User ManualTable of Contents2009 Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid BookTOC1Seats and Restraint System5Head Restraints6Head Restraints6Front Seats7Manual Seats7Seat Height Adjuster8Power Seat8Manual Lumbar9Heated Seats9Reclining Seatbacks9Passenger Folding Seatback11Rear Seats13Split Folding Rear Seat13Safety Belts14Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone14How to Wear Safety Belts Properly17Lap-Shoulder Belt21Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy26Safety Belt Extender26Child Restraints26Older Children26Infants and Young Children29Child Restraint Systems31Where to Put the Restraint33Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)35Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position40Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position42Airbag System45Airbag System45Where Are the Airbags?48When Should an Airbag Inflate?49What Makes an Airbag Inflate?51How Does an Airbag Restrain?51What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?52Passenger Sensing System53Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle58Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle59Restraint System Check60Checking the Restraint Systems60Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash61Features and Controls63Keys64Keys64Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System65Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation66Doors and Locks68Door Locks68Power Door Locks68Delayed Locking68Automatic Door Lock69Automatic Door Unlock69Rear Door Security Locks69Lockout Protection69Liftgate70Windows71Windows71Power Windows71Sun Visors72Theft-Deterrent Systems72Theft-Deterrent Systems72Content Theft-Deterrent72PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer74PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation74Starting and Operating Your Vehicle76New Vehicle Break-In76Ignition Positions76Retained Accessory Power (RAP)77Starting the Engine (Automatic Engine Start/Stop)77Engine Coolant Heater81Automatic Transmission Operation82Parking Brake84Regenerative Braking85Shifting Into Park85Shifting Out of Park87Parking Over Things That Burn87Engine Exhaust88Running the Vehicle While Parked88Mirrors89Manual Rearview Mirror89Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror89Outside Power Mirrors90Outside Convex Mirror90Outside Heated Mirrors90OnStar® System91OnStar® System91Universal Home Remote System94Universal Home Remote System94Universal Home Remote System Operation95Storage Areas99Glove Box99Cupholders99Sunglasses Storage Compartment99Center Console Storage99Driver Storage Compartment100Rear Seat Armrest100Convenience Net100Cargo Cover100Cargo Tie Downs101Cargo Management System101Instrument Panel103Instrument Panel Overview106Instrument Panel Overview106Hazard Warning Flashers107Horn107Tilt Wheel108Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever108Turn and Lane-Change Signals108Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer109Flash-to-Pass109Windshield Wipers109Rainsense™ II Wipers110Windshield Washer110Rear Window Wiper/Washer111Cruise Control111Exterior Lamps114Wiper Activated Headlamps114Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)115Automatic Headlamp System115Instrument Panel Brightness116Dome Lamp116Entry Lighting116Reading Lamps116Electric Power Management116Battery Run-Down Protection117Accessory Power Outlet(s)118Climate Controls119Automatic Climate Control System119Outlet Adjustment124Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators124Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators124Instrument Panel Cluster125Speedometer and Odometer126Trip Odometer126Tachometer126Safety Belt Reminders126Airbag Readiness Light127Passenger Airbag Status Indicator128Charging System Light129Brake System Warning Light129Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light130StabiliTrak®/Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light130Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light131Tire Pressure Light131Malfunction Indicator Lamp132Oil Pressure Light135Change Engine Oil Light135Security Light135Cruise Control Light135Highbeam On Light136Low Washer Fluid Warning Light136Fuel Gage136Low Fuel Warning Light136Auto Stop Mode137Charge/Assist Gage137Fuel Economy Light137Driver Information Center (DIC)138Driver Information Center (DIC)138DIC Operation and Displays138DIC Compass142DIC Warnings and Messages144DIC Vehicle Customization151Audio System(s)158Audio System(s)158Setting the Clock158Radio(s)160Using an MP3168XM Radio Messages173Bluetooth®174Theft-Deterrent Feature184Audio Steering Wheel Controls184Radio Reception185Fixed Mast Antenna186XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System186Chime Level