Congratulations on your purchase of a Saturn AURA. Please read this information and your Owner Manualto ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the featuresdescribed in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYRemote Keyless Entry Features .6Remote Vehicle Start System . . .6

SAFETY & SECURITYPassenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . .7

COMFORT Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . .8Steering Column Adjustment . . . .9

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . . .9Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features . . . . . . .10Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . .12Audio Steering Wheel Controls .13XM® Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Rear Seat Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CONVENIENCE Bluetooth® System . . . . . . . . . . .14Automatic Headlamp System . . .14Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Speed-Sensitive Wipers . . . . . . .15Express Power Windows . . . . . .16Power Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . .16Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass . . . . . . . . .16

Center Console Features . . . . . .16Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .17Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Split-Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . .17

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .18Traction Control System . . . . . . .18StabiliTrak® – Stability ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18TAPshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .19Resetting the Oil Life System . .19

OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20My Saturn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

The main features of the instrumentpanel include:

A. Side Window OutletsB. Side Air OutletsC. Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverD. Instrument Panel ClusterE. Windshield Wiper and Washer LeverF. Hazard Warning Flashers ButtonG. Passenger Airbag Status IndicatorH. Dedicated Rear Seat Air OutletsI. Center Air OutletsJ. Trunk Release ButtonK. Adjustable Pedals Button

(if equipped)L. Instrument Panel Brightness ControlM. Fog Lamp Switch (if equipped)

N. Storage CompartmentO. Hood Release LeverP. Cruise ControlsQ. Driver Information Center ButtonsR. Steering Column Adjustment LeverS. HornT. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

(if equipped)U. Ignition SwitchV. Audio SystemW. Climate Control SystemX. Shift LeverY. Storage Compartment with

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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The instrument panel clusteris designed to let you know aboutmany important aspects of your vehi-cle’s operation. It is important to readyour Owner Manual and becomefamiliar with the information beingrelayed to you by the lights, gaugesand indicators, as well as whataction can be taken to ensure safetyand to prevent damage.

Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equippedwith this cluster or one very similar to it. Theinstrument panel cluster includes these keyfeatures:

A. TachometerB. SpeedometerC. Driver Information CenterD. Fuel GaugeE. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

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Your vehicle has a Driver InformationCenter (DIC) that provides vehicleinformation and enables vehicle featurepersonalization. The DIC messages willbe shown on the instrument panel clus-ter display. To operate the DIC, the igni-tion switch must be in the Run position.

The following DIC buttons are locatedon the left side of the steering wheel:INFO (Information): Press this button toscroll through the following vehicleinformation:• Outside Air

TemperatureandOdometer

• Trip A• Trip B• Fuel Range• Econ (Fuel

Economy)• Average Speed• Oil Life• Tire Pressure

Vehicle Symbols

Following are examples of symbols youwill find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyalert you to various vehicle operatingconditions.

Airbag Readiness Light

Air Conditioning (A/C)

Antilock Brake System Warning Light

Cruise Control Set

INFO DIC Info Button

DIC Reset Button

Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Check Engine Light)

Off

On/Off

On

Rear Window Defogger

Safety Belt Reminder Light

Security Light

StabiliTrak Light

Traction Control Off Light

Tire Pressure Warning Light

Note: System may require use of atleast one tank of fuel to correctly reportFuel Economy and Average Speed.

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(Reset): Press this button to resetDIC information while it is displayed,select a personalization feature setting,or acknowledge a warning message.Vehicle Feature PersonalizationA variety of your vehicle’s features canbe personalized to your preference. Topersonalize features:1. Turn on the ignition with the vehicle in

Park. (Access to the personalizationfeatures, except Units, is not avail-able while the vehicle is moving.)

2. Press and hold the INFO (Information)button and the (Reset) button atthe same time to enter the personal-ization menu.

