SATURN L-SERIES 2004 Owners Manual

10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter to disarm
your security system (if equipped).
12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice:If the jumper cables are removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper
cables in the correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead BatteryJumper Cable Removal
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To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the terminal cover to its original position.Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-52.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
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Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
1. Open the hood and secure it with the prop rod.
2. Remove push-pin fasteners from grill assembly.
3. Tilt grill assembly forward and lift it up to remove it
from the body of the vehicle.4. Remove fasteners from headlamp assembly.
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5. Push headlamp housing lever up to disengage
headlamp housing from headlamp housing
pocket.
6. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one–quarter of a turn while
pressing the socket in rmly. Pull the socket
rearward until the bulb clears the headlamp housing,
and lift it up to access the bulb.7. Disconnect the wire connector from the bulb by
lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the
plastic base.
8. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
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Fog Lamps
1. Reach up from underneath the front body panel
and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise one–
quarter of a turn while pressing the socket in rmly.
Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears the
fog lamp housing.
2. Disconnect the wire connector from the bulb by
lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the
plastic base.
3. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Sedan)
1. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp cover
by pulling down on the cover edges.
2. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one–quarter of a turn and remove
the bulb.
3. Replace it with the appropriate bulb.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Wagon)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp cover
by pulling down on the cover edges.
3. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one–quarter of a turn and remove
the bulb.
4. Replace it with the appropriate bulb.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)
1. Open the trunk.
2. Pull back with interior trim.
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3. Remove fasteners from backside of taillamp
housing.4. Remove taillamp housing from body of vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one–quarter of a turn while
pressing the socket in rmly. Pull the socket
rearward until the bulb clears the taillamp housing.
6. Replace it with the appropriate bulb.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Wagon)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the interior access trim panel.
3. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one–quarter of a turn while
pressing the socket in rmly. Pull the socket
rearward until the bulb clears the taillamp housing.
4. Replace it with the appropriate bulb.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Headlamps —
High Beam 9005 HB39441732
Low Beam 9006 HB49441733
Front Park/Turn Lamps 34571999381
Front Side Markert Lamps W5W12092811
Stop/Taillamps P21/5W21019520
Rear Turn Lamps P21W21019521
Back-up Lamps P21W21019520
CHMSL PC16825085970
Fog Lamps 880L12450143
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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 6-13. 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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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional
information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet
included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. See “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
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Underinated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If
your tread is badly worn, or if your tires
have been damaged, replace them.
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its
sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger
car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
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