ignition SATURN L-SERIES 2004 Workshop Manual

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you do not want. You would not be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake rmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in
NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.Notice:If you leave your radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or in the accessory power outlet. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that aren’t needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save your radio!
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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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Fuses Usage
RADIOAudio, OnStar
®, Rear Seat DVD
(Option)
WIPERWindshield Washers and Wipers
(Front)
IGN 3Left Heated Seat Switch, Right
Heated Seat Switch, Air
Conditioning, Rear Defogger Relay
DEFOG LED Rear Defog LED
BTSI/BCM/
MIRRORBrake Transaxle Shift Interlock,
Body Control Module, Power Mirror
DIMMER Dimmer Switch
RR COMP LP Trunk Compartment Lamp
Relays Usage
RR DEFOG Rear Defogger
IGN 3 Ignition Switch
PARKLAMP Park Lamps
HEADLAMP Headlamps
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment
fuse block is located in the
forward part of the
engine compartment near
the battery.
Fuses Usage
IGN 1/2 Ignition switch
IGN 0/3/CR Ignition switch
COOL 1 Cooling fan module
COOL 2 Cooling fan module
ABS 1 Anti-Lock Brake System
ABS 2 Anti-Lock Brake System
Fuses Usage
HVAC
BLOWERHigh Blower
HORN Horn
R HDLP Right Headlamps
L HDLP Left Headlamps
A/C Air Conditioning System
LIGHTER Cigarette Lighter
AUX POWER Power Outlet
I/P BATT RTPassenger’s Side Instrument Panel
Fuse Block
CONTROLS
B+Powertrain Control Module (2.2L L4
(L61)), Engine Control Module (3.0L
V6 (L81), Transaxle Control Module
(3.0L V6 (L81))
BCM 2 Body Control Module
BCM/ECM/
CRUISE/ABSBody Control Module, Engine
Control Module, Cruise Control,
ABS
EISElectronic Ignition System
(2.2L L4 (L61))
IGN Ignition Coils (3.0L V6 (L81))
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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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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-27
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-35
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-35
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-28
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-30
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer......................4-41
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-38
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-61
Installing the Cargo Shade...............................2-44
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-26
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-13
Fog Lamps.................................................5-49
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt........................................................1-32
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................1-17, 1-26, 1-29
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-52
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running..........................................2-29
Liftgate Release (Wagon).................................2-14
Liftgate/Trunk.................................................2-13
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-31
Battery Warning..........................................3-29
Brake System Warning.................................3-30
Change Engine Oil......................................3-38
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-39
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-32
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-33
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-40
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-39
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