Page 1 2005 Saturn L-Series Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats ..........1-2 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Rear Seats ..........1-6 Towing ........... 4-37 Safety Belts ..........
Page 2: Canadian Owners
LW200 and LW300 are registered trademarks of Many people read the owner manual from beginning to Saturn Corporation. GM and the GM Emblem are end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 3 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraint Systems .........1-33 Manual Passenger Seat ........1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-36 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ......1-2 Top Strap ............1-37 Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-38 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Head Restraints ..........1-5...
Page 8: Front Seats
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Front Seats Six-Way Power Driver Seat Manual Passenger Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Manual Lumbar
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Manual Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn the knob forward or rearward to increase or To adjust the seatback on a manual seat, lift the lever decrease the lumbar support.
Page 10 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net On a power driver’s seat, adjust the seatback by pressing the RECLINE switch forward or rearward. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
Page 11: Head Restraints
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Head Restraints CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 12: Rear Seats
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Rear Seats CAUTION: Split Folding Rear Seat A safety belt that is improperly routed, not Your vehicle is equipped with a split folding rear seat. properly attached, or twisted will not provide This feature enables you to carry long cargo by the protection needed in a crash.
Page 13: Safety Belts
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly.
Page 14 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so Why Safety Belts Work serious that even buckled up, a person would not When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of it goes.
Page 15 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 16 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-10...
Page 17: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 18: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident —...
Page 19 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle Do not let it get twisted. end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 20 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 21 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What is wrong with this? 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. The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 22 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 23 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 24 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What is wrong with this? 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.
Page 25: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, press down on the indented part of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position.
Page 26: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making women.
Page 27: Rear Seat Passengers
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 28 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 29 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 30: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults If you would like to have rear shoulder belt comfort guides installed on your vehicle, contact your retailer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 31 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21. over the belt, and insert the two edges of the Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 32: Safety Belt Extender
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, Older Children you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your retailer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 33 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 34 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 35: Infants And Young Children
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes Never do this. the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a the law in every state in the United States and in lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is...
Page 36 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it.
Page 37 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 38 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck.
Page 39: Child Restraint Systems
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 40 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 41 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint 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.
Page 42: Where To Put The Restraint
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, CAUTION: it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be Then follow the instructions for the restraint.
Page 43: Top Strap
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 44: Top Strap Anchor Location
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Anchor the top strap to an anchor point speciﬁed in Top Strap Anchor Location Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-38. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of Your vehicle has top strap anchors installed for the rear the vehicle as the seating position where the child seating positions only.
Page 45: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors for all three rear seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 46 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. The labels are located near the base of all three rear seating positions.
Page 47: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a for the LATCH System Rear Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH position you want to use, where the bottom of the system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 48 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of shoulder belt all the way out of the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-42...
Page 49: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-39. See Top Strap on page 1-37 if the child restraint has one. There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 50 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 51 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 52: Airbag System
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Airbag System CAUTION: Your vehicle has four airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal You can be severely injured or killed in a crash airbag for the right front passenger, if you are not wearing your safety belt — even •...
Page 53 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: They are not designed to inﬂate in frontal, in Anyone who is up against, or very close to, rollover or in rear crashes. any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety injured or killed.
Page 54: Where Are The Airbags
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net There is an airbag Where Are the Airbags? readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-26 for more information.
Page 55 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the The side impact airbag for the driver and the person instrument panel on the passenger’s side. seated directly behind the driver is located in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-49...
Page 56 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 57: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbag are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if or near-frontal crashes.
Page 58: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net In any particular crash, no one can say whether an How Does an Airbag Restrain? airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, were.
Page 59: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the airbag air. This dust could cause breathing problems inﬂated.
Page 60: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Let only qualiﬁed technicians work on your airbag while someone is working on your vehicle. Your retailer system. Improper service can mean that your and the Saturn Service Manual have information airbag system will not work properly. See your about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system.
Page 61: Restraint System Check
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Restraint System Check CAUTION: Checking Your Restraint Systems For up to one minute after the ignition key is Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light turned off and the battery is disconnected, an and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors airbag can still inﬂate during improper service.
Page 62: Replacing Restraint System Parts
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Replacing Restraint System Parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. After a Crash If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
Page 63 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Starting Your Engine ........2-17 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......2-18 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Parking Brake ..........2-22 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-23 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-24 Door Locks ............2-7 Parking Over Things That Burn .......2-25...
Page 64: Keys
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 65: Remote Keyless Entry System
2-4. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • If you are still having trouble, see your Saturn 1. This device may not cause interference, and retailer or authorized service provider for service. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 66: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Remote Keyless Entry System (Unlock): Press this button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This Operation also disarms the theft-deterrent system. See “Theft-Deterrent System” following for information on With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
Page 67 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Passive Arming: The system will arm itself one minute If you accidentally set off the alarm when entering/exiting after the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door the vehicle, you can shut it off by pressing any button has been opened and closed.
