turn signal bulb SATURN ION 2006 Owners Manual

Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. 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 nished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
ash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal
a turn, check the fuse, seeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-100and for burned-out bulbs.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km),
a chime will sound to let you know you left the turn
signal on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push the turn signal lever forward to change the
headlamps from low beam to high beam. Pull the turn
signal lever back and then release it to change from high
beam to low beam.
When the high beams
are on, this light on the
instrument panel cluster
will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward
you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them off.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions,
but they can be especially helpful in the short periods
after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime
running lamps are required on all vehicles rst sold in
Canada. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered or the
headlamps will be on when not needed.
The DRL system will make your amber turn signal bulb
come on in daylight when the following conditions
are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamp band is in the off or AUTO
position.
When the DRL are on, your amber turn signal bulb will
be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t
be on. Your instrument panel will not be lit up either.
When you turn the exterior lamp band to the headlamp
position, your headlamps will come on. The other lamps
that come on with your headlamps will also come on.
When you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will
go off, and your amber turn signal bulb will come on.
Automatic Headlamp System
If you have the automatic headlamps system, the
headlamps will come on automatically when it is dark
enough.
Your vehicle may have a
light sensor located on top
of the instrument panel.
Make sure it is not covered,
or the headlamps will be on
when you don’t need them.
The system may also turn on the headlamps when
driving through a parking garage or tunnel.
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Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer when towing a trailer, you’ll need to go much
farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal asher and/or extra wiring. See your
retailer if you need information. The arrows on your
instrument panel will ash whenever you signal a turn or
lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will also ash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
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Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...........................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling the Tank..............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-20
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-22
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-24
Manual Transaxle Fluid..................................5-24
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-25
Engine Coolant.............................................5-25
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-29
Engine Overheating.......................................5-29Cooling System............................................5-31
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-38
Brakes........................................................5-39
Battery........................................................5-42
Jump Starting...............................................5-43
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-48
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-48
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-48
Headlamps (Coupe)......................................5-49
Headlamps (Sedan)......................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) (Coupe)...................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) (Sedan)....................5-53
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-54
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-55
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-56
Tires..............................................................5-57
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-59
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-62
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-64
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-68
Buying New Tires.........................................5-68
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
(Coupe)
To change this bulb on a coupe model, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10
for more information.
2. Reach behind the headlamp from inside the hood.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
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Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
(Sedan)
To change this bulb on a sedan model, do the following:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 to remove the headlamp
assembly. See the headlamp removal for sedan
underHeadlamps (Coupe) on page 5-49or
Headlamps (Sedan) on page 5-50. This bulb is
located next to the high/low-beam headlamp.
2. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
4. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
To change a CHMSL bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the CHMSL cover by pulling down on the
cover edges from inside the vehicle.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Replace with the appropriate bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
5. Replace the cover.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To change one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-11for more
information.
2. Remove the three retaining screws from the
taillamp assembly.
3. Slide the taillamp assembly back and remove it
from the quarter panel.
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4. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamps 921
CHMSL PC-175
Front Turn Signal/
Parking Lamp/DRL5702KA
1
Headlamps 9007
Stoplamp and
Taillamps (Top)3057K
1Phillips Only
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
retailer.
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Audio System(s).............................................3-48
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-71
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-71
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-72
Radio with CD....................................3-50, 3-55
Setting the Time..................................3-49, 3-50
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-70
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-72
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-14
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Battery..........................................................5-42
Run-Down Protection...................................3-16
Battery Warning Light......................................3-33
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Boost Gage...................................................3-43
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Parking......................................................2-27
System Warning Light..................................3-34Brakes..........................................................5-39
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-17
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-54
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps................................5-52, 5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-48
Headlamps.........................................5-49, 5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-55
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-68
C
Calibration.............................................2-32, 2-35
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-109
Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-30, 4-26, 4-39
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