brake fluid SATURN SKY 2007 Owners Manual

BOOST (Turbo Only)
If your vehicle has this feature, press the
information button until BOOST is displayed. This
mode shows a graphic that indicates the amount
of boost the engine is receiving in either
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa).
DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem
detected in one of your vehicle’s systems.
A message will clear when the vehicle’s condition
is no longer present. To acknowledge a message
and clear it from the display, press and hold
any of the DIC buttons. If the condition is still
present, the warning message will come back on
the next time the vehicle is turned off and back
on. With most messages, a warning chime sounds
when the message displays. Your vehicle may
have other warning messages.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF
This message displays if the automatic headlamp
system is disabled with the headlamp switch.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON
This message displays if the automatic headlamp
system is enabled with the headlamp switch.
BRAKE FLUID
This message displays to inform the driver that the
brake uid level is low while the ignition is on.
The brake system warning light on the instrument
panel cluster also comes on. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 134for more information.
Have the brake system serviced by your retailer
as soon as possible.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when the life of the engine
oil has expired and it should be changed.
When you acknowledge the CHANGE OIL SOON
message by clearing it from the display, you
still must reset the engine oil life system
separately. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 250andScheduled Maintenance on
page 336for more information.
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Service........................................................ 233
Accessories and Modications................... 233
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 234
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 234
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...................................... 235
Fuel............................................................. 235
Gasoline Octane........................................ 235
Gasoline Specications.............................. 236
California Fuel........................................... 236
Additives................................................... 236
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 237
Filling the Tank......................................... 238
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 240
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 240
Hood Release........................................... 241
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 242
Engine Oil................................................. 245
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 250
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 252
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 254
Manual Transmission Fluid........................ 254
Hydraulic Clutch........................................ 254Engine Coolant.......................................... 255
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 258
Engine Overheating................................... 258
Cooling System......................................... 260
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 266
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 267
Brakes...................................................... 268
Battery...................................................... 271
Jump Starting............................................ 272
Rear Axle.................................................... 278
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 278
Bulb Replacement....................................... 279
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 279
Headlamps and Parking Lamps................. 279
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Fog Lamps............................................ 280
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Sidemarker Lamps.......................... 281
Back-Up Lamps......................................... 282
License Plate Lamp................................... 282
Replacement Bulbs................................... 283
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 283
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 267.
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCooling System on page 260.
C. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See
“Brake Fluid” underBrakes on page 268
andHydraulic Clutch on page 254.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil
on page 245.
E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 252.F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add
Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on page 245.
G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See
Power Steering Fluid on page 266.
H. Remote Negative (−) Ground (Out of View).
SeeJump Starting on page 272.
I. Battery (Out of View). SeeBattery on page 271.
J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 272.
K. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood
Fuse Block on page 328.
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 267.
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCooling System on page 260.
C. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See
“Brake Fluid” underBrakes on page 268
andHydraulic Clutch on page 254.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 245.
E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 252.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add
Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on page 245.
G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See
Power Steering Fluid on page 266.
H. Remote Negative (−) Ground (Out of View).
SeeJump Starting on page 272.
I. Battery (Out of View). SeeBattery on page 271.
J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 272.
K. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood
Fuse Block on page 328.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time
you get fuel. 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 242
for 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 you
do not do this, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
2. Pull 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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Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission uid
level. A transmission uid leak is the only
reason for uid loss. If a leak occurs, take your
vehicle to a Saturn retailer and have it repaired as
soon as possible.
Change the uid and lter at the intervals listed in
the Maintenance Schedule. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 336. Be sure to use the
transmission uid listed inRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 345.
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 345.
Manual Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the manual
transmission uid level. A transmission uid leak is
the only reason for uid loss. If a leak occurs,
take the vehicle to a Saturn retailer for service.
Have it repaired as soon as possible. You
may also have your uid level checked by your
Saturn retailer when you have your oil changed.
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 345for the proper uid to use.
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. This system does not have its own
reservoir. It receives uid from the brake master
cylinder reservoir.
SeeBrakes on page 268for more information.
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Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master
cylinder reservoir is
lled with DOT-3 brake
uid. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 242for 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 and/or clutch hydraulic system. If it
is, you should have your brake and/or clutch
system xed, since a leak means that sooner or
later your brakes and/or clutch will not work
well, or will not work at all.So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake/clutch
uid. Adding uid will not correct a leak. If you
add uid when your brake linings are worn, then
you will have too much uid when you get
new brake linings. You should add or remove
uid, as necessary, only when work is done on
the brake/clutch 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 and/or clutch
hydraulic system.
When your brake uid falls to a low level, your
brake warning light will come on. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 134.
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What to Add
When you do need brake uid, use only DOT-3
brake uid. Use new brake uid from a sealed
container only. SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 345.
Always clean the brake uid reservoir cap and
the area around the cap before removing it. This
will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of uid in the
brake/clutch system, the brakes/clutch
may not work well, or they may not even
work at all. This could cause a crash.
Always use the proper brake uid.Notice:
Using the wrong uid can badly damage
brake/clutch system parts. For example,
just a few drops of mineral-based oil,
such as engine oil, in the brake/clutch
hydraulic system can damage brake/clutch
system parts so badly that they will
have to be replaced. Do not let someone
put in the wrong kind of uid.
If you spill brake uid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint nish can
be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake
uid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it
off immediately. SeeWashing Your Vehicle
on page 318.
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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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