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Page 1: ...ts Gages and Indicators 3 27 Message Center 3 41 Audio System s 3 46 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5...

Page 2: ...owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 04ION B First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 11 25 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained fr...

Page 3: ...CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read...

Page 4: ...so warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v...

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...Children 1 32 Child Restraint Systems 1 35 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Top Strap 1 39 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 42 Securing a Chil...

Page 8: ...en movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat...

Page 9: ...until the seat is at the desired height Reclining Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Press re...

Page 10: ...because it will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can not do its job either In a crash the belt...

Page 11: ...s the button on the side of the head restraint to adjust it Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance of a neck in...

Page 12: ...seat forward until the seatback disengages Continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in the folded position Pull up on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION If you fold the seatback for...

Page 13: ...the rear seatback follow these steps 1 If you have a sedan and it is equipped with this feature open the trunk and pull one or both of the small handles located in the center of the trunk 2 Once the h...

Page 14: ...y injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part o...

Page 15: ...See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 30 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a...

Page 16: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 10...

Page 17: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 11...

Page 18: ...nel 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 That s why safety belts make...

Page 19: ...belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most pro...

Page 20: ...er position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here is how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust th...

Page 21: ...p 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...

Page 22: ...lder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder To move it up or down press the square button in the center of the height adjuster knob and move the height adjus...

Page 23: ...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 T...

Page 24: ...n 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 This could cause se...

Page 25: ...riously 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 Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 26: ...cross the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can wo...

Page 27: ...nt women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as p...

Page 28: ...the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident stati...

Page 29: ...he buckle until it clicks If your vehicle has a center passenger position be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into...

Page 30: ...ng 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 This cou...

Page 31: ...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 The shoulder belt should...

Page 32: ...n child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Fold down the rea...

Page 33: ...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 5 Be sure that the belt i...

Page 34: ...in a moderate to severe crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you ll need to get new pretensioners and may need other new part...

Page 35: ...r belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fat...

Page 36: ...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 See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for...

Page 37: ...his 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 That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap p...

Page 38: ...up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should no...

Page 39: ...ildren who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children b...

Page 40: ...will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a part...

Page 41: ...child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured...

Page 42: ...f the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body wit...

Page 43: ...restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child...

Page 44: ...ild restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if the...

Page 45: ...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 str...

Page 46: ...the seating position where the child restraint will be placed CAUTION Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracke...

Page 47: ...nchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored There is no place to anchor the top strap in this position The coupe B has two top tether anch...

Page 48: ...r seat outside passenger positions on the coupe This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors and child r...

Page 49: ...e labels are located where the seatback meets the seat cushion CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child corre...

Page 50: ...ld restraint is forward facing attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchorage The child restraint instructions will show you how Also see Top Strap on page 1 39 5 Push and pull the chil...

Page 51: ...straint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Bu...

Page 52: ...er 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 k...

Page 53: ...p anchor in the right front passenger s position Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with th...

Page 54: ...uctions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Manual Seats on page 1 2 2 Pu...

Page 55: ...e shoulder belt back into the retractor You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions...

Page 56: ...y to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not weari...

Page 57: ...inflation before CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with frontal air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining c...

Page 58: ...bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 30 for more information Where Ar...

Page 59: ...s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver it is in the ceiling abo...

Page 60: ...e injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or nea...

Page 61: ...frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant The side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderat...

Page 62: ...impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Side impact air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including frontal or near frontal collisions rollovers and...

Page 63: ...another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensin...

Page 64: ...improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape yellow coverings or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag sys...

Page 65: ...oken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint syst...

Page 66: ...ystem parts See the part about the air bag system earlier in this manual If the frontal air bags inflate you will need to replace the driver s and right front passengers safety belt retractor assembly...

Page 67: ...Sun Visors 2 16 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 17 Passlock 2 17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 18 New Vehicle Break In 2 18 Ignition Positions 2 18 Starting Your Engine 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2...

Page 68: ...7 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display 2 40 Outside Remote Control Mirror 2 42 Outside Power Mirrors 2 42 Outside Convex Mirror 2 42 OnStar System 2 43 Storage Areas...

Page 69: ...any 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 ch...

