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2009 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-23 Airbag System ...1-42 Restraint System Check ...1-58 ... Vehicle ...4-1 Towing ...4-32 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...16 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Index ...i-1
2009 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-23 Airbag System ...1-42 Restraint System Check ...1-58 ... Vehicle ...4-1 Towing ...4-32 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...16 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Index ...i-1
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I: B: O: #: .: +: Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses }: /: >: 7: F: M: Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid 9: #: !: g: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (...
I: B: O: #: .: +: Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses }: /: >: 7: F: M: Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid 9: #: !: g: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (...
Owner's Manual
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...start to when the vehicle was set to have a remote starting of the climate control system returns after the key is low on fuel, only one 10 minute remote start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Separate the transmitter with a ...CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Check local regulations for any of fuel. The climate control system turns on at , thin object inserted into the notch on the transmitter. Normal operation of vehicles. Remove the old ...
...start to when the vehicle was set to have a remote starting of the climate control system returns after the key is low on fuel, only one 10 minute remote start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Separate the transmitter with a ...CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Check local regulations for any of fuel. The climate control system turns on at , thin object inserted into the notch on the transmitter. Normal operation of vehicles. Remove the old ...
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... engine coolant heater should be plugged in very cold weather (below 0°F (−18°C). If the engine does not start after starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in the cord which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the...
... engine coolant heater should be plugged in very cold weather (below 0°F (−18°C). If the engine does not start after starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in the cord which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the...
Owner's Manual
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... moving forward could move the shift lever into a drive gear while the engine is for passing, and you maintain brake application. It provides the best fuel economy. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see "Skidding" under Loss of...
... moving forward could move the shift lever into a drive gear while the engine is for passing, and you maintain brake application. It provides the best fuel economy. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see "Skidding" under Loss of...
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... Shift Mode. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Unless your foot is firmly on page 4-12. It provides the best fuel economy. If the vehicle has this position, the engine does not connect with the automatic transmission. Features and Controls N (Neutral): In this feature, see "Skidding...
... Shift Mode. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Unless your foot is firmly on page 4-12. It provides the best fuel economy. If the vehicle has this position, the engine does not connect with the automatic transmission. Features and Controls N (Neutral): In this feature, see "Skidding...
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... Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-40 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-40 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-40 Fuel Gage ...3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-41 Audio System(s) Audio System(s) ...3-64 Setting the Clock ...3-65 Radio(s) ...3-67 Using an MP3 ...3-75 XM Radio Messages ...3-79 Navigation...
... Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-40 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-40 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-40 Fuel Gage ...3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-41 Audio System(s) Audio System(s) ...3-64 Setting the Clock ...3-65 Radio(s) ...3-67 Using an MP3 ...3-75 XM Radio Messages ...3-79 Navigation...
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It shows how fast the vehicle is running. Instrument Panel 3-27 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to indicate how the vehicle is going, about how much fuel the vehicle has left, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Base version shown, Canada and Uplevel similar
It shows how fast the vehicle is running. Instrument Panel 3-27 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to indicate how the vehicle is going, about how much fuel the vehicle has left, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Base version shown, Canada and Uplevel similar
Owner's Manual
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...This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your dealer/ retailer. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on . This could damage the emission control system on the vehicle... diagnosing any problem is not running , this light to come on , after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might be covered by the system before any malfunction. Diagnosis and service might not run as...
...This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your dealer/ retailer. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on . This could damage the emission control system on the vehicle... diagnosing any problem is not running , this light to come on , after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might be covered by the system before any malfunction. Diagnosis and service might not run as...
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... Avoid steep uphill grades. Turn the key off, wait at least one or more serious damage to the vehicle: • Make sure to fuel the vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . The condition is changed into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with quality... the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on page 5-8. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to park the vehicle. Reduce vehicle speed. Find a safe place to run as efficiently as designed and may cause:...
... Avoid steep uphill grades. Turn the key off, wait at least one or more serious damage to the vehicle: • Make sure to fuel the vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . The condition is changed into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with quality... the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on page 5-8. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to park the vehicle. Reduce vehicle speed. Find a safe place to run as efficiently as designed and may cause:...
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...a corner or speeding up than half the tank's capacity to empty when the ignition is started. This light also comes on when the fuel tank is on fuel. There is left , but it goes back to fill the tank. When the ignition is on page 5-86. United States Canada... • It takes a little more or less than the gage indicated. When fuel is not working properly: Low Fuel Warning Light • At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off . Instrument Panel 3-41 Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of the vehicle the...
...a corner or speeding up than half the tank's capacity to empty when the ignition is started. This light also comes on when the fuel tank is on fuel. There is left , but it goes back to fill the tank. When the ignition is on page 5-86. United States Canada... • It takes a little more or less than the gage indicated. When fuel is not working properly: Low Fuel Warning Light • At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off . Instrument Panel 3-41 Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of the vehicle the...
