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CAUTION:

Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets
in a vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.

Manual Windows

If your vehicle has manual windows, use the
window crank to open and close each window.

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Содержание 2007 Ion

Страница 1: ...hicle 104 Mirrors 122 OnStar System 129 Storage Areas 133 Sunroof 135 Instrument Panel 137 Instrument Panel Overview 140 Climate Controls 155 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 163 Message Center 182 Audio System s 186 Driving Your Vehicle 217 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 218 Towing 256 Service and Appearance Care 267 Service 270 Fuel 272 Checking Things Under the Hood 278 Headlamp Aimi...

Страница 2: ...e Care 366 Vehicle Identification 374 Electrical System 375 Capacities and Specifications 384 Maintenance Schedule 387 Maintenance Schedule 388 Customer Assistance Information 409 Customer Assistance and Information 410 Reporting Safety Defects 424 Index 427 2 ...

Страница 3: ...red without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your retailer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual fro...

Страница 4: ... and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people 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 you do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash throu...

Страница 5: ...o 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 describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator reference the f...

Страница 6: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle 6 ...

Страница 7: ...xtender 40 Child Restraints 41 Older Children 41 Infants and Young Children 44 Child Restraint Systems 47 Where to Put the Restraint 52 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 53 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 61 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 64 Airbag System 68 Where Are the Airbags 71 When Should an Airbag Inflate 73 What Makes an Airbag Inf...

Страница 8: ...dden 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 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 the seat is locked in place 8 ...

Страница 9: ...d repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height To lower the seat move the lever downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature the knob is located on the front of the driver seat lower cushion on the inboard side Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support 9 ...

Страница 10: ...dal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving 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 push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked Your seats have manual reclining seatbacks The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the...

Страница 11: ...er to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 11 ...

Страница 12: ...Even if you buckle up your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job 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 CAUTION Continued 12 ...

Страница 13: ...ries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 1...

Страница 14: ...cts such as skis be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag In a crash an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person This could cause severe injury or even death Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate For more information see Where Are the Airbags on page 71 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 250 CAUTION Things you put on this seatback can strike and injur...

Страница 15: ...e bar Try to move the seat with your body to make sure it is locked into place 3 Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seat forward until the seatback disengages 4 Release the recliner lever and fold the seat forward until it locks in the folded position Pull up on the seatback to be sure it is locked 15 ...

Страница 16: ...n a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat You can fold either side of the rear seatback down for more cargo space To lower the rear seatback follow these steps 1 Open the trunk and pull one or both of t...

Страница 17: ...TION 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 pull forward on the top of the seatback at the area of the latch to be sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be s...

Страница 18: ...some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your saf...

Страница 19: ... Reminder Light on page 166 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 166 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here is why They work You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a crash you do not know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most...

Страница 20: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 20 ...

Страница 21: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 21 ...

Страница 22: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 22 ...

Страница 23: ... system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in an acc...

Страница 24: ...ion First you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We will start with the driver position Driver Position Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here is how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted T...

Страница 25: ...age 40 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 If your vehicle is a sedan move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Sedan on page 31 6...

Страница 26: ... 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 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 or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 26 ...

Страница 27: ...too loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 27 ...

Страница 28: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 28 ...

Страница 29: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 29 ...

Страница 30: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your retailer to fix it 30 ...

Страница 31: ...ight so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Incorrect positioning of the shoulder belt can reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt To move it down press the release button A and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up o...

Страница 32: ... more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 24 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If yo...

Страница 33: ... thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back sl...

Страница 34: ...buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position 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 does let it go back all the way and start again Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part ti...

Страница 35: ...cause serious or even 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 or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too mu...

Страница 36: ...Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head 36 ...

Страница 37: ...s about how to fold the rear seatback 2 Remove the guide located on the trim behind the seatback from its storage clip Pull the guide around the rear 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 push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 3 Return the rear seatback to its upright ...

Страница 38: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 5 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 38 ...

Страница 39: ...ody are best able to take belt restraining forces 6 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 33 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Fold down the rear seatbacks Store the guides on their storage clips Lift the rear seatba...

Страница 40: ...r safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 85 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your retailer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not ...

Страница 41: ...e or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike ot...

Страница 42: ... so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 36 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on th...

Страница 43: ... this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the 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 43 ...

Страница 44: ...eave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby i...

Страница 45: ...gs plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 45 ...

Страница 46: ...nt will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck ...

Страница 47: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a...

Страница 48: ... of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 48 ...

Страница 49: ...raint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner To help reduce injuries an add on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle With built in or add on child restraints the child has to be secured within the child restraint When choosing an add on child restraint be sure the child restraint is desig...

Страница 50: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 53 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and t...

Страница 51: ...s that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with tha...

Страница 52: ...r killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an ...

Страница 53: ... the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use t...

Страница 54: ... top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B ...

Страница 55: ...nited States some child restraints also have a top tether Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top te...

Страница 56: ...tion has exposed metal lower anchors in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion For coupe models each rear outboard seating position has exposed metal lower anchors in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion To assist you in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover Rear Seat Coupe 56 ...

Страница 57: ... of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached There is no place to attach the top tether in this position Accident statistics ...

Страница 58: ...cle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or o...

Страница 59: ...contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lo...

Страница 60: ...chor 2 3 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position...

Страница 61: ...and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 53 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and should...

Страница 62: ...o the buckle This means you are using the correct buckle Also make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 62 ...

Страница 63: ...turer recommends using a top tether attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 53 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor disconnect i...

Страница 64: ...tant safety information A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a 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...

Страница 65: ...nt has a top tether You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 77 We recommend that rear facing child restraints be ...

Страница 66: ... belt Make sure the release 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 66 ...

Страница 67: ...as been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seat...

Страница 68: ...nd right front passenger s window Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag But these airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety be...

Страница 69: ...your vehicle They are not designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Both frontal and side impact airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you are too close to an inflating airbag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could ser...

Страница 70: ...them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 41 or Infants and Young Children on page 44 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tell...

Страница 71: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 71 ...

Страница 72: ... the person seated directly behind the driver it is in the ceiling above the side windows If your vehicle has a roof mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger it is in the ceiling above the side windows 72 ...

Страница 73: ...ating side impact airbag will be blocked The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear When Should an Airbag Inflate The driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a vari...

Страница 74: ...ent crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Frontal airbags driver and...

Страница 75: ...ar the side windows How Does an Airbag 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 occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over t...

Страница 76: ... inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be 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 should get out as soon as it is safe ...

Страница 77: ...ly qualified technicians work on the airbag system Improper service can mean that the airbag system will not work properly See your retailer for service Passenger Sensing System If your vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations then your vehicle has a passenger sensing system The passenger airbag status indicator on the instrument panel will be visible when you turn...

Страница 78: ...ear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a 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...

Страница 79: ...er seat A right front passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time The right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator on t...

Страница 80: ...irbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should...

Страница 81: ...thing may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 167 for more on this including important safety information 81 ...

Страница 82: ...d into the seat If this happens the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will be lit The system should resume normal operation after the seat is allowed to dry If the system operates incorrectly after the seat has dried have your retailer check the system CAUTION Stowing of articles under the passenger s seat or between the p...

Страница 83: ...Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal they may keep the airbag system from working properly Also the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors If you h...

Страница 84: ... in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 410 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint 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 belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have...

Страница 85: ...ct airbags if equipped Do not open or break the airbag coverings Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected an...

Страница 86: ...ag system parts See the part about the airbag system earlier in this manual If the frontal airbags inflate you will need to replace the driver s and right front passengers safety belt retractor assembly Be sure to do so Then the new retractor assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision After a crash you may need to replace the driver and front passenger s safety belt retractor assemb...

Страница 87: ...rs 102 Theft Deterrent Systems 103 Content Theft Deterrent 103 Passlock 103 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 104 New Vehicle Break In 104 Ignition Positions 105 Retained Accessory Power RAP 108 Starting the Engine 108 Automatic Transaxle Operation 110 Manual Transaxle Operation 112 Parking Brake 115 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 116 Shifting Out of Park P 118 Parking Your Vehicle Man...

