check engine light SATURN OUTLOOK 2007 User Guide

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by
heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with
traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might
not have time to cool between hard stops. The
brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of
heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic
and allow realistic following distances, you
will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That
means better braking and longer brake life.
If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you are
driving, brake normally but do not pump the
brakes. If you do, the pedal could get harder to
push down. If the engine stops, you will still have
some power brake assist. But you will use it
when you brake. Once the power assist is used
up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can
affect your vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 377.Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System
(ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that
will help prevent a braking skid.
When you start the engine and begin to drive
away, ABS will check itself. You might hear
a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going on, and you might even notice that the
brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem
with ABS, this warning
light will stay on.
SeeAntilock Brake
System Warning Light
on page 218.
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{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO
(carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO
could overcome you and kill you. You
cannot see it or smell it, so you might not
know it is in your vehicle. Clear away
snow from around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is blocking the
exhaust pipe. And check around again
from time to time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of
the vehicle that is away from the wind.
This will help keep CO out.Run the engine only as long as you must. This
saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a
little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the
heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
You will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with
the headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window
almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start
the engine again and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as
little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as
you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of
the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.
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Service........................................................ 377
Accessories and Modications................... 377
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 378
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 378
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 379
Fuel............................................................. 379
Gasoline Octane........................................ 379
Gasoline Specications.............................. 379
California Fuel........................................... 380
Additives................................................... 380
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 381
Filling the Tank......................................... 381
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 384
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 384
Hood Release........................................... 385
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 386
Engine Oil................................................. 387
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 390
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 392
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 394
Engine Coolant.......................................... 396
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 399
Engine Overheating................................... 400Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 402
Cooling System......................................... 402
Power Steering Fluid................................. 408
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 409
Brakes...................................................... 410
Battery...................................................... 413
Jump Starting............................................ 414
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 420
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 421
Bulb Replacement....................................... 422
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting..... 422
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 422
License Plate Lamp................................... 423
Replacement Bulbs................................... 423
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 424
Tires............................................................ 425
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 426
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 429
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 432
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 433
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 438
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 440
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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How to Add Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of transmission uid to use. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 497.
If the uid level is low, add only enough of the
proper uid to bring the level into the crosshatched
area on the dipstick.
1. Remove the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough uid at
the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It does not take much uid, generally less
than one half of a pint (0.25 L). Do not overll.
Notice:Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission uid may damage your vehicle,
and the damages may not be covered by
your warranty. Always use the automatic
transmission uid listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 497.
3. After adding uid, recheck the uid level as
described under “How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid,” earlier in this section.
4. When the correct uid level is obtained, twist
& lock dipstick cap in place.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating or if you need
to add coolant to the radiator, seeEngine
Overheating on page 400.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down
to−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
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CD, MP3 ............................................290, 296
Center Console Storage Area...................... 161
Chains, Tire................................................. 445
Charging System Light................................ 216
Check
Engine Light............................................ 222
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 384
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 472
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 55
Infants and Young Children........................ 51
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 61
Older Children........................................... 48
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 69
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 72
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 59
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 470
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 468
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 465
Finish Care.............................................. 468
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 464Cleaning (cont.)
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 467
Leather.................................................... 466
Tires........................................................ 471
Underbody Maintenance........................... 472
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 468
Weatherstrips........................................... 467
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 469
Climate Control System............................... 194
Dual Automatic......................................... 198
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 205
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System.................................... 206
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System, Electronic................................ 207
Clock.......................................................... 261
Collision Damage Repair............................. 513
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 43
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 463
Compass..................................................... 139
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 119
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 326
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Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 228
DIC Operation and Displays............229, 235
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 250
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 239
Driving
At Night................................................... 337
City.......................................................... 342
Defensive................................................. 322
Drunken................................................... 323
Freeway................................................... 342
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 345
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 339
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 352
Winter...................................................... 347
Dual Automatic Climate Control System......... 198
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 305
E
EDR ............................................................ 519
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 475
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 476
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 476Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 476
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 479
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 475
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 392
Check and Service Engine Soon Light........ 222
Coolant.................................................... 396
Coolant Heater......................................... 127
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 220
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 220
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 499
Engine Compartment Overview................ 386
Exhaust................................................... 137
Oil ........................................................... 387
Oil Life System........................................ 390
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...... 402
Overheating............................................. 400
Running While Parked............................. 138
Starting.................................................... 126
Entry Lighting.............................................. 185
Event Data Recorders................................. 520
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 47
Exterior Lamps............................................ 182
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Navigation System, Privacy......................... 521
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 305
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 123
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....... 498
O
Odometer.................................................... 211
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 334
Oil
Engine..................................................... 387
Pressure Light.......................................... 225
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 390
Older Children, Restraints............................. 48
Online Owner Center................................... 507
OnStar, Privacy........................................... 521
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 145
Operation, Universal Home Remote
System............................................150, 154
Orange Covered Wiring............................... 475
Other Warning Devices................................ 172
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 205Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 192
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 144
Heated Mirrors......................................... 145
Power Foldaway Mirrors........................... 143
Power Mirrors.......................................... 142
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 402
Owner Checks and Services....................... 493
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 471
Parade Dimming.......................................... 186
Park Aid...................................................... 188
Park Brake.................................................. 133
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 134
Shifting Out of......................................... 136
Parking
Assist....................................................... 188
Over Things That Burn............................ 136
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Rear Door Security Locks........................... 108
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 43
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 163
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 315
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 305
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 18
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 40
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 178
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®and Compass..................... 139
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...................... 139
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 497
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 358
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 98
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................. 100
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 451
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 448
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 423
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 517
Saturn...................................................... 517
United States Government....................... 516Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 93
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 94
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 125
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 39
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 509
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 352
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 499
Running the Engine While Parked............... 138
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 212
Pretensioners............................................. 47
Reminder Light........................................ 211
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 467
Driver Position........................................... 30
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 29
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 28
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