2006 Vue Automobile Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 2006 Saturn VUE BookTOC
- Seats and Restraint Systems
- Front Seats
- Rear Seats
- Safety Belts
- Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
- Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
- Driver Position
- Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
- Right Front Passenger Position
- Rear Seat Passengers
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
- Safety Belt Pretensioners
- Safety Belt Extender
- Child Restraints
- Older Children
- Infants and Young Children
- Child Restraint Systems
- Where to Put the Restraint
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
- Airbag System
- Restraint System Check
- Features and Controls
- Keys
- Doors and Locks
- Windows
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
- New Vehicle Break-In
- Ignition Positions
- Starting the Engine
- Engine Coolant Heater
- Automatic Transaxle Operation
- Manual Transaxle Operation
- Parking Brake
- Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
- Shifting Out of Park (P)
- Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)
- Parking Over Things That Burn
- Engine Exhaust
- Running the Engine While Parked
- Mirrors
- OnStar® System
- Storage Areas
- Sunroof
- Instrument Panel
- Instrument Panel Overview
- Hazard Warning Flashers
- Horn
- Tilt Wheel
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
- Flash-to-Pass
- Windshield Wipers
- Windshield Washer
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- Cruise Control
- Headlamps
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Automatic Headlamp System
- Fog Lamps
- Interior Lamps
- Instrument Panel Brightness
- Dome Lamp
- Entry Lighting
- Map Lamps
- Footwell Lamps
- Battery Run-Down Protection
- Accessory Power Outlet(s)
- Cigarette Lighter
- Climate Controls
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
- Instrument Panel Cluster
- Speedometer and Odometer
- Trip Odometer
- Tachometer
- Safety Belt Reminder Light
- Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
- Airbag Readiness Light
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
- Battery Warning Light
- Up-Shift Light
- Brake System Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
- Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
- Low Traction Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
- Low Coolant Warning Light
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Oil Pressure Light
- Change Engine Oil Light
- Security Light
- Reduced Engine Power Light
- Highbeam On Light
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
- Gate Ajar Light
- Service Vehicle Soon Light
- Fuel Gage
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Audio System(s)
- Instrument Panel Overview
- Driving Your Vehicle
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
- Driver Behavior
- Driving Environment
- Vehicle Design
- Defensive Driving
- Drunken Driving
- Control of a Vehicle
- Braking
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Braking in Emergencies
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
- Steering
- Off-Road Recovery
- Passing
- Loss of Control
- Off-Road Driving
- Driving at Night
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
- City Driving
- Freeway Driving
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
- Highway Hypnosis
- Hill and Mountain Roads
- Winter Driving
- If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
- Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
- Recovery Hook
- Loading Your Vehicle
- Towing
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
- Service and Appearance Care
- Service
- Fuel
- Checking Things Under the Hood
- Hood Release
- Engine Compartment Overview
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Life System
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.2L L4 Engine)
- Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.5L V6 Engine)
- Manual Transaxle Fluid
- Hydraulic Clutch
- Engine Coolant
- Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
- Engine Overheating
- Cooling System
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Battery
- Jump Starting
- All-Wheel Drive
- Headlamp Aiming
- Bulb Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
- Tires
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
- Inflation - Tire Pressure
- Tire Inspection and Rotation
- When It Is Time for New Tires
- Buying New Tires
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
- Wheel Replacement
- Tire Chains
- If a Tire Goes Flat
- Changing a Flat Tire
- Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
- Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
- Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
- Compact Spare Tire
- Appearance Care
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
- Fabric/Carpet
- Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
- Care of Safety Belts
- Weatherstrips
- Washing Your Vehicle
- Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
- Finish Care
- Windshield and Wiper Blades
- Aluminum Wheels
- Tires
- Sheet Metal Damage
- Finish Damage
- Underbody Maintenance
- Chemical Paint Spotting
- Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
- Vehicle Identification
- Electrical System
- Capacities and Specifications
- Maintenance Schedule
- Maintenance Schedule
- Introduction
- Maintenance Requirements
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Additional Required Services
- Maintenance Footnotes
- Owner Checks and Services
- At Each Fuel Fill
- At Least Once a Month
- At Least Once a Year
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
- Maintenance Record
- Maintenance Schedule
- Customer Assistance and Information
- Index

Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle is equipped with a removable cupholder
liner and cupholder located inside the center console
storage area. To access, pull the cover towards the
rear of the vehicle. To remove the liner, pull it out
of the cupholder. To replace, push the liner back in.
To remove the cupholder, push the tab in near the
passenger’s seat and pull straight up. To replace,
slide the two tabs at the rear of the cupholder into
the slots at the rear of the center console and push
the cupholder gently into place. There is additional
storage underneath the cupholders. There are
two more cupholders located at rear of the center
console. Push button to access.
Floor Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may be equipped with a floor console
storage area. Push button to open.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle has a center console storage area.
To access, slide the cover back towards the rear of
the vehicle. It is equipped with two accessory power
outlets. One is located inside the storage area and
another hidden under the cupholders. There is a
hole in the storage area for a cellphone wire to be
routed through.
Cargo Area
Your vehicle is equipped with a cargo area organizer,
which is located in the rear of the vehicle. This storage
space is designed to hold small items and includes
integrated storage bins.
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