Saturn Aura Hybrid Owner's manual

In Brief

........................................................... 1-1

Instrument Panel

........................................ 1-2

Initial Drive Information

............................... 1-3

Vehicle Features

...................................... 1-17

Hybrid Features

....................................... 1-22

Performance and Maintenance

................... 1-24

Seats and Restraint System

............................. 2-1

Head Restraints

......................................... 2-2

Front Seats

............................................... 2-3

Rear Seats

............................................... 2-9

Safety Belts

............................................. 2-11

Child Restraints

....................................... 2-30

Airbag System

......................................... 2-56

Restraint System Check

............................ 2-73

Features and Controls

..................................... 3-1

Keys

........................................................ 3-2

Doors and Locks

....................................... 3-9

Windows

................................................. 3-14

Theft-Deterrent Systems

............................ 3-17

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

........... 3-21

Mirrors

.................................................... 3-35

Storage Areas

......................................... 3-36

Sunroof

.................................................. 3-37

Instrument Panel

............................................. 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview

.......................... 4-3

Climate Controls

...................................... 4-16

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

........ 4-21

Driver Information Center (DIC)

.................. 4-37

Audio System(s)

....................................... 4-51

Driving Your Vehicle

....................................... 5-1

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

....... 5-2

Towing

................................................... 5-25

Service and Appearance Care

.......................... 6-1

Service

..................................................... 6-3

Fuel

......................................................... 6-6

Checking Things Under the Hood

............... 6-12

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 6-39

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 6-39

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

......... 6-42

Tires

...................................................... 6-43

Appearance Care

..................................... 6-73

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

................................. 6-81

Electrical System

...................................... 6-82

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

..................... 6-92

Maintenance Schedule

..................................... 7-1

Maintenance Schedule

................................ 7-2

Customer Assistance Information

.................... 8-1

Customer Assistance and Information

........... 8-2

Reporting Safety Defects

........................... 8-14

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

........... 8-16

Index

................................................................ 1

2010 Saturn AURA Hybrid Owner Manual M

SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name AURA,

are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation.

GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks

of General Motors Corporation.

This manual describes features that may or may not be

on your speciﬁc vehicle either because they are

options that you did not purchase or due to changes

subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please

refer to the purchase documentation relating to your

speciﬁc vehicle to conﬁrm each of the features found on

your vehicle. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada,

substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited”

for Saturn Corporation wherever it appears in this

manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained

from your dealer/retailer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français

auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated

P.O. Box 07130

Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123

Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française

www.helminc.com

Index

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the

index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical

list of what is in the manual and the page number where

it can be found.

Litho in U.S.A.

Part No. 20815339 A First Printing

©

ii

Safety Warnings and Symbols

Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this

manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid

or reduce them.

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk

which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result

in injury or death.

{ WARNING:

These mean there is something that could hurt

you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could

result in property or vehicle damage. This would not

be covered by the vehicle’s warranty.

A circle with a slash

through it is a safety

symbol which means “Do

Not,” “Do not do this,”

or “Do not let this happen.”

Vehicle Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use

symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with

the text describing the operation or information

relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message,

gage, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your

owner manual for additional instructions or information.

* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a

service manual for additional instructions or information.

iii

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on

the vehicle and what they mean. For more information

on the symbol, refer to the index.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light

# : Air Conditioning

! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)

g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar

®

$ : Brake System Warning Light

" : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gage

+ : Fuses

i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

j : LATCH System Child Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp

: : Oil Pressure

} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

F : Traction Control

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

iv

Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2

Initial Drive Information ....................................1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4

Remote Vehicle Start ..................................... .1-4

Door Locks ....................................................1-6

Trunk Release ...............................................1-6

Windows .......................................................1-7

Seat Adjustment .............................................1-7

Second Row Seats .......................................1-10

Safety Belt ...................................................1-10

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag .............1-11

Mirror Adjustment .........................................1-11

Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-12

Interior Lighting ............................................1-13

Exterior Lighting ...........................................1-14

Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-15

Climate Controls ...........................................1-16

Vehicle Features .............................................1-17

Radio(s) ......................................................1-17

Satellite Radio ..............................................1-18

Portable Audio Devices

(Auxiliary Input or USB Port) .......................1-18

Steering Wheel Controls ................................1-19

Bluetooth

®

...................................................1-19

Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................1-20

Cruise Control ..............................................1-21

Power Outlets ..............................................1-21

Hybrid Features ..............................................1-22

Charge/Assist Gage ......................................1-22

Fuel Economy Light ......................................1-22

Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...............1-23

Regenerative Braking ....................................1-23

Battery ....................................................... .1-24

Service .......................................................1-24

Performance and Maintenance .........................1-24

Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-24

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....................1-25

Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-25

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................1-26

Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-26

Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-27

Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-27

OnStar

®

......................................................1-28

Section 1 In Brief

1-1

Instrument Panel

1-2

A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-21.

B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.

C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-22.

D. Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield

Washer on page 4-6.

E. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.

F. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-26.

G. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-12.

H. Cruise Control on page 4-7. Driver Information

Center (DIC) on page 4-37.

I. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.

J. Horn on page 4-3.

K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-80

(If Equipped).

L. Ignition Positions on page 3-21.

M. Automatic Climate Control System on page 4-16.

N. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-7.

O. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation

on page 3-27.

