wipers SATURN ION 2004 Owners Manual

9(LOCK):This position locks your steering column
in a vehicle with a manual transmission. It is a
theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove
your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK.
If you have an automatic transaxle, the ignition switch
can’t be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in
PARK (P).
{CAUTION:
If you have a manual transaxle removing the key
from the ignition switch will lock the steering
column and result in a loss of ability to steer the
vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need
to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the key to ACC.
ACC (ACCESSORY):This position operates some of
your electrical accessories. It unlocks the steering wheel
and ignition.
R(RUN):This is the position the switch returns to
after you start your engine and release the switch.
The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine
is running. But even when the ignition is not running,
you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories
and to display some warning and indicator lights.
/(START):This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to RUN for normal driving.
A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door
when the key has not been removed from the ignition.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle has RAP a feature that allows certain
accessories to continue to work for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition has been turned off. The radio, wipers
(high speed only), power windows, sunroof, and rear
accessory power outlet will continue to work until
10 minutes have passed or any door has been opened.
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Windshield Wiper Lever
The lever on the right side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers.
7(Mist):Pull the lever down and release it for a
single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original
position. For more cycles, hold the lever down before
releasing it.
9(Off):Put the lever in this position to turn off the
wipers.
&(Delay):Put the lever in this position to set a delay
between wipes. Turn the end of the lever to set the
length of the delay.
6(Low Speed):Put the lever in this position for
slow, steady wiping cycles.
1(High Speed):Put the lever in this position for
rapid wiping cycles.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, install new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
L(Washer Fluid):Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to operate the windshield wipers. Washer uid
will squirt onto the windshield and the wipers will run for a
few cycles to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles,
pull the lever toward you and hold it there.
Cruise Control
The buttons for the cruise control are located on the
steering wheel.
O(On/Off):This button turns the system on and off.
I+ (Resume/Accelerate):Push this button to
make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or to
accelerate when cruise is already active.
I−(Set/Coast):Press this button to set the speed or
to decrease the speed when cruise is already active.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Windshield
Wipers, Blade Check” underScheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-16. Here’s how to remove the wiper blades:
1. Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting.
2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the
outer positions of the wiper pattern. The blades
are more accessible for removal/replacement while
in this position.
3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.4. While holding the wiper arm away from the glass,
push the release clip from under the blade
connecting point and pull the old blade assembly
down toward the glass to remove it from the
wiper arm.
5. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm
until you hear the release clip “click” into place.
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Fuses Usage
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Relay
HVAC Climate Control
CLUSTER Instrument Panel Cluster
LIGHTER Cigar Lighter
RADIO
(BATT1)Radio Receiver, Entertainment
Memory
RADIO (ACC) Radio Receiver, Entertainment
SUNROOF Power Sunroof, OnStar Mirror
WIPER SWWindshield Wipers and Washers,
Transaxle Shift Lock Control Switch
DASH Instrument Panel, Dimming Switch
IGN SW Ignition Switch
PARK Headlamp Switch
PWR OUTLET Auxiliary Power OutletFuses Usage
PWR
WINDOWSPower Window Switches
STOP Stoplamp (Brake) Switch
BCM ELECTIgnition Switch, Body Control
Module (BCM)
BMC (PWR) Entry Control, Trunk Release
Relay Usage
RUNClimate Control (HVAC Blower,
Control Heads)
ACCPower Windows, Sunroof, Radio,
Wiper/Washer Switch, Accessory
Power Outlet
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
ALC/PARKOnStar, Radio, Instrument Panel
Cluster, Body Control Module
(Entry Control), Cigar Lighter,
Headlamp Switch, License Lamp
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