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2008 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 ...
2008 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 ...
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... system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you how. 4. Put the child restraint on page 3-34. 2. Follow the instructions that the tether be anchored. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the seat. 3. Make sure the release...
... system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you how. 4. Put the child restraint on page 3-34. 2. Follow the instructions that the tether be anchored. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the seat. 3. Make sure the release...
Owner's Manual
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...The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. 1-58 Where Are the Airbags? {CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for them. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag readiness light on page 1-36.... Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. The driver's frontal airbag is an electrical problem. To read how, see Older Children on...
...The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. 1-58 Where Are the Airbags? {CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for them. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag readiness light on page 1-36.... Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. The driver's frontal airbag is an electrical problem. To read how, see Older Children on...
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... a small child is present in a child restraint. • The system determines that a small child is present in your vehicle, even if the airbag is off. Remove any additional material from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's directions and refer to enable (may...indicator is still lit, check to turn the vehicle off . If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If no rear seat is available, do not install a child restraint in...
... a small child is present in a child restraint. • The system determines that a small child is present in your vehicle, even if the airbag is off. Remove any additional material from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's directions and refer to enable (may...indicator is still lit, check to turn the vehicle off . If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If no rear seat is available, do not install a child restraint in...
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If this position for two to three minutes. This will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. If a person of proper restraint use. 1-68 See "Safety Belts" and "Child Restraints" in the Index for additional information about the importance of ... have the person remain in the seat, centered on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. Restart the vehicle and have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off , remove...
If this position for two to three minutes. This will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. If a person of proper restraint use. 1-68 See "Safety Belts" and "Child Restraints" in the Index for additional information about the importance of ... have the person remain in the seat, centered on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. Restart the vehicle and have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off , remove...
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... happens, have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for some adult size occupants. We recommend that you will engage the child restraint locking feature. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on this happens, just let... the belt out all the way and start again. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may interfere with the airbag system. See Adding Equipment to turn the airbag(s) off for more information about modifications that can affect how well ...
... happens, have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for some adult size occupants. We recommend that you will engage the child restraint locking feature. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on this happens, just let... the belt out all the way and start again. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may interfere with the airbag system. See Adding Equipment to turn the airbag(s) off for more information about modifications that can affect how well ...
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... Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer for any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Make sure the airbag readiness light is working . See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-...33 for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for more information. Make sure...
... Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer for any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Make sure the airbag readiness light is working . See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-...33 for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for more information. Make sure...
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Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may not properly protect the person using it was not being used during any necessary .... 1-73 But the belt assemblies that were used at the time of the crash. New parts and repairs may need new LATCH system parts. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in a crash. If you have your restraint systems are driving.
Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may not properly protect the person using it was not being used during any necessary .... 1-73 But the belt assemblies that were used at the time of the crash. New parts and repairs may need new LATCH system parts. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in a crash. If you have your restraint systems are driving.
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... Belt Reminders ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Charging System Light ...3-36 Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-37 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light ...3-38 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-39 Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 Tire Pressure Light ...3-40 Malfunction...
... Belt Reminders ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Charging System Light ...3-36 Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-37 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light ...3-38 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-39 Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 Tire Pressure Light ...3-40 Malfunction...
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...panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Airbag Readiness Light There is in motion. For more . This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is an airbag readiness light on page 1-55. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the...after the engine is an electrical problem. See Passenger Sensing System on for a few seconds. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for more information. The light tells you start your vehicle, and it will flash for several seconds, then it will come on and...
...panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Airbag Readiness Light There is in motion. For more . This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is an airbag readiness light on page 1-55. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the...after the engine is an electrical problem. See Passenger Sensing System on for a few seconds. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for more information. The light tells you start your vehicle, and it will flash for several seconds, then it will come on and...
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... ON or OFF, or either the on or off , for a few seconds when the engine is a problem. The airbag readiness light should flash for several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off symbol to yourself or others, have it fixed so... indicator, it will be working properly. If the word ON or the on symbol is enabled (may not work properly. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your vehicle serviced right away. To help avoid injury to let ...
