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Page 1: ...s Gages and Indicators 3 25 Audio System s 3 41 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 32 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Und...

Page 2: ...B FIRST EDITION Copyright General Motors Corporation 11 04 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O B...

Page 3: ...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 these cautions If y...

Page 4: ...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 describing the oper...

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

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Page 7: ...lt Extender 1 35 Child Restraints 1 35 Older Children 1 35 Infants and Young Children 1 38 Child Restraint Systems 1 42 Where to Put the Restraint 1 44 Top Strap 1 46 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 47 Lo...

Page 8: ...ates 1 69 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 71 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 72 Restraint System Check 1 72 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 72 Replacing Restraint Syste...

Page 9: ...nly when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure...

Page 10: ...rd Move the entire seat up or down by pressing the DOWN UP switch Adjust the seatback by pressing the RECLINE switch forward or rearward See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 5 later in this section for m...

Page 11: ...lower temperature and to the second circle for a higher temperature An indicator light tells you that the heating system is on This feature will only work when the ignition is on Reclining Seatbacks...

Page 12: ...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 1 6 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 13: ...go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright...

Page 14: ...or passenger s right side of the seatback separately or both sides together Lift the lever on the corner of the seatback Make sure the front seat is not reclined If it is the rear seatback won t fold...

Page 15: ...y to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked To raise the seatback up follow these steps 1 Raise the seatback up and make sure it latches Push and pull t...

Page 16: ...seatback CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it...

Page 17: ...ways fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision peop...

Page 18: ...n In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are cl...

Page 19: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 13 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 20: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 14 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 21: ...nce of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are...

Page 22: ...40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and childre...

Page 23: ...f 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 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks...

Page 24: ...would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the s...

Page 25: ...u can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the height adjuster After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pressing down on the indented part to ma...

Page 26: ...ive 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 The shoulder belt sho...

Page 27: ...ed 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 serious internal injur...

Page 28: ...ou 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 force to the ribs wh...

Page 29: ...ON 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 work properly or ask y...

Page 30: ...the belt and your vehicle 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 don t wear sa...

Page 31: ...belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way a...

Page 32: ...t across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it...

Page 33: ...fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop...

Page 34: ...To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Wagon 1 28 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 35: ...belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If...

Page 36: ...fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop...

Page 37: ...To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Center Rear Passenger Position Wagon 1 31 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 38: ...l it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release is the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt Make sure the release...

Page 39: ...uide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have...

Page 40: ...and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1 25 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges togeth...

Page 41: ...or you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Child Re...

Page 42: ...he hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safe...

Page 43: ...ward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide For Wag...

Page 44: ...he belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs p...

Page 45: ...use a child restraint 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 pos...

Page 46: ...ed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purch...

Page 47: ...s so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body...

Page 48: ...on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the inf...

Page 49: ...or shelf like shields 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 boos...

Page 50: ...helf like shield that swings up or to the side 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 federa...

Page 51: ...front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger s air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It is always better to secure a child restraint...

Page 52: ...chored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Can...

Page 53: ...ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors ins...

Page 54: ...anel In order to get to one of these brackets you will have to open the trim cover The trim cover is marked with the symbol for child seat top tether anchor Wagon Anchor brackets are located on the fl...

Page 55: ...anchor bracket be sure to remove the cargo shade from your vehicle See Cargo Shade in the Index CAUTION Each top tether is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child res...

Page 56: ...ng positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors A B and child restraint attachments to secure...

Page 57: ...three rear seating positions CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be...

Page 58: ...e sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restra...

Page 59: ...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 1 53 carowner...

Page 60: ...ear Outside Seat Position Wagon If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 50 See Top Strap on page 1 46 if the...

Page 61: ...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 1 55 carowner...

Page 62: ...he way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position Wagon If your child restraint is equ...

Page 63: ...ting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1...

Page 64: ...as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to wo...

Page 65: ...ar facing child restraint in a rear seat 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...

Page 66: ...lease button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 60 carown...

