PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Congratulations on your purchase of a Saturn SKY. Please read this information and your OwnerManual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all thefeatures described in this booklet. Keep this booklet in your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITYRemote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .5OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .7Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . .7

COMFORT Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Adjustable Steering Wheel . . . . . .8Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features . . . . . . . .9XM® Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . .12Audio Steering Wheel Controls .12Bluetooth® System . . . . . . . . . . .13

CONVENIENCE Speed-Sensitive Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Automatic Headlamp System . . .14Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Map Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE StabiliTrak® – Stability ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Manual Transmission Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Automatic Transmission Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Premium Unleaded Gasoline . . .16Closing the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . .16Operating the Convertible Top . .17Car Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .18Tire Inflator Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Towing and Dinghy Towing . . . .19Resetting the Oil Life System . .19

OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20My Saturn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Getting to Know Your SKY2

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DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

The main features of the instrument panel include:

A. Side Window Air OutletsB. Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverC. Cruise Control ButtonsD. Instrument ClusterE. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

(if equipped)F. Windshield Wiper/Washer ControlsG. Air OutletsH. Hazard Warning Flashers ButtonI. Climate ControlsJ. Hood Release Lever

K. Fog Lamp ButtonL. Instrument Panel Brightness ControlM. Adjustable Steering Wheel LeverN. Driver Information Center ControlsO. HornP. Passenger Airbag Status IndicatorQ. Audio SystemR. Shift LeverS. StabiliTrak ButtonT. CupholderU. Trunk Release Button (in Glove Box)V. Glove Box

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Note: The instrument panel clusteris designed to let you know aboutmany important aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is importantto read your Owner Manual andbecome familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges and indicators, as well aswhat action can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage.

Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrument panel isequipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it. The instrument panel clusterincludes these key features:

A. SpeedometerB. Antilock Brake System Warning LightC. Trunk Ajar LightD. Low Fuel Warning LightE. Fuel GaugeF. Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light)G. Airbag Readiness LightH. StabiliTrak Warning Light

I. Safety Belt Reminder LightJ. Fog Lamps LightK. Security LightL. Odometer/Driver Information CenterM. Tachometer

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Driver Information Center

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center(DIC) provides vehicle information,vehicle warning messages and vehiclefeature personalization. The DICmessages will be shown on yourinstrument panel cluster display.

To operate the DIC, the ignition switchmust be on. The DIC is controlledthrough two buttons, located on the leftside of the steering wheel, that featurethe following functions:

(Information): Press this buttonto scroll through the following vehicleinformation: • Odometer • Trip A or Trip B Odometer • Fuel Range (until empty)

• Average Fuel Economy • Instantaneous Fuel Economy • Average Vehicle Speed• Oil Life (remaining useful oil life) • Engine Coolant Temperature• Tire Pressure• Boost (if equipped) (indicates the

amount of boost the turbochargedengine is receiving)(Reset): Press this button to reset

some vehicle information, select a per-sonalization setting or acknowledgea warning message.Vehicle Feature PersonalizationA variety of your vehicle’s features canbe personalized to your preference. Topersonalize features:1. The vehicle must be stopped to

access the personalization menu.Press and hold both the and buttons for several seconds, and thenrelease to enter the personalizationmenu.

2. Press the button to scroll throughthe available personalization features.

3. Press the button to togglebetween the available settings foreach feature.

4. Press the button to record yourselection and move to the nextfeature.

Personalization features include:• OIL LIFE RESET• UNITS• LOCK HORN (Horn chirp during

Remote Keyless Entry locking)

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• UNLOCK HORN (Horn chirp duringRemote Keyless Entry unlocking)

• LIGHT FLASH (Exterior light flashduring Remote Keyless Entry lockingor unlocking)

• DELAY LOCK (Delays locking thevehicle for five seconds after the lastdoor is closed)

• AUTO UNLK (Automatically unlocksthe vehicle doors)

• UNLK (Determines when Auto Unlockwill occur; automatic transmissiononly)

