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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-... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-41 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 Tires ...5-51 Appearance Care ...5-87 Vehicle Identification ...5-95 Electrical System ...5-96 ...
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-... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-41 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 Tires ...5-51 Appearance Care ...5-87 Vehicle Identification ...5-95 Electrical System ...5-96 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Do not make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with your vehicle needs service. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . If the steering wheel is in . If none of PARK (P), the ignition must be gradually increased. 2-18 Avoid downshifting to four different positions with the key. • Do... not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). To shift out of this works, then your...
...Do not make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with your vehicle needs service. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . If the steering wheel is in . If none of PARK (P), the ignition must be gradually increased. 2-18 Avoid downshifting to four different positions with the key. • Do... not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). To shift out of this works, then your...
Owner's Manual
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... could lose control and hit people or objects. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed may damage the transmission. DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the wheels. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way... down . • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator all the way into a drive gear while the engine is running at high...
... could lose control and hit people or objects. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed may damage the transmission. DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the wheels. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way... down . • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator all the way into a drive gear while the engine is running at high...
Owner's Manual
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...lose control and hit people or objects. You could damage the transmission. It provides the best fuel economy for normal driving with the automatic transmission. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle. Unless ... (P), ease pressure on page 2-31. Be sure the engine is running at high speed. See Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. If you need more power for passing, and you are : • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about...
...lose control and hit people or objects. You could damage the transmission. It provides the best fuel economy for normal driving with the automatic transmission. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle. Unless ... (P), ease pressure on page 2-31. Be sure the engine is running at high speed. See Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. If you need more power for passing, and you are : • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about...
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... ...3-52 Setting the Clock ...3-53 Radio(s) ...3-55 Using an MP3 ...3-64 XM Radio Messages ...3-68 Navigation/Radio System ...3-69 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-70 Radio Reception ...3-70 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-71 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-71 Low Oil Level Light ...3-44 Change ... ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-45 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-45 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-46 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-46 Gate Ajar Light ...3-46 Door Ajar Light ...3-47 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-47 Fuel Gage ...3-47 Low Fuel Warning ...
... ...3-52 Setting the Clock ...3-53 Radio(s) ...3-55 Using an MP3 ...3-64 XM Radio Messages ...3-68 Navigation/Radio System ...3-69 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-70 Radio Reception ...3-70 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-71 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-71 Low Oil Level Light ...3-44 Change ... ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-45 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-45 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-46 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-46 Gate Ajar Light ...3-46 Door Ajar Light ...3-47 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-47 Fuel Gage ...3-47 Low Fuel Warning ...
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...The front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off . Tilt Wheel The vehicle has a tilt steering wheel which can be adjusted before driving. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to turn signal lamps flash on and off . Press again to sound... the horn. To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and push the lever down. The ...
...The front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off . Tilt Wheel The vehicle has a tilt steering wheel which can be adjusted before driving. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to turn signal lamps flash on and off . Press again to sound... the horn. To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and push the lever down. The ...
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... can really help on winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerous where you could lose control. Cruise control can cause excessive wheel slip, and you cannot drive safely at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). = (Rear Wiper/Washer): Press this button to wash and wipe the rear window. Rear Window...
... can really help on winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerous where you could lose control. Cruise control can cause excessive wheel slip, and you cannot drive safely at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). = (Rear Wiper/Washer): Press this button to wash and wipe the rear window. Rear Window...
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... can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to enter the vehicle. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. This light will come on when there is low. Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on page 5-32 for more information.... See Engine Exhaust on when the windshield washer fluid is a malfunction in use. It also comes on page 2-32 for more information. 3-46 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light This light will flash when the AWD system is not completely closed. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more...
... can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to enter the vehicle. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. This light will come on when there is low. Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on page 5-32 for more information.... See Engine Exhaust on when the windshield washer fluid is a malfunction in use. It also comes on page 2-32 for more information. 3-46 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light This light will flash when the AWD system is not completely closed. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more...
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...Added sound equipment may interfere with all of your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them . Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be added, it is very important to familiarize...two-way radio, make sure that has been added. {CAUTION: This system provides you with its features. Keeping your mind on the drive is parked: • Familiarize yourself with the operation of sound equipment that it properly. Audio System(s) Determine which you can help avoid distraction...
...Added sound equipment may interfere with all of your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them . Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be added, it is very important to familiarize...two-way radio, make sure that has been added. {CAUTION: This system provides you with its features. Keeping your mind on the drive is parked: • Familiarize yourself with the operation of sound equipment that it properly. Audio System(s) Determine which you can help avoid distraction...
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...28 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-29 Highway Hypnosis ...4-29 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-30 Winter Driving ...4-31 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-34 Rocking Your ......4-44 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-2 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driving Environment ...4-2 Vehicle Design ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunk Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-4 Braking ...4-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 Electronic Stability Program ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ...
...28 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-29 Highway Hypnosis ...4-29 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-30 Winter Driving ...4-31 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-34 Rocking Your ......4-44 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-2 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driving Environment ...4-2 Vehicle Design ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunk Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-4 Braking ...4-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 Electronic Stability Program ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ...