Page 67: ...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 to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unb...

Page 68: ...be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside th...

Page 69: ...h frontal air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against...

Page 70: ...ecks 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 28 for more information Where Are the Air Bags The drive...

Page 71: ...s 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 above the side windows...

Page 72: ...th 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 near any other air bag...

Page 73: ...acts because inflation would not help the occupant Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the...

Page 74: ...inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more...

Page 75: ...e to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of...

Page 76: ...ur vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system co...

Page 77: ...Publications Ordering Information on page 7 10 CAUTION For up to one minute after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service Yo...

Page 78: ...raint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety be...

Page 79: ...be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them...

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Page 81: ...gine 2 21 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 23 Parking Brake 2 27 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 28 Shifting Out of Park P 2 30 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 30...

Page 82: ...ove Box 2 41 Center Console Storage Area 2 41 Assist Handles 2 41 Load Floor Storage Box 2 42 Roof Rack System 2 42 Cargo Cover 2 43 Sunroof 2 45 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 carownersmanual ne...

Page 83: ...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...

Page 84: ...operates on a radio frequency subject 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...

Page 85: ...Entry System Operation on page 2 5 If you are still having trouble see your Saturn retailer or authorized service provider for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature you can...

Page 86: ...rming The system will arm when the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed The system will disarm when the unlock button is pressed Passive Arming The system will arm itself one...

Page 87: ...o to your retailer When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter the lost trans...

Page 88: ...ormation Resynchronization This is used to keep the transmitter of the vehicle communicating with the receiver of the vehicle Resynchronization may be required due to the security method used by this...

Page 89: ...ld can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door w...

Page 90: ...wer door lock switch The doors will not lock and the remote keyless entry system will not arm until all the doors are closed and five seconds have passed The delayed locking feature can be overridden...

Page 91: ...is removed from the ignition 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 The hor...

Page 92: ...nto the slot next to the rear door security lock label and turn it counterclockwise for the driver s side and clockwise for the passenger s side Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock swi...

Page 93: ...eed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 3 17 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way...

Page 94: ...AUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk or liftgate 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...

Page 95: ...ems in the trunk may damage it Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid Pull the t shaped trunk release handle straight back to open the trunk from the inside Trap Re...

Page 96: ...losed 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 wit...

Page 97: ...key is in the RUN or the ACC position A rear window switch is located on each rear door Press the bottom half of the switch to open the window and the top to close it Express Down Window The driver s...

Page 98: ...the driver and right front passenger When you lift the cover the light will automatically come on even when the ignition is off Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in som...

Page 99: ...fuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 92 See your retailer for service Also see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 for more information Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle B...

Page 100: ...ch If none of these works then your vehicle needs service ACC Accessory This is the position in which you can operate your electrical accessories With the key in this position the ignition and automat...

Page 101: ...ry again to start the engine by turning the ignition key to START Wait about 15 seconds between each try When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up your vehicle is ready to be driven Don t r...

Page 102: ...ungrounded outlet could cause 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 pron...

Page 103: ...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 lever to PARK P See Shifting Int...

Page 104: ...e 4 30 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shift...

Page 105: ...on hilly winding roads When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you...

Page 106: ...the key 2 Carefully pry the shift lock override cover from the floor shift console 3 Lift up and forward to disengage 4 While maintaining brake application pull up and hold the white lever and then m...

Page 107: ...g brake hold the 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 Notice Driving with the...

Page 108: ...n you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 40 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever i...

Page 109: ...ushing 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 properly the weight o...

Page 110: ...and maintaining brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and...

Page 111: ...nderneath CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done corre...

Page 112: ...n 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 firmly set Your vehicl...

Page 113: ...ror 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 b...

Page 114: ...s 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 calibrate the compass For more information on calibr...

Page 115: ...e 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 about nine seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can b...

Page 116: ...ing the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to ente...

Page 117: ...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 COMP button for approximately six seconds or until CAL is displayed The...

Page 118: ...n within a few seconds Cleaning the Mirror Use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to e...