Страница 88: ...w Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display 125 Outside Remote Control Mirror 128 Outside Power Mirrors 128 Outside Convex Mirror 129 OnStar System 129 Storage Areas 133 Glove Box 133 Cupholder s 133 Center Console Storage Area 133 Roof Rack System 134 Convenience Net 134 Sunroof 135 Section 2 Features and Controls 88 ...

Страница 89: ...ould be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 89 ...

Страница 90: ... 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device ...

Страница 91: ... Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 91 If you are still having trouble see your retailer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation With this feature you can lock and unlock the doors or the trunk from about 26 feet 8 m away using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter supplied with your vehicle Q Lock Press this symbo...

Страница 92: ... approximately one second to open the trunk If the vehicle s speed is faster than 2 mph 3 km h the trunk will not open when this button is pressed The RKE transmitter is used to arm disarm the theft deterrent system The system will arm when the lock button on the RKE transmitter pressed The system will disarm when the unlock button is pressed Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmi...

Страница 93: ...tice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Use a flat thin object to pry open the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separated use a toothpick pen cap or similar object to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover in...

Страница 94: ...ued CAUTION Continued 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 your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There a...

Страница 95: ...ive seconds when the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is used to lock the vehicle If any door is open when locking the vehicle three chimes will be heard signaling that the delayed locking feature is active Five seconds after the last door is closed all of the doors will lock and the parking lamps will flash To cancel the delay and lock the doors immediately press the...

Страница 96: ...ice To turn the automatic door unlocking feature on or off do the following 1 Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off and all of the doors closed 2 Press and hold the power door lock button in the unlock position until the horn chirps twice Rear Door Security Locks Sedan Your vehicle has rear door security locks These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside The rear doo...

Страница 97: ...s the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is open all the doors will lock and the driver s door will unlock Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle The lockout protection can be overridden by pressing and holding the power door lock in the lock position for three seconds Rear Doors Coupe Your vehicle has a driver s and passenger s side ...

Страница 98: ...iousness and even death CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See...

Страница 99: ...Notice Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk enabling them to open the trunk from the inside There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located on the inside of the trunk lid This handle w...

Страница 100: ...e overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Manual Windows If your vehicle has manual windows use the window crank to open and close each window 100 ...

Страница 101: ...hicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seats use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows If your vehicle has power windows swit...

Страница 102: ...to normal window operation Sun Visors To block out glare swing down the sun visors You can also swing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirrors Your sun visors may have vanity mirrors If so the driver s mirror is covered Lift the cover to expose the mirror Passenger Visor Safety Belt Clip Coupe If you have a coupe the sun visor on the passenger s side of the vehicle has a clip This clip is designed to...

Страница 103: ... ignition is turned off and the driver s door has been opened and closed If the lock button on the transmitter is pressed before the minute has passed the system will arm immediately The system will disarm when the unlock button is pressed If you accidentally set off the alarm when entering exiting the vehicle you can shut it off by pressing any button on the RKE transmitter other than the panic a...

Страница 104: ...r service Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts Do not exceed 5 000 engine rpm Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid ma...

Страница 105: ...cks your steering column It is a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK If you have an automatic transaxle the ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK P CAUTION If you have a manual transaxle removing the key from the ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to stee...

Страница 106: ...lease the key The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving A warning tone will sound if you open the driver s door while in LOCK or ACC when the key has not been removed from the ignition Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle a chime will sound when ...

Страница 107: ...tery or low voltage battery 1 Make sure the shift lever is in PARK P 2 Using a tool pry off the cover from the bottom of the steering column 3 Place your finger into the access hole and locate the plunger 4 Press and hold the plunger toward the driver s door while turning the ignition key to LOCK Remove the key Have your vehicle serviced at your retailer as soon as possible 107 ...

Страница 108: ...ansaxle The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that is a safety feature Starting Procedure 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine...

Страница 109: ...n Do not run your engine at high speed when it is 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 the engine still will not start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicl...

Страница 110: ...ous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll 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 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...

Страница 111: ...ty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 249 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being tow...

Страница 112: ... upshifting or downshifting occurs while driving up steep hills this position can be used to prevent repetitive types of shifts You might choose INTERMEDIATE I instead of DRIVE D when driving on hilly winding roads and when towing a trailer so that there is less shifting between gears LOW L This position reduces vehicle speed more than INTERMEDIATE I without actually using your brakes You can use ...

Страница 113: ...ly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL NEUTRAL Use this position when you start or idle your engine REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while ...

Страница 114: ...ift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions let you For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on If you accelerate and decelerate quickly it is normal for the light to come on briefly Ignore the light when you downshift Notice If you skip more than one gear when you downshift or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while d...

Страница 115: ...Brake System Warning Light on page 170 To release the parking 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 parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fu...

Страница 116: ... To be sure your vehicle will 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 259 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P by holding the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Re...

Страница 117: ...without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque ...

Страница 118: ...functional except in the case of a dead battery or low voltage less than 9 volt battery If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle Before leaving your ...

Страница 119: ...Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 119 ...

Страница 120: ...ehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any ...

Страница 121: ...ng Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 244 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll 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 or others could be injured To...

Страница 122: ...ff This is the on off button Temperature and Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the comp temp display on or off If the display reads CAL the compass needs to be calibrated See the information following on calibration To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following 1 Press and hold the on off button for approximately four seconds until either a...

Страница 123: ...mirror is in automatic dimming mode 2 Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing and holding the on off button for approximately six seconds until the green indicator light turns off Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration from time to time In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed push in the on off button for ap...

Страница 124: ...d true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until a zone number appears in the display The compass is now in zone mode 3 Keep pressing the on off button until the desired...

Страница 125: ...n Briefly press this button to turn the display on or off Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the compass temperature button Pressing the compass temperature button once briefly will toggle the display reading on and off To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius press and hold the compass temperature button for approximately three seconds unti...

Страница 126: ...riving in the vehicle After approximately five seconds the display does not show a compass heading N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In ...

Страница 127: ...s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the compass temperature button for six seconds until a zone number appears in the display 3 Press the compass temperature button on the bottom...

Страница 128: ...oor The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle while you are sitting in a comfortable driving position To adjust the passenger s outside mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you Outside Power Mirrors The controls are located on the driver s door armrest Move the selector switch to the left or right to ch...

Страница 129: ...o makes things appear farther away than they really are OnStar System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If your airbags deploy the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location If you lock your k...

Страница 130: ...s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar com OnStar Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar the Safe Sound Plan or the Directions Connections Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase You can extend this plan beyond the first year or upgrade to the Directions Connections Plan For more information press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor Some OnStar services such as Re...

Страница 131: ...eak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location based weather local traffic reports and stock quotes By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands you can browse through the various topics See the O...

Страница 132: ...r has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area OnStar service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage network capacity and reception when the service is needed and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service Not all services are available everywhere particularly in remote or e...

Страница 133: ...ways press the blue OnStar button to confirm that your OnStar equipment is active Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling back on the lever Close the glove box with a firm push Cupholder s Your vehicle may have cupholders between the rear seats Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console storage area between the front seats It contains a storage area for small items...

Страница 134: ...the luggage carrier that weighs more than 100 lbs 45 kg or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails making sure to fasten it securely Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehic...

Страница 135: ...e vent position Press and hold the switch rearward a second time to open the sunroof If the sunshade is closed it will open automatically when the sunroof is opened To close the sunroof press the switch forward and hold it until the sunroof is closed The sunroof will stop if the switch is released Close the sunshade by hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an e...

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Страница 137: ... Outlet s 153 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 154 Climate Controls 155 Climate Control System Without Air Conditioning 155 Climate Control System With Air Conditioning 157 Outlet Adjustment 160 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 161 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 163 Instrument Panel Cluster 164 Speedometer and Odometer 165 Trip Odometer 165 Tachometer 165 Safety Belt Reminder Light 166 Passeng...

Страница 138: ...eck Gage Message 184 Power Steering Message 184 Trunk Ajar Warning Message 184 Check Gas Cap Message 185 Low Fuel Warning Message 185 Error Message 185 Audio System s 186 Setting the Time Without Date Display 187 Setting the Time With Date Display 188 Radio with CD Base 190 Radio with CD MP3 195 Using an MP3 205 XM Radio Messages 212 Radio Reception 214 Care of Your CDs 215 Care of the CD Player 2...

