trailer SATURN AURA 2010 Owner's Manual

Once a Month
•
Tire inflation check. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 6-51.
•Tire wear inspection. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 6-57.
Once a Year
•
Starter switch check. SeeOwner Checks and
Services on page 7-8.
•Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park)
mechanism check. SeeOwner Checks and
Services on page 7-8.
•Automatic transmission shiftlock control system
check. SeeOwner Checks and Services on
page 7-8.
•Ignition transmission lock check. SeeOwner
Checks and Services on page 7-8.
•Engine cooling system and pressure cap pressure
check. Radiator and air conditioning condenser
outside cleaning. SeeCooling System on
page 6-24.
•Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection
for loose or damaged components.
•Throttle system inspection for interference, binding
or for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have
high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate
accelerator or cruise control cables.
•If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit, check the sealant expiration date printed on
the instruction label of the kit. SeeTire Sealant and
Compressor Kit on page 6-67.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
40 000 km/25,000 Miles
•
Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
80 000 km/50,000 Miles
•
Engine air cleaner filter replacement. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6-21.
•2.4L Engine Only: Automatic transmission fluid and
filter change (severe service only) for vehicles
mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in
hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently
towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery
service. SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid on
page 6-23.
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•3.6L Engine Only: Automatic transmission fluid
change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in
heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or
mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a
trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid on page 6-23.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
160 000 km/100,000 Miles
•
3.6L Engine Only: Automatic transmission fluid
change (normal service). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 6-23.
•Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires
inspection.An Emission Control Service.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
240 000 km/150,000 Miles
•
Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill,
cooling system and cap pressure check, and
cleaning of outside of radiator and air conditioning
condenser (or every 5 years, whichever occurs
first). SeeEngine Coolant on page 6-25.An
Emission Control Service.
•Engine accessory drive belt inspection for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious damage and
replacement, if needed.An Emission Control
Service.
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C
Calibration.....................................................3-33
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 6-4
Warning....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel.................................................. 6-6
Call Waiting...................................................4-76
Calling for Assistance........................................ 8-6
Canadian Owners............................................... iii
Canceling a Remote Start.................................. 1-5
Capacities and Specifications..........................6-105
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................3-30
Trunk.........................................................3-11
Winter Driving.............................................5-16
Care of
Safety Belts................................................6-91
Care of CDs ..................................................4-59
Care of the CD Player.....................................4-59
CD Messages................................................4-59
CD, MP3 .......................................................4-61
Cellular Phone Usage......................................4-83
Center Console Storage...................................3-41
Certification Label...........................................5-22
Chains, Tire...................................................6-65
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing................5-33
Charging System Light....................................4-30Check
Engine Lamp..............................................4-34
Check Engine Light.........................................4-34
Checking Coolant............................................6-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................6-17
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-12
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................6-95
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................2-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........2-44
Older Children.............................................2-32
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................2-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................2-54
Systems.....................................................2-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................2-42
Chime Level Adjustment..................................4-84
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-94
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................6-92
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-90
Finish Care.................................................6-92
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-91
Interior.......................................................6-89
Leather......................................................6-91
Tires..........................................................6-94
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Dinghy Towing................................................5-25
Disarming the System.....................................3-16
Disc, MP3......................................................4-61
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 6-4
Dolly Towing..................................................5-26
Dome Lamps .................................................4-13
Door
Ajar Reminder.............................................. 3-8
Delayed Locking........................................... 3-9
Locks.......................................................... 3-8
Power Locks................................................ 3-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 3-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................3-10
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................4-39
DIC Operation and Displays..........................4-40
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................4-46
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-42
Driver Shift Control.........................................1-14
Driver Shift Control (DSC)................................3-24
Driving
At Night.....................................................5-12
Before a Long Trip......................................5-14
Defensive..................................................... 5-2
Drunk.......................................................... 5-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................5-14
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................5-15
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................5-13Driving (cont.)
