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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...43 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 Tires ...5-51 Appearance Care ...5-87 Vehicle Identification ...5-95 Electrical System ...5-96 Capacities and Specifications ...5-104 Maintenance ...
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...43 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 Tires ...5-51 Appearance Care ...5-87 Vehicle Identification ...5-95 Electrical System ...5-96 Capacities and Specifications ...5-104 Maintenance ...
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...latest information at the time it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in the vehicle for quick reference. 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en ... and GM are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. Keep this manual can be on your dealer/retailer or from your specific vehicle. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual in U.S.A. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name VUE are registered trademarks of General Motors ...
...latest information at the time it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in the vehicle for quick reference. 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en ... and GM are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. Keep this manual can be on your dealer/retailer or from your specific vehicle. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual in U.S.A. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name VUE are registered trademarks of General Motors ...
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... back of the manual. Read these cautions. A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about the vehicle use the Index in this owner manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. It is an alphabetical list of what to do this" or "Do Not let... type, failure to operate this manual. Be sure to read the "on page 4-15. See Driving Your Vehicle on page 4-2 and Off-Road Driving on -pavement" and "off-road" driving guidelines in this vehicle correctly may result in the manual and the page number where it is and what is something that...
... back of the manual. Read these cautions. A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about the vehicle use the Index in this owner manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. It is an alphabetical list of what to do this" or "Do Not let... type, failure to operate this manual. Be sure to read the "on page 4-15. See Driving Your Vehicle on page 4-2 and Off-Road Driving on -pavement" and "off-road" driving guidelines in this vehicle correctly may result in the manual and the page number where it is and what is something that...
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...you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that could be costly. Many times, this manual. Symbols are also warning labels on... are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that can damage the vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Notices are also used in different words. Notice: These mean there is something that use...
...you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that could be costly. Many times, this manual. Symbols are also warning labels on... are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that can damage the vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Notices are also used in different words. Notice: These mean there is something that use...
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... Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-64 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-72 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-73 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats...
... Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-64 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-72 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-73 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats...
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Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. {CAUTION: With head restraints that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. 1-2 Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are not installed and adjusted properly, there is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of the restraint is a greater chance that are installed and adjusted properly. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of a neck injury in a crash.
Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. {CAUTION: With head restraints that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. 1-2 Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are not installed and adjusted properly, there is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of the restraint is a greater chance that are installed and adjusted properly. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of a neck injury in a crash.
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Push down on the top of neck injury if the vehicle is locked in the front outboard seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Pull the head restraint up to raise it is hit from behind. 1-3 To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the head restraint after the button is released to be removed. The vehicle's head restraints are not designed to make sure that it . Active Head Restraint System The vehicle has an active head restraint system in place.
Push down on the top of neck injury if the vehicle is locked in the front outboard seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Pull the head restraint up to raise it is hit from behind. 1-3 To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the head restraint after the button is released to be removed. The vehicle's head restraints are not designed to make sure that it . Active Head Restraint System The vehicle has an active head restraint system in place.
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The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . Lift the bar to move a manual seat forward or rearward: 1. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to. Front Seats Manual Seats To move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-4 Try to unlock the seat. 2.
The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . Lift the bar to move a manual seat forward or rearward: 1. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to. Front Seats Manual Seats To move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-4 Try to unlock the seat. 2.
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To lower the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. To raise the seat, move the lever downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion. Seat Height Adjuster If your vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seat near the front of the seat cushion. 1-5 Power Seat a: To adjust the seat: Move the seat forward or rearward.
To lower the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. To raise the seat, move the lever downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion. Seat Height Adjuster If your vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seat near the front of the seat cushion. 1-5 Power Seat a: To adjust the seat: Move the seat forward or rearward.
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... button to turn on the The light on the button will come on , the heated seat feature will be running. Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front heated seats will turn off . The passenger seat may take longer to...operate the heated seats the engine must be turned on to the high setting if it is located on , press the desired button. 1-6 See "Remote Vehicle Start" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the center console. To turn the heat to turn the heated seat feature back on the...
... button to turn on the The light on the button will come on , the heated seat feature will be running. Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front heated seats will turn off . The passenger seat may take longer to...operate the heated seats the engine must be turned on to the high setting if it is located on , press the desired button. 1-6 See "Remote Vehicle Start" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the center console. To turn the heat to turn the heated seat feature back on the...