Page 119: ...our passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than...

Page 120: ...prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement...

Page 121: ...r Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news entertainment and informative topics such as traffic and weather reports You are able to listen and reply to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers St...

Page 122: ...lose control CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You...

Page 123: ...de The cargo shade will help to hide valuables placed in the rear compartment of your vehicle Here s how to use the cargo shade 1 Open the liftgate 2 Grasp the handle on the shade and pull it toward y...

Page 124: ...e injured If you remove the shade always store it outside of the vehicle When you put it back always be sure that it is securely installed Installing the Cargo Shade To install the cargo shade 1 Inser...

Page 125: ...To open the sunroof all the way press and hold the SLIDE portion of the switch again To close the sunroof press and hold the TILT portion of the switch To place the sunroof in the vent position when t...

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Page 127: ...System Warning Light 3 31 Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 32 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 3 32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 33 Low Coolant Warning Light 3 33 Malfunction...

Page 128: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 2 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 129: ...1 5 H Fog Lamps If Equipped See Interior Lamps on page 3 15 I Hazard Warning Flasher Button See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 4 J Traction Control See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on...

Page 130: ...panel Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key is not in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the b...

Page 131: ...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 allows you to tilt t...

Page 132: ...s finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change raise or lower the lever until th...

Page 133: ...terior 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...

Page 134: ...Turn the band on the lever to set the length of the delay 1 2 or 3 OO Put the lever in this position for slow steady wiping cycles OOOO Put the lever in this position for rapid wiping cycles Be sure t...

Page 135: ...pull the lever toward you and hold it there Rear Window Wiper Washer Wagon There is a band on the wiper lever to operate the rear wiper washer 9 Put the band in this position to turn off the rear wipe...

Page 136: ...eds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cru...

Page 137: ...Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course disengages the cruise control But you d...

Page 138: ...unts briefly press the set coast button Each time you do this you will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your spee...

Page 139: ...ll make your low beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met The ignition is on the exterior lamp band is in the AUTO position the transaxle is not...

Page 140: ...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...

Page 141: ...20 seconds or until a door is opened After the door is opened the light will remain on and stay on for 20 seconds after the doors are closed or until you put the key in the ignition and turn the key...

Page 142: ...t 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...

Page 143: ...heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating To remove the ashtray lift it straight up To reinstall it press the ashtray down firmly until it is ful...

Page 144: ...the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle Recirculation This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle It can be used to prevent...

Page 145: ...g Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to cho...

Page 146: ...turning off The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine If your vehicle has heated outside mirrors the mirrors will also heat when the rear defogger...

Page 147: ...own your vehicle The light on the button will illuminate in recirculation 2 Set the temperature To find your comfort setting start with a 71 F 22 C temperature setting and allow about two to three min...

Page 148: ...des see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section Recirculation Press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle The light on the recirculation button will glow This is...

Page 149: ...shield and side windows The air conditioning compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield To turn defrost off press the AUTO or MODE button Rear Window Defogger...

Page 150: ...the passenger s side of the vehicle The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the Climate Control System Like your engine s air cleaner filter it may need to be changed periodically to ins...

Page 151: ...in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed...

Page 152: ...igned 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 econ...

Page 153: ...e mileage is unknown the label should then indicate previous mileage unknown Trip Odometer Your trip odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset To reset...

Page 154: ...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 air bag modules the...

Page 155: ...nition 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 briefly as a check...

Page 156: ...will also sound if the parking brake is not fully released and the vehicle is moving If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem The BRAKE light will a...

Page 157: ...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 the engine If the lig...

Page 158: ...perature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Eng...

Page 159: ...is light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition on If this light comes on and stays on the coolant level in your vehicle is low If the light is on along with an overheat warning you may have a s...

Page 160: ...ist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel econo...

Page 161: ...continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see...

Page 162: ...nance 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 could prevent you from g...

Page 163: ...s 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 away CAUTION Do not...

Page 164: ...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 th...

