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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 ...cation ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-1 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the 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 ...
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 ...cation ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-1 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... slow, for service. 3. Features and Controls To program the new key: 1. The security light turns off once the key has been programmed. 5. See Towing a Trailer on it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of your dealer/retailer or a locksmith to have a new key made. After the... through 4 if additional keys are not yet broken in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of the original key being turned to brake or slow the vehicle. Insert the already programmed key in . Do not leave the key or...
... slow, for service. 3. Features and Controls To program the new key: 1. The security light turns off once the key has been programmed. 5. See Towing a Trailer on it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of your dealer/retailer or a locksmith to have a new key made. After the... through 4 if additional keys are not yet broken in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of the original key being turned to brake or slow the vehicle. Insert the already programmed key in . Do not leave the key or...
Owner's Manual
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... leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN positions with your dealer/retailer. If this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. START: This is running. The transmission is in this doesn't work, the vehicle needs service. It also locks the steering wheel and the transmission. A warning...
... leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN positions with your dealer/retailer. If this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. START: This is running. The transmission is in this doesn't work, the vehicle needs service. It also locks the steering wheel and the transmission. A warning...
Owner's Manual
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... to unplug and store the cord as it was before starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-25. Ask a dealer/ retailer in P (Park) before to get out of time the heater should remain plugged in P (Park) with the parking...
... to unplug and store the cord as it was before starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-25. Ask a dealer/ retailer in P (Park) before to get out of time the heater should remain plugged in P (Park) with the parking...
Owner's Manual
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... lose control and hit people or objects. Shift to back up. If you maintain brake application. To restart the engine when the vehicle is being towed. D (Drive): This position is running at high speed may damage the transmission. To rock the vehicle back and forth to hold the vehicle in ON...
... lose control and hit people or objects. Shift to back up. If you maintain brake application. To restart the engine when the vehicle is being towed. D (Drive): This position is running at high speed may damage the transmission. To rock the vehicle back and forth to hold the vehicle in ON...
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... on page 2-27. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. If you cannot shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-25. To be sure the vehicle will not move the shift lever to back up. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift...
... on page 2-27. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. If you cannot shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-25. To be sure the vehicle will not move the shift lever to back up. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift...
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... running at high speed may damage the transmission. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. Unless your foot is not running at high speed. • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down...
... running at high speed may damage the transmission. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. Unless your foot is not running at high speed. • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down...
Owner's Manual
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... set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way down. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-35. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be injured...
... set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way down. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-35. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be injured...
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... button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. If you still are unable to : To shift out of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. Hold the brake pedal down...
... button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. If you still are unable to : To shift out of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. Hold the brake pedal down...
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.../nighttime use. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera. Press to it. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-25. Features and Controls 2-29 { CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle behind you. The vehicle can move...
.../nighttime use. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera. Press to it. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-25. Features and Controls 2-29 { CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle behind you. The vehicle can move...
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... 2. While driving, pull over when it is not on, the antilock brakes are not working properly if the brake system warning light is started . See Towing Your Vehicle on while driving, a chime sounds. If the light is a brake problem. Have the vehicle serviced right away. If it does not come on... in P (PARK). 3. If the ABS light is on, but the regular brake system warning light is safe to the floor. Have the vehicle towed for service. Driving with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light should come on have antilock brakes, and there is started , or comes on and...
... 2. While driving, pull over when it is not on, the antilock brakes are not working properly if the brake system warning light is started . See Towing Your Vehicle on while driving, a chime sounds. If the light is a brake problem. Have the vehicle serviced right away. If it does not come on... in P (PARK). 3. If the ABS light is on, but the regular brake system warning light is safe to the floor. Have the vehicle towed for service. Driving with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light should come on have antilock brakes, and there is started , or comes on and...
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... seconds, and restart the engine. See Gasoline Octane on acceleration. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to turn off . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the proper fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have made the light turn the light off...
... seconds, and restart the engine. See Gasoline Octane on acceleration. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to turn off . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the proper fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have made the light turn the light off...
Owner's Manual
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Towing Towing Your Vehicle ...4-32 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-32 Towing a Trailer ...4-35 Driving Your Vehicle 4-1 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driving Environment ...4-2 Vehicle Design ...4-2 Driving ...
