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2004 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag Systems ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features... Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-46 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Headlamp Aiming ...5-52 Bulb Replacement ...5-53 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-60 Tires ...5-62 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-98 Capacities and...
2004 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag Systems ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features... Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-46 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Headlamp Aiming ...5-52 Bulb Replacement ...5-53 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-60 Tires ...5-62 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-98 Capacities and...
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... Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamps Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to lock the column in place. You can raise it to the highest level to tilt the steering wheel is...
... Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamps Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to lock the column in place. You can raise it to the highest level to tilt the steering wheel is...
Owner's Manual
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... be burned out and other drivers won't see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the instrument panel cluster will return by itself when you release it. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located on . When the turn is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident.... Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way towards you to signal a turn or...
... be burned out and other drivers won't see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the instrument panel cluster will return by itself when you release it. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located on . When the turn is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident.... Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way towards you to signal a turn or...
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... on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. Turn the band on , you open the driver's door with the previously listed lamps and lights. For more cycles, hold the lever... down and release it . Put the lever in this position to turn off the wipers. 53 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the ignition off exterior lamps. OO: Put the lever in this position to turn off and the lamps on...
... on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. Turn the band on , you open the driver's door with the previously listed lamps and lights. For more cycles, hold the lever... down and release it . Put the lever in this position to turn off the wipers. 53 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the ignition off exterior lamps. OO: Put the lever in this position to turn off and the lamps on...
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...until you must set the parking brake while the ignition is not in many different driving conditions, but they can make your low-beam headlamps come on. The DRL system will come on. To override the DRL on manual transaxle vehicles, you release the parking brake. The DRL... will stay off , and your high-beam headlamps will come on to the headlamp position, your headlamps will not be on. DRL can be helpful in PARK (P), • the light sensor determines it easier for more information...
...until you must set the parking brake while the ignition is not in many different driving conditions, but they can make your low-beam headlamps come on. The DRL system will come on. To override the DRL on manual transaxle vehicles, you release the parking brake. The DRL... will stay off , and your high-beam headlamps will come on to the headlamp position, your headlamps will not be on. DRL can be helpful in PARK (P), • the light sensor determines it easier for more information...
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... better visibility in the instrument panel above the radio. Push the button to turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. A light on the button will come on . When the high-beam headlamps go off . The system may also turn the fog lamps on when you don't need...fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on or off whenever the high-beam headlamps come on . Fog lamps will be on . Make sure it is dark enough outside, the headlamps will come on top of the instrument panel. Automatic Headlamp System If your vehicle has this feature, use...
... better visibility in the instrument panel above the radio. Push the button to turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. A light on the button will come on . When the high-beam headlamps go off . The system may also turn the fog lamps on when you don't need...fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on or off whenever the high-beam headlamps come on . Fog lamps will be on . Make sure it is dark enough outside, the headlamps will come on top of the instrument panel. Automatic Headlamp System If your vehicle has this feature, use...
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... up. 4-23 They make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on your headlamps even during the day. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert. {CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep hills can be...
... up. 4-23 They make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on your headlamps even during the day. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert. {CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep hills can be...
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...inside and out. It can see as in the daytime. that your night vision. Just as we get older these differences increase. But as your headlamps should be checked regularly for animals. • If you are tired, pull off the road in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. ...can build up only so much road ahead. • In remote areas, watch for proper aim, so should your eyes be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. What you and other vehicles. Keep your eyes contract repeatedly. For example, if you are in a turn or curve. But if you are driving...
...inside and out. It can see as in the daytime. that your night vision. Just as we get older these differences increase. But as your headlamps should be checked regularly for animals. • If you are tired, pull off the road in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. ...can build up only so much road ahead. • In remote areas, watch for proper aim, so should your eyes be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. What you and other vehicles. Keep your eyes contract repeatedly. For example, if you are in a turn or curve. But if you are driving...
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... go a little faster than just idle. This uses less fuel for signaling later on the side of your vehicle, especially any that is in your headlamps. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. {CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your engine only as long as you must. Run your...
