Saturn Vue (2010 year). Manual

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Keys, Doors and Windows

Shutting the Engine Off After a
Remote Start

To manually shut off a remote start:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press

until the

parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

Turn the ignition switch on and
then off.

Conditions in Which the
Remote Start Will Not Work

The vehicle cannot be started using
the remote start feature if the key is
in the ignition, the hood is open, or if
there is an emission control system
malfunction.

The engine turns off during a remote
start if the coolant temperature gets
too high or if the oil pressure
gets low.

Door Locks

{

WARNING

Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.

Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not
open it. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.

Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent

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WARNING (Continued)

injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.

Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this
from happening.

To lock or unlock a door, use the
key from the outside or the door
lock from the inside.

Power Door Locks
T

: The power door lock switches

are located on the driver door.

Press the right side of the switch
to unlock the doors.

Remove the ignition key and
press the left side of the switch
to lock all of the doors.

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Delayed Locking

A chime will sound to indicate a
door or liftgate is open when you try
to lock the doors with the power
door lock switch. The doors will not
lock, and the theft‐deterrent system
will not arm until all the doors are
closed and five seconds have
passed.

Automatic Door Locks

Automatic Door Lock

The doors are programmed to
automatically lock when the shift
lever is moved into a forward gear.

The automatic door lock feature
cannot be disabled.

Automatic Door Unlock

The doors will automatically unlock
when the shift lever is moved
into (P) Park.

Lockout Protection

When the power door lock switch is
pressed with the key in the ignition,
and any door is open, all the doors
lock and the driver door unlocks.
When doors are closed with the key
in the ignition, the horn will sound
as a reminder.

If the doors are locked with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, and the key is in the
ignition, a chime sounds and all
except the driver door lock.

The lockout protection feature can
be overridden by holding the power
door lock switch for three seconds.

Safety Locks

The vehicle has rear door security
locks to prevent passengers from
opening the rear doors from the
inside.

Open the rear doors to access the
security locks on the inside edge of
each door.

To set the locks, insert a key into
the slot and turn it to the horizontal
position. The door can only be
opened from the outside with the
door unlocked. To return the door to
normal operation, turn the slot to the
vertical position.

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Keys, Doors and Windows

Doors

Liftgate

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WARNING

Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.

If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:

Close all of the windows.

Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.

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WARNING (Continued)

Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.

If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.

For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑34.

To lock or unlock the liftgate, if the
vehicle has this feature, press

twice on the Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) transmitter or press the
power door lock switch.

To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad on the underside of the
liftgate handle and pull up.

To close the liftgate, pull down using
the handle and close until it latches.

Liftgate Operation with Loss of
Power

To open the liftgate if the vehicle's
battery is disconnected or the
voltage is low, access the release
lever. Remove the interior trim cover
on the inside of the liftgate. Use a
tool to push the lever on the latch
until the liftgate releases.

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Vehicle Security

Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities. This
vehicle has theft-deterrent features,
however, they do not make it
impossible to steal.

Anti-Theft Alarm System

Your vehicle may have a content
theft-deterrent alarm system.

United States shown,

Canada similar

The security light is located near the
center of the instrument panel.

To arm the theft-deterrent system,
press

on the RKE transmitter

when all doors and the hood
(vehicles started with the remote
start feature only) are closed. The
security light will come on solid for
approximately 30 seconds and then
flashes slowly. If

on the RKE

transmitter is pressed a second
time, the theft-deterrent system will
activate immediately, bypassing the
30 second delay. The content theft
deterrent alarm is not armed until
the security light flashes slowly.

If any door, liftgate or the hood
(vehicles started with the remote
start feature only) are opened
without using the key or pressing

on the RKE transmitter, the exterior
lamps flash and the horn will sound
for about 30 seconds. If

the RKE transmitter is not pressed,

the alarm sounds and periodically
repeats. If the system does not
operate as described above, see
your dealer/retailer for service.

The theft-deterrent system also
activates if you lock the doors with
a key.

To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident, always unlock a door with
the RKE transmitter or a key.
Unlocking a door any other way will
set off the alarm if the system has
been armed.

