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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air

Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.

B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 5-15.

C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-15.

D. Brake/Clutch Cylinder Fluid. See Brakes on

page 5-41 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-28.

E. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Fuses and

Circuit Breakers on page 5-98.

F. Battery. See Battery on page 5-44.

G. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield

Washer Fluid on page 5-40.

H. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant

on page 5-28.

Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are
on properly.

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Summary of Contents for 2004 Vue

Page 1: ...ts Gages and Indicators 3 25 Audio System s 3 42 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 46 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Un...

Page 2: ...x 07130 Detroit MI 48207 About Driving Your Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident Be sure to read the on pa...

Page 3: ...nd the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you...

Page 4: ...warning labels on the 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 de...

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

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...lder Children 1 28 Infants and Young Children 1 31 Child Restraint Systems 1 34 Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Child...

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: ...ght Six Way Power Driver Seat If your vehicle has this feature the control is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat To adjust the seat do any of the following Move the seat forward or rear...

Page 10: ...rn the knob forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated seats The switches are located below the climate control system Press 1 to warm the...

Page 11: ...Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 1 5...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects such as skis be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag In a crash an inflating airbag might for...

Page 15: ...tection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are...

Page 16: ...ou are buckled up Always 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...

Page 17: ...crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in veh...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 12...

Page 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 13...

Page 20: ...pside down And your chance 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 airbags why should I have to wear safet...

Page 21: ...erly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child...

Page 22: ...you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make s...

Page 23: ...den stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...cross the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can w...

Page 28: ...women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as po...

Page 29: ...seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who are not safety be...

Page 30: ...quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips ju...

Page 31: ...der belt comfort guides installed on your vehicle contact your retailer Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and...

Page 32: ...eatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert...

Page 33: ...e 1 23 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Pull the guide upward to...

Page 34: ...ty Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your retailer will order you an extender It is free When you go in to ord...

Page 35: ...se severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike othe...

Page 36: ...hild s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck yo...

Page 37: ...children 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...

Page 38: ...tem is designed 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 wh...

Page 39: ...k and its head weighs 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...

Page 40: ...or position a child 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...

Page 41: ...es such as T shaped 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...

Page 42: ...ed to a wide shelf 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 i...

Page 43: ...or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tethe...

Page 44: ...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 bracket...

Page 45: ...one of the anchor points shown in the illustration Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed If you have a...

Page 46: ...position 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 restraint attachments to secure the rest...

Page 47: ...seat 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 correctly In a crash...

Page 48: ...re 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 Restraint...

Page 49: ...unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 The safety belts in the rear outside seating positions have a child restraint locking feature If you are using a rear outside seating position pul...

Page 50: ...acing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is...

Page 51: ...rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the in...

Page 52: ...r around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you e...

Page 53: ...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 to be sure it is secure To remove the chil...

Page 54: ...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 wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing your s...

Page 55: ...ur safety belt even with frontal airbags 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 Any...

Page 56: ...r bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 28 for more information Where A...

Page 57: ...r s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver it is in the ceiling abov...

Page 58: ...njury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near a...

Page 59: ...e vehicle hits a stationary object the airbag could inflate at a different crash speed than if the object were moving If the object deforms the airbag could inflate at a different crash speed than if...

Page 60: ...Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupan...

Page 61: ...UTION When an airbag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle sho...

Page 62: ...our airbag system will not work properly See your Saturn retailer for service Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the side impact airbag coverin...

Page 63: ...and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q If I add a luggage carrier...

Page 64: ...an rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not nee...

Page 65: ...inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver and front passen...

Page 66: ...NOTES 1 60...

Page 67: ...18 Manual Transaxle Operation 2 21 Parking Brake 2 23 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 24 Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 26 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle 2 26 Parking O...

Page 68: ...killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children One key is used for the ignition and all of the locks Key code information can be obtained only at the retailer where your vehicle was purchased...

Page 69: ...ice must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility c...

Page 70: ...ry transmitter to unlock the driver s door This also disarms the theft deterrent system See Theft Deterrent System following for information on disarming the theft deterrent system Press the button ag...