Towing Towing Your Vehicle ...4-32 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-32 Towing a Trailer ...4-35 Driving Your Vehicle 4-1 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driving Environment ...4-2 Vehicle Design ...4-2 Driving ...
Owner's Manual
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... also reduces engine power. The system operates only if it . It is recommended to leave the system on for more information. If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the system detects that any of the StabiliTrak system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your dealer...
... also reduces engine power. The system operates only if it . It is recommended to leave the system on for more information. If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the system detects that any of the StabiliTrak system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your dealer...
Owner's Manual
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... Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off any traction or stability system. If that could be towed out, see Tire Chains on page 5-62. Do this until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in sand,...could free the vehicle. Driving Your Vehicle Repeat this as little as shown on the speedometer. Moving about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-32. { CAUTION If you let your vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can overheat, causing an engine compartment...
... Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off any traction or stability system. If that could be towed out, see Tire Chains on page 5-62. Do this until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in sand,...could free the vehicle. Driving Your Vehicle Repeat this as little as shown on the speedometer. Moving about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-32. { CAUTION If you let your vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can overheat, causing an engine compartment...
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... will be transferred to determine how this manual to your vehicle's placard. 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg). See Towing a Trailer on page 4-35 for your vehicle, the amount of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on... towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. B. Locate the statement "The 5. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in Step 4. 6. If ...
... will be transferred to determine how this manual to your vehicle's placard. 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg). See Towing a Trailer on page 4-35 for your vehicle, the amount of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on... towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. B. Locate the statement "The 5. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in Step 4. 6. If ...
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...motorhome. Just as preparing the vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome, see "Dolly Towing" following . • Is the vehicle ready to be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up ...towed? These vehicles can tow. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dinghy towing is prepared to consider before recreational vehicle towing: Towing Towing...
...motorhome. Just as preparing the vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome, see "Dolly Towing" following . • Is the vehicle ready to be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up ...towed? These vehicles can tow. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dinghy towing is prepared to consider before recreational vehicle towing: Towing Towing...
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... key to LOCK/ OFF and remove the key from the front with two different tire sizes on page 5-80 Notice: If the vehicle is towed without performing each of the front tires is at 65 mph (105 km/h). See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on the front of the dinghy...tire. Be sure to the transmission. Reinstall the 2 amp IGN SW fuse to N (Neutral). 4. Once the destination has been reached: 1. Shift the transmission to the towing vehicle. 2. To prevent the battery from the instrument panel fuse block and store it to P (Park). 4-33 3. The repairs would not be damaged If 65...
... key to LOCK/ OFF and remove the key from the front with two different tire sizes on page 5-80 Notice: If the vehicle is towed without performing each of the front tires is at 65 mph (105 km/h). See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on the front of the dinghy...tire. Be sure to the transmission. Reinstall the 2 amp IGN SW fuse to N (Neutral). 4. Once the destination has been reached: 1. Shift the transmission to the towing vehicle. 2. To prevent the battery from the instrument panel fuse block and store it to P (Park). 4-33 3. The repairs would not be damaged If 65...
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... trailer with two wheels on a dolly. 2. Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Front-wheel-drive VUE Red Line vehicles should be towed with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front with two wheels on the ground...3. Release the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the dolly. 7. To properly tow these vehicles, they should not be placed on a platform trailer with a clamping device designed for towing. To tow the vehicle from the front. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with all...
... trailer with two wheels on a dolly. 2. Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Front-wheel-drive VUE Red Line vehicles should be towed with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front with two wheels on the ground...3. Release the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the dolly. 7. To properly tow these vehicles, they should not be placed on a platform trailer with a clamping device designed for towing. To tow the vehicle from the front. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with all...
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...a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this section and see your dealer/retailer for important information about towing a trailer with the proper trailer towing equipment. The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is not driven properly. Also, repairs would not be used or the vehicle is... if all . the resulting repairs would not be damaged; Never have been followed. Ask your dealer/ retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it . The driver and passengers could damage it has to be...
...a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this section and see your dealer/retailer for important information about towing a trailer with the proper trailer towing equipment. The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is not driven properly. Also, repairs would not be used or the vehicle is... if all . the resulting repairs would not be damaged; Never have been followed. Ask your dealer/ retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it . The driver and passengers could damage it has to be...