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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Audio Systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

DVD Radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

OnStar

®

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Cruise Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Horn Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Turning or Removing the Ignition Key  . . . . . . .11

Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Climate Controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Windshield Wipers and Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rear Window Wind Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Saturn Security System/

Remote Keyless Entry  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Entry Lighting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Lockout Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Rear Door Security Locks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Towing Your Vehicle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Automatic Door Locking and Unlocking . . . . . .15

Removing and Securing the Fuel Cap  . . . . . . .16

Fuel Economy  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Resetting the “Change Oil Soon” Light  . . . . . .17

Tire Pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Fold-Down Passenger Seatback  . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Fold-Down Rear Seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Rear Cargo Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Preventing Window Fogging  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Removing the Spare Tire  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Driving Off Paved Roads  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Roadside Assistance Program  . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My Saturn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Congratulations on your purchase of a Saturn VUE. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to

ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features

described in this booklet.

Summary of Contents for 2005 Vue

Page 1: ...ng 14 Lockout Prevention 15 Rear Door Security Locks 15 Towing Your Vehicle 15 Automatic Door Locking and Unlocking 15 Removing and Securing the Fuel Cap 16 Fuel Economy 16 Resetting the Change Oil So...

Page 2: ...n G Instrument Panel Brightness Dial H Storage Compartment I Turn Signal Multifunction Lever J Hood Release K Tilt Lever L Horn M Cruise Control Buttons N Ignition Switch O Windshield Wiper Lever P Sh...

Page 3: ...perature Light Q Traction Control Disabled Light R Low Traction Light S Brake System Warning Light T Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge U Change Engine Oil Light V Gate Ajar Light W Upshift Light X Low...

Page 4: ...e end of the control up or down To move the seat forward or rearward slide the con trol toward the front or back To adjust the height of the seat move the entire control up or down Manual Front Seatba...

Page 5: ...radio bands 1 Turn radio on by pressing the On Off knob 2 Press and hold RCL button 3 While holding RCL button push left side of AUTO EQ rocker button until correct hour appears 4 While holding RCL bu...

Page 6: ...e Tune knob to manually change Seek Hold the TUNE SEEK button until a tone sounds Radio will automatically increase or decrease frequency to next receivable station Press the SEEK rocker button moment...

Page 7: ...ser selects location by pressing Preset Disc buttons 1 6 Insert CD into the slot with label side up Press NXT or PRV button Insert CD into the slot or press the Load button and insert disc when prompt...

Page 8: ...Satellite Radio if equipped Your VUE may be equipped with XM Satellite Radio which provides additional listening presets XM1 and XM2 To access these press the AUX button until XM1 or XM2 appears on t...

Page 9: ...ns available through the wireless headphones DVD Aux Default mode when using RCA jacks When the RCA jacks are connected your vehicle s rear speakers will be muted The rear seat passengers will be able...

Page 10: ...opted for the Power Package your VUE comes with cruise control which allows you to maintain a desired speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal To use this feature you must be travelin...

Page 11: ...r Owner Manual Turning or Removing the Ignition Key If you are having difficulty either turning the ignition key or removing it from the steering column try this Rotate the steering wheel back and for...

Page 12: ...tem s mode knob between the Heater and Defrost modes In cold weather glass fogging may be reduced by slightly opening a window to allow moisture and humidity to escape from the passenger cabin See Sec...

Page 13: ...on You can also choose a vent position for your sunroof With the sunshade open and the glass panel closed rotate the switch upward for the vent position See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Washer Fluid...

Page 14: ...gate from a distance of up to 30 ft 9 7 m When using the keyfob be sure there is nothing between you and the vehicle that could block the transmitter s signal If the keyfob does not work in the nor ma...

Page 15: ...ethods can be used on models equipped with the manual 4 speed automatic or 5 speed automatic transaxle VTi Auto Variable Transaxle Models This VUE model should not be towed with all four wheels on the...

Page 16: ...nlock when the key is removed from the ignition See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Removing and Securing the Fuel Cap To remove your vehicle s fuel cap turn it to the left about half a turn To reinsta...

Page 17: ...e Section 5 of your Owner Manual Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver s door provides you with information about the size speed rating and recom mend...

Page 18: ...s reclining and folding rear seats provide added comfort and increased flexibility a valuable feature for camping trips or when you are carry ing cargo The rear split bench seatbacks have three availa...

Page 19: ...mind If your vehicle does not have all wheel drive you should not drive it off road unless you re on a level solid surface If your VUE is equipped with all wheel drive you may travel on unpaved roads...

Page 20: ...rn retailer locator service As your home away from home on the Internet you can take advantage of My Saturn s numerous owner benefits including vehicle maintenance sched ule service reminders frequent...

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