oil change SATURN AURA 2007 User Guide

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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(g)Check system for interference or binding and
for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have
high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate
accelerator or cruise control cables.
(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the uid and lter do not require
changing.(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer/retailer perform this service. See
Engine Coolant on page 272 for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap, and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid if
needed.
(k)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
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J
Jump Starting.............................................. 289
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 89
Keys............................................................. 88
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 299
Lamps
Dome....................................................... 151
Overhead Console Reading..................... 152
Trunk....................................................... 152
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 52
License Plate Lamps................................... 296
Lift Seat, Power............................................ 14
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 164
Antilock Brake System Warning................ 169
Brake System Warning............................. 168Light (cont.)
Charging System..................................... 167
Cruise Control.......................................... 176
Electronic StabiliTrak
®Control Indicator.... 171
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 171
Fuel Economy.......................................... 179
Highbeam On.......................................... 176
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light............. 170
Malfunction Indicator................................ 172
Oil Pressure............................................. 175
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 165
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 164
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 163
Security................................................... 176
TCS Warning Light.................................. 170
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 170
Light, Auto Stop Mode................................. 178
Lighting
Entry/Exit................................................. 151
Parade Dimming...................................... 152
Lights.......................................................... 148
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 142
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 142
On Reminder........................................... 148
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