tire pressure SATURN AURA 2008 Owner's Guide

Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-18.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 5-20.See footnote (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-58andAt Least Once a Month on page 6-9.••
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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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability, and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your dealer/retailer can assist you with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by your warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-22.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the
windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inspection and Ination Check
Inspect your vehicle’s tires for wear and make
sure they are inated to the correct pressures.
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-52.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only
when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission 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 the transmission
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 dealer/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.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
Check the sealant expiration date printed on the
instruction label of the Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit (if equipped) at least once a year. See your
dealer/retailer for a replacement canister.
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to
the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar
Terms and Conditions for information on data
collection and use. See alsoOnStar
®System
on page 2-35in this manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of
the system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system
operating manual for information on stored data
and for deletion instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in Saturn vehicles does not
use or record personal information or link with any other
Saturn system containing personal information.
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Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-82
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-80
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-78
Finish Care.................................................5-81
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-79
Interior.......................................................5-77
Tires..........................................................5-83
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-83
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-80
Weatherstrips..............................................5-80
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-81
Climate Control System
Automatic...................................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
Clock, Setting.................................................3-57
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant............................5-68
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-15
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-39
Coolant
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-35
Heater, Engine............................................2-25
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-25
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-40Cupholder(s)..................................................2-38
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-5
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-7
Service Publications Ordering
Information..............................................7-15
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-14
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Headlamps........................................3-14
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-8
Diesel
Running Out of Fuel....................................2-32
Disc, MP3......................................................3-66
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp...................................................3-16
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Headlamps Off in Park (P)...............................3-14
Heater...........................................................3-19
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-40
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-16
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-13
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-52
Inator Kit, Tire...............................................5-68
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-26
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-36
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-47
Lamps
Dome........................................................3-16
Overhead Console Reading..........................3-17
Trunk.........................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-44
Lift Seat, Power............................................... 1-8
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-29
Antilock Brake System Warning.....................3-33
Brake System Warning.................................3-32
Charging System.........................................3-32
Cruise Control.............................................3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-35
Fuel Economy.............................................3-43
Highbeam On.............................................3-40
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
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Light (cont.)
Oil Pressure...............................................3-39
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-30
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-28
Security.....................................................3-40
Tire Pressure..............................................3-35
Light, Auto Stop Mode.....................................3-42
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-16
Parade Dimming..........................................3-17
Lights............................................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-22
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-7
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-14
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual, Using.................................................... iii
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-46
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-34
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-34
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................................5-42
Telescopic Wheel.............................................. 3-6
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-72
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-15
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-18
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-57
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-35
Tires.............................................................5-46
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-82
Buying New Tires........................................5-60
Chains.......................................................5-66
Cleaning....................................................5-83
Different Size..............................................5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-67
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-52
Inspection and Rotation................................5-58
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-55
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-53
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...................5-68Tires (cont.)
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-47
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-49
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-64
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-59
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-27
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-29
Your Vehicle...............................................4-27
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-6
Traction Control System...................................3-34
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Trip Odometer................................................3-27
Trunk............................................................2-10
Trunk Lamps..................................................3-17
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-62
Using this Manual............................................... iii
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