Saturn 2004 L300 Getting To Know Manual

Brand: Saturn

Model: 2004 L300

Category: Cars

Type: Getting To Know Manual

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

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

Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Lockout Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Wheel Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Operating the Liftgate (Wagon Models) . . . . . . .7

Key “Stuck” in OFF Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Rear Wiper/Washer (Wagon Models) . . . . . . . .10

Electrochromic Rearview Mirror

with Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Six-Disc In-Dash CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

DVD Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for

Children (LATCH) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

My Saturn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Congratulations on your purchase of a Saturn L300. 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.

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Getting to Know Your L300

Instrument Panel

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

A. Air Outlets

B. Exterior Lamp/Turn Signal Controls

C. Instrument Panel Cluster

D. Heated Seat Controls

E. Fog Lamp Button

F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button

G. Traction Control Button

H. Glove Box

I. Climate Control System

J. Audio System

K. Cruise Control

L. Hood Release Lever

M.Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

N. Horn

DEFCA A

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Your vehicle’s instrument panel is

equipped with this cluster or one

very similar to it. The instrument

panel cluster includes these key

features:

A. Fuel Gauge

B. Speedometer

C. Tachometer

D. Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge

IMPORTANT: The instrument panel

cluster is designed to let you know

about many important aspects of

your vehicle’s operation. It is impor-

tant to read your Owner Manual and

become familiar with the information

being relayed to you by the lights,

gauges and indicators, and what

action can be taken to ensure safety

and to prevent damage.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Instrument Panel Cluster

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Getting to Know Your L300

Automatic Headlamp System

When it is dark enough outside, your

automatic headlamp system will turn on

your headlamps at the normal bright-

ness and will also illuminate the tail-

lamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and

instrument panel lights. The radio lights

will also dim.

Your vehicle has a light sensor located

on the top of the instrument panel. Be

sure it is not covered, or the automatic

headlamp system will be on whenever

the ignition is on. The system may also

turn on your headlamps when driving

through a parking garage, heavy over-

cast weather or a tunnel. This is normal.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Lockout Protection

Your Saturn is equipped with an anti-

lockout protection feature that makes it

difficult for you to lock your key in the

vehicle. If you leave the key in the igni-

tion, and either of the front doors is

opened and a power door lock switch on

either door is depressed, all the doors

will lock. The driver’s door will unlock

within one second.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Wheel Dust

The wheels on your vehicle may have

black dust on them. The dust is a by-

product of brake use and does not indi-

cate that there is a problem with your

brake system. Routine wheel washing,

with soap and water, will not affect the

performance or service life of the brake

system. Saturn Corporation does not

recommend the use of wheel dust

shields, because they can reduce brake

system cooling.

See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

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Tire Pressure

Your vehicle’s Tire-Loading Information

Label is located either on the rear edge

of the driver’s door or on the door pillar

between the front and rear seats. The

label provides information about the

size, speed rating, and recommended

tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’s

tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means

the car has been sitting for at least 3

hours or driven no more than 1 mile

(1.6 km).

Over-inflated tires produce a harsh ride,

while under-inflated tires reduce fuel

economy, affect the handling character-

istics of the vehicle, and promote tire

wear.

See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Sunroof (if equipped)

The sunroof switch is located above

your rearview mirror. Your ignition key

must be in the “RUN” or “ACC” position

to operate this feature.

Opening the Sunroof

To open the sunroof three-quarters of

the way, press and hold the “SLIDE”

portion of the switch. To open the sun-

roof all the way, press and hold the

“SLIDE” portion of the switch again.

Closing the Sunroof

To close the sunroof, press and hold the

“TILT” portion of the switch.

Vent position

To place the sunroof in the vent position

when the sunroof is closed, press and

hold the “TILT” portion of the switch until

the roof is at the desired opening. The

rear of the sunroof will be raised to pro-

vide ventilation. To close the sunroof

from the vent position, press and hold

the “SLIDE” portion of the switch.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Getting to Know Your L300

Automatic Air Conditioning (A/C)

Shutoff

Your Saturn’s air conditioning may shut

off for short periods of time when the

engine is under extreme load (steep

grades or passing). This is designed to

provide maximum engine performance.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Climate Control System

Interior Airflow

Your Saturn vehicle supplies fresh air to

the passenger compartment, even when

the fan is turned off. When the outside

temperature is cool, this airflow may not

be desirable. Options to change the air-

flow include redirecting the airflow or

changing the air temperature using the

rotary control knobs, or activating the

Recirculate mode ( ).