Loss of Control...........................................5-11
Off-Road Recovery......................................5-11
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................5-18
Winter........................................................5-16
Driving for Better Fuel Economy.......................1-23
Driving on Grades...........................................5-32
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................5-16
Driving with a Trailer.......................................5-31
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones..........4-77
E
E85 Fuel......................................................... 6-8
EDR .............................................................8-15
Ejecting a CD................................................4-58
Electric Power Steering..................................... 5-9
Electrical Equipment, Add-On............................6-96
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................6-100
Fuses........................................................6-97
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-97
Power Windows and Other Power Options......6-97
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................6-102
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................6-96
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-17
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Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key®III+...........................................3-17
Electronic Stability Control................................. 5-5
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light...........4-32
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................3-12
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................4-36
Ending a Call.................................................4-76
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-21
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........4-34
Compartment Overview................................6-14
Coolant......................................................6-25
Coolant Heater............................................3-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................4-33
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................4-33
Cooling System...........................................6-24
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-12
Exhaust.....................................................3-30
Oil .............................................................6-17
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........6-30
Overheating................................................6-28
Starting......................................................3-20
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................5-33
Engine Identification........................................6-96
Engine Oil
Life System................................................6-20
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes...........6-20Entering Personalization Menu..........................4-46
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................4-13
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons...........3-40
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-16
Exiting Personalization Menu............................4-50
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature...................3-15
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override.................3-15
Express-Down Window....................................3-14
Express-Up Window........................................3-14
Extender, Safety Belt
.......................................2-31
Exterior Mirrors...............................................1-10
F
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
Industry and Science Canada........................6-54
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-21
Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite
Radio Service Only).....................................4-56
Finding a Station............................................4-53
Finish Damage...............................................6-95
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 4-3
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire........................................................6-66
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................6-74
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................6-84
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Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Record....................................7-13
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................7-11
Owner Checks and Services........................... 7-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............7-10
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 7-3
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................5-33
MaintenanceI.................................................. 7-3
MaintenanceII................................................. 7-4
Making a Call.................................................4-74
Making Turns.................................................5-31
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................4-34
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process.....................................................8-13
Manual Locks.................................................. 1-5
Manual Reclining Seatbacks............................... 2-6
Manual Seat.................................................... 1-6
Manual Seats................................................... 2-4
Maximum Air Conditioning................................4-17
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-42
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................3-32
Manual Rearview.........................................3-32
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................3-34
Outside Heated Mirrors................................3-34
Outside Power Mirrors..................................3-34MP3 .............................................................4-61
Muting a Call.................................................4-76
My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca............. 8-4
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................8-16
Net, Convenience...........................................3-42
New Vehicle Break-In......................................3-19
O
Odometer......................................................4-26
Trip ...........................................................4-26
Off-Road
Recovery....................................................5-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................6-17
Engine Oil Life System.................................6-20
Pressure Light.............................................4-37
Older Children, Restraints................................2-32
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-4
Online Owner Center
(U.S.) — www.gmownercenter.com/saturn......... 8-4
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls........................1-25
Operation......................................................4-16
Operation Tips................................................4-24
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........3-35
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Power Door Locks............................................ 1-5
Power Lumbar ................................................. 1-7
Power Reclining Seatbacks................................ 2-8
Power Reclining Seatbacks (If Equipped)............. 1-7
Power Seats (If Equipped)................................. 1-6
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts..........................2-31
Privacy..........................................................8-15
Navigation System.......................................8-16
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).............8-17
Program
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 8-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 3-9
Programming the Power Windows.....................3-14
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle............. 3-4
Programming Universal Home
Remote — Fixed Code.................................3-37
Programming Universal Home
Remote — Rolling Code...............................3-35
Proposition 65 Warning, California....................... 6-4
Propriétaires Canadiens....................................... iii
Pulling A Trailer..............................................5-28
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........2-16
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................4-53
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID).....................................8-17
Statement...................................................8-17
Radio Messages.............................................4-57
Radio(s)........................................................4-52
Radios
Reception...................................................4-83
Setting the Clock.........................................4-51
Theft-Deterrent............................................4-81
Reading Lamps..............................................4-13
Rear Door Security Locks................................3-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................2-28
Rear Seat....................................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Air Outlet........................................4-23
Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................4-80
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System........................4-79
Rear Window Defogger............................4-18, 4-22
Rearview Mirrors.............................................3-32
Automatic Dimming......................................3-32
Receiving a Call.............................................4-75
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 2-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................7-10
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................5-24
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Tires.............................................................6-44
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................6-94
Buying New Tires........................................6-60
Chains.......................................................6-65
Changing a Flat Tire....................................6-74
Cleaning....................................................6-94
Compact Spare...........................................6-88
Different Size..............................................6-61
High-Speed Operation..................................6-52
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-66
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................6-51
Inspection and Rotation................................6-57
Installing the Spare Tire................................6-78
Pressure Light.............................................4-34
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-54
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-53
Removing the Flat Tire.................................6-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............6-76
Sealant and Compressor Kit.................6-67, 6-74
Sidewall Labeling.........................................6-45
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-84
Terminology and Definitions...........................6-48
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-63
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-59
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................3-22Torque Lock...................................................3-28
Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires....................5-30
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-24
Towing a Trailer..........................................5-27
Your Vehicle...............................................5-24
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message...............6-55
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
.......................6-56
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 5-7
Traction Control Operation................................. 5-8
Traction – AA, A, B, C.....................................6-62
Trailer Brakes.................................................5-30
Transferring a Call..........................................4-76
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................6-23
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................3-23
Transportation Options...................................... 8-9
Transportation Program, Courtesy....................... 8-9
Treadwear.....................................................6-62
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A.........6-62
Trip Odometer................................................4-26
Trunk............................................................3-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 4-4
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 4-4
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................5-32
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................6-62
Universal Home Remote System.......................3-34
Operation...................................................3-35
Used Replacement Wheels..............................6-65
Using ABS....................................................... 5-5
Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device
or iPod......................................................4-65
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack...........................4-60
Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage
Device or iPod............................................4-64
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to
Temporarily Seal and Inflate a
Punctured Tire............................................6-69
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
Punctured)..................................................6-72
Using the USB Port........................................4-60
Using Universal Home Remote.........................3-40
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 5-3
Loading......................................................5-19
Remote Start................................................ 3-5
Running While Parked..................................3-31
Symbols......................................................... ivVehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................8-15
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................6-95
Service Parts Identification Label...................6-96
Vehicle Personalization....................................1-19
DIC ...........................................................4-46
Vehicle Storage..............................................6-36
Ventilation Adjustment......................................4-23
Visors...........................................................3-15
Voice Pass-Thru.............................................4-77
Voice Recognition...........................................4-69
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............4-24
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-42
Hazard Flashers............................................ 4-3
Safety and Symbols......................................... iv
Weight of the Trailer........................................5-29
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................5-29
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................6-19
What to Do with Used Oil ................................6-21
What to Use ..................................6-25, 6-31, 6-32
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................6-63
Different Size..............................................6-61
Replacement...............................................6-64
When It Is Time for New Tires..........................6-59
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