2010 SATURN AURA HYBRID trunk release

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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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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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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Lockout Protection
This feature prevents the driver door from being locked
using the power door locks, if the key is left in the
ignition and a door is open.
Press the power door lock switch to lock all the doors
and then unlock the driver door.
Press and hold the power door lock switch for more
than three seconds to override this feature.
If the key is removed from the ignition, or if the manual
door lock or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is used, the key could still be locked inside
the vehicle. Always remember to take the key with you.
Trunk
To open the trunk from the outside, press the trunk
release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
{WARNING:
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or
trunk/hatch open:
•Close all of the windows.
•Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
•Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
•If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine Exhaust on page 3-33.
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Remote Trunk Release
Press the button located
on the driver’s door near
the map pocket to open the
trunk.
The trunk can only be opened while the vehicle is in
P (Park).
To close the trunk use the pullstrap located on the
trunk lid.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release handle is only
intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. This
handle glows following exposure to light. Pull the
release handle up to open the trunk from the inside.
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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
Information Center (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 4-41.
Battery Run-Down Protection
The battery run-down feature is designed to protect the
vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading lamps, or dome
lamp) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the
battery run-down protection system automatically shuts
the lamp off after 20 minutes. This prevents draining
of the battery.
To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following:
•Open any door.
•Press any Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
button.
•Press the power door lock switch.
•Press the remote trunk release.
•Turn the lamp that was left on to off and then to on
again.
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