Page 165: ...on when your vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid For more information see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 35 Trunk Ajar Light If this light comes on your trunk or liftgate is ajar Try closing...

Page 166: ...indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn...

Page 167: ...nt that has been added improperly Notice Getting suntan lotion hand lotion or hand cleaner on the radio will soften the paint and the paint will eventually begin to peel Repairs will not be covered by...

Page 168: ...or AM The display will show the 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 radio...

Page 169: ...me of day will need to be reset Using Automatic Set Use this feature to automatically save the radio preset pushbuttons with the stations with the strongest radio signals A SET Automatic Set Press thi...

Page 170: ...then knob out slightly Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the treble If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble Push the knob back into it s stored position when not in use Adjusting the...

Page 171: ...your selection R TUNE Q Press the up or down 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 radio will seek only to...

Page 172: ...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 radio stations for FM an...

Page 173: ...side up The player 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 i...

Page 174: ...o play the track The display will show the elapsed time of the track 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Release it to play the track The display will show t...

Page 175: ...the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smooth...

Page 176: ...selection R TUNE Q Press the up or down arrow to select radio stations R SEEK SCAN Q Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and h...

Page 177: ...be reset Using Automatic Set Use this feature to automatically save the radio preset pushbuttons with the stations with the strongest radio signals A SET Automatic Set Press this button to have the ra...

Page 178: ...ve the sound toward the front or the rear speakers Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that ar...

Page 179: ...l continue to repeat Press this pushbutton again to off repeat play R REW Rewind Press the down arrow to rewind quickly within the tape Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play wh...

Page 180: ...ssage write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player Insert the adapter...

Page 181: ...isplay Press RDM again to turn off random play When in random play press the PREV pushbutton to repeat the current track one time 6 RPT Repeat Press this pushbutton to hear a track over again RPT will...

Page 182: ...D player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R qualit...

Page 183: ...an cancel the loading or the ejecting of a CD by pressing the LD EJ button once if in NUM selection or twice if the CD is already loading or ejecting 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the...

Page 184: ...he radio Press this button to switch between the tape CD and DVD if equipped if loaded The inactive tape CD or DVD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening CD Messages If ERR appears o...

Page 185: ...or an auxiliary device connected to the RCA jacks The wireless headphones have an ON OFF switch and a volume control To use the headphones turn the switch to ON An indicator light located on the head...

Page 186: ...phones are to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on the overhead console The...

Page 187: ...till play through the wireless headphones There are three modes to the RSE system RSE This is the default When a DVD is inserted the rear speakers will be muted The rear seat passengers will be able t...

Page 188: ...contains the transmitters for the wireless headphones and the remote control If the screen is in the closed position the signals will not be available for the operation of the headphones or the remote...

Page 189: ...ped when a CD is playing Z Eject Load Press this button to eject a DVD or CD If a DVD or CD is ejected but not removed pressing this button will load the DVD or CD Playing a Disc To play a disc gently...

Page 190: ...after a short period of time The disc will be stored in the radio The radio will not resume play of the disc automatically Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window bel...

Page 191: ...nt of this function will vary for each disc r Fast Reverse Press this button to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playi...

Page 192: ...menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when using a DVD r Enter Press this button to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu q Return Press this bu...

Page 193: ...ry door securely If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place DVD Display Error Messages The video screen may display one of t...

Page 194: ...he radio If the disc is not a Region Code 1 The disc will be automatically ejected from the radio If the disc is not properly loaded or ejected DVD Distortion There may be an experience with video dis...

Page 195: ...e battery power has been interrupted 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 instruct...

Page 196: ...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 Fea...

Page 197: ...on the display Contact your retailer Your retailer is authorized to obtain the factory programmed code that is assigned to the radio to reset the system If you forget your code if the theft deterrent...

Page 198: ...ing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your retailer The cut tape...

Page 199: ...sping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your CD and DVD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD o...

Page 200: ...NOTES 3 74 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 201: ...t 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 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Winter Driving 4 26 If Y...

Page 202: ...g 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 difficult and can even caus...

Page 203: ...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 consume the alcohol...