• EXT LIGHTS (Exterior perimeter light-ing during Remote Keyless Entryunlock)

• LANGUAGEWarnings and MessagesIf a problem is sensed in one of yourvehicle’s systems, a warning or mes-sage will appear in the DIC display (seeyour Owner Manual for a complete list ofpossible warnings and messages).After a warning or message appears,press either the or button toclear the display screen for further use.Acknowledging the message onlyclears the display; it does not resolvethe problem.If your vehicle is equipped with OnStarand a warning message appears, youcan press the OnStar button and speakto an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles,OnStar Advisors can access certaindiagnostic information and can tell youhow serious the problem is and whatyou should do about it.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes-sages provide critical information thatcan prevent damage to your vehicle.Review your Owner Manual to becomefamiliar with the information displayedand the action required.

Remote Keyless Entry

The RemoteKeyless Entry(RKE) transmit-ter includesthe followingfunctions:

(Lock):Press this buttonwhen both doorsare closed to immediately lock them.The interior lamps will also turn off. Ifenabled through the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), the parking lamps willflash and/or the horn will chirp to indi-cate locking has occurred.If the Lock button is pressed while anydoor is open and the Delayed Lockfeature is enabled, the doors will notlock. Instead, a chime will sound. Afterboth doors are closed, they will lock. Tocancel this delay, press the Lock buttona second time within five seconds.


SAFETY & SECURITY

Your vehicle may feature the OnStarSafe & Sound Plan or the uplevelOnStar Directions & Connections Plan,with one year of OnStar service from thedate you purchased your new vehicle.OnStar offers a variety of capabilities,such as Remote Door Unlock, AutomaticNotification of Airbag Deployment, andHands-Free Calling. In addition, mostvehicles can get driving directions usingTurn-by-Turn Navigation. Press theOnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisorabout the service plan you have or toupgrade your plan.

For more information, refer to your OnStar Owner’s Guide, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or visit onstar.com.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.


(Unlock): Press this button tounlock the driver’s door. If the button ispressed again within five seconds, thepassenger’s door will unlock. The interi-or lamps will illuminate and remain onfor 20 seconds or until the ignition isturned on. If enabled through the DIC,the parking lamps will flash and thehorn will chirp to indicate unlocking hasoccurred.

(Trunk/Buttress Release): Pressthis button to release the trunk lid andconvertible top buttress. You can openthe trunk with the transmitter when thevehicle is stationary. The trunk and buttress may also beunlatched using the Trunk Releasebutton located in the glove box.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and hold this button for approxi-mately one second to locate your vehi-cle. The horn will sound three times andthe parking lamps will flash three times. To sound the panic alarm, press andhold the button for three seconds. Thehorn will sound and the parking lampswill flash for 30 seconds. Press the but-ton again or turn the ignition key to anyposition to cancel the panic alarm. The vehicle must be turned off to usethe vehicle locator/panic alarm feature.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

OnStar® (if equipped)

Note: Because the interior of a convert-ible may not be as quiet as a fixed roofvehicle, please note the followingguidelines when using the OnStarspeech recognition function and whenspeaking to an OnStar Advisor:• Reduce background noise by raising

the convertible top or windows, or byslowing down or stopping the vehicle.

• Speak clearly and naturally, and loud-er if necessary, when using hands-free calling.

• Say each digit separately and contin-uously when reciting phone numbers.

The trunk lid canbe opened frominside the trunkby pulling on theemergency trunkrelease handlelocated on thedriver’s side of the trunk.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual

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Your vehicle is equipped with aPassenger Sensing System located inthe passenger seat for the passenger’sfront airbag, and a passenger airbagstatus indicator located on the center ofthe instrument panel.See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator

Emergency Trunk Release

Seat Position AdjusterTo move the seats forward or rearward,lift and hold the lever under the front ofeach seat and manually slide the seat;then release the lever. Try to move theseat to ensure it is locked in place.Seatback Recliner

To recline the front seatbacks, rotatethe knob on the outboard side of theseat until the seatback is in the desiredposition.Seat Height Adjuster The driver’s seat height adjuster switchis located on the outboard side of theseat. Adjust the seat position beforeadjusting seat height. To raise or lowerthe seat, hold the adjuster switch up ordown.

COMFORT

Seat Adjustments

Automatic Door Locks

For your safety, all power door locks willlock automatically when the shift lever ismoved out of Park with an automatictransmission, or when the vehicle speedis greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) with amanual transmission. This feature cannot be disabled; however,you can personalize the unlock featuresusing the Driver Information Center.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.


Seatback Latch

To fold the seatback forward, pull up thelatch near the top outboard side of theseatback. This provides access to theseatback map pocket.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Adjustable Steering Wheel

Climate Controls

A B C

Temperature ControlTurn the temperature control knob (A) toraise or lower the temperature setting. Flow-Through VentilationYour vehicle has flow-through ventilationthat allows outside air to be forcedthrough your ventilation system whenyour vehicle is moving. Outside air willalso enter the vehicle when the fan isrunning. Flow-through ventilation can bestopped in vent and bi-level modes bypressing the recirculation button.

(Air Conditioning): Press thetemperature control knob to turn the airconditioning system on or off. The indi-cator light will flash three times and theair conditioning system will not functionif the fan is turned off.Fan SpeedTurn the fan speed control knob (B) toincrease or decrease fan speed.

(Off): Turn the fan speed controlknob to this position to turn off thesystem.

(Recirculation): Press the fanspeed control knob to turn the recircula-tion mode on or off. This mode keepsoutside air from entering the vehicle.

To adjust the position of the steeringwheel:1. Pull down the lever located on the left

side of the steering column. 2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable

position. The wheel can be moved upor down.

3. Push the lever all the way up to lockthe wheel in place.


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Airflow ModesTurn the airflow control knob (C) to oneof the following modes to change thedirection of the airflow:

(Vent): This mode directs air to theinstrument panel outlets. Recirculation isavailable in this mode.

(Bi-Level): This mode directs air tothe instrument panel outlets and flooroutlets. Recirculation is available in thismode.

(Floor): This mode directs most ofthe air to the floor outlets and some airto the side window outlets and wind-shield. Recirculation is not available inthis mode.

(Defog): This mode directs air tothe windshield, side window outlets andfloor outlets. Recirculation is not avail-able in this mode.

(Defrost): This mode directs mostof the air to the windshield and some airto the side window outlets. Recirculationis not available in this mode.

(Rear Window Defogger): Pressthe airflow control knob to turn the rearwindow defogger on or off. The defoggerwill shut off automatically after a setperiod of time. The defogger will remainactive, however, as long as the vehiclespeed is greater than 50 mph (80 km/h).


Note: Do not use the rear window defog-ger when the convertible top is stowed.

While most of the features on your radiowill look familiar, the following are somethat may be new:

(Power/Volume): Press this knob toturn the system on or off. Turn the knobto adjust the volume.

(Information): Press this button totoggle the radio display between stationfrequency and time. If equipped, it willalso display additional text informationrelated to the current FM-RDS or XMstation, or MP3 song.

(Tune): Turn this knob to select radiostations or, when a CD is playing, toselect a track or MP3 file. Press the knob to display the tonecontrol (bass/treble) or speaker control(balance/fade) setting. Press the push-button under the desired label on thedisplay. Turn the knob to adjust thesetting.FAV (Favorite): Press this button to gothrough up to six pages of any combi-nation (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) offavorite radio stations. On each page, upto six stations are available by using thesix pushbuttons below the radio display.

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features


BAND: Press this button to switch toAM, FM, or XM (if equipped). Whenplaying a CD or portable audio player,press this button to switch to the radio.

(Seek/Scan): Press the right or leftarrow button to go to the next or previ-ous radio station or, when a CD is play-ing, to the next track or MP3 file, or tothe start of the current track or MP3 file.To enter the scan mode, press and holdeither arrow button for a few seconds (abeep will sound). Radio stations will bescanned. Press either arrow buttonagain to stop scanning.

