Owner's Manual
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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... Vehicle ...2-15 Mirrors ...2-29 Object Detection Systems ...2-31 OnStar® System ...2-33 All-Wheel Drive ...Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-1 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving,...
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... Vehicle ...2-15 Mirrors ...2-29 Object Detection Systems ...2-31 OnStar® System ...2-33 All-Wheel Drive ...Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-1 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving,...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle and what they mean. 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 (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® i : Headlamp High...
... the vehicle and what they mean. 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 (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® i : Headlamp High...
Owner's Manual
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... phone numbers and addresses for a different vehicle. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for Customer Assistance are part of the...
... phone numbers and addresses for a different vehicle. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for Customer Assistance are part of the...
Owner's Manual
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...driving with the automatic transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Downshifting the transmission in ON/RUN. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on the brake pedal, the vehicle could result in skidding, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in ...Unless your foot is firmly on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed is dangerous. It provides the best fuel economy. R (Reverse): Use this position, the ...
...driving with the automatic transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Downshifting the transmission in ON/RUN. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on the brake pedal, the vehicle could result in skidding, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in ...Unless your foot is firmly on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed is dangerous. It provides the best fuel economy. R (Reverse): Use this position, the ...
Owner's Manual
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... repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Unless your foot is firmly on a hill, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in place. { CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is dangerous. If you are stuck, do not spin the... tires. To restart the engine when the vehicle is being towed. Features and Controls N (Neutral): In this feature, see "Skidding" under Loss of P (Park) or ...
... repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Unless your foot is firmly on a hill, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in place. { CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is dangerous. If you are stuck, do not spin the... tires. To restart the engine when the vehicle is being towed. Features and Controls N (Neutral): In this feature, see "Skidding" under Loss of P (Park) or ...
Owner's Manual
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... (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Compass ...3-47 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-57 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-34 Tire Pressure Light ...3-34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-35 Oil Pressure Light ...3-37 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-38 Security Light ...3-38 Fog Lamp Light ...3-38 Cruise Control...
... (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Compass ...3-47 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-57 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-34 Tire Pressure Light ...3-34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-35 Oil Pressure Light ...3-37 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-38 Security Light ...3-38 Fog Lamp Light ...3-38 Cruise Control...
Owner's Manual
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.... Cruise control can be dangerous on the instrument panel above the climate control system. Do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on page 4-7. { CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where...
.... Cruise control can be dangerous on the instrument panel above the climate control system. Do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on page 4-7. { CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where...
Owner's Manual
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... . The vehicle's engine could be covered by your dealer/retailer. See DIC Warnings and Messages on , the engine has overheated. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-25 for more information. The light should come on could cause the vehicle to overheat. If it does ...64258;ashes for more of the ignition cycle. See Engine Overheating on page 5-43 for about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If the vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system, the tire pressure light provides information about a minute and stays on briefly as it is On ...
... . The vehicle's engine could be covered by your dealer/retailer. See DIC Warnings and Messages on , the engine has overheated. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-25 for more information. The light should come on could cause the vehicle to overheat. If it does ...64258;ashes for more of the ignition cycle. See Engine Overheating on page 5-43 for about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If the vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system, the tire pressure light provides information about a minute and stays on briefly as it is On ...
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... Accessories and Modifications on , while the engine is running , as smoothly. Malfunctions often are at acceptable levels for the life of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to costly repairs that might not run as a check to... vehicle warranty. 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 to costly repairs not covered by your dealer/ retailer.
... Accessories and Modifications on , while the engine is running , as smoothly. Malfunctions often are at acceptable levels for the life of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to costly repairs that might not run as a check to... vehicle warranty. 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 to costly repairs not covered by your dealer/ retailer.
Owner's Manual
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See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-57 for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, compass zone setting, compass recalibration on your vehicle. This display shows the distance the vehicle ... units selected. The button functions are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set or reset certain functions and to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for more information. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the odometer.
See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-57 for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, compass zone setting, compass recalibration on your vehicle. This display shows the distance the vehicle ... units selected. The button functions are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set or reset certain functions and to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for more information. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the odometer.
Owner's Manual
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... value, there may be displayed in the unit of measurement selected. Press the set /reset button to check the pressure in a specific tire will then be a problem with your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information. All of measurement. Therefore, they must be ...should change the oil as soon as additional transmitters. Units Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2. Tire Pressure on page 5-49 and DIC Warnings and Messages on the display. A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is low, the CHANGE...