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Страница 140: ...Instrument Panel Overview 140 ...

Страница 141: ...tem ETS on page 226 I Audio System See Audio System s on page 186 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 279 K Trunk Release Button See Trunk on page 98 L Fog Lamp If Equipped Dimmer Switch See Fog Lamps on page 152 and Instrument Panel Brightness on page 152 M Cruise Control Switches See Cruise Control on page 147 N Climate Control System See Climate Control System Without Air Conditioning on pa...

Страница 142: ...hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals do not work The hazard warning flashers work no matter what position the key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition switch Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the...

Страница 143: ...e wheel to a comfortable position and raise the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamps Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash to Pass Feature For additional information on the exterior lamps see Headlamps on page 150 143 ...

Страница 144: ...lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal 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 t...

Страница 145: ... want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you until the high beam headlamps come on then release the lever to turn them off Windshield Washer CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision L Washer Fluid Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to operat...

Страница 146: ...et a delay between wipes Turn the end of the lever to set the length of the delay 6 Low Speed Put the lever in this position for slow steady wiping cycles 1 High Speed Put the lever in this position for rapid wiping cycles Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield gently loosen or thaw them If the blades do become damaged install new...

Страница 147: ... roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be s...

Страница 148: ... applied the cruise control shuts off If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Enhanced Traction System ETS begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 226 When road conditions allow the cruise control can be used again Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake ...

Страница 149: ...ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up stee...

Страница 150: ... activates the automatic headlamp system AUTO Automatic If the vehicle has automatic headlamps turning the control to this position puts the headlamps in automatic mode AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker...

Страница 151: ...lamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps will not be on The instrument panel back lighting will not be on either When the exterior lamp band is turned to the headlamp position the headlamps will come on The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on When the headlamps are turned off the regular lamps will go off and the turn signal lamps will come on Automatic H...

Страница 152: ...will come on when the fog lamps are on The fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps come on When the high beam headlamps go off the fog lamps will come on again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights The thumbwheel for this feature is located...

Страница 153: ...it Map Lamps These lamps are located on the headliner above the rearview mirror To turn the lamps on press the lens Press the lens again to turn them off Battery Run Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery saver feature designed to protect the vehicle s battery When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off...

Страница 154: ...covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it is ready for use it will pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter ...

Страница 155: ...er air to the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield The left knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section A Fan Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed In any setting other than off the f...

Страница 156: ...dshield with some air directed to the side window outlets and the floor outlets Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN Rear Press the button to turn the rear window defogger on or off Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible An indicator light abov...

Страница 157: ... the floor outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield The left knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section A Fan Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to...

Страница 158: ... fogging is experienced select the defrost mode Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off When this button is pressed an indicator light above the button will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated On hot days open the windows to let hot inside air escape then close them This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down I...

Страница 159: ...ture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly For best results clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting Turn the left knob to select the defog or defrost mode Defog This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets and half to the floor outlets When you select this mode the system runs the...

Страница 160: ...so be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not 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 outle...

Страница 161: ...e Scheduled Maintenance on page 391 for replacement intervals See your retailer for details on changing the filter To find out what type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 404 To access the passenger compartment air filter you must go through the glove box 1 Open the glove box and remove all articles from the inside 2 Locate the doorstop insulators on each side of th...

Страница 162: ...the back of the glove box and raising the tab until the door can be opened downward 5 Remove the filter by sliding it out of the housing 6 Install the new filter with the AIR FLOW arrow pointing downward Reverse Steps 1 through 5 making sure the glove box door snaps back into place 162 ...

Страница 163: ... are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on as you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may...

Страница 164: ...igned to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 164 ...

Страница 165: ...le needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then that will be done If not it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed If the mileage is unknown the label should then indicate previous mileage unknown Trip Odometer Your trip odometer shows how far your...

Страница 166: ...s already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 77 for more information The passenger safety belt lig...

Страница 167: ...ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate wi...

Страница 168: ...tal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the bac...

Страница 169: ... has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 77 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your retailer for service CAUTION If the off indicator and the airbag read...

Страница 170: ...radio and climate control system Have your vehicle serviced right away Up Shift Light Your vehicle may have an up shift light When this light comes on you should shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions allow you to This light is located in your instrument panel cluster to the left of the speedometer See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 112 for more information Brake ...

Страница 171: ...ave a brake problem The BRAKE light will also come on to indicate a low brake fluid level See Brakes on page 308 for more information If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop Make sure the parking brake is fully released Turn the ignition off an...

Страница 172: ...afe to do so 2 Be sure the vehicle is in PARK P 3 Turn off the ignition 4 Then restart the engine If the light remains on after resetting the system or comes on again while driving your vehicle needs service If the ABS light is on but the regular brake system warning light is not on the anti lock brakes are not working properly but the regular brakes are still functioning Have your vehicle service...

Страница 173: ...re steep grades and towing your vehicle may experience more transaxle shifting to avoid engine coolant overheating This is temporary and normal under these conditions This does not require engine or transaxle service If your engine control system detects a failure in the engine coolant temperature circuit the malfunction indicator lamp light will come on The coolant gage may read all the way hot o...

Страница 174: ...cian in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile the emission controls might not work as well your vehicle s fuel economy might not be as good and the engine might not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust intake or fue...

Страница 175: ...e may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash...

Страница 176: ...ld turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 272 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions...

Страница 177: ...mpletely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspecti...

Страница 178: ...ck of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Passlock Warning Light Your vehicle has a Passlock theft deterrent system With this system the security light will flash as you open the door if your ignition is off For more information see Passlock on page 103 Re...

Страница 179: ...e for diagnosis and repair Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 145 Fuel Gage When the ignition is on the fuel gage on the right tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank When the indicator nears empty the LOW FUEL message will come on You still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon Se...

Страница 180: ...or 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 a corner or speed up The gage takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and will go back to empty when you turn the ignition off For your fuel tank capacity see Capacities and Specificati...

Страница 181: ... each side of the gage These lights are used to indicate three different engine rpm levels The default setting for the lower pair of lights is 4 400 rpm the middle pair of lights is 5 600 rpm and the top pair of lights is 6 200 rpm These settings can be adjusted by turning the stem behind each light To have the light pair come on at a higher rpm level turn the stem counterclockwise To have the lig...

Страница 182: ... French To change the language do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press the trip reset button until the current language of ENGLISH or FRENCH is displayed 3 Press and hold the trip reset button for several seconds until the language is changed 4 Press the trip reset button to return to the odometer display Low Traction Message If your vehicle has an enhanced traction system ETS this LOW TRA...

Страница 183: ...ormation Transaxle Fluid Hot Message If the TRANS HOT message is displayed the automatic transaxle fluid may be overheating See Engine Overheating on page 297 for more information Change Engine Oil Message When the CHG OIL message is displayed it means that service is required for your vehicle See Scheduled Maintenance on page 391 and Engine Oil on page 283 for more information 183 ...

Страница 184: ...he COOLANT message displayed in the message center and the Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on your instrument panel in the red zone could cause your vehicle to overheat See Engine Overheating on page 297 Your vehicle could be damaged and the damages might not be covered by your warranty Power Steering Message If the PWR STR message is displayed a problem has been detected with the electric power s...

Страница 185: ... 5 5 liters of fuel left A chime will also sound to alert you to this message You should refuel your vehicle immediately When the fuel tank is filled to more than 3 3 gallons 11 5 liters this message will no longer be displayed Error Message When the ERROR message is displayed there is a problem with your odometer system See your retailer for service and repair if this message is displayed 185 ...

Страница 186: ...if the vehicle has them CAUTION This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive avoid engaging in extended searching while driving Keeping your mind on the drive is important f...

Страница 187: ...tem can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 108 for more information Setting the Time Without Date Display If your vehicle has an AM FM base radio with a single CD player and preset buttons numbered one through six the radio has a clock button for setting the time You can set the time by following these steps 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC acces...

Страница 188: ...e ignition key to ACC accessory or RUN Press the power knob located in the center of the radio to turn the radio on 2 Press the clock button and the HR MIN MM DD YYYY hour minute month day and year displays 3 Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels that you want to change Every time the pushbutton is pressed again the time or the date if selected increases by one Another way to in...

Страница 189: ...rrow or REV reverse button or turn the tune knob located on the upper right side of the radio The date does not automatically display To see the date press the MENU button and then the clock button while the radio is on The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the d...

Страница 190: ...tion f Tune Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for a few seconds until a beep sounds The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning The radio only seeks and scans ...

Страница 191: ...frequency is weak or if there is static decrease the treble EQ Equalization Press this button to adjust BASS and TREBLE Settings Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL FADE Balance Fade To adjust the balance or fade press this button or the tune knob until the desired speaker control label appears on the display Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the setting Radio Messages...

Страница 192: ...it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen Notice If a label is added to a CD or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs the CD player could be damaged While using the CD player use only CDs in good con...

Страница 193: ...th repeat one track can be repeated played over and over To repeat the track you are listening to press and release the RPT button An arrow symbol appears on the display Press RPT again to turn off repeat play 4 Information Press this button to switch the display between the track number elapsed time of the track and the time When the ignition is off press this button to display the time BAND Pres...

Страница 194: ...sage write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate This is not an audio output do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack You can however connect an external audio device such as an iPod laptop computer MP3 player CD changer...

Страница 195: ...ice continues playing so you may want to stop it or power it off CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing Press this button again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux displays Radio with CD MP3 Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RD...

Страница 196: ... service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM In the U S at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 or in Canada at www xmradio ca or call 1 877 GET XMSR 438 9677 Playing the Radio O Power Volume Press this knob to turn the system on and off Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume Finding a Station BAND Press...

Страница 197: ...s button and steering wheel controls if equipped See Defensive Driving on page 218 FAV Favorites A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station frequency labels and by using the radio favorites page button FAV button Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites each having six favorite stations available per p...

Страница 198: ...adjust bass midrange or treble press the tune knob until the tone control labels appear on the display Continue pressing to highlight the desired label or press the pushbutton positioned under the desired label Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted setting You can also adjust the highlighted setting by pressing either the SEEK FWD forward or REV reverse button ...

Страница 199: ...seconds A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position press the tune knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds Finding a Category CAT Station CAT Category The CAT button is used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode To find XM channels within a desired category perform the following 1 Press ...

Страница 200: ...Add label when a removed category is displayed or by pressing the pushbutton under the Restore All label The radio does not allow you to remove or add categories while the vehicle is moving faster than five mph eight km h Radio Messages Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If Calibration Error displays it means that the radio has not been configu...

Страница 201: ... CD starts playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the CD symbol appears on the CD As each new track starts to play the track number appears on the display The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced du...

Страница 202: ... The CD can be removed If the CD is not removed after several seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player and begins playing For the Six Disc CD player press and hold the eject button for two seconds to eject all discs f Tune Turn this knob to select tracks on the CD currently playing SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have p...

Страница 203: ...inside the radio for future listening CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD icon and track number appears on the display when a CD is in the player Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate You can connect an external audio device such as a portable audio player to the auxiliary input jack for use ...

Страница 204: ...age write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate This is not an audio output do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack You can however connect an external audio device such as an iPod laptop computer MP3 player CD changer ...

Страница 205: ...nected portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Input Device Found displays Using an MP3 MP3 CD R or CD RW Disc The radio plays MP3 files that were recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates 32 kbps 40 kbps 56 kbps 64 kbps 80 kbps 96 kbps 112 kbps 128 kbps 160 kbps 192 kbps 224 kbps 256 kbps and 320 kbps or a variable b...

Страница 206: ...ize the length of the file folder or playlist names Long file folder or playlist names or a combination of a large number of files and folders or playlists can cause the player to be unable to play up to the maximum number of files folders playlists or sessions If you wish to play a large number of files folders playlists or sessions minimize the length of the file folder or playlist name Long nam...

Страница 207: ... displaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT When the CD R contains only playlists and compressed audio files but no folders all files are located under the root folder The folder down and the folder up buttons search playlists Px first and then goes to the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD R are...

Страница 208: ...e CD R should begin playing If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD R in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD R starts to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the track number and song title displays The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CD Rs with an adapter ring Full si...

Страница 209: ...n Z EJECT Press the CD eject button to eject CD R s To eject the CD R that is currently playing press and release this button A beep will sound and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD R can be removed If the CD R is not removed after several seconds the CD R automatically pulls back into the player and begins playing For the Six Disc CD player press and hold...

Страница 210: ...ear sound at a reduced volume Release this button to resume playing the file The elapsed time of the file displays RDM Random With the random setting MP3 files on the CD R can be played in random rather than sequential order on one CD R or all discs in a six disc CD player To use random do one of the following 1 To play MP3 files in random order from the CD R that is currently playing press the pu...

Страница 211: ...ontinue pressing either button until the desired artist displays To change from playback by artist to playback by album press the pushbutton located below the Sort By label From the sort screen push one of the buttons below the album button Press the pushbutton below the back label to return to the main music navigator screen The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs ...

Страница 212: ... the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel Channel Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer a...

Страница 213: ...r security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message appears after having your vehicle serviced check with your retailer XM Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown Radio ID not known should only be if hardware failure If this m...

Страница 214: ...gnals reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to fa...

Страница 215: ...e of the CD Player Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players because the lens of the CD optics can become contaminated by lubricants Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent replace it Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to t...

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Страница 217: ...ss of Control 233 Racing or Other Competitive Driving 234 Driving at Night 234 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 236 City Driving 239 Freeway Driving 240 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 241 Highway Hypnosis 242 Hill and Mountain Roads 242 Winter Driving 244 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 249 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 250 Loading Your Vehicle 250 Towing 256 Towing Your Vehic...

Страница 218: ... pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and...

Страница 219: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol 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 But what if people do Ho...

Страница 220: ... drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal l...

Страница 221: ...t answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate 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 system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the b...

Страница 222: ...decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and ...

Страница 223: ...s 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 will be harder to push Adding non Saturn accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 270 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle may have the Anti Lock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic...

Страница 224: ...f one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking p...

Страница 225: ...t reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle cannot respond to your 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 not have ABS use a squeeze braking techn...

Страница 226: ...gain you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control on page 147 The ETS operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you have chosen so you should use the lower gears only when necessary The ETS automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle The light on the traction control button will also come ...

Страница 227: ...time but when one of the front wheels loses traction this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Steering Electric Power Steering If the engine stalls while you are driving the power steering assist system will continue to operate until you are able to stop the vehicle If you lose power steering assist because the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take muc...

Страница 228: ...ace the angle at which the curve is banked and your vehicle s speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have 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 ...

Страница 229: ...odifications on page 270 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you cannot there i...

Страница 230: ...ason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your v...

Страница 231: ...he sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass providing the road ahea...

Страница 232: ...shoulder and check the blind spot Check your vehicle s 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 of the passed vehicle to see its front in your vehicle s inside mirror activate the right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your vehicle s passenger side outside mir...

Страница 233: ... in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you have the Enhanced Traction System ETS remember It helps to avoid only the acceleration skid See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 226 If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the system is off then an acceleration skid i...

Страница 234: ...n steadily when you have to stop suddenly As long as the wheels are rolling you will have steering control Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving After reviewing your warranty book please see the GM Performance Parts website or catalog and contact the race sanctioning bodies for example Sports Car Club of America...

Страница 235: ...adlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much ...

Страница 236: ...ly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid res...

Страница 237: ... vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning...

Страница 238: ...f this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by roa...

Страница 239: ...ity 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 Freeway Driving on page 240 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 ...

Страница 240: ...ave a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your...

Страница 241: ...comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your 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 experts at Saturn retailers all across the United States and Canada They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things y...

Страница 242: ... 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 ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a...

Страница 243: ...st the brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go dow...

Страница 244: ...thing in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter You may want to put winter emergency supplies...

Страница 245: ...s include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You will have a lot less tr...

