warning light SATURN OUTLOOK 2007 Owner's Guide

Service........................................................ 377
Accessories and Modications................... 377
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 378
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 378
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 379
Fuel............................................................. 379
Gasoline Octane........................................ 379
Gasoline Specications.............................. 379
California Fuel........................................... 380
Additives................................................... 380
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 381
Filling the Tank......................................... 381
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 384
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 384
Hood Release........................................... 385
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 386
Engine Oil................................................. 387
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 390
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 392
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 394
Engine Coolant.......................................... 396
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 399
Engine Overheating................................... 400Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 402
Cooling System......................................... 402
Power Steering Fluid................................. 408
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 409
Brakes...................................................... 410
Battery...................................................... 413
Jump Starting............................................ 414
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 420
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 421
Bulb Replacement....................................... 422
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting..... 422
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 422
License Plate Lamp................................... 423
Replacement Bulbs................................... 423
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 424
Tires............................................................ 425
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 426
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 429
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 432
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 433
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 438
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 440
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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How to Add Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of transmission uid to use. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 497.
If the uid level is low, add only enough of the
proper uid to bring the level into the crosshatched
area on the dipstick.
1. Remove the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough uid at
the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It does not take much uid, generally less
than one half of a pint (0.25 L). Do not overll.
Notice:Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission uid may damage your vehicle,
and the damages may not be covered by
your warranty. Always use the automatic
transmission uid listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 497.
3. After adding uid, recheck the uid level as
described under “How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid,” earlier in this section.
4. When the correct uid level is obtained, twist
& lock dipstick cap in place.
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 or if you need
to add coolant to the radiator, seeEngine
Overheating on page 400.
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.
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Brakes
Brake Fluid
The brake master
cylinder reservoir is
lled with DOT-3 brake
uid. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 386for the
location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake uid
level in the reservoir might go down. The rst
is that the brake uid goes down to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are put in, the uid level goes back
up. The other reason is that uid is leaking out of
the brake system. If it is, you should have the
brake system xed, since a leak means that
sooner or later the brakes will not work well.So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake uid.
Adding brake uid will not correct a leak. If you add
uid when the linings are worn, then you will have
too much uid when you get new brake linings. You
should add or remove brake uid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
{CAUTION:
If your vehicle has too much brake uid, it
can spill on the engine. The uid will burn if
the engine is hot enough. You or others
could be burned, and your vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake uid only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
When the brake uid falls to a low level, the brake
warning light comes on. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 217.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.Some driving conditions or climates can cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied
or lightly applied. This does not mean something
is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque
specications inCapacities and Specifications on
page 483.
Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does
not return to normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign
that brake service might be required.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without
the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear.
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If your vehicle has the DIC feature, a message
to check the pressure in a specic tire also
appears on the DIC display. The low tire pressure
warning symbol on the instrument panel cluster
and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
message on the DIC display appears at each
ignition cycle until the tires are inated to
the correct ination pressure. For additional
information and details about the DIC operation
and displays seeDIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons) on page 229orDIC Operation
and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 235
andDIC Warnings and Messages on page 239.
You may notice, during cooler weather conditions,
the tire pressure monitor light, located on the
instrument panel cluster, and the CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE message appears when the vehicle is
rst started and then turn off as you start to
drive the vehicle. This could be an early indicator
that the tire pressures are getting low and
need to be inated to the proper pressure.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should
be checked monthly when cold and inated to
the ination pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
ination pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires ofa different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire ination pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire ination
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety
feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with
a tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure
telltale when one
or more of your tires is
signicantly
under-inated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signicantly
under-inated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-ination also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
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While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform to
federal safety requirements and additional General
Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specied government
test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may
depart signicantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices, and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specied government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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Accessories and Modications..................... 377
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 92
Additives, Fuel............................................ 380
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 475
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 392
Air Conditioning..................................194, 198
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 214
Readiness Light....................................... 212
Airbag System............................................... 76
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 84
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 82
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 79
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 92
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 84
Passenger Sensing System....................... 86
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 91
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 83
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 420
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 332Antilock Brake System (ABS)...................... 327
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light......... 218
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 470
Care of Safety Belts................................ 467
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 472
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 468
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 464
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 465
Finish Care.............................................. 468
Finish Damage......................................... 471
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 467
Leather.................................................... 466
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 471
Tires........................................................ 471
Underbody Maintenance........................... 472
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 473
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 468
Weatherstrips........................................... 467
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 469
Audio System.............................................. 260
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 317
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 320
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 320
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Audio System (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 305
Radio with CD......................................... 263
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 315
Setting the Time...................................... 261
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 317
Understanding Radio Reception............... 318
Audio System(s)
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 273
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 394
Operation................................................. 129
B
Battery........................................................ 413
Electric Power Management..................... 187
Run-Down Protection............................... 188
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 343
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 329
Brakes........................................................ 410
System Warning Light.............................. 217
Braking....................................................... 326Braking in Emergencies............................... 329
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 123
Bulb Replacement....................................... 422
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 422
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 421
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...... 422
License Plate Lamps................................ 423
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 423
Buying New Tires........................................ 440
C
Calibration................................................... 139
California Fuel............................................. 380
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 378
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 483
Carbon Monoxide..............110, 137, 347, 362
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 467
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 320
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 320
Cargo Cover............................................... 163
Cargo Management System........................ 164
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 163
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Convenience Net......................................... 163
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 220
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 220
Heater, Engine......................................... 127
Cooling System........................................... 402
Courtesy Lamps.......................................... 184
Cruise Control............................................. 179
Cruise Control Light.................................... 226
Cupholder(s)................................................ 161
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 508
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 508
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 504
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 509
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn.......... 517
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 517
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 516
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 509
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 518D
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.................................... 183
Defensive Driving........................................ 322
Delayed Entry Lighting................................ 186
Delayed Exit Lighting................................... 186
Delayed Headlamps.................................... 183
Delayed Locking.......................................... 107
Disc, MP3..........................................290, 296
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 378
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 185
Dome Lamps............................................... 185
Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 107
Locks....................................................... 106
Power Door Locks................................... 107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 107
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 108
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 30
Seat Height Adjuster.................................. 10
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Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 228
DIC Operation and Displays............229, 235
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 250
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 239
Driving
At Night................................................... 337
City.......................................................... 342
Defensive................................................. 322
Drunken................................................... 323
Freeway................................................... 342
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 345
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 339
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 352
Winter...................................................... 347
Dual Automatic Climate Control System......... 198
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 305
E
EDR ............................................................ 519
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 475
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 476
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 476Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 476
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 479
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 475
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 392
Check and Service Engine Soon Light........ 222
Coolant.................................................... 396
Coolant Heater......................................... 127
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 220
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 220
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 499
Engine Compartment Overview................ 386
Exhaust................................................... 137
Oil ........................................................... 387
Oil Life System........................................ 390
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...... 402
Overheating............................................. 400
Running While Parked............................. 138
Starting.................................................... 126
Entry Lighting.............................................. 185
Event Data Recorders................................. 520
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 47
Exterior Lamps............................................ 182
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