3. Press the INFO button to scrollthrough the available personalizationfeatures.

4. With the desired feature displayed,press and hold the button for onesecond to scroll through each setting.

5. With the desired setting displayed,press the INFO button to record yourchoice and move on to the nextfeature.

6. To exit the personalization menu,press the INFO button until the end ofthe menu is reached.

Personalization features may include:• Oil Life Reset• Units (English/Metric)• Remote Start (if equipped)• Lock Horn (during Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) locking)• Unlock Horn (during RKE unlocking)• Light Flash (during RKE locking or

unlocking)

• Delay Lock• Auto Unlock• Exterior Lights (during RKE

unlocking)• Language (English, French, Spanish

or German)

Warnings and MessagesThe DIC provides a variety of vehiclemessages (depending on optional equip-ment) as well as warnings if a problemis sensed in a vehicle system. To acknowledge a message and clear itfrom the display, press the (Reset)button. Some urgent messages cannotbe cleared from the DIC display. If you have a current OnStar subscrip-tion, and a warning message appears,you can press the OnStar button andspeak to an OnStar Advisor. In manyvehicles, OnStar Advisors can accesscertain diagnostic information and cantell you how serious the problem is andwhat you should do about it.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings andmessages provide critical informationthat can prevent damage to your vehi-cle. Review your Owner Manual tobecome familiar with the informationdisplayed and the action required.

Note: Depending on equipment, not allpersonalization features may be avail-able on your vehicle.

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The RemoteKeyless Entry(RKE) transmitterallows you to lockand unlock yourvehicle and performother functions fromup to 196 feet (60meters) away fromthe vehicle. RKE functions include:

(Lock): Press this button to lock allthe doors. RKE feedback (light flashand/or horn chirp) can be programmedusing the DIC.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlockthe driver’s door. Press it again withinfive seconds to unlock all remainingdoors. RKE feedback (light flash and/orhorn chirp) can be programmed usingthe DIC.

(Trunk Release): Press and holdthis button for approximately one secondto unlatch the trunk. The trunk also maybe opened by pressing the TrunkRelease button located on the frontbottom of the driver’s door.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release this button to locateyour vehicle. The horn will sound threetimes and the headlamps and parkinglamps will flash three times.To sound the panic alarm, press andhold the button for three seconds. Thehorn will sound and the headlamps andparking lamps will flash for 30 seconds.Press the button again to cancel thepanic alarm.

This feature allows you to start theengine from outside the vehicle byusing the RKE transmitter. The remotestart capability must be turned on usingthe DIC.During a remote vehicle start, the manu-al climate control system will operate atits last setting before the vehicle wasturned off. With automatic climate con-trol (if equipped), the system will senseyour vehicle’s interior temperature andoperate as necessary to warm or coolthe vehicle to a preset interior tem-perature. It will also activate the reardefogger if needed, based on outsidetemperature.Starting the VehicleTo remote-start the vehicle:1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle. 2. Press and release the (Lock)

button on the transmitter.3. Immediately press and hold the

(Remote Start) button for about fourseconds. When the vehicle starts, theparking lamps will light and stay onwhile the engine is running. Theengine will continue running for 10minutes.

4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minutetime extension. Only two consecutiveremote starts are allowed.

Remote Keyless Entry Features

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

Remote Vehicle Start System (if equipped)

(Remote Vehicle Start) (ifequipped): This feature can be used tostart the engine. (See Remote VehicleStart System.)See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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SAFETY & SECURITY

Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator

When you enter the vehicle after aremote start, the key must be inserted inthe ignition and turned to the Run posi-tion before driving.

Canceling a Remote StartIf you wish to turn off the engine insteadof driving after a remote start, performone of the following functions:• Press and hold the (Remote Start)

button until the parking lamps turn off.• Press and release the Hazard

Warning Flashers button. Press itagain to turn off the flashers.

• Turn the key in the ignition switch tothe Run position and then off.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Your vehicle is equipped with aPassenger Sensing System located inthe front passenger’s seat for the pas-senger’s frontal airbag, and a passengerairbag status indicator located on thecenter of the instrument panel.See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Door Security Locks

Your vehicle has rear door security locksto prevent passengers from opening therear doors from the inside. They arelocated on the inside edge of each reardoor. To set the locks, follow the instruc-tions on the label located near the reardoor latch.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The Remote Vehicle Start fea-ture will not operate if the key is in theignition, a door or the hood is open,or the Check Engine light is illuminatedon the instrument panel cluster.