Prevent Window Fogging

To keep the glass fog-free, the climate

control system knob should be posi-

tioned to Defrost/Heater or Defrost

mode. The Recirculate mode ( )

should be left off.

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Operating the Liftgate

(Wagon Models)

You may unlock the liftgate by perform-

ing any of the following:

•Press the door unlock button on your

remote keyless entry (RKE) transmit-

ter twice.

•Press the liftgate button on your RKE

transmitter.

•Press the interior door unlock switch.

•Enable the automatic door unlocking

feature. (Tailgate will unlock when the

automatic door unlocking feature is

enabled.)

•Insert the ignition key into the rear lift-

gate key cylinder button. Turn the key

clockwise to unlock the liftgate.

Once the liftgate is

unlocked, press the

rear liftgate key

cylinder button to

open the liftgate.

See Section 2 of your

Owner Manual.

Key “Stuck” in OFF Position

If your ignition key seems stuck in the

OFF position, be sure you are using the

correct key, and be sure it’s inserted all

the way. If it is, turn the steering wheel

to the left and right (even if it is locked)

while you turn the key hard — but turn it

only with your hand. Using a tool to

force it could break the key or the igni-

tion switch. If none of this works, then

your vehicle needs service.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Securing the Fuel Cap

To reinstall the fuel cap after filling your

tank, turn the fuel cap to the right (clock-

wise) until you hear at least three clicks.

The vehicle diagnostic system can

determine if the cap has been left off or

improperly installed. This would allow

fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere

and may cause the malfunction indicator

lamp to illuminate.

See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

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Getting to Know Your L300

Setting Cruise Control

1. Press the cruise on/off switch. The

indicator light will come on.

2. Achieve the speed you desire.

3. Press the set/coast button.

4. Remove your foot from the

accelerator pedal.

Resuming a Set Speed

You can return to a set speed after hav-

ing applied your brakes without resetting

cruise control by following these steps:

1. Reach a vehicle speed of 25 mph

(40 km/h).

2. Press the Resume/Accelerate button.

If you hold the Resume/Accelerate but-

ton, your vehicle speed will continue to

increase until the button is released or

the brake is applied.

Increasing Speed Using Cruise

Control

You can use the following two methods

to increase vehicle speed while using

cruise control.

Method 1:

1. Achieve the speed you desire with

the accelerator pedal.

2. Press the Set/Coast button.

3. Release accelerator pedal and

Set/Coast button.

Cruise Control

The cruise control buttons are located

on your steering wheel.

•Press the Cruise Control On/Off

button (“A” above) to turn the system

on and off.

•Press the Resume/Accelerate button

(“B” above) to resume a previously

set speed or to accelerate when

cruise is already active.

•Press the Set/Coast button (“C”

above) to set or decrease speed

when cruise is already active.

With cruise control, you can maintain a

speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or

more without keeping your foot on the

accelerator. This can help on long trips.

Cruise control does not work at speeds

below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When

you apply your brakes, cruise control will

disengage.

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Method 2:

1. Press and hold the

Resume/Accelerate button until you

reach the speed you desire.

2. Release the button once achieving

your desired speed.

Reducing Speed Using Cruise

Control

There are two ways to reduce speed

while using cruise control:

1. Press the Set/Coast button until you

reach the lower speed you want,

then release the button.

2. Slow down by 1-mph (1.6 km/h)

increments by briefly pressing the

Set/Coast button.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using

Cruise Control

Use the accelerator pedal to increase

your speed. When you remove your foot

from the pedal, the vehicle will return to

the speed you set earlier.

Using Cruise Control on Hills

When climbing steep hills while in cruise

control mode, you may have to use your

accelerator pedal to maintain your

speed. When descending hills, you may

have to apply the brake or shift to a

lower gear to slow down. However,

applying the brake or shifting to a lower

gear will disengage cruise control. To

prevent this, you may want to use your

cruise control Set/Coast feature as

described in the “Reducing Speed Using

Cruise Control” section above.

Ending Cruise Control

To end a current cruise control session,

step lightly on the brake pedal. To turn

off the system completely, press the

cruise on/off button.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: You can also increase vehicle

speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments

by pressing the Resume/Accelerate

button briefly.

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Getting to Know Your L300

Windshield Wipers

Front Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever has

five settings. To activate the intermittent

(INT) wiper setting, push the windshield

wiper/washer lever up (counterclock-

wise) one position from the “OFF” posi-

tion. In the INT position, you can change

the amount of time between wipes by

rotating the band on the windshield

wiper/washer lever to one of the follow-

ing positions:

•“1” position: Select this setting if a

long delay between windshield wipes

is desired.

