SATURN ION 2007 Owners Manual

Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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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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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Clutch
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Manual
Transaxle
(2.2L and
2.4L L4 engines)Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
Manual
Transaxle
(2.0L L4
Supercharged
engine)Manual Transmission Fluid
(Part No. 21018899).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor,
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood, Trunk,
and Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Sunroof TrackLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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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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Engine Drive Belt Routing
Belt routing for air conditioning option shown.
Dotted line shows routing for vehicles without air
conditioning option.
2.2L L4 and 2.4L L4 Engines
2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine
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Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the
service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. SeeMaintenance Requirements on
page 388. Any additional information fromOwner Checks and Services on page 397can be added on the
following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Customer Assistance and Information....... 410
Customer Satisfaction Procedure............... 410
Online Owner Center................................. 413
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users.......................... 414
Customer Assistance Offices..................... 414
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program........ 415
Roadside Assistance Program................... 415
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders...................................... 418
Collision Damage Repair........................... 420Reporting Safety Defects............................ 424
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government..................... 424
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government............................ 424
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn............ 425
Service Publications Ordering Information.... 425
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Assistance and
Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important
to your dealer/retailer and to Saturn. Together we
are committed to providing our customers with
unparalleled service, before, during, and after the
purchase of a Saturn vehicle, for total customer
satisfaction. We call this the Saturn Difference.
Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction
or the operation of your vehicle are resolved by
your dealer’s/retailer’s sales or service
departments. If, for any reason, your ownership
experience falls below your expectations, we
suggest you take the following action:
STEP ONE:Contact the Retail Customer
Assistance Liaison. Any member of the retail
management team has the authority and the desire
to resolve your concerns. Normally, concerns
can be quickly resolved at this level.STEP TWO:Should you need additional
assistance, in the U.S., contact the Saturn
Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-553-6000. In Canada, contact the Saturn
Customer Communication Centre at
1-800-263-1999. A Saturn Customer Assistance
Center team member will handle your call and
assist in providing product and warranty
information, the nearest dealer/retailer location,
roadside assistance, brochures, literature and
discuss any concerns you may have.
We encourage you to call the toll-free number in
order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please
have the following information available to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN). This
17-digit number can be found on the
vehicle registration or title, on the upper driver
side corner of the dash, or on your roadside
assistance key card.
The name of your selling and servicing retail
facility.
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage.
Your daytime and evening phone numbers.
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