P. Audio System(s) on page 4-51.

Q. Glove Box on page 3-36.

Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of

the important features that may or may not be on your

speciﬁc vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the

features which can be found later in this owner manual.

1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and

unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from

the vehicle.

Press

K to unlock the

driver door. Press again

within ﬁve seconds to

unlock all remaining doors.

Press

Q to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

Press and hold

V for approximately one second to

open the trunk.

Press

L and release to locate the vehicle.

Press

L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic

alarm.

Press

L again to cancel the panic alarm.

See Keys on page 3-2 and Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation on page 3-4.

Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside

of the vehicle.

1-4

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press

Q .

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and

hold

/ until the turn signal lamps ﬂash.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on

and remain on as long as the engine is running.

The doors will be locked and the climate control system

may come on.

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat

the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote

start can be extended only once.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start:

• Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press

and hold

/ until the parking lamps turn off.

• Turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers.

• Turn the ignition switch out of LOCK/OFF position

and then back to LOCK/OFF.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3-7.

1-5

Door Locks

Manual Locks

To operate the locks, use the key or the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter from outside the

vehicle, and the manual lock knob from the inside.

See Door Locks on page 3-9.

Power Door Locks

Power door lock switches are located on the front

doors.

Lock or unlock the doors by pressing the inboard or

outboard sides of the switch.

For more information, see:

• Power Door Locks on page 3-9.

Trunk Release

In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE

transmitter, there is a remote release

V button located

on the driver door near the map pocket.

For more information see Trunk on page 3-12.

1-6

Windows

On vehicles with power

windows, the switches are

on the driver door

armrest.

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.

For more information, see Power Windows on

page 3-15.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seat

1. Lift the bar under the

seat to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to

the desired position

and release the bar.

Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.

See Manual Seats on page 2-3.

1-7

Power Seats (If Equipped)

Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the

control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat cushion by

moving the front or rear of the control up or down.

See Power Seats on page 2-4.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

(If Equipped)

To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the

control forward or rearward.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-6.

1-8

Power Lumbar

Press the front (A) or rear (B) of the control to increase

or decrease lumbar support.

See Power Lumbar on page 2-5.

Heated Seats (If Equipped)

Press the top of the switch to turn the feature on to the

high heat setting. The indicator light (2) will be lit.

Press the top of the switch again to go to the low heat

setting. The indicator light (1) will be lit.

Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature off.

1-9

Second Row Seats

Rear Seat

Either side of the seatback can be folded down.

Pull up on the seatback strap while folding the seatback

down to allow access to the trunk.

For more information, see Rear Seats on page 2-9.

Safety Belt

Refer to the following sections for important information

on how to use safety belts properly.

• Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-11.

• How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-16.

• Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-24.

• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

on page 2-42.

1-10

Sensing System for Passenger

Airbag

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right

front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted

side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver

airbags and roof-rail airbags are not affected by this.

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on

the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-66 for

important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Controls for the outside

power mirrors are located

on the inside of the

vehicle near the driver side

mirror.

Use the selector switch to choose either the left or right

outside mirror. Then press the four-way control pad

to move the selected mirror in the desired direction.

See Outside Power Mirrors on page 3-35.

United States

Canada

1-11

Interior Mirror

Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it

for a clearer view of behind the vehicle. Adjust the

mirror to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind by

pushing the tab located at the base of the mirror,

forward for daytime use. Pull the tab for nighttime use.

See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3-35.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The lever is located on the left side of the steering

wheel column.

1-12

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down or backward

or forward into a comfortable position.

3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

See Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamp

The dome lamps come on when any door is opened.

They turn off after all the doors are closed.

The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the

instrument panel brightness knob, located on the

instrument panel to the left of the steering column,

clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the

dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened

or closed.

1-13

Reading Lamps

For vehicles with a front overhead console and rear

reading lamps, they come on automatically when

any door is opened. For manual operation while the

doors are closed, press the lens to turn the lamp on

or off.

For more information on interior lighting, see:

• Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-12.

• Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4-13.

• Parade Dimming on page 4-13.

Exterior Lighting

The lever is located on the left side of the steering

wheel.

2 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and

taillamps.

; : Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only.

1-14

AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running

Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking

lamps, and taillamps at night.

P : Turn the band to this position to turn the Automatic

Headlamp System on or off. In Canada, this position

only works when a vehicle is in the P (Park) position.

For more information, see:

• Headlamps on page 4-10.

• Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-11.

• Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-12.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the

steering column.

9 : Turns the wipers off.

& : For intermittent or speed sensitive operation. The

amount of delay time varies between wiping cycles

due to the delay setting selected or the speed of the

vehicle. As vehicle speed is increased or decreased, the

wiper interval also increases or decreases.

1-15

x : Move the lever to the & position, then turn the

x band up for more frequent wipes or down for

less frequent wipes.

6 : Slow wipes.

1 : Fast wipes.

8 : Single wipe, move the lever down, then release it.

Several wipes, hold the lever down.

Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the

lever until the washers begin.

See Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield

Washer on page 4-6.

Climate Controls

The vehicle’s heating, cooling, and ventilation can be

automatically controlled with this system.

A. Fan Control

B. Air Conditioning

C. Air Recirculation

D. Hybrid Air

Conditioning

E. Rear Window

Defogger

F. Air Delivery Mode

Control

G. Display

H. Temperature Control

See Automatic Climate Control System on page 4-16.

1-16

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