Your vehicle may feature the OnStarSafe & Sound Plan or the uplevelOnStar Directions & Connections Plan,with one year of OnStar service from thedate you purchased your new vehicle.OnStar offers a variety of capabilities,such as Remote Door Unlock, AutomaticNotification of Airbag Deployment, andHands-Free Calling. In addition, mostvehicles can get driving directionsusing a system called Turn-by-TurnNavigation. OnStar Advisors can send aplanned route to your vehicle and, asyou approach a turn, instructions playover your vehicle speakers. Press theOnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisorabout the service plan you have or toupgrade your plan.For more information, refer to yourOnStar Owner’s Guide, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),or visit onstar.com.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

OnStar® (if equipped)

• Bring the seatback forward by tiltingthe top of the control forward.

Adjusting Lumbar Support (if equipped) The adjust-ment handleis located onthe outboardside of theseatback.To adjustsupport:• Ratchet the handle up repeatedly

to decrease lumbar support. • Ratchet the handle down repeatedly

to increase lumbar support.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Adjusting the Manual Seat• To adjust the position of the seat, lift

the bar located under the front of theseat to unlock it. Slide the seat to thedesired position and release the bar.Try to move the seat with your bodyto be sure the seat is locked in place.

• To adjust the position of the seatback,lift the recline lever on the outboardside of the seat. Move the seatbackto the desired position and releasethe lever. Push on the seatback tomake sure it is locked in place.

Adjusting the Power Seats (if equipped)

The power seat controls are located onthe outboard side of the seat. Use the horizontal control (A) to:• Move the seat forward or rearward

by sliding the control forward orrearward.

• Move the seat up or down by movingthe entire control up or down.

• Raise or lower the front or rear part ofthe seat cushion by moving the frontor rear of the control up or down.

Use the vertical control (B) to:• Recline the seatback by tilting the top

of the control rearward.

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The heated frontseat controls arelocated on theoutboard cornerof the driver andfront passengerseats. The seatsfeature a highand low heat setting.High: Press the top of the switch ( )once to turn on the seat to the highsetting (indicator light number 2).Low: Press the top of the switch ( )twice to turn on the seat to the lowsetting (indicator light number 1).Off: Press the bottom of the switch ( )to turn off the heated seat.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Heated Seat Controls (if equipped)

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COMFORT

Seat Adjustments

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

Steering Column Adjustment

Adjust thedriver’s seat toa comfortableposition beforeadjusting thesteering wheel.To tilt and tele-scope the posi-tion of the steering wheel:1. Pull down the lever on the left side of

the steering column.2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable

position by moving it up or downas well as in or out.

3. Pull up the lever to lock the wheelin place.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

The shoulder beltcan be adjusted tothe height that isright for you. Tomove the heightadjuster up ordown, squeezethe buttons on thesides of the height adjuster and move itto the desired position.Try to move the adjuster withoutsqueezing the buttons to make sure ithas locked into position.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Climate Controls

Your vehicle may have the manualclimate control system or the availableautomatic climate control system.

Both systems include the followingfunctions:

(Fan): Turn the fan knob (A) toincrease or decrease fan speed.

(Off): Turn the fan knob to the Offposition to turn off the system. Only therear defogger will function when thesystem is off.

(Air Conditioning): Press thisbutton to turn the air conditioning systemon or off.

(Recirculation): Press this buttonto recirculate inside air throughout thevehicle. This feature can be used to pre-vent outside air and odors from enteringyour vehicle, or to help heat or cool theair inside your vehicle more quickly. Therecirculation feature will not operatewhen the airflow knob is in the Defog orDefrost setting.