Page 70: ...ject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may n...

Page 71: ...ess Entry System Operation on page 2 5 If you are still having trouble see your retailer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature you can lock and...

Page 72: ...button to open the trunk If the vehicle s speed is faster than 2 mph 3 km h the trunk will not open when this button is pressed Theft Deterrent System The remote keyless entry transmitter is used to...

Page 73: ...button If you hear three horn chirps when you press the unlock button on the transmitter that means the vehicle s alarm was triggered while you were away Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each r...

Page 74: ...ery Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Use a flat thin object to pry open the...

Page 75: ...ou drive Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock you...

Page 76: ...tton a second time If the key is in the ignition this feature will not lock the doors Programmable Automatic Door Locks With this feature the doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted...

Page 77: ...itch or by lifting the rear door manual lock 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door security lock do the following 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key int...

Page 78: ...tter CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If y...

Page 79: ...he vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h Remote Trunk Release Lockout Your remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout feature The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid mounted to the...

Page 80: ...de of the trunk lid of your vehicle This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle and push the trunk lid open from the inside to open the trunk Windows CAUTION Leaving chil...

Page 81: ...er Windows If your vehicle has power windows switches located on the driver s door armrest control each of the windows In addition each passenger s door has a window switch that controls that door s w...

Page 82: ...their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on Press the switch to the left to return to normal window operation Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down t...

Page 83: ...ation the security light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to the RUN ignition position following an engine start If the engine stalls and the security light flashes wait...

Page 84: ...earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km See Towing a Trailer on page 4 39 for more informa...

Page 85: ...ion R RUN This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running But even when the ignition is no...

Page 86: ...r foot off the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm Notice Holding your key in START for long...

Page 87: ...equipment check with your dealer If you do not your engine might not perform properly Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competiti...

Page 88: ...se an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the...

Page 89: ...unning the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift leve...

Page 90: ...VTi variable transaxle if you accidentally shift into REVERSE R while the vehicle is moving forward or into DRIVE D while the vehicle is moving backward the transaxle will remain in NEUTRAL N to prote...

Page 91: ...NTERMEDIATE I instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D When driving on hilly winding roads When going down a steep hill LOW L This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use LOW L on hil...

Page 92: ...less the ignition is in a position other than LOCK The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of a dead battery or low voltage less than 9 V battery The following procedure allows...

Page 93: ...nsaxle out of PARK P in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery 1 Turn the ignition to LOCK and remove the key 2 Carefully pry the shift lock override cover from the floor shift console 3 Insert...

Page 94: ...l THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accel...

Page 95: ...can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions let you For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is normal for the...

Page 96: ...e brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down Make sure to release the parking brake...

Page 97: ...ll not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 39 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake 2 Mo...

Page 98: ...RK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P p...

Page 99: ...ore moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to LOCK 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTR...

Page 100: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 101: ...ing Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 26 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 fi...

Page 102: ...rror with OnStar If your vehicle has this feature this mirror has a lever located at the bottom of the mirror It is used to change the mirror from day to night position To reduce glare from headlamps...

Page 103: ...is the on off button Temperature and Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the comp temp display on or off If the display reads CAL you will need to calibrat...

Page 104: ...need calibration from time to time In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed push in the on off button for approximately nine seconds or until C...

Page 105: ...sing the on off button until the desired zone number appears in the display Release the button After approximately four seconds of inactivity the new zone number will be locked in and the comp temp di...

Page 106: ...button once briefly to turn the compass on or off When compass feature is on the compass will show the direction the vehicle is traveling with a maximum of two characters Compass Calibration The comp...

Page 107: ...3 Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display After you stop pressing the button the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds C...

Page 108: ...re located on the driver s door armrest Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust then press the dots located on the four way control pad to adjust the mirr...

Page 109: ...completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use Term...

Page 110: ...ith OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail throug...

Page 111: ...of cargo as you are driving check now and then to make sure the roof rack and cargo are securely fastened Convenience Net If you have a convenience net the net attaches to the floor of the trunk Put s...

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Page 113: ...imate Control System With Air Conditioning 3 22 Outlet Adjustment 3 24 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 25 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 27 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 28 Speedometer and Odom...

