2010 SATURN AURA trunk

Instrument Panel..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information....................................1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................1-4
Door Locks....................................................1-5
Trunk Release...............................................1-5
Windows.......................................................1-5
Seat Adjustment.............................................1-6
Second Row Seats.........................................1-8
Safety Belt....................................................1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag...............1-9
Mirror Adjustment.........................................1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment............................1-11
Interior Lighting............................................1-11
Exterior Lighting...........................................1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer...............................1-12
Climate Controls...........................................1-13
Transmission................................................1-14Vehicle Features.............................................1-15
Radio(s)......................................................1-15
Satellite Radio..............................................1-17
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or
USB Port)................................................1-17
Steering Wheel Controls................................1-17
Bluetooth
®...................................................1-18
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................1-18
Cruise Control..............................................1-19
Power Outlets..............................................1-20
Performance and Maintenance.........................1-20
Traction Control System (TCS).......................1-20
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)....................1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor....................................1-21
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit....................1-22
Engine Oil Life System..................................1-22
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)................................1-22
Driving for Better Fuel Economy.....................1-23
Roadside Assistance Program........................1-23
OnStar
®......................................................1-24
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 3-3.
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
hold
/until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
The doors will be locked and the climate control system
may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.
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Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
•Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
/until the parking lamps turn off.
•Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
•Turn the ignition switch out of LOCK/OFF position
and then back to LOCK/OFF.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 3-5.
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 3-8.
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 3-8.
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 3-11.
Windows
On vehicles with power
windows, the switches
are on the driver door
armrest.
Each passenger door has a switch that controls only
that window.
Press the front of the switch to open the window.
Pull the switch up to close it.
For more information, seePower Windows on
page 3-14.
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Heated Seats (If Equipped)
Press the top of the switch to turn the feature on to the
high heat setting. The indicator light (2) will be lit.
Press the top of the switch again to go to the low heat
setting. The indicator light (1) will be lit.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature off.
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.
SeeSplit Folding Rear Seat on page 2-10
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Rear Seats
Split Folding Rear Seat
With this feature, either side of the seatback can be
folded down for more cargo space.
Before folding a seatback, make sure the front seat is
not reclined. If it is, the rear seatback will not fold down
all the way.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety belts
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts
and return them to their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.
To lower the rear seatback, pull up on the seatback
strap while folding the seatback down. This allows
access to the trunk.
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Keys...............................................................3-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................3-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................3-3
Remote Vehicle Start......................................3-5
Doors and Locks.............................................3-8
Door Locks....................................................3-8
Power Door Locks..........................................3-8
Door Ajar Reminder........................................3-8
Delayed Locking.............................................3-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................3-9
Rear Door Security Locks..............................3-10
Lockout Protection........................................3-10
Trunk..........................................................3-11
Windows........................................................3-13
Power Windows............................................3-14
Sun Visors...................................................3-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................3-15
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................3-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer.............3-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation.................................................3-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................3-19
New Vehicle Break-In....................................3-19
Ignition Positions..........................................3-19
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................3-20Starting the Engine.......................................3-20
Engine Coolant Heater..................................3-22
Automatic Transmission Operation
(Six Speed Transmission)...........................3-23
Parking Brake..............................................3-26
Shifting Into Park..........................................3-27
Shifting Out of Park......................................3-28
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................3-29
Engine Exhaust............................................3-30
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................3-31
Mirrors...........................................................3-32
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................3-32
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................3-32
Compass.....................................................3-33
Outside Power Mirrors...................................3-34
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................3-34
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................3-34
Universal Home Remote System......................3-34
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With Three Round LED)............................3-35
Storage Areas................................................3-41
Glove Box...................................................3-41
Cupholders..................................................3-41
Center Console Storage.................................3-41
Convenience Net..........................................3-42
Sunroof.........................................................3-42
Section 3 Features and Controls
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Q(Lock):Press to lock all the doors. The interior
lamps turn off after all of the doors are closed. If enabled
through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the
remote lock feedback can be programmed to have the
horn chirp and/or the turn signals flash to confirm
locking. See “LOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4-46for more
information.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 3-16.
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock the driver door.
Press
Kagain within five seconds to unlock all remaining
doors. The interior lamps turn on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled
through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can be
programmed to have the horn chirp and/or the turn
signals flash to confirm unlocking. See “UNLOCK HORN”
and “LIGHT FLASH” underDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 4-46for more information.
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 4-46for additional information.
Pressing
Kon the RKE transmitter disarms the content
theft-deterrent system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 3-16.
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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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.
WARNING: (Continued)
WARNING: (Continued)
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 3-30.
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