(Outside Air): Press this button toallow outside air to enter the vehicle.Temperature: Turn the temperatureknob or press the temperature buttons(B) (if equipped) to raise or lower thetemperature setting.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features

While most of the features on your radiowill look familiar, the following are somethat may be new:

(Power/Volume): Press this knob toturn the system on or off. Turn the knobto adjust the volume.

(Information): Press this button todisplay additional information related tothe current FM-RDS or XM station, orMP3 song.

(Tune): Turn this knob to select radiostations or, when a CD is playing, toselect a track or MP3 file. Tone and Speaker Control: Pressthe Tune knob to adjust the tonecontrol (bass/treble) or speaker control (balance/fade) setting. Turn the knob orpress the Seek, FWD or REV button toadjust the selected setting.FAV (Favorite): Press this button to gothrough up to six pages of any combi-nation (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) ofpreset favorite radio stations. On eachpage, up to six stations are available byusing the six pushbuttons below theradio display.BAND: Press this button to switch toFM, AM or XM (if equipped). With aCD loaded or a portable audio player

Airflow Direction: Turn the airflow knob(C previous page) to change the direc-tion of the airflow inside the vehicle.

(Vent): Directs air to the side airoutlets and center air outlets.

(Bi-Level): Directs air to the sideair outlets, center air outlets and flooroutlets.

(Floor): Directs most of the air tothe floor outlets and some air to the sidewindow outlets and windshield.

(Defog): Directs air to the wind-shield, side window outlets and flooroutlets.

(Defrost): Directs most of the air tothe windshield and some air to the sidewindow outlets.

(Rear Window Defogger): Pressthis button to activate the rear windowdefogger and the heated outside mirrors(if equipped). They will shut offautomatically.Automatic Climate Control (if equipped)To have the system automatically controlthe air delivery mode and fan speed, turnthe fan and airflow knobs to the AUTOposition. Use the temperature buttons toadjust the temperature setting.Dedicated Rear Seat Air OutletsThe upper two air outlets in the centerof the instrument panel are designed todirect air to the rear seat. They are notadjustable. To turn off airflow from thesetwo outlets, rotate the thumbwheel in thecenter of the outlets.To adjust the lower two center airoutlets, use the knob in the center ofeach outlet.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Setting Favorite StationsBefore setting your favorite stations,shift the vehicle into Park.

Up to six pages of any combination (AM,FM, or XM, if equipped) of favorite radiostations, with up to six stations stored oneach page, can be displayed by press-ing the FAV (Favorite) button.

To set the number of favorite stationpages:1. Press the MENU button to display the

radio setup menu.2. Press the pushbutton located below

the FAV 1–6 label on the radiodisplay.

3. Select the desired number of favoritestation pages.

4. Press the FAV button. You may nowbegin storing your favorite stations forthe chosen number of pages.

Note: Engaging in extended searchingfor specific audio stations or songs byusing buttons and knobs — or givingextended attention to entertainmenttasks — can lead you to look away fromthe road frequently or longer than usual.Looking away from the road for pro-longed periods may cause you to missseeing things on the road that you needto see. Be sure to keep your eyes onthe road and mind on the drive — andavoid engaging in extended searchingfor specific items while driving.

connected, press this button to switch toradio operation.

(Seek/Scan): Press the right or leftarrow button to go to the next or previ-ous radio station or, when a CD is play-ing, to the next track or MP3 file, or tothe start of the current track or MP3 file.To enter the scan mode, press and holdeither arrow button for a few seconds (abeep will sound). Radio stations will bescanned. Press either arrow buttonagain to stop scanning.

(Reverse): Press and hold thisbutton to reverse playback quickly withina track or MP3 file.

(Forward): Press and hold thisbutton to advance playback quickly with-in a track or MP3 file.CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CDinstead of the radio. Press again and thesystem will automatically search for aportable audio player connected to theauxiliary input jack.EQ (Preset Equalization): Press thisbutton to select preset equalizationsettings.CAT (Category) (if equipped): Pressthis button to find XM stations within adesired category.Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable audioplayer can be connected to the auxiliaryinput jack located on the radio. Whenconnected, press the CD/AUX button tobegin playing audio from the portabledevice over the vehicle speakers.MP3 CapabilityA CD-R or CD-RW containing MP3audio files will play automatically wheninserted into the CD player. An MP3symbol will be displayed.