Page 114: ...ing Message 3 44 Low Fuel Warning Message 3 45 Service Vehicle Message 3 45 Error Message 3 45 Audio System s 3 46 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 46 Setting the Time for...

Page 115: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 116: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 117: ...er on page 3 28 Instrument Panel Cluster G Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 46 Audio System s H Trunk Release Button See Trunk on page 2 12 I Fog Lamp If Equipped Dimmer Switch See Interior L...

Page 118: ...nter of the instrument panel Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash o...

Page 119: ...have a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle The lever that a...

Page 120: ...as two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished...

Page 121: ...for about 1 mile 1 6 km a chime will sound to let you know you left the turn signal on Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low push the turn s...

Page 122: ...urn signal lever has this position turning the control to this position puts the headlamps in automatic mode AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is availabl...

Page 123: ...t a delay between wipes Turn the end of the lever to set the length of the delay 6 Low Speed Put the lever in this position for slow steady wiping cycles 1 High Speed Put the lever in this position fo...

Page 124: ...hield and the wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the windshield For more wash cycles pull the lever toward you and hold it there Cruise Control The buttons for the cruise control are located on...

Page 125: ...and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automat...

Page 126: ...t coast button then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Press the resume accelerate button Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then...

Page 127: ...will end the current cruise control session only Press the cruise control on off button to turn off the system completely Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition you...

Page 128: ...o PARK P The DRL will stay off until you move the shift lever out of PARK P To override the DRL on manual transaxle vehicles you must set the parking brake while the ignition is off and then start you...

Page 129: ...n the button will come on when the fog lamps are actually on Fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps come on When the high beam headlamps go off the fog lamps will come on again Continu...

Page 130: ...These lamps are located on the headliner above the rearview mirror To turn the lamps on press the lens Press the lens again to turn them off Battery Run Down Protection Your vehicle is equipped with...

Page 131: ...r accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter To use the...

Page 132: ...air to the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield The left knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode Informa...

Page 133: ...shield with some air directed to the side window outlets and the floor outlets Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window The rear window defo...

Page 134: ...select defog or defrost mode Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section A Fan Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed I...

Page 135: ...ystem removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Defogging and Defro...

Page 136: ...can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine Notice Don t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid an...

Page 137: ...ed maintenance See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for replacement intervals See your retailer for details on changing the filter To find out what type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replac...

Page 138: ...f the glove box and raising the tab until the door can be opened downward 5 Remove the filter by sliding it out of the housing When installing a new air filter make sure the AIR FLOW arrow is pointing...

Page 139: ...gine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicl...

Page 140: ...nstrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other things you ll need to know to dri...

Page 141: ...he mileage total of the old odometer then that will be done If it can t it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was in...

Page 142: ...which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the...

Page 143: ...when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Battery Warning Light The battery warning light will come on...

Page 144: ...draulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the brake system warning...

Page 145: ...s on page 5 38 for more information 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 f...

Page 146: ...riving try resetting the system To reset the system do the following 1 If you are driving pull over when it is safe to do so 2 Be sure the vehicle is in PARK P 3 Turn off the ignition 4 Then restart t...

Page 147: ...have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road and stop your vehicle be sure the air conditioning is off let the engine idle for a few minutes then turn...

Page 148: ...moothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of...

Page 149: ...ill flashing follow the previous steps and see your retailer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the fol...

Page 150: ...nspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection coul...

Page 151: ...est 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 Have it fixed right...

Page 152: ...n is off For more information see Passlock on page 2 17 Fuel Gage When the ignition is on the fuel gage on the right tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank When the indicator nears e...

Page 153: ...Center The message center is located in the instrument panel cluster It gives you important safety and maintenance facts If there are several messages each message will be shown for a few seconds and...

Page 154: ...ystem TCS this TRAC OFF message will be displayed briefly when the system has been turned off See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 8 for more information Cruise Control Message The CRUISE message...

Page 155: ...s until this message is no longer displayed The vehicle may then be shifted out of PARK P Low Coolant Level Warning Message When the COOLANT message is displayed while the engine is running the engine...

Page 156: ...message displayed in the message center and the Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on your instrument panel in the red zone could cause your vehicle to overheat See Engine Overheating under Engine Coolan...

