Owner's Manual
Page 1
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 and...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25 Audio System(s) ...3-42 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your 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...
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 and...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25 Audio System(s) ...3-42 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
...54 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-54 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-55 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-56 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Checking Your... Restraint Systems ...1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-58 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-7 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-8 ...
...54 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-54 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-55 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-56 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Checking Your... Restraint Systems ...1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-58 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-7 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-8 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 62
... your vehicle and the airbag system. A new system will need to replace other parts. You may have information about servicing your Saturn retailer for roof-mounted side impact airbags. Your Saturn retailer and the Saturn Service Manual have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for...
... your vehicle and the airbag system. A new system will need to replace other parts. You may have information about servicing your Saturn retailer for roof-mounted side impact airbags. Your Saturn retailer and the Saturn Service Manual have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for...
Owner's Manual
Page 72
Notice: When replacing the battery, use a pencil or similar object to remove the old battery. See "Resynchronization" for service. 2-6 If they do not, contact your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. Use a flat thin object to touch any ...the battery is used by this system. Do not use , the battery in any of the circuitry. Once the transmitter is probably time to manually resynchronize, press the lock and unlock buttons at the normal range in your retailer for more information. Resynchronization This is weak if the transmitter ...
Notice: When replacing the battery, use a pencil or similar object to remove the old battery. See "Resynchronization" for service. 2-6 If they do not, contact your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. Use a flat thin object to touch any ...the battery is used by this system. Do not use , the battery in any of the circuitry. Once the transmitter is probably time to manually resynchronize, press the lock and unlock buttons at the normal range in your retailer for more information. Resynchronization This is weak if the transmitter ...
Owner's Manual
Page 81
...): This position operates some warning and indicator lights. RUN: This is the position the switch returns to force it could cause a collision. Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be sure you 're already moving, use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some of these ...works, then your vehicle needs service. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. Your engine won 't start your engine and release the...
...): This position operates some warning and indicator lights. RUN: This is the position the switch returns to force it could cause a collision. Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be sure you 're already moving, use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some of these ...works, then your vehicle needs service. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. Your engine won 't start your engine and release the...
Owner's Manual
Page 142
... you turn the ignition to START. The engine could be low on , you may have a low engine oil pressure problem, this manual for changing engine oil. 3-38 Check your vehicle serviced. Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with the ignition on oil, or could be covered by your engine, or come...
... you turn the ignition to START. The engine could be low on , you may have a low engine oil pressure problem, this manual for changing engine oil. 3-38 Check your vehicle serviced. Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with the ignition on oil, or could be covered by your engine, or come...
Owner's Manual
Page 226
... restrictions on how far and how long they should not be towed in this section. Front-wheel drive vehicles equipped with the VTi variable transaxle, manual transaxle or five-speed automatic transaxle may also be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing... for a long trip, you want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed. Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you have the proper towing equipment? Just as a "dolly").
... restrictions on how far and how long they should not be towed in this section. Front-wheel drive vehicles equipped with the VTi variable transaxle, manual transaxle or five-speed automatic transaxle may also be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing... for a long trip, you want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed. Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you have the proper towing equipment? Just as a "dolly").
Owner's Manual
Page 241
... temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. Reapply the regular brakes. Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on page 6-4 for a manual transaxle. 5. Then apply your engine, • shift into PARK (P) for an automatic transaxle or REVERSE (R) for more often when you find them quickly. See... • release the parking brake. 2. Stop and have someone pick up on page 5-31. 3. Let up and store the chocks. Check periodically to review this manual, and the Index will need service more information.
... temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. Reapply the regular brakes. Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on page 6-4 for a manual transaxle. 5. Then apply your engine, • shift into PARK (P) for an automatic transaxle or REVERSE (R) for more often when you find them quickly. See... • release the parking brake. 2. Stop and have someone pick up on page 5-31. 3. Let up and store the chocks. Check periodically to review this manual, and the Index will need service more information.
Owner's Manual
Page 243
...Rotation ...5-70 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-71 Buying New Tires ...5-72 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-73 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ... Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-25 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-27 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-28 Engine Coolant ...5-28 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-31 Engine Overheating ...5-31 Cooling System ...5-34 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-40 Brakes...
...Rotation ...5-70 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-71 Buying New Tires ...5-72 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-73 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ... Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-25 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-27 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-28 Engine Coolant ...5-28 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-31 Engine Overheating ...5-31 Cooling System ...5-34 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-40 Brakes...
Owner's Manual
Page 246
... knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any service work , you use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to use the proper service manual. To order the proper service manual, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 6-18. {CAUTION: You can later break...
... knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any service work , you use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to use the proper service manual. To order the proper service manual, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 6-18. {CAUTION: You can later break...
Owner's Manual
Page 269
...uid, generally less than that listed in the Maintenance Schedule may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your retailer or service center when you have your vehicle. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Always use . How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to ... fluid loss. If the fluid level is the only reason for the proper fluid to use the correct manual transaxle fluid in your retailer's service department and have your fluid level checked by your warranty. Always use . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14...
...uid, generally less than that listed in the Maintenance Schedule may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your retailer or service center when you have your vehicle. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Always use . How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to ... fluid loss. If the fluid level is the only reason for the proper fluid to use the correct manual transaxle fluid in your retailer's service department and have your fluid level checked by your warranty. Always use . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14...
Owner's Manual
Page 304
...ated tires pose the same danger as when you ever have an air-out and a serious accident. Check all tires frequently to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Overinflated tires are cold. Worn, old tires...and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause accidents. Tires Your new vehicle comes with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. The resulting accident could have questions about your tires are more likely to the tire manufacturer's booklet included with high-quality tires made by ...