Page 71: ...n the transmitter twice within 3 seconds To select the security system disable mode press the unlock button on the transmitter A chime will sound once the mode has been selected If you accidentally se...

Page 72: ...ttery as the instructions under the cover indicate 4 Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter 5 Check the operation of the transmitter If the transmitter does not wo...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...ransmitter or the power door lock switch The doors will not lock and the theft deterrent system will not arm until all the doors are closed and five seconds have passed The delayed locking feature can...

Page 75: ...ll doors will unlock when the key 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...

Page 76: ...e keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the doors and the key is in the ignition a chime will sound three times All doors will lock Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open your do...

Page 77: ...te To open it lift the handle located in the center of the liftgate Windows CAUTION Leaving children helpless adults or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by t...

Page 78: ...w will go all the way down To stop the automatic function lift the switch all the way up and release it Window Lock Out The driver s window controls also include a lock out switch Press the window loc...

Page 79: ...peration the security light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN following an engine start If the engine stalls and the security light flashes wait until the light sto...

Page 80: ...w linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 55...

Page 81: ...switch The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running But even when the ignition is not running you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some warning and...

Page 82: ...arm up your vehicle is ready to be driven Don t race your engine when it s cold If the weather is below freezing 32 F or 0 C let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up 3 If your engine still won...

Page 83: ...he cord into an 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 gro...

Page 84: ...P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You...

Page 85: ...ERSE 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 protect itself NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not...

Page 86: ...hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on Notice If you drive in LOW L for more than 25 miles 40 km or at spee...

Page 87: ...Manual Transaxle Operation Five Speed This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate your transaxle FIRST 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as yo...

Page 88: ...dal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Shift to...

Page 89: ...een the seats To set the parking brake hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake h...

Page 90: ...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 55 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake 2 Mo...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...ing Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 40 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 95: ...mirror also includes a dual display in the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass reading and the outside temperature will both appear in the display at the same time P On Off This is the o...

Page 96: ...ust be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed push in the on off button for approximately nine seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the v...

Page 97: ...directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display If the vehicle has an automatic dimming...

Page 98: ...COMP button for approximately six seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compass...

Page 99: ...ass direction 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...

Page 100: ...on of the mirror Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a veh...

Page 101: ...on to speak to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required...

Page 102: ...al Calling refer to the OnStar owner s guide in your vehicle s glove box or call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favor...

Page 103: ...to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle Noti...

Page 104: ...the sunroof glass panel and sunshade press the switch rearward and release it The sunroof can be stopped before it is completely open by pressing the switch rearward again To close press and hold the...

Page 105: ...3 27 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 28 Airbag Readiness Light 3 28 Battery Warning Light 3 29 Up Shift Light 3 30 Brake System Warning Light 3 30 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 31 Traction Cont...

Page 106: ...tems RDS 3 43 AM FM Radio 3 43 Radio with CD Base Level 3 45 Radio with CD MP3 3 49 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 62 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 72 Radio Reception 3 74 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 75...

Page 107: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 108: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 109: ...dshield Wiper Lever See Windshield Wiper Lever on page 3 9 G Hazard Warning Flasher Button See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 6 H Dimmer Switch See Interior Lamps on page 3 19 I Fog Lamps If Equipp...

Page 110: ...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 on and off Press the button again to turn...

Page 111: ...left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and push the lever down Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and pull the lever up firmly to lock the column in place Turn S...

Page 112: ...al If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 98 and for burned out b...

Page 113: ...Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver s door with the ignition off and the lamps on...

Page 114: ...blocking your vision Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to operate the windshield wipers Washer fluid will squirt onto the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the wind...

Page 115: ...lp on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds 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 cannot dr...

Page 116: ...e going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can press the cruise control res accel button You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the res accel button the vehicle will k...

Page 117: ...our speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a low...

Page 118: ...our foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruis...

Page 119: ...e going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can press the cruise control res accel button You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the res accel button the vehicle will k...

Page 120: ...our speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a low...

Page 121: ...time and the parking brake is released When the DRL are on the low beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps will not be on The instrument panel will n...

Page 122: ...a parking garage or tunnel Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature use your fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions The button for your fog lamps is located in the instrument...

Page 123: ...er the doors are closed or until you put the key in the ignition and turn the key to RUN The lights will then gradually dim until it is no longer lit Dome Lamp The dome lamp switch has three positions...

Page 124: ...ive cap Notice Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum am...

Page 125: ...peed In any setting other than off the fan will run continuously with the ignition on The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor 9 Off To turn the fan off turn the center knob al...

Page 126: ...your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glas...

Page 127: ...the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air o...

Page 128: ...g the filter To find out what type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 16 The passenger compartment air filter can be accessed from under the hood 1 Remove the push pin...

Page 129: ...ome on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to...

Page 130: ...gned 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 econo...

Page 131: ...was installed If the 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...

Page 132: ...shows AIR BAG and 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 sens...

Page 133: ...en 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 b...

Page 134: ...parts working well If the brake system warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away The BRAKE light is located in the instrument panel cluster This light...

Page 135: ...fter you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light If your vehicle has anti lock brakes the anti lock brake system ABS warn...

Page 136: ...ressing the traction control button located on the instrument panel above the audio system The warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning ligh...

Page 137: ...e warning light will come on when the engine has overheated If this happens you should pull over and see Engine Overheating on page 5 31 for more information Notice Driving with the engine coolant tem...

Page 138: ...Light This 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...

Page 139: ...oothly 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 140: ...vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank on page 5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installe...

Page 141: ...ration Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on or not working properly...

Page 142: ...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 143: ...he vehicle is turned on For more information see Passlock on page 2 13 Reduced Engine Power Light This light will come on briefly when you start the engine This light along with the service engine soo...

Page 144: ...Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on your liftgate is not completely closed Driving with the liftgate open can cause carbon monoxide CO to enter the vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 27 for more...

Page 145: ...fuel gage At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the t...

Page 146: ...nt can be added it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s system...

Page 147: ...n the display The time can be set with the ignition on or off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold the RCL and RDS buttons at the sa...

Page 148: ...3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed the station that was set will return 5 Repeat the...

Page 149: ...k into its stored position when not in use Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL Balance To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers pull the VOL knob out slightly Turn the knob to...

Page 150: ...steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select FM1 FM2 or AM 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbut...

Page 151: ...the rear speakers Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing You can insert a CD with the ignition off If the ignition or...

Page 152: ...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 RPT will appear o...

Page 153: ...may have been a problem 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...

Page 154: ...tions 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 XM is a satellite radio service that is ba...

Page 155: ...station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either arrow again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press either arrow for four seconds until you hear a beep The radio will...

Page 156: ...you hear a beep The radio will begin to search the current band The radio will store the stations starting from the lowest frequency to each preset pushbutton A SET will appear on the display when the...

Page 157: ...then press the SEEK button 5 Select a category using either CAT arrow While the category is displayed press and hold either SEEK arrow until you hear a beep to scan through all stations in that RDS c...

Page 158: ...ffic announcements is found the radio will stop seeking and TA will appear on the display If no station is found that broadcasts traffic announcements NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display If TA is on...

Page 159: ...sequential order RDM will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play 6 N Repeat Press this pushbutton to hear a track over again RPT will appear on the display The current track wil...

Page 160: ...from the radio the radio will automatically reload the CD after 25 seconds to prevent damage Playing the Six Disc CD Player If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay...

Page 161: ...s and hold the load button for more than three seconds 3 Load up to six CDs in order starting with the first empty slot Loading will continue until all six CDs are loaded or load is stopped by pressin...

Page 162: ...this pushbutton to play the passage The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display t SEEK u Press the right or left arrow to go to the previous or next CD To scan tracks on the current CD p...

Page 163: ...tandard audio CDs and CD R or CD RWs The CD R RWs may contain either standard audio cda or compressed audio mp3 Customers who record their own music CD R RWs should be aware of the following The files...

Page 164: ...P3 If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selec...

Page 165: ...press this button to scroll through each display Once the desired display is shown press and hold the RCL button for five seconds The selected display will now be the default r CAT Press either arrow...

Page 166: ...SEEK arrow to scroll through the features 3 Once the feature is displayed press either CAT arrow to change the setting 4 Press the information button again to exit the menu Rear Seat Entertainment Sy...

Page 167: ...the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle the headphones will lose the audio signal To adjust the volume on...

Page 168: ...ry device If you want to view a DVD insert the DVD into the DVD radio The system will automatically switch to DVD and start to play To switch between the auxiliary device and the DVD press the AUX but...

Page 169: ...tton through the front speakers If RSE mode is on when the radio is powered off the parental control will be activated the next time the radio is turned on To resume playback press the RSE button Vide...

Page 170: ...this section DVD Radio Buttons To use the radio see Radio with CD MP3 under Radio with CD Base Level on page 3 45 or Radio with CD MP3 on page 3 49 for more information RSE Press this button to pause...

Page 171: ...accept some paper labeled media The DVD player can only be powered on by pressing the RSE button on the radio or by inserting a DVD Playing an MP3 CD The CD player has the ability to recognize up to 2...

Page 172: ...ects blocking the line of sight may also affect the function of the remote control The DVD player can only be turned on by pressing the RSE button on the radio Notice Storing the remote control in a h...

Page 173: ...ent track or chapter Press this button again to go to the previous track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews 1 through 0 Numeric Keypa...

Page 174: ...r CD Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it Press this button again to continue playing the DVD or CD When the DVD is playing press the pause button then press the fast forward but...

Page 175: ...Messages No Disc This message will be displayed if no disc is present when the eject RSE or AUX button is pressed on the radio DVD Distortion Video distortion may occur when operating cellular phones...

Page 176: ...de before it will operate Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the theft deterrent feature Read through all 10 steps b...

Page 177: ...on on will appear on the display 2 Preform Steps 5 through 8 from the Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature earlier to enter your secret code 3 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matc...

Page 178: ...the 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 Saturn retailer...

Page 179: ...nts internal 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...

Page 180: ...NOTES 3 76...

Page 181: ...4 16 Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads 4 18 Driving at Night 4 30 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 32 City Driving 4 35 Freeway Driving 4 36 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 37...

Page 182: ...and drunken or aggressive driving can help make trips safer and avoid the possibility of a crash especially a rollover crash This section provides many useful tips to help you drive more safely Drivin...

Page 183: ...or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end...

Page 184: ...lcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive...

Page 185: ...umber of drinks The law in an increasing number of U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal limit at 0 08 percent In some other countries the limit is even lower For example it is 0 05 percent...

Page 186: ...BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s...

Page 187: ...you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three...

Page 188: ...harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal...

Page 189: ...he wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed...

Page 190: ...ur steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you do...

Page 191: ...g Your Vehicle To Get It Out under If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 44 If your vehicle is equipped with the 2 2L four cylinder engine the traction control system can be turned off by...

Page 192: ...usage the AWD system will shut itself off to protect the system from overheating When the system cools down the AWD system will activate itself again automatically this cool down can take up to 20 mi...

Page 193: ...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 if...

Page 194: ...unless you have anti lock not enough to lock your wheels See Braking on page 4 7 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or...

Page 195: ...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 196: ...r your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead o...

Page 197: ...teering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safe...

Page 198: ...ked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you have gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that is why it is very important...

Page 199: ...ge 2 37 and Tires on page 5 62 Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns We recognize these concerns and urg...

Page 200: ...ntly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you will need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce...

Page 201: ...er Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface features can jerk the...

Page 202: ...may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not...

Page 203: ...raction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Atta...

Page 204: ...he 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the l...

Page 205: ...rface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What is at the bottom of the hill Is there a there a hidden creek bank or even a river bo...

Page 206: ...m I likely to stall when going downhill A It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do 1 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the...

Page 207: ...lly whether to try to drive across an incline Just because the trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to drive it The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over CAUTION Driving across...

Page 208: ...good traction You cannot accelerate as quickly turning is more difficult and you will need longer braking distances It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud the deeper the mud the lower the ge...

Page 209: ...If the water is not too deep drive slowly through it At faster speeds water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water An...

Page 210: ...raking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent serv...

Page 211: ...t 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 to...

Page 212: ...et suddenly 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...

Page 213: ...angerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning...

Page 214: ...o drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and ot...

