Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2005 L-Series Saturn
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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1 - 1 Front Seats ............................................... 1 - 2 Rear Seats ............................................... 1 - 6 Safety Belts .............................................
SATURN, the SATURN Emblem and the names LW200 and LW300 are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. GM and the GM Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed.
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. { CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v.
✍ NOTES vi.
Front Seats ..................................................... .1-2 Manual Passenger Seat ................................. .1-2 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ............................. .1-2 Manual Lumbar ............................................
Front Seats Manual Passenger Seat { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn the knob forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback on a manual seat, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it.
On a power driver’s seat, adjust the seatback by pressing the RECLINE switch forward or rearward. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
{ CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job because it will not be against your body.
Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat Your vehicle is equipped with a split folding rear seat. This feature enables you to carry long cargo by folding down part or all of the rear seat. You can fold either side of the seatback separately or both sides together.
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly.
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-9.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-10.
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces.
Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your retailer to fix it.
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults If you would like to have rear shoulder belt comfort guides installed on your vehicle, contact your retailer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your retailer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1-24 .
{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
{ CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb (5.
{ CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types.
{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Anchor the top strap to an anchor point specified in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-38 . Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. { CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint.
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will find anchors for all three rear seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts.
A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position.
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-39 .
3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Airbag System Your vehicle has four airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger, • A roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and pass.
CAUTION: (Continued) They are not designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. { CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye.
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-26 for more information.
The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver is located in the ceiling above the side windows.
The side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger is located in the ceiling above the side windows. { CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.
In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near-frontal impacts.
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After the airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
{ CAUTION: For up to one minute after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, yellow coverings, or yellow connectors.
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.
Keys .............................................................. .2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ........................ .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation .......... .2-4 Doors and Locks ............................................ .2-7 Door Locks .
Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Have extra keys made. Your service parts department can make extra keys for you. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors or the trunk from about 26 feet (8 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Q (Lock): Press this button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors.
Passive Arming: The system will arm itself one minute after the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door has been opened and closed. If the lock button on the transmitter is pressed before the minute has passed, the system will arm immediately. The system will disarm when the unlock button is pressed.
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Power Door Locks Press the bottom half of the switch on either front door to lock all of the doors. Push the top half of the switch to unlock all of the doors. The unlocked door indicators on the manual door lock pins will be hidden when the doors are locked.
The programmable unlocking feature can be programmed on or off by turning the ignition key to RUN and pressing the unlock power door lock switch for eight seconds.
Trunk { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the bottom edge of the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it.
Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Power Windows The switches are located on each side of the shift lever on the console. To open a window press the switch down and to close a window, lift up. The power windows can operate only when the ignition key is to RUN or ACC. A rear window switch is located on each rear door.
Window Lock Out The driver’s window controls also include a lock-out switch. Press the window lock switch to the left to stop rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on. Press the right side of the window lock button to return to normal window operation.
During normal operation, the security light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN following an engine start. If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine.
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to four positions. OFF: This is the only position from which you can remove the key. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key.
Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle.
Automatic Transaxle Operation Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are several positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transaxle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator all the way down.
Shift Lock Release If you ever hold the brake pedal down, but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the key. 2. Carefully pry the shift lock override cover from the floor shift console. 3. Lift up and forward to disengage.
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your foot and pull up on the parking brake lever located between the seats. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on.
Shifting Into Park (P) { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it diff icult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has this mirror, while sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind the vehicle.
Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Assist Handles A handle above the front passenger’s door and both rear doors can be used when getting in and out of your vehicle. The assist handle provides assistance, but should not be used to support all or even a substantial portion of a person’s weight.
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Instrument Panel Overview .............................. .3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... .3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. .3-6 Horn ............................................................ .
Reduced Engine Power Light ........................ .3-35 Highbeam On Light ...................................... .3-35 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light .......................................... .3-35 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ......
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Instrument Panel Overview 3-4.
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20 . B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 . C. Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 .
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals • Headlamps • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer • Flash-to-Pass Feature Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a downward (for left) position.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way towards you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on.
Windshield Wiper Lever The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers. 8 : Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original position. For more cycles, hold the lever down before releasing it.
Cruise Control The buttons for the cruise control are located on the steering wheel. I O (Cruise On/Off): Push this button to turn the system on and off. IS (Resume/Accelerate): Push this button to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or to accelerate when cruise is already active.
Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: • Press set/coast button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, briefly press the set/coast button.
Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has the following four positions: AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode.
When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. When you turn the exterior lamp band to the headlamp position, your low-beam headlamps will come on.
Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The button for your fog lamps is located in the instrument panel above the radio. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on or off. When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on.
Dome Lamp The dome lamp switch has three positions. ON: The lamp will stay on as long as the switch is in this position. DOOR: The lamp will come on when a door is opened. See “Entry Lighting” for more information. OFF: The lamp will not come on as long as the switch is in this position.
Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation To change the current mode, turn the right knob to select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.
The recirculation mode can be used with vent, bi-level, or floor modes, but it cannot be used with the defog or defrost modes. When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the system will automatically move from recirculation to outside air. When you move the mode knob back to another mode, the system will move back into recirculation.
1 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the floor vents. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle and run the air-conditioning compressor. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the Climate Control System.
5. Release the two locking tabs and pull the filter out. 6. Reverse the steps to install the new air filter. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them.
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). The maximum rpm is limited in PARK (P) and NEUTRAL (N) to 4000 rpm by the vehicle’s computer.
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions.
Battery Warning Light The battery warning light will come on briefly as a check, when you turn on the ignition. Then it should go out when the engine is started. If the light does not come on when you start your vehicle, have your vehicle serviced right away.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light The Traction Control System (TCS) light will come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. The roads may be slippery if this light comes on. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage measures the temperature of the vehicle’s engine. If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.
If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towin.
If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your retailer can check the vehicle.
The oil light may also come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb.
Reduced Engine Power Light This light will come on briefly when you start the engine. This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. Stop the vehicle and turn off the ignition. Wait for 10 seconds and restart your vehicle.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on when your vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid. For more information, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-32 . Trunk Ajar Light If this light comes on, your trunk or liftgate is ajar. Try closing the trunk or liftgate again.
When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light will come on. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-37 for more information.
Audio System(s) Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Radio with CD Playing the Radio PUSH ON (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time.
Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) MODE: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this button until BAL appears on the display.
4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. Release this pushbutton to play the track. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. 5 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.
Radio with Cassette and CD Playing the Radio PUSH ON (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time.
Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) BASS/TREB (Treble): Press and release this knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the bass or the treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current selection. Press this pushbutton again to go to the previous selection on the tape. 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances.
Cassette Tape Messages ERR (Error): If this message appears on the display, the tape will not play because of one of the following errors. • The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil.
When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the display. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
RCL (Recall): Press this button to see the track number. Press this button again to see how long the current track has been playing. AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
To load or eject one CD, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and release the LD/EJ button. NUM will appear on the display. Flashing numbers at the bottom of the display indicate empty CD slots. 3. Press the pushbutton (1-6) for the CD slot to load or to eject.
R REW (Rewind): Press and hold the down arrow to rewind quickly within a track. Release this button to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. Q FF (Fast Forward): Press and hold the up arrow to advance quickly within a track.
Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicles audio system and includes a DVD radio, a video display screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote control.
The transmitters are located in the display above the video screen. The headphones will shut off automatically to save the battery power if the DVD system is shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes.
To use the auxiliary function, connect a camcorder or a video game unit to the RCA jacks and turn on the auxiliary device. If you want to view a DVD, insert the DVD into the DVD player.
To use the video screen, do the following: 1. Push forward on the release button and the screen will fold down. 2. Pull the screen toward you and adjust its position as desired. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its locked position.
DVD Player Buttons SOURCE: Press this button to switch the source for the RSE system between the auxiliary device (connected to the RCA jacks) and the DVD player. Pressing this button has no effect when an auxiliary device is not connected. p / j : Press this button to start play.
Remote Control To use the remote control, aim it at the display above the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control. If the remote control does not seem to be working, the batteries may need to be replaced.
Q Next/ R Prev (Next/Previous): Press the up or the down arrow to select the next or the previous chapter. These buttons may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. Menu: Press this button to view the media menu. The media menu is different for every disc.
The theft deterrent feature is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is interrupted. The theft deterrent feature for the radio may be used or ignored.
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. -- -- -- -- will appear on the display. 2. Preform Steps 5 through 8 from the “Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature” earlier to enter your secret code.
Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
After the player is cleaned, insert a cassette tape, press and hold the eject button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. CLEAN will no longer appear on the display to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time.
