octane SATURN AURA 2007 Owners Manual

Did you just drive through a deep puddle of
water?
If so, your vehicle’s electrical system might be
wet. The condition is usually corrected when the
electrical system dries out. A few driving trips
should turn the light off.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.
SeeGasoline Octane on page 255. Poor fuel
quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently
as designed. You might notice this as stalling
after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into
gear, misring, hesitation on acceleration, or
stumbling on acceleration — these conditions
might go away once the engine is warmed up. This
will be detected by the system and cause the
light to turn on.
If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at
least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the
light off.
If none of the above steps have made the light
turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle.
Your dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment
and diagnostic tools to x any mechanical or
electrical problems that might have developed.Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have
or might begin programs to inspect the emission
control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass
this inspection could prevent you from getting a
vehicle registration.
Here are some things you need to know to help
your vehicle pass an inspection:
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
check engine light is on or not working properly.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if
the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines
that critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed by the system.
The vehicle would be considered not ready for
inspection. This can happen if you have recently
replaced the battery or if the battery has run
down. The diagnostic system is designed
to evaluate critical emission control systems
during normal driving. This can take several days
of routine driving. If you have done this and
your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for
lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer
can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
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Service........................................................ 253
Accessories and Modications................... 253
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 254
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 254
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................... 255
Fuel............................................................. 255
Gasoline Octane........................................ 255
Gasoline Specications.............................. 255
California Fuel........................................... 256
Additives................................................... 256
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 258
Filling the Tank......................................... 258
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 261
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 262
Hood Release........................................... 263
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 264
Engine Oil................................................. 265
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 268
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 270
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 272
Engine Coolant.......................................... 272
Pressure Cap............................................ 275
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 275Engine Overheating................................... 275
Cooling System......................................... 278
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 282
Brakes...................................................... 284
Battery...................................................... 287
Jump Starting............................................ 289
Bulb Replacement....................................... 294
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 294
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps.............. 294
License Plate Lamp................................... 296
Replacement Bulbs................................... 296
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 297
Tires............................................................ 298
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 299
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 301
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 304
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 305
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 310
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 311
Buying New Tires...................................... 312
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 315
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 316
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your
vehicle can affect the airow around it. This may
cause wind noise and affect windshield washer
performance. Check with your retailer before
adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part
of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To
help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum
vehicle performance, Saturn recommends the
use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline.
Gasoline Octane
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted
octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating
is less than 87, you might notice an audible
knocking noise when you drive, commonly referred
to as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasoline
rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If
you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher and you hear heavy knocking, the engine
needs service.
Gasoline Specications
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM
specication D 4814 in the United States or
CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may
contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). Saturn recommends against the use
of gasolines containing MMT. SeeAdditives on
page 256for additional information.
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Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers
and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may
be available in your area. We recommend that you
use these gasolines if they comply with the
specications described earlier. However, E85
(85% ethanol) and other fuels containing
more than 10% ethanol must not be used in
vehicles that were not designed for those fuels.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for fuel
that contains methanol. Do not use fuel
containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in the fuel system and also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage would
not be covered under your warranty.Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
We recommend against the use of such gasolines.
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 retailer for service.
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Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may
need more frequent checks and replacements. So
please read the following and note how you
drive. If you have any questions on how to keep
your vehicle in good condition, see your Saturn
retailer.
This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will nd these limits
on the Tire and Loading Information label.
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 242.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within
legal driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline
Octane on page 255.
The services inScheduled Maintenance on
page 356should be performed when indicated.
SeeAdditional Required Services on page 359and
Maintenance Footnotes on page 360for further
information.
{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do
some jobs, you can be seriously injured.
Do your own maintenance work only if
you have the required know-how and the
proper tools and equipment for the job. If
you have any doubt, see your retailer to
have a qualied technician do the work.
SeeDoing Your Own Service Work on
page 254.
Some maintenance services can be complex. So,
unless you are technically qualied and have
the necessary equipment, you should have your
Saturn retailer do these jobs.
When you go to your Saturn retailer for your
service needs, you will know that Saturn-trained
and supported service technicians will perform the
work using genuine Saturn parts.
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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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G
Gage
Fuel......................................................... 177
Speedometer........................................... 163
Tachometer.............................................. 163
Gage, Charge/Assist.................................... 178
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 255
Specications........................................... 255
Glove Box................................................... 131
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 377
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 140
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamps.................................................. 148
Bulb Replacement.................................... 294
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 149
Delayed................................................... 149
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 142
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 294
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 142
On Reminder........................................... 148Headlamps Off in Park (P).......................... 149
Heater......................................................... 154
Highbeam On Light..................................... 176
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 234
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 235
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 262
Release................................................... 263
Horn............................................................ 140
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 22
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 108
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 42
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 304
Inator Kit, Tire........................................... 320
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 138
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 151
Cluster..................................................... 162
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