Page 157: ...ger be displayed Service Vehicle Message If the SERVICE VEHICLE message is displayed a non emission related problem has occurred which requires the vehicle be taken in for service These problems may n...

Page 158: ...soften the paint and the paint will eventually begin to peel Repairs will not be covered by your vehicle s warranty Try not to get suntan lotion hand lotion or hand cleaner on the radio If you do wipe...

Page 159: ...Data System RDS information press and hold the RCL and RDS buttons at the same time for two seconds until SET RDS TIME appears on the display If the time is not available from the station NO RDS TIME...

Page 160: ...button again to stop scanning The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM can be programme...

Page 161: ...ously stored stations so they can be recalled when automatic set is canceled Press and hold A SET until you hear a beep A SET will no longer appear on the display Setting the Tone Bass Treble BASS Pre...

Page 162: ...or AM The display will show your selection R TUNE Q Press either arrow to select radio stations R SEEK Q Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radi...

Page 163: ...omatically save the radio preset pushbuttons with the stations with the strongest radio signals A SET Automatic Set Press this button to have the radio automatically select the first 12 strongest radi...

Page 164: ...ayer will pull it in and the CD should begin playing The CD symbol will appear on the display You can insert a CD with the ignition off If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player it...

Page 165: ...ushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play 6 RPT Repeat Press this pushbutton to hear a track over again...

Page 166: ...blem while burning the CD The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be c...

Page 167: ...S stations may also provide the time of day a program type category for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service 48 Contiguous US States XM is a conti...

Page 168: ...Press and hold the right or left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press either arrow until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a...

Page 169: ...6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton If the battery has been disconnected or a radio fuse has been removed the preset stations and time of day may need to be reset Using Automatic Set Use this feat...

Page 170: ...appears on the display Finding a Category CAT Station To select and find a desired CAT perform the following 1 Press the RDS button to activate program type select mode 2 Press the right or left CAT a...

Page 171: ...essage has been displayed the information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old message can be displayed by pressing this button until a new message is r...

Page 172: ...that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled You may experience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur...

Page 173: ...acks O Tune Turn this knob to quickly change tracks 4 Information Press this button to view CD text information if available To change the default on the display to track name album name or artist nam...

Page 174: ...fficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player If an error appears on the display see CD Messages la...

Page 175: ...ress it more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 l Next Press this pushbutton to go to the next track If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player...

Page 176: ...s 4 Information Press this button to view CD text information if available To change the default on the display track name artist name album name file name or directory press this button to scroll thr...

Page 177: ...recorded with both cda and mp3 files The radio supports multi session discs but only the files from the last session will be played There are a total of 20 directories folders allowed on a CD The fil...

Page 178: ...s this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving backward through the current directory 2 l Next Press t...

Page 179: ...t to your retailer when reporting the problem Radio Personalization This radio has a personalization feature You can change the following features Clock Function You can change the time of the day dis...

Page 180: ...ved If the battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to...

Page 181: ...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...

Page 182: ...e radio to reset the system If you forget your code if the theft deterrent feature is accidentally activated with an unknown code or if the radio is in the locked mode contact your retailer Radio Rece...

Page 183: ...nal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent straighten it out by hand If the mast...

Page 184: ...NOTES 3 72...

Page 185: ...trol 4 14 Driving at Night 4 15 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 City Driving 4 20 Freeway Driving 4 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 22 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Winte...

Page 186: ...driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficu...

Page 187: ...rinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to...

Page 188: ...ffected 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 im...

Page 189: ...ed by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a...

Page 190: ...he amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brak...

Page 191: ...u You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here is what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately wo...

Page 192: ...ould be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you do not have anti lock use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining stee...

Page 193: ...on page 4 30 To turn the system off press the traction control button with this symbol on it located on the instrument panel switchbank If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button t...

Page 194: ...to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen i...

Page 195: ...t unless you have anti lock not enough to lock your wheels See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left o...

Page 196: ...ther vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a b...

Page 197: ...es are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the...

Page 198: ...slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you ha...

Page 199: ...you have any doubt If you have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoid only the braking skid If you do not have anti lock then in a braking skid where the wheels are no longer rolling re...

Page 200: ...ut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes t...

Page 201: ...ddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement 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 s...

