power steering fluid SATURN VUE 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
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light....................3-34
Tire Pressure Light..............3-34
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp..................3-35
Oil Pressure Light................3-37
Change Engine Oil Light.......3-38
Security Light......................3-38
Fog Lamp Light...................3-38
Cruise Control Light.............3-38
Reduced Engine
Power Light......................3-39
Highbeam On Light..............3-39
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Indicator Light..........3-39
Low Washer Fluid
Warning Light....................3-40
All-Wheel Drive
Disabled Light...................3-40
Gate Ajar Light....................3-40
Door Ajar Light....................3-40
Service Vehicle Soon Light.....3-40
Fuel Gage..........................3-41
Low Fuel Warning Light........3-41Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information
Center (DIC).....................3-42
DIC Operation and Displays. . .3-42
DIC Compass.....................3-47
DIC Warnings and
Messages.........................3-49
DIC Vehicle Customization.....3-57
Audio System(s)Audio System(s)..................3-64
Setting the Clock.................3-65
Radio(s).............................3-67
Using an MP3.....................3-75
XM Radio Messages............3-79
Navigation/Radio System......3-81
Bluetooth
®..........................3-81
Theft-Deterrent Feature........3-91
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls............................3-92
Radio Reception..................3-92
Fixed Mast Antenna.............3-93
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System................3-93
Chime Level Adjustment.......3-93
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Service and
Appearance Care
ServiceService................................5-3
Accessories and
Modications.......................5-3
California Proposition 65
Warning.............................5-4
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..........5-6
California Fuel......................5-6
Additives..............................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries......5-8
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..........................5-14
Engine Oil Life System.........5-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-17
Automatic Transmission
Fluid................................5-18
Cooling System...................5-19
Engine Coolant...................5-22
Coolant Surge Tank
Pressure Cap....................5-25
Engine Overheating.............5-25
Power Steering Fluid............5-26
Windshield Washer Fluid......5-27
Brakes...............................5-28
Battery...............................5-30
Jump Starting.....................5-31
All-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive...................5-35
Headlamp AimingHeadlamp Aiming................5-36
Bulb ReplacementBulb Replacement...............5-39
Halogen Bulbs....................5-39
Headlamps.........................5-39
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps..................5-40
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps..............................5-40
License Plate Lamp.............5-41
Replacement Bulbs..............5-41
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement.....................5-42
TiresTires..................................5-43
Tire Sidewall Labeling..........5-44
Tire Terminology and
Denitions.........................5-46
Ination - Tire Pressure........5-49
High-Speed Operation..........5-50
Tire Pressure Monitor
System.............................5-51
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation..........................5-53
Service and Appearance Care 5-1
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When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine (3.6L V6 similar), you will
see the following:
A. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-17.
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See Power
Steering Fluid on page 5-26 .C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out
of View). See Cooling System
on page 5-19.
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine
Oil on page 5-14. E. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View).
See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 5-14.
F. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking the Fluid Level” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
on page 5-18.
G. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See Brakes on page 5-28 .
H. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System on
page 5-19.
I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-31 .
J. See Underhood Fuse Block
on page 5-82.
K. See Battery on page 5-30 .
L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Windshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-27 .
Service and Appearance Care 5-13
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If you get the overheat warning with
no sign of steam, try this for a
minute or so:
1. If you have an air conditioner
and it is on, turn it off.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at
the highest fan speed and open
the windows as necessary.
3. Try to minimize engine load. If
you are in a traffic jam, shift to
N (Neutral); otherwise, shift to the
highest gear possible while
driving.
If you no longer have the overheat
warning, you can drive. Just to
be safe, drive slower for about
ten minutes. If the warning does
not come back on, you can drive
normally.
If the warning continues and you
have not stopped, pull over, stop,
and park your vehicle right away.If there is still no sign of steam, idle
the engine for three minutes
while you are parked. If the warning
continues, turn off the engine and
get everyone out of the vehicle until
it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood
but to get service help right away.
Power Steering Fluid
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 5-12for reservoir location.
When to Check Power
Steering Fluid
Power steering uid is used in all
vehicles with V6 engines. Vehicles
with the 4-cylinder engine have
electric power steering and does not
use power steering uid.
It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering uid unless
you suspect there is a leak in
the system or you hear an unusual
noise. A uid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering
Fluid
To check the power steering uid,
do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the
engine compartment cool down.
2. Remove engine oil ll cap.
3. Slide engine cover rearward and
lift to remove.
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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 5-14
.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on page 5-22 .
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
in Canada 89021320).
Windshield Washer Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Maintenance Schedule 6-13
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner............5-17
Finish Damage....................5-78
Fixed Mast Antenna.............3-93
Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 3-5
Flash-to-Pass........................ 3-7
Flat Tire..............................5-63
Flat Tire, Changing...............5-64
Flat Tire, Storing..................5-70
Fluid
Automatic Transmission.....5-18
Power Steering.................5-26
Windshield Washer...........5-27
Fog Lamp
Fog ................................3-14
Fog Lamp Light...................3-38
Folding Rear Seat................. 1-9
Folding Seatback, Passenger . . . 1-8
Front Storage Area...............2-42
Fuel..................................... 5-5
Additives........................... 5-6
California Fuel................... 5-6
Economy Driving................ 4-3
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container.....................5-10Fuel (cont.)