Page 68: Battery Replacement
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Battery Replacement 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil or similar object to remove the old battery. Do not use Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless a metal object. entry transmitter should last about four years. 3.
Page 69: Doors And Locks
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, you can use your door key to lock or unlock a front door. Door Locks To manually lock or unlock the door from the inside, move the door lock CAUTION: pin on the door down or...
Page 70: Power Door Locks
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Power Door Locks The delayed locking feature can be overridden by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, or the door lock switch, a second time. The Press the bottom half of doors will lock immediately and when all doors are closed the switch on either front the theft-deterrent system will arm after 30 seconds.
Page 71: Rear Door Security Locks
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The programmable unlocking feature can be To set the secondary locks, do the following: programmed on or off by turning the ignition key to 1. Insert the key into the lock next to the rear door RUN and pressing the unlock power door lock switch for security lock label and turn it clockwise for the eight seconds.
Page 72: Trunk
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Trunk Trunk Lid Release To open the trunk from inside your vehicle, push CAUTION: the trunk release button located on the instrument panel to the left of the It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid steering wheel.
Page 73 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Emergency Trunk Release Handle Pull the t-shaped trunk release handle straight back to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit inside the trunk near the bottom edge of the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light.
Page 74: Windows
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 75: Power Windows
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Power Windows The power windows can operate only when the ignition key is to RUN or ACC. A rear window switch is located on each rear door. Press the bottom half of the switch to open the window and the top to close it.
Page 76: Sun Visors
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Window Lock Out Theft-Deterrent Systems The driver’s window controls also include a lock-out Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. switch. Press the window lock switch to the left to stop Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent rear passengers from using their window switches.
Page 77: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net During normal operation, the security light will go off Starting and Operating Your approximately ﬁve seconds after the key is turned Vehicle to RUN following an engine start. If the engine stalls and the security light ﬂashes, wait until the light stops ﬂashing before trying to restart New Vehicle Break-In the engine.
Page 78: Ignition Positions
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Ignition Positions ACC (Accessory): This is the position in which you can operate your electrical accessories. With the key in this position, the ignition and automatic transaxle will With the key in the ignition unlock. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed switch, you can turn the or towed.
Page 79: Starting Your Engine
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Starting Your Engine When your engine has run for about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not race your engine when it is cold. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position —...
Page 80: Automatic Transaxle Operation
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the There are several positions parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 81 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift connect with the wheels. To restart when you are lock control system.
Page 82 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, but normal driving with the automatic transaxle. If you need lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use more power for passing, and you are: SECOND (2) on hills.
Page 83 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Shift Lock Release 3. Lift up and forward to disengage. If you ever hold the brake pedal down, but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the key. 4.
Page 84: Parking Brake
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever. Hold the To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal button in as you move the parking brake lever all the down with your foot and pull up on the parking brake way down.
Page 85: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Shifting Into Park (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 86: Torque Lock
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the control system. You have to fully apply your regular vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the transaxle.
Page 87: Parking Over Things That Burn
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: •...
Page 88: Running Your Engine While You
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 89: Mirrors
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors If the vehicle has this Manual Rearview Mirror feature, the outside power mirror control is located If the vehicle has this mirror, while sitting in a on the driver’s door. comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind the vehicle.
Page 90: Outside Convex Mirror
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors When the rear window defogger is turned on, it also warms both outside rearview mirrors to help clear them CAUTION: of ice, snow, or condensation. See Climate Control System on page 3-18. A convex mirror can make things (like other Storage Areas vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
Page 91: Assist Handles
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Assist Handles To open the sunroof three-quarters of the way, press and hold the SLIDE portion of the switch. To open the sunroof all the way, press and hold the SLIDE A handle above the front passenger’s door and both portion of the switch again.
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Page 93: Climate Controls
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-18 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Climate Control System .........3-18 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-20 Horn .............3-6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....3-21 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-22 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-23 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7...
Page 94 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Section 3 Instrument Panel Reduced Engine Power Light ......3-35 Audio System(s) ..........3-38 Highbeam On Light ........3-35 Setting the Time ...........3-38 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Radio with CD ..........3-39 Indicator Light ...........3-35 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-43 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....3-36 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....3-52 Trunk Ajar Light ..........3-36 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-58...
Page 95 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net NOTES...
Page 96 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 97 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20. I. Traction Control. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-29. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
Page 98: Hazard Warning Flashers
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering also let police know you have a problem. Your front wheel pad to sound the horn. and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 99: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a downward (for left) position. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 100: Windshield Washer
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Washer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way CAUTION: towards you. Then release it. When the high beams are In freezing weather, do not use your washer on, this light on the until the windshield is warmed.
Page 101: Windshield Wiper Lever
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Windshield Wiper Lever : Put the lever in this position to turn off the wipers. & : Put the lever in this position to set a delay between wipes. Turn the band on the lever to set the length of the delay (1, 2, or 3).
Page 102: Cruise Control
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 103 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Setting Cruise Control Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the cruise control resume/accelerate button. CAUTION: You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the resume/accelerate button the vehicle If you leave your cruise control on when you will keep going faster until you release the button are not using cruise, you might hit a button...
Page 104 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Reducing Speed While Using Cruise When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Applying the Control brake or shifting into a lower gear will take you out There are two ways to reduce your speed while using of cruise control.
Page 105: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Headlamps (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the previously listed lamps and lights. turn signal/multifunction lever. Lamps On Reminder (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
Page 106: Automatic Headlamp System
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be Automatic Headlamp System on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will When it is dark enough outside, the headlamps will not be lit up either.
Page 107: Instrument Panel Brightness
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps for This feature controls the brightness of the instrument better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. panel lights. The button for your fog The thumbwheel for this lamps is located in the feature is located on the...
Page 108: Dome Lamp
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Dome Lamp Map Lamps The dome lamp switch has three positions. Your vehicle may have map lamps on the rearview mirror. Press the button next to the lamp to turn it on ON: The lamp will stay on as long as the switch is in and off.
Page 109: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let amperage rating.
Page 110: Climate Control System
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Climate Controls (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be Climate Control System directed toward the side windows. With this system you can control the heating, cooling (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 111: Defogging And Defrosting
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The recirculation mode can be used with vent, bi-level, Using these settings together for long periods of time or ﬂoor modes, but it cannot be used with the defog may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too or defrost modes.
Page 112: Rear Window Defogger
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage windshield with some air directed to the ﬂoor vents. the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be In this mode, the system will automatically force outside covered by your warranty.
Page 113: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the Climate Control System.
Page 114: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 115: Instrument Panel Cluster
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 116: Speedometer And Odometer
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both Your trip odometer shows how far your vehicle has miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has the trip/reset button on the speedometer for about...
Page 117: Safety Belt Reminder Light
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Tachometer Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds,...
Page 118: Airbag Readiness Light
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. start your vehicle, it means the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor, the may not be working properly.
Page 119 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Battery Warning Light If the brake system warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. The battery warning light will come on brieﬂy as a The BRAKE light is check, when you turn located in the instrument on the ignition.
Page 120: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the The ABS light is located road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is in the instrument panel harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the cluster, to the left of ﬂoor.
Page 121: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Traction Control System (TCS) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Warning Light The Traction Control The engine coolant System (TCS) light will temperature warning light come on when the system will come on when the is limiting wheel spin. engine has overheated.
Page 122: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light This gage measures the This light comes on temperature of the brieﬂy when you turn vehicle’s engine. If the your ignition on. indicator needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. A temperature indicator light will turn on and a chime will sound.
Page 123 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with Service Engine Soon Light other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission Your vehicle is equipped controls and may cause this light to come on.
Page 124: If The Light Is Flashing
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to You may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 125: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net If you experience one or more of these conditions, This can happen if you have recently replaced your change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Page 126: Change Engine Oil Light
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The oil light may also come on when the ignition is on Change Engine Oil Light but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out If this light comes on and when you turn the ignition to START.
Page 127: Reduced Engine Power Light
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Reduced Engine Power Light Highbeam On Light This light will come on This light will illuminate brieﬂy when you start the when the headlamp high engine. beams are in use. This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Page 128: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on This light will come on when your vehicle is low if you have certain on windshield washer ﬂuid. non-emission related vehicle problems. For more information, see Windshield Washer Fluid on Take your vehicle in for service as soon as possible.
Page 129: Low Fuel Warning Light
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light will Low Fuel Warning Light come on. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on The light next to the fuel page 3-37 for more information.
Page 130: Setting The Time
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Audio System(s) Figure out which audio system is in your vehicle, ﬁnd out what your audio system can do, and how to operate all of its controls. Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Setting the Time telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your retailer.
Page 131: Radio With Cd
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Radio with CD Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show the selection. TUNE : Press the up or down arrow to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 132: Setting Preset Stations
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Setting Preset Stations To select the stations, perform the following: 1. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, 2.
Page 133: Playing A Cd
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the MODE: To adjust the balance between the right and CD-R has been handled.
Page 134 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to EJ (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may advance quickly within a track. Release this pushbutton be activated with either the ignition or radio off. to play the track. The elapsed time of the track will CD Messages appear on the display.
Page 135: Radio With Cassette And Cd
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Radio with Cassette and CD RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. When the ignition is off, press this knob to display the time. Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM.
Page 136 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Setting Preset Stations Using Automatic Set Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can A.SET (Automatic Set): Press this button to have the be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, radio automatically select the ﬁrst 12 strongest radio by performing the following steps: stations for FM and the six strongest radio stations for AM.
Page 137: Playing A Cassette Tape
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Playing a Cassette Tape The tape player is built to work best with tapes that BASS/TREB (Treble): Press and release this knob are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes until BASS or TREB appears on the display.