Page 215: ...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 216: ...p you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors an...

Page 217: ...our vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service exp...

Page 218: ...the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventil...

Page 219: ...with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going dow...

Page 220: ...h and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you...

Page 221: ...lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry...

Page 222: ...on help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a b...

Page 223: ...ong as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the b...

Page 224: ...nsaxle See Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 76 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel lef...

Page 225: ...vehicle The recovery hook is located at the rear of your vehicle It can only be used for pulling your vehicle out if it is stuck not for towing the vehicle CAUTION The recovery hook when used is unde...

Page 226: ...l vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and ho...

Page 227: ...s the last shift before towing 5 If you have the automatic five speed transaxle shift your transaxle from DRIVE D to NEUTRAL and let the engine run for three minutes then turn it off 6 Locate and remo...

Page 228: ...h two different tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to the transaxle Dolly Towing All Wheel Drive Vehicles All wheel drive vehicles should not be towed from the front with t...

Page 229: ...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 properly carry the Tire...

Page 230: ...e information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 62 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 69 If your vehicle does not have the Tire and Loading Information label the Certification Tire label s...

Page 231: ...o and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this red...

Page 232: ...n Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s ti...

Page 233: ...d rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your retailer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR...

Page 234: ...people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suit...

Page 235: ...the Red Line package contact your retailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicl...

Page 236: ...r loads If you have an automatic transaxle you can use Intermediate I or as you need to a lower gear which will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle If you have a VTi variable t...

Page 237: ...ipment passengers or cargo in your vehicle it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you tow a trailer you must add...

Page 238: ...xide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 27 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the...

Page 239: ...towing a trailer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to...

Page 240: ...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 and...

Page 241: ...more often when you re pulling a trailer See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfi...

Page 242: ...have a connector and should be wired to the trailer by a qualified electrical technician The technician can use the following chart when connecting a trailer wiring harness to your vehicle Yellow Left...

Page 243: ...lant 5 28 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 31 Engine Overheating 5 31 Cooling System 5 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 40 Brakes 5 41 Battery 5 44 Jump Starting 5 45 All Wheel Drive 5 51 Headlamp Aiming...

Page 244: ...icle 5 92 Sheet Metal Damage 5 95 Finish Damage 5 95 Underbody Maintenance 5 95 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 95 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 96 Vehicle Identification 5 97 Vehicle Identification N...

Page 245: ...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 246: ...1 56 You should keep 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 18 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle...

Page 247: ...87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists o...

Page 248: ...e condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives tha...

Page 249: ...manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of...

Page 250: ...vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fu...

Page 251: ...uel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 92 When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise about 1 4 of a turn until you hear...

Page 252: ...ill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Und...

Page 253: ...condary hood release lever 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked PROP ROD Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on proper...

Page 254: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 2L L61 four cylinder engine you ll see the following 5 12...

Page 255: ...inder Fluid See Brakes on page 5 41 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 5 28 E Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 98 F Battery See Battery on page 5 44 G Windshield Washer...

Page 256: ...When you open the hood on the 3 5L V6 L66 engine you ll see the following 5 14...

Page 257: ...ngine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick ha...

Page 258: ...gets above the upper mark 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 en...

Page 259: ...kness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by...

Page 260: ...ded oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty If you are in an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W 30 sy...

Page 261: ...troleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil with...

Page 262: ...rm this work using genuine 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 y...

Page 263: ...ment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bod...

Page 264: ...the engine air cleaner filter CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the e...

Page 265: ...2 Disconnect the hose 3 Release clamps on side of air cleaner assembly 4 Rotate cover upward to disengage cover hinges 5 23...

Page 266: ...ousing and inspect the air cleaner and air outlets duct for cracks cuts and deterioration The air outlet duct must be replaced if damaged 6 Install the air filter element 7 Install the air cleaner cov...

Page 267: ...rtment If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transaxle Too much can mean...

Page 268: ...f the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way Checking the Fluid Level Automatic Transaxle with 3 5L V6 Engine Prepare your vehicle as follows Park your vehicle on...

Page 269: ...ect automatic transaxle fluid 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check earlier in this section 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in...