...ated tires pose the same danger as when you ever have an air-out and a serious accident. Check all tires frequently to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Overinflated tires are cold. Worn, old tires...and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause accidents. Tires Your new vehicle comes with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. The resulting accident could have questions about your tires are more likely to the tire manufacturer's booklet included with high-quality tires made by ...
Owner's Manual
Page 358
... Before you start the engine. The key should come out only in LOCK. • With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to start the engine. Contact your Saturn retailer for service. See Parking Brake on a level surface. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transaxle Lock Check... should work only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way down, contact your Saturn retailer if service is required. 6-12 While parked, and with normal effort. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway and try...
... Before you start the engine. The key should come out only in LOCK. • With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to start the engine. Contact your Saturn retailer for service. See Parking Brake on a level surface. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transaxle Lock Check... should work only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way down, contact your Saturn retailer if service is required. 6-12 While parked, and with normal effort. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway and try...
Owner's Manual
Page 370
... about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual (United States only). • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for your vehicle, visit www.MyGMLink.com (...TDD (Telecommunication Devices for updated information. Specific vehicle information can communicate with Saturn by dialing 1-800-TDD-6000. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members (United ...
... about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual (United States only). • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for your vehicle, visit www.MyGMLink.com (...TDD (Telecommunication Devices for updated information. Specific vehicle information can communicate with Saturn by dialing 1-800-TDD-6000. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members (United ...
Owner's Manual
Page 374
..., and if it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in addition to notifying Saturn Corporation. Department of litigation through the discovery process, or • as law enforcement, may • use the data for information on... the information if they have access to the special equipment that your retailer or Saturn Corporation. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for GM research needs, Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States...
..., and if it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in addition to notifying Saturn Corporation. Department of litigation through the discovery process, or • as law enforcement, may • use the data for information on... the information if they have access to the special equipment that your retailer or Saturn Corporation. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for GM research needs, Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States...
Owner's Manual
Page 375
... Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals A variety of Canada Limited. U.S. However, the manuals are necessary to order on-line. In Canada, Saturn service manuals are available by calling toll free 1-800-551-4123. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street...
... Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals A variety of Canada Limited. U.S. However, the manuals are necessary to order on-line. In Canada, Saturn service manuals are available by calling toll free 1-800-551-4123. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street...
Owner's Manual
Page 380
...Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ...7-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...7-8 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-9 D Daytime Running Lamps ...3-17 Daytime... and Front-Wheel Drive with VTi Transaxle) ...4-46 Dinghy Towing (Manual or Five-Speed Automatic Transaxle*) ...4-47 Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-74 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive Vehicles) ...4-48 Dolly ...
...Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ...7-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...7-8 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-9 D Daytime Running Lamps ...3-17 Daytime... and Front-Wheel Drive with VTi Transaxle) ...4-46 Dinghy Towing (Manual or Five-Speed Automatic Transaxle*) ...4-47 Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-74 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive Vehicles) ...4-48 Dolly ...
Owner's Manual
Page 385
... ...4-16 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-34 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Low Traction Light ...3-33 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) At Least Once a Month ...6-11 At ... ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-61 Making Turns ...4-59 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-35 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transaxle ...2-15 Fluid ...5-27 Operation ...2-21 Manual Windows ...2-11 Map Lamps ...3-20 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ...2-5 Mirrors Automatic ...
... ...4-16 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-34 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Low Traction Light ...3-33 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) At Least Once a Month ...6-11 At ... ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-61 Making Turns ...4-59 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-35 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transaxle ...2-15 Fluid ...5-27 Operation ...2-21 Manual Windows ...2-11 Map Lamps ...3-20 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ...2-5 Mirrors Automatic ...
Owner's Manual
Page 386
...-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads ...4-18 Operation ...3-21 Outlet Adjustment ...3-23 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 Manual Mirrors ...2-33 Power Mirrors ...2-34 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Owner Publications ...7-10 Owners, Canadian ...ii O Odometer ...3-27 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15 Oil ...39 Engine ...5-15 Pressure Light ...3-38 Older Children, Restraints ...1-28 Online Owner Center ...7-4 OnStar® Personal Calling ...2-36 OnStar® Services ...2-35 OnStar® System ...2-35 P Park (P) Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Brake ...Over Things That Burn ...Parking on...
...-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads ...4-18 Operation ...3-21 Outlet Adjustment ...3-23 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 Manual Mirrors ...2-33 Power Mirrors ...2-34 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Owner Publications ...7-10 Owners, Canadian ...ii O Odometer ...3-27 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15 Oil ...39 Engine ...5-15 Pressure Light ...3-38 Older Children, Restraints ...1-28 Online Owner Center ...7-4 OnStar® Personal Calling ...2-36 OnStar® Services ...2-35 OnStar® System ...2-35 P Park (P) Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Brake ...Over Things That Burn ...Parking on...
Owner's Manual
Page 389
... Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-35 Publications Ordering Information ...7-9 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-40 Service Bulletins ...7-10 Service Engine Soon Light ...3-35 Service Manuals ...7-9 Setting Preset Stations ...3-44, 3-46, 3-51 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-43 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS...
... Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-35 Publications Ordering Information ...7-9 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-40 Service Bulletins ...7-10 Service Engine Soon Light ...3-35 Service Manuals ...7-9 Setting Preset Stations ...3-44, 3-46, 3-51 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-43 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS...