Saturn ASTRA 2008 Technical Information

Congratulations on your purchase of a Saturn ASTRA. Please read this information about your vehicle’s featuresand your Owner Manual to ensure an outst

Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortableposition before adjusting the steeringwheel. To adjust the position of the steeringwheel:1. Push the lever do

Air Delivery Mode: Turn the left knob(A) to change the direction of the airdelivery to the bi-level, vent, defog,defog/floor or floor mode.Temperature

Getting to Know Your ASTRA12If the infotainment system is turned offwhen the ignition is turned off, it can beturned on only by pressing the (Power) k

13Playing MP3 FilesThe CD30 MP3 audio system has MP3file playback capability. When playing a CD-R containing MP3 audio tracks, an MP3 label will be di

Getting to Know Your ASTRA141…9 (Preset Stations): Press thesebuttons to access 9 preset radio stationson up to four bands (FM, FM-AS, AM,AM-AS).SOUND

15• While listening to the radio, pressthe CDC buttons; then select thedesired CD.To eject a CD(s):• Press the (CD Changer) button; then select the d

The Automatic Headlamp System turnson the headlamps and other exteriorlamps at night or when necessary. Thesystem uses a light sensor located ontop of

17Interior LampsInstrument Panel BrightnessThe (instrument panel brightness)pop-out knob is located on the left sideof the instrument panel. • Push a

Getting to Know Your ASTRA18Headlamp Beam Changer• To change the headlamps from lowto high beam, push the multifunctionlever toward the instrument pan

19Activate the Windshield Wipers• Press the lever up slightly (do notpass the detent) to activate the nexthigher wiper mode:- - (Intermittent/Rainsens

Getting to Know Your ASTRA2See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument PanelThe main features of theinstrument panel include:A. Ai

Getting to Know Your ASTRA20• To close the sunroof to the vent posi-tion, press the front part ( ) of thedriver-side switch.• To close the sunroof com

• To use the rear seat cupholderslocated in the front of the rear seatcushion, press the front of thecupholder door.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual

Getting to Know Your ASTRA22Automatic Transmission Neutral IdleThe automatic transmission shifts intoneutral at complete stops to helpreduce fuel cons

23Correcting the Tire PressureWhen the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates, you must inflate the tire tothe proper tire pressure (just as youmu

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Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster isdesigned to let you know at a glancehow your vehicle is running. It includesthese key features:A. Tachometer

Getting to Know Your ASTRA4Driver Information Center (Base Level)The base level Driver Information Center(DIC), located above the infotainmentsystem,

5Trip ComputerTo access the trip computer information: • Press the Board Computer (BC)button and use the left or right arrowbutton on the infotainment

Getting to Know Your ASTRA6• Press the Board Computer (BC)button or select the Board Computermenu using the multifunction knob orthe left thumbwheel t

The Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) trans-mitter allows you tolock and unlock yourvehicle and performother functions whileoutside the vehicle.RKE functionsi

Getting to Know Your ASTRA8Door LocksOnStar®Your vehicle may feature the OnStarSafe & Sound Plan or the uplevelOnStar Directions & Connections

9Seatback Adjustment• To adjust the position of the frontseatbacks, turn the knob (B) on thelower-outboard side of the seat.Driver’s Seat Height Adjus