Page 138 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the REW (Rewind): Press the down arrow to quickly beginning of the current selection. Press this pushbutton rewind the tape. Press it again to return to playing again to go to the previous selection on the tape. speed.
Page 139: Cassette Tape Messages
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Cassette Tape Messages If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to ERR (Error): If this message appears on the display, your GM dealer when reporting the problem.
Page 140 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on 5 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the the display. As each new track starts to play, the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will track number will appear on the display.
Page 141 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net RCL (Recall): Press this button to see the track As each new track starts to play, the track number will number. Press this button again to see how long the appear on the display. current track has been playing. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring.
Page 142 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net To load or eject one CD, do the following: 3. Load, up to six CDs, in order, starting with slot 1. Loading will continue until all six CDs are loaded 1. Turn the ignition on. or load is stopped by pressing any other radio 2.
Page 143 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CD Messages REW (Rewind): Press and hold the down arrow to rewind quickly within a track. Release this button to ERR (Error): If this message appears on the display play the passage. The elapsed time of the track and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the will appear on the display.
Page 144: Rear Seat Entertainment System
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Rear Seat Entertainment System Headphones Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicles audio system and includes a DVD radio, a video display screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote control.
Page 145: Stereo Rca Jacks
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The transmitters are located in the display above the Battery Replacement video screen. The headphones will shut off automatically To change the batteries, do the following: to save the battery power if the DVD system is shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the 1.
Page 146: Audio Output
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net To use the auxiliary function, connect a camcorder or Video Screen a video game unit to the RCA jacks and turn on the auxiliary device. If you want to view a DVD, insert the DVD into the DVD player. The system will automatically switch to DVD and start to play.
Page 147: Dvd Player
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net To use the video screen, do the following: DVD Player 1. Push forward on the release button and the screen will fold down. 2. Pull the screen toward you and adjust its position as desired. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its locked position.
Page 148 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net DVD Player Buttons If the DVD does not begin playing the movie automatically, press play/pause button on the DVD SOURCE: Press this button to switch the source for the player or the remote control. If the DVD still does not RSE system between the auxiliary device (connected play, refer to the on-screen instructions.
Page 149: Remote Control
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the display above the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 150: Dvd Distortion
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of Next/ Prev (Next/Previous): Press the up or the time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, down arrow to select the next or the previous chapter. dry place.
Page 151 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The theft deterrent feature is designed to discourage 3. Turn the radio off. theft of your vehicle’s radio. It works by using a secret 4. Press the 5 and 6 pushbuttons at the same time for code to disable all radio functions whenever battery ﬁve seconds.
Page 152 Contact your Saturn retailer. is accidentally activated with an unknown code, or if Your Saturn retailer is authorized to obtain the factory the radio is in the locked mode, contact your Saturn programmed code that is assigned to the radio to retailer.
Page 153: Radio Reception
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Radio Reception The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 30 hours of use. The radio may display CLEAN to indicate that the tape player has been used for 30 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, needs to be cleaned.
Page 154: Care Of Your Cd And Dvd Player
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net After the player is cleaned, insert a cassette tape, press Care of Your CD and DVD Player and hold the eject button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. CLEAN will no longer appear on The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due the display to show the indicator was reset.
Page 155 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-21 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-22 Drunken Driving ..........4-3 Highway Hypnosis ........4-23 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-24 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-26 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7...
Page 156: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Your Driving, the Road, and Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following Your Vehicle distance. It is the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly.
Page 157: Drunken Driving
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it is against the law in every U.S.
Page 158 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net According to the American Medical Association, a It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 159 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people do not know. Medical research shows that of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 160: Control Of A Vehicle
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Control of a Vehicle second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between You have three systems that make your vehicle go where your vehicle and others is important.
Page 161: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little.
Page 162: Braking In Emergencies
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you faster than any driver could. The computer is need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 163: Traction Control System (Tcs)
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Traction Control System (TCS) This light should come on brieﬂy when you start the engine. If it stays on or Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits comes on while you wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery are driving, there’s a road conditions.
Page 164: Steering
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net To turn the system off, Steering press the trac switch. Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
Page 165 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The traction you can get in a curve depends on the What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at the brake or accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way which the curve is banked, and your speed.
Page 166: Steering In Emergencies
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 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.
Page 167: Off-Road Recovery
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 168 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out thing, following too closely reduces your area of of the right lane to pass.
Page 169: Loss Of Control
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, Let us review what driving experts say about what your vehicle may straighten out.
Page 170: Driving At Night
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Driving at Night • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. •...
Page 171: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 172 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
Page 173: Driving Through Flowing Water
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 174: City Driving
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Some Other Rainy Weather Tips City Driving • Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your parking lamps — to help make you more visible to others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle.
