turn signal bulb SATURN ION 2005 Owners Manual

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Headlamps
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass Feature
For additional information on the exterior lamps, see
Headlamps on page 3-13.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow
you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is nished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself
when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
ash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal
a turn, check the fuse, seeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-93and for burned-out bulbs.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles
rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make your amber turn signal bulb
come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on, and
the exterior lamp band is in the off or AUTO
position.
When the DRL are on, your amber turn signal bulb will
be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps,
sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your
instrument panel won’t be lit up either.
When you turn the exterior lamp band to the headlamp
position, your low-beam headlamps will come on.
The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will
also come on.
When you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will
go off, and your amber turn signal bulb will come on
to the reduced brightness.
Automatic Headlamp System
If you have the automatic headlamps system, the
headlamps will come on automatically when it is dark
enough.
Your vehicle may have a
light sensor located on top
of the instrument panel.
Make sure it is not
covered, or the headlamps
will be on when you
don’t need them.
The system may also turn on the headlamps when
driving through a parking garage or tunnel.
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal asher and/or extra wiring. See your
retailer if you need information. The arrows on your
instrument panel will ash whenever you signal a turn or
lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will also ash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving on Grades
Notice:Do not tow on steep continuous grades
exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher
than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may
result and damage your vehicle. Frequent stops
are very important to allow the engine and transaxle
to cool.
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility of the engine and the transmission
overheating. If your engine does overheat, seeEngine
Overheating on page 5-28.
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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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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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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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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-44
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-44
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-65
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-67
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-68
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-14
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-21
B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Run-Down Protection...................................3-16
Battery Warning Light......................................3-29
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Boost Gage...................................................3-39
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-26
System Warning Light..................................3-30
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-5Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-53
Fog Lamps.................................................5-52
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-51
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-50
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-46
Headlamps.........................................5-47, 5-48
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-55
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-52
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps......5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-67C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-100
Carbon Monoxide...................2-10, 2-30, 4-24, 4-37
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-86
Your CD Player...........................................3-68
Your CDs ...................................................3-68
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-39
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-53
Chains, Tire...................................................5-71
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G
Gage
Boost.........................................................3-39
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-33
Fuel..........................................................3-38
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-27
Gas, Check Cap Message...............................3-43
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-39
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-5
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-46
Headlamps....................................3-13, 5-47, 5-48
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-14
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-47
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-51Headlamps (cont.)
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-50
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-52
Heater...................................................3-18, 3-20
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-37
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-24
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-63
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-26
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