Saturn 2007 Vue User Manual

12007 Saturn VUE Green Line HybridEmergency Response Guide

10Vehicle Identification (cont.)Under the hood is:• A hybrid badge on the engine cover • A label showing the battery locations (attached to the hood)

11Vehicle Identification (cont.)Under the rear cargo floor is a label showing the battery locations (attached to the hybrid battery case).

12* Applicable to 36v DC Hybrid Battery Pack, 36v DC Power Steering System and 36v DC Starter Generator Control Module (input)** Applicable to Starte

13DC Voltage Classifications (cont.)Even though the Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid uses lower voltage than other hybrids you may encounter, it must stil

14Key Hybrid ComponentsThis illustration shows the location of the hybrid components.12v Battery (not shown)36v Hybrid BatteryGenerator Control Module

15Key Hybrid Components (cont.)The 2007 Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid uses a conventional internal combustion engine coupled with a generator with star

16Key Hybrid Components (cont.)A 3-phase generator with starter, capable of creating up to 6,000 watts of power, starts the engine when the vehicle is

17Key Hybrid Components (cont.)The generator control module, which is mounted on the left side of the engine, manages the routing of the 36 volt elect

18Key Hybrid Components (cont.)A Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) 36 volt hybrid battery is enclosedin a metal case located beneath the rear cargo floor.

19Key Hybrid Components (cont.)A separate box, called the hybrid battery disconnect control module, is attached to the hybrid battery case. Within the

2he intent of this guide is to provide information to help you respond to emergency situations involving the 2007 Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid in as s

20Key Hybrid Components (cont.)A 12 volt battery provides power for the vehicle’s accessories such as the radio, HVAC, and lighting. It is also used

21Key Hybrid Components (cont.)A hood ajar switch is mounted near the hood latch and prevents Auto Stop from functioning if the hood of the vehicle is

22Airbag DeploymentA contactor inside the hybrid battery is designed to open if one or more air bags deploy. This will cause current flow in the 36 vo

2330 amp Ignition Maxi FuseDisabling 12 Volt Power Perform ALL of the following 3 steps todisable the 12 volt electrical system. This includes p

2436 Volt Electrical SystemDo NOT cut the blue intermediate voltage (36v) cable, because there is a higher arc potential.First perform the “Disabling

25DO NOT CUT HERE. Roof rails may contain side impact air bag inflator canistersDO NOT CUT HERE. Channel beneath the vehicle contains intermediate 3

26© Copyright 2006, General Motors CorporationConclusionWe are serious about making your job as safe as possible. As you have seen, certain difference

3System OperationThe 2007 Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid is a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle that uses up to 20 percent less fuel than the non-hybrid

4System Operation (cont.)During braking and deceleration, energy is recovered and stored in the hybrid battery (also known as the generator battery).

5System Operation (cont.)Several factors affect how long the engine remains off during Auto Stop:• Outside temperature (95°F (35°C) or above decrease

6System Operation (cont.)Auto Stop will not shut down the engine if any of the following conditions apply:• Engine is not warmed up• Outside temperatu

7Vehicle IdentificationSpecial badging is used on the Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid liftgate.

8Vehicle Identification (cont.)A hybrid badge is on the driver and passenger front doors.

9Vehicle Identification (cont.)A tachometer with Auto Stop indicator and a Charge/Assist gauge are unique to the Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid.Tachomet