Page 175: Freeway Driving
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Freeway Driving • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 176: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
ﬁnd experienced and able service experts at Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Saturn retailers all across North America. They will be allow a reasonable following distance. ready and willing to help if you need it.
Page 177: Highway Hypnosis
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Here are some things you can check before a trip: Highway Hypnosis • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it •...
Page 178: Hill And Mountain Roads
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle.
Page 179 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide CAUTION: or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the •...
Page 180: Winter Driving
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a Here are some tips for winter driving: couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 181: Driving On Snow Or Ice
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Driving on Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can Most of the time, those places where your tires meet be even more trouble because it may offer the least the road probably have good traction.
Page 182: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so If You Are Caught in a Blizzard hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. •...
Page 183 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make CAUTION: body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 184: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and CAUTION: repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 185: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Recovery Hook First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear Your vehicle is equipped with a recovery hook. The the area around your front wheels. You should turn your recovery hook is provided at the rear of your vehicle.
Page 186: Loading Your Vehicle
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Vehicle Certiﬁcation label.
Page 187 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For the “XXX”...
Page 188 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 1 = Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight 150 lbs...
Page 189 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Certiﬁcation Label Example 3 Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 3 = A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation label is found on the rear Subtract Occupant edge of the driver’s door. Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) The label shows the gross weight capacity of your (91 kg) ×...
Page 190 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or are put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast as the rear axle.
Page 191: Towing
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Towing Your Vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service •...
Page 192: Dinghy Towing
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Dinghy Towing 3. Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Open the lid on the underhood fuse block and You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front following remove the IGN 0/3/CR and IGN 1/2 fuses. these steps: Refer to the underside of the underhood fuse block cover for speciﬁc fuse locations.
Page 193 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Dolly Towing Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your by the warranty. Never have your vehicle towed vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: from the rear.
Page 194: Towing A Trailer
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Towing a Trailer That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before CAUTION: you pull a trailer.
Page 195: Weight Of The Trailer
Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers, or no more than 55 mph Saturn Customer Assistance Center (90 km/h), to save wear on your vehicle’s parts. 100 Saturn Parkway...
Page 196: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Weight of the Trailer Tongue After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight proper. If they are not, you may be able to get them right to measure because it affects the total or gross weight simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Page 197: Trailer Brakes
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Hitches Trailer Brakes It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Because your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, do not try to Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you a few reasons why you will need the right hitch.
Page 198: Following Distance
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 199: Driving On Grades
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Driving on Grades But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into down a long or steep downgrade.
Page 200: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down information.
Page 201 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Brakes ............5-33 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Battery ............5-36 Adding Equipment to the Outside Jump Starting ..........5-37 of Your Vehicle ...........5-5 Bulb Replacement ..........5-42 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-42 Fuel ..............5-5 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 and Parking Lamps ........5-42...
Page 202 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Changing a Flat Tire ........5-62 Tires ............5-78 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-64 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-79 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Finish Damage ..........5-79 the Spare Tire ..........5-65 Underbody Maintenance ........5-79 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ....5-71 Chemical Paint Spotting .........5-80 Compact Spare Tire ........5-72...
Page 203: Service
Saturn parts and Saturn-trained and supported (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and service people. some component wear by-products contain and/or emit We hope you will want to keep your Saturn vehicle these chemicals. all Saturn. Genuine Saturn parts have one of these marks.
Page 204: Doing Your Own Service Work
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than You can be injured and your vehicle could be this manual can.
Page 205: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Adding Equipment to the Outside Gasoline Octane of Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle get a heavy knocking noise when you drive.
Page 206: California Fuel
If this that are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake occurs, return to your authorized Saturn retailer valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is...
Page 207: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saturn retailer for service.
Page 208: Filling Your Tank
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Filling Your Tank 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 to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the CAUTION: cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Page 209 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CAUTION: CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 210: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. and injure you even when the engine is not You can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
Page 211: Hood Release
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, under the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever.
Page 212: Engine Compartment Overview
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.0L V6 (L81) engine, you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 213: Engine Oil
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17 for more information. Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick B.
Page 214 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: •...
Page 215: Engine Oil Additives
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net • Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting SAE 5W-30 GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines for your vehicle. starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended These numbers on an oil container show its oil can result in engine damage not covered by viscosity, or thickness.
Page 216: Engine Oil Life System
Saturn parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change.
Page 217: What To Do With Used Oil
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 218 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: 3. Pull the air cleaner/ﬁlter box cover out and remove the air ﬁlter element from the air ﬁlter box. If the element is dirty, you should replace it. If the element 1.
Page 219 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 220: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to retailer’s service to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 100,000 miles department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 221: What To Use
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. ®...
Page 222 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Checking Coolant The surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 223: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. for instructions on “How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank.” If you replace your coolant surge tank pressure cap, a Saturn cap is required. CAUTION: Engine Overheating You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage and a coolant You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot temperature warning light on your vehicle’s instrument...