... go a little faster than just idle. This uses less fuel for signaling later on the side of your vehicle, especially any that is in your headlamps. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. {CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your engine only as long as you must. Run your...
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-40 Brakes ...5-41 Battery ...5-44 Jump Starting ...5-45 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Headlamp Aiming ...5-52 Bulb Replacement ...5-53 Halogen Bulbs ...5-53 Headlamps ...5-53 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-56 Fog Lamps ...5-57 Sidemarker Lamps ...5-57 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-58 Taillamps, Turn Signal...
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-40 Brakes ...5-41 Battery ...5-44 Jump Starting ...5-45 All-Wheel Drive ...5-51 Headlamp Aiming ...5-52 Bulb Replacement ...5-53 Halogen Bulbs ...5-53 Headlamps ...5-53 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-56 Fog Lamps ...5-57 Sidemarker Lamps ...5-57 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-58 Taillamps, Turn Signal...
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...raise the level to the bottom of lubricant to use. Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlamps may be re-aimed, we recommend that you believe your retailer for service. check and have it . Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at you 'll need to be affected. A fluid loss...;ller plug hole, you (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high-beam headlamps at the factory and should be necessary if it is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be on page 6-4. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should need no further adjustment...
...raise the level to the bottom of lubricant to use. Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlamps may be re-aimed, we recommend that you believe your retailer for service. check and have it . Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at you 'll need to be affected. A fluid loss...;ller plug hole, you (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high-beam headlamps at the factory and should be necessary if it is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be on page 6-4. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should need no further adjustment...
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Headlamps Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. Open the hood. 2. Be sure to use, see Replacement Bulbs on the bulb package. 1. Remove the side marker fasteners. 3. You or others could be injured. Remove the side marker lamp from the body of bulb to read and follow the instructions on page 5-60. Bulb Replacement For the type of the vehicle. 5-53 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Headlamps Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. Open the hood. 2. Be sure to use, see Replacement Bulbs on the bulb package. 1. Remove the side marker fasteners. 3. You or others could be injured. Remove the side marker lamp from the body of bulb to read and follow the instructions on page 5-60. Bulb Replacement For the type of the vehicle. 5-53 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
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4. Rotate the side marker bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5-54 Remove the fasteners from the housing. 5. Remove the side marker housing. 6.
4. Rotate the side marker bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5-54 Remove the fasteners from the housing. 5. Remove the side marker housing. 6.
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Make sure the screwdriver fits through the opening in the top. 7. Lift up the assembly. 5-55 Push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle with the screwdriver to lift the headlamp bracket lower arm. 9. Insert a flat blade screwdriver through the opening in the headlamp bracket lower arm. 8.
Make sure the screwdriver fits through the opening in the top. 7. Lift up the assembly. 5-55 Push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle with the screwdriver to lift the headlamp bracket lower arm. 9. Insert a flat blade screwdriver through the opening in the headlamp bracket lower arm. 8.
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...electrical connector to remove it from the bulb assembly. 11. Insert the bulb assembly into position. 15. Install headlamp assembly fasteners. 4. Push the new bulb into headlamp housing, and rotate clockwise until seated. 5-56 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1. Pull the bulb out... of the Headlamp bulb replacement procedure. 2. Rotate the bulb assembly clockwise until seated. 14. Follow steps 1 through 9 of the bulb socket assembly. 10. Insert headlamp bulb assembly into the bulb socket assembly. 5. Rotate the bulb...
...electrical connector to remove it from the bulb assembly. 11. Insert the bulb assembly into position. 15. Install headlamp assembly fasteners. 4. Push the new bulb into headlamp housing, and rotate clockwise until seated. 5-56 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1. Pull the bulb out... of the Headlamp bulb replacement procedure. 2. Rotate the bulb assembly clockwise until seated. 14. Follow steps 1 through 9 of the bulb socket assembly. 10. Insert headlamp bulb assembly into the bulb socket assembly. 5. Rotate the bulb...
