check engine light SATURN AURA 2007 User Guide

You can run the engine to keep warm, but be
careful.
{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO
(carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO
could overcome you and kill you. You
cannot see it or smell it, so you might not
know it is in your vehicle. Clear away
snow from around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is blocking the
exhaust pipe. And check around again
from time to time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of
the vehicle that is away from the wind.
This will help keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This
saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a
little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the
heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transaxle uid
level. A transaxle uid leak is the only reason for
uid loss. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to
the retailer service department and have it repaired
as soon as possible.
Change the uid at the intervals listed inAdditional
Required Services on page 359, and be sure to
use the transaxle uid listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 365.
Notice:Use of the incorrect automatic
transaxle uid may damage your vehicle, and
the damages may not be covered by your
warranty. Always use the automatic transaxle
uid listed inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 365.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 275.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to−34°F
(−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core,
or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at
the rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
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Checking Coolant
The engine coolant surge tank is located in the
rear of the engine compartment.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 264
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. Never turn the surge
tank pressure cap — even a little — when
the engine and radiator are hot.
The vehicle must be on a level surface. When
your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher.
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{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a ashlight if you need
more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water.
You do not need to add water to the
battery installed in your new vehicle. But
if a battery has ller caps, be sure the
right amount of uid is there. If it is low,
add water to take care of that rst. If you
don’t, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn
you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on your
skin, ush the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can
injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is
running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation. If they do, you
could get a shock. The vehicles could
be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
things you should know. Positive (+) will go
to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+)
terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (−)
will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part
or to a remote negative (−) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−)or
you will get a short that would damage
the battery and maybe other parts too. And do
not connect the negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal on the dead battery
because this can cause sparks.
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8. Make sure there is a proper connection
between the tire valve stem and the sealant
lling hose by looking at the air pressure gage.
If there is not a pressure reading while the
compressor is running, the connection between
the inator kit and the tire is bad.
Check the attachment between the sealant
lling hose and the tire valve stem.
9. Inate the tire up to the recommended
ination pressure, found on the Tire and
Loading Information label located on
the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar) below the
vehicle’s door latch, using the air pressure
gage on the top of the unit.
The pressure gage reading is slightly high
while the compressor is on. Turn the
compressor off to get an accurate pressure
reading.Notice:If the recommended pressure cannot
be reached after 15 minutes, the vehicle
should not be driven farther. Damage to the
tire is severe and the sealant will not be
effective. Remove the air compressor plug
from the accessory power outlet and unscrew
the inating hose from the tire valve. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 377.
10. Push the inator kit switch to the O (off)
position once the correct tire pressure is
obtained.
11. Turn off the engine.
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Audio System (cont.)
Auto Stop Mode.......................................... 178
Automatic Climate Control System............... 154
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 150
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 272
Operation................................................. 116
B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 208
Battery........................................................ 287
Run-Down Protection............................... 152
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 217
Brakes........................................................ 284
Regenerative Braking............................... 119
System Warning Light.............................. 168
Braking....................................................... 214
Braking in Emergencies............................... 217
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 107
Bulb Replacement....................................... 294
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 294
License Plate Lamps................................ 296
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 296Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps........... 294
Buying New Tires........................................ 312
C
California Fuel............................................. 256
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 254
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 351
Carbon Monoxide............... 97,123, 237, 250
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 335
Your CD Player........................................ 207
Your CDs ................................................. 207
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 200
Center Console Storage Area...................... 132
Chains, Tire................................................. 319
Charge/Assist Gage..................................... 178
Charging System Light................................ 167
Check
Engine Light............................................ 172
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 262
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 339
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Electrical System (cont.)
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 343
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 342
Rear Compartment Fuse Block................ 348
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 342
Electronic Stability Control........................... 219
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 270
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 172
Coolant.................................................... 272
Coolant Heater......................................... 114
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 171
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 367
Engine Compartment Overview................ 264
Exhaust................................................... 123
Oil ........................................................... 265
Oil Life System........................................ 268
Overheating............................................. 275
Running While Parked............................. 124
Starting.................................................... 110
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 151
Event Data Recorders................................. 389
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 38F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 270
Finish Damage............................................ 339
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 140
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 142
Flat Tire...................................................... 319
Fluid
Windshield Washer.................................. 282
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 15
Fuel............................................................ 255
Additives.................................................. 256
California Fuel.......................................... 256
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 261
Filling the Tank........................................ 258
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 258
Gage....................................................... 177
Gasoline Octane...................................... 255
Gasoline Specications............................ 255
Fuel Economy Light.................................... 179
Fuses.......................................................... 343
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 343
Rear Compartment Fuse Block................ 348
Windshield Wiper..................................... 342
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O
Odometer.................................................... 163
Odometer, Trip............................................ 163
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 224
Oil
Engine..................................................... 265
Pressure Light.......................................... 175
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 268
Older Children, Restraints............................. 39
Online Owner Center................................... 375
OnStar, Privacy........................................... 390
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 127
Other Warning Devices................................ 140
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 160
Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 153
Outside
Power Mirrors.......................................... 126
Overhead Console Reading Lamps............. 152
Owner Checks and Services....................... 362
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 339
Parade Dimming.......................................... 152
Park Brake.................................................. 119
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 120
Shifting Out of......................................... 122
Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P)............ 149
Parking
Over Things That Burn............................ 122
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 165
Passenger Sensing System........................... 77
Passing....................................................... 224
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 105
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 105
Power
Door Locks................................................ 94
Electrical System..................................... 342
Lift Seat..................................................... 14
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 109
Seat............................................................ 9
Windows.................................................. 100
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