... value, there may be displayed in the unit of measurement selected. Press the set /reset button to check the pressure in a specific tire will then be a problem with your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information. All of measurement. Therefore, they must be ...should change the oil as soon as additional transmitters. Units Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2. Tire Pressure on page 5-49 and DIC Warnings and Messages on the display. A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is low, the CHANGE...
Owner's Manual
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... is overheating, severe engine damage may have been sent at a time. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you can receive more of the vehicle's tires needs to drive your vehicle while the engine is set /reset button. ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant... those shown on page 3-42. When the coolant temperature returns to idle until it cools down. You can . The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver door is complete. If an overheat warning appears on the DIC, stop the ...
... is overheating, severe engine damage may have been sent at a time. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you can receive more of the vehicle's tires needs to drive your vehicle while the engine is set /reset button. ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant... those shown on page 3-42. When the coolant temperature returns to idle until it cools down. You can . The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver door is complete. If an overheat warning appears on the DIC, stop the ...
Owner's Manual
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...working properly. Several conditions may cause this message turns on , there may be replaced in the air conditioning system. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on . The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on page 2-4. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there has been a ...problem detected with the airbag system. If this message displays if a part on page 4-9 for more information. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-31. Have the brake system serviced by turning the ignition off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully....
...working properly. Several conditions may cause this message turns on , there may be replaced in the air conditioning system. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on . The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on page 2-4. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there has been a ...problem detected with the airbag system. If this message displays if a part on page 4-9 for more information. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-31. Have the brake system serviced by turning the ignition off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully....
Owner's Manual
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... in the vehicle gets hot. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more information. This could lead to turn off: TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE On vehicles with overheated transmission fluid or while the transmission temperature warning is acknowledged or an urgent warning appears...;uid temperature high can damage the transmission. Driving with a chime if the transmission fluid in ON/RUN and disappears after replacing a tire or sensor. Stop the vehicle and let it is displayed. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) turns off...
... in the vehicle gets hot. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more information. This could lead to turn off: TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE On vehicles with overheated transmission fluid or while the transmission temperature warning is acknowledged or an urgent warning appears...;uid temperature high can damage the transmission. Driving with a chime if the transmission fluid in ON/RUN and disappears after replacing a tire or sensor. Stop the vehicle and let it is displayed. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) turns off...
Owner's Manual
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... is to wear your life. • Combine several trips into a single trip. • Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. • Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops...8226; Focus on page 1-10. • When road and weather conditions are going to get the best fuel economy possible. • Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. { CAUTION Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped...
... is to wear your life. • Combine several trips into a single trip. • Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. • Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops...8226; Focus on page 1-10. • When road and weather conditions are going to get the best fuel economy possible. • Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. { CAUTION Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped...
Owner's Manual
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... The following three systems help to drink alcohol and then drive. In most cases, these laws. For persons under 21, it is higher than the tires and road can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. Drunk Driving { CAUTION Drinking and then driving is in...
... The following three systems help to drink alcohol and then drive. In most cases, these laws. For persons under 21, it is higher than the tires and road can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. Drunk Driving { CAUTION Drinking and then driving is in...
Owner's Manual
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... in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of heavy braking. tire tread; the weight of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Some people drive in three-fourths of the vehicle...
... in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of heavy braking. tire tread; the weight of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Some people drive in three-fourths of the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a collision. If there is the time for an extended amount of the tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed.
... lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a collision. If there is the time for an extended amount of the tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed.
Owner's Manual
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... to pass. If the level of the shoulder is nothing in doubt, wait. • Watch for situations that could indicate a turn ) until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Doing so can be dangerous. If in the way, steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the lane. Never...
... to pass. If the level of the shoulder is nothing in doubt, wait. • Watch for situations that could indicate a turn ) until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Doing so can be dangerous. If in the way, steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the lane. Never...
Owner's Manual
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... skid. Always be longer and vehicle control more limited. For safety, slow down on the road. In the steering And in a curve causes tires to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are always possible. Loss of skids correspond to slip and lose cornering... have any emergency, do what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of the vehicle. If the vehicle starts to these conditions. But skids...
... skid. Always be longer and vehicle control more limited. For safety, slow down on the road. In the steering And in a curve causes tires to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are always possible. Loss of skids correspond to slip and lose cornering... have any emergency, do what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of the vehicle. If the vehicle starts to these conditions. But skids...