maintenance schedule SATURN AURA 2007 User Guide

If you want to purchase service information, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on
page 387.
Owner Checks and Services on page 362tells you
what should be checked, when to check it, and
what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids, and
lubricants to use are listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 365andNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 366.
When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these
are used. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of
genuine Saturn parts.Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE OIL SOON message in the
Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it
means that service is required for your vehicle.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible
within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible
that, if you are driving under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system may not indicate
that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
However, the engine oil and lter must be changed
at least once a year and at this time the system
must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained
service technicians who will perform this
work using genuine parts and reset the system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 268for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.
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When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears,
certain services, checks, and inspections are
required. Required services are described in the
following for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your rst
service be MaintenanceI, your second service be
MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImight be
required more often.MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
message comes on within 10 months since the
vehicle was purchased or MaintenanceII
was performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the message
comes on 10 months or more since the last
service or if the message has not come on at all
for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 265. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 268.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 270.See footnote (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 310andAt Least Once a Month on page 362.••
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Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d)
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and 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).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (g).•
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Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the
service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. SeeMaintenance Requirements on
page 354. Any additional information fromOwner Checks and Services on page 362can be added on the
following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center
(United States only)
The Owner Center is a resource for your Saturn
ownership needs. Specic vehicle information can
be found in one place.
The Online Owner Center allows you to:
Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specic
vehicle, including tips and videos and
an electronic version of this owner manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history
and maintenance schedule.
Find Saturn retailers for service nationwide.
Receive special promotions and privileges only
available to members.
Refer to www.saturn.com on the web for updated
information and to register your vehicle.
My GM Canada (Canada only)
My GM Canada is a password-protected section
of gmcanada.com where you can save information
on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and
use handy tools and forms with greater ease.
Here are a few of the valuable tools and services
you will have access to:
My Showroom: Find and save information on
vehicles and current offers in your area.
My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as
address and phone number for each of
your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers.
My Driveway: Receive service reminders and
helpful advice on owning and maintaining
your vehicle.
My Preferences: Manage your prole,
subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms
with greater ease.
To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM
Canada section within www.gmcanada.com.
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Loading Your Vehicle................................... 242
Lockout Protection......................................... 97
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................ 94
Door.......................................................... 93
Lockout Protection..................................... 97
Power Door............................................... 94
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 95
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 96
Loss of Control........................................... 226
Lumbar
Manual Controls.......................................... 9
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 359
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 362
At Least Once a Month............................ 362
At Least Once a Year.............................. 363
Introduction.............................................. 354
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 360
Maintenance Record................................ 368
Maintenance Requirements...................... 354
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.... 366Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Owner Checks and Services.................... 362
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 365
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 356
Using....................................................... 354
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 354
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 172
Manual Lumbar Controls................................. 9
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Manual, Using................................................. 4
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 182
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 125
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 125
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 126
MP3 ............................................................ 200
MyGMLink.com............................................ 375
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Navigation System, Privacy......................... 391
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 107
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 366
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 109
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 31
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 377
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 242
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 367
Running the Engine While Parked............... 124
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Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 164
Pretensioners............................................. 38
Reminder Light........................................ 163
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 335
Driver Position........................................... 22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 22
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 21
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 35
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 32
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 31Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 17
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 30
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 356
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 13
Manual Lumbar............................................ 9
Power Lift Seat.......................................... 14
Power Seats................................................ 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 10
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 15
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 60
Right Front Seat Position........................... 62
Security Light.............................................. 176
Service........................................................ 253
Accessories and Modications.................. 253
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle..................................... 255
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 254
Doing Your Own Work............................. 254
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