Retained accessory power (rap), Starting the engine (automatic engine start/stop), Retained accessory – Saturn 2009 VUE Hybrid User Manual

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ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is
the position in which you can operate
the electrical accessories or items
plugged into the accessory power
outlets.

Use this position if the vehicle must
be pushed or towed.

ON/RUN: This position can be used
to operate the electrical accessories
and to display some instrument
panel cluster warning and indicator
lights. The switch stays in this
position when the engine is running.
The transmission is also unlocked in
this position. If you leave the key in
the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
positions with the engine off, the
battery could be drained. You may
not be able to start the vehicle if the
battery is allowed to drain for an
extended period of time.

START: This is the position that
starts the engine. When the engine
starts, release the key. The ignition
switch returns to ON/RUN for driving.

A warning tone will sound when the
driver door is opened, the ignition is
in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
and the key is in the ignition.

Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories may be
used for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition key is turned off:

Outside Mirror

Power Windows

Radio

All these features work when the
ignition key is in the ON/RUN
or ACC/ACCESSORY positions,
until a door is opened.

Starting the Engine
(Automatic Engine
Start/Stop)

Place the transmission in the
proper gear.

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.

Notice: Do not try to shift to
P (Park) if the vehicle is moving.
If you do, you could damage
the transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped.

Starting Procedure

1. With your foot off the accelerator

pedal, turn the ignition key to
START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed
will go down as your engine gets
warm. Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it.

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