Page 204: ...05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or he...

Page 205: ...oup designate a driver who will not drink 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 s...

Page 206: ...or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive i...

Page 207: ...brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 31 Let us say the ro...

Page 208: ...stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even...

Page 209: ...See Cruise Control under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 6 This light should come on briefly when you start the engine If it stays on or comes on while you are driving there s a problem with...

Page 210: ...Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner eac...

Page 211: ...educe your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable s...

Page 212: ...defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off 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 l...

Page 213: ...s providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you...

Page 214: ...et 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...

Page 215: ...dden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the r...

Page 216: ...m 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 to readjust to the da...

Page 217: ...lexes 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 see road signs and tr...

Page 218: ...u 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 control of the vehicle...

Page 219: ...ng The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s...

Page 220: ...u pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 54 City Driving One o...

Page 221: ...eeway Driving on page 4 21 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move chec...

Page 222: ...your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before y...

Page 223: ...Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are t...

Page 224: ...a and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or r...

Page 225: ...ld then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down...

Page 226: ...h 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 be driving under se...

Page 227: ...wing or loose snow drive with caution Keep your traction control system on It improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system...

Page 228: ...surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the...

Page 229: ...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 Open a window just a l...

Page 230: ...n help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of...

Page 231: ...ehicle If that does not get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hook If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 32 Using the Recov...

Page 232: ...he ground and two wheels 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 Here are some i...

Page 233: ...fuse locations 5 Close the lid on the underhood fuse block and store the two fuses in a safe place 6 Close the hood 7 Release the parking brake Once you have reached your destination replace the IGN...

Page 234: ...can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may p...

Page 235: ...n 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 driver s doo...

Page 236: ...btract 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 example if the XXX am...

Page 237: ...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 Occupant Weight 150...

Page 238: ...r specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Also see Tow...

Page 239: ...not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have t...

Page 240: ...ht of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful sa...

Page 241: ...faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer t...

Page 242: ...e using a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you have loaded your trailer weigh the trai...

Page 243: ...ety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes sepa...

Page 244: ...ay 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...

Page 245: ...have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of the engine...

Page 246: ...chedule for more information Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid do not overfill engine oil axle lubricant drive belt cooling system and brake syste...

Page 247: ...dshield Washer Fluid 5 35 Brakes 5 36 Battery 5 39 Jump Starting 5 40 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Halogen Bulbs 5 46 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 47 Fog Lamps 5 49 Center High...

Page 248: ...88 Underbody Maintenance 5 88 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 88 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 89 Vehicle Identification 5 90 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 90 Service Parts Identification Label...

Page 249: ...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 to the State of Cali...

Page 250: ...ep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 15 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged i...

Page 251: ...ine Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87...

Page 252: ...meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting Cal...

Page 253: ...l 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 Some gasolines that are not refor...

Page 254: ...ldren pump fuel The fuel filler cap is located behind a hinged door on the passenger s side of your vehicle It is tethered to the door to prevent loss while refueling Make sure that water snow and dir...

Page 255: ...p be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank...

Page 256: ...ings 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 others could be burn...

Page 257: ...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 hood prop from the s...

Page 258: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 2L L4 L61 engine you ll see the following 5 12 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 259: ...eering Fluid on page 5 34 for more information E Brake Master Cylinder Fluid See Brakes on page 5 36 for more information F Battery See Battery on page 5 39 for more information G Engine Coolant Recov...

Page 260: ...When you open the hood on the 3 0L V6 L81 engine you ll see the following 5 14 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 261: ...rakes on page 5 36 for more information E Power Steering Fluid See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 34 for more information F Battery See Battery on page 5 39 for more information G Engine Coolant Recov...

Page 262: ...clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the MIN mark then you wi...

Page 263: ...mewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things GM6094M Your vehicle s engine requires oil meeting G...

Page 264: ...e starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines st...

Page 265: ...enuine Saturn parts and reset the system It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 mil...

Page 266: ...r bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling cen...

Page 267: ...air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner fil...