Adjustment186Driving Your Vehicle187Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle187Driving Your Vehicle187Driver Behavior188Driving Environment188Vehicle Design188Driving for Better Fuel Economy189Defensive Driving189Drunk Driving190Control of a Vehicle190Braking191Antilock Brake System (ABS)192Braking in Emergencies192StabiliTrak® System193Traction Control System (TCS)194Steering195Off-Road Recovery196Passing197Loss of Control197Driving at Night198Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads199Before Leaving on a Long Trip200Highway Hypnosis200Hill and Mountain Roads200Winter Driving201If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow203Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out203Loading the Vehicle204Towing208Towing Your Vehicle208Recreational Vehicle Towing209Towing a Trailer212Service and Appearance Care221Service223Service223Accessories and Modifications223California Proposition 65 Warning223California Perchlorate Materials Requirements224Doing Your Own Service Work224Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle224Fuel225Fuel225Gasoline Octane225Gasoline Specifications225California Fuel225Additives225Fuels in Foreign Countries226Filling the Tank227Filling a Portable Fuel Container228Checking Things Under the Hood229Checking Things Under the Hood229Hood Release229Engine Compartment Overview230Engine Oil231Engine Oil Life System234Engine Air Cleaner/Filter235Automatic Transmission Fluid237Cooling System237Engine Coolant240Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap242Engine Overheating243Windshield Washer Fluid244Brakes245Battery247Jump Starting248Headlamp Aiming253Headlamp Aiming253Bulb Replacement255Bulb Replacement255Halogen Bulbs255Headlamps255Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps256Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back?up Lamps256License Plate Lamp257Replacement Bulbs257Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement258Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement258Tires258Tires258Tire Sidewall Labeling259Tire Terminology and Definitions261Inflation - Tire Pressure263Tire Pressure Monitor System265Tire Pressure Monitor Operation266Tire Inspection and Rotation270When It Is Time for New Tires271Buying New Tires271Different Size Tires and Wheels273Uniform Tire Quality Grading274Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance275Wheel Replacement275Tire Chains277If a Tire Goes Flat278Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit279Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage286Appearance Care286Interior Cleaning286Fabric/Carpet288Leather288Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces289Care of Safety Belts289Weatherstrips289Washing Your Vehicle289Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses290Finish Care290Windshield and Wiper Blades291Aluminum Wheels292Tires292Sheet Metal Damage293Finish Damage293Underbody Maintenance293Chemical Paint Spotting293Vehicle Identification294Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)294Service Parts Identification Label294Electrical System294Intermediate Voltage Devices and Wiring294Add-On Electrical Equipment295Windshield Wiper Fuses295Power Windows and Other Power Options295Fuses and Circuit Breakers295Instrument Panel Fuse Block296Underhood Fuse Block297Capacities and Specifications301Capacities and Specifications301Maintenance Schedule303Maintenance Schedule303Introduction303Maintenance Requirements303Your Vehicle and the Environment304Using the Maintenance Schedule304Scheduled Maintenance305Additional Required Services307Maintenance Footnotes309Owner Checks and Services310At Each Fuel Fill310At Least Once a Month311At Least Once a Year311Recommended Fluids and Lubricants313Maintenance Replacement Parts314Engine Drive Belt Routing315Maintenance Record316Customer Assistance Information319Customer Assistance and Information319Customer Satisfaction Procedure319Online Owner Center322Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users322Customer Assistance Offices323GM Mobility Reimbursement Program323Roadside Assistance Program323Scheduling Service Appointments325Courtesy Transportation326Collision Damage Repair327Reporting Safety Defects330Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government330Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government330Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn331Service Publications Ordering Information331Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy332Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy332Event Data Recorders332OnStar®333Navigation System333Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)333Index335Size: 1.86 MBPages: 346Language: EnglishOpen manual