Filling the Tank.................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 5-8
Gage ..............................3-41
Gasoline Octane................ 5-5
Gasoline Specications........ 5-6
Low Fuel Warning Light.....3-41
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-80
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................5-80
Underhood Fuse Block......5-82
Windshield Wiper..............5-80
GGage
Speedometer...................3-28
Tachometer......................3-28
Gages
Fuel................................3-41
Trip Odometer..................3-28
Garage Door Opener............2-37
Gasoline
Octane............................. 5-5
Specications..................... 5-6Gate Ajar Light....................3-40
Glove Box...........................2-41
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program............................ 7-6
H
Halogen Bulbs.....................5-39
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 3-5
Head Restraints..................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming ............................5-36
Headlamps..........................5-39
Bulb Replacement.............5-39
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) ................3-13
Exterior Lamps.................3-12
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
Wiper Activated................3-12
Heated Seats........................ 1-5
Heater................................3-17
Engine Coolant.................2-18
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat.... 1-4
Highbeam On Light..............3-39
High-Speed Operation,
Tires...............................5-50
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Lights (cont.)
Reduced Engine Power.....3-39
Safety Belt Reminders.......3-28
Security...........................3-38
Service Vehicle Soon........3-40
StabiliTrak
®Indicator.........3-33
Tire Pressure...................3-34
Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning..............3-33
Warning, Power Steering . . . 3-33
Loading Your Vehicle............4-28
Locks
Automatic Door Lock.......... 2-8
Automatic Door Unlock........ 2-8
Delayed Locking................. 2-8
Door ................................. 2-7
Lockout Protection.............. 2-8
Power Door ....................... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks.... 2-8
Loss of Control....................4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light........3-41
Low Washer Fluid Warning
Light...............................3-40
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children......................1-31
Luggage Carrier...................2-43
Lumbar
Manual Controls................. 1-5
M
Maintenance
Footnotes.......................... 6-8
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services........................ 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill..............6-10
At Least Once a Month.....6-10
At Least Once a Year.......6-11
Maintenance Record.........6-17
Maintenance Replacement
Parts...........................6-15
Maintenance Requirements . . . 6-1
Owner Checks and
Services.......................6-10
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants....................6-13
Scheduled Maintenance....... 6-3
Using............................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the
Environment................... 6-1
Malfunction Indicator Lamp....3-35
Manual Lumbar Controls......... 1-5
Manual Seats........................ 1-3
Message
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-49Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview......................2-29
Manual Rearview Mirror.....2-29
Outside Convex Mirror.......2-30
Outside Heated Mirrors......2-30
Outside Power Mirrors.......2-29
MP3 ...................................3-75
N
Navigation System, Privacy . . . 7-17
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......3-81
Net
Convenience....................2-44
New Vehicle Break-In...........2-15
O
Odometer...........................3-28
Odometer, Trip.....................3-28
Off-Road .............................4-13
Driving............................4-13
Recovery.........................4-11
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Oil
Change Engine Oil Light....3-38
Engine............................5-14
Engine Oil Life System......5-16
Pressure Light..................3-37
Older Children, Restraints......1-23
Online Owner Center.............. 7-4
OnStar, Privacy....................7-17
OnStar
®System, see
OnStar®Manual...............2-33
Operation, Universal Home
Remote System................2-37
Outlet Adjustment.................3-24
Outlets
Accessory Power..............3-16
Outside
Convex Mirror..................2-30
Heated Mirrors.................2-30
Power Mirrors..................2-29
Owner Checks and Services . . . 6-10
Owners, Canadian.................... ii
P
Paint, Damage.....................5-78
Park
Shifting Into.....................2-25
Shifting Out of..................2-27Parking
Over Things That Burn......2-27
Parking Brake......................2-24
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-30
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter...............................3-24
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-51
Passing..............................4-11
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer......................2-13
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation........2-14
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California...... 5-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®.......................3-81
Power
Door Locks........................ 2-8
Electrical System..............5-80
Reduced Engine Light.......3-39
Retained
Accessory (RAP)...........2-17
Seat................................. 1-4
Steering Fluid...................5-26
Windows.........................2-10
Power Steering Warning
Lights.............................3-33Pregnancy, Using Safety
Belts...............................1-23
Privacy...............................7-16
Navigation System............7-17
OnStar............................7-17
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID).......7-17
Proposition 65 Warning,
California.......................... 5-4
R
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID),
Privacy............................7-17
Radio(s).............................3-67
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual . . . 3-81
Reception........................3-92
Setting the Clock..............3-65
Theft-Deterrent.................3-91
Rainsense™ II Wipers............ 3-8
Reading Lamps...................3-15
Rear Door Security Locks....... 2-8
Rear Seat Armrest...............2-44
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)....2-31
Rear Window Washer/Wiper.... 3-9
i-8 INDEX
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