Page 268: ...gh it from the clean side Make sure you are away from your engine compartment when cleaning the air filter with compressed air 4 Wipe all dust from inside the housing and inspect the air cleaner and a...

Page 269: ...r warranty Always use DEXRON III labeled automatic transaxle fluid Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your v...

Page 270: ...t you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper...

Page 271: ...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 coolant level shou...

Page 272: ...t Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured If you replace y...

Page 273: ...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 burned Stop your engine i...

Page 274: ...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 highest gear wh...

Page 275: ...c 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 coolant inside the coo...

Page 276: ...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 fans should be running If they are not your vehicle need...

Page 277: ...sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 for more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooli...

Page 278: ...e overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack th...

Page 279: ...ly and remove it 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 fe...

Page 280: ...ar an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location How to Check Power S...

Page 281: ...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 282: ...es will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will...

Page 283: ...t even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as...

Page 284: ...lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and...

Page 285: ...r your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replac...

Page 286: ...Feature on page 3 69 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 follow the steps below to do it safely CAUTI...

Page 287: ...possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before sett...

Page 288: ...eople have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the ACDelco battery installed in...

Page 289: ...rt or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the ne...

Page 290: ...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 the vehicle with t...

Page 291: ...ew 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 by your warranty Rem...

Page 292: ...t the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the terminal cover to its original position Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs on page 5 52 For any bulb changi...

Page 293: ...the hood and secure it with the prop rod 2 Remove push pin fasteners from grill assembly 3 Tilt grill assembly forward and lift it up to remove it from the body of the vehicle 4 Remove fasteners from...

Page 294: ...rn while pressing the socket in firmly Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears the headlamp housing and lift it up to access the bulb 7 Disconnect the wire connector from the bulb by lifting th...

Page 295: ...r from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base 3 Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with the appropriate bulb Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Sedan 1 Remove...

Page 296: ...lling down on the cover edges 3 Turn the bulb socket being replaced counterclockwise one quarter of a turn and remove the bulb 4 Replace it with the appropriate bulb Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps an...

Page 297: ...m body of vehicle 5 Turn the bulb socket being replaced counterclockwise one quarter of a turn while pressing the socket in firmly Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears the taillamp housing 6...

Page 298: ...t rearward until the bulb clears the taillamp housing 4 Replace it with the appropriate bulb Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Headlamps High Beam 9005 HB39441732 Low Beam 9006 HB49441733 Fr...

Page 299: ...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 replacement while in t...

Page 300: ...ex CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recomme...

Page 301: ...PC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Depart...

Page 302: ...action and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 65 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure neede...

Page 303: ...imum 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 81 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 34 E Tire In...

Page 304: ...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 construction in the tire Th...

Page 305: ...heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 61 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and cool...

Page 306: ...igher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflatio...

Page 307: ...e original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 34 Inflation Tire Pressure The tire and loading information label shows the correct inflation press...

Page 308: ...djustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve...

Page 309: ...and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel bolts are properly tightened See Wheel Bolt Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5...

Page 310: ...e tire and loading information label For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 34 The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new ha...

Page 311: ...ere applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by th...

Page 312: ...traight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C repres...

Page 313: ...heel or wheel bolt you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheel...

Page 314: ...he brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction...

Page 315: ...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 be very bumpy and no...

Page 316: ...change your tire CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart wh...

Page 317: ...Spare Tire and Tools Sedan 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 t...

Page 318: ...ire See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 81 6 The wheel wrench is held in place by two clips which are attached to the jack Remove the wheel wrench from the jack 7 Fold out the socket portion of the wrenc...

Page 319: ...mpact Spare Tire on page 5 81 4 Remove the wing bolt that holds the jack in place and remove the jack together with the wheel wrench 5 The wheel wrench is held in place by two clips which are attached...

Page 320: ...in the trunk When reinstalling full plastic covers or center caps tighten all five plastic caps hand snug with the aid of the wheel wrench and tighten them with the wheel wrench an additional one quar...

Page 321: ...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...

