check engine light SATURN OUTLOOK 2008 User Guide

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions related
malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (KM/H)
This message displays when your vehicle speed is
limited to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicle
detects a problem in the speed variable assist
steering system. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE
THROTTLE
This message displays when your vehicle’s throttle
system is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer.
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the content theft-deterrent
system has detected a break-in attempt while you were
away from your vehicle. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-22for more information.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may display along with the check engine
light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle’s
fuel cap is not tightened properly. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 3-48. Reinstall the fuel cap fully.
SeeFilling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic
system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off
or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap
allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few
driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn
this light and message off.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) is re-learning the tire positions on
your vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after
rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor.
SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63,
Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-58, and
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-56for more
information.
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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 (ABS) Warning
Light on page 3-46.
Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what
happens with ABS:
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each wheel.ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any
driver could. The computer is programmed to make the
most of available tire and road conditions. This can
help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updates
on wheel speed and controls braking pressure
accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to
get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle
in front of you, you will not have time to apply the brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you
have ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down rmly and let antilock work for you. You might hear
the antilock pump or motor operate, and feel the
brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
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Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-4
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.....5-4
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling the Tank..............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-11
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-18
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-20
Engine Coolant.............................................5-20
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-23
Engine Overheating.......................................5-23Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-25
Cooling System............................................5-26
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-32
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-33
Brakes........................................................5-34
Battery........................................................5-37
Jump Starting...............................................5-38
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-43
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-44
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-45
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting............5-45
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-45
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps.....................................5-46
License Plate Lamp......................................5-47
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-47
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-48
Tires..............................................................5-49
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-50
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-53
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-56
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-58
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-59
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission uid level.
A transmission uid leak is the only reason for uid loss.
If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealer/retailer
and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Change the uid at the intervals listed inAdditional
Required Services on page 6-6, and be sure to use the
transmission uid listed inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-11.
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 in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.
The transmission uid will not reach the end of
the dipstick unless the transmission is at operating
temperature. If you need to check the transmission uid
level, please take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer.
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 5-23.
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.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®can
cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may
require changing sooner, at the rst maintenance
service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or
24 months, whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle.
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Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that would not be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.
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
transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission
in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If you
have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer
case is not in NEUTRAL.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 the accessory power outlets. Turn off the
radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save the radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and
negative (−) terminal locations on the other vehicle.
Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote
negative (−) jump starting terminal. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more
information on the terminal locations.
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{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the batteries have enough water.
You do not need to add water to the ACDelco
®
battery (or batteries) installed in your new
vehicle. But if a battery has ller caps, be sure
the right amount of uid is there. If it is low,
add water to take care of that rst. If you do
not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin, ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose
or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a
shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go
to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal
if the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−)oryou
will get a short that would damage the battery
and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the
negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on
the dead battery because this can cause sparks.
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Audio System (cont.)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-124
Setting the Clock.........................................3-84
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-126
Audio System(s).............................................3-86
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-30
B
Battery..........................................................5-37
Electric Power Management..........................3-20
Run-Down Protection...................................3-21
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-6
Brakes..........................................................5-34
System Warning Light..................................3-45
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-25
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-45
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-44
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-45
License Plate Lamps....................................5-47Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-47
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-46
Buying New Tires...........................................5-65
C
Calibration.....................................................2-39
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-120
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-14, 2-37, 4-17
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-103
Cargo Cover..................................................2-59
Cargo Management System.............................2-59
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-59
CD, MP3 ............................................3-104, 3-108
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-56
Chains, Tire...................................................5-71
Charging System Light....................................3-43
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-48
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Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-11
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-107
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-45
Infants and Young Children...........................1-42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-49
Older Children.............................................1-39
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-57
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-60
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-48
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-106
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-104
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-102
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-103
Interior.....................................................5-100
Leather....................................................5-102
Tires........................................................5-106
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-107
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-104
Weatherstrips............................................5-103
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-105Climate Control System...................................3-23
Dual Automatic............................................3-26
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-34
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System......3-34
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System,
Electronic................................................3-36
Clock, Setting.................................................3-84
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-100
Compass.......................................................2-39
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant............................5-73
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................
2-22
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-58
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-20
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-47
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-47
Cooling System..............................................5-26
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-17
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-52
Cupholders....................................................2-55
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
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E
EDR .............................................................7-18
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-110
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-111
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-111
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-111
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-115
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-110
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-23
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-24
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-48
Coolant......................................................5-20
Coolant Heater............................................2-29
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-47
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-47
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16Engine (cont.)
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-25
Overheating................................................5-23
Starting......................................................2-27
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-38
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage.............................................5-107
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-10
Flat Tire........................................................5-72
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-84
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-96
Floor Mats.....................................................2-57
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-32
Windshield Washer......................................5-33
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-17
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Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
High Voltage Devices and Wiring.....................5-110
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-52
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-16
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-11
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-7
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-23
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-26
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-42
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-56
Inator Kit, Tire...............................................5-73
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-38
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-55
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-38
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-50
Lamps
Courtesy....................................................3-17
Dome ........................................................3-18
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-18
Reading.....................................................3-20
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-32
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-49
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-47
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide........................................2-13
Liftgate, Power...............................................2-14
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-40
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning...........3-46
Brake System Warning.................................3-45
Charging System.........................................3-43
Cruise Control.............................................3-52
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-47
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