If you set off the alarm by accident,
turn off the alarm by pressing

on the RKE transmitter or by

placing the key in the ignition and
turning it to START.

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Keys, Doors and Windows

Testing the Alarm

To test the alarm:

1. From inside the vehicle, lower

the driver window and open the
driver door.

2. Get out of the vehicle, close the

door and activate the system by
locking the doors with the RKE
transmitter.

3. Wait for the security light to flash

slowly.

4. Then reach in through the

window, unlock the door with the
manual door lock and open the
door. This should set off the
alarm.

If the alarm does not sound when it
should, but the vehicle's headlamps
flash, check to see if the horn
works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, see Fuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 10‑37.

If the alarm does not sound or the
vehicle's headlamps do not flash,
see your dealer/retailer for service.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑16 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry
and Science Canada.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has PASS-Key

III+

(Personalized Automotive Security
System) theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key

III+ is a passive

theft-deterrent system.

The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from the
ignition.

You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.

The security light comes on if there
is a problem with arming or
disarming the theft-deterrent
system.

When the PASS-Key

III+ system

senses that someone is using the
wrong key, it prevents the vehicle
from starting. Anyone using a
trial-and-error method to start the
vehicle will be discouraged because
of the high number of electrical key
codes.

When trying to start the vehicle if
the engine does not start and the
security light on the instrument
panel cluster comes on, there
may be a problem with your
theft-deterrent system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.

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If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be not damaged,
wait about five minutes and try
another ignition key and check the
fuse. See Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 10‑37. If the
engine still does not start with the
other key, the vehicle needs service.
If the vehicle does start, the first key
may be faulty. See your dealer/
retailer who can service the
PASS-Key

III+ to have a new key

made. In an emergency, contact
Roadside Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program on page 13‑6.

It is possible for the PASS-Key

III+

decoder to “learn” the transponder
value of a new or replacement key.
Up to 10 keys may be programmed
for the vehicle. The following
procedure is for programming

additional keys only. If all the
currently programmed keys are lost
or do not operate, you must see
your dealer/retailer or a locksmith
who can service PASS-Key

III+ to

have keys made and programmed
to the system.

See your dealer/retailer or a
locksmith who can service
PASS-Key

III+ to get a new key

blank that is cut exactly as the
ignition key that operates the
system.

To program the new key:

1. Verify that the new key has a

stamped on it.

2. Insert the already programmed

key in the ignition and start the
engine. If the engine does not
start, see your dealer/retailer for
service.

3. After the engine has started, turn

the key to LOCK/OFF, and
remove the key.

4. Insert the key to be programmed

and turn it to the ON/RUN
position within five seconds of
the original key being turned to
the LOCK/OFF position.

The security light turns off once
the key has been programmed.

5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if

additional keys are to be
programmed.

If the PASS-Key

III+ key is lost or

damaged, see your dealer/retailer
or a locksmith to have a new
key made.

Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Keys, Doors and Windows

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

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WARNING

A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.

Power Mirrors

Controls for the outside power
mirrors are located on the
driver door.

To adjust the power mirrors:

1. Turn the knob to choose the

left (L) or the (R) right mirror.

2. Adjust each mirror so that you

can see the side of your vehicle
and the area behind your
vehicle.

3. Return the control to the center

position so the mirror cannot be
moved.

Heated Mirrors

For vehicles with outside heated
mirrors:

(Rear Window Defogger):

Press to heat the outside rearview
mirrors. See “Rear Window
Defogger” under Automatic Climate
Control System on page 8‑5 for
more information.

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Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

If the vehicle has the manual
rearview mirror, it can be adjusted
by holding the mirror in the center to
move it for a clearer view behind the
vehicle. Reduce the glare of
headlamps from behind by turning
the lever for daytime or
nighttime use.

Vehicles with OnStar

have three

additional control buttons for the
OnStar

system. See your dealer/

retailer for more information about
OnStar

and how to subscribe to it.

See the OnStar

owner guide for

more information about the services
OnStar

provides.

Your vehicle may also have a Rear
Vision Camera. See Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) on page 9‑44 for
more information.

