belt SATURN ION 2004 Repair Manual

While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember we are only a phone call
away. Saturn Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000;
text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-6000.
Saturn reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Saturn’s
judgment, the claims become excessive in frequency
or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Saturn reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Saturn
Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a
number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor
emission control components to optimize fuel economy,
to monitor conditions for air bag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the
driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash or near crash
event by computer systems commonly called event data
recorders (EDR).
In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such
as the Air Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in
your vehicle may record information about the condition
of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as engine
speed, brake applications, throttle position, vehicle
speed, safety belt usage, air bag readiness, air bag
performance data, and the severity of a collision.
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature................3-68
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid.......................5-37
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-95
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-49, 3-52, 3-58
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-30
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-50
Adding Equipment to Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle..........................1-58
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-56
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-58
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-56
What Will You See After an
Air Bag Inates?......................................1-56
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-55
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-52
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-22
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)......... 7-7
AM ...............................................................3-70
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-47
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-71
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System..........................................3-71Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-34
Appearance Care............................................5-87
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-89
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-92
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-87
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-90
Finish Damage............................................5-92
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-92
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Ashtrays........................................................3-19
Audio System(s).............................................3-46
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-47
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-71
Care of Your CDs........................................3-71
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-71
Radio with CD....................................3-50, 3-54
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-47
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-46
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-68
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-70
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-71
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..........2-38, 2-40
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Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transaxle........................................2-20
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-23
B
Backing Up....................................................4-43
Battery..........................................................5-41
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-8
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-18
Battery Warning Light......................................3-31
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Brake
Parking......................................................2-30
System Warning Light..................................3-32
Brake Adjustment............................................5-40
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-40
Brake Wear...................................................5-40
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-55
Fog Lamps.................................................5-53Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-53
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-47
Headlamps.........................................5-48, 5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-54
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps........5-55
Buying New Tires...........................................5-70
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specications..........................5-102
Carbon Monoxide...................4-26, 4-39, 2-12, 2-34
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-89
Your CD Player...........................................3-71
Your CDs ...................................................3-71
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-10
CD Messages........................................3-54, 3-67
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-44
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-55
Chains, Tires..................................................5-74
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Convenience Net............................................2-45
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-35
Heater, Engine............................................2-22
Low Level Warning Message.........................3-43
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-29
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Message...................................3-42
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-44
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn.................. 7-9
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government................................ 7-9
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.......................... 7-9
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-10D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.........................3-21, 3-23
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Dinghy Towing (Five-Speed Automatic
Transaxle and VTi Variable Transaxle)............4-31
Dinghy Towing (Manual Transaxle)....................4-32
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature.................3-70
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dolly Towing (All Transaxles)............................4-33
Dome Lamp...................................................3-18
Door
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Rear Doors.................................................2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-14
Seat Height Adjuster...................................... 1-3
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-15
City...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
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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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Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-47
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................... 3-9
Headlamps............................3-10, 3-15, 5-48, 5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-48
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-53
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-54
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
High Speed Operation (Redline)........................5-67
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hitches..........................................................4-42
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-34
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-23How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-25
Hydroplaning..................................................4-19
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-31
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-30
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-37
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-37
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-28
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow..........4-30
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer......................4-40
Ignition Positions.............................................2-18
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-66
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-28
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-17
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-96
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
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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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Power (cont.)
Steering Message........................................3-44
Windows....................................................2-15
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-28
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving..................2-21
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-54
Radio Personalization......................................3-67
Radios..........................................................3-46
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-47
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-71
Care of Your CDs........................................3-71
Radio with CD....................................3-50, 3-54
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-47
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-46
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-68
Understanding Reception..............................3-70RDS Messages..............................................3-59
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Doors....................................................2-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-22
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rear Window Defogger............................3-21, 3-24
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-40
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature Display.....2-37
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...........................2-36
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-36
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-31
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-13
Remote Trunk Release Lockout........................2-13
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-77
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-56
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-41
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Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
Saturn......................................................... 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-59
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-59
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-59
Replacing Parts...........................................1-59
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-19
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts........1-22
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Roof Rack System..........................................2-45
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-17
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-35
S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-28
Reminder Light............................................3-30
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-89
Driver Position............................................1-14Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts........1-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-22
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Chains.................................................4-42
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback, Folding Passenger............................. 1-6
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster............................. 1-3
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Passenger Folding Seatback........................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-7
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-44
Rear Seat Position......................................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-47
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-5
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Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Vehicle Message.........................................3-45
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-36
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
Setting Preset Stations....................3-48, 3-51, 3-57
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-47
Radios without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-46
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-49, 3-52, 3-58
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-92
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-26
Shift Speeds..................................................2-29
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-31
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-33
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Sedan)...............1-16
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-88
Specications, Capacities...............................5-102Speedometer..................................................3-29
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-7
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-44
Convenience Net.........................................2-45
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-44
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Roof Rack System.......................................2-45
Storing the Flat or Spare Tire and Tools................5-84
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunroof.........................................................2-45
T
Tachometer....................................................3-29
Taillamps
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps....................5-55
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-37
Temperature Display........................................2-40
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-68
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