lock SATURN L-SERIES 2005 Repair Manual

Filling Your Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re can
cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow all the instructions
on the pump island. Turn off your engine when
you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near
fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks,
ames and smoking materials away from fuel.
Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when
refueling your vehicle — this is against the law
in some places. Keep children away from the
fuel pump; never let children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel
door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the
cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right.
While refueling, let the fuel
cap hang by the tether
below the fuel fill opening.
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{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,
you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out
on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
This spray can happen if your tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open
the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise
to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the
tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel
from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-76.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully
installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the
fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-31.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not t properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and
may damage your fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-31.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set
for the proper coolant mixture. With plain
water or the wrong mixture, your engine could
get too hot but you would not get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch re and you
or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture
of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®
coolant.
Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and crack
the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mixture.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure
cap when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise (left) about one-quarter of a
turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This
will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the
discharge hose.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.
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7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect
it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle
has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does notgo to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to disarm your security system
(if equipped).
12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
If it will not 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.
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4. Remove the fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 5. Push the headlamp housing lever up to disengage
the headlamp housing from the headlamp housing
pocket.
6. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one-quarter of a turn while
pressing the socket in firmly.
7. Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears
the headlamp housing, and lift it up to access
the bulb.
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8. Disconnect the wire connector from the bulb by
lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the
plastic base.
9. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with
the appropriate bulb.
10. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
Fog Lamps
1. Locate the fog lamp by reaching up from
underneath the front body panel.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise one-quarter
of a turn while pressing the socket in firmly.
3. Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears the
fog lamp housing.
4. Disconnect the wire connector from the bulb by
lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the
plastic base.
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5. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with
the appropriate bulb.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the fog lamp
assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
1. Remove the center high-mounted stoplamp 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.
4. Replace the cover.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Pull back the interior trim.
3. Remove the fasteners from the backside of the
taillamp assembly.
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4. Remove the taillamp assembly.
5. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one-quarter of a turn while
pressing the socket in firmly.
6. Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears the
taillamp assembly.
7. Replace it with the appropriate bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamps P21W21019520
CHMSL PC16825085970
Fog Lamps 880L12450143
Front Park/Turn Lamps 34571999381
Front Sidemarker Lamps W5W12092811
Headlamps —
High-Beam 9005 HB39441732
Low-Beam 9006 HB49441733
Rear Turn Lamps P21W21019521
Stop/Taillamps P21/5W21019520
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
retailer.
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{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you should put blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire, on the
other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.When you have a flat tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.
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The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel
wrench (B).
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
You must take off the wheel cover or hubcap to reach
the wheel bolts.
For steel wheels with full plastic covers and aluminum
wheels with large circular center caps, do the following:
1. Loosen all five hex-shaped plastic caps by
turning the wrench counterclockwise. Do not try
to remove plastic caps from the cover or center cap.
2. Pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel
and place it in the trunk.
When reinstalling full plastic covers or center caps,
tighten all five plastic caps hand snug with the aid of the
wheel wrench and tighten them with the wheel wrench
an additional one-quarter of a turn.
Once the wheel cover is removed, use the following
steps to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove them yet.
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