To store favorite stations:1. Tune in the desired radio station.2. Press the FAV button to display the

page where the station is to bestored.

3. Press and hold one of the six push-buttons until a beep sounds to storethe station.

4. Repeat the steps for each pushbuttonon each page.

Setting the Time

To set the time:1. Turn on the radio.2. Press the (Clock) button. Or,

if equipped, press the MENU buttonuntil the clock option is displayed;then press the pushbutton locatedunder the clock option label. The HR,MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels willappear on the display.

3. Press the pushbutton under any ofthe labels to be changed.

4. Press the pushbutton again, the rightSeek arrow or the FWD button toincrease the numbers. Press the leftSeek arrow or the REV button todecrease the numbers. Rotating the

(Tune) knob also will increase ordecrease the selected label.

5. Press the Clock or MENU buttonagain to set the currently displayedtime and date.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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With the in-dash 6-disc CD player, youcannot directly load a CD as in single-play systems.To load a CD(s):• To load a single CD, press and

release the LOAD button. Waitfor the display prompt to load the CD.

• To load multiple CDs, press and holdthe LOAD button for two sec-onds. Follow the display prompts toload each CD. Press the LOAD button again to cancel loading moreCDs.

To play a specific CD:• Press the pushbutton below the arrow

label on the display to select thedesired CD number.

To eject a CD:• To eject the CD that is currently play-

ing, press the EJECT buttononce.

• To eject all CDs, press and hold theEJECT button for two seconds.

If a CD is not removed after severalseconds, it will be pulled back into theplayer automatically.

Multiple-Disc CD Player (if equipped)

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The following audio controls are locatedon the steering wheel:

+ – (Volume): Press the plus orminus button to increase or decreasethe volume.

(Next/Previous/End): Pressthe up or down arrow to go to the nextor previous preset radio station or, whena CD is playing, to the next or previoustrack.Press and holdthe up or downarrow for two sec-onds to seek thenext or previousradio station witha strong signal.Press thebutton to end or reject an OnStar orBluetooth call.

(Mute/Push to Talk): Press thisbutton to mute the audio system. Pressand hold the button for two seconds tointeract with the OnStar or Bluetoothsystem.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: CDs with any affixed labels mayjam in the CD player. Label a CD usinga permanent marker. If more than oneCD is inserted into the slot at a time,or if scratched or damaged CDs areplayed, the CD player could be dam-aged. When using the CD player, useonly CDs in good condition withoutlabels; load one CD at a time; and keepthe CD player and the loading slot freeof foreign materials, liquids or debris.

Audio Steering Wheel Controls(if equipped) Rear Seat Audio (if equipped)

Rear Seat Audio (RSA) allows rear seatpassengers to listen to and control anyof the sources, such as the radio or CDplayer. You can operate the RSA withthe main radio on or off. Adjust the volume on the wireless head-phones by turning the volume control oneach headset. Wired headphones (notincluded) connect to the outlets on theRSA system.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

XM® Radio

XM Radio offers more than 170channels of digital-quality sound thatgoes wherever you go — coast to coast.After a free three-month trial period,activation and service subscriptionfees apply. Service is based in thecontinental United States and Canada.For more information, visit XM onlineat www.XMradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Your vehicle is equipped with anAutomatic Headlamp System, whichturns on the Daytime Running Lampsin the daytime and the headlamps andother exterior lamps at night or whennecessary. The headlamps also will turnon if the wipers are on for more than15 seconds.The system uses a light sensor, locatedon top of the instrument panel, to deter-mine light conditions. For proper opera-tion, avoid placing any objects on ornear the sensor.Exterior Lamp Control SwitchThe exterior lamps also can be operatedmanually using the control switch on thelever to the left of the steering column.The switch can be rotated to the follow-ing positions:AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control):This position turns on the AutomaticHeadlamp System.

