ECU SATURN AURA 2009 Workshop Manual

5. Raise the jack to
the height shown and
lock the wrench onto
the jack.
6. Place the jack over the bolt (A) on the oor, making
sure it contacts the bolt. Thread the jack retainer
nut until it contacts the jack.7. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the
compartment oor with the rear of the tire under
the trim panel. The tire may not lay completely at.
8. Line up the bolt with the wheel center.
9. With the yellow cap in place to prevent the wheel
from being scratched, screw the bolt extension
onto the bolt through the wheel center hole.
10. Remove the yellow cap from the bolt extension.
11. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger wing nut.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure vehicle safety,
dependability, and emission control performance. Your
dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to the
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 the vehicle
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 5-23.
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 Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-52. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-68.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-59.
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Services Provided
Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
Lock-Out Service:Service is provided to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar
®. For security
reasons, the driver must present identication
before this service is given.
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway:
Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer for warranty
service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot
be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle
is stuck in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change a
at tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and properly inated.
It is the owner’s responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:If your
trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental
expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 years/
100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain warranty
period. Items considered are hotel, meals, and
rental car.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
Impound towing caused by violation of any laws.
Legal nes.
Mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Towing or services for vehicles driven on a
non-public road or highway.
Services Specic to Canadian
Purchased Vehicles
Fuel delivery:Reimbursement is approximately
$5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted.
Propane and other fuels are not provided through
this service.
Lock-Out Service:Vehicle registration is required.
Trip Routing Service:Detailed maps of North
America are provided when requested either with
the most direct route or the most scenic route. There
is a limit of six requests per year. Additional travel
information is also available. Allow three weeks for
delivery.
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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 2-38in 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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Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-37
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-88
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................1-33
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-30
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-50
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-52
Systems.....................................................1-37
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-92
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-87
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-85
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-83
Finish Care.................................................5-86
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-84
Interior.......................................................5-81
Leather......................................................5-83
Tires..........................................................5-87
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-88
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-85
Weatherstrips..............................................5-84
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-86Climate Control System...................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-26
Climate Control Systems
Automatic...................................................3-23
Clock, Setting.................................................3-56
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-80
Compass.......................................................2-36
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-18
Control of a Vehicle
.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-49
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-23
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-35
Cooling System..............................................5-22
Courtesy Transportation...................................7-10
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-41
Cupholders....................................................2-48
Customer Assistance......................................... 7-6
Offices......................................................... 7-6
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................... 7-6
Customer Information
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
Customer Satisfaction Procedure........................ 7-2
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Damage Repair, Collision.................................7-11
Data Recorders
Event.........................................................7-17
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................3-14
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Headlamps........................................3-14
Delayed Locking.............................................2-11
Disc, MP3......................................................3-67
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamps .................................................3-16
Door
Ajar Reminder.............................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-11
Locks........................................................2-10
Power Door Locks.......................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-43
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-43
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-50
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-45
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-15
Before a Long Trip......................................4-16
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunk.......................................................... 4-3
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-16Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-17
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-15
Loss of Control...........................................4-13
Off-Road Recovery......................................4-13
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-21
Winter........................................................4-18
Driving for Better Fuel Economy......................... 4-2
E
EDR .............................................................7-16
Electrical Equipment
Add-On Equipment......................................5-90
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-94
Fuses........................................................5-91
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-91
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-90
Rear Compartment Fuse Block......................5-97
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-90
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-19
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-20
Electronic Stability Control................................. 4-6
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light...........3-34
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Jump Starting.................................................5-37
K
Keyless Entry, Remote Operation........................ 2-5
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-46
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-37
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL)................................3-14
Dome ........................................................3-16
License Plate..............................................5-43
Reading.....................................................3-16
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-23
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-43
Lift Seat, Power............................................... 1-8
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-16
Parade Dimming..........................................3-16Lights............................................................3-13
Airbag Readiness........................................3-30
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-34
Brake System Warning.................................3-33
Charging System.........................................3-32
Cruise Control.............................................3-41
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-35
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Highbeam On.............................................3-41
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Oil Pressure...............................................3-40
On Reminder..............................................3-13
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-31
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-29
Security.....................................................3-41
Tire Pressure..............................................3-36
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-21
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-11
Door ..........................................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door ................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control
...............................................4-13
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-43
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
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Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-57
Radios
Reception...................................................3-91
Setting the Clock.........................................3-56
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-89
Range Adjustment, Headlamps........................... 1-7
Reading Lamps..............................................3-16
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System........................3-86
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-86
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-35
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-35
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-26
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility................. 7-6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-71
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-69
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-44
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-13
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn....................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..................................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
U.S. Government.........................................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-72
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-73
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-23
Ride Control Systems....................................... 4-6
Electronic Stability (ESC)................................ 4-6
Roadside Assistance Program............................ 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-21
Roof
Sunroof......................................................2-49
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................
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S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-29
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-84
Extender....................................................1-29
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-23
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-10
Use During Pregnancy.................................1-29
Safety Defects
Reporting to Canadian Government................7-15
Reporting to Saturn.....................................7-15
Reporting to the U.S. Government.................7-14
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
Scheduling Appointments................................... 7-9
Seats
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Power Lift Seat............................................. 1-8
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-8
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-50
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-52
Security Light.................................................3-41Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-37
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Scheduling Appointments................................ 7-9
Service Parts Identication Label.......................5-89
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-70
Setting the Clock............................................3-56
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-88
Shifting
Out of Park................................................2-32
Shifting Into Park............................................2-30
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-80
Installing....................................................5-71
Removing...................................................5-69
Storing.......................................................5-76
Specications and Capacities..........................5-100
Speedometer..................................................3-29
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-8
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-23
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-89
Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic..................... 3-6
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