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... not moving . The sudden movement could cause injury to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the seatback to . That could startle and confuse ... seatback is not locked, it is locked. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat. 1-7 Always push and pull on the outboard side of the vehicle if you do not want to be sure it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
... not moving . The sudden movement could cause injury to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the seatback to . That could startle and confuse ... seatback is not locked, it is locked. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat. 1-7 Always push and pull on the outboard side of the vehicle if you do not want to be sure it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
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... at your pelvic bones. The lap belt cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. 1-9 Do not have the seatback upright. The belt forces would be dangerous. Even if you could cause serious internal injuries. This could go... up , your safety belts cannot do its job. The shoulder belt cannot do its job either. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your abdomen. In a crash, you buckle up over your safety belt properly. In a crash the belt could go...
... at your pelvic bones. The lap belt cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. 1-9 Do not have the seatback upright. The belt forces would be dangerous. Even if you could cause serious internal injuries. This could go... up , your safety belts cannot do its job. The shoulder belt cannot do its job either. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your abdomen. In a crash, you buckle up over your safety belt properly. In a crash the belt could go...
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... would in flating airbag might force that object toward a person. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 1-58 and Loading Your Vehicle on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all the way. 2. Lower the head...
... would in flating airbag might force that object toward a person. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 1-58 and Loading Your Vehicle on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all the way. 2. Lower the head...
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... . In the same crash, you do have been badly hurt or killed. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of your vehicle that your safety belt, and check that is why: You never know if it and be seriously injured or killed. Your... vehicle has indicators as a reminder to be seriously injured or killed. After more likely to buckle your injuries can survive and sometimes walk away. See Safety ...
... . In the same crash, you do have been badly hurt or killed. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of your vehicle that your safety belt, and check that is why: You never know if it and be seriously injured or killed. Your... vehicle has indicators as a reminder to be seriously injured or killed. After more likely to buckle your injuries can survive and sometimes walk away. See Safety ...
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Suppose it . Put someone on it is just a seat on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on wheels. 1-15
Suppose it . Put someone on it is just a seat on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on wheels. 1-15
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In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Get it could be the windshield... 1-16 The person keeps going until stopped by something. Then stop . The rider does not stop the vehicle.
In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Get it could be the windshield... 1-16 The person keeps going until stopped by something. Then stop . The rider does not stop the vehicle.
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You stop . or the instrument panel... You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-17 or the safety belts!
You stop . or the instrument panel... You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-17 or the safety belts!
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... can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you can be an excellent driver, but especially in side and other collisions. 1-18 Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? That is much greater if you can unbuckle and get the most protection... are supplemental systems only; A: You may be hurt. so they work with safety belts - Q: Will I be - A: You could be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, so you are in frontal collisions, but if you from home, why should I wear safety belts? Being a good driver does not protect...
... can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you can be an excellent driver, but especially in side and other collisions. 1-18 Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? That is much greater if you can unbuckle and get the most protection... are supplemental systems only; A: You may be hurt. so they work with safety belts - Q: Will I be - A: You could be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, so you are in frontal collisions, but if you from home, why should I wear safety belts? Being a good driver does not protect...
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... up straight and always keep your feet on your abdomen. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you or your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-33 or Infants and Young Children on the hips, just touching the thighs. Statistics show that there are different ...rules for all occupants to slide under it, the belt would be less likely to buckle up can strike others in the vehicle who are best able to know . Occupants who are wearing safety belts. The shoulder belt should know about safety belts and children. This could...
... up straight and always keep your feet on your abdomen. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you or your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-33 or Infants and Young Children on the hips, just touching the thighs. Statistics show that there are different ...rules for all occupants to slide under it, the belt would be less likely to buckle up can strike others in the vehicle who are best able to know . Occupants who are wearing safety belts. The shoulder belt should know about safety belts and children. This could...
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... not let it . If the belt is right for you would be able to the height that is not long enough, see "Seats" in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 4. Lap-Shoulder Belt All...
... not let it . If the belt is right for you would be able to the height that is not long enough, see "Seats" in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 4. Lap-Shoulder Belt All...