(Off/On): When operating in theAUTO position, a momentary turn of thelamp control switch to this position willturn off the Automatic HeadlampSystem. To activate the system, turn the switchto this position again. The AutomaticHeadlamp System is always turned onwhen the vehicle is started.

CONVENIENCE Automatic Headlamp System

Bluetooth® System

The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allowsusers with a Bluetooth-enabled cellphone to make and receive hands-freephone calls utilizing the vehicle’s audiosystem, microphone and controls. TheBluetooth-enabled cell phone must bepaired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth sys-tem before it can be used in the vehicle.Bluetooth ControlsThe following Bluetooth controls arelocated on the steering wheel:

(Push to Talk): Press and hold fortwo seconds to answer incoming calls,confirm system information, and to startvoice recognition.

(End): Press to end or reject acall, and to cancel an operation.The system operates using voicerecognition commands. To help increaseaccuracy, the system will play a shorttone after prompting you for informationor a command. Do not speak until afterthe tone.Not all phones will support all functions.Visit www.saturn.com/bluetooth formore information.For instructions on how to use the system,see Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Fog Lamps (if equipped)

Press the (Fog Lamps)button on theleft side of theinstrument panelto turn the foglamps on or off.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Cruise Control (if equipped)

The cruisecontrolbuttons arelocated onthe steer-ing wheel.Theyinclude thefollowingfunctions:

(On/Off): Press this button to turnthe cruise control system on or off.SET– (Set): Press this button to set aspeed. If the system is active, press andrelease this button to decrease speed1 mph, or press and hold the button todecrease speed more than 1 mph.When the cruise control is set, thecruise control symbol will illuminate inthe instrument panel cluster.

Speed-Sensitive Wipers

The speed-sensitive wipers lever islocated to the right of the steering col-umn. It includes the following functions:

(Mist): Move the lever down to thisposition to turn the wipers on for onewipe.

(Intermittent): Move the lever up tothis position to have the wipers adjustwith your vehicle speed. Rotate the con-trol band to adjust the sensitivity level.The wipers activate more often as theband is rotated upward.

(Low): Move the lever up to thisposition to turn the wipers on the Lowsetting.

(High): Move the lever up to thisposition to turn the wipers on the Highsetting.

(Washer Fluid): Push the buttonon the end of the lever to spray washerfluid on the windshield.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

(Parking Lamps): This positionturns on the parking lamps andtaillamps.

(Headlamps): This position turnson the headlamps, parking lamps andtaillamps. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

RES+ (Resume): Press this button toresume a set speed. If the system isactive, press and release this button toincrease speed 1 mph, or press andhold the button to increase speed morethan 1 mph.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Center Console Features

Cupholders

Two front cupholders, a coin well and acell phone well are located in a remov-able bin behind the shift lever. Foraccess, push the button (A) and thecover will slide back automatically. Toclose, slide the cover forward and lockinto place.

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Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror with Compass (if equipped)

Automatic dimming enables the interiorrearview mirror to sense nighttime glarefrom vehicle headlamps and automati-cally dim to reduce the glare. Automaticdimming turns on each time the vehicleis started. Press and hold the (On/Off) button to turn off the featureand the green indicator light. Press andhold the On/Off button again to turn onthe feature and the green indicator light.Compass Operation and CalibrationPress the On/Off button to turn thecompass on or off.If the letter C appears in the compasswindow, the compass may need to bereset or calibrated. The compass canbe calibrated by driving the vehicle incircles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or sloweruntil the display reads a direction.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Express Power Windows

