shift lock SATURN L-SERIES 2004 User Guide

At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-27if
necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, contact
your retailer for service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-27if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but do not start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift
lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your
retailer for service.
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever
is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in OFF.
Contact your retailer if service is required.
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 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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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-36
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-34
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-33
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-33
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-39
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-39
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-39
Outside Remote Control Mirror......................2-38
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
O
Odometer......................................................3-27
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-38
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-37
Older Children, Restraints................................1-35
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-41OnStar
®Services............................................2-40
OnStar®System.............................................2-40
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-41
Operation......................................................3-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-24
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-39
Heated Mirrors............................................2-39
Power Mirrors.............................................2-39
Remote Control Mirror..................................2-38
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owner Publications.........................................7-11
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Parking on Hills..............................................4-45
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-24
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-44
Passlock
®......................................................2-18
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-52
Playing a CD.................................................3-47
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Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-34
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-39
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-34
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
Setting Preset Stations....................3-43, 3-46, 3-51
Setting the Time.............................................3-41
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-44, 3-47, 3-52
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-87
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-26
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-19
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-83
Specications, Capacities.................................5-98
Speedometer..................................................3-27
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-8
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-5
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-60Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-41
Glove Box..................................................2-41
Load Floor Storage Box...............................2-42
Roof Rack System.......................................2-42
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-79
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-45
T
Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps................................5-50, 5-52
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-32
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-34
Temperature Display........................................2-37
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-69
Theft-Deterrent System...................................... 2-6
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Passlock
®...................................................2-18
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tire Ination Check........................................... 6-9
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-54
Tire Size.......................................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-59
Tires.............................................................5-54
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