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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 245. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 250.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 252.See footnote (h).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 294andAt Least Once a Month on page 341.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels. Add uid as needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
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Maintenance Footnotes
(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 drum brake
linings/shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect other
brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear. 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. Lubricate all
hinges and latches, including those for the
body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring
anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove
box door, and console door. 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.
(g)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
(h)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
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Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 86.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort.
If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P),
contact your Saturn retailer for service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set,
try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transmission, the ignition
should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is in PARK (P). The ignition key should
come out only in LOCK.
With a manual transmission, the ignition key
should come out only in LOCK.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right.
It should only lock when turned to the right.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained
from your retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.4L L4
engine)Engine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 245.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.0L L4
engine)The engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard may be identied with the
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. However, not all
synthetic API oils with the starburst
symbol will meet this GM standard.
You should look for and use only
an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. GM Goodwrench
®oil
meets all the requirements for your
vehicle. For the proper viscosity,
seeEngine Oil on page 245.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 255.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
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Audio System(s).......................................... 158
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 188
Care of Your CD Player........................... 190
Care of Your CDs.................................... 190
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 190
Radio with CD................................162, 168
Setting the Time..............................159, 160
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 188
Understanding Radio Reception............... 189
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 190
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 68
Automatic Door Unlock.................................. 68
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 254
Operation................................................... 82
B
Battery........................................................ 271
Run-Down Protection............................... 121
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 215
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 197
Emergencies............................................ 199
Parking...................................................... 86
System Warning Light.............................. 134Brakes........................................................ 268
Braking....................................................... 196
Braking in Emergencies............................... 199
Break-In, New Vehicle................................... 77
Bulb Replacement....................................... 279
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 282
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog
Lamps.................................................. 280
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 279
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 278
Headlamps and Parking Lamps................ 279
License Plate Lamps................................ 282
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 283
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps................................ 281
Buying New Tires........................................ 296C
California Fuel............................................. 236
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 234
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 331
Carbon Monoxide................. 68, 91,218, 230
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 325
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 326
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 325
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 325
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 325
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 328
Electronic Stability Control........................... 201
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light.... 136
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 252
Battery..................................................... 271
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 138
Coolant.................................................... 255
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 137
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 348
Engine Compartment Overview................ 242
Exhaust..................................................... 91
Oil ........................................................... 245
Oil Life System........................................ 250Engine (cont.)
Overheating............................................. 258
Starting...................................................... 80
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 120
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 363
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 27
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 252
Finish Damage............................................ 322
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 190
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 110
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 112
Flat Tire...................................................... 303
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 254
Manual Transmission................................ 254
Power Steering........................................ 266
Windshield Washer.................................. 267
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 142
Fog Lamps.................................................. 120
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 131
Passenger Position, Safety Belts................... 27
Passenger Sensing System........................... 50
Passing....................................................... 206
PASS-Key
®III+............................................. 75
PASS-Key®III+ Operation............................. 75
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 121
Door Locks................................................ 67
Electrical System..................................... 325
Retained Accessory (RAP)......................... 79
Steering Fluid.......................................... 266
Windows.................................................... 72
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 27
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 17
R
Radios........................................................ 158
Care of Your CD Player........................... 190
Care of Your CDs.................................... 190Radios (cont.)
Radio with CD................................162, 168
Setting the Time..............................159, 160
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 188
Understanding Reception ......................... 189
Rear Axle.................................................... 278
Limited-Slip.............................................. 200
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®........................ 93
Rearview Mirrors........................................... 93
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 345
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 230
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 62
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 63
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 283
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 368
Saturn...................................................... 369
United States Government....................... 368
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 56
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 57
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Specications, Capacities............................ 331
Speedometer............................................... 129
Starting Your Engine..................................... 80
Steering...................................................... 203
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 188
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 110
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 100
Cupholder(s).............................................. 99
Glove Box................................................. 99
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 224
Sun Visors.................................................... 72
T
Tachometer................................................. 129
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker
Lamps.................................................. 281
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 188
Theft-Deterrent Systems................................ 73
Content Theft-Deterrent.............................. 73
PASS-Key
®III+.......................................... 75
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.......................... 75Tilt Wheel.................................................... 110
Tires........................................................... 284
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 320
Buying New Tires..................................... 296
Chains..................................................... 303
Cleaning.................................................. 321
Different Size........................................... 298
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 303
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 292
Inspection and Rotation............................ 294
Tire Inator Kit......................................... 304
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 287
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 289
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 299
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 300
Wheel Replacement................................. 300
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 296
Winter Tires............................................. 286
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 230
Towing a Trailer....................................... 230
Your Vehicle............................................. 230
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