Page 202: ...id puddles But if you can not try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose co...

Page 203: ...eep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you...

Page 204: ...y 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 You will save time and energy See...

Page 205: ...ce 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 traffic Try to determine where you expect to...

Page 206: ...your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure y...

Page 207: ...plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the...

Page 208: ...also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowin...

Page 209: ...wer gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut acros...

Page 210: ...scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will...

Page 211: ...freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with ca...

Page 212: ...ny slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can not r...

Page 213: ...n your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Op...

Page 214: ...e or other damage When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer Notice Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your...

Page 215: ...s up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following in this section Here are some importan...

Page 216: ...ve reached your destination be sure to replace the IP BATT2 fuse to its original location in the engine compartment fuse block Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transaxle Be sure that...

Page 217: ...parking brake Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo...

Page 218: ...vehicle can properly carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight If your vehicle has the Tire and Loading Information label Example 1 the label is attached to the center pillar near the d...

Page 219: ...in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For e...

Page 220: ...ght 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract...

Page 221: ...positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Also see Towing a Trailer on page 4 39 Certification Label The Certification label i...

Page 222: ...things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going CAUTION...

Page 223: ...ed with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this sec...

Page 224: ...or other parts could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at...

Page 225: ...le 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 And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW be...

Page 226: ...later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 34 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You s...

Page 227: ...tance 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 Passin...

Page 228: ...are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving on Grades Notice Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles 9 6 km Extended higher than...

Page 229: ...g downhill turn your wheels into the curb 2 Have someone place chocks behind the trailer wheels 3 When the chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the...

Page 230: ...overed in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch...

Page 231: ...Transaxle Fluid 5 24 Manual Transaxle Fluid 5 25 Hydraulic Clutch 5 25 Engine Coolant 5 26 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 29 Engine Overheating 5 29 Cooling System 5 32 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 37...

Page 232: ...side of Your Vehicle 5 87 Care of Safety Belts 5 89 Weatherstrips 5 90 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 90 Sheet Metal Damage 5 92 Finish Damage 5 92 Underbody Maintenance 5 92 Chemical Paint Sp...

Page 233: ...l want to keep your Saturn vehicle all Saturn Genuine Saturn parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known...

Page 234: ...CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure you have sufficient...

Page 235: ...mium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 or higher for best performance You may also use middle grade or regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but your vehicle s acceleration...

Page 236: ...our warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your...

Page 237: ...use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occ...

Page 238: ...ended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The fuel filler cap is located behind a hinged door on the p...

Page 239: ...p to come on See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 36 Notice If you need a new fuel cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit proper...

Page 240: ...ctric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or...

Page 241: ...m its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the ho...

Page 242: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on 2 2L L4 engine you ll see the following 5 12...

Page 243: ...Cylinder See Brakes on page 5 38 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 5 25 E Remote Positive Terminal Location See Jump Starting on page 5 42 F Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on...

Page 244: ...When you open the hood on 2 0L Supercharged engine you ll see the following 5 14...

Page 245: ...29 J Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 37 Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to chec...

Page 246: ...k that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 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...

Page 247: ...on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that ar...

Page 248: ...at extremely low temperatures For Vehicles with the 2 0L Supercharged Engine Only Look for two things GM4718M Your vehicle s engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils meeting thi...

Page 249: ...have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Your vehicle s engine is filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil which meets all requirements for your vehicle Substitute Engine...

Page 250: ...ving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this...

Page 251: ...etailer for additional information 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 s...

Page 252: ...r Cleaner Filter Replacement When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at every oil change and replace at the first oil change after 25 000 miles 40 000 km 2 2L L4 E...

Page 253: ...e air it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working...

Page 254: ...e 2 2L engine latch the two clips For vehicles equipped with the 2 0L supercharged engine replace the three screws Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A tr...

Page 255: ...urn T IV Transaxle Fluid will not be covered by your warranty Manual Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If...

Page 256: ...keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In additi...

Page 257: ...d DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can...

Page 258: ...liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coo...

Page 259: ...ightly secured If you replace your coolant surge tank pressure cap a Saturn cap is required Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant level warning message on your...

Page 260: ...ols down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burne...

Page 261: ...ff 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 Try to minimize engine load If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highes...

