check oil SATURN OUTLOOK 2007 Owner's Manual

If you want to purchase service information, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on
page 518.
Owner Checks and Services on page 493tells
you what should be checked, when to check it,
and what you can easily do to help keep your
vehicle in good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids, and
lubricants to use are listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 497andNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 498.
When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these
are used. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone
else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use
of genuine parts from your dealer/retailer.Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
comes on, it means that service is required for your
vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km).
It is possible that, if you are driving under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system might not
indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over
a year. However, the engine oil and lter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the
system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has
trained service technicians who will perform this
work using genuine parts and reset the system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 390for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.
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When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
appears, certain services, checks, and inspections
are required. Required services are described
in the following for “MaintenanceI” and
“MaintenanceII.” Generally, it is recommended
that your rst service be MaintenanceI, your
second service be MaintenanceII, and that you
alternate MaintenanceIand MaintenanceII
thereafter. However, in some cases,
MaintenanceIImay be required more often.MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on
within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased
or MaintenanceIIwas performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the message
comes on 10 months or more since the last
service or if the message has not come on at
all for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 387. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 390.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (g).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 392.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 438and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month on
page 494.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
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(g)A fluid loss in any vehicle system could
indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid
if needed.
(h)Change automatic transmission fluid if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more
of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, flush, and refill cooling system.
This service can be complex; you should have
your dealer/retailer perform this service. See
Engine Coolant on page 396 for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.(j)Check system for interference or binding and
for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have
high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate
accelerator or cruise control cables.
(k)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
(l)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the filter at each engine oil change.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help ensure
the safety, dependability, and emission control
performance of your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer
can assist you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 497.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper
oil if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 387for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine
oil regularly and keep it at the proper
level. Failure to keep the engine oil at the
proper level can cause damage to the engine
not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 396for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add
the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget
to check the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 432. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 447.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 438.
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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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