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2008 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 ...
2008 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 ...
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...anchored. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator on the seat. 3. Put the child restraint on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. Make sure the release button is ...positioned so you how. 4. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34. 2. Push the latch plate into ...
...anchored. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator on the seat. 3. Put the child restraint on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. Make sure the release button is ...positioned so you how. 4. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34. 2. Push the latch plate into ...
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... problem. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags? {CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for them. The...
... problem. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags? {CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for them. The...
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... vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's directions and refer to turn the vehicle off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: If a child restraint has been installed and the on page 1-51. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle's seatback and ... the child restraint into the seat cushion. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will light and stay lit to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of time. • The right front passenger seat is occupied...
... vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's directions and refer to turn the vehicle off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: If a child restraint has been installed and the on page 1-51. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle's seatback and ... the child restraint into the seat cushion. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will light and stay lit to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of time. • The right front passenger seat is occupied...
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...is lit, it could be enabled, the on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. Restart the vehicle and have outgrown child restraints and for two to three minutes. Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on ..., seat heaters or seat massagers and ask the person to remind you that person. If a person of proper restraint use. 1-68 This will light and stay lit to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat. For some children who has outgrown child...
...is lit, it could be enabled, the on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. Restart the vehicle and have outgrown child restraints and for two to three minutes. Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on ..., seat heaters or seat massagers and ask the person to remind you that person. If a person of proper restraint use. 1-68 This will light and stay lit to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat. For some children who has outgrown child...
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... safety information. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way and start again. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may not have the protection of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment... more information about modifications that can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for some adult size occupants. A thick layer of the airbag(s). This may be wrong with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. 1-69
... safety information. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way and start again. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may not have the protection of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment... more information about modifications that can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for some adult size occupants. A thick layer of the airbag(s). This may be wrong with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. 1-69
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...doing its job, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-33 for more information. Make sure the airbag readiness light is torn or frayed, get... the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer for service. 1-72 Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for more information. If there are working properly. Look for ...
...doing its job, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-33 for more information. Make sure the airbag readiness light is torn or frayed, get... the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer for service. 1-72 Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for more information. If there are working properly. Look for ...
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.... 1-73 Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-33. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in this section. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may have been stressed or damaged. After a very...
.... 1-73 Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-33. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in this section. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may have been stressed or damaged. After a very...
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... Belt Reminders ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Charging System Light ...3-36 Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-37 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light ...3-38 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-39 Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 Tire Pressure Light ...3-40 Malfunction...
... Belt Reminders ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Charging System Light ...3-36 Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-37 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light ...3-38 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-39 Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 Tire Pressure Light ...3-40 Malfunction...
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... occur if the passenger airbag is an airbag readiness light on page 1-55. Airbag Readiness Light There is enabled. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is in motion. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65 for several more. The light tells you start your ...vehicle, and it will flash for more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. This light will sound for several seconds to remind...
... occur if the passenger airbag is an airbag readiness light on page 1-55. Airbag Readiness Light There is enabled. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is in motion. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65 for several more. The light tells you start your ...vehicle, and it will flash for more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. This light will sound for several seconds to remind...
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... ON or OFF, or either the on or off , for a few seconds when the engine is a problem. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or... come on after several seconds as a system check. The airbags in flate). 3-34 Then, after you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will be working properly. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on then, have your vehicle serviced right away. United...
... ON or OFF, or either the on or off , for a few seconds when the engine is a problem. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or... come on after several seconds as a system check. The airbags in flate). 3-34 Then, after you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will be working properly. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on then, have your vehicle serviced right away. United...
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...sitting in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on , be a problem with the airbag system. See your dealer/retailer. Have it is working. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may be certain to help reduce the drain on the battery....3-36 If it means that something may be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are driving, you may have the protection of the airbag(s). If this , including important safety information. If you must ...
...sitting in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on , be a problem with the airbag system. See your dealer/retailer. Have it is working. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may be certain to help reduce the drain on the battery....3-36 If it means that something may be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are driving, you may have the protection of the airbag(s). If this , including important safety information. If you must ...
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... Cigarette Lighter Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Transmission Control Module (TCM) Fuel Storage Control Module Inner Side Rearview Mirror) Instrument Panel Cluster Airbag System Outer Side Rearview Mirror Key Capture Solenoid Steering Wheel Switch Front Driver Door Lock Accessory Power Outlet 2 Body Control Module (BCM)... Air Bag System Washer Pump Accessory Power Outlet 1 Fuel Storage Control Module Rear Closure Body Control Module (VB2) Daytime Running Light Body Control Module (VB1) OnStar® Relays RELAY ACC/RAP RELAY RUN/CRANK Usage Accessory, Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Relay Run...
... Cigarette Lighter Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Transmission Control Module (TCM) Fuel Storage Control Module Inner Side Rearview Mirror) Instrument Panel Cluster Airbag System Outer Side Rearview Mirror Key Capture Solenoid Steering Wheel Switch Front Driver Door Lock Accessory Power Outlet 2 Body Control Module (BCM)... Air Bag System Washer Pump Accessory Power Outlet 1 Fuel Storage Control Module Rear Closure Body Control Module (VB2) Daytime Running Light Body Control Module (VB1) OnStar® Relays RELAY ACC/RAP RELAY RUN/CRANK Usage Accessory, Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Relay Run...
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... ...5-20 Air Conditioning ...3-19, 3-23 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-34 Readiness Light ...3-33 Airbag System ...1-55 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-64 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-61 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-58 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System...
... ...5-20 Air Conditioning ...3-19, 3-23 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-34 Readiness Light ...3-33 Airbag System ...1-55 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-64 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-61 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-58 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System...
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... L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Dome ...Reading ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...License Plate Lamps ...Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...Light Airbag Readiness ...All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Change Engine Oil ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...5-...52 3-17 3-17 1-27 1-43 5-49 2-11 3-33 3-46 3-37 3-37 3-44 3-36 3-45 Light (cont.) Door Ajar ...3-47 Electronic Stabilitrak Program Indicator ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-40 Fog Lamp ...3-45 Gate Ajar ...3-46 Highbeam ...
... L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Dome ...Reading ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...License Plate Lamps ...Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...Light Airbag Readiness ...All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Change Engine Oil ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...5-...52 3-17 3-17 1-27 1-43 5-49 2-11 3-33 3-46 3-37 3-37 3-44 3-36 3-45 Light (cont.) Door Ajar ...3-47 Electronic Stabilitrak Program Indicator ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-40 Fog Lamp ...3-45 Gate Ajar ...3-46 Highbeam ...
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......5-93 Park Brake ...2-28 Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-29 Shifting Out of ...2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-28 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Passing ...4-13 PASS-KEY® III+ Electronic...174; III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-16 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Electrical System ...5-96 Reduced Engine Light ...3-45 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-19 Seat ...1-5 Steering Fluid ...5-31 Windows ...2-13 Privacy ...7-16 Event Data Recorders ...7-16 ...
......5-93 Park Brake ...2-28 Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-29 Shifting Out of ...2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-28 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Passing ...4-13 PASS-KEY® III+ Electronic...174; III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-16 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Electrical System ...5-96 Reduced Engine Light ...3-45 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-19 Seat ...1-5 Steering Fluid ...5-31 Windows ...2-13 Privacy ...7-16 Event Data Recorders ...7-16 ...
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... Your Vehicle ...5-5 Service (cont.) California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-47 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Setting the Clock ...3-53 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-93 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-29 Shifting Out of Park...
... Your Vehicle ...5-5 Service (cont.) California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-47 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Setting the Clock ...3-53 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-93 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-29 Shifting Out of Park...