2010 Saturn Outlook Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Saturn
Model:
Outlook
Rating:
Table of Contents
2010 Saturn OUTLOOK BookTOC
1
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
11
Liftgate
11
Windows
12
Seat Adjustment
12
Second Row Seats
13
Third Row Seats
13
Heated Seats
13
Heated and Ventilated Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Safety Belt
14
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
14
Mirror Adjustment
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
16
Interior Lighting
16
Exterior Lighting
17
Windshield Wiper/Washer
17
Climate Controls
18
Vehicle Features
20
Radio(s)
20
Satellite Radio
21
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth®
21
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Navigation System
22
Driver Information Center (DIC)
22
Cruise Control
23
Storage Compartments
23
Power Outlets
24
Sunroof
24
Performance and Maintenance
25
StabiliTrak®
25
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
25
Engine Oil Life System
26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
26
Roadside Assistance Program
27
OnStar®
27
Keys, Doors and Windows
31
Keys and Locks
32
Keys
32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
33
Remote Vehicle Start
35
Door Locks
37
Power Door Locks
37
Delayed Locking
37
Automatic Door Locks
38
Lockout Protection
38
Safety Locks
38
Doors
39
Liftgate
39
Vehicle Security
43
Anti-Theft Alarm System
43
Immobilizer
44
Immobilizer Operation
44
Exterior Mirrors
46
Convex Mirrors
46
Power Mirrors
46
Folding Mirrors
46
Heated Mirrors
47
Park Tilt Mirrors
48
Interior Mirrors
48
Manual Rearview Mirror
48
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
48
Windows
49
Power Windows
50
Sun Visors
51
Roof
52
Sunroof
52
Seats and Restraints
55
Head Restraints
56
Front Seats
57
Seat Adjustment
57
Power Seat Adjustment
57
Lumbar Adjustment
59
Reclining Seatbacks
60
Heated Front Seats
62
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
62
Rear Seats
63
Third Row Seats
65
Safety Belts
68
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
72
Lap-Shoulder Belt
77
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
82
Safety Belt Extender
82
Safety System Check
82
Safety Belt Care
82
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash
83
Airbag System
83
Where Are the Airbags?
85
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
87
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
88
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
89
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
89
Passenger Sensing System
91
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
95
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
96
Airbag System Check
97
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash
97
Child Restraints
98
Older Children
98
Infants and Young Children
100
Child Restraint Systems
103
Where to Put the Restraint
104
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
106
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
112
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat )
112
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)
114
Storage
119
Storage Compartments
119
Instrument Panel Storage
119
Glove Box
119
Cupholders
119
Armrest Storage
119
Center Console Storage
119
Floor Console Storage
120
Additional Storage Features
121
Cargo Cover
121
Cargo Tie Downs
121
Cargo Management System
121
Convenience Net
121
Roof Rack System
122
Instruments and Controls
123
Controls
124
Steering Wheel Adjustment
124
Steering Wheel Controls
125
Horn
127
Windshield Wiper/Washer
127
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
128
Compass
128
Clock
130
Power Outlets
131
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
133
Instrument Cluster
134
Speedometer
135
Odometer
135
Tachometer
135
Fuel Gage
135
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
136
Voltmeter Gage
136
Safety Belt Reminders
137
Airbag Readiness Light
137
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
138
Charging System Light
139
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
139
Brake System Warning Light
142
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
143
Tow/Haul Mode Light
143
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
143
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
144
Tire Pressure Light
144
Engine Oil Pressure Light
145
Security Light
145
High-Beam on Light
145
Fog Lamp Light
146
Cruise Control Light
146
Information Displays
146
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)
146
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)
152
Vehicle Messages
155
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
155
Brake System Messages
156
Cruise Control Messages
156
Door Ajar Messages
156
Engine Cooling System Messages
157
Engine Oil Messages
158
Engine Power Messages
158
Fuel System Messages
158
Key and Lock Messages
159
Lamp Messages
159
Object Detection System Messages
159
Ride Control System Messages
160
Airbag System Messages
160
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
160
Service Vehicle Messages
161
Tire Messages
161
Transmission Messages
162
Vehicle Reminder Messages
163
Vehicle Speed Messages
163
Washer Fluid Messages
163
Vehicle Personalization
164
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
164
Universal Remote System
171
Universal Remote System Programming
171
Universal Remote System Operation
175
Lighting
177
Exterior Lighting
177
Exterior Lamp Controls
177
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
178
Flash-to-Pass
179
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
179
Delayed Headlamps
179
Hazard Warning Flashers
180
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
180
Fog Lamps
181
Interior Lighting
181
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
181
Courtesy Lamps
181
Dome Lamps
181
Reading Lamps
182
Lighting Features
182
Entry Lighting
182
Delayed Entry Lighting
182
Delayed Exit Lighting
183
Parade Dimming
183
Battery Load Management
183
Battery Power Protection
184
Infotainment System
185
Introduction
185
Theft-Deterrent Feature
186
Operation
186
Radio
190
AM-FM Radio
190
Satellite Radio
191
Radio Reception
195
Multi-Band Antenna
195
Audio Players
196
CD Player
196
CD/DVD Player
198
MP3 (Radio with CD and Radio with CD/USB)
205
MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD)
211
Auxiliary Devices
217
Rear Seat Infotainment
219
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
219
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
227
Phone
229
Bluetooth
229
Climate Controls
241
Climate Control Systems
241
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
244
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)
250
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)
251
Air Vents
252
Driving and Operating
253
Driving Information
254
Defensive Driving
254
Drunk Driving
254
Control of a Vehicle
255
Braking
255
Steering
256
Off-Road Recovery
257
Loss of Control
257
Driving on Wet Roads
258
Highway Hypnosis
259
Hill and Mountain Roads
259
Winter Driving
260
If the Vehicle is Stuck
262
Vehicle Load Limits
