2006 Saturn Relay Owner's Manual
Year:
2006
Make:
Saturn
Model:
Relay
Rating:
Table of Contents
2006 Saturn RELAY BOOK TOC
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Six-Way Power Seats
9
Heated Seats
9
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
12
Rear Seats
12
Rear Seat Operation
12
Bucket Seats
13
Captain Chairs
20
Third Row Seat
25
Safety Belts
28
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
28
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
33
Driver Position
34
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
41
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
42
Right Front Passenger Position
42
Rear Seat Passengers
42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
45
Safety Belt Pretensioners
47
Safety Belt Extender
48
Child Restraints
48
Older Children
48
Infants and Young Children
51
Child Restraint Systems
54
Where to Put the Restraint
58
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
59
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
65
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
67
Airbag System
71
Where Are the Airbags?
74
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
78
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
78
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
79
Passenger Sensing System
80
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
84
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
84
Restraint System Check
85
Checking the Restraint Systems
85
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
86
Features and Controls
87
Keys
89
Remote Keyless Entry System
90
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
91
Doors and Locks
97
Door Locks
97
Power Door Locks
98
Delayed Locking
99
Automatic Door Lock
100
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
100
Lockout Protection
100
Dual Sliding Doors
100
Power Sliding Door (PSD)
103
Liftgate
110
Windows
112
Power Windows
113
Manual Rear Quarter Windows
113
Power Rear Quarter Windows
114
Sun Visors
114
Theft-Deterrent Systems
115
Content Theft-Deterrent
115
PASS-Key® III
117
PASS-Key® III Operation
117
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
119
New Vehicle Break-In
119
Ignition Positions
119
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
120
Starting the Engine
120
Engine Coolant Heater
121
Automatic Transaxle Operation
122
Parking Brake
125
Shifting Into Park (P)
126
Shifting Out of Park (P)
127
Parking Over Things That Burn
127
Engine Exhaust
128
Running the Engine While Parked
128
Mirrors
129
Outside Power Mirrors
129
Outside Convex Mirror
130
Outside Heated Mirrors
130
OnStar® System
130
Universal Home Remote System
132
Universal Home Remote System Operation
133
Storage Areas
136
Glove Box
136
Cupholder(s)
136
Overhead Console (With Rail)
137
Overhead Console (Without Rail)
138
Floor Console Storage Area
138
Folding Tray
139
Second Row Center Console
139
Luggage Carrier
140
Convenience Net (With Hideaway Rear Storage Bins)
141
Convenience Net (Without Hideaway Rear Storage Bins)
141
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins
142
Instrument Panel
145
Instrument Panel Overview
148
Hazard Warning Flashers
150
Other Warning Devices
150
Horn
150
Tilt Wheel
150
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
151
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
151
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
152
Flash-to-Pass
152
Windshield Wipers
153
Windshield Washer
153
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
154
Cruise Control
155
Exterior Lamps
159
Wiper Activated Headlamps
160
Headlamps on Reminder
160
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
160
Instrument Panel Brightness
161
Interior Lamps Control
162
Dome Lamp
162
Entry Lighting
162
Delayed Lighting
163
Exit Lighting
163
Front Reading Lamps
164
Rear Reading Lamps
164
Cargo Lamp
164
Battery Run-Down Protection
164
Overhead Console Switchbank
165
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
165
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
168
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
169
Cigarette Lighter
169
Climate Controls
170
Climate Control System
170
Outlet Adjustment
172
Rear Climate Control System
173
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
175
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
177
Instrument Panel Cluster
178
Speedometer and Odometer
179
Trip Odometer
179
Tachometer
179
Safety Belt Reminder Light
180
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
180
Airbag Readiness Light
181
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
182
Charging System Light
184
Brake System Warning Light
184
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
185
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
186
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
186
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
187
Oil Pressure Light
190
Security Light
191
Cruise Control Light
191
Highbeam On Light
191
Fuel Gage
192
Low Fuel Warning Light
192
Driver Information Center (DIC)
193
DIC Operation and Displays
194
DIC Warnings and Messages
200
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
217
Audio System(s)
225
Setting the Time
226
Radio with CD
227
Navigation/Radio System
246
Rear Seat Entertainment System
246
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
259
Theft-Deterrent Feature
261
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
261
Radio Reception
262
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
263
Care of the CD and DVD Player
263
Fixed Mast Antenna
263
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
264
Chime Level Adjustment
