cooling SATURN AURA 2010 Owner's Manual

Once a Month
•
Tire inflation check. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 6-51.
•Tire wear inspection. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 6-57.
Once a Year
•
Starter switch check. SeeOwner Checks and
Services on page 7-8.
•Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park)
mechanism check. SeeOwner Checks and
Services on page 7-8.
•Automatic transmission shiftlock control system
check. SeeOwner Checks and Services on
page 7-8.
•Ignition transmission lock check. SeeOwner
Checks and Services on page 7-8.
•Engine cooling system and pressure cap pressure
check. Radiator and air conditioning condenser
outside cleaning. SeeCooling System on
page 6-24.
•Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection
for loose or damaged components.
•Throttle system inspection for interference, binding
or 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.
•If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit, check the sealant expiration date printed on
the instruction label of the kit. SeeTire Sealant and
Compressor Kit on page 6-67.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
40 000 km/25,000 Miles
•
Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
80 000 km/50,000 Miles
•
Engine air cleaner filter replacement. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6-21.
•2.4L Engine Only: Automatic transmission fluid and
filter change (severe service only) 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.
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•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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Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-95
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-92
Weatherstrips..............................................6-92
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-93
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................3-32
Clearing the System........................................4-78
Climate Control System...................................4-16
Outlet Adjustment........................................4-23
Climate Control Systems
Automatic...................................................4-19
Climate Controls.............................................1-13
Clock, Setting.................................................4-51
Cold Temperature Operation.............................6-19
Collision Damage Repair..................................8-10
Collision Parts................................................8-10
Compact Spare Tire........................................6-88
Compass.......................................................3-33
Compass Calibration.......................................3-33
Compass Operation.........................................3-33
Compass Variance..........................................3-33
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant............................6-67
Configurations for Use of Child Restraints..........2-43
Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod
®.......4-64
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................3-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 5-3
Convenience Net............................................3-42Coolant
Engine.......................................................6-25
Engine Temperature Gage............................4-33
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................4-33
Cooling System..............................................6-24
Courtesy Transportation Program........................ 8-9
Coverage........................................................ 8-7
Cruise Control.................................................. 4-7
Light..........................................................4-38
Cupholders....................................................3-41
Customer Assistance......................................... 8-5
Offices......................................................... 8-5
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................... 8-5
Customer Information
Service Publications Ordering Information........8-14
Customer Satisfaction Procedure........................ 8-2
D
Damage Repair, Collision.................................8-10
Data Recorders, Event....................................8-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................4-11
Defensive Driving............................................. 5-2
Delayed Headlamps........................................4-11
Delayed Locking............................................... 3-9
Deleting Name Tags........................................4-73
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Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key®III+...........................................3-17
Electronic Stability Control................................. 5-5
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light...........4-32
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................3-12
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................4-36
Ending a Call.................................................4-76
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-21
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........4-34
Compartment Overview................................6-14
Coolant......................................................6-25
Coolant Heater............................................3-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................4-33
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................4-33
Cooling System...........................................6-24
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-12
Exhaust.....................................................3-30
Oil .............................................................6-17
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........6-30
Overheating................................................6-28
Starting......................................................3-20
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................5-33
Engine Identification........................................6-96
Engine Oil
Life System................................................6-20
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes...........6-20Entering Personalization Menu..........................4-46
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................4-13
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons...........3-40
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-16
Exiting Personalization Menu............................4-50
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature...................3-15
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override.................3-15
Express-Down Window....................................3-14
Express-Up Window........................................3-14
Extender, Safety Belt
.......................................2-31
Exterior Mirrors...............................................1-10
F
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
Industry and Science Canada........................6-54
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-21
Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite
Radio Service Only).....................................4-56
Finding a Station............................................4-53
Finish Damage...............................................6-95
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 4-3
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire........................................................6-66
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................6-74
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................6-84
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