Page 270: ...ins your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 31 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL co...

Page 271: ...could get too hot but 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...

Page 272: ...ow out and burn you CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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...

Page 273: ...sure it is hand tight 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 secu...

Page 274: ...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 275: ...n turn it off 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...

Page 276: ...p 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 co...

Page 277: ...eak 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 fans should be run...

Page 278: ...nt surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liqu...

Page 279: ...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 In cold weather water can...

Page 280: ...nger hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one quarter of a turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge...

Page 281: ...s lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the COLD line 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight Check the...

Page 282: ...til the tank is full 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...

Page 283: ...r or later your brakes 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...

Page 284: ...well or they may not 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 miner...

Page 285: ...e repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel...

Page 286: ...arts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in be sure you get new approved Saturn replacement parts If you do not your brakes may no longer wor...

Page 287: ...und a battery without getting hurt Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature on page 3 72 Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper ca...

Page 288: ...Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they co...

Page 289: ...and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not...

Page 290: ...the vehicle has one The positive terminal on your vehicle is covered by a protector cap which must be removed before you connect the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery...

Page 291: ...with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good t...

Page 292: ...A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had t...

Page 293: ...e to determine how often to check the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below t...

Page 294: ...dicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 14 Headla...

Page 295: ...ct your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions...

Page 296: ...4 Rotate the side marker bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the housing 5 Remove the side marker housing 6 Remove the fasteners from the headlamp assembly 5 54...

Page 297: ...opening in the top Make sure the screwdriver fits through the opening in the headlamp bracket lower arm 8 Push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle with the screwdriver to lift the headlamp...

Page 298: ...seated 14 Lower headlamp into position 15 Install headlamp assembly fasteners Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1 Follow steps 1 through 9 of the Headlamp bulb replacement procedure 2 Rotate the bu...

Page 299: ...appropriate bulb Sidemarker Lamps 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 under Headlamp or Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps procedure 2 Pull the side marker bulb out of the side marker bulb socket 3 Push the n...

Page 300: ...e tabs on the CHMSL lens to separate the CHMSL bulb from the CHMSL lens 6 Pull the CHMSL bulb out of the assembly 7 Push the new bulb into the assembly until the bulb is installed 8 Align the tabs on...

Page 301: ...ing rearward and away from the body of the vehicle 3 Disconnect the taillamp housing electrical connector and remove the taillamp housing 4 Turn the bulb socket being replaced counterclockwise to disc...

Page 302: ...s should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Wiper Blade Check under Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and...

Page 303: ...ecure the wiper blade into place To replace the backglass mounted wiper blade do the following 1 Turn the rear wiper off 2 Pull the wiper away from the backglass 3 Pull up the release clip located at...

Page 304: ...You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 49 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting ac...

Page 305: ...in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number T...

Page 306: ...age 5 69 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 49 D DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transpor...

Page 307: ...height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction C...

Page 308: ...iameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description The service description indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire The load index can range from 1 to 279 Speed ratings range fro...

Page 309: ...Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 49 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 49 Intended Outboard Sidewall The sid...

Page 310: ...aximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Tread...

Page 311: ...your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at...

Page 312: ...tion intervals When towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground the vehicle s odometer will not record the miles generated while towing Keep a record of how many miles your vehicle was towe...

Page 313: ...on page 5 78 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tre...

Page 314: ...proper endurance handling speed rating load range traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by...

Page 315: ...idewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Hig...

Page 316: ...e highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sus...

Page 317: ...em only with new Saturn original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or...

Page 318: ...t the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the 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...

Page 319: ...tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a s...

Page 320: ...saxle 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 is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle...

Page 321: ...Lift the forward floor panel of the load floor cargo organizer 2 Remove the forward floor panel of the load floor cargo organizer and place it in the vehicle while you are removing the spare tire 5 7...

Page 322: ...3 Open the floor cargo organizer locks located on the top left and right corners of the organizer by pushing inward on them 4 Remove the load floor cargo organizer 5 80...

Page 323: ...ation about the compact spare tire 7 Remove the wing bolt on the jack and remove the jack and wheel wrench 8 Remove the Velcro straps holding the bag containing the wheel wrench Remove the wheel wrenc...