264
Driving Your Vehicle
265
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
266
Defensive Driving
266
Drunken Driving
267
Control of a Vehicle
269
Braking
270
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
271
Braking in Emergencies
272
Traction Control System (TCS)
273
StabiliTrak® System
274
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
276
Steering
277
Off-Road Recovery
279
Passing
279
Loss of Control
281
Driving at Night
282
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
283
City Driving
285
Freeway Driving
286
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
288
Highway Hypnosis
289
Hill and Mountain Roads
289
Winter Driving
291
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
296
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
296
Loading Your Vehicle
297
Towing
302
Towing Your Vehicle
302
Recreational Vehicle Towing
302
Level Control
304
Towing a Trailer
304
Service and Appearance Care
315
Service
317
Accessories and Modifications
317
California Proposition 65 Warning
317
Doing Your Own Service Work
318
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
318
Fuel
318
Gasoline Octane
318
Gasoline Specifications
319
California Fuel
319
Additives
319
Fuels in Foreign Countries
320
Filling the Tank
320
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
323
Checking Things Under the Hood
324
Hood Release
325
Engine Compartment Overview
326
Engine Oil
329
Engine Oil Life System
332
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
334
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
335
Engine Coolant
337
Radiator Pressure Cap
340
Engine Overheating
340
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
342
Cooling System
342
Power Steering Fluid
349
Windshield Washer Fluid
350
Brakes
351
Battery
354
Jump Starting
354
All-Wheel Drive
360
Bulb Replacement
362
Halogen Bulbs
362
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
362
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
364
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
364
Replacement Bulbs
365
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
366
Tires
367
Tire Sidewall Labeling
368
Tire Terminology and Definitions
370
Inflation - Tire Pressure
373
Tire Inspection and Rotation
374
When It Is Time for New Tires
375
Buying New Tires
376
Different Size Tires and Wheels
377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
378
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
379
Wheel Replacement
379
Tire Chains
381
Accessory Inflator
382
If a Tire Goes Flat
384
Changing a Flat Tire
385
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
386
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
389
Secondary Latch System
395
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
397
Compact Spare Tire
401
Appearance Care
402
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
402
Fabric/Carpet
403
Leather
404
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
404
Care of Safety Belts
405
Weatherstrips
405
Washing Your Vehicle
405
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
405
Finish Care
406
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
406
Aluminum Wheels
407
Tires
407
Sheet Metal Damage
408
Finish Damage
408
Underbody Maintenance
408
Chemical Paint Spotting
408
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
409
Vehicle Identification
410
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
410
Service Parts Identification Label
410
Electrical System
410
Add-On Electrical Equipment
410
Headlamp Wiring
411
Windshield Wiper Fuses
411
Power Windows and Other Power Options
411
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
411
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
411
Underhood Fuse Block
414
Capacities and Specifications
417
Maintenance Schedule
419
Maintenance Schedule
420
Introduction
420
Maintenance Requirements
420
Your Vehicle and the Environment
420
Using the Maintenance Schedule
420
Scheduled Maintenance
422
Additional Required Services
424
Maintenance Footnotes
425
Owner Checks and Services
426
At Each Fuel Fill
426
At Least Once a Month
427
At Least Once a Year
427
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
429
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
431
Maintenance Record
432
Customer Assistance and Information
435
Customer Assistance and Information
436
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
436
Online Owner Center
438
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
438
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
439
Roadside Assistance Program
439
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
441
Collision Damage Repair
442
Reporting Safety Defects
445
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
445
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
446
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn
446
Service Publications Ordering Information
446
Index
449
FAQ about the 2006 Saturn Relay Manual
What contains the 2006 Relay manual?
The Saturn Relay owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Saturn to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Saturn Relay. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Saturn Relay 2006 owner's manual:
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
Where to download the 2006 Saturn Relay Owners Manual?
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Is the manual for the Saturn Relay year 2006 free?
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The Saturn Relay (2006) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2006 is available in English.
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