automatic transmission SATURN AURA 2010 Owner's Manual

•3.6L Engine Only: Automatic transmission fluid
change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in
heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or
mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a
trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid on page 6-23.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
160 000 km/100,000 Miles
•
3.6L Engine Only: Automatic transmission fluid
change (normal service). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 6-23.
•Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires
inspection.An Emission Control Service.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
240 000 km/150,000 Miles
•
Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill,
cooling system and cap pressure check, and
cleaning of outside of radiator and air conditioning
condenser (or every 5 years, whichever occurs
first). SeeEngine Coolant on page 6-25.An
Emission Control Service.
•Engine accessory drive belt inspection for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious damage and
replacement, if needed.An Emission Control
Service.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system.••
Engine coolant level check.••
Windshield washer fluid level check.••
Tire inflation pressures check.••
Tire wear inspection.••
Rotate tires.••
Fluids visual leak check.••
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only).••
Brake system inspection.••
Steering and suspension inspection.•
Engine cooling system inspection.•
Windshield wiper blades inspection.•
Body components lubrication.•
Restraint system components check.•
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in dusty conditions).•
3.6L Engine Only: Automatic transmission fluid level check.•
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Owner Checks and Services
Starter Switch Check
{WARNING:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 3-26.
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 P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the
vehicle starts in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{WARNING:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 3-26.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer/retailer
for service.
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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 P (Park).
•The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{WARNING:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the 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
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held
by the parking brake only.
•To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park).
Then release the parking brake followed by
the regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 6-17.
Engine
Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-25.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in
Canada 88862807).
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic
Power
Steering
System
(if equipped)GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
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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Arming the System.........................................3-16
Assistance Program, Roadside........................... 8-6
Audio System.........................................4-50, 4-69
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................4-82
Radio Reception..........................................4-83
Rear Seat (RSA).........................................4-79
Setting the Clock.........................................4-51
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................4-81
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............4-84
Audio System(s).............................................4-52
Automatic Climate Control System.....................4-19
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..................3-32
Automatic Headlamp System............................4-11
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................6-23
Operation...................................................3-23
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................. 7-8
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................4-84
Backing Up....................................................5-31
Battery..........................................................6-35
Electric Power Management..........................4-14
Run-Down Protection...................................4-14
Battery Replacement......................................... 3-5Belt Routing, Engine.......................................7-12
Blizzard Conditions..........................................5-16
Bluetooth Controls...........................................4-69
Bluetooth
®.....................................................4-68
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 5-5
Brake Adjustment............................................6-35
Brake Fluid....................................................6-33
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................6-35
Brake Wear...................................................6-34
Brakes..........................................................6-33
Antilock....................................................... 5-4
Parking......................................................3-26
System Warning Light..................................4-30
Braking........................................................... 5-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 5-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................3-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................6-43
Fog Lamps .................................................4-12
Halogen Bulbs............................................6-41
Headlamp Aiming........................................6-40
Headlamps.................................................6-41
License Plate Lamps....................................6-43
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................................6-41
Buying New Tires...........................................6-60
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Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-23
Power Steering...........................................6-30
Windshield Washer......................................6-32
FM Stereo.....................................................4-83
Tire Size.......................................................6-47
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................4-12
Folding Rear Seat...........................................2-10
Following Distance..........................................5-31
Format..........................................................4-61
Fuel............................................................... 6-5
Additives...................................................... 6-7
California Fuel.............................................. 6-6
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 6-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-12
Filling the Tank...........................................6-10
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 6-9
Gage .........................................................4-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 6-6
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 6-6
Fuel Economy
Driving for Better.........................................1-23
Fuses...........................................................6-97
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................6-100
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-97
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................6-102
Windshield Wiper.........................................6-96G
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................4-33
Fuel..........................................................4-38
Speedometer..............................................4-26
Tachometer.................................................4-26
Trip Odometer.............................................4-26
Garage Door Opener.......................................3-34
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 6-6
Specifications............................................... 6-6
Glove Box.....................................................3-41
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 8-6
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................6-41
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 4-3
Head Restraints............................................... 2-2
Headlamps....................................................4-10
Aiming .......................................................6-40
Bulb Replacement.......................................6-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................4-11
Delayed.....................................................4-11
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
On Reminder..............................................4-10
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Other Information............................................4-78
Other Rainy Weather Tips................................5-14
Outlet Adjustment............................................4-23
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................4-15
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................3-34
Heated Mirrors............................................3-34
Power Mirrors.............................................3-34
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................6-30
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 7-8
Owner Publications.........................................8-14
Owners, Canadian.............................................. iii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................6-95
Pairing..........................................................4-69
Parade Dimming.............................................4-13
Park
Headlamps Off in Park.................................4-10
Shifting Into................................................3-27
Shifting Out of............................................3-28
Parking
Brake........................................................3-26
Over Things That Burn.................................3-29Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
P (Park) Mechanism Check............................. 7-9
Parking on Hills..............................................5-32
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................4-29
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light...............4-27
Passenger Sensing System..............................2-68
Passing.................................................5-11, 5-31
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............3-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................3-17
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 6-4
Personalization Menu Modes............................4-46
Phone
Bluetooth
®..................................................4-68
Playing a CD.................................................4-58
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3.......................4-63
Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc...............4-58
Playing the Radio...........................................4-53
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 3-8
Electrical System.........................................6-97
Lift Seat....................................................... 2-9
Lumbar Controls........................................... 2-5
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................3-20
Seat............................................................ 2-5
Steering Fluid.............................................6-30
Windows....................................................3-14
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Tires.............................................................6-44
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................6-94
Buying New Tires........................................6-60
Chains.......................................................6-65
Changing a Flat Tire....................................6-74
Cleaning....................................................6-94
Compact Spare...........................................6-88
Different Size..............................................6-61
High-Speed Operation..................................6-52
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-66
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................6-51
Inspection and Rotation................................6-57
Installing the Spare Tire................................6-78
Pressure Light.............................................4-34
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-54
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-53
Removing the Flat Tire.................................6-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............6-76
Sealant and Compressor Kit.................6-67, 6-74
Sidewall Labeling.........................................6-45
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-84
Terminology and Definitions...........................6-48
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-63
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-59
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................3-22Torque Lock...................................................3-28
Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires....................5-30
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-24
Towing a Trailer..........................................5-27
Your Vehicle...............................................5-24
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message...............6-55
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
.......................6-56
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 5-7
Traction Control Operation................................. 5-8
Traction – AA, A, B, C.....................................6-62
Trailer Brakes.................................................5-30
Transferring a Call..........................................4-76
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................6-23
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................3-23
Transportation Options...................................... 8-9
Transportation Program, Courtesy....................... 8-9
Treadwear.....................................................6-62
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A.........6-62
Trip Odometer................................................4-26
Trunk............................................................3-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 4-4
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 4-4
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................5-32
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