Страница 246: ...ion If you have the Enhanced Traction System ETS it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even if your vehicle has ETS you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions Under certain conditions you may want to turn the ETS off such as when driving through deep snow and loose gravel to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds See Enhance...

Страница 247: ... patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun cannot reach such as around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the 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 ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught i...

Страница 248: ...he base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push th...

Страница 249: ...ut you must use caution If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System ETS the ETS can often help to free a stuck vehicle See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 226 If the stuck condition is too severe for the ETS to free the vehicle turn the ETS off and use the rocking method CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the...

Страница 250: ...be towed out If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 256 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loa...

Страница 251: ...capacity weight B in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the tire size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 328 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 337 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle ...

Страница 252: ...ill be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be tr...

Страница 253: ...pant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 253 ...

Страница 254: ...ined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s maximum vehicle capacity weight Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and tongu...

Страница 255: ... packages or anything else are put inside the vehicle they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure 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 eve...

Страница 256: ... wheels on the 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 in this section Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s reco...

Страница 257: ... remove the IP BATT 2 fuse 41 from the engine compartment fuse block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 378 for more information Once you have reached your destination be sure to replace this fuse back into its original location Notice If you exceed 65 mph 105 km h while towing your vehicle it could be damaged Never exceed 65 mph 105 km h while towing your vehicle Notice Towing your vehicle...

Страница 258: ...cle on a flatbed truck To tow your vehicle from the front with two wheels on the ground do the following 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 If you have an automatic transaxle shift the transaxle to PARK P If you have a manual transaxle shift the vehicle to SECOND 2 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device design...

Страница 259: ... it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be u...

Страница 260: ... of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Do not drive 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 Do not tow a trailer when the outside temperature is above 100 F 38 C Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the tra...

Страница 261: ...ay carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 250 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you are using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer we...

Страница 262: ...later when you remove the hitch If you do not seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 120 Dirt and water can too Safety 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 separated from the hi...

Страница 263: ... lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pa...

Страница 264: ...nes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving on Grades Notice Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles 9 6 km Extended h...

Страница 265: ...ng downhill turn your wheels into the curb 2 Have someone place chocks behind the trailer wheels 3 When the chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK P for an automatic transaxle or REVERSE R for a manual transaxle 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parki...

Страница 266: ... covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you are trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions See Engine Overheating on page 297 Changing a Tire When ...

Страница 267: ...ne Air Cleaner Filter 290 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 292 Manual Transaxle Fluid 293 Hydraulic Clutch 293 Engine Coolant 293 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 297 Engine Overheating 297 Cooling System 300 Windshield Washer Fluid 307 Brakes 308 Battery 311 Jump Starting 312 Headlamp Aiming 318 Bulb Replacement 318 Halogen Bulbs 318 Headlamps Coupe 319 Headlamps Sedan 320 Front Turn Signal Parking and D...

Страница 268: ...emoving the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 356 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 362 Compact Spare Tire 365 Appearance Care 366 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 366 Fabric Carpet 367 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 368 Care of Safety Belts 369 Weatherstrips 369 Washing Your Vehicle 369 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 370 Finish Care 370 Windshield and Wiper Blades...

Страница 269: ...ment 375 Windshield Wiper Fuses 375 Power Windows and Other Power Options 375 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 375 Floor Console Fuse Block 376 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 378 Capacities and Specifications 384 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care 269 ...

Страница 270: ... and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like anti lock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty Saturn accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your Saturn ...

Страница 271: ...to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you w...

Страница 272: ...our vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance Saturn recommends the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies your vehicle s engine The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 374 Gasoline Oc...

Страница 273: ...urn recommends against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 273 for additional information California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle...

Страница 274: ...can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such...

Страница 275: ...way from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise The fuel cap has a...

Страница 276: ...he diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 174 In addition the CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed in the Message Center if the fuel cap is not properly reinstalled See Check Gas Cap Message on page 185 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts whi...

Страница 277: ...o you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Bring the fill 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...

Страница 278: ... clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 278 ...

Страница 279: ...nder the center of the hood above the grille to the right to disengage it 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then just let t...

Страница 280: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 2L L4 engine 2 4L L4 engine similar here is what you will see 280 ...

Страница 281: ...ing Fan Out of View See Cooling System on page 300 E Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 308 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 293 F Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 378 G Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 312 H Engine Coolant Surge Tank See Engine Coolant on page 293 I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding ...

Страница 282: ...When you open the hood on the 2 0L L4 Supercharged engine here is what you will see 282 ...

Страница 283: ... Tank See Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 297 J Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 307 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the 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 handle is a yellow loop Se...

Страница 284: ...4 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 280 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are thro...

Страница 285: ...ils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identif...

Страница 286: ...r cold starting and better protection for the engine at extremely low temperatures For Vehicles with the 2 0L L4 Supercharged Engine Only Look for two things GM4718M Your vehicle s engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M such as Mobil 1 or equivalent Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic However not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard Look for and us...

Страница 287: ...er and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM4718M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Your vehicle s engine is filled at the factory with a synthetic oil which meets all requirements for your vehicle Substitute Engine Oil When adding oil to maintain engine oil level oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available You can add substitute o...

Страница 288: ...are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine Saturn parts and reset the system It is also important to check the oil regularly ...

Страница 289: ...Saturn retailer for additional information What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings a...

Страница 290: ...er Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement See Engine Compartment Overview on page 280 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter 2 2L L4 Engine shown 2 4L L4 Engine similar 2 0L L4 Supercharged Engine 290 ...

Страница 291: ... a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Loosen the hose clamp that is on the inlet duct on the cover and pull off the hose 2 For vehicles that have the 2 2L L4 or 2 4L L4 engine release the two clips and turn the cover upward to unhook the hinges For vehicles that have the 2 0L L4 Supercharged engine remove the three screws on the cover 3 Pu...

Страница 292: ...he 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 filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the...

Страница 293: ...150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains 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 297 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265...

Страница 294: ...r 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 coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant ...

Страница 295: ...ap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be parked on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be near the cold fill line When your engine is warm the level should be at the cold fill line or a little ...

Страница 296: ... Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank and or intercooler fill neck but only when the engine is cool See Cooling System on page 300 for instructions on how to add coolant to the coolant surge tank and or intercooler fill neck CAUTION You can be bu...

Страница 297: ...ur vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 173 for more information You also have a check gage message and a transaxle fluid hot message See Check Gage Message on page 184 and Transaxle Fluid Hot Message on page 183 Notice Driving with the CHK GAGE message displayed in the message center and the Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on your instrument panel in the red zone...

Страница 298: ...til there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can ...

Страница 299: ...speed and open the windows as necessary 3 Try to minimize engine load If you are in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear possible while driving If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull ov...

Страница 300: ...e you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface The coolant level should be at the cold fill line If it is not you may have a leak at the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 2...

Страница 301: ...lectric engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it is not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changi...

Страница 302: ...rge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or...

Страница 303: ...t will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise 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 ho...

Страница 304: ...rge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the cold fill line 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down If the coolant is not at the proper level repeat Steps 1 through 3 and reinst...

Страница 305: ...t can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the Intercooler System pressure cap even a little when the engine and intercooler are hot CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper ...

Страница 306: ... COOL coolant mixture to the fill neck until there is coolant visible in the horizontal tube section of the fill neck 4 With the Intercooler System pressure cap off start the engine and let it run for a couple of minutes Watch out for the engine cooling fan Turn the engine off By this time the coolant level inside the fill neck may be lower If the level drops to where coolant is no longer visible ...

Страница 307: ...view on page 280 for reservoir location 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 your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full...

Страница 308: ... repairs made since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes and or clutch will not work well or will not work at all So it 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 have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done...

Страница 309: ...e cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake system the brakes may not work 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 mineral based oil such as engine oil in the bra...

Страница 310: ... in costly brake 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 nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to Saturn specifications The ...

Страница 311: ... 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 work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for 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 som...

Страница 312: ...ge 312 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Jump Starting If your vehicle s battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They cont...

Страница 313: ... you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the 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 setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio or other access...

