engine oil SATURN ION 2007 Owner's Guide

At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 283for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the engine not
covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 293for further details.
Intercooler Coolant Level Check
(2.0L Supercharged Engine)
Check the coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 293for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 337. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 350.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 339.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained from
your retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.2L and
2.4L L4 engines)Engine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
(API) Certied for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol.
GM Goodwrench
®oil meets all
the requirements for your vehicle.
To determine the proper viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 283.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.0L L4
Supercharged
engine)The engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard can be identied with the
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. However, not all
synthetic API oils with the starburst
symbol will meet this GM standard.
You should look for and use only
an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. GM Goodwrench
®oil
meets all the requirements for your
vehicle. For the proper viscosity,
seeEngine Oil on page 283.
Engine Cooling
System50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 293.
Intercooler
System (2.0L L4
Supercharged
engine)50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from
your retailer.
Part Saturn Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2.2L L4 and 2.4L L4 Engines 15893542 —
2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine 15036141 A2014C
Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G
1
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 52493319 CF1251
Spark Plugs
2.2L L4 Engine and 2.4L L4 Engine 12598004 41-1031
2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine 12787099 PFR6T-10G2
Windshield Wiper Blade
Driver’s Side — 21.5 inches (54.6 cm) 15245110 —
Passenger’s Side — 19.0 inches (47.5 cm) 15245109 —
1AC Delco®Part Number2NGK Part Number
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CD, MP3 ..................................................... 205
Center Console Storage Area...................... 133
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)..... 324
Chains, Tire................................................. 348
Change Engine Oil Message....................... 183
Check
Engine Light............................................ 174
Check Gage Message................................. 184
Check Gas Cap Message........................... 185
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 278
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 373
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 47
Infants and Young Children........................ 44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 53
Older Children........................................... 41
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 61
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 64
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 52
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 154
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 371
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 370
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 367
Finish Care.............................................. 370Cleaning (cont.)
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 366
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 368
Tires........................................................ 372
Underbody Maintenance........................... 372
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 369
Weatherstrips........................................... 369
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 370
Climate Control System......................155, 157
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 161
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 160
Clock..................................................187, 188
Clutch, Hydraulic......................................... 293
Collision Damage Repair............................. 420
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 36
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 365
Compass............................................122, 125
Competitive Driving, Racing or Other........... 234
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 103
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 222
Convenience Net......................................... 134
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 173
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 297
Cooling System........................................... 300
Cruise Control
............................................. 147
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Electrical System (cont.)
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 375
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 375
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 375
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 290
Change Oil Message............................... 183
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 174
Coolant.................................................... 293
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 173
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 405
Engine Compartment Overview................ 280
Exhaust................................................... 120
Oil ........................................................... 283
Oil Life System........................................ 288
Overheating............................................. 297
Reduced Power Light............................... 178
Starting.................................................... 108
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)................ 226
Entry Lighting.............................................. 153
Error Message............................................ 185
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 418
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 40F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 290
Finish Damage............................................ 372
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 215
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 142
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 145
Flat Tire...................................................... 349
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 350
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 362
Fluid
Manual Transaxle..................................... 293
Windshield Washer.................................. 307
Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 152
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 16
Folding Seatback, Passenger........................ 14
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps.................322, 323
Fuel............................................................ 272
Additives.................................................. 273
California Fuel.......................................... 273
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 277
Filling Your Tank...................................... 275
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Ignition Positions......................................... 105
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 44
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 337
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 140
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 152
Cluster..................................................... 164
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 312
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 90
Keys............................................................. 89
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 330
Lamps
Dome....................................................... 153
Map ......................................................... 153LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 53
License Plate Lamps................................... 326
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 167
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 172
Battery Warning....................................... 170
Brake System Warning............................. 170
Highbeam On.......................................... 179
Malfunction Indicator................................ 174
Oil Pressure............................................. 177
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 168
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 166
Passlock
®Warning................................... 178
Reduced Engine Power............................ 178
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 166
Up-Shift................................................... 170
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 153
Limited-Slip Differential................................ 227
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 250
Lockout Protection......................................... 97
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................ 95
Door.......................................................... 94
Lockout Protection..................................... 97
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Locks (cont.)
Power Door............................................... 95
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 96
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 96
Loss of Control........................................... 233
Low Fuel Warning Message........................ 185
Lumbar
Manual Controls.......................................... 9
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 394
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 398
At Least Once a Month............................ 398
At Least Once a Year.............................. 399
Introduction.............................................. 388
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 395
Maintenance Record................................ 406
Maintenance Requirements...................... 388
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 404
Owner Checks and Services.................... 397
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 402
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 391
Using....................................................... 389
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 388Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 174
Manual Lumbar Controls................................. 9
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Manual Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 293
Operation................................................. 112
Manual Windows......................................... 100
Map Lamps................................................. 153
Message
Center..................................................... 182
Change Engine Oil................................... 183
Check Gage............................................ 184
Check Gas Cap....................................... 185
Cruise Control.......................................... 183
Error........................................................ 185
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 185
Low Traction............................................ 182
Power Steering........................................ 184
Traction Off.............................................. 182
Transaxle Fluid Hot.................................. 183
Trunk Ajar Warning.................................. 184
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display....... 125
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display........ 122
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 129
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 128
Outside Remote Control Mirror................. 128
MP3 ............................................................ 205
MyGMLink.com............................................ 413
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 104
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....... 404
O
Odometer.................................................... 165
Odometer, Trip............................................ 165
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 230
Oil
Engine..................................................... 283
Pressure Light.......................................... 177
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 288
Older Children, Restraints............................. 41
Online Owner Center................................... 413
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 129
Other Warning Devices................................ 142
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 160Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 153
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 129
Power Mirrors.......................................... 128
Remote Control Mirror .............................. 128
Owner Checks and Services....................... 397
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 372
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 116
Shifting Out of......................................... 118
Parking
Brake....................................................... 115
Over Things That Burn............................ 119
Parking Your Vehicle................................... 118
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 168
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 161
Passenger Sensing System........................... 77
Passing....................................................... 231
Passlock
®.................................................... 103
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