Saturn 2009 VUE Hybrid - Manual (Page 247)

Brake Adjustment
Every time the brakes are applied,
with or without the vehicle
moving, the brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System
Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is
complex. Its many parts have to
be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have
really good braking. The vehicle was
designed and tested with top-quality
brake parts. When parts of the
braking system are replaced — for
example, when the brake linings
wear down and new ones are
installed — be sure to get new
approved replacement parts. If
this is not done, the brakes might
not work properly. For example,
if someone puts in brake linings
that are wrong for the vehicle, the
balance between the front and
rear brakes can change — for the
worse. The braking performance
expected can change in many other
ways if the wrong replacement
brake parts are installed.
Battery
{ CAUTION
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting
on page 5-28 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals,
and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
This vehicle has a standard 12-volt
battery and a 36-volt hybrid
battery system.
12-Volt Battery
When a new standard 12-volt
battery is needed, see your
dealer/retailer for one that has the
replacement number shown on
the original battery’s label.
36-Volt Battery System
If a new 36-volt hybrid battery
system is needed, see your
dealer/retailer.
Vehicle Storage
Infrequent Usage: If the vehicle is
driven infrequently, remove the
12-volt battery black, negative (
− )
cable from the battery, the one that
is exposed. This helps keep the
battery from running down.
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