engine oil SATURN ION 2004 Owner's Guide

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.2L engine)Engine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.0L
Supercharged
engine)The engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard may be identied with the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. However, not all
synthetic API oils with the starburst
symbol will meet this GM standard.
You should look for and use only
an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
seeEngine Oil on page 5-15.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-26.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your retailer.
Part Saturn Part Number AC Delco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2.2L L4 Engine
2.0L Supercharged22679620
——
—
Engine Oil Filter
2.2L L4 Engine
2.0L Supercharged22685727
12579143—
—
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 52493319 —
Spark Plugs
2.2L L4 Engine
2.0L Supercharged25337472
1278709941–981
—
Windshield Wiper Blade
Driver’s Side Length – 21.5 inches (54.6 cm)
Passenger’s Side Length – 20.0 inches (50.8 cm)22660359
22685192—
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Change Engine Oil Message............................3-43
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing................4-46
Changing the Language (Canada Only)..............3-41
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-36
Check Gage Message.....................................3-44
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-39
Checking Coolant............................................5-28
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-92
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-47
Top Strap...................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-87
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-91
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-90
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-90
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-89
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-89
Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-39, 2-41
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-89
Cleaning Tires................................................5-92
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-89
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-91
Climate Control System...........................3-20, 3-22
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-25
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-86
Compass Calibration...............................2-38, 2-40
Compass Operation.........................................2-40
Compass Variance..................................2-38, 2-40
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
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Driving (cont.)
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Winter........................................................4-26
Driving on Grades...........................................4-44
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-27
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-19
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-19
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-43
E
Electric Power Steering..................................... 4-9
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-95
Power Windows and Other Power Options.........5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-95
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-14
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-38
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-22
Battery.......................................................5-41
Change Oil Message...................................3-43Engine (cont.)
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-36
Coolant......................................................5-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-35
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-17
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-34
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-29
Starting......................................................2-20
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement...............5-22
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
(2.0L Supercharged Engine)........................5-100
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
(2.2L L4 Engine).........................................5-98
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-46
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-19
Engine Specications.....................................5-103
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Error Message................................................3-45
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-7
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
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Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-15
Fog Lamps.................................................5-53
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-23
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running..........................................2-32Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-34
Battery Warning..........................................3-31
Brake System Warning.................................3-32
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Oil Pressure...............................................3-39
Passlock
®Warning.......................................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-30
Up-Shift.....................................................3-32
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Coolant Level Warning Message................3-43
Low Fuel Warning Message.............................3-45
Low-Prole Performance Tire (Redline)...............5-59
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-18
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-16
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-14
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-46
Making Turns.................................................4-43
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle............................................2-20
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-28
Manual Windows............................................2-15
Map Lamps....................................................3-18
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7Message
Center.......................................................3-41
Change Engine Oil......................................3-43
Check Gage...............................................3-44
Cruise Control.............................................3-42
Error..........................................................3-45
Low Coolant Level Warning..........................3-43
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-45
Low Traction...............................................3-42
Power Steering...........................................3-44
Service Vehicle...........................................3-45
Traction Off................................................3-42
Transaxle Fluid Cold....................................3-43
Transaxle Fluid Hot......................................3-42
Trunk Ajar Warning......................................3-44
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-36
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-42
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-42
Outside Remote Control Mirror......................2-42
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-16
O
Odometer......................................................3-29
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-44
OnStar®Services............................................2-43
OnStar®System.............................................2-43
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-44
Operation..............................................3-20, 3-22
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-24
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-42
Power Mirrors.............................................2-42
Remote Control Mirror..................................2-42Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owner Publications.........................................7-10
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-31
Shifting Out of............................................2-33
Parking
Brake........................................................2-30
Over Things That Burn.................................2-34
Parking on Hills..............................................4-45
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-33
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-25
Passenger Visor Webbing Clip (Coupe)..............2-16
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-43
Passlock
®......................................................2-17
Playing a CD.................................................3-52
Playing the Radio...........................3-47, 3-50, 3-55
Playing the Single CD Player...........................3-60
Playing the Six-Disc CD Player.........................3-62
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-95
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U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-71
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature
After a Power Loss......................................3-69
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-32
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-73
Using an MP3 CD..........................................3-65
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-88
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Parking Your...............................................2-33
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-7
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-94
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-94
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-41
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-24
Visors...........................................................2-16
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-27
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-90
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-41
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-41
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-21
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-72
Replacement...............................................5-72
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-16
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-20
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter........5-22
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill......................................................4-45
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Window Lock Out...........................................2-16
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