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2005 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features...(s) ...3-39 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-45 Headlamp Aiming ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-54 Tires ...5-55 Appearance Care ...5-84 Vehicle Identification...
2005 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features...(s) ...3-39 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-45 Headlamp Aiming ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-54 Tires ...5-55 Appearance Care ...5-84 Vehicle Identification...
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..., it away from moving engine parts. Instead of four hours prior to list everything here, we ask that particular area. If your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If the cord will get easier starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was...
..., it away from moving engine parts. Instead of four hours prior to list everything here, we ask that particular area. If your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If the cord will get easier starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was...
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... Control System on page 3-16. F. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-15. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Fog Lamps on page 3-8. Hood Release. Power Window Switches. See Power Windows on page 2-19. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-13. D. Horn.... Windshield Wipers. See Hood Release on page 3-24. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. See Instrument ...
... Control System on page 3-16. F. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-15. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Fog Lamps on page 3-8. Hood Release. Power Window Switches. See Power Windows on page 2-19. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-13. D. Horn.... Windshield Wipers. See Hood Release on page 3-24. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. See Instrument ...
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... use anything similar to the defogger grid. • Change the mode to turn the rear window defogger on again, • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of air into your vehicle. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press the button to a setting between bi-level and...
... use anything similar to the defogger grid. • Change the mode to turn the rear window defogger on again, • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of air into your vehicle. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press the button to a setting between bi-level and...
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Remove the push pins from under the hood. 1. Passenger Compartment Air Filter If your vehicle has this feature, the passenger compartment air, both outside air and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment ...
Remove the push pins from under the hood. 1. Passenger Compartment Air Filter If your vehicle has this feature, the passenger compartment air, both outside air and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment ...
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... Radio Antenna System The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is not obstructed. 3-73 Make sure that the XM™ satellite antenna is located on the hood of the XM™ system. If the mast is still tightened to make sure the mast is badly bent, replace it. Fixed Mast Antenna The...
... Radio Antenna System The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is not obstructed. 3-73 Make sure that the XM™ satellite antenna is located on the hood of the XM™ system. If the mast is still tightened to make sure the mast is badly bent, replace it. Fixed Mast Antenna The...
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... longer to start your tires, and you get your passengers could lose traction and roll the vehicle over. When you and your tailpipe under the hood. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you go through water, remember that has collected on driving through it can be able to stop...
... longer to start your tires, and you get your passengers could lose traction and roll the vehicle over. When you and your tailpipe under the hood. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you go through water, remember that has collected on driving through it can be able to stop...
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.2L L4 Engine...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.2L L4 Engine...
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...8226; Do not fill a container while it is in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. These include liquids ... to you even when the engine is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can ignite the gasoline vapor. Contact should be burned. Static electricity discharge from any surface other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
...8226; Do not fill a container while it is in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. These include liquids ... to you even when the engine is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can ignite the gasoline vapor. Contact should be burned. Static electricity discharge from any surface other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
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... from its retainer. Then just let the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood prop. Then go to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked PROP ROD. Pull the handle located under the instrument... panel on the driver's side of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever. 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to the front of the vehicle. 2. Then lift the...
... from its retainer. Then just let the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood prop. Then go to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked PROP ROD. Pull the handle located under the instrument... panel on the driver's side of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever. 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to the front of the vehicle. 2. Then lift the...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 (L61) engine, you will see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 (L61) engine, you will see the following: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 (L66) engine, you will see the following: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 (L66) engine, you will see the following: 5-14
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...page 3-31. 5-29 Just turn it off and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Engine Overheating You will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Wait until the engine is cool. Notice: If your vehicle can be ...badly damaged. If you replace your coolant surge tank pressure cap, a Saturn cap is overheated, the liquids in it is no coolant, your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your vehicle's instrument panel. See...
...page 3-31. 5-29 Just turn it off and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Engine Overheating You will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Wait until the engine is cool. Notice: If your vehicle can be ...badly damaged. If you replace your coolant surge tank pressure cap, a Saturn cap is overheated, the liquids in it is no coolant, your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your vehicle's instrument panel. See...
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... to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see or hear no longer have an air conditioner and it cools down. Try to the highest gear possible while... Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning, but to get service help right away. You may decide not to lift the hood but see : If you get a little too hot when you: If there is on a hot day.
... to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see or hear no longer have an air conditioner and it cools down. Try to the highest gear possible while... Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning, but to get service help right away. You may decide not to lift the hood but see : If you get a little too hot when you: If there is on a hot day.
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... hot. If it is overheating, the fan should be burned. If the engine is not, your warranty. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you drive the vehicle. Any repairs would not be running. Do not...
... hot. If it is overheating, the fan should be burned. If the engine is not, your warranty. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you drive the vehicle. Any repairs would not be running. Do not...
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...the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) jump starting terminals. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-41 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on location. The remote negative (−) terminal is not running and ...can injure you. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on that vehicle. Open the hood on the underhood fuse block. 4. Access the remote positive (+) terminal by removing the fuse block cover.
...the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) jump starting terminals. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-41 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on location. The remote negative (−) terminal is not running and ...can injure you. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on that vehicle. Open the hood on the underhood fuse block. 4. Access the remote positive (+) terminal by removing the fuse block cover.
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See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 4. Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps To replace a headlamp or sidemarker bulb, do the following: 1. Replace with a new bulb. Remove .... 5. Rotate the sidemarker bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the body of the vehicle. 6. Remove the sidemarker housing to follow these directions. Open the hood. If you need to change a headlamp bulb, continue to access the headlamp assembly. 5-48 If not, reinstall the lamp assembly by reversing the Steps 1 through...
See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 4. Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps To replace a headlamp or sidemarker bulb, do the following: 1. Replace with a new bulb. Remove .... 5. Rotate the sidemarker bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the body of the vehicle. 6. Remove the sidemarker housing to follow these directions. Open the hood. If you need to change a headlamp bulb, continue to access the headlamp assembly. 5-48 If not, reinstall the lamp assembly by reversing the Steps 1 through...
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...is recommended at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with genuine Saturn parts as needed . Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Also look for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks...of wear. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have high effort or excessive wear. 6-9 Inspect all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, glove box hinges, sunroof (if equipped), and any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. The airbag system does not...
...is recommended at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with genuine Saturn parts as needed . Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Also look for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks...of wear. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have high effort or excessive wear. 6-9 Inspect all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, glove box hinges, sunroof (if equipped), and any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. The airbag system does not...
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...lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or GM Part No. Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. VERSATRAK Fluid (GM Part No. Usage VTi...(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). ® Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood, Liftgate Door, and rear folding seat Hinges Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada ...
...lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or GM Part No. Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. VERSATRAK Fluid (GM Part No. Usage VTi...(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). ® Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood, Liftgate Door, and rear folding seat Hinges Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada ...
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...Chains, Tire ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Older Children ...Securing a Child ...
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...Chains, Tire ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Older Children ...Securing a Child ...