(Reverse): Press and hold thisbutton to reverse playback quickly withina track or MP3 file.

(Forward): Press and hold thisbutton to advance playback quickly with-in a track or MP3 file.CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CDinstead of the radio. Press again and thesystem will automatically search for aportable audio player connected to theauxiliary input jack.EQ (Equalization): Press this button toselect preset equalization settings.CAT (Category) (if equipped): Pressthis button to find XM stations within adesired category.Setting Favorite StationsBefore setting your favorite stations,shift the vehicle into Park (automatictransmission) or into Neutral and set theparking brake (manual transmission).

You can set up to six pages of anycombination (AM, FM, or XM,if equipped) of favorite radio stations,with up to six stations on each page.

To set the number of favorite stationpages:1. Press the MENU button to display the

radio setup menu.2. Press the pushbutton located below

the FAV 1–6 label on the radiodisplay.

3. Select the desired number of favoritestation pages.

4. Press the FAV button. You may nowbegin storing your favorite stations forthe chosen number of pages.

To store favorite stations:1. Tune in the desired radio station.2. Press the FAV button to display the

page where the station is to be stored.

Note: Engaging in extended searchingfor specific audio stations or songs byusing buttons and knobs — or givingextended attention to entertainment tasks— can lead you to look away from theroad frequently or longer than usual.Looking away from the road for pro-longed periods may cause you to missseeing things on the road that you needto see. Avoid engaging in extendedsearching for specific items while driving.

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3. Press and hold one of the six push-buttons until a beep sounds to storethe station.

4. Repeat the steps for each pushbuttonon each page.

Setting the Speed CompensatedVolumeWith Speed Compensated Volume(SCV), the radio automatically adjuststhe volume to compensate for roadnoise as vehicle speed changes.Press the MENU button to access theSCV settings.To set Speed Compensated Volume:1. Adjust the radio volume to the

desired level.2. Press the MENU button to display the

radio setup menu.3. Press the pushbutton below the auto

volume label on the radio display.4. Press the pushbutton under the

desired setting label (Off, Low,Medium or High) to select the levelof compensation.

5. The compensation will be setonce the display times out after10 seconds.

Setting the TimeTo set the time:1. Turn on the radio.2. Press the (Clock) button. Or,

if equipped, press the MENU buttonuntil the clock option is displayed;and then press the pushbutton locat-ed under the clock option label. TheHR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels willappear on the display.

3. Press the pushbutton under any ofthe labels to be changed.

4. Press the pushbutton again, the rightSEEK arrow or the FWD button toincrease the numbers. Press the leftSEEK arrow or the REV button todecrease the numbers. Rotating the

(Tune) knob also will increase ordecrease the selected label.

5. Press the Clock or MENU buttonagain to set the currently displayedtime and date.

Portable Audio PlayerA portable audio player can be connect-ed to the auxiliary input jack located onthe radio. Press the CD/AUX button tobegin playing audio from the portableplayer over the vehicle speakers.MP3 Capability (if equipped)If your AM/FM stereo with CD has MP3playing capability, a CD-R or CD-RWcontaining MP3 audio files will play auto-matically when inserted into the CDplayer. An MP3 label will be displayed.Radio Data System (if equipped)When you tune to a Radio Data System(RDS) station, the station name and callletters will appear on the display insteadof the frequency. RDS stations may alsoprovide the time of day, a program typefor current programming and the nameof the program being broadcast.RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadcast RDSinformation. RDS relies on receivingspecific information from these stationsand will work only when the informationis available.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

The followingaudio con-trols arelocated onthe steeringwheel:

+ –(Volume):Press theplus or minus button to increase ordecrease the volume.