Page 324: ...wheel and place it 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...

Page 325: ...ion CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a ja...

Page 326: ...vehicle slips off the jack Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a flat tire Notice Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle The...

Page 327: ...s to the vehicle In an 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 o...

Page 328: ...Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque spec...

Page 329: ...ecure the bag to the jack 2 Install the jack in the driver s side panel of the rear cargo area and secure with the wingbolt 3 Remove the wheel stow rod from the upper left side of the floor compartmen...

Page 330: ...t spare tire on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your compact spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare tire is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 k...

Page 331: ...cetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage the vehicle too Do not use any of these products unless this...

Page 332: ...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 333: ...ult to see through 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 sur...

Page 334: ...n and durability 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 Do not wash your vehicle in the direct rays of...

Page 335: ...int finish Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint f...

Page 336: ...eels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is simila...

Page 337: ...ody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every sprin...

Page 338: ...eel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine...

Page 339: ...d the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts...

Page 340: ...heats 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 breakers in th...

Page 341: ...Door Locks Power Mirror Entry Control TURN Turn Lamps BCM Body Control Module Front Wipers Windows Sunroof RADIO IGN Radio Power Mirror Premium Radio Amplifier HVAC HVAC Control Head IGN 1 Instrument...

Page 342: ...RAKE Stop Lamps A C CLUTCH A C Clutch Relay Back Up Lamps 3 5L V6 L66 SUNROOF Sunroof Module RR WIPER Rear Wiper Relay FRT WIPER Front Wiper Relay IGN INJ Engine Ignition Module Fuel Injectors 2 2L L4...

Page 343: ...rn Relay LH HDLP Left Headlamp RH HDLP Right Headlamp INJECTORS 3 5L V6 L66 Fuel Injection PREM AUD Premium Radio Amplifier HTD SEATS Heated Seats Relays Usage COOL FAN HIGH Cooling Fan Motor High COO...

Page 344: ...Oil with Filter 2 2L L4 L61 3 5L V6 L66 5 0 quarts 4 5 quarts 4 7 L 4 3 L Fuel Tank 16 5 gallons 62 4 L Transaxle Automatic All wheel drive Automatic Two wheel drive Manual VTi Variable 4 1 quarts 4 5...

Page 345: ...Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 2L L4 L61 F Automatic Manual 0 045 inches 1 14 mm 3 5L V6 L66 U Automatic 0 043 inches 1 1 mm 5 103...

Page 346: ...NOTES 5 104...

Page 347: ...Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 9 Owner Checks and Services 6 10 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 11 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Recommended Fluid...

Page 348: ...g Your Maintenance Schedule We at Saturn want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we do not know exactly how you will drive it You may drive very short distances only a few tim...

Page 349: ...e your Saturn retailer do these jobs When you go to your Saturn retailer for your service needs you will know that Saturn trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine...

Page 350: ...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 CHANGE OIL SOON light appears certain...

Page 351: ...lation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 62 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional servi...

Page 352: ...25 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 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 on page 5...

Page 353: ...Emission Control Service V6 engine Replace timing belt normal service An Emission Control Service See footnote V6 engine Replace timing belt severe service An Emission Control Service See footnotes an...

Page 354: ...sembly fluid normal service See footnote m V6 engine Change rear drive module fluid severe service See footnote h V6 engine Change rear drive module fluid normal service V6 engine Inspect valve cleara...

Page 355: ...nd pressure cap and cleaning 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 t...

Page 356: ...vehicle is serviced after 100 000 miles 166 000 km and when the vehicle is serviced after each subsequent 50 000 miles 83 000 km n Severe service is when the vehicle is mainly driven under one or mor...

Page 357: ...re tire See Tires on page 5 62 for further details Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to turn the spare tire If it moves tighten it See Changing a Flat Tire on...

Page 358: ...rface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 23 if necessary Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition...

Page 359: ...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 360: ...e 5 15 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or...

Page 361: ...atch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Saturn Part No 21038869 or GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements o...

Page 362: ...er Engine Air Cleaner Filter 22676970 Engine Oil Filter 2 2L L4 L61 3 5L V6 L66 12579143 12582255 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 22665802 Spark Plugs 2 2L L4 L61 3 5L V6 L66 12569190 1258200...