Page 262: ...CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coo...

Page 263: ...fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fan should be running...

Page 264: ...more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little...

Page 265: ...coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not s...

Page 266: ...olant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the cold fill line 5 Then replace the pressure cap...

Page 267: ...Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage y...

Page 268: ...since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes and or clutch will not work well or will not work at all So it isn noa good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a l...

Page 269: ...the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all...

Page 270: ...sation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to Saturn specifications The rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators but if you ever...

Page 271: ...ance free ACDelco 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 battery Your vehicle s battery is loca...

Page 272: ...systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a...

Page 273: ...nd tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you...

Page 274: ...ainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do...

Page 275: ...on t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part or to a remote negative terminal on...

Page 276: ...on t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered...

Page 277: ...he other vehicle 5 Return the terminal cover to its original position Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment If your vehicle is damaged in an...

Page 278: ...can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Sedan 1 Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off 2...

Page 279: ...ccess the headlamp bulb turn the dust cap counter clockwise to remove it 5 Raise the lock tab and pull the connector from the base of the bulb to remove the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb...

Page 280: ...propriate bulb Headlamps Coupe 1 Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off 2 After allowing the bulb to cool open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 10 3 Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to rem...

Page 281: ...n Signal Lamps Sedan 1 Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off 2 After allowing the bulb to cool open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 10 3 Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove them g...

Page 282: ...e park turn bulb turn the dust cap counter clockwise to remove it 5 Remove the park turn bulb socket and bulb by rotating it counter clockwise 6 Gently remove the bulb and replace it with the appropri...

Page 283: ...to remove it from the housing 4 Gently pull the bulb from the socket and replace it with the appropriate bulb Fog Lamps 1 Turn off the fog lamps and allow them to cool 2 Reach under the front bumper...

Page 284: ...e on page 5 10 3 Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove them gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector 4 Rotate the side marker bulb counter...

Page 285: ...cover edges 2 Twist the sockets out of the stop lamp and remove the bulbs 3 Replace with the appropriate bulbs Taillamps Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the retaining screws from...

Page 286: ...ulb Replacement Bulbs For any bulb not listed here contact your retailer Lamp Type Saturn Part Number Headlamps All Models 9007 16524431 Front Sidemarker Lamps Coupe 168 9425542 Front Turn Signal Park...

Page 287: ...ove the wiper blades 1 Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting 2 Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern The blades are more accessible for removal re...

Page 288: ...of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded t...

Page 289: ...y does not cover this type of damage Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure and when possible avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards For cold weather driving conditions you...

Page 290: ...r Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size an...

Page 291: ...D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 86 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 E T...

Page 292: ...pect ratio is 70 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 70 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply constru...

Page 293: ...ies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi before a tire h...

Page 294: ...capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 Occupant...

Page 295: ...orm Tire Quality Grading Standards a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using gov...

Page 296: ...inside the glove box This label lists your vehicle s original equipment tires and their recommended cold tire inflation pressures The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is th...

Page 297: ...with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture High Speed Operation Red Line CAUTION Driving at high speeds 100 mph 1...

Page 298: ...on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 When rotating non directional tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here If your vehicle ha...

Page 299: ...o do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s...

Page 300: ...an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial...

Page 301: ...requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle...

Page 302: ...ed Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle...

Page 303: ...res lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel...

Page 304: ...N Continued CAUTION Continued vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them o...

Page 305: ...may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may...

Page 306: ...oving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle i...

Page 307: ...oving the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is located in the trunk 1 Lift the trunk liner and place the plastic hook in the lip of the trunk lid 2 2 L4 Engine 2 0L Supercharged Engine 5...

Page 308: ...2 2 L4 Engine 2 0L Supercharged Engine 5 78...

Page 309: ...ly pull it up and out of the trunk For vehicles equipped with the 2 0L supercharged engine complete Step 4 first then Step 3 4 Remove the wing nut that holds the jack and remove the jack and wheel wre...

Page 310: ...ut caps Once you have loosened the plastic wheel nut caps with the wheel wrench you can finish loosening them with your fingers The plastic nut caps do not come off Using the flat end of the wheel wre...

Page 311: ...by your warranty 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 supporte...

Page 312: ...emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or n...