XM Radio offers more than 170channels of digital-quality sound thatgoes wherever you go — coast to coast.After a free three-month trial period,activation and service subscriptionfees apply. Service is based in thecontinental United States and Canada.For more information, visit XM online at www.XMradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

XM® Radio (if equipped)

With the in-dash 6-disc CD player, notethat you cannot directly load a CD as insingle-play systems.To load a single CD:• Press and release the LOAD

button. Wait for the display prompt toload the CD.

To load multiple CDs:• Press and hold the LOAD button

for two seconds. Follow the displayprompts to load each CD. Press theLOAD button again to cancelloading more CDs.

Multiple-Disc CD Player (if equipped)

To play a specific CD:• Press the pushbutton below the arrow

label on the display to select thedesired CD number.

To eject a CD:• To eject the CD that is currently play-

ing, press the EJECT buttononce.

• To eject all CDs, press and hold theEJECT button for two seconds.

If a CD is not removed after severalseconds, it will be pulled back into theplayer automatically.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual

Note: CDs with any affixed labels mayjam in the CD player. Label a CD usinga permanent marker. If more than oneCD is inserted into the slot at a time,or if scratched or damaged CDs areplayed, the CD player could be dam-aged. When using the CD player, useonly CDs in good condition withoutlabels; load one CD at a time; and keepthe CD player and the loading slot freeof foreign materials, liquids or debris.

Audio Steering Wheel Controls(if equipped)

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The windshield wipers lever is locatedto the right of the steering column. Theheadlamps and parking lamps will turnon if the wipers are on for more than 15seconds. The lever can be moved to thefollowing positions:

(Mist): Move the lever down to thisposition to turn the wipers on for a singlewipe. Hold the lever at this position foradditional wipes.

(Off): This position turns off thewindshield wipers.

(Intermittent): Move the lever up tothis position to have the wipers adjustwith vehicle speed. Wiper frequencywill increase as you drive faster anddecrease as you slow down. Rotate thespeed-sensitive adjustment band on thelever to increase or decrease the delay.Rotating the band higher increases thefrequency of the wipes.

(Low): Move the lever up to thisposition for steady, low-speed wipes.

(High): Move the lever up to thisposition for rapid, high-speed wipes.

(Windshield Washer): Push thebutton on the end of the wipers lever tospray washer fluid on the windshield.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Speed-Sensitive WindshieldWipers

CONVENIENCE

Bluetooth® System

The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allowsusers with a Bluetooth-enabled cellphone to make and receive hands-freephone calls using the vehicle’s audiosystem, microphone and controls. TheBluetooth-enabled cell phone must bepaired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth sys-tem before it can be used in the vehicle.Not all phones will support all functions. Visit www.saturn.com/bluetooth formore information.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

(Next/Previous/End): Pressthe up or down arrow to go to the nextor previous preset radio station or, whena CD is playing, to the next or previoustrack.Press and hold the up or down arrow forone second to advance to the next orprevious radio station in the selectedband or, when a CD is playing, to contin-ue moving to the next or previous trackon the CD.Press the (End) button to end orreject an OnStar or Bluetooth call.

(Mute/Voice Recognition): Pressthis button to silence the system. Pressit again to turn on the sound.Press and hold the button for twoseconds to interact with the OnStar orBluetooth system.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

The cruisecontrol but-tons, locatedon the steer-ing wheel,feature thefollowingfunctions:

(On/Off):Press this button to turn the cruisecontrol system on or off.


(Off/On): When operating in theAUTO position, a momentary turn ofthe lamp control switch to the posi-tion will turn off the Automatic HeadlampSystem. To activate the Automatic HeadlampSystem, turn the switch to the posi-tion again. The Automatic HeadlampSystem is always turned on when thevehicle is started.The Daytime Running Lamps will turn offwhen the lamp control switch is turnedto the position if the vehicle is inPark or vehicle speed is less than 5 mph(8 km/h) after the vehicle is started.

(Fog Lamps):Press this buttonon the left side ofthe instrumentpanel to turnthe fog lampson or off.See Section 3 of yourOwner Manual.

