brake fluid SATURN OUTLOOK 2009 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
g:Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
_:Tow/Haul Mode
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and rear wash
button is located on the instrument
panel below the climate control
system.
Z(Rear Wiper):Press to turn the
rear wiper on and off. The wiper
speed cannot be changed.
Y(Wash):Press to spray washer
uid on the rear window. The window
wiper will also come on. Release the
button when enough uid has been
sprayed on the window. The rear
wiper will run a few more cycles
after it is released. If the rear wiper
function was already on, prior to
pressing the wash button, it stays
on until the wiper button is pressed
again.
The rear window washer uses the
same uid that is in the windshield
washer reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-26.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be
maintained without keeping your
foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When the brakes are applied, the
cruise control is disengaged.
{CAUTION
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. So, do not use
the cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.The cruise control buttons are
located on left side of the steering
wheel.
T(On/Off):Press to turn cruise
control on and off. The indicator
comes on when cruise control is on.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):
Press to make the vehicle accelerate
or resume to a previously set speed.
SET– :Press to set the speed or
make the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel):Press to cancel cruise
control.
Instrument Panel 3-9
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Service and
Appearance Care
ServiceService................................5-3
Accessories and
Modications.......................5-3
California Proposition 65
Warning.............................5-3
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements........5-4
Doing Your Own
Service Work......................5-4
Adding Equipment to the
Outside of the Vehicle..........5-5
FuelFuel....................................5-5
Gasoline Octane...................5-5
Gasoline Specications..........5-5
California Fuel......................5-6
Additives..............................5-6Fuels in Foreign Countries......5-7
Filling the Tank.....................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container..........................5-10
Checking Things Under
the Hood
Checking Things Under
the Hood..........................5-10
Hood Release.....................5-11
Engine Compartment
Overview..........................5-12
Engine Oil..........................5-13
Engine Oil Life System.........5-15
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-17
Automatic Transmission
Fluid................................5-18
Cooling System...................5-19
Engine Coolant...................5-19
Engine Overheating.............5-23
Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode. . .5-25
Power Steering Fluid............5-25
Windshield Washer Fluid......5-26
Brakes...............................5-27
Battery...............................5-29
Jump Starting.....................5-30
All-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive...................5-35
Headlamp AimingHeadlamp Aiming................5-35
Bulb ReplacementBulb Replacement...............5-35
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting....................5-36
Halogen Bulbs....................5-36
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps.............5-36
License Plate Lamp.............5-37
Replacement Bulbs..............5-37
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement.....................5-38
TiresTires..................................5-39
Tire Sidewall Labeling..........5-40
Tire Terminology and
Denitions.........................5-42
Ination - Tire Pressure........5-45
Service and Appearance Care 5-1
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A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System on page 5-19.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap.
SeeCooling System on
page 5-19.
C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.
SeeJump Starting on page 5-30.
D.Underhood Fuse Block on
page 5-94.
E. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.
SeeJump Starting on page 5-30.
F.Power Steering Fluid on
page 5-25.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 5-13.H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 5-13.
I. Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick. See “Checking the
Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 5-18.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir.
See “Brake Fluid” underBrakes
on page 5-27.
K.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-17.
L. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-26.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel ll. In order to
get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on
level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle
is a yellow loop. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for the location of the
engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the
oil several minutes to drain back
into the oil pan. If this is not done,
the oil dipstick might not show the
actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean
it with a paper towel or cloth,
then push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the
tip down, and check the level.
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Notice:
When using concentrated
washer uid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer uid.
Water can cause the solution
to freeze and damage your
washer uid tank and other
parts of the washer system.
Also, water does not clean as
well as washer uid.
Fill the washer uid tank only
three-quarters full when it is
very cold. This allows for uid
expansion if freezing occurs,
which could damage the tank if
it is completely full.
Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in your windshield
washer. It can damage the
vehicle’s windshield washer
system and paint.
Brakes
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir
is lled with DOT 3 brake uid. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for the location of the
reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the
brake uid level in the reservoir
might go down:
The brake uid level goes down
because of normal brake lining
wear. When new linings are
installed, the uid level goes
back up.
A uid leak in the brake hydraulic
system can also cause a low uid
level. Have the brake hydraulic
system xed, since a leak means
that sooner or later the brakes will
not work well.Do not top off the brake uid. Adding
uid does not correct a leak. If uid
is added when the linings are worn,
there will be too much uid when new
brake linings are installed. Add or
remove brake uid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
{CAUTION
If too much brake uid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn, if
the engine is hot enough. You or
others could be burned, and the
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 3-36.
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What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake uid
from a sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12.
Always clean the brake uid reservoir
cap and the area around the cap
before removing it. This helps keep
dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION
With the wrong kind of uid in the
brake hydraulic system, the
brakes might not work well. This
could cause a crash. Always use
the proper brake uid.Notice:
Using the wrong uid can badly
damage brake hydraulic system
parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil,
such as engine oil, in the brake
hydraulic system can damage
brake hydraulic system parts so
badly that they will have to be
replaced. Do not let someone
put in the wrong kind of uid.
If brake uid is spilled on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, the
paint nish can be damaged. Be
careful not to spill brake uid
on the vehicle. If you do, wash it
off immediately. SeeWashing
Your Vehicle on page 5-87.
Brake Wear
This vehicle has 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 the vehicle is
moving, except when applying 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 the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with
worn-out brake pads could
result in costly brake repair.
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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute Certied for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 5-13
.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on page 5-19 .
