2010 SATURN AURA warning

In Brief........................................................... 1-1
Instrument Panel
........................................ 1-2
Initial Drive Information
............................... 1-3
Vehicle Features
......................................1-15
Performance and Maintenance
...................1-20
Seats and Restraint System............................. 2-1
Head Restraints
......................................... 2-2
Front Seats
............................................... 2-4
Rear Seats
..............................................2-10
Safety Belts
.............................................2-12
Child Restraints
.......................................2-32
Airbag System
.........................................2-58
Restraint System Check
............................2-75
Features and Controls..................................... 3-1
Keys
........................................................ 3-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 3-8
Windows
.................................................3-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................3-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........3-19
Mirrors
....................................................3-32Universal Home Remote System
................3-34
Storage Areas
.........................................3-41
Sunroof
..................................................3-42
Instrument Panel............................................. 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 4-3
Climate Controls
......................................4-16
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........4-24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................4-39
Audio System(s)
.......................................4-50
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 5-2
Towing
...................................................5-24
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 6-1
Service
..................................................... 6-3
Fuel
......................................................... 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............6-12
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................6-40
Bulb Replacement
....................................6-41
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........6-44
Tires
......................................................6-44
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid
or reduce them.
Dangerindicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
WarningorCautionindicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
{WARNING:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice:This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle’s warranty.A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means
“Do Not,” “Do not do this,”
or “Do not let this happen.”
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specific component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
M:This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
*:This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
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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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A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4-23.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.
C. Driver Shift Control (If Equipped).Automatic
Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission)
on page 3-23.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-25.
E.Windshield Wipers on page 4-5andWindshield
Washer on page 4-6.
F.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
G.Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-29.
H.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.
I.Fog Lamps on page 4-12.
J.Cruise Control on page 4-7.Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 4-39.
K.Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.
L.Horn on page 4-3.
M.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82
(If Equipped).N.Ignition Positions on page 3-19.
O.Climate Control System on page 4-16orAutomatic
Climate Control System on page 4-19.
P.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-7.
Q. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
(Six Speed Transmission) on page 3-23.
R.Audio System(s) on page 4-50.
S.Glove Box on page 3-41.
Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
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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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bg:Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press
again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer
than two seconds to interact with the OnStar
®or
Bluetooth systems.
c:Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
For more information, seeAudio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 4-82.
Bluetooth®
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it
allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s
audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in
the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, seeBluetooth
®on page 4-68.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of
many vehicle systems and enables access to the
personalization menu.
The DIC buttons are
located on the left side
of the steering wheel.
INFO:Press to scroll through the vehicle information
displays.
r:Press to reset some vehicle information displays,
select a personalization setting, or acknowledge a
warning message.
For more information, seeDriver Information Center
(DIC) on page 4-39.
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Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular
telephone.
There are two accessory power outlets. One accessory
power outlet is inside the center storage console and
the other is located on the center storage console below
the climate controls.
To use an outlet, lift the protective cap. The accessory
power outlet is operational at all times.
SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15.
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 release
ton the center console.Filluminates and
the appropriate DIC message displays. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42.
•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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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The vehicle may have an Electronic Stability Control
system that assists with directional control of the vehicle
in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle is started.
•To turn off both traction control and Electronic
Stability Control, press and hold
t, located on
the center console, until
Filluminates and the
appropriate DIC message displays. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 4-42.
•Press and release the button again to turn on both
systems.
For more information, seeElectronic Stability Control
(ESC) on page 5-5.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS).
The Tire Pressure Monitor
alerts you when a
significant reduction in
pressure occurs in one or
more of the vehicle’s tires
by illuminating the low tire
pressure warning light on
the instrument cluster.
The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is
corrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle
are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label
located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar).
SeeLoading the Vehicle on page 5-19.
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