Страница 314: ...that says GND CAUTION An electric fan 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 CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to a...

Страница 315: ...go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part 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 negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Remove the terminal cover and connect the red positive cable to the pos...

Страница 316: ...ere and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Your vehicle has a remote negative terminal for this purpose 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Press the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if the vehicle has one to disarm your security system 12 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will n...

Страница 317: ...lack negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the red protector cap to its original position Jumper Cable Removal 317 ...

Страница 318: ...igh beam headlamps at you for vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed we recommend that you take your vehicle to your retailer for service Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs on page 326 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your retailer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst ...

Страница 319: ...adlamp assembly 3 Pull the headlamp assembly B away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector 4 Raise the lock tab and pull the connector from the base of the bulb to remove the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb 5 Remove the retaining nut D by turning it counterclockwise 6 Remove the bulb C and replace it with the appropriate bulb 7 Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp ...

Страница 320: ... Hood Release on page 279 for more information 2 Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins A to remove them from the headlamp assembly 3 Pull the headlamp assembly B away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector 4 Access the bulb by turning the dust cap counterclockwise to remove it 320 ...

Страница 321: ... C from the base of the bulb to remove the electrical connector 6 Remove the bulb retaining nut E by turning it counterclockwise 7 Remove the bulb D and replace it with the appropriate bulb 8 Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly 321 ...

Страница 322: ... Open the hood See Hood Release on page 279 for more information 2 Reach behind the headlamp from inside the hood 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing 4 Pull the bulb A from the socket B and replace it with the appropriate bulb 5 Reinstall the bulb socket B by turning it clockwise 322 ...

Страница 323: ...e the headlamp assembly See the headlamp removal for sedan under Headlamps Coupe on page 319 or Headlamps Sedan on page 320 This bulb is located next to the high low beam headlamp 2 Remove the bulb socket B by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb A and replace it with the appropriate bulb 4 Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly 323 ...

Страница 324: ...bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it 3 Replace with the appropriate bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise 5 Replace the cover Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps To change one of these bulbs do the following 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 98 for more information 2 Remove the three retaining screws from the taillamp assembly 324 ...

Страница 325: ...ack and remove it from the quarter panel 4 Remove the bulb socket B by turning it counterclockwise 5 Pull the bulb A from the socket and replace it with the appropriate bulb 6 Reverse the steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly 325 ...

Страница 326: ...ing 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the lamp assembly Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamps 921 CHMSL PC 175 Front Turn Signal Parking Lamp DRL 5702KA 1 Headlamps 9007 Stoplamp and Taillamps Top 3057K 1 Phillips Only For replacement bulbs not listed here contact ...

Страница 327: ...emoved in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 404 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever B to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm A out of the blade C 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click ...

Страница 328: ...e Loading Your Vehicle on page 250 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 recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 337 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or...

Страница 329: ... avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards Winter Tires Red Line If your vehicle has 215 45ZR17 size tires they are classified as low profile performance tires These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle The low profile performance tires may not...

Страница 330: ...u choose winter tires with a lower speed rating never exceed the tire s maximum speed capability Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall A Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio co...

Страница 331: ...T Department of Transportation code is the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread F Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire...

Страница 332: ... Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact sp...

Страница 333: ...all to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply constructi...

Страница 334: ...ees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 337 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passenger...

Страница 335: ... a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 250 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding t...

Страница 336: ...ovides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 344 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading Your Vehic...

Страница 337: ...bel shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the Tire and Loading...

Страница 338: ...ntil 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 Re check the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture High Speed Operation CAUTION Driving at high speeds 100 mph 160 km h or higher puts an additional strain on...

Страница 339: ... and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 337 Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 341 and Wheel Replacement on page 346 for more information The purpose of regular ...

Страница 340: ...mation label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 250 for an example of the tire and loading information label and its location on your vehicle Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 384 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel bolts become loose after a time The wheel could ...

Страница 341: ...fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec syst...

Страница 342: ...ose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes brands or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued brands or types may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the correct size brand and type of tires on all wheels It is all right to drive with your comp...

Страница 343: ...quipment wheels and tires this may affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as anti lock brakes traction control and stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide...

Страница 344: ...s with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the...

Страница 345: ...tion of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor ...

Страница 346: ...iagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer retailer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new...

Страница 347: ...t Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 350 for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You cannot know how it has been us...

Страница 348: ...le drive slowly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued re adjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires Notice If your vehicle has a tire size other than P195 60R15 P205 55R16 or 215 45ZR17 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type...

Страница 349: ...id and may require the same correction you would 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 noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous...

Страница 350: ...king brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away fro...

Страница 351: ...and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk Models with a 2 2L L4 or 2 4L Engine 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 98 for more information 2 Lift the trunk liner to access the spare tire and tools 351 ...

Страница 352: ...A Cover B Retainer C Spare Tire D Wing Nut E Jack and Wheel Wrench F Bolt 352 ...

Страница 353: ... spare tire C by gently pulling it up and out of the trunk 5 Remove the wing nut D that holds the jack and remove the jack and wheel wrench E Models with a 2 0L L4 Supercharged Engine 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 98 for more information 2 Lift the trunk liner to access the spare tire and tools 353 ...

Страница 354: ...Remove the retainer A that holds down the jack wheel wrench B and spare tire C 4 Remove the spare tire by placing your hands at the four and eight o clock positions Gently pull it up and out of the trunk The tools you will be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 354 ...

Страница 355: ...You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench from the jack Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel wrench to extend the handle 355 ...

Страница 356: ...ngers The plastic nut caps do not come off Using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off If your vehicle has aluminum wheels first remove the center cap by pulling it out with the wheel wrench 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet Notice Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may dam...

Страница 357: ...forward of the rear wheel opening Make sure the jack head is touching the metal jacking flange under the body Do not place the jack under the plastic body panel 4 Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 35...

Страница 358: ...ll To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle 358 ...

Страница 359: ...heel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 needed to get all the rust or dirt off 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 8 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel...

Страница 360: ...our wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 9 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 10 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 360 ...

Страница 361: ...uts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 384 for wheel nut torque specification 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 specification See Capacities and Specifications on pag...

Страница 362: ... your compact spare tire It will not fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 362 ...

Страница 363: ...A Cover B Retainer C Jack and Wheel Wrench D Stow Bolt Extension E Spare Tire F Bolt 2 2L L4 and 2 4L Engine 363 ...

Страница 364: ...rom the jack 2 Re attach the wheel wrench to the jack 3 Place the flat tire face down into the spare tire hub Avoid scraping the aluminum wheel if equipped on the hold down bolt 4 Screw the stow bolt extension rod and the sleeve into the existing spare tire hold down bolt 5 Place the jack into the center of the flat tire being careful not to scratch the inside of the wheel 2 0L L4 Supercharged Eng...

Страница 365: ...ell at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have the full size tire repaired or replaced at your convenience Of course it is best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as possible The spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case it is needed again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take your ve...

Страница 366: ... cleaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to th...

Страница 367: ...lt from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soi...

Страница 368: ...stic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearan...

Страница 369: ...etention and durability 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 the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get approved cleaning products from your retailer See Veh...

Страница 370: ...coat clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial 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 surfaces to remove fo...

Страница 371: ...would not be covered by your warranty Use only Saturn approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels 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 Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warrant...

Страница 372: ...should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your Saturn retailer Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your Saturn retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the und...

Страница 373: ...d Polish Use on chrome or stainless steel White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl Glass Cleaner Removes dirt grime smoke and fingerprints Description Usage Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Swirl...

Страница 374: ...abels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code helps you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label This label is on your spare tire cover It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has the following information Vehicle Identificatio...

Страница 375: ...f the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is f...

Страница 376: ...sole cover starting near the front of the vehicle away from the floor console Then remove the fuse block cover to access the fuses Fuses Usage FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Relay BCM ELECT Ignition Switch Body Control Module BCM BCM PWR Entry Control Trunk Release DASH Instrument Panel Dimming Switch LIGHTER Cigar Lighter PARK Headlamp Switch CLUSTER Instrument Panel Cluster PWR WINDOWS Power Window Switche...

