instrument panel SATURN RELAY 2007 Repair Manual

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces
A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to
remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is
necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a
mild soap solution can be used to gently remove
dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers
on plastic surfaces. Many commercial cleaners and
coatings that are sold to preserve and protect
soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the
appearance and feel of your interior and are
not recommended. Do not use silicone or
wax-based products, or those containing organic
solvents to clean your vehicle’s interior because
they can alter the appearance by increasing
the gloss in a non-uniform manner.
Some commercial products may increase gloss
on your instrument panel. The increase in
gloss may cause annoying reections in the
windshield and even make it difficult to see through
the windshield under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you
do, it may severely weaken them. In a
crash, they might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean safety belts
only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During
very cold, damp weather frequent application may
be required. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 530.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It
appears on a plate in the front corner of the
instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see
it if you look through the windshield from outside
your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the
Certication/Tire and Service Parts labels and the
certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine
code. This code will help you identify your vehicle’s
engine, specications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label on the inside of the glove
box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order
parts. On this label, you will nd the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage would not
be covered by your warranty. Some add-on
electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to your
vehicle, seeServicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 99.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by four internal
fuses in the underhood fuse block. An electrical
overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or
in some cases to remain off. If this happens,
have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by
an internal fuse in the underhood fuse block.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc.,
the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the
overload is caused by some electrical problem,
be sure to get it xed.
The rear washer pump is controlled by a relay
located in the engine compartment, behind
the windshield washer uid reservoir. The rear
wiper motor is protected by a fuse located in the
instrument panel fuse block.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the instrument panel fuse panel
protect the power windows and other power
accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting
the circuit until the problem is xed.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
from short circuits by a combination of fuses,
circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not
have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has
the same amperage or use one of the spare fuses
in the underhood fuse block. Just pick some
feature of your vehicle that you can get along
without, like the radio or cigarette lighter, and use
its fuse if it is the right amperage. Replace it
as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle, the
instrument panel fuse block and the underhood
fuse block.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located at
the right end of the instrument panel, on the
passenger’s side of the vehicle. Open the front
passegner’s door, and remove the cover, to
access the fuse block.
Your vehicle may not have all of the fuses listed.
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Accessories and Modications..................... 412
Accessory Inator........................................ 480
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 203
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle..................................................... 100
Additives, Fuel............................................ 415
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 511
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 428
Air Conditioning..................................205, 209
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 224
Readiness Light....................................... 223
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 547
Airbag System............................................... 83
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....................... 100
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 91
Passenger Sensing System....................... 93
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 99
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 91
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 92Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 89
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 86
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 355
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 356
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 363
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 227
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 507
Care of Safety Belts................................ 504
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 508
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 505
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 501
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 502
Finish Care.............................................. 505
Finish Damage......................................... 508
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 504
Leather.................................................... 503
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 508
Tires........................................................ 507
Underbody Maintenance........................... 508
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 509
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C
Calibration................................................... 240
California Fuel............................................. 415
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 413
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 518
Captain Chairs, Rear..................................... 22
Carbon Monoxide..............128, 151, 386, 398
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 504
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 355
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 355
Cargo Lamp................................................ 198
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 287
Chains, Tire................................................. 480
Charging System Light................................ 226
Check
Engine Light............................................ 229
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 420
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 508
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 63
Infants and Young Children........................ 59
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 69Child Restraints (cont.)
Older Children........................................... 56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 77
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 79
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 67
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 356
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 205
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 507
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 505
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 502
Finish Care.............................................. 505
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 501
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 504
Leather.................................................... 503
Tires........................................................ 507
Underbody Maintenance........................... 508
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 505
Weatherstrips........................................... 504
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 506
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Door (cont.)
Power Door Locks................................... 116
Power Sliding Door.................................. 121
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock..... 118
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 38
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 234
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 235
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 261
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 241
Driving
At Night................................................... 375
City.......................................................... 380
Defensive................................................. 358
Drunken................................................... 359
Freeway................................................... 381
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 384
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 376
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 391
Winter...................................................... 386
Dual Climate Control System....................... 209
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....294, 309E
Electric Power Management........................ 198
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 511
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 512
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 511
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 512
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 511
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 514
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 511
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 428
Battery..................................................... 449
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 229
Coolant.................................................... 432
Coolant Heater......................................... 141
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 228
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 533
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 422
Exhaust................................................... 151
Oil ........................................................... 423
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Engine (cont.)
Oil Life System........................................ 426
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 437
Overheating............................................. 435
Starting.................................................... 140
Entry Lighting.............................................. 196
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 547
Exit Lighting................................................ 197
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 55
Exterior Lamps............................................ 192
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 428
Finish Damage............................................ 508
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 355
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 182
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 185
Flat Tire...................................................... 483
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 484
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 497Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 430
Power Steering........................................ 443
Windshield Washer.................................. 444
Folding Tray................................................ 170
Front Console Storage Area........................ 170
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 197
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................ 457
Fuel............................................................ 414
Additives.................................................. 415
California Fuel.......................................... 415
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 419
Filling Your Tank...................................... 417
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 416
Gage....................................................... 233
Gasoline Octane...................................... 414
Gasoline Specications............................ 414
Low Warning Light................................... 234
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 512
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 512
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 514
Windshield Wiper..................................... 511
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Ignition Positions......................................... 138
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 59
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 469
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 180
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 195
Cluster..................................................... 220
Interior Lamps Control................................. 195
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 450
K
Keyless Entry System................................. 106
Keys........................................................... 105
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 463
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 199
Cargo...................................................... 198
Dome....................................................... 196
Electric Power Management..................... 198
Exterior.................................................... 192
Front Reading.......................................... 197
Interior Control......................................... 195
Rear Reading.......................................... 197
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 69
Level Control............................................... 398
License Plate Lamps................................... 459
Liftgate........................................................ 128
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 223
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 227
Brake System Warning............................. 226
Charging System..................................... 226
Cruise Control.......................................... 233
Highbeam On.......................................... 233
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