Cruise Control

Your vehicle is equipped with anAutomatic Headlamp System, whichturns on the Daytime Running Lampsduring the day and the headlamps andother exterior lamps at night or whennecessary. The headlamps also will turnon if the wipers are on for more than 15seconds.The system uses a light sensor, locatedon top of the instrument panel, to deter-mine light conditions. For proper opera-tion, avoid placing any object on or nearthe sensor.Exterior Lamp Control SwitchThe exterior lamps can be operatedmanually using the control switch on thelever to the left of the steering column.The switch can be rotated to each of thefollowing positions:

(Headlamps): This position turnson the headlamps, parking lamps andtaillamps.

(Parking Lamps): This positionturns on the parking lamps and taillampsonly. AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control): Thisposition automatically turns on DaytimeRunning Lamps in the daytime, andheadlamps, parking lamps and taillampsat night or when necessary.

Automatic Headlamp System

To limit wheelspin and help maintaindirectional control, you should alwaysleave the system on. If your vehiclebecomes stuck and rocking the vehicleis required, the system should beturned off.

To turn off the traction control part of thesystem, press the (StabiliTrak) buttonlocated below the radio on the instru-ment panel. To turn off both the traction control andstability enhancement systems, pressand hold the button for five seconds.When either system is off, theStabiliTrak light on the instrument panelcluster will illuminate. Press the buttonagain to turn the system back on.Competitive Driving ModeThe Competitive Driving Mode is a per-formance handling mode designed to beused only on a closed driving course.While operating in this mode, tractioncontrol is turned off and the amount ofintervention by the StabiliTrak system isreduced.To activate the Competitive DrivingMode, press the button twice withinfive seconds. Press the button again toreturn to normal StabiliTrak operation.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

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Map pocketsare locatedon the frontseat cush-ions as wellas the seat-backs of bothseats. Lift thelatch near the top of the seatback torelease the seat and fold it forward foraccess to the seatback map pocket.There also is a netted storage areabehind the driver’s seat.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Map Pockets

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

StabiliTrak® – Stability ControlSystem

StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-controlled vehicle stability and tractionenhancement system that assists withdirectional control of the vehicle in diffi-cult driving conditions. It turns on everytime you start your vehicle.

SET – (Set): Press this button to set aspeed, or to decrease the speed if thesystem is set. When the cruise controlspeed is set, the Driver InformationCenter will display the CRUISEENGAGED message.RES + (Resume): Press this button toresume a set speed, or to increase thespeed if the system is set.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


Automatic TransmissionOperating Tips (if equipped)

Manual Transmission OperatingTips (if equipped)

Closing the Hood

Note: To avoid hood and door damage,close both doors before closing thehood.

Starting the EngineTo start the engine, fully depress theclutch pedal before turning the key;otherwise, the engine will not start. Theshift lever also should be in Neutral andthe parking brake should be engaged.Reverse OperationWhen shifting into Reverse, bring yourvehicle to a complete stop. Trying toengage Reverse with the vehicle stillmoving forward could damage thetransmission.If you find it difficult to shift into Reverse,return the shift lever to Neutral andrelease the clutch pedal; then depressthe clutch pedal again and shift intoReverse.Parking the VehicleWhen parking your vehicle, shift themanual transmission into 1st or Reverseand set the parking brake. These are thebest positions for parking a manualtransmission-equipped vehicle.Rear AxleYour SKY may be equipped with alimited slip rear differential. This optionaldifferential is designed to provide maxi-mum power and performance.The SKY driveline is designed to trans-mit maximum engine torque to the rearwheels as efficiently as possible, whichgreatly enhances handling and accelera-tion capabilities.During an abrupt torque transfer (e.g.,1st to 2nd gearshift at low enginespeeds, or abrupt de-clutching), youmay notice audible feedback that could

be interpreted as a clunking or rattlingnoise. This audible feedback is normaland will not compromise the reliability ofthe clutch, transmission or differential.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

