cooling SATURN OUTLOOK 2008 Owner's Guide

(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 5-20
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 vehicle safety,
dependability, and emission control performance. Your
dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to the
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
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 the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-20.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
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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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