Page 224: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can CAUTION: indicate a serious problem. See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3-30. Steam from an overheated engine can burn If you get an engine overheat warning with no low you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 225 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull try this for a minute or so: over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. 1. If you have an air conditioner and it is on, turn it off. If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked.
Page 226: Cooling System
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 227 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: ® Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL cause premature engine, heater core or radiator Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may parts, can be very hot.
Page 228: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 229 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch ﬁre and you or others could be burned.
Page 230 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture, to the COLD line. the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 231: Power Steering Fluid
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling How to Check Power Steering Fluid system has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 3 then reinstall the pressure cap.
Page 232: Windshield Washer Fluid
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield or rear window washer ﬂuid, • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before Water can cause the solution to freeze and use.
Page 233: Brakes
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Brakes 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 Brake Fluid too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, Your brake master cylinder only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 234: Brake Wear
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your only.
Page 235: Replacing Brake System Parts
— be sure you get new approved your brakes. Saturn replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in prevent brake pulsation.
Page 236: Battery
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Battery Vehicle Storage Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days it is time for a new battery, get one that has the or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from replacement number shown on the original battery’s the battery.
Page 237: Jump Starting
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle.
Page 238 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could CAUTION: be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. Using a match near a battery can cause 3.
Page 239 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 240 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. the engine for a while. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle 11.
Page 241 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 242: Bulb Replacement
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps For the type of bulb to use, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-46. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this for more information.
Page 243 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 4. Remove the fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 5. Push the headlamp housing lever up to disengage the headlamp housing from the headlamp housing pocket. 6. Turn the bulb socket being replaced counterclockwise one-quarter of a turn while pressing the socket in ﬁrmly.
Page 244: Fog Lamps
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Fog Lamps 1. Locate the fog lamp by reaching up from underneath the front body panel. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise one-quarter of a turn while pressing the socket in ﬁrmly. 3. Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears the fog lamp housing.
Page 245: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 5. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps the appropriate bulb. and Back-up Lamps 6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the fog lamp assembly. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information.
Page 246: Replacement Bulbs
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamps P21W21019520 CHMSL PC16825085970 Fog Lamps 880L12450143 Front Park/Turn Lamps 34571999381 Front Sidemarker Lamps W5W12092811 Headlamps — High-Beam 9005 HB39441732 4. Remove the taillamp assembly. Low-Beam 9006 HB49441733 5. Turn the bulb socket being replaced Rear Turn Lamps P21W21019521 counterclockwise one-quarter of a turn while...
Page 247: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Windshield Wipers, Blade Check” under Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 248: Tires
If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are see your Saturn Warranty booklet for details. For dangerous. additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s •...
Page 249: Tire Sidewall Labelling
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Tire Sidewall Labelling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall.
Page 250 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN).
Page 251: Tire Size
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Tire Size (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The The following illustration shows an example of a typical letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D means passenger vehicle tire size.
Page 252 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. from steel or other reinforcing materials. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
Page 253 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces with the road. outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or called “wear bars,”...
Page 254: When To Check
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for effectively.
Page 255: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. If you are towing your Saturn vehicle with all four wheels Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles on the ground, the transaxle and tire maintenance should (8 000 to 13 000 km).
Page 256: When It Is Time For New Tires
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and When It Is Time for New Tires rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle One way to tell when it’s on page 4-32, for an example of the tire and loading time for new tires is to information label and its location on your vehicle.
Page 257: Buying New Tires
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on Mixing tires could cause you to lose control your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
Page 258: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor While the tires available on Saturn passenger cars and traction performance. Warning: The traction grade light trucks may vary with respect to these grades,...
Page 259: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 260: Wheel Replacement
Using the wrong replacement wheels or wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, bolts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It which can sometimes be repaired). See your Saturn could affect the braking and handling of your Retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Page 261: Used Replacement Wheels
If you have to cause damage to the brakes, suspension or replace a wheel, use a new Saturn original other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the equipment wheel.
Page 262: If A Tire Goes Flat
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 263 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 264: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 3. Lift the trunk liner and place the plastic hook in the lip of the trunk. 4. Remove the nut that holds down the spare tire. 5. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-72.
Page 265: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire You must take off the wheel cover or hubcap to reach the wheel bolts. For steel wheels with full plastic covers and aluminum wheels with large circular center caps, do the following: 1.
Page 266 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 2. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt head and 3. Locate the jack notches (A and B) in the vehicle’s rotate the wheel wrench clockwise. That will raise frame. the lift head a little. 4. Position the jack in the notch near the tire being changed, but make sure all of the jack lift head is touching the jacking ﬂange under the body.
Page 267 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly 6.
Page 268 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel become loose after a time.
Page 269 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. 11. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 270 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 13. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 271: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 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.