Page 322: ...rfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel bolts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When...

Page 323: ...uld fall off causing a serious accident 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 Lo...

Page 324: ...rly tightened wheel bolts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel bolts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See...

Page 325: ...ng 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 plac...

Page 326: ...urfaces The hold down bolt should pass through the rear most wheel vent hold The flat tirel will protrude above the trunk floor in this position 4 Place the nut onto the hold down bolt and tighten dow...

Page 327: ...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 installed don t take you...

Page 328: ...others and they can all damage your vehicle too Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleanin...

Page 329: ...cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be re...

Page 330: ...the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Cleani...

Page 331: ...ity Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a...

Page 332: ...dustrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted s...

Page 333: ...eel and buff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these...

Page 334: ...st every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flush...

Page 335: ...soil and black marks from whitewalls Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops upholstery and convertible tops Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Glass Cleaner Removes dirt grime smoke a...

Page 336: ...rpet See your Saturn parts department for these products See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for yo...

Page 337: ...n 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 el...

Page 338: ...ly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems There are three fuse blocks the underhood fuse block the driver s side floor console fuse block and the passenger s sid...

Page 339: ...itch Air Conditioning Rear Defogger Relay DEFOG LED Rear Defog LED BTSI BCM MIRROR Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Body Control Module Power Mirror DIMMER Dimmer Switch RR COMP LP Trunk Compartment La...

Page 340: ...or Relay Liftgate Latch POWER SEAT Power Seat FOG LAMP Fog Lamps PREM AMP MCS Premium Sound System Amplifier HEATED SEATS Seat Heater RR WIPER SUN ROOF Rear Wiper Washer Wagon Relays Usage POWER WINDO...

Page 341: ...Blower HORN Horn R HDLP Right Headlamps L HDLP Left Headlamps A C Air Conditioning System LIGHTER Cigarette Lighter AUX POWER Power Outlet I P BATT RT Passenger s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block CONT...

Page 342: ...sage PARK LAMP Front Park Lamps Taillamps Front Marker Lamps Rear Marker Lamps License Lamps Radio Display Lights I P Cluster Backlighting I P Dimmer Cigar Lighter Ring Ashtray Light PRND321 Light Cli...

Page 343: ...Engine WIPER Wiper System FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump System REAR WIPER Rear Wiper System Wagon Only Circuit Breakers Usage WINDOWS SUNROOF Power Window Relay Sunroof 3 0L V6 L81 WINDOW SUNROOF AIR Power Wind...

Page 344: ...4 7 L Fuel Tank 15 7 gallons 59 4 L Transaxle 6 9 quarts 6 5 L Wheel Nut Torque 92 lb ft 125 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in thi...

Page 345: ...ditional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12...

Page 346: ...he 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 vehicle properly Using...

Page 347: ...o 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 you go to your Satu...

Page 348: ...stem whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil on page 5 16 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the Change Engine Oil light appears certain services checks and...

Page 349: ...s and wear See Tires on page 5 54 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additio...

Page 350: ...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 Cleaner Filter o...

Page 351: ...this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be...

Page 352: ...may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak g Check system for...

Page 353: ...important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolant L...

Page 354: ...ontact your retailer for service 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...

Page 355: ...ould the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability Wi...

Page 356: ...NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System Power Steering Fluid Saturn Part No 21007583 or GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transaxle DEXRON III Automa...

Page 357: ...Air Cleaner Filter 90571362 Engine Oil Filter 3 0L V6 L81 2 2L L4 L61 21018826 22685727 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 52493319 Spark Plugs 3 0L V6 L81 2 2L L4 L61 09195166 12569190 FLR9LTE...

Page 358: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 2L Four Cylinder L61 Engine 3 0L V6 L81 Engine 6 14 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 359: ...vided 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 you should retain a...

Page 360: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 361: ...oadside Assistance Program 7 6 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects t...

Page 362: ...d at this level STEP TWO Should you need additional assistance contact the Saturn Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 553 6000 In Canada contact the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1 8...

