hood release SATURN RELAY 2007 Owners Manual

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 212.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 183.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 353.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 220.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If
Equipped). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 234.
F. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 365.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 182.
H. Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder Indicator. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 224and
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on
page 222.I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 270.
J. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 192.
K. Interior Lamps Control. SeeInterior Lamps
Control on page 195. Instrument Panel
Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 195.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 421.
M. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 147.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 182.
O. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise
Control on page 188.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 205. Dual Climate Controls. See
Dual Climate Control System on page 209.
Q. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). See
Heated Seats on page 10.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 167.
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This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HOOD AJAR
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays when the hood is not closed
properly. When this message appears, make sure
that the hood is closed completely. SeeHood
Release on page 421.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
KEY FOB BATTERY LOW
This message displays when the battery in the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to
be replaced. To replace the battery, see “Battery
Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 107.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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Service........................................................ 412
Accessories and Modications................... 412
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 413
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 413
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...................................... 414
Fuel............................................................. 414
Gasoline Octane........................................ 414
Gasoline Specications.............................. 414
California Fuel........................................... 415
Additives................................................... 415
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 416
Filling the Tank......................................... 417
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 419
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 420
Hood Release........................................... 421
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 422
Engine Oil................................................. 423
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 426
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 428
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 430Engine Coolant.......................................... 432
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 435
Engine Overheating................................... 435
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 437
Cooling System......................................... 438
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 443
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 444
Brakes...................................................... 445
Battery...................................................... 449
Jump Starting............................................ 450
Bulb Replacement....................................... 455
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 455
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps........... 456
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL)........................... 457
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 458
License Plate Lamp................................... 459
Replacement Bulbs................................... 460
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 460
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the hood
release handle with
this symbol on it.
It is located
under the instrument
panel on the
driver’s side.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the
underhood release to the right. It is located
near the center of the hood, above the grille.
3. Lift the hood.4. Pull up on the hood prop to release it from its
storage clip.
The hood prop may be hot due to increased
engine temperatures under the hood, so
be careful when handling it. Use your hood
prop sleeve when handling the hood prop.
5. Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in
the underside of the hood, on the driver’s
side of the vehicle. It is marked by an arrow.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the ller caps
are on properly. Lift the hood to relieve pressure
on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the
slot in the hood and return the prop to its
retainer. Then let the hood down and close it
rmly.
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Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
A. High-beam Headlamp
B. Low-beam Headlamp
C. Sidemarker LampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 421for more information.
2. Remove the headlamp retainer pin (A) by
turning it towards the headlamp assembly
and pulling it straight out.
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Maintenance Footnotes
#Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage,
transaxle shift linkage, and the underbody contact
points and linkage.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake
parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check
parking brake adjustment.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect
power steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings, and clamps; replace with
genuine Saturn parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring
anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges,
rear folding seats, liftgate hinges, fuel door
hinge, power sliding door cable, and sliding door
track(s). More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat,
Fuel Door
Hinge, Liftgate
Hinges and
Power Sliding
Door CableMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Sliding Door
TrackLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 228
Fuel......................................................... 233
Speedometer........................................... 221
Tachometer.............................................. 221
Garage Door Opener..........................156, 157
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 414
Specications........................................... 414
Glove Box................................................... 167
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 543
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 182
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 511
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.................................... 455
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System................................ 193Headlamps (cont.)
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 185
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 455
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps.......... 456
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 185
On Reminder........................................... 193
Wiper Activated........................................ 193
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps............. 456
Heated Seats................................................ 10
Heater................................................205, 209
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins....................... 174
Highbeam On Light..................................... 233
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 471
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 383
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 384
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 420
Release................................................... 421
Horn............................................................ 182
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 38
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