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806,
in Canada 88862807).
Windshield Washer Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
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A
Accessories and
Modications...................... 5-3
Accessory Power.................2-21
Accessory Power Outlets......3-17
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....1-60
Additional Required Services,
Scheduled Maintenance....... 6-6
Additives, Fuel...................... 5-6
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................5-92
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.......5-17
Air Conditioning...................3-19
Airbag
Readiness Light................3-33
Airbag System.....................1-47
Adding Equipment to
Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-60
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?.....................1-53
Passenger Sensing
System........................1-55
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-60Airbag System (cont.)
What Makes an Airbag
Inate?........................1-52
What Will You See After
an Airbag Inates?........1-53
When Should an Airbag
Inate?........................1-51
Where Are the Airbags?.....1-49
Airbags
Passenger Status
Indicator.......................3-34
All-Wheel Drive....................5-35
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)
System............................. 4-8
Antilock Brake System (ABS).... 4-4
Warning Light...................3-37
Appearance Care
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . 5-89
Care of Safety Belts..........5-86
Chemical Paint Spotting.....5-90
Cleaning Exterior
Lamps/Lenses...............5-87
Fabric/Carpet...................5-85
Finish Care......................
5-87
Finish Damage.................5-90
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces....5-86Appearance Care (cont.)
Interior Cleaning...............5-84
Leather...........................5-86
Sheet Metal Damage........5-90
Tires...............................5-90
Underbody Maintenance....5-90
Washing Your Vehicle........5-87
Weatherstrips...................5-87
Windshield, Backglass,
and Wiper Blades..........5-88
Assistance Program,
Roadside.......................... 7-6
Audio System......................3-74
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls.....................3-125
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation
Manual.......................3-103
Setting the Clock..............3-74
Audio System(s)..................3-75
Audio Systems
Radio Reception.............3-126
Rear Seat (RSA).............3-123
Theft-Deterrent Feature....3-125
Automatic Transmission
Fluid...............................5-18
Operation........................2-24
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B
Battery...............................5-29
Electric Power
Management.................3-15
Run-Down Protection.........3-16
Belt Routing, Engine.............6-15
Bluetooth
®.........................3-103
Brake
Emergencies...................... 4-5
Brake Fluid.........................5-27
Brakes...............................5-27
Antilock............................. 4-4
Parking...........................2-27
System Warning Light.......3-36
Braking................................ 4-3
Braking in Emergencies.......... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle..........2-20
Bulb Replacement................5-37
Fog Lamp ........................3-13
Halogen Bulbs..................5-36
Headlamp Aiming..............5-35
Headlamps......................5-35
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting...............5-36Bulb Replacement (cont.)
License Plate Lamps.........5-37
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps.........5-36
Buying New Tires.................5-54
C
Calibration..........................3-54
California
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements................. 5-4
California Fuel....................... 5-6
California Proposition 65
Warning............................ 5-3
Camera, Rear Vision............2-37
Canadian Owners..................... ii
Capacities and
Specications...................5-98
Carbon Monoxide.................2-11
Engine Exhaust................2-30
Liftgate............................2-10
Winter Driving..................4-15
Care of
Safety Belts.....................5-86Cargo
Tie Downs .......................2-53
Cargo Cover........................2-53
Cargo Management System....2-53
CD, MP3 ....................3-92, 3-97
Center Console Storage........2-50
Chains, Tire........................5-60
Charging System Light..........3-35
Check
Engine Lamp...................3-39
Checking Things Under
the Hood .........................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting........5-90
Child Restraints
Infants and Young
Children.......................1-30
Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children.......1-37
Older Children..................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint
in a Rear Seat Position....1-43
Securing a Child Restraint
in the Right Front Seat
Position.......................1-45
Systems..........................1-33
Where to Put the
Restraint......................1-35
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Outside
Convex Mirror..................2-34
Heated Mirrors.................2-34
Power Foldaway Mirrors.....2-33
Power Mirrors..................2-32
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode................5-25
Owner Checks and Services..... 6-9
Owners, Canadian.................... ii
P
Paint, Damage.....................5-90
Parade Dimming..................3-15
Park
Shifting Into.....................2-28
Shifting Out of..................2-29
Park Aid.............................2-34
Park Tilt Mirrors...................2-34
Parking
Assist.............................2-34
Over Things That Burn......2-29
Parking Brake......................2-27
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-34
Passenger Sensing System....1-55
Passing..............................4-10PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer......................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation........2-18
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California...... 5-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®.....................3-103
Power
Door Locks........................ 2-8
Electrical System..............5-92
Liftgate............................2-11
Lumbar Controls................. 1-5
Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current........................3-18
Retained
Accessory (RAP)...........2-21
Seat................................. 1-4
Steering Fluid...................5-25
Windows.........................2-14
Pregnancy, Using
Safety Belts.....................1-28
Privacy...............................7-16
Navigation System............7-18
OnStar............................7-18
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID).......7-18Programmable Automatic
Door Locks........................ 2-9
Proposition 65 Warning,
California.......................... 5-3
R
Radio Frequency Identication
(RFID), Privacy.................7-18
Radio(s).............................3-75
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation
Manual.......................3-103
Reception......................3-126
Setting the Clock..............3-74
Theft-Deterrent...............3-125
Reading Lamps...................3-15
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System................3-28
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System and
Electronic Climate
Controls..........................3-29
Rear Door Security Locks....... 2-9
Rear Seat Armrest...............2-52
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