Page 363: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 2L Four Cylinder L61 Engine 3 5L V6 L66 Engine 6 17...

Page 364: ...ces performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 can be added on the following record pages You shoul...

Page 365: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 19...

Page 366: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 20...

Page 367: ...ith Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 7 Reporting Safety Defects 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 8 Repo...

Page 368: ...ct 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 han...

Page 369: ...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 370: ...ve 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 Canada...

Page 371: ...esource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more detail...

Page 372: ...f you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles 16 km Emergency Tow Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer for warranty service or in the e...

Page 373: ...her modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor e...

Page 374: ...ss to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Reporting Safety...

Page 375: ...N 37174 1500 In Canada 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 Publicat...

Page 376: ...en prepare bulletins 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 rep...

Page 377: ...e 1 54 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 55 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 53 Where Are the Airbags 1 50 All Wheel Drive 5 51 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 12 AM 3 74 AM FM Radio 3 43 Anten...

Page 378: ...9 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 37 Before You Drive 3 62 Before You Go Off Roading 4 18 Brake Parking 2 23 System Warning Light 3 30 Brake Fluid 5 41 Brake Wear 5 43 Brakes 5 41 Braking 4 7 Braking...

Page 379: ...42 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 45 Child Restraints cont Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle...

Page 380: ...ications Ordering Information 7 9 D Daytime Running Lamps 3 17 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 3 40 Defensive Driving 4 3 Defogging and Defrosting 3 22 Delayed Locking 2 8 Dinghy Towing All Whee...

Page 381: ...y Error Messages 3 71 DVD Distortion 3 71 DVD Radio 3 66 DVD Radio Error Messages 3 71 E Electric Power Steering 4 12 Electrical System Add On Equipment 5 98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 98 Power Wind...

Page 382: ...e Speed 2 21 Five Speed Automatic and VTi Variable 2 18 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 75 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 77 Flat Tire Changing 5 78 Fluid Automatic Transaxle 5 25 Manual Transaxle 5 27 Windshield...

Page 383: ...king Lamps 5 56 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 Sidemarker Lamps 5 57 Headphones 3 63 Heated Seats 1 4 Heater 3 21 Height Adjuster Driver Seat 1 3 Highway Hypnosis 4 38 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 38 Hitches 4 58 Ho...

Page 384: ...LATCH System Child Restraints 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 42 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 10 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 25 Liftgate 2 10 Liftgate Lam...

Page 385: ...Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 Maintenance Schedule cont At Least Once a Month 6 11 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 9 Maintenance Record 6 18 Maintenan...

Page 386: ...line Owner Center 7 4 OnStar Personal Calling 2 36 OnStar Services 2 35 OnStar System 2 35 OnStar Virtual Advisor 2 36 Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads 4 18 Operation 3 21 Outlet...

Page 387: ...Theft Deterrent 3 72 Understanding Reception 3 74 RDS Messages 3 53 Rear Door Security Locks 2 9 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 25 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 62 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Be...

Page 388: ...fety Belt Pretensioners 1 28 Reminder Light 3 28 Safety Belts Care of 5 92 Driver Position 1 15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 15 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 14 Rear Safety Belt Co...

Page 389: ...ock Release 2 20 Shift Speeds 2 22 Shifting Into Park P 2 24 Shifting Out of Park P 2 26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 17 Skidding 4 17 Snow Plow 4 54 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 4 34 Special Fabr...

Page 390: ...71 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 2 17 Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Torque Lock 2 25 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 58 Towing Loading Your Vehicle 4 49 Recreational Vehicle...

Page 391: ...Identification Label 5 97 Vehicle Storage 5 45 Vehicles Equipped with VTi Variable Transmission 4 45 Vehicles with Manual Door Locks 2 11 Vehicles with Power Door Locks 2 11 Video Screen 3 65 Visor V...

Page 392: ...Safety Belts Work 1 11 Window Lock Out 2 12 Windows 2 11 Manual 2 11 Power 2 12 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 60 Fuses 5 98 Windshield Wiper Lever 3 9 Winter D...

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