Page 313: ...See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs e...

Page 314: ...ols 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 i...

Page 315: ...n bolt 5 Place the jack into the center of the flat tire being careful not to scratch the inside of the wheel 6 Place the smaller jack hold down nut in a safe place for use when you put the compact sp...

Page 316: ...want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is ins...

Page 317: ...e Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Do not use any of these unless this manual says...

Page 318: ...tion use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by su...

Page 319: ...ter solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will...

Page 320: ...All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and...

Page 321: ...l strength glass cleaning liquid The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean t...

Page 322: ...your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on...

Page 323: ...wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Remove...

Page 324: ...rts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replace...

Page 325: ...the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit...

Page 326: ...river s right leg Loosen the screw on the cover and remove the cover Fuses Usage AIR BAG Air bags Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM ACCOMMO DATION INTERFACE ONSTAR Entertainment Mobile Communications...

Page 327: ...Dimming Switch IGN SW Ignition Switch PARK Headlamp Switch PWR OUTLET Auxiliary Power Outlet Fuses Usage PWR WINDOWS Power Window Switches STOP Stoplamp Brake Switch BCM ELECT Ignition Switch Body Con...

Page 328: ...Side Headlamp 5 A C Air Conditioning Clutch Relay 8 ABS2 Anti Lock Brake System Traction Control Module 9 ECM Engine Control Module 10 ERLS Canister Purge Solenoid Canister Vent Solenoid Low Coolant...

Page 329: ...ATT2 Body Control Module 42 EPS2 Electric Power Steering 43 EPS1 Electric Power Steering 45 COOLING FAN Cooling Fan Mini Relay 46 CRANK Powertrain Control Module Mini Relay Fuses Usage 47 IP BATT 1A B...

Page 330: ...assenger s Side Headlamp 5 A C Air Conditioning Clutch Relay 8 ABS Anti Lock Brake System 9 ECM ETC Engine Control Module 10 EMISS Canister Purge Solenoid Mass Air Flow Sensor Low Coolant Switch Oxyge...

Page 331: ...AN 1 Cooling Fan Mini Relay 46 CRANK Crank 47 IP BATT 1A Body Control Module 48 RUN IGN 3 Body Control Module Relays Usage 24 A C CLUTCH Air Conditioning Clutch 25 HORN Horn 27 AFTER COOLER PUMP After...

Page 332: ...t Oil R134a Systems 0 9 lbs 0 41 kg Cooling System 6 9 quarts 6 5 L Engine Oil with Filter 2 2L L4 2 0L Supercharged 4 0 quarts 6 75 quarts 4 8 L 6 4 L Fuel Tank 13 5 gallons 50 5 L Transaxle Manual F...

Page 333: ...Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 2 2L L4 L61 F Five speed manual Five speed automatic VTi variable 0 045 inches 1 0 mm 2 0L Supercharged P Five speed manual 0 059 inches 1 5 mm...

Page 334: ...NOTES 5 104...

Page 335: ...Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Recommended Fluids...

Page 336: ...er fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your ve...

Page 337: ...alified technician do the work Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should have your Saturn retailer do these jobs When...

Page 338: ...reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil on page 5 15 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHG OIL message appears certain servi...

Page 339: ...k inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 58 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional...

Page 340: ...5 000 100 000 166 000 125 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cl...

Page 341: ...park plugs An Emission Control Service Replace engine fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Engine cooling system service or every 5 years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Ser...

Page 342: ...the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged o...

Page 343: ...p j A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed k Or every 12 months whichever occurs first If yo...

Page 344: ...ck the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid leve...

Page 345: ...to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any...

Page 346: ...With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever move...

Page 347: ...ake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the veh...

Page 348: ...page 5 15 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Oil 2 0L Supercharged engine The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils meeting this standard may be identified with the American...

Page 349: ...VTi Variable Transaxle Additive DEX CVT Fluid Additive Part No 22697447 Usage Fluid Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Hood Latch...

Page 350: ...Engine Air Cleaner Filter 2 2L L4 Engine 2 0L Supercharged 22679620 Engine Oil Filter 2 2L L4 Engine 2 0L Supercharged 22685727 12579143 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 52493319 Spark Plugs...