The shift indicator positions on theautomatic transmission are PRND4IL.Automatic Overdrive (D) is the bestposition for normal driving. When drivingon hilly, winding roads and enginebraking is needed, use the Intermediate(I) position. The Low (L) position can beused when driving slowly on very steephills, or in snow or mud.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Use premium unleaded gasoline with aposted octane rating of 91 or higher forbest engine performance. You may alsouse regular unleaded gasoline rated at87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’sperformance may be slightly reduced.Unleaded gasoline with an octane ratingbelow 87 is not recommended.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Premium Unleaded Gasoline


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Lowering the Convertible Top

To lower the convertible top:1. With an automatic transmission in

Park, or a manual transmission in 1stor Reverse and the parking brake set,turn off the ignition.

2. Open the trunk lid.3. Unlock the convertible top front latch,

located above the inside rearviewmirror, by pulling it down and turningcounterclockwise.

4. Pull rearward on the side edge of theconvertible top and pull it off thewindshield frame.

5. Push the convertible top down intothe trunk.

6. Push evenly on the center of the topto ensure that it is fully retracted andsecurely stored.

7. Close the trunk from the rear of thevehicle by pushing on the top centerof the trunk lid.

Operating the Convertible Top

Note: Before lowering the convertible top,make sure nothing is stored in the trunkon either side, or on top, of the fuel tank.Do not lower or raise the convertible topwhile the vehicle is in motion.

Raising the Convertible TopTo raise the convertible top:1. With an automatic transmission in

Park, or a manual transmission in 1stor Reverse and the parking brakeset, lower the windows and then turnoff the ignition.

2. Open the trunk lid.

3. Pull the convertible top forward byfirmly gripping the side edge andapplying a brisk upward and forwardmotion to get the top in the full-upposition.

4. Pull the front edge of the convertibletop forward from the outside of thevehicle, or push the front edge of theconvertible top forward from theinside of the vehicle.

5. Turn the top front latch handle clock-wise to latch the convertible top.

6. Close the trunk from the rear of thevehicle by pushing on the top centerof the trunk lid.

7. At the rear edge of the convertibletop, press down on the buttresses tolatch them into the top of the trunk.

Note: When raising the convertible top,make certain that the orange pin oneach side of the top is seated into thehole inside the rubber molding to therear of the side window opening. Failureto seat the pins may result in wind andwater concerns.Note: Leave the latch in its fully rotated

open position to prevent damage whenstoring the top.

Washing the Convertible TopThe convertible top should be cleanedoften. However, high pressure car wash-es may cause water to enter the vehicle.After washing and thoroughly rinsingthe vehicle, let the top dry in direct sun-light. A chamois or cloth may leave linton the top.Cleaning the Chrome or AluminumWheelsKeep the wheels clean using mild soapand water and a soft, clean cloth. Strongsoaps and cleaners could damage thesurface of the wheels.The chrome or aluminum wheels alsomay be damaged if the vehicle is driventhrough an automatic car wash that hassilicone carbide tire-cleaning brushes.



Note: Before entering an automatic carwash, ensure that there is the necessaryamount of ground clearance betweenthe vehicle and the car wash guide rails.

Tire Pressure Monitor

The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts youwhen a significant reduction in pressureoccurs in one or more of your vehicle’stires by illuminating the (Low TirePressure) warning light on the instru-ment panel cluster. The low tire pressurewarning light will remain on until youcorrect the tire pressure. A CHECK TIREPRESSURE message may also appearon the DIC (if equipped). Correcting the Tire PressureWhen the low tire pressure warning light

Car Washing

Convertible Top CareTo properly care for the convertible top,keep in mind these precautions:• High pressure car washes may cause

water to enter the vehicle.• Do not lower the convertible top if

there are objects in the storage area.• Dry off the top before lowering it.

Storing the top when it is wet cancause stains and mildew.