Page 363: ...your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet located in the front cover pocket of your owner s handbook for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP The BBB Auto Lin...

Page 364: ...nter The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs You can find your specific vehicle information all in one place The Owner Center allows you to Get e mail service reminders Access infor...

Page 365: ...00 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource i...

Page 366: ...expense to you Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel 5 maximum for the customer to get to the nearest service station Lock out Service identification required Replacement keys or locksmith service wil...

Page 367: ...ded security while traveling for you and your family Remember we are only a phone call away Saturn Roadside Assistance 1 800 553 6000 text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 6000 Saturn reserves the r...

Page 368: ...ehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated such as engine speed brake applications throttle position vehicle speed safety belt usage air bag readiness air...

Page 369: ...ted 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 Traffic Safety Administr...

Page 370: ...a please call us at 1 800 263 1999 Or write to Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Informa...

Page 371: ...for servicing our products better You can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe...

Page 372: ...NOTES 7 12 carownersmanual net carownersmanual net...

Page 373: ...stem Warning Light 3 31 Appearance Care 5 82 Care of Safety Belts 5 85 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 88 Appearance Care cont Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 82 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5...

Page 374: ...ps and Back up Lamps 5 50 5 52 Buying New Tires 5 64 C California Fuel 5 6 Canadian Owners ii Canadian Roadside Assistance 7 7 Capacities and Specifications 5 98 Carbon Monoxide 4 26 4 40 2 13 2 31 Ca...

Page 375: ...s 5 85 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 87 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 86 Cleaning Fabric Carpet 5 82 Cleaning Glass Surfaces 5 84 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components 5 84 Cleaning th...

Page 376: ...the Theft Deterrent Feature 3 71 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dolly Towing 4 34 Dome Lamp 3 15 Door Delayed Locking 2 10 Locks 2 9 Door cont Power Door Locks 2 10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks...

Page 377: ...l 5 16 Overheating 5 26 Reduced Power Light 3 38 Starting 2 21 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 95 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 4 46 Engine Oil Additives 5 18 Entry Lighting 3 15 Event Data Recor...

Page 378: ...shers 3 4 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 3 7 Headlamps 3 7 3 13 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Halogen Bulbs 5 46 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 47 Headphones 3...

Page 379: ...Starting 5 40 K Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 3 L Lamps Exterior 3 13 Fog Lamps 5 49 Interior 3 15 Lap Belt 1 32 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 17 1 26 1 29 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 50 Securing a Child...

Page 380: ...40 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light 3 39 Lumbar Manual Controls 1 4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Intr...

Page 381: ...38 Engine 5 16 Pressure Light 3 37 Older Children Restraints 1 35 Online Owner Center 7 4 OnStar Personal Calling 2 41 OnStar Services 2 40 OnStar System 2 40 OnStar Virtual Advisor 2 41 Operation 3...

Page 382: ...ide Passenger Positions Wagon 1 28 Rear Seat Passenger Positions Sedan 1 25 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 25 Rear Window Defogger 3 20 3 23 Rear Window Wiper Washer Wagon 3 9 Rearview Mirror Aut...

Page 383: ...swers About Safety Belts 1 15 Safety Belts cont Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 33 Rear Seat Passengers 1 25 Right Front Passenger Position 1 25 Safety Belt Extender 1...

Page 384: ...7 Split Folding Rear Seat 1 8 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Steering 4 10 Steering in Emergencies 4 11 Steering Tips 4 10 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 5 Stereo RCA Jacks 3 60 Storage Areas Center Console S...

Page 385: ...3 32 Trailer Brakes 4 43 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 5 23 Transaxle Operation Automatic 2 23 Trap Resistant Trunk Kit 2 15 Trunk Ajar Light 3 39 Trunk Sedan 2 13 Trunk Liftgate 2 13 Turn and Lane Chang...

Page 386: ...What to Use 5 24 5 34 5 35 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 67 Replacement 5 67 When to Add Engine Oil 5 16 When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life System 5 19 When to Check 5 62 When to Check Power...

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