park......................................3-32
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................3-32
Engine Exhaust............................................3-33
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................3-34
Mirrors...........................................................3-35
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................3-35
Outside Power Mirrors...................................3-35
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................3-36
Storage Areas................................................3-36
Glove Box...................................................3-36
Cupholders..................................................3-36
Center Console Storage.................................3-37
Convenience Net..........................................3-37
Sunroof.........................................................3-37
Section 3 Features and Controls
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The high-beam headlamps, parking lamps, and back-up
lamps may come on each time
Kis pressed. See
“EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 4-45for additional information.
Pressing
Kon the RKE transmitter disarms the
content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 3-17.
V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold for
about one second to unlock the trunk. The trunk can be
opened with the transmitter when the vehicle speed
is less than 3 km/h (2 mph) or when the ignition is off.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
to locate the vehicle. The horn sounds three times
and the headlamps and turn signals flash three times.
Press and hold
Lfor about three seconds to initiate the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and the headlamps
and turn signals flash for 30 seconds. Press
Lagain
to cancel the panic alarm.
Programming Transmitters
to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will
work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased and programmed through your
dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters
must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is
programmed. Each vehicle can have up to four
transmitters programmed to it.
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