•“2” position: Select this setting if a

medium delay between windshield

wipes is desired.

•“3” position: Select this setting if a

short delay between windshield wipes

is desired.

To activate the low (LO) wiper setting,

push the windshield wiper/washer lever

up (counterclockwise) two positions from

the “OFF” position. To activate the high

(HI) setting, push the windshield wiper

lever up (counterclockwise) three posi-

tions from the “OFF” position. For

“MIST,” push the windshield wiper/wash-

er lever down (clockwise) one position

from the “OFF” position. The windshield

wiper will perform a single windshield

wipe in this position.

Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever

toward you from any wiper setting to

spray washer fluid on the windshield.

To turn off the windshield wipers, move

the windshield wiper/washer lever to the

“OFF” position.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Wiper/Washer

(Wagon Models)

The rear wiper control is a three-position

switch that is located on the wiper/wash-

er lever on the right side of the steering

column (“A” above). The three positions

are: “OFF,” “ON” ( ), and “WASH”

( ). “OFF” and “ON” are fixed

positions.

To change the amount of time between

windshield wiper wipes, rotate the band

on the wiper/washer lever to one of the

three intermittent (INT) wiper settings.

The “WASH” position will spray washer

fluid onto the back window. The fluid will

stop spraying when you release the

switch. The wiper will continue to be

“ON” until you turn the switch to the

“OFF” position.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror

with Compass (if equipped)

When turned on, this feature automati-

cally dims to the proper level to

minimize glare from headlamps behind

you when dark. The dimming feature

can be turned on or off by briefly press-

ing the power button ( ) located at

the bottom of the mirror (a light on the

mirror will illuminate when the feature is

on). The mirror is temporarily disabled

when shifting into “R” (Reverse).

Compass Display

The mirror includes an eight-point

compass in the upper-right corner of the

mirror, that shows the vehicle’s current

direction.

Compass Calibration

Press and hold the power button ( )

for six seconds to activate the compass

calibration mode.

The compass can be calibrated in one

of two ways:

•Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph

(8 km/h) or less until the “CAL” dis-

play appears.

•Drive the vehicle on your everyday

routine (this method may take longer

to calibrate).

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Getting to Know Your L300

Six-Disc In-Dash CD Player

(if equipped)

Asingle CD or multiple CDs can be

loaded or ejected. The Load/Eject

(LD/EJ) button is used to begin loading

or ejecting CDs. CDs cannot be loaded

or ejected unless the LD/EJ button is

used.

Loading/Ejecting a Single CD

•Press and release the LD/EJ button.

The radio will display “NUM.”

Flashing numbers in the bottom of

the display indicate empty CD

locations.

•Press the radio preset button (1-6) for

the desired CD location to load or

eject. The radio will display “WAIT.”

If a CD is already present in the desired

location, that CD will be ejected. If the

location is empty, the radio displays

“LOAD,” and a CD can be loaded.

Loading/Ejecting all CDs

•Press and hold the LD/EJ button. If

any CDs are loaded, the radio will

display “EJT” and begin ejecting

all CDs.

When all locations are empty, the radio

will display “LOAD.” Up to six CDs may

be loaded, in order, starting with location

1. The loading operation will continue

until all six CD locations are loaded or

the load operation is stopped by press-

ing the LD/EJ button.

Cancel Loading or Ejecting CDs

Aloading or ejecting operation can be

cancelled by pressing the LD/EJ button

once (if in “NUM” selection) or twice (if

CD is already loading or ejecting).

Loading and ejecting operations also

cancel after 30 seconds of inactivity.

Selecting CDs and Playing Tracks

Each press of the PREV button moves

backward to the beginning of each track

of the CD. Pressing the NEXT button

moves forward to the beginning of the

next track of the CD.

Pressing the DISC/SEEK/SCAN rocker

button selects the next or previous CD

loaded in the CD player.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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DVD Entertainment System

(if equipped)

This feature works in conjunction with

your audio system and includes a DVD

player, a video display screen, head-

phones, and a remote control.

The DVD player is located in the center

console between the front seats. The

player can be controlled by the buttons

on the player or on the remote control.

(Note: To use the DVD player, the ignition

must be in the RUN or ACC position.)

DVD Player Buttons

SOURCE: Press this button to choose

DVD or AUX. The AUX source will only

be selected if an auxiliary device is con-

nected, and actively sending video sig-

nals to the RCA jacks.

(/II) (Play/Pause): Press this button to

start play or to pause while playing.

Press it again to continue playing.