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... connector. 2. Push the new bulb into the side marker lamp housing. 5. Align the lower attachments tabs of the side marker bulb socket. 3. Reach through 3 under Headlamp, or Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps procedure. 2. Rotate the side marker bulb assembly clockwise until seated. 6. Fog Lamps Sidemarker Lamps 1. Remove the bulb and...
... connector. 2. Push the new bulb into the side marker lamp housing. 5. Align the lower attachments tabs of the side marker bulb socket. 3. Reach through 3 under Headlamp, or Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps procedure. 2. Rotate the side marker bulb assembly clockwise until seated. 6. Fog Lamps Sidemarker Lamps 1. Remove the bulb and...
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Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-up Lamps CHMSL Fog Lamps Front Sidemarker Lamps Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps Headlamps High-Beam Low-Beam Rear Turn Signal Lamps Stoplamps and Taillamps Bulb Number 315609442003 W5W12092811 880C12450143 16809425542 3457A1999370 9005 H6309441732 9006 HB409441733 305709441839 305709441839 Windshield ...
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-up Lamps CHMSL Fog Lamps Front Sidemarker Lamps Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps Headlamps High-Beam Low-Beam Rear Turn Signal Lamps Stoplamps and Taillamps Bulb Number 315609442003 W5W12092811 880C12450143 16809425542 3457A1999370 9005 H6309441732 9006 HB409441733 305709441839 305709441839 Windshield ...
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... be dangerous. Notice: The wrong wheel can be injured. See Changing a Flat Tire on your vehicle can also cause problems with new Saturn original equipment parts. Wheel Replacement Replace any of these conditions exist. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for more ...information. 5-75 See your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. This way, you will know the...
... be dangerous. Notice: The wrong wheel can be injured. See Changing a Flat Tire on your vehicle can also cause problems with new Saturn original equipment parts. Wheel Replacement Replace any of these conditions exist. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for more ...information. 5-75 See your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. This way, you will know the...
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... Control Module (ECM), Electronic Throttle Control Fuel Pump Relay Cigar Lighter Front Auxiliary Power Outlet Fog Lamp Relay Rear Defog Relay Horn Relay Left Headlamp Right Headlamp Fuel Injection Premium Radio Amplifier Heated Seats Relays COOL FAN HIGH COOL FAN LOW A/C CLUTCH PWR WDW FRT WIPER RR WIPER WIPER SYSTEM...
... Control Module (ECM), Electronic Throttle Control Fuel Pump Relay Cigar Lighter Front Auxiliary Power Outlet Fog Lamp Relay Rear Defog Relay Horn Relay Left Headlamp Right Headlamp Fuel Injection Premium Radio Amplifier Heated Seats Relays COOL FAN HIGH COOL FAN LOW A/C CLUTCH PWR WDW FRT WIPER RR WIPER WIPER SYSTEM...
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...Data Systems (RDS) ...Theft-Deterrent Feature ...Understanding Radio Reception ...XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation ...2-30, Automatic Headlamp System ...Automatic Transaxle ...Fluid ...Operation ... 3-43 3-43 3-72 3-74 3-75 2-32 3-18 2-15 5-25 2-18 B Backing Up... High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-58 Fog Lamps ...5-57 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-56 Halogen Bulbs ...5-53 Headlamp Aiming ...5-52 Headlamps ...5-53 Replacement Bulbs ...5-60 Sidemarker Lamps ...5-57 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-59 Buying New Tires...
...Data Systems (RDS) ...Theft-Deterrent Feature ...Understanding Radio Reception ...XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation ...2-30, Automatic Headlamp System ...Automatic Transaxle ...Fluid ...Operation ... 3-43 3-43 3-72 3-74 3-75 2-32 3-18 2-15 5-25 2-18 B Backing Up... High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-58 Fog Lamps ...5-57 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-56 Halogen Bulbs ...5-53 Headlamp Aiming ...5-52 Headlamps ...5-53 Replacement Bulbs ...5-60 Sidemarker Lamps ...5-57 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-59 Buying New Tires...