fuel additives SATURN AURA HYBRID 2010 Owners Manual

Service............................................................6-3
Accessories and Modifications..........................6-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................6-4
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements.............................................6-4
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................6-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of the Vehicle.............................................6-5
Fuel................................................................6-6
Gasoline Octane............................................6-6
Gasoline Specifications....................................6-7
California Fuel...............................................6-7
Additives.......................................................6-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................6-8
Filling the Tank..............................................6-9
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................6-11
Checking Things Under the Hood....................6-12
Hood Release..............................................6-12
Engine Compartment Overview.......................6-14
Engine Oil...................................................6-15
Engine Oil Life System..................................6-18
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................6-20
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................6-22
Cooling System............................................6-22
Engine Coolant.............................................6-23
Engine Overheating.......................................6-28Windshield Washer Fluid................................6-30
Brakes........................................................6-31
Battery........................................................6-34
Jump Starting...............................................6-35
Headlamp Aiming...........................................6-39
Bulb Replacement..........................................6-39
Halogen Bulbs..............................................6-39
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps...................6-40
License Plate Lamp.....................................
.6-41
Replacement Bulbs.......................................6-42
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............6-42
Tires..............................................................6-43
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................6-44
Tire Terminology and Definitions.....................6-46
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................6-49
High-Speed Operation...................................6-50
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................6-51
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................6-52
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................6-55
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................6-57
Buying New Tires.........................................6-58
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................6-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................6-60
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................6-61
Wheel Replacement......................................6-62
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Gasoline Specications
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification
D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in
Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend against the use of
gasolines containing MMT. SeeAdditives on page 6-7
for additional information.
California Fuel
If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions
Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet
California specifications. See the underhood emission
control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting
California emissions standards, the vehicle will operate
satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but
emission control system performance might be affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the
vehicle might fail a smog-check test. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 4-31. If this occurs, return to your
authorized dealer/retailer for diagnosis. If it is determined
that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used,
repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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.
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A
Accessories and Modifications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power............................................3-22
Accessory Power Outlets.................................4-15
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................6-30
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation.....2-71
Additional Program Information.........................8-11
Additional Required Services.............................. 7-4
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................6-82
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............4-56
Adjustment
Chime Level...............................................4-83
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-20
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................2-72
Airbag System
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................2-63
Passenger Sensing System...........................2-66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........2-71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................2-63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....2-64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................2-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................2-58Airbags.........................................................2-73
Passenger Status Indicator...........................4-26
Readiness Light..........................................4-25
System Check.............................................2-56
AM ...............................................................4-82
Antenna
Backglass...................................................4-83
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................4-83
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-4
Warning Light.............................................4-28
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-79
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-76
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................6-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-75
Finish Care.................................................6-78
Finish Damage............................................6-80
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-76
Interior Cleaning..........................................6-73
Sheet Metal Damage...................................6-80
Tires..........................................................6-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-80
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-77
Weatherstrips..............................................6-76
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-78
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Engine (cont.)
Coolant......................................................6-23
Coolant Heater............................................3-26
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................4-30
Cooling System...........................................6-22
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-12
Exhaust.....................................................3-33
Oil .............................................................6-15
Overheating................................................6-28
Starting......................................................3-22
Engine Identification........................................6-81
Engine Oil
Life System................................................6-18
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes...........6-18
Entering Personalization Menu..........................4-45
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................4-13
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-17
Exiting Personalization Menu............................4-50
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature...................3-16
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override.................3-16
Express-Down Window....................................3-15
Express-Up Window........................................3-15
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................2-30
Exterior Mirrors...............................................1-11F
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
Industry and Science Canada........................6-52
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-20
Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite
Radio Service Only).....................................4-57
Finding a Station............................................4-54
Finish Damage...............................................6-80
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 4-3
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire........................................................6-65
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-22
Windshield Washer......................................6-30
FM Stereo.....................................................4-82
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 2-9
Format..........................................................4-62
Fuel............................................................... 6-6
Additives...................................................... 6-7
California Fuel.............................................. 6-7
Economy Light............................................4-37
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-11
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