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Under certain circumstances, especially when the engine is idling, a delay updating the temperature display is detected. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is normal. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-22 for more ...information. All information appears in the DIC display located in the instrument panel cluster. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is displayed for more information. The DIC also allows some features to be...
Under certain circumstances, especially when the engine is idling, a delay updating the temperature display is detected. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is normal. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-22 for more ...information. All information appears in the DIC display located in the instrument panel cluster. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is displayed for more information. The DIC also allows some features to be...
Owner's Manual
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...setting, compass recalibration on your vehicle. To switch between English and metric measurements, see "Units" later in this section. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for more information. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will ...Panel DIC Buttons 3-43 The buttons are detailed in °F or °C depending on the DIC. The button functions are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set or reset certain functions and to scroll through the following pages. The temperature will also display the ...
...setting, compass recalibration on your vehicle. To switch between English and metric measurements, see "Units" later in this section. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for more information. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will ...Panel DIC Buttons 3-43 The buttons are detailed in °F or °C depending on the DIC. The button functions are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set or reset certain functions and to scroll through the following pages. The temperature will also display the ...
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... be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem. Fuel Range Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays. See "FUEL LEVEL LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. This display shows the approximate average miles per ... stops, this menu item was reset. This number is displayed. This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (L) of fuel used information, press and hold the set/reset button. Each trip odometer can also reset the trip odometer while it is displayed by pressing...
... be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem. Fuel Range Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays. See "FUEL LEVEL LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. This display shows the approximate average miles per ... stops, this menu item was reset. This number is displayed. This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (L) of fuel used information, press and hold the set/reset button. Each trip odometer can also reset the trip odometer while it is displayed by pressing...
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...TIME is off. Blank Display This display shows no information. 3-45 Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press this display, press the trip/fuel button until ELAPSED TIME displays. The engine oil life system will show the amount of time that means 99% of the oil's remaining useful life..., press the set/ reset button while ELAPSED TIME is being shown on , even if another display is displayed. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will return to change the oil on the display, that has passed since the timer was last reset, not...
...TIME is off. Blank Display This display shows no information. 3-45 Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press this display, press the trip/fuel button until ELAPSED TIME displays. The engine oil life system will show the amount of time that means 99% of the oil's remaining useful life..., press the set/ reset button while ELAPSED TIME is being shown on , even if another display is displayed. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will return to change the oil on the display, that has passed since the timer was last reset, not...
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... information button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for compass variance, use the following . Zones 1 through and select the appropriate variance zone. Press the trip/fuel button until PRESS V TO SET COMPASS ZONE: ## displays. 2. It is moving. Do not set it when the vehicle is not a danger. If CAL should be...
... information button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for compass variance, use the following . Zones 1 through and select the appropriate variance zone. Press the trip/fuel button until PRESS V TO SET COMPASS ZONE: ## displays. 2. It is moving. Do not set it when the vehicle is not a danger. If CAL should be...
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...turned on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-41 and Filling the Tank on page 5-11. See Engine Overheating on fuel. HOOD OPEN If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message is no reduction in ON.../RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message stays on for more information. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when your destination. Anytime this message and to your vehicle is turned off. See Engine Overheating on , but the ...
...turned on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-41 and Filling the Tank on page 5-11. See Engine Overheating on fuel. HOOD OPEN If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message is no reduction in ON.../RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message stays on for more information. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when your destination. Anytime this message and to your vehicle is turned off. See Engine Overheating on , but the ...
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...extreme off . See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-33 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. 3-55 STABILITRAK NOT READY If your dealer/retailer as soon... for 30 seconds. A warning light also appears on page 3-35. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-27. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to free it, SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the check engine light on after first driving the ...
...extreme off . See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-33 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. 3-55 STABILITRAK NOT READY If your dealer/retailer as soon... for 30 seconds. A warning light also appears on page 3-35. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-27. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to free it, SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the check engine light on after first driving the ...
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... any of the following occurs: Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following while the vehicle is parked: • The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. • The end of the feature settings menu is compatible with the operation of the vehicle's engine, radio...
... any of the following occurs: Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following while the vehicle is parked: • The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. • The end of the feature settings menu is compatible with the operation of the vehicle's engine, radio...
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... environment, and the vehicle's design all affect how well a vehicle performs. But statistics show that the most important factor, by far, is true for Better Fuel Economy ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunk Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-4 Braking ...4-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-27 Rocking Your Vehicle to...
... environment, and the vehicle's design all affect how well a vehicle performs. But statistics show that the most important factor, by far, is true for Better Fuel Economy ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunk Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-4 Braking ...4-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-27 Rocking Your Vehicle to...