open gas tank SATURN AURA 2010 Owners Manual

Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States
are now required to contain additives that help prevent
engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing
the emission control system to work properly. In
most cases, nothing should have to be added to the
fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the
minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency regulations. To help
keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if the
vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or
valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline.
For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel System
Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine
oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors
and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is
the only gasoline additive recommended by General
Motors.
Also, your dealer/retailer has additives that will help
correct and prevent most deposit-related problems.Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and
ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available
in your area. We recommend that you use these
gasolines, if they comply with the specifications
described earlier. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and
other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not
be used in vehicles that were not designed for those
fuels.
Notice:This vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel
system and also damage plastic and rubber parts.
That damage would not be covered under the
vehicle warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive
called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline
whether the fuel contains MMT. We recommend against
the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can
reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the
emission control system could be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp might turn on. If this occurs,
return to your dealer/retailer for service.
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To remove the tethered fuel cap, turn it slowly
counterclockwise. If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability,
the fuel cap will be yellow and state that E85 or
gasoline can be used. SeeFuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on
page 6-8.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the
hook on the fuel door.
{WARNING:
Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap
too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray
can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more
likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and
wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew the
cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the
tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished
pumping the fuel before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel
from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
Washing Your Vehicle on page 6-92.When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the clockwise
until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has
been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel
to evaporate into the atmosphere. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 4-34.
If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), the
CHECK GAS CAP message displays if the fuel cap
is not properly installed.{WARNING:
If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the station
attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer/ retailer can get one
for you. If you get the wrong type, it might not t
properly. This can cause the malfunction indicator
lamp to light and can damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 4-34.
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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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