(/) (Stop/Eject): Press this but-

ton to stop playing. Press it again to

eject the disc.

Remote Control

To use the remote control, aim it at the

infrared window above the video screen

and press the desired button.

(/

) (Play/Pause): Press this button

to start play or to pause while playing.

Press it again to continue playing. If you

press and hold the button for 3 seconds

or more, the DVD player will stop.

()(Fast Forward/Reverse): Press

the right arrow button to fast forward the

disc. Press the left arrow button for

reverse. To resume playback, press the

button again or press the Play/Pause

button. You can also press and hold the

button to fast forward or reverse.

() (Next/Previous): Press the up

arrow button to select the next chapter

on the DVD. Press the down arrow but-

ton to select the previous chapter on the

DVD.

Menu: Press this button to view the

media menu. The menu is recorded on

the disc and is different on every disc.

Use the up and down and the right and

left arrow buttons to move the cursor

around the menu. After making your

selection, press ENTER.

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Getting to Know Your L300

Video Display Screen

The video display screen is located in

the overhead console.

To use the video screen:

•Push forward on the release button

and the screen will fold down.

•Pull the screen toward you and adjust

its position as desired.

To close and turn off video display

screen:

•Fold the screen up into the overhead

console and push it until it clicks into

a locked position.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

SOURCE: Press this button to switch

between the auxiliary device (connected

to the RCA jacks) and the disc in the

DVD player.

Playing a DVD

•Activate the overhead console screen

by pushing forward on the release

button and folding the screen down.

•Gently insert the disc (label side up)

into the loading slot until it stops. The

DVD will continue loading the disc

and the player will automatically start.

•Press the play/pause button on the

DVD player or remote control to play

the DVD.

•Use the in-dash radio controls to

adjust vehicle speaker volume, bass,

treble, etc.

•The 3 RCA jacks located on the play-

er faceplate allow you to use auxiliary

devices such as a camcorder or a

video game unit.

Headphones

Two wireless headphones are included

that allow you to listen to the DVD play-

er or an auxiliary device connected to

the RCA jacks.

•Turn the switch on the left side of the

headphones to ON.

•Use the volume control on the right

side of the headphones to adjust the

volume.

•Switch the headphones to OFF when

they are not in use.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Transmitter Synchronization

Synchronization is the method used to

keep the RKE transmitter of the vehicle

communicating with the receiver of the

vehicle. If the RKE buttons on your

transmitter are pressed too many times

without the receiver receiving a signal,

your transmitter may become out of syn-

chronization. If this happens, your trans-

mitter may not function properly. Perform

the manual synchronization procedure

provided in your Owner’s Handbook, if

your transmitter is inoperative.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Lower Anchorages and Top

Tethers for Children (LATCH)

System

Your vehicle has the LATCH system,

which can be used instead of the vehi-

cle’s safety belts to secure a LATCH

system-compatible child restraint. To

assist you in locating the lower anchors

for this child restraint system, each seat-

ing position with the LATCH system will

have two tan or gray dots about the size

of a dime affixed to the lower portion of

the seatback.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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Getting to Know Your L300

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Roadside Assistance Program

My Saturn

1-800-533-6000

TTY users: 1-800-833-6000

As the proud owner of a new Saturn

vehicle, you are automatically enrolled

in the Saturn Roadside Assistance

Program. This value-added service is

intended to provide you with peace of

mind as you drive in the city or travel

the open road.

Saturn’s Roadside Assistance toll-free

number is staffed by courteous and

capable Roadside Assistance

Representatives who are available 24

hours a day, 365 days a year.

We will provide the following services

during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty

period, at no expense to you:

•Fuel delivery

•Lockout service (identification

required)

•Tow to nearest Saturn retailer for

warranty service or in the event of

a vehicle-disabling accident

•Flat tire change

•Jump starts

•Minor repairs to disabled vehicles

•Assistance when vehicle is mired in

sand, mud or snow

•Saturn 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-

ules, service reminders, frequently

asked questions, retailer information and

more. So visit the My Saturn owners site

at Saturn.com and enjoy the ride.

For prompt and efficient assistance

when calling, please provide the follow-

ing information to the Roadside

Assistance Representative:

•Location of vehicle

•Telephone number of your location

•Vehicle model, year and color

•Vehicle mileage

•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

•Vehicle license plate number

Saturn reserves the right to limit servic-

es or reimbursement to an owner or

driver when, in Saturn’s judgment, the

claims become excessive in frequency

or type of occurrence.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner

Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available

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Saturn 2004 L300 Getting To Know Manual

Brand: Saturn

Model: 2004 L300

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