... ON or OFF, or either the on or off , for a few seconds when the engine is a problem. The airbag readiness light should flash for several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off symbol to yourself or others, have it fixed so... indicator, it will be working properly. If the word ON or the on symbol is enabled (may not work properly. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your vehicle serviced right away. To help avoid injury to let ...
Owner's Manual
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...drain your dealer/retailer. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for service. Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on, and ...the engine is working. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are driving, you may have a problem with...
...drain your dealer/retailer. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for service. Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on, and ...the engine is working. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are driving, you may have a problem with...
Owner's Manual
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... Cigarette Lighter Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Transmission Control Module (TCM) Fuel Storage Control Module Inner Side Rearview Mirror) Instrument Panel Cluster Airbag System Outer Side Rearview Mirror Key Capture Solenoid Steering Wheel Switch Front Driver Door Lock Accessory Power Outlet 2 Body Control Module (BCM)... Air Bag System Washer Pump Accessory Power Outlet 1 Fuel Storage Control Module Rear Closure Body Control Module (VB2) Daytime Running Light Body Control Module (VB1) OnStar® Relays RELAY ACC/RAP RELAY RUN/CRANK Usage Accessory, Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Relay Run...
... Cigarette Lighter Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Transmission Control Module (TCM) Fuel Storage Control Module Inner Side Rearview Mirror) Instrument Panel Cluster Airbag System Outer Side Rearview Mirror Key Capture Solenoid Steering Wheel Switch Front Driver Door Lock Accessory Power Outlet 2 Body Control Module (BCM)... Air Bag System Washer Pump Accessory Power Outlet 1 Fuel Storage Control Module Rear Closure Body Control Module (VB2) Daytime Running Light Body Control Module (VB1) OnStar® Relays RELAY ACC/RAP RELAY RUN/CRANK Usage Accessory, Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Relay Run...
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... ...5-20 Air Conditioning ...3-19, 3-23 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-34 Readiness Light ...3-33 Airbag System ...1-55 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-64 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-61 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-58 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System...
... ...5-20 Air Conditioning ...3-19, 3-23 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-34 Readiness Light ...3-33 Airbag System ...1-55 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-64 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-61 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-58 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System...
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... L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Dome ...Reading ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...License Plate Lamps ...Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...Light Airbag Readiness ...All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Change Engine Oil ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...5-...52 3-17 3-17 1-27 1-43 5-49 2-11 3-33 3-46 3-37 3-37 3-44 3-36 3-45 Light (cont.) Door Ajar ...3-47 Electronic Stabilitrak Program Indicator ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-40 Fog Lamp ...3-45 Gate Ajar ...3-46 Highbeam ...
... L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Dome ...Reading ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...License Plate Lamps ...Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...Light Airbag Readiness ...All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Change Engine Oil ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...5-...52 3-17 3-17 1-27 1-43 5-49 2-11 3-33 3-46 3-37 3-37 3-44 3-36 3-45 Light (cont.) Door Ajar ...3-47 Electronic Stabilitrak Program Indicator ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-40 Fog Lamp ...3-45 Gate Ajar ...3-46 Highbeam ...
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......5-93 Park Brake ...2-28 Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-29 Shifting Out of ...2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-28 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Passing ...4-13 PASS-KEY® III+ Electronic...174; III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-16 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Electrical System ...5-96 Reduced Engine Light ...3-45 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-19 Seat ...1-5 Steering Fluid ...5-31 Windows ...2-13 Privacy ...7-16 Event Data Recorders ...7-16 ...
......5-93 Park Brake ...2-28 Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-29 Shifting Out of ...2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-28 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Passing ...4-13 PASS-KEY® III+ Electronic...174; III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-16 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Electrical System ...5-96 Reduced Engine Light ...3-45 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-19 Seat ...1-5 Steering Fluid ...5-31 Windows ...2-13 Privacy ...7-16 Event Data Recorders ...7-16 ...
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... Your Vehicle ...5-5 Service (cont.) California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-47 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Setting the Clock ...3-53 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-93 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-29 Shifting Out of Park...
... Your Vehicle ...5-5 Service (cont.) California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-47 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Setting the Clock ...3-53 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-93 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-29 Shifting Out of Park...