Specifications
Table Of Contents
- 2009 Saturn AURA BookTOC
- Seats and Restraint System
- Features and Controls
- Instrument Panel
- Instrument Panel Overview
- Hazard Warning Flashers
- Horn
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
- Flash-to-Pass
- Windshield Wipers
- Windshield Washer
- Cruise Control
- Headlamps
- Headlamps on Reminder
- Headlamps Off in Park
- Delayed Headlamps
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Automatic Headlamp System
- Fog Lamps
- Instrument Panel Brightness
- Dome Lamps
- Entry/Exit Lighting
- Parade Dimming
- Reading Lamps
- Electric Power Management
- Battery Run-Down Protection
- Accessory Power Outlet(s)
- Climate Controls
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
- Instrument Panel Cluster
- Speedometer and Odometer
- Trip Odometer
- Tachometer
- Safety Belt Reminders
- Airbag Readiness Light
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
- Charging System Light
- Brake System Warning Light
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
- Tire Pressure Light
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Oil Pressure Light
- Security Light
- Cruise Control Light
- Highbeam On Light
- Fuel Gage
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Audio System(s)
- Instrument Panel Overview
- Driving Your Vehicle
- Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
- Driving for Better Fuel Economy
- Defensive Driving
- Drunk Driving
- Control of a Vehicle
- Braking
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
- Braking in Emergencies
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Steering
- Off-Road Recovery
- Passing
- Loss of Control
- Driving at Night
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
- 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
- Loading the Vehicle
- Towing
- Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
- Service and Appearance Care
- Service
- Fuel
- Checking Things Under the Hood
- Headlamp Aiming
- Bulb Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
- Tires
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
- Inflation - Tire Pressure
- High-Speed Operation
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
- 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
- Interior Cleaning
- Fabric/Carpet
- Leather
- 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 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
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
- Maintenance Record
- Maintenance Schedule
- Customer Assistance Information
- Index
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine
Running
{ CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the
engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if
the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with
the engine running, it could overheat and even
catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not
leave the vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running,
be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is
firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the
shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal
down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away
from P (Park) without first pushing the button.
If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully
locked in P (Park).
Torque Lock
Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts
too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.
This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the
transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it
is difficult to shift out of P (Park). To prevent torque lock,
set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park). To find
out how, see “Shifting Into Park” listed previously.
If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be
pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking
pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park).
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