The powerwindowswitchesare locatedon the driv-er’s doorarmrest.In addition, each passenger door hasa switch for its own window.Express-Down WindowThe driver’s window express-downswitch is labeled AUTO. Press theswitch partway, and the driver’s windowwill open a small amount. Press theswitch all the way down and the windowwill go all the way down automatically.To stop the window while it is lowering,pull up on the switch momentarily. Express-Up WindowPull up the switch partway to partiallyraise the driver’s window. Pull up theswitch completely to activate theexpress-up feature. To stop the windowas it is rising, pull up or press downbriefly on the switch again.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Power Outside Mirrors

Use the selectorswitch located abovethe power mirrorfour-way control padon the driver’s doorto choose either theleft or right outsidemirror. Press one of the arrows on thecontrol pad to move the mirror in thedesired direction. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

The control switch for the sunroof islocated on the overhead console. It willoperate only while the ignition is in theOn or ACC position, or if RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active.• To vent the sunroof, press and

release the rear part ( ) of theswitch.

• To express-open the sunroof, pressand release the rear part ( ) of theswitch twice.

• To close the sunroof, press and holdthe front part ( ) of the switch untilthe sunroof closes.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Universal Home Remote(if equipped)

The Universal Home Remote is a com-bined universal transmitter and receiverthat can activate up to three devices,such as garage door openers, entrydoor locks, and security systems.It’s recommended that you read theinstructions in your Owner Manual com-pletely before attempting to program anyof the three channels on the UniversalHome Remote. The engine should beturned off when programming theremote.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Note: Do not use the Universal HomeRemote with any garage door openerthat does not have the “stop andreverse” feature. This includes anygarage door opener model manufac-tured before April 1, 1982.

Sunroof (if equipped)

Split-Folding Rear Seat

You can fold down either side of therear seatback for more cargo space.Make sure the front seat is not reclined,or the rear seatback will not fold downall the way.To lower the rear seatback:1. Pull up on the seatback release loop

located behind the top of the out-board side of the seatback to releasethe seatback latch.

2. Grip the center top of the seatbackand fold the seatback down.

To raise the rear seatback, lift up theseatback and make sure it latches.Ensure that the safety belts are properlystowed over the seatback in all threepositions.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Center Console Storage Area

Your vehicle has a center console withtwo storage areas. To access the uppertray storage, lift the lever (B) closest tothe passenger’s side. To access thelower storage area, lift the lever (C)closest to the driver’s side.To use the rear seat cupholders, pulldown the door on the back of the centerconsole.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Traction Control System

The TractionControl Systemturns on everytime you startyour vehicle.When one ormore of thedrive wheels begin to spin from tractionloss, the Traction Control System willreduce engine power, indicated by aflashing light on the instrument panel.The front brakes may be applied and thetransaxle may upshift to help regaintraction. If your vehicle becomes stuckand rocking the vehicle is required, thesystem should be turned off.To turn off the Traction Control System,press the (Traction Control) buttonlocated behind the center consolecupholders. When the system is turnedoff, the traction control light willilluminate.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

StabiliTrak® – Stability ControlSystem (if equipped)

StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-controlled vehicle stability system thatassists with directional control of thevehicle in difficult driving conditions. Itturns on automatically every time youstart your vehicle.When the system senses a discrepancybetween your intended path and thedirection the vehicle is actually traveling,it selectively applies brake pressure atany one of the wheels to help steer thevehicle in the direction in which you aresteering.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

TAPshift (if equipped)

You can enjoy the sporty driving charac-teristics provided by a manual transaxlewith the TAPshift feature. To change gears similar to a manualtransaxle:1. Move the shift lever

to Manual (M).2. Press the shift plus

(+) paddle (A)located on top ofthe steering wheelforward to upshift,or press the backof the shift paddle(B) behind thesteering wheeltoward you todownshift.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) inthe instrument panel cluster will displaythe letter M for manual position and anumber indicating the selected gear.