Page 351: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 2L Four Cylinder L61 Engine 2 0L Supercharged LSJ Engine 6 17...

Page 352: ...med in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages Also...

Page 353: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 19...

Page 354: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 20...

Page 355: ...th Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 7 Reporting Safety Defects 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 9 Repor...

Page 356: ...t the Saturn Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 553 6000 In Canada contact the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 1999 A Saturn Customer Assistance Center team member will hand...

Page 357: ...regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty This program is available at no cost to you our customer We ask that you not resort to BBB Auto Line until after Sa...

Page 358: ...ive special promotions and privileges only available to members United States only Refer to the web for updated information To register your vehicle visit www MyGMLink com United States or My GM Canad...

Page 359: ...stomer Assistance Center at 1 800 553 6000 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 6000 In Canada customers may call the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 1999 TTY users in Canada may...

Page 360: ...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 w...

Page 361: ...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...

Page 362: ...response to an official request of police or similar government office as part of GM s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law In addition once GM collects or receive...

Page 363: ...S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live i...

Page 364: ...ticipating Saturn retailer You can ask to see them In Canada information relating to product service bulletins can be obtained by contacting your Saturn retailer Service Bulletins Saturn regularly sen...

Page 365: ...nna Fixed Mast 3 71 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 71 Anti lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 34 Appearance Care 5 87 Care of Safety Belts 5 89 Chemical Pain...

Page 366: ...igh Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 55 Fog Lamps 5 53 Bulb Replacement cont Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 53 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 48 Headlamp Aiming 5 47 Headlamps 5 48 5 50 R...

Page 367: ...ight Front Seat Position 1 47 Top Strap 1 39 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle 5 87 Outside of Your Vehicle 5 90 Und...

Page 368: ...ects to the United States Government 7 9 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 D Daytime Running Lamps 3 15 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging and Defrosting 3 21...

Page 369: ...enance Programs 3 38 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 22 Battery 5 41 Change Oil Message 3 43 Engine cont Check and Service Engine Soon Light 3 36 Coolant 5 26 Coolant Heater 2 22 Coolant Temperature Gage...

Page 370: ...og Lamps 3 17 Folding Rear Seat 1 7 Folding Seatback Passenger 1 6 Following Distance 4 43 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 6 Fuel cont Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 9 Filling Your Tank...

Page 371: ...Coolant Surge Tank 5 34 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 23 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Hydraulic Clutch 5 25 Hydroplaning 4 19 I If No Steam Is Com...

Page 372: ...i Lock Brake System Warning 3 34 Battery Warning 3 31 Brake System Warning 3 32 Malfunction Indicator 3 36 Oil Pressure 3 39 Passlock Warning 3 40 Safety Belt Reminder 3 30 Up Shift 3 32 Loading Your...

Page 373: ...le 2 20 Fluid 5 25 Operation 2 28 Manual Windows 2 15 Map Lamps 3 18 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 7 Message Center 3 41 Change Engine Oil 3 43 Check Gage 3 44 Cruise Control 3 42 Error 3 4...

Page 374: ...ex Mirror 2 42 Power Mirrors 2 42 Remote Control Mirror 2 42 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owner Publications 7 10 Owners Canadian ii P Park P Shifting Into 2 31 Shifting Out of 2 33 Parking Brake 2 3...

Page 375: ...ty Locks 2 11 Rear Doors 2 12 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 26 Rear Seat Passenger Positions 1 22 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 22 Rear Window Defogger 3 21 3 24 Rearview Mirror Automatic Di...

Page 376: ...Position 1 14 Safety Belts cont How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 26 Rear Seat Passen...

Page 377: ...g Out of Park P 2 33 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Sedan 1 16 Skidding 4 14 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 4 19 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 88 Specifications Capacities 5 102 Speedometer 3 29 Sp...

Page 378: ...for New Tires 5 69 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Top Strap 1 39 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Torque Lock 2 32 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 42 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 31 Towin...

Page 379: ...1 Ventilation Adjustment 3 24 Visors 2 16 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 27 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 7 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Washing You...

Page 380: ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Fuses 5 95 Windshield Wiper Lever 3 11 Winter Driving 4 26 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 71 XM Satellite Radio Service 3 70 XM Satellite Radio Service 4...

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