Windows

{

WARNING

Leaving children, helpless adults,
or pets in a vehicle with the
windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a
child, a helpless adult, or a pet
alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.

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Keys, Doors and Windows

Power Windows

{

WARNING

Leaving children in a vehicle with
the keys is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function and they
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave keys in a
vehicle with children.

When there are children in the
rear seat use the window lockout
button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.

The window switches for all doors
are located on the driver door.
Each passenger door has a switch
that controls only that window.

Press the front of the switch to open
the window. Pull the switch up to
close it.

The power windows operate
when the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑29.

Express-Down Window

The driver window switch has an
express-down feature that lowers
the window without holding the
switch. Press the switch part way
and the window will open a small
amount. Press the switch down all
the way and release it and the
window lowers all the way.

To stop the window while it is
lowering, press and release the
switch.

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Window Lockout

o (Window Lockout): The vehicle
has a lockout feature to prevent rear
seat passengers from operating the
windows. Press the lockout button,
located with the power window
switches, to turn the feature on
and off.

Sun Visors

To block out glare, swing the sun
visor down, or detach the driver sun
visor from the center mount and
slide it along the rod from
side-to-side.

On a visor with a mirror, lift the
cover to use it.

Roof

Sunroof

The sunroof switch is located
between the sun visors.

To operate the sunroof, the
ignition must be in ON/RUN,
ACC/ACCESSORY, or in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑29.

Open/Close: Slide and release the
switch rearward to express open the
sunroof. Slide the switch forward or
rearward to stop movement.

The sun shade opens automatically
with the sunroof or can be manually
operated. The sunshade cannot be
closed with the sunroof open.

Slide and hold the switch forward to
close the sunroof. The sunshade
must be closed manually.

Vent Open/Close: Press and hold
the switch to vent the sunroof.
Pull and hold the switch to close it.
The sunshade must be manually
operated when the sunroof is in the
vent position.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

The front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.

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WARNING

With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.

Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the
restraint down.

Push down on the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.

The rear seats have head rests that
adjust the same as the head
restraints.

The head restraints and head rests
are not designed to be removed.

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Active Head Restraints

This vehicle has an active head
restraint system in the front
outboard seating positions. The
active head restraints automatically
tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck
injury if the vehicle is hit from
behind.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

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WARNING

You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
manual driver's seat while the
vehicle is moving. The sudden
movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push a
pedal when you do not want to.
Adjust the driver's seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.

To move a manual seat forward or
rearward:

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired

position and release the bar.

Try to move the seat with your body
to be sure the seat is locked in
place.

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Seats and Restraints

Seat Height Adjuster

If the vehicle has a manual driver
seat height adjuster, it is located on
the outboard side of the seat near
the front of the seat cushion.

To raise the seat, move the lever
upward repeatedly until the seat is
at the desired height. To lower the
seat, move the lever downward
repeatedly until the seat is at the
desired height.

Power Seat Adjustment

This vehicle may have power seats.

To adjust the seat location, move
the control forward or rearward.

To raise or lower the front or rear
part of the seat cushion, move the
front or rear of the control up
or down.

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Lumbar Adjustment

If the vehicle has this feature, the
knob is located on the inboard side
of the driver seatback.

Turn the knob clockwise to increase
lumbar support and
counterclockwise to decrease it.

Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

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WARNING

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WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.

On seats with manual reclining
seatbacks, the lever used to operate
them is located on the outboard side
of the seat.

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Seats and Restraints

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the recline lever.

2. Move the seatback to the

desired position, then release
the lever to lock the seatback in
place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to an upright
position:

1. Lift the lever fully without

applying pressure to the
seatback and the seatback
returns to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

If the seats have power reclining
seatbacks, the control used to
recline them is located on the
outboard side of the seat.

To recline the seatback, tilt the
top of the control rearward.

To bring the seatback forward,
tilt the top of the control forward.

{

WARNING

Sitting in a reclined position when
your vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even if you buckle up,
your safety belts cannot do their
job when you are reclined
like this.

The shoulder belt cannot do its
job. In a crash, you could go into
it, receiving neck or other injuries.

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Saturn Vue (2010 year). Manual - part 3