• Do not lower the top in cold weather. • Do not operate the rear defogger

when the top is stored.• Always close the top when leaving

your vehicle outdoors.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Note: A clear Mylar® protective film hasbeen installed at the factory on the trunklid surface under the convertible topbuttresses. This film is designed to helpprevent paint damage to the trunk lidover time. Do not remove this protectivefilm. It is intended to remain permanent-ly affixed to the trunk lid surface.

The tire inflator kit is located near theback of the trunk on the driver’s side. Itincludes an air compressor, tire sealant

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Tire Inflator Kit

Towing and Dinghy Towing

Resetting the Oil Life System

The Oil Life System calculates engineoil life based on vehicle use and dis-plays a CHANGE OIL SOON messagein the Driver Information Center whenit’s necessary to change your engine oiland filter. The Oil Life System should bereset to 100% only following an oilchange.To reset the Oil Life System:1. With the engine off, turn the ignition

key to Run.2. Press the DIC (Information) and

(Reset) buttons at the same timeto enter the personalization menu.

3. Press the button until the DICdisplays OIL LIFE RESET.

4. Press and hold the button for atleast one second.

5. An ACKNOWLEDGED message willbe displayed when the system hasbeen reset.


Your vehicle was not designed to tow atrailer. It also was not designed to betowed behind another vehicle with anyof its wheels on the ground; therefore,dinghy towing is not recommended.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

illuminates, you must inflate the tire tothe proper tire pressure (just as youmust refuel the vehicle when the lowfuel warning light illuminates). The Tireand Loading Information label shows thecorrect tire pressure for the tires whenthey’re cold. “Cold” means your vehiclehas been sitting for at least three hoursor driven no more than one mile.You can temporarily clear the DICmessage by acknowledging it with yourDIC controls. However, at the nextvehicle start-up, the DIC message willreappear if the tire pressure has notbeen corrected.During cooler conditions, the low tirepressure warning light may appear whenthe vehicle is first started and then turnoff as you start to drive. This could bean early indicator that your tire pres-sures are getting low and the tires needto be inflated to the proper pressure.


Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor canalert you about low tire pressure, but itdoesn’t replace normal monthly tiremaintenance.

canister, an accessory plug and an airpressure gauge. Refer to the tire inflatorkit instructions for complete operatinginformation.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.


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Roadside Assistance

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1-800-553-6000 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438As the owner of a new Saturn vehicle,you are automatically enrolled in theSaturn Roadside Assistance program.This value-added service is intended toprovide you with peace of mind as youdrive in the city or travel the open road. Saturn’s Roadside Assistance toll-freenumber is staffed by a team of techni-cally trained advisors who are available24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to pro-vide minor repair information or makearrangements to tow your vehicle to thenearest Saturn retailer.Saturn will provide the following servicesfor 5 years/100,000 miles at no expenseto you:• Fuel delivery• Lockout service (identification

required)• Tow to nearest retailer for warranty

service• Flat tire assistance• Jump startsIn many instances, mechanical failuresare covered under Saturn’s comprehen-sive warranty. However, when otherservices are utilized, our advisors willexplain any payment obligations youmight incur.

The complimentary My Saturn ownerswebsite is a one-stop resource toenhance your Saturn ownership experi-ence. Exclusive owner benefits includeonline vehicle maintenance schedules,service reminders, frequently askedquestions, retailer information and more.Visit My Saturn today at Saturn.comand enjoy the ride.

For prompt and efficient assistancewhen calling, please provide the follow-ing information to the advisor:• Location of the vehicle• Telephone number and your location• Vehicle model, year and color• Vehicle mileage• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)• Vehicle license plate numberSaturn reserves the right to limit servic-es or reimbursement to an owner ordriver when, in Saturn’s judgment, theclaims become excessive in frequencyor type of occurrence.Roadside Assistance and OnStar (if equipped)If you have a current OnStar subscrip-tion, press the OnStar button and thevehicle will send your current GPSlocation to an OnStar Advisor who willspeak to you, assess your problem,contact Roadside Assistance and relayyour exact location so you will get thehelp you need.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manualfor complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the time ofprinting and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2008 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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