Owner's Manual
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... If the light stays on , contact your dealer/retailer for service repairs. When the system cools down can take more effort. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has the electric power steering system and the engine stalls while you are able to operate until it ...outside temperature and vehicle use but this cool-down , the AWD system will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. Steering Electric Power Steering If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. The electric power...
... If the light stays on , contact your dealer/retailer for service repairs. When the system cools down can take more effort. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has the electric power steering system and the engine stalls while you are able to operate until it ...outside temperature and vehicle use but this cool-down , the AWD system will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. Steering Electric Power Steering If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. The electric power...
Owner's Manual
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...like special underbody shielding and a transfer case low gear range, things that help make your vehicle does not have features like all -wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you go out. But your vehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weather conditions - Traffic lanes are not banked...ated? There are some definite hazards. For example, be sure to do not know, you have some things to have all -wheel drive - What are usually thought necessary for extended or severe off-road service. If your vehicle step over some new skills. The airbag system...
...like special underbody shielding and a transfer case low gear range, things that help make your vehicle does not have features like all -wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you go out. But your vehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weather conditions - Traffic lanes are not banked...ated? There are some definite hazards. For example, be sure to do not know, you have some things to have all -wheel drive - What are usually thought necessary for extended or severe off-road service. If your vehicle step over some new skills. The airbag system...
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... SW fuse from the front with all four wheels on page 5-97. You can be run at 65 mph (105 km/h). For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be dinghy towed from the front. Turn fog lamps and all -wheel-drive vehicles may be covered by placing them on... a platform trailer with all four wheels off . 5. To tow your warranty. Once you tow your destination: 1. Shift the transmission to ACC/ACCESSORY....
... SW fuse from the front with all four wheels on page 5-97. You can be run at 65 mph (105 km/h). For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be dinghy towed from the front. Turn fog lamps and all -wheel-drive vehicles may be covered by placing them on... a platform trailer with all four wheels off . 5. To tow your warranty. Once you tow your destination: 1. Shift the transmission to ACC/ACCESSORY....
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... the front of the ground or dinghy towed from the front. 4-43 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with two wheels on the ground. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Front-wheel-drive VUE Red Line vehicles should be towed with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. 3. Move the shift lever to the dolly. 6. To properly...
... the front of the ground or dinghy towed from the front. 4-43 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with two wheels on the ground. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Front-wheel-drive VUE Red Line vehicles should be towed with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. 3. Move the shift lever to the dolly. 6. To properly...
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Power Steering Fluid ...5-31 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-32 Brakes ...5-33 Battery ...5-36 Jump Starting ...5-37 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Halogen Bulbs ...5-46 Headlamps ...5-46 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-47 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-...
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Power Steering Fluid ...5-31 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-32 Brakes ...5-33 Battery ...5-36 Jump Starting ...5-37 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Halogen Bulbs ...5-46 Headlamps ...5-46 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-47 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-...
Owner's Manual
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... the bottom of the filler plug hole. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. A. check and have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on page 6-3. 5-41 To disconnect the jumper cables from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. How to Check Lubricant All...-Wheel Drive If you 'll need to change it repaired, if needed. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to perform the lubricant checks described in this...
... the bottom of the filler plug hole. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. A. check and have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on page 6-3. 5-41 To disconnect the jumper cables from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. How to Check Lubricant All...-Wheel Drive If you 'll need to change it repaired, if needed. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to perform the lubricant checks described in this...
Owner's Manual
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... High-Beam Headlamp Outside Rearview Mirror Heating Hybrid Auxiliary BEC Run Sunroof Module Heated Seat Control Module Body Control Module Starter Motor Windshield Wiper All-Wheel Drive System Antilock Brake System Module Air Conditioning Compressor Blower Motor Amplifier Horn Antilock Brake System Module TRLR T/LAMP Trailer Parking Lamps HDLP HI...
... High-Beam Headlamp Outside Rearview Mirror Heating Hybrid Auxiliary BEC Run Sunroof Module Heated Seat Control Module Body Control Module Starter Motor Windshield Wiper All-Wheel Drive System Antilock Brake System Module Air Conditioning Compressor Blower Motor Amplifier Horn Antilock Brake System Module TRLR T/LAMP Trailer Parking Lamps HDLP HI...
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Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Fuel Tank All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 9.0 qt 10.9 qt 11.4 qt 8.5 L 10.4 L 10.9 L 5.0 qt 4.0 qt 5.5 qt 4.7 L 3.8 L 5.2 L 16.7 gal 19.2 gal 63.0 L 73.0 L 5-104
Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Fuel Tank All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 9.0 qt 10.9 qt 11.4 qt 8.5 L 10.4 L 10.9 L 5.0 qt 4.0 qt 5.5 qt 4.7 L 3.8 L 5.2 L 16.7 gal 19.2 gal 63.0 L 73.0 L 5-104
Owner's Manual
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... Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-46 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-71 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-71 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Anti-lock Brake...
... Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-46 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-71 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-71 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Anti-lock Brake...
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... System ...2-4 Keys ...2-3 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...
... System ...2-4 Keys ...2-3 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...