service indicator SATURN ION 2006 User Guide

Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes
or rear disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving, except when you are pushing on the
brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear the
brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are rst applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to Saturn specications.
The rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators,
but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the
rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the
rear brake drums should be removed and inspected
each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
When you have the front brake pads replaced, have
the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.Brake Pedal Travel
See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your
brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate
or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust
correctly. If you drive in that way, then — very
carefully — make a few moderate brake stops about
every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will
adjust properly.
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Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-16
Limited-Slip Differential....................................4-10
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-31
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door ........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door .................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
Low Fuel Warning Message.............................3-46
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-25
Manual Windows............................................2-13
Map Lamps ....................................................3-16
Message
Center.......................................................3-43
Change Engine Oil......................................3-45
Check Gage...............................................3-45
Check Gas Cap..........................................3-46
Cruise Control.............................................3-44
Error..........................................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-46
Low Traction...............................................3-44
Power Steering...........................................3-46
Service Vehicle...........................................3-47
Traction Off................................................3-44
Transaxle Fluid Hot......................................3-45
Trunk Ajar Warning......................................3-46
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display............................2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-32
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-32
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-38
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-37
Outside Remote Control Mirror......................2-37
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-17
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
O
Odometer......................................................3-27
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-27
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-40
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-20
Older Children, Restraints................................1-32Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-38
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outlet(s), Accessory Power...............................3-16
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-38
Power Mirrors.............................................2-37
Remote Control Mirror..................................2-37
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-96
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-29
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-31
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-23
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-62
Passing.........................................................4-14
Passlock
®......................................................2-17
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