Owner's Manual
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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 ...Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-35 Universal Home Remote System ...2-38 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-49 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 Audio System(s) ...3-52 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1...
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 ...Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-35 Universal Home Remote System ...2-38 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-49 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 Audio System(s) ...3-52 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1...
Owner's Manual
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That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-17 You stop over more time to stop. or the instrument panel... You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-17 You stop over more time to stop. or the instrument panel... You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
Owner's Manual
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... restraint in the vehicle and check with your vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the passenger airbag status indicator will appear on the instrument panel for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the driver. • A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger. With roof-rail...
... restraint in the vehicle and check with your vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the passenger airbag status indicator will appear on the instrument panel for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the driver. • A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger. With roof-rail...
Owner's Manual
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... provide. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-36. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. There is designed for more information. 1-58 The light tells you if there is in your vehicle. The system...
... provide. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-36. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. There is designed for more information. 1-58 The light tells you if there is in your vehicle. The system...
Owner's Manual
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The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. 1-59 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. 1-59 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
Owner's Manual
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...sends an electrical signal triggering a release of the vehicle, near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to help in flator. In...airbag modules in the ceiling of gas from the in rollover events, although no system can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Frontal airbags distribute the force of occupants in the outboard seating positions in flator, the airbag, and related hardware are ...
...sends an electrical signal triggering a release of the vehicle, near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to help in flator. In...airbag modules in the ceiling of gas from the in rollover events, although no system can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Frontal airbags distribute the force of occupants in the outboard seating positions in flator, the airbag, and related hardware are ...
Owner's Manual
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.... After an airbag inflates, you will need to help protect you do not get them, the airbag system will not work on the instrument panel when you start your dealer/retailer for the airbag system. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7-16 and Event Data Recorders on page...
.... After an airbag inflates, you will need to help protect you do not get them, the airbag system will not work on the instrument panel when you start your dealer/retailer for the airbag system. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7-16 and Event Data Recorders on page...
Owner's Manual
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If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on page 3-33 for some adult size occupants. See Adding Equipment to turn the airbag(s) off for more information ...
If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on page 3-33 for some adult size occupants. See Adding Equipment to turn the airbag(s) off for more information ...
Owner's Manual
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... keep the airbags from working properly? You can affect the operation of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airbag wiring can be serviced. They...
... keep the airbags from working properly? You can affect the operation of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airbag wiring can be serviced. They...
Owner's Manual
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Section 2 Features and Controls Luggage Carrier ...2-46 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-47 Convenience Net ...2-47 Cargo Cover ...2-47 Cargo Tie Downs ...2-48 Cargo Management System ...2-48 Sunroof ...2-49 Storage Areas ...2-43 Glove Box ...2-43 Cupholders ...2-44 Instrument Panel Storage ...2-44 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...2-44 Front Storage Area ...2-44 Center Console Storage ...2-45 2-2
Section 2 Features and Controls Luggage Carrier ...2-46 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-47 Convenience Net ...2-47 Cargo Cover ...2-47 Cargo Tie Downs ...2-48 Cargo Management System ...2-48 Sunroof ...2-49 Storage Areas ...2-43 Glove Box ...2-43 Cupholders ...2-44 Instrument Panel Storage ...2-44 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...2-44 Front Storage Area ...2-44 Center Console Storage ...2-45 2-2
Owner's Manual
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... its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all other cable connections must drive with Loss of Power To open the liftgate if the vehicle's battery is disconnected or the voltage...
... its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all other cable connections must drive with Loss of Power To open the liftgate if the vehicle's battery is disconnected or the voltage...
Owner's Manual
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Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is located near the center of the instrument panel. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it and the window will come on and off. The security light is big ...
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is located near the center of the instrument panel. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it and the window will come on and off. The security light is big ...
Owner's Manual
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...) theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is using a trial-and-error method to start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on, there may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Anyone using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from the ignition. Operation...
...) theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is using a trial-and-error method to start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on, there may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Anyone using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from the ignition. Operation...
Owner's Manual
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... if the engine is opened. 2-19 Also, always remember to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position operates some instrument panel warning lights. Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle after you start your vehicle with the engine off : • Outside Mirror • Power Windows...
... if the engine is opened. 2-19 Also, always remember to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position operates some instrument panel warning lights. Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle after you start your vehicle with the engine off : • Outside Mirror • Power Windows...
Owner's Manual
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... you to change , or detects a problem with a 4-speed transmission it will have sportier performance. The transmission will only allow shifting to a lower gear and the instrument panel will display the gear range selected. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) rearward to the next higher gear range without pressing the button on the...
... you to change , or detects a problem with a 4-speed transmission it will have sportier performance. The transmission will only allow shifting to a lower gear and the instrument panel will display the gear range selected. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) rearward to the next higher gear range without pressing the button on the...
Owner's Manual
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... braking. When stopping on page 4-13. If the vehicle does not respond to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed is too high. The instrument panel will display the actual gear selected. • The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear without moving the shift lever. • The...
... braking. When stopping on page 4-13. If the vehicle does not respond to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed is too high. The instrument panel will display the actual gear selected. • The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear without moving the shift lever. • The...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle may have a sunglasses storage compartment located near the rearview mirror. Pull down on the end of and behind the center console, push the button. Instrument Panel Storage Your vehicle has a storage area located to open. There is a storage area located under the front passenger's seat. Cupholders There are cupholders located in...
... vehicle may have a sunglasses storage compartment located near the rearview mirror. Pull down on the end of and behind the center console, push the button. Instrument Panel Storage Your vehicle has a storage area located to open. There is a storage area located under the front passenger's seat. Cupholders There are cupholders located in...
Owner's Manual
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...Control System ...3-23 Outlet Adjustment ...3-28 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-28 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-31 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-32 Trip Odometer ...3-32 Tachometer ...3-32 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-32 Airbag Readiness... ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 Tire Pressure Light ...3-40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-41 Oil Pressure Light ...3-43 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...
...Control System ...3-23 Outlet Adjustment ...3-28 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-28 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-31 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-32 Trip Odometer ...3-32 Tachometer ...3-32 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-32 Airbag Readiness... ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 Tire Pressure Light ...3-40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-41 Oil Pressure Light ...3-43 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...
Owner's Manual
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-49 DIC Compass ...3-50 Audio System(s) ...3-52 Setting the Clock ...3-53 Radio(s) ...3-55 Using an MP3 ...3-...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-49 DIC Compass ...3-50 Audio System(s) ...3-52 Setting the Clock ...3-53 Radio(s) ...3-55 Using an MP3 ...3-...
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... on page 3-16. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Display. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-55. Instrument Panel Cluster. E. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Radio(s) on page 3-7. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 3-6. Hood Release. See Horn on page 2-44. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. O. ...Lamps Control. K. Horn. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-70. Climate Control. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-16. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-28. See Cruise Control on page 2-43. 3-5 S. See Glove Box on page 3-11. See Windshield Wipers on ...
... on page 3-16. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Display. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-55. Instrument Panel Cluster. E. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Radio(s) on page 3-7. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 3-6. Hood Release. See Horn on page 2-44. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. O. ...Lamps Control. K. Horn. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-70. Climate Control. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-16. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-28. See Cruise Control on page 2-43. 3-5 S. See Glove Box on page 3-11. See Windshield Wipers on ...