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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 ...(s) ...3-52 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the 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...
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 ...(s) ...3-52 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the 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...
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... start buttons are added, allowing the engine to your dealer/retailer if you can be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction. See your vehicle. 2-8 If the vehicle is left running for 15 minutes. After...
... start buttons are added, allowing the engine to your dealer/retailer if you can be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction. See your vehicle. 2-8 If the vehicle is left running for 15 minutes. After...
Owner's Manual
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To arm the theft-deterrent system, press the lock button on the RKE transmitter when all doors and the hood (vehicles started with the remote start feature only) are opened without using the key or pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter, the exterior ...'s headlamps do not flash, see your dealer/retailer for approximately 30 seconds and then flashes slowly. Unlocking a door any door, liftgate or the hood (vehicles started with a key. Wait for the security light to START. If the lock or unlock button on solid for service. 2-15 If the alarm...
To arm the theft-deterrent system, press the lock button on the RKE transmitter when all doors and the hood (vehicles started with the remote start feature only) are opened without using the key or pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter, the exterior ...'s headlamps do not flash, see your dealer/retailer for approximately 30 seconds and then flashes slowly. Unlocking a door any door, liftgate or the hood (vehicles started with a key. Wait for the security light to START. If the lock or unlock button on solid for service. 2-15 If the alarm...
Owner's Manual
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The answer depends on location. 3. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for that you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Before adding ...
The answer depends on location. 3. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for that you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Before adding ...
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... on page 3-11. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 3-6. Traction Control System Button. D. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 5-11. E. Auxiliary Input Jack. See Hood Release on page 3-31. K. Rear Window Wiper/Washer. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 2-44. Q. Climate Control. Air Outlets. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. Windshield Wiper...
... on page 3-11. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 3-6. Traction Control System Button. D. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 5-11. E. Auxiliary Input Jack. See Hood Release on page 3-31. K. Rear Window Wiper/Washer. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 2-44. Q. Climate Control. Air Outlets. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. Windshield Wiper...
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Operation Tips • Clear away any non-GM approved hood deflectors that could adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help ...
Operation Tips • Clear away any non-GM approved hood deflectors that could adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help ...
Owner's Manual
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... brakes get wet, it . Watch for damage. curves. • Keep your vehicle clean - At faster speeds, water splashes on the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. These accumulations can also occur if you longer to start the engine. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for animals...
... brakes get wet, it . Watch for damage. curves. • Keep your vehicle clean - At faster speeds, water splashes on the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. These accumulations can also occur if you longer to start the engine. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for animals...
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... Octane ...5-6 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-7 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 ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant...
... Octane ...5-6 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-7 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 ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant...
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... complete. • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you and others could be badly burned and your vehicle. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that... to you even when the engine is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is not running. You can ignite the fuel vapor. You or others : • Dispense ...
... complete. • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you and others could be badly burned and your vehicle. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that... to you even when the engine is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is not running. You can ignite the fuel vapor. You or others : • Dispense ...
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Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Then pull the hood down and close it . It is located under the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever. 3. Pull the handle with this symbol on properly. Then go to the front of the vehicle. 2.
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Then pull the hood down and close it . It is located under the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever. 3. Pull the handle with this symbol on properly. Then go to the front of the vehicle. 2.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, you will see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, you will see the following: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine (3.6L V6 similar), you will see the following: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine (3.6L V6 similar), you will see the following: 5-14
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...Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you see your retailer. Stay away from the engine if you open the hood. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is properly and tightly secured. Be sure the cap is not tightly installed, ... panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it . If you just open the hood. Engine Overheating There is overheated, the liquids in it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can catch fire. Do not spill...
...Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you see your retailer. Stay away from the engine if you open the hood. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is properly and tightly secured. Be sure the cap is not tightly installed, ... panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it . If you just open the hood. Engine Overheating There is overheated, the liquids in it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can catch fire. Do not spill...
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.... Stop after high-speed driving. If you get a little too hot when you: If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no longer have an air conditioner and it is still no sign of steam...
.... Stop after high-speed driving. If you get a little too hot when you: If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no longer have an air conditioner and it is still no sign of steam...
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Cooling System When you . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Coolant Surge Tank C. Electric Engine Fan B. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you decide it cools down. Pressure Cap 5-27 The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 2.4L L4 Engine shown, 3.5L V6 and 3.6L V6 Engines similar A.
Cooling System When you . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Coolant Surge Tank C. Electric Engine Fan B. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you decide it cools down. Pressure Cap 5-27 The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 2.4L L4 Engine shown, 3.5L V6 and 3.6L V6 Engines similar A.
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...negative (−) terminal is equipped with a remote positive (+) terminal. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on page 5-12. The vehicle is a stud on the driver... Overview on that vehicle. Place the negative (-) jumper cable clamp on the negative (−) terminal on the underhood fuse block. 4. Open the hood on location. 5-38 To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, press the tab on the bottom of the fuse block and lift the cover up...
...negative (−) terminal is equipped with a remote positive (+) terminal. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on page 5-12. The vehicle is a stud on the driver... Overview on that vehicle. Place the negative (-) jumper cable clamp on the negative (−) terminal on the underhood fuse block. 4. Open the hood on location. 5-38 To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, press the tab on the bottom of the fuse block and lift the cover up...
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... the distance. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to the headlamp. 6. See Hood Release on the flat the height of light from the headlamp being adjusted. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of ...
... the distance. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to the headlamp. 6. See Hood Release on the flat the height of light from the headlamp being adjusted. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of ...
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... be turned with a 6 mm socket. 8. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to the horizontal tape line. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. 5-45 The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. Make sure that...
... be turned with a 6 mm socket. 8. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to the horizontal tape line. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. 5-45 The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. Make sure that...
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... sure to lift the headlamp bracket lower arm. 6. To replace the parking/turn signal lamp bulb, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-49. Open the hood. Push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle with this section, contact your dealer/retailer. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in...and then pull the headlamp assembly out from the top of the front fascia and grille. Remove the three screws retaining the headlamp assembly. 4. See Hood Release on page 5-47. 1. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps on page 5-11 ...
... sure to lift the headlamp bracket lower arm. 6. To replace the parking/turn signal lamp bulb, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-49. Open the hood. Push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle with this section, contact your dealer/retailer. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in...and then pull the headlamp assembly out from the top of the front fascia and grille. Remove the three screws retaining the headlamp assembly. 4. See Hood Release on page 5-47. 1. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps on page 5-11 ...
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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 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.