Страница 377: ... Mobile Communications OnStar RADIO ACC Radio Receiver Entertainment IGN SW Ignition Switch EPS Cruise Control Switches EPS Unit PWR OUTLET Auxiliary Power Outlet SUN ROOF Power Sunroof OnStar Mirror Relay Usage ALC PARK RELAY OnStar Radio Instrument Panel Cluster Body Control Module Entry Control Cigar Lighter Headlamp Switch License Lamp FUEL PUMP RELAY Fuel Pump ACC RELAY Power Windows Sunroof ...

Страница 378: ...lamp 5 Air Conditioning 6 Not Used 7 Not Used 8 Anti lock Brake System Traction Control Module 9 Engine Control Module Electronic Throttle Control 10 Canister Purge Solenoid Mass Airflow Sensor Low Coolant Switch Oxygen Sensors Air Pump Relay Coil 11 Electric Ignition Control Module Charging System Neutral Stop Back Up Switch 12 Not Used 13 Transaxle Engine Control Module ECM 14 Transaxle Control ...

Страница 379: ... Used 43 Electric Power Steering 44 Air Pump Relay Fuse 45 Cooling Fan 46 Crank 47 Body Control Module 1A 48 Body Control Module IGN 3 Relays Usage 24 Air Conditioning Clutch 25 Horn 26 Fog Lamps 27 Air Solenoid 28 Run Crank IGN1 29 Powertrain 30 Engine Cooling Fan 31 Engine Control Module 32 Wiper System 1 33 Wiper System 2 34 Rear Window Defogger Diodes Usage 35 Air Conditioning Diode 36 Not Use...

Страница 380: ...8 Anti lock Brake System 9 Engine Control Module Electronic Throttle Control 10 Canister Purge Solenoid Mass Airflow Sensor Low Coolant Switch Oxygen Sensors 11 Electric Ignition Control Module Charging System Neutral Safety Stop Back Up Switch 12 Not Used 13 Engine Control Module 14 Boost 15 Back up Switch 16 Fuel Injectors 17 Fog Lamps 18 Driver s Side Headlamp 380 ...

Страница 381: ...ic Power Steering 44 Cooling Fan 2 45 Cooling Fan 1 46 Crank 47 Body Control Module 1A 48 Body Control Module IGN 3 Relays Usage 24 Air Conditioning Clutch 25 Horn 26 Fog Lamps 27 Intercooler Pump 28 Run Crank IGN1 29 Powertrain 30 Engine Cooling Fan 1 31 Engine Control Module 32 Wiper System 1 33 Wiper System 2 34 Rear Window Defogger Diodes Usage 35 Air Conditioning Diode 36 Not Used 37 Wiper Di...

Страница 382: ...ngine Control Module Electronic Throttle Control 10 Canister Purge Solenoid Mass Airflow Sensor Low Coolant Switch Oxygen Sensors 11 Electric Ignition Control Module Charging System Neutral Stop Back Up Switch 12 Not Used 13 Transaxle 2 Engine Control Module ECM 14 Transaxle Control Module Neutral Stop Back Up 15 PRNDL Back up Switch 16 Fuel Injectors Cylinder 1 2 3 4 17 Fog Lamps 18 Driver s Side...

Страница 383: ...2 Not Used 43 Electric Power Steering 44 Cooling Fan 2 45 Cooling Fan 46 Crank 47 Body Control Module 1A 48 Body Control Module IGN 3 Relays Usage 24 Air Conditioning Clutch 25 Horn 26 Fog Lamps 27 Not Used 28 Run Crank IGN 1 29 Powertrain 30 Engine Cooling Fan 31 Engine Control Module 32 Wiper System 1 33 Wiper System 2 34 Rear Window Defogger Diodes Usage 35 Air Conditioning Diode 36 Not Used 37...

Страница 384: ...gerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 2 0L L4 Supercharged Engine 7 4 qt 7 0 L 2 2L L4 Engine 6 8 qt 6 5 L 2 4L L4 Engine 7 2 qt 6 8 L Intercooler System 2 0L L4 Supercharged 2 0 qt 1 9 L Engine Oil with Filter 2 0L L4 Supercharged Engine 6 0 qt 5 7 L 2 2L L...

Страница 385: ... more information 13 0 gal 49 2 L 2 4L and 2 0L Supercharged L4 Engine sold new in all states 13 0 gal 49 2 L Transaxle Automatic 7 0 qt 6 6 L Transaxle Manual Complete Drain and Refill 2 2L L4 and 2 4L L4 Engines 1 7 qt 1 6 L 2 0L L4 Engine Supercharged 1 6 qt 1 5 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended ...

Страница 386: ... Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 2 0L L4 Supercharged P Manual 0 039 inches 1 00 mm 2 2L L4 L61 F Automatic Manual 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 2 4L B Automatic Manual 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 386 ...

Страница 387: ...uled Maintenance 391 Additional Required Services 394 Maintenance Footnotes 395 Owner Checks and Services 397 At Each Fuel Fill 398 At Least Once a Month 398 At Least Once a Year 399 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 402 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 404 Engine Drive Belt Routing 405 Maintenance Record 406 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 387 ...

Страница 388: ...follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase th...

Страница 389: ...use of all the different ways people use their vehicles maintenance needs vary You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Saturn retailer This schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on the...

Страница 390: ...t you should have 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 Saturn parts If you want to purchase service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 425 Owner Checks and Services on page 397 tells you what should be checke...

Страница 391: ... perform this work using genuine Saturn parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 288 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHG OIL m...

Страница 392: ...ear Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 283 Reset oil life system See Engine Oil Life System on page 288 An Emission Control Service Visually check for any leaks or damage See footnote j Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 290 See footnote l Rotate tires and ch...

Страница 393: ...Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades See footnote d Inspect restraint system components See footnote e Lubricate body components See footnote f Replace passenger compartment air filter See footnote k Inspect throttle system S...

Страница 394: ...0 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 290 Change automatic transaxle fluid severe service See footnote h Change automatic transaxle fluid normal service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Replace engine fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote ...

Страница 395: ... California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded a Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hoo...

Страница 396: ...lso look for any opened or broken airbag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance f Lubricate all key lock cylinders door hinges and latches hood hinges and latches glove box hinges sunroof if the vehicle has one and any folding seat hardware More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone g...

Страница 397: ... engine oil change m Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace belt if necessary n Drain flush and refill intercooler system This service can be complex you should have your retailer perform this service See Engine Coolant on page 293 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean pressure cap and filler neck Pressure test the system and pressure cap Owner Checks and Servic...

Страница 398: ... Check the coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 293 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the cor...

Страница 399: ...ff the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your Saturn retailer for service On manual transaxle vehicles put the shift lever in NEUTRAL push the clutch pedal down halfway and try to start the engine The vehicle should start only...

Страница 400: ...ne off turn the ignition to RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your Saturn retailer for service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position With an automatic transaxle ...

Страница 401: ...brake 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 vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact yo...

Страница 402: ...upercharged engine The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils meeting this standard can be identified with the American Petroleum Institute API Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol However not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M GM Goodwrench oil ...

Страница 403: ...ic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch 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 of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood Trunk and Door Hing...

Страница 404: ...2 4L L4 Engines 15893542 2 0L L4 Supercharged Engine 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G1 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 52493319 CF1251 Spark Plugs 2 2L L4 Engine and 2 4L L4 Engine 12598004 41 1031 2 0L L4 Supercharged Engine 12787099 PFR6T 10G2 Windshield Wiper Blade Driver s Side 21 5 inches 54 6 cm 15245110 Passenger s Side 19 0 inches 47 5 cm 15245109 1 AC Delco Part ...

Страница 405: ...ngine Drive Belt Routing Belt routing for air conditioning option shown Dotted line shows routing for vehicles without air conditioning option 2 2L L4 and 2 4L L4 Engines 2 0L L4 Supercharged Engine 405 ...

Страница 406: ...vices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 388 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 397 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 406 ...

Страница 407: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 407 ...

Страница 408: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 408 ...

