brake SATURN AURA 2007 Repair Manual

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 other brake parts,
including 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 electric power
steering cables for proper hook-up, binding,
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 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)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and
wiper blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper
blades that are worn or damaged. See Windshield
Wiper Blade Replacement on page 297 and
Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 337 for
more information.
(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, door hinges
and latches, hood hinges and latches, and trunk lid
hinges and latches. 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.
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At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch 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.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 119.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your Saturn retailer for
service.
Automatic Transaxle 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 119.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON,
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.
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to OFF only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in OFF.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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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.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine 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, seeEngine Oil on page 265.
Engine
Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 272.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor,
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 109435474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in
Canada 10953518) or Dielectric
Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
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Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
Your Saturn vehicle has a number of sophisticated
computers that record information about the
vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For
example, your vehicle uses computer modules
to monitor and control engine and transmission
performance, to monitor the conditions for
airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash
and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking
to help the driver control the vehicle. These
modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer
technician service your vehicle. Some modules
may also store data about how you operate
the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption
or average speed. These modules may also retain
the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio
pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time, typically
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating
Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened
How far, if at all, the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal
How fast the vehicle was traveling
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Accessories and Modications..................... 253
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 83
Additives, Fuel............................................ 256
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 342
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 270
Air Conditioning........................................... 154
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 165
Readiness Light....................................... 164
Airbag System............................................... 67
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 76
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 73
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 70
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 83
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 75
Passenger Sensing System....................... 77
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 82
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 75
Antenna, Backglass..................................... 208
Antilock Brake System (ABS)...................... 215
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light......... 169Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 337
Care of Safety Belts................................ 335
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 339
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 336
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 333
Finish Care.............................................. 336
Finish Damage......................................... 339
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 334
Interior Cleaning....................................... 332
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 338
Tires........................................................ 338
Underbody Maintenance........................... 339
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 340
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 335
Weatherstrips........................................... 335
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 337
Audio System.............................................. 192
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 206
Backglass Antenna................................... 208
Care of Your CD Player........................... 207
Care of Your CDs.................................... 207
Radio Reception...................................... 207
Radio with CD......................................... 195
Setting the Time...................................... 194
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 206
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Audio System (cont.)
Auto Stop Mode.......................................... 178
Automatic Climate Control System............... 154
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 150
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 272
Operation................................................. 116
B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 208
Battery........................................................ 287
Run-Down Protection............................... 152
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 217
Brakes........................................................ 284
Regenerative Braking............................... 119
System Warning Light.............................. 168
Braking....................................................... 214
Braking in Emergencies............................... 217
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 107
Bulb Replacement....................................... 294
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 294
License Plate Lamps................................ 296
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 296Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps........... 294
Buying New Tires........................................ 312
C
California Fuel............................................. 256
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 254
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 351
Carbon Monoxide............... 97,123, 237, 250
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 335
Your CD Player........................................ 207
Your CDs ................................................. 207
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 200
Center Console Storage Area...................... 132
Chains, Tire................................................. 319
Charge/Assist Gage..................................... 178
Charging System Light................................ 167
Check
Engine Light............................................ 172
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 262
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 339
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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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Odometer.................................................... 163
Odometer, Trip............................................ 163
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 224
Oil
Engine..................................................... 265
Pressure Light.......................................... 175
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 268
Older Children, Restraints............................. 39
Online Owner Center................................... 375
OnStar, Privacy........................................... 390
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 127
Other Warning Devices................................ 140
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 160
Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 153
Outside
Power Mirrors.......................................... 126
Overhead Console Reading Lamps............. 152
Owner Checks and Services....................... 362
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 339
Parade Dimming.......................................... 152
Park Brake.................................................. 119
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 120
Shifting Out of......................................... 122
Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P)............ 149
Parking
Over Things That Burn............................ 122
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 165
Passenger Sensing System........................... 77
Passing....................................................... 224
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 105
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 105
Power
Door Locks................................................ 94
Electrical System..................................... 342
Lift Seat..................................................... 14
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 109
Seat............................................................ 9
Windows.................................................. 100
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