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ......... .4-2 Defensive Driving .......................................... .4-2 Drunken Driving ............................................ .4-3 Control of a Vehicle ....................................... .4-6 Braking .
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-7 .
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year.
According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.
But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
To turn the system off, press the trac switch. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will come on — but the system won’t turn off right away.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Of f-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.
• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up.
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traff ic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your parking lamps — to help make you more visible to others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle.
Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. • Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traff ic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed.
Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engi.
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
{ CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk.
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful.
Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. • Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn your traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 . Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Vehicle Certification label.
The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation, see Tires on page 5-48 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-54 .
Item Description Total A Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 7.
Item Description Total A Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg).
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. If the vehicle is going to carry a heavy load, spread it out.
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5 . If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following.
Dinghy Towing You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front following these steps: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the steering wheel. 3. Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Open the lid on the underhood fuse block and remove the IGN 0/3/CR and IGN 1/2 fuses.
Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Never have your vehicle towed from the rear. Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1.
Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you will need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: • The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches.
Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
Service ........................................................... .5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................ .5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .......................................... .5-5 Fuel ...................
Changing a Flat Tire .................................... .5-62 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... .5-64 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ......................................... .5-65 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools .
Service Your Saturn retailer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your retailer for all your service needs. You will get genuine Saturn parts and Saturn-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your Saturn vehicle all Saturn.
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9 .
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your retailer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications.
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty.
Filling Your Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
{ CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, under the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever.
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.0L V6 (L81) engine, you will see the following: 5-12.
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17 for more information. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information.
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably.
What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Remove the hose clamp that is on the inlet duct on the cover and pull off the hose. 2. Release the two clips and turn the cover upward to unhook the hinges. 3. Pull the air cleaner/filter box cover out and remove the air filter element from the air filter box.
4. Wipe all dust from inside the housing and inspect the air cleaner and air inlet tube for cracks, cuts and deterioration. The air inlet tube must be replaced if it is damaged. 5. Install the air filter element, hose, hose clamp and cover. 6. Latch the two clips.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to retailer’s service department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Checking Coolant The surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the surge tank , but only when the engine is cool. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23 for instructions on “How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank.” { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner and it is on, turn it off. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. Try to minimize engine load.
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Fan { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
{ CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank.
CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture, to the COLD line. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 3 then reinstall the pressure cap. If the coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again, see your retailer.
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield or rear window washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has suff icient protection against freezing.
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down.
What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
{ CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco ® replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location.
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you.
Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
{ CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good battery.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery.
Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb to use, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-46 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your retailer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
4. Remove the fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 5. Push the headlamp housing lever up to disengage the headlamp housing from the headlamp housing pocket. 6. Turn the bulb socket being replaced counterclockwise one-quarter of a turn while pressing the socket in firmly.
8. Disconnect the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. 9. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with the appropriate bulb. 10. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly. Fog Lamps 1.
5. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with the appropriate bulb. 6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the fog lamp assembly. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Remove the center high-mounted stoplamp cover by pulling down on the cover edges. 2.
4. Remove the taillamp assembly. 5. Turn the bulb socket being replaced counterclockwise one-quarter of a turn while pressing the socket in firmly. 6. Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears the taillamp assembly. 7. Replace it with the appropriate bulb.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Windshield Wipers, Blade Check” under Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Saturn Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s owner manual.
Tire Sidewall Labelling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat.
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire.
Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right.
Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32 , for an example of the tire and loading information label and its location on your vehicle.
Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32 .
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Th.
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel bolts keep coming loose, the wheel and wheel bolts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Used Replacement Wheels { CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new Saturn original equipment wheel.
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
{ CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is located in the trunk. 1. Open the jack access door on the left side panel of the trunk. 2. Remove the nut that holds the jack in place and remove the jack together with the wheel wrench.
The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire You must take off the wheel cover or hubcap to reach the wheel bolts. For steel wheels with full plastic covers and aluminum wheels with large circular center caps, do the following: 1.
2. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt head and rotate the wheel wrench clockwise. That will raise the lift head a little. 3. Locate the jack notches (A and B) in the vehicle’s frame. 4. Position the jack in the notch near the tire being changed, but make sure all of the jack lift head is touching the jacking flange under the body.
{ CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
{ CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. 11. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
{ CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
3. Place the flat tire, face down, into the spare tire compartment. When placing an aluminum flat tire into the spare tire compartment, be very careful to avoid scraping the wheel face on the hold-down bolt and other hard surfaces. The hold-down bolt should pass through the rear most wheel vent hold.
Appearance Care Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Other cleaning products can burst into flames if a match is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled in a closed space.
Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can — before they set. • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.
Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. • Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you do not get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner.
Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent applications may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 .
Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle.
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Usage Glass Cleaner Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers. Finish Enhancer Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants, Spray on wipe off.
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Floor Console Fuse Block The driver’s side instrument panel is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s left side. Use a key or a coin to remove the fuse panel door and access the fuses and relays.
The passenger’s side fuse block is located under the instrument panel on the passenger’s right side. Use a key or a coin to remove the fuse panel door and access the fuses and relays.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located in the forward part of the engine compartment near the battery. Fuses Usage IGN 0/3/CR (L4) Ignition Switch RADIO Audio System, OnStar ® , Rear Seat DVD (Option) BCM CLUSTER Body Control Module, Instrument Cluster, Dimmer Switch INJECTOR (L4) Fuel Injectors (2.
Fuses Usage FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump System RT HEADLAMP Right Headlamps BRAKE Brake Lamps IGN 1 Instrument Cluster, Coolant Level Switch, Air Bag, Electronic PRND321 HAZARD Hazard Flasher, HBTT (Headlamp HI Beam Indicator), I/P Cluster ABS 2 Anit-Lock Brake System CONTROLS IGN 1 Cooling Fan Control Module, Powertrain Control Module, Transaxle (2.
Fuses Usage COOL FAN 2 Cooling fan module ENGINE CNTL (V6) 3.0L V6 (L81) Engine ENGINE CNT (V6) IGN 3 (L4) 3.0L V6 Engine Cruise Clutch Switch, Emissions Controls, Air Conditioner Relay, Heated Oxygen.
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.
✍ NOTES 5-90.
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... .6-2 Introduction .................................................. .6-2 Maintenance Requirements ............................. .6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... .6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule .
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition.
The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-8 for further information. { CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous.
Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil light comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km).
Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 . Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 . An Emission Control Service. •• Visually check for any leaks or damage.
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) Replace engine fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. See footnote †. • Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first).
Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.
(h) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traff ic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your retailer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your retailer. Part Saturn Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engi.
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-18.
Customer Assistance and Information .............. .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... .7-2 Online Owner Center ..................................... .7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......................
Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your retailer and to Saturn. Together we are committed to providing our customers with unparalleled service, before, during and after the purchase of a Saturn vehicle, for total customer satisfaction.
If you wish to write to the Saturn Customer Assistance Center, our address is: Saturn Customer Assistance Center 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Code 371-999-S24 Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 In Canada, write to: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Ltd.
This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. Saturn Corporation reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program.
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle such as hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.
• Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.) • Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying Saturn Corporation.
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals A variety of publications are available to you. Saturn service manuals are written for trained technicians, and in some cases, specialized tools and equipment are necessary to complete certain repairs.
✍ NOTES 7-10.
A Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-16 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5 - 6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-83 Air Cleaner/Filter , Engine ........................
B Battery .......................................................... 5-36 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-16 Battery W arning Light ...................................... 3-27 Before Leaving on a Long T rip ..................
Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TCH System ................................... 1-41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position .................................................. 1-41 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .
D Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-13 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ............. 3-35 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4 - 2 Delayed Locking ............................................
F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-17 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-79 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 3-62 Flash-to-Pass .................................
Headlamps (cont.) Headlamps, Front T urn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 5-42 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3 - 8 Heater ........................................................... 3-18 Highbeam On Light .
Light (cont.) Battery W arning .......................................... 3-27 Brake System W arning ................................. 3-27 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-34 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator .................
Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6 - 4 Using Y our ................................................... 6 - 2 Y our V ehicle and the Environment ..
Power (cont.) Electrical System ......................................... 5-83 Reduced Engine Light .................................. 3-35 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-31 Windows .....................................
S Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................................ 3-25 Safety Belts Care of ...................................................... 5-75 Driver Position ............................................ 1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-14 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-29 T T achometer .................................................... 3-25 T aillamps T urn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .
V V ehicle Control ........................................................ 4 - 6 Damage W arnings ........................................... i v Service Soon Light ...................................... 3-36 Symbols .................................
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