Страница 409: ...ement Program 415 Roadside Assistance Program 415 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 418 Collision Damage Repair 420 Reporting Safety Defects 424 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 424 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 424 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn 425 Service Publications Ordering Information 425 Section 7 Customer Assistance Informat...

Страница 410: ...be quickly resolved at this level STEP TWO Should you need additional assistance in the U S contact 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 handle your call and assist in providing product and warranty information the nearest dealer retailer loca...

Страница 411: ...icle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty This program is available at no cost to you our customer Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case is generally heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you can reject i...

Страница 412: ...tlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 Alternatively y...

Страница 413: ...nformation and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area ...

Страница 414: ...mer Assistance Offices Saturn encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a customer wishes to write to Saturn the letter should be addressed to Saturn Customer Assistance Center 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Code 371 999 S24 Spring Hill TN 37174 1500 1 800 553 6000 1 800 833 6000 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 553 6000 In Canada write to Saturn Custome...

Страница 415: ...s eligibility visit your Saturn retailer or call the Saturn Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 553 6000 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 6000 In Canada customers may call the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 1999 TTY users in Canada may call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U S call 1 800 553 6000 TTY 1 800 833 6000 For vehicles purc...

Страница 416: ...ired Lock out service is covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle A remote unlock may be available if you have an active OnStar subscription Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Winch out assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Fl...

Страница 417: ...n your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance Alternative Service Canada only There could be times when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance Your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service and you will be reimbursed up to 100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Ass...

Страница 418: ...sed by a violation of local Municipal State Provincial or Federal law and mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle...

Страница 419: ... vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request of police or similar government office as part of GM s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law In addition once GM collects or receives data GM may use the data for GM research needs make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be maintained and need is s...

Страница 420: ... of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by...

Страница 421: ...l Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is in...

Страница 422: ...insurance company from the scene of the accident They will walk you through the information they need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states provinces with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicl...

Страница 423: ...ou must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s in...

Страница 424: ...ved in individual problems between you your retailer or Saturn Corporation To contact NHTSA call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Ca...

Страница 425: ...hawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals A variety of publications are available to you Saturn service manuals are written for trained technicians and in some cases specialized tools and equipment are necessary to complete certain repairs However the manuals are available to owners who either have the training or wish to gain a greater understanding of the tec...

Страница 426: ...he field We then 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 repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if done on time with the latest parts may avoid future costly repairs Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected co...

Страница 427: ...cing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 82 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 75 Antenna Fixed Mast 215 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 215 Anti Lock Brake System 223 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 172 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 371 Care of Safety Belts 369 Chemical Paint Spotting 373 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 370 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 366 Fabric Carpet 367 Finish Care ...

Страница 428: ...t 170 Braking 222 Braking in Emergencies 225 Break In New Vehicle 104 Bulb Replacement 318 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 324 Front Turn Signal Parking and Daytime Running Lamps 322 323 Halogen Bulbs 318 Headlamp Aiming 318 Headlamps 319 320 License Plate Lamps 326 Replacement Bulbs 326 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 324 Buying New Tires 341 C Calibration 122 125 California ...

Страница 429: ...e Lighter 154 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 371 Exterior Lamps Lenses 370 Fabric Carpet 367 Finish Care 370 Cleaning cont Inside of Your Vehicle 366 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 368 Tires 372 Underbody Maintenance 372 Washing Your Vehicle 369 Weatherstrips 369 Windshield and Wiper Blades 370 Climate Control System 155 157 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 161 Outlet Adjustment 160 C...

Страница 430: ...ering Information 425 D Daytime Running Lamps 151 Defensive Driving 218 Delayed Locking 95 Differential Limited Slip 227 Disc MP3 205 Doing Your Own Service Work 271 Dome Lamp 153 Door Delayed Locking 95 Locks 94 Power Door Locks 95 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 96 Rear Door Security Locks 96 Rear Doors 97 Driver Position Safety Belt 24 Seat Height Adjuster 9 Driving At Night 234 City 239 Defe...

Страница 431: ...arting 108 Enhanced Traction System ETS 226 Entry Lighting 153 Error Message 185 Event Data Recorders EDR 418 Extender Safety Belt 40 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 290 Finish Damage 372 Fixed Mast Antenna 215 Flashers Hazard Warning 142 Flash to Pass 145 Flat Tire 349 Flat Tire Changing 350 Flat Tire Storing 362 Fluid Manual Transaxle 293 Windshield Washer 307 Fog Lamp Fog 152 Folding Rear Seat 16 F...

Страница 432: ...Octane 272 Specifications 273 Glove Box 133 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 415 H Hazard Warning Flashers 142 Head Restraints 13 Headlamp Aiming 318 Headlamps 150 319 320 Bulb Replacement 318 Daytime Running Lamps 151 Flash to Pass 145 Halogen Bulbs 318 High Low Beam Changer 145 Heater 155 157 Height Adjuster Driver Seat 9 Highbeam On Light 179 High Speed Operation Tires 338 Highway Hypnosis 242...

Страница 433: ...ts 53 License Plate Lamps 326 Light Airbag Readiness 167 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 172 Battery Warning 170 Brake System Warning 170 Highbeam On 179 Malfunction Indicator 174 Oil Pressure 177 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 168 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder 166 Passlock Warning 178 Reduced Engine Power 178 Safety Belt Reminder 166 Up Shift 170 Lighting Entry 153 Limited Slip Differential 22...

Страница 434: ...Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 402 Scheduled Maintenance 391 Using 389 Your Vehicle and the Environment 388 Malfunction Indicator Light 174 Manual Lumbar Controls 9 Manual Seats 8 Manual Transaxle Fluid 293 Operation 112 Manual Windows 100 Map Lamps 153 Message Center 182 Change Engine Oil 183 Check Gage 184 Check Gas Cap 185 Cruise Control 183 Error 185 Low Fuel Warning 185 Low Traction 182 Po...

Страница 435: ...nline Owner Center 413 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 129 Other Warning Devices 142 Outlet Adjustment 160 Outlets Accessory Power 153 Outside Convex Mirror 129 Power Mirrors 128 Remote Control Mirror 128 Owner Checks and Services 397 Owners Canadian 3 P Paint Damage 372 Park P Shifting Into 116 Shifting Out of 118 Parking Brake 115 Over Things That Burn 119 Parking Your Vehicle 118 Passenger Airb...

Страница 436: ...Passengers Safety Belts 33 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display 125 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 122 Reclining Seatbacks 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 402 Recreational Vehicle Towing 256 Reduced Engine Power Light 178 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 90 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 91 Removing the...

Страница 437: ... Passenger Position 32 Safety Belt Extender 40 Safety Belts cont Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 32 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 31 Safety Warnings and Symbols 4 Scheduled Maintenance 391 Seatback Folding Passenger 14 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster 9 Head Restraints 13 Manual 8 Manual Lumbar 9 Passenger Folding Seatback 14 Reclining Seatbacks 10 Split Folding ...

Страница 438: ...t 134 Cupholder s 133 Glove Box 133 Roof Rack System 134 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 249 Sun Visors 102 Sunroof 135 T Tachometer 165 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 324 Theft Deterrent Systems 103 Content Theft Deterrent 103 Passlock 103 Tilt Wheel 142 Time Setting 187 188 Tires 328 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 371 Buying New Tires 341 Chains 348 Changing a Flat Tire 350 Cleaning 3...

Страница 439: ...w Message 182 Off Message 182 Transaxle Fluid Hot Message 183 Fluid Manual 293 Transaxle Operation Manual 112 Transmission Up Shift Light 170 Trip Odometer 165 Trunk 98 Trunk Ajar Warning Message 184 Turn and Lane Change Signals 144 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 143 U Understanding Radio Reception 214 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 344 Up Shift Light 170 V Vehicle Control 222 Damage Warnings 5 Loa...

Страница 440: ...6 Different Size 343 Replacement 346 Where to Put the Restraint 52 Windows 100 Manual 100 Power 101 Windshield Washer 145 Washer Fluid 307 Windshield cont Wiper Blade Replacement 327 Wiper Blades Cleaning 370 Wiper Fuses 375 Wiper Lever 146 Winter Driving 244 Winter Tires 329 X XM Radio Messages 212 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 215 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 388 440 ...

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