fuel filter SATURN L-SERIES 2004 Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-5
Horn.............................................................3-5
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-6
Windshield Wiper Lever...................................3-8
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Interior Lamps..............................................3-15
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-16
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-17
Climate Controls............................................3-17
Climate Control System.................................3-17
Automatic Climate Control System...................3-20
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-24
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-24
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-25
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-26
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-27
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-28
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-28
Battery Warning Light....................................3-29
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-31Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-32
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-32
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-33
Low Coolant Warning Light............................3-33
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-34
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-37
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-38
Security Light...............................................3-38
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-38
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light...........3-39
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.....................3-39
Trunk Ajar Light............................................3-39
Service Vehicle Soon Light............................3-39
Fuel Gage...................................................3-40
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-40
Audio System(s).............................................3-41
Setting the Time...........................................3-41
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-42
Radio with CD..............................................3-45
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-50
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-59
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-69
Radio Reception...........................................3-71
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-72
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.........................3-73
Care of Your CD and DVD Player...................3-73
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-73
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-8
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...................................................5-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-20
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-23
Engine Coolant.............................................5-23
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-26
Engine Overheating.......................................5-26
Cooling System............................................5-29
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-34
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-35
Brakes........................................................5-36Battery........................................................5-39
Jump Starting...............................................5-40
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-46
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-46
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps....................................5-47
Fog Lamps..................................................5-49
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Sedan)...................................................5-49
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Wagon)...................................................5-50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Sedan).............................5-50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Wagon)............................5-52
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-53
Tires..............................................................5-54
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-61
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-62
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-64
Buying New Tires.........................................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-67
Wheel Replacement......................................5-67
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.1 lbs. 0.95 kg
Cooling System
2.2L L4 (L61) Engine
3.0L V6 (L81) Engine7.4 quarts
8.5 quarts7.0 L
8.0 L
Engine Oil with Filter 5.0 quarts 4.7 L
Fuel Tank 15.7 gallons 59.4 L
Transaxle 6.9 quarts 6.5 L
Wheel Nut Torque 92 lb ft 125Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Pug Gap
2.2L L4 (L61) F Automatic0.0450 inches
(1.14 mm)
3.0L V6 (L81) R Automatic0.040 inches
(1.02 mm)
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(41 500)50,000
(83 000)75,000
(125 000)100,000
(166 000)125,000
(207 500)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.••••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.••••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-20.An Emission Control
Service.••••••
Change automatic transaxle uid
and lter (severe service only).See
footnote (h).•••
Replace spark plugs.An Emission
Control Service.•
Replace engine fuel lter.An
Emission Control Service. See
footnote †.•
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-16
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature................3-69
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid.......................5-35
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-91
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-44, 3-47, 3-52
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-28
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-62
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-72
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-68
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-71
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-68
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inates?......1-69
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-67
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-64
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-8
AM ...............................................................3-71
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-42
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-73
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-31
Appearance Care............................................5-82
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-85
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-88Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-82
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-85
Finish Damage............................................5-88
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-87
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-88
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-89
Weatherstrips..............................................5-85
Ashtrays........................................................3-17
Assist Handles...............................................2-41
Audio Output..................................................3-61
Audio System(s).............................................3-41
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-42
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-72
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-73
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-73
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-73
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-50
Radio with CD............................................3-45
Setting the Time..........................................3-41
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-69
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-71
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-20
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..........2-35, 2-37
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-14
Automatic Operation........................................3-21
Automatic Transaxle........................................2-21
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-23
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Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-91
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-92
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-92
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-91
Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Sedan).........2-15
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-36
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-39
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-38
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-34
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-33
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-32
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-31
Oil .............................................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-26
Reduced Power Light...................................3-38
Starting......................................................2-21
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-95
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-46
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-18
Entry Lighting.................................................3-15Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-8
Express-Down Window....................................2-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-35
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finding a Station............................3-42, 3-45, 3-50
Finish Care....................................................5-86
Finish Damage...............................................5-88
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-73
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-7
Flat Tire........................................................5-69
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-70
Floor Console Fuse Blocks...............................5-92
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-34
Windshield Washer......................................5-35
FM ...............................................................3-71
Fog Lamps....................................................3-14
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-8
Following Distance..........................................4-44
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
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Fuel (cont.)
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-40
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-40
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-92
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-91
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-33
Fuel..........................................................3-40
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-27
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-41
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-7
Headlamps..............................................3-7, 3-13
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-46
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-46
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-47
Headphones...................................................3-59
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hitches..........................................................4-43
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-31
How to Check................................................5-62
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-34
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-20
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydroplaning..................................................4-19
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