hood release SATURN ION 2004 Owners Manual
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The main components of the instrument panel are
the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-24
Outlet Adjustment.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever.
C. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-7.
D. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield Wiper
Lever on page 3-11Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.
E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6Hazard Warning
Flashers.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-28Instrument Panel Cluster.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-46
Audio System(s).H. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
I. Fog Lamp (If Equipped)/Dimmer Switch. SeeInterior
Lamps on page 3-17for both.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
K. Cruise Control Switches. SeeCruise Control
on page 3-12.
L. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System (Without Air Conditioning) on page 3-20or
Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning)
on page 3-22Climate Control System.
M. Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle
Operation on page 2-23Automatic Transaxle
Operation orManual Transaxle Operation on
page 2-28Manual Transaxle Operation.
N. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-44.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Speci cations....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-22
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-24
Manual Transaxle Fluid..................................5-25
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-25
Engine Coolant.............................................5-26Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-29
Engine Overheating.......................................5-29
Cooling System............................................5-32
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-47
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-48
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-48
Headlamps (Sedan)......................................5-48
Headlamps (Coupe)......................................5-50
Front Turn Signal Lamps (Sedan)...................5-51
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Coupe)...................................................5-53
Fog Lamps..................................................5-53
Sidemarker Lamps (Coupe)............................5-54
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-55
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps........5-55
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-56
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up
and injure you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts
and start a re. These include liquids like fuel,
oil, coolant, brake uid, windshield washer and
other uids, and plastic or rubber. You or
others could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the handle located
inside the vehicle.
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2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the
hood release latch to the side.3. Lift the hood, release
the hood prop from its
retainer and put the
hood prop into the slot
in the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the ller caps are
on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the
hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the
hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then just let the
hood down and close it rmly.
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Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-56.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps (Sedan)
1. Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off.
2. After allowing the bulb to cool, open the hood.
SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
3. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove
them, gently pull the headlamp assembly away
from the vehicle and remove the electrical
connector.
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6. To remove the bulb retaining nut, turn it
counter-clockwise.
7. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
Headlamps (Coupe)
1. Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off.
2. After allowing the bulb to cool, open the hood.
SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
3. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove
them, gently pull the headlamp assembly away
from the vehicle and remove the electrical
connector.
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4. Remove the retaining nut.
5. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
Front Turn Signal Lamps (Sedan)
1. Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off.
2. After allowing the bulb to cool, open the hood.
SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
3. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove
them, gently pull the headlamp assembly away
from the vehicle and remove the electrical
connector.
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Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps (Coupe)
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
2. Reach behind the headlamp from inside the hood.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counter-clockwise to
remove it from the housing.
4. Gently pull the bulb from the socket and replace it
with the appropriate bulb.
Fog Lamps
1. Turn off the fog lamps and allow them to cool.
2. Reach under the front bumper to the rear of the
fog lamp to locate the bulb socket.
3. Then rotate the bulb socket counter-clockwise to
remove it.
4. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
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Sidemarker Lamps (Coupe)
1. Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off.
2. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
3. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove
them, gently pull the headlamp assembly away
from the vehicle and remove the electrical
connector.4. Rotate the side marker bulb counter-clockwise to
disconnect it.
5. Gently remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
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