headlamp SATURN ION 2005 User Guide

You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it
or smell it, so you might not know it is in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from around the
base of your vehicle, especially any that is
blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the wind. This will
help keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little
faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and
it keeps the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling the Tank..............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-20
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-22
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-24
Manual Transaxle Fluid..................................5-24
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-24
Engine Coolant.............................................5-24
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-27
Engine Overheating.......................................5-28
Cooling System............................................5-30Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-46
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-47
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-47
Headlamps (Coupe)......................................5-47
Headlamps (Sedan)......................................5-48
Front Turn Signal Lamps (Sedan)...................5-50
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps (Coupe).........................................5-51
Fog Lamps..................................................5-52
Sidemarker Lamps (Coupe)............................5-52
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-53
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps........5-54
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-55
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-55
Tires..............................................................5-56
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-60
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-63
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-65
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-66
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead BatteryTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the red protector cap to its original position.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam
headlamps may be necessary if it is difficult to see
the lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming
drivers ash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim). If you believe your headlamps need to
be re-aimed, we recommend that you take your
vehicle to your retailer for service. Jumper Cable Removal
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Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-55.
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 (Coupe)
To change a headlamp bulb on a coupe model, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove
them from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle
and remove the electrical connector.
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4. Raise the lock tab and pull the connector from the
base of the bulb to remove the electrical connector
from the headlamp bulb.
5. Remove the retaining nut by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.Headlamps (Sedan)
To change a headlamp bulb on a sedan model, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove
them from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle
and remove the electrical connector.
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4. Access the bulb by turning the dust cap
counterclockwise to remove it.5. Raise the lock tab and pull the connector (A or B)
from the base of the bulb to remove the electrical
connector from the headlamp bulb.
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6. Remove the bulb retaining nut by turning it
counterclockwise.
7. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
Front Turn Signal Lamps (Sedan)
To change a front turn signal bulb on a sedan model, do
the following:
1. The front turn signal lamps are located beside the
headlamps. Follow Steps 1 through 4 to remove the
headlamp assembly. See the headlamp removal
for sedan underHeadlamps (Coupe) on page 5-47
orHeadlamps (Sedan) on page 5-48.
2. Remove the parking/turn bulb socket by rotating it
counterclockwise.
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3. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
4. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps (Coupe)
To change a front turn signal bulb on a coupe model,
do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Reach behind the headlamp from inside the hood.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
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Fog Lamps
To change a fog lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Reach under the front bumper to the rear of the fog
lamp to locate the bulb socket.
2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it.
3. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
Sidemarker Lamps (Coupe)
To change a sidemarker bulb on a coupe model, do the
following:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 to remove the headlamp
assembly. See the headlamp removal for coupe
underHeadlamps (Coupe) on page 5-47or
Headlamps (Sedan) on page 5-48.
2. Rotate the sidemarker bulb counterclockwise to
remove it.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamps 921
CHMSL PC-175
Fog Lamp 881L
Front Sidemarker Lamps
(Coupe Only)168
Front Turn Signal/
Parking Lamp5702KA
Headlamps 9007
Stoplamp and
Taillamps (Top)3057K
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
retailer.
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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