Page 272: Compact Spare Tire
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net 3. Place the ﬂat tire, face down, into the spare tire After installing the compact spare tire on your vehicle, compartment. When placing an aluminum ﬂat tire you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your into the spare tire compartment, be very careful compact spare tire is correctly inﬂated.
Page 273: Appearance Care
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Appearance Care Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match •...
Page 274: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Here are some cleaning tips: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), • egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine Clean up stains as soon as you can — before and blood can be removed as follows: they set.
Page 275: Vinyl
Vinyl Glass Surfaces Use warm water and a clean cloth. Glass should be cleaned often. Saturn Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. normal tobacco smoke and dust ﬁlms on interior glass.
Page 276: Weatherstrips
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Weatherstrips Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. silicone grease with a clean cloth.
Page 277: Windshield And Wiper Blades
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive Windshield and Wiper Blades polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, paint ﬁnish on your vehicle.
Page 278: Aluminum Wheels
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners be covered by your warranty.
Page 279: Sheet Metal Damage
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. 5-79...
Page 280: Chemical Paint Spotting
Description Usage Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Saturn Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces Wax-Treated polishing cloth.
Page 281 ﬁne scratches and other fabrics, vinyl, leather Swirl Remover Polish light surface and carpet. contamination. See your Saturn parts department for these products. Removes light scratches See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. page 6-13. Cleans, shines and...
Page 282: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on your spare tire cover. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 283: Electrical System
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 284: Floor Console Fuse Block
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Floor Console Fuse Block Fuses Usage DIMMER Dimmer Switch Left Heated Seat Switch (If Equipped), Right Heated IGN 3 Seat Switch (If Equipped), Air Conditioning, Rear Defogger Relay DEFOG LED Rear Defog LED RR COMP Trunk Compartment Lamp Windshield Washers and WIPER Wipers (Front)
Page 285 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Fuses Usage LOCKS Power Door Locks HTD SEAT Heated Seats (If Equipped) Power Door Locks, Heated Mirror BODY Relay, Liftgate Latch POWER SEAT Power Seat PREM AMP Premium Sound System Ampliﬁer FOG LAMP Fog Lamps RR WIPER/ Rear Wiper/Washer (Wagon), SUNROOF Sunroof Relays...
Page 286: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located in the forward part of the engine compartment near the battery. Fuses Usage IGN 0/3/CR (L4) Ignition Switch ® Audio System, OnStar , Rear Seat RADIO DVD (Option) BCM CLUSTER Body Control Module, Instrument Cluster, Dimmer Switch INJECTOR (L4) Fuel Injectors (2.2L L4, If Equipped)
Page 287 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Fuses Usage Fuses Usage FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump System ENGINE 3.0L V6 Engine CNTL 3 (V6) RT HEADLAMP Right Headlamps REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger BRAKE Brake Lamps HVAC High Blower Instrument Cluster, Coolant Level BLOWER IGN 1 Switch, Air Bag, Electronic PRND321 Park Neutral Position Switch,...
Page 288 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Fuses Usage Relays Usage FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump System COOL FAN 2 Cooling fan module WIPER Wiper System ENGINE Air Conditioning System 3.0L V6 (L81) Engine CNTL (V6) HORN Horn 3.0L V6 Engine REAR WIPER Rear Wiper System (Wagon Only) ENGINE Cruise Clutch Switch, Emissions CNT (V6)
Page 289: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.1 lbs 0.95 kg Cooling System 8.5 quarts 8.0 L Engine Oil with Filter...
Page 290 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net NOTES 5-90...
Page 291 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month .........6-10 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 292: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at Saturn want to help you keep your vehicle in good Introduction working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and a few times a week.
Page 293 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 When you go to your Saturn retailer for your service should be performed when indicated. See Additional needs, you will know that Saturn-trained and supported Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance service technicians will perform the work using genuine Footnotes on page 6-8 for further information.
Page 294: Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the Change reset. Your Saturn retailer has Saturn-trained service Engine Oil light comes on within 10 months since vehicle technicians who will perform this work using genuine was purchased or Maintenance II was performed.
Page 295 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage.
Page 296: Additional Required Services
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000)
Page 297 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Replace engine fuel ﬁlter. An Emission • Control Service. See footnote †. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs •...
Page 298: Maintenance Footnotes
Inspect excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine Saturn parts as needed. To help ensure proper control cables. operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and...
Page 299: Owner Checks And Services
− In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature dependability and emission control performance of your regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. vehicle. Your Saturn retailer can assist you with these − In hilly or mountainous terrain. checks and services.
Page 300: At Least Once A Month
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Engine Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year Check the engine coolant level and add Starter Switch Check ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check CAUTION: Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 301 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular System Check brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort.
Page 302 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, Park (P) Mechanism Check set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With CAUTION: the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular...
Page 303: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Power Steering Fluid (Saturn Part Power Steering No. 21007583 or GM Part No. U.S. System Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, 89021184, in Canada 89021186). part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained ®...