262
Starting and Operating
267
New Vehicle Break-In
267
Ignition Positions
268
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
269
Starting the Engine
269
Engine Heater
270
Shifting Into Park
271
Shifting Out of Park
272
Parking Over Things That Burn
273
Engine Exhaust
273
Running the Vehicle While Parked
274
Automatic Transmission
274
Manual Mode
276
Tow/Haul Mode
277
Drive Systems
277
All-Wheel Drive
277
Brakes
278
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
278
Parking Brake
279
Brake Assist
279
Ride Control Systems
280
StabiliTrak System
280
Cruise Control
282
Object Detection Systems
284
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
284
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
286
Fuel
290
Recommended Fuel
291
Gasoline Specifications
291
California Fuel Requirements
291
Fuels in Foreign Countries
292
Fuel Additives
292
Filling the Tank
293
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
295
Towing
295
General Towing Information
295
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
296
Trailer Towing
300
Towing Equipment
304
Conversions and Add-Ons
306
Add-On Electrical Equipment
306
Vehicle Care
307
General Information
308
California Proposition 65 Warning
309
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
309
Accessories and Modifications
309
Vehicle Checks
310
Doing Your Own Service Work
310
Hood
311
Engine Compartment Overview
312
Engine Cover
313
Engine Oil
314
Engine Oil Life System
316
Automatic Transmission Fluid
318
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
318
Cooling System
320
Engine Coolant
320
Engine Overheating
324
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
326
Power Steering Fluid
326
Washer Fluid
327
Brakes
328
Brake Fluid
329
Battery
330
All-Wheel Drive
331
Starter Switch Check
331
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
331
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
332
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
332
Wiper Blade Replacement
332
Headlamp Aiming
333
Bulb Replacement
334
Halogen Bulbs
334
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
334
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps
334
License Plate Lamp
335
Replacement Bulbs
335
Electrical System
336
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
336
Electrical System Overload
336
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
337
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
337
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
340
Wheels and Tires
343
Tires
343
Tire Sidewall Labeling
343
Tire Designations
345
Tire Terminology and Definitions
346
Tire Pressure
349
Tire Pressure Monitor System
350
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
352
Tire Inspection
355
Tire Rotation
355
When It Is Time for New Tires
357
Buying New Tires
357
Different Size Tires and Wheels
359
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
359
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
361
Wheel Replacement
361
Tire Chains
362
If a Tire Goes Flat
363
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
365
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
372
Tire Changing
373
Secondary Latch System
382
Compact Spare Tire
383
Jump Starting
384
Towing
389
Towing the Vehicle
389
Recreational Vehicle Towing
389
Appearance Care
392
Exterior Care
392
Interior Care
396
Floor Mats
399
Service and Maintenance
401
General Information
401
Scheduled Maintenance
402
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
407
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
407
Maintenance Replacement Parts
408
Maintenance Records
409
Technical Data
413
Vehicle Identification
413
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
413
Service Parts Identification Label
413
Vehicle Data
414
Capacities and Specifications
414
Engine Drive Belt Routing
415
Customer Information
417
Customer Information
417
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
417
Customer Assistance Offices
420
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
420
Online Owner Center
421
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
421
Roadside Assistance Program
421
Scheduling Service Appointments
423
Courtesy Transportation Program
424
Collision Damage Repair
425
Service Publications Ordering Information
427
Reporting Safety Defects
429
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
429
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
429
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
430
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
430
Event Data Recorders
430
Navigation System
431
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
432
Radio Frequency Statement
432
Index
433
Index_A
433
Index_B
433
Index_C
434
Index_D
435
Index_E
436
Index_F
436
Index_G
437
Index_H
437
Index_I
437
Index_J
438
Index_K
438
Index_L
438
Index_M
439
Index_N
439
Index_O
439
Index_P
440
Index_R
440
Index_S
441
Index_T
442
Index_U
443
Index_V
443
Index_W
444
2010 Saturn Outlook Overview
Introduction
The 2010 Saturn Outlook stands as a versatile midsize SUV that balances family-friendly design with a robust powertrain. Offering ample space for passengers and cargo alike, this model presents a delightful fusion of functionality and modern technology. With its smooth handling and confident road presence, the Outlook is tailored for those seeking an impressive ride without sacrificing comfort or safety.
Powertrains
The 2010 Saturn Outlook is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine, generating 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with either a 6-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth shifting and optimal fuel efficiency. Offered in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, the Outlook is adept at handling varying weather conditions while delivering a satisfying driving experience on highways and city streets alike.
Trims
Features
The 2010 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a range of high-end features that enhance both functionality and convenience. Standard offerings include tri-zone climate control, cruise control, and a full array of airbags for safety. Higher trims add features such as a rear entertainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a navigation system, ensuring that passengers enjoy their journey while staying connected and entertained.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2010 Saturn Outlook serves as an invaluable resource for vehicle maintenance, operational instructions, and safety guidelines. It provides detailed information on the features and functions of the vehicle, promoting proper upkeep and ensuring that owners can maximize their driving experience. Whether it's routine service reminders or troubleshooting tips, the manual is designed to enhance ownership satisfaction and vehicle longevity.
User manual download
The Saturn Outlook owner manual for the 2010 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2010 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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