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Refueling the Vehicle

To open the fuel door, press the centerof the rear edge of the door and it willpop open slightly. Pull the door to openit fully.When closing the fuel door, press thecenter of the rear edge of the door untilit is flush with the side of the vehicle.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

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While usingthe TAPshiftfeature, thetransaxle willhave firmershifting and sportier performance. Thetransaxle will allow you to shift only intogears appropriate for the vehicle speedand engine revolutions per minute (rpm).While driving in the manual mode,the transaxle will remain in the driver-selected gear unless a shift is requiredto protect the engine or transmission.If the vehicle slows almost to a stop,an automatic downshift will occur.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Tire Pressure Monitor

The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts youwhen a significant reduction in pressureoccurs in one or more of your vehicle’stires by illuminating the (Low TirePressure) warning light on the instru-ment panel cluster. The low tire pressurewarning light will remain on until youcorrect the tire pressure. A CHECK TIREPRESSURE message will also appearon the DIC. Correcting the Tire PressureWhen the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates, you must inflate the tire tothe proper tire pressure (just as youmust refuel the vehicle when the lowfuel warning light illuminates). The Tireand Loading Information label shows thecorrect tire pressure for the tires whenthey’re cold. “Cold” means your vehiclehas been sitting for at least three hoursor driven no more than one mile.You can temporarily clear the DICmessage by acknowledging it withyour DIC controls. However, at the next

Resetting the Oil Life System

The Oil Life System calculates engineoil life based on vehicle use and displaysCHANGE OIL SOON in the DriverInformation Center (DIC) when it’s nec-essary to change your engine oil andfilter. The Oil Life System should be resetto 100% only following an oil change.To reset the Oil Life System:1. Turn on the ignition.2. Press and hold the INFO (Information)

button and the (Reset) button atthe same time to enter the personal-ization menu.

3. Oil Life Reset will be displayed.4. Press and hold the button for at

least one second. An ACKNOWL-EDGED message will appear whenthe system has been reset.

5. Turn off the ignition.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

vehicle start-up, the DIC message willreappear if the tire pressure has notbeen corrected.During cooler conditions, the low tirepressure warning light may appear whenthe vehicle is first started and then turnoff as you start to drive. This could bean early indicator that your tire pres-sures are getting low and the tires needto be inflated to the proper pressure.

See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor canalert you about low tire pressure, but itdoesn’t replace normal monthly tiremaintenance.

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Roadside Assistance

My Saturn

1-800-553-6000 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438As the proud owner of a new Saturnvehicle, you are automatically enrolledin the Saturn Roadside Assistanceprogram. This value-added service isintended to provide you with peace ofmind as you drive in the city or travelthe open road. Saturn’s Roadside Assistance toll-freenumber is staffed by a team of techni-cally trained advisors who are available24 hours a day, 365 days a year, toprovide minor repair information ormake arrangements to tow your vehicleto the nearest Saturn retailer.Saturn will provide the following servicesfor 5 years/100,000 miles at no expenseto you:• Fuel delivery• Lockout service (identification

required)• Tow to nearest retailer for warranty

service• Flat tire assistance• Jump startsIn many instances, mechanical failuresare covered under Saturn’s comprehen-sive warranty. However, when otherservices are utilized, our advisors willexplain any payment obligations youmight incur.

The complimentary My Saturn ownerswebsite is a one-stop resource toenhance your Saturn ownership experi-ence. Exclusive owner benefits includeonline vehicle maintenance schedules,service reminders, frequently askedquestions, retailer information and more.Visit My Saturn today at Saturn.comand enjoy the ride.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at thetime of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2008 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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OWNER INFORMATION

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OWNER INFORMATION For prompt and efficient assistancewhen calling, please provide the follow-ing information to the advisor:• Location of the vehicle• Telephone number and your location• Vehicle model, year and color• Vehicle mileage• Vehicle license plate numberSaturn reserves the right to limit servic-es or reimbursement to an owner ordriver when, in Saturn’s judgment, theclaims become excessive in frequencyor type of occurrence.Roadside Assistance and OnStar (if equipped)If you have a current OnStar subscrip-tion, press the OnStar button and thevehicle will send your current GPSlocation to an OnStar Advisor who willspeak to you, assess your problem,contact Roadside Assistance and relayyour exact location so you will get thehelp you need.