Page 304: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your retailer. ® Part Saturn Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 90571362 — Engine Oil Filter 21018826 —...
Page 305: Maintenance Record
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 306 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 307 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 308 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 309: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Government ..........7-8 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ....7-8 Roadside Assistance Program ......7-5 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-9 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ..........7-7...
Page 310: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to roadside assistance, brochures, literature and discuss your retailer and to Saturn. Together we are committed any concerns you may have. to providing our customers with unparalleled service,...
Page 311 You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program by using remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined the toll-free telephone number or by writing them at the in Steps One and Two, Saturn and its retailers offer the following address: additional assistance of a neutral party through our...
Page 312: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Telephone (TTY) Users The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Saturn one place. has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment in its Saturn Customer The Online Owner Center allows you to: Assistance Center.
Page 313: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
GM Mobility Reimbursement As the proud owner of a new Saturn vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Saturn Roadside Assistance Program Program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can...
Page 314: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a Saturn reserves the right to limit services or battery jump start will be covered at no charge. reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Saturn’s • Saturn Retailer Locator Service judgment, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Page 315: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Vehicle Data Collection and Event To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores Data Recorders the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a •...
Page 316: Reporting Safety Defects
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. individual problems between you, your retailer or U.S. customers can call the Saturn Customer Assistance Saturn Corporation. Center at 1-800-553-6000, or write: To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety...
Page 317: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Bulletins Service Manuals Saturn regularly sends its retailers useful service A variety of publications are available to you. Saturn bulletins about Saturn products. Saturn monitors service manuals are written for trained technicians, and product performance in the ﬁeld. We then prepare in some cases, specialized tools and equipment are bulletins for servicing our products better.
Page 318 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net NOTES 7-10...
Page 319 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Appearance Care (cont.) Glass Surfaces ..........5-75 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-16 Instrument Panel ......... 5-75 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Interior Plastic Components ......5-75 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-83 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-79 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ......... 5-17 Tires ............
Page 320 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Battery ............5-36 California Fuel ..........5-6 Run-Down Protection ........3-16 Canadian Owners ..........ii Battery Warning Light ........3-27 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......5-89 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......4-22 Carbon Monoxide ....2-10, 2-25, 4-26, 4-40 Brake Care of Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......
Page 321 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..... 7-2 Instrument Panel ......... 5-75 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-5 Interior Plastic Components ......5-75 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ....7-8 Tires ............5-78 Reporting Safety Defects to the Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-79 Canadian Government ........ 7-8 Vinyl ............
Page 322 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Daytime Running Lamps ........3-13 Electrical System Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ..... 3-35 Add-On Equipment ........5-83 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....5-86 Delayed Locking ..........2-8 Floor Console Fuse Block ......5-84 Doing Your Own Service Work ......
Page 323 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Fuses (cont.) Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-83 Filter Windshield Wiper ......... 5-83 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-17 Finish Damage ..........5-79 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-62 Flash-to-Pass ........... 3-8 Gage Flat Tire ............5-62 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-30 Flat Tire, Changing .........
Page 324 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Headlamps (cont.) Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Jump Starting ..........5-37 and Parking Lamps ........5-42 High/Low Beam Changer ........ 3-8 Heater ............3-18 Highbeam On Light ......... 3-35 Highway Hypnosis ........... 4-23 Keyless Entry System ........2-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ........
Page 325 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Light (cont.) Locks (cont.) Battery Warning .......... 3-27 Lockout Protection ......... 2-9 Brake System Warning ......... 3-27 Power Door ..........2-8 Change Engine Oil ........3-34 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....2-8 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ....3-35 Rear Door Security Locks .......
Page 326 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..... 6-13 Change Engine Oil Light ....... 3-34 Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-4 Engine ............5-13 Using Your ........... 6-2 Pressure Light ..........3-33 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Older Children, Restraints ........ 1-26 Malfunction Indicator Light ........
Page 327 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-11 Replacement Bulbs ......... 5-46 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ........7-8 Saturn ............7-8 Radios ............3-38 United States Government ......7-8 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-61 Restraint System Check Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....
Page 328 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Security Light ..........3-34 Service ............5-3 Safety Belt Adding Equipment to the Outside Reminder Light ..........3-25 of Your Vehicle .......... 5-5 Safety Belts Doing Your Own Work ........5-4 Care of ............5-75 Engine Soon Light ........3-31 Driver Position ..........
Page 329 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Sun Visors ............. 2-14 Tires (cont.) Sunroof ............2-29 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....5-51 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-58 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-59 Wheel Replacement ........5-60 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 5-56 Tachometer ............
Page 330 carownersmanual.net carownersmanual.net Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ......5-59 Vehicle Replacement ..........5-60 Control ............4-6 Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-36 Damage Warnings ........... iv Windows ............2-12 Service Soon Light ........3-36 Manual ............2-12 Symbols ............iv Power ............

Saturn 2005 L-Series Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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