engine oil SATURN OUTLOOK 2009 Owner's Guide

(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 driving regularly under dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.
(m)Change transfer case 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.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 in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12.
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 5-19.
Windshield Washer Fluid
Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid
level in the windshield washer
uid reservoir and add the proper
uid if necessary.
Maintenance Schedule 6-9
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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the
correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire, if the vehicle
has one. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-45.Ifthe
vehicle has a spare tire, check to
make sure it is stored securely. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-70.
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 5-52.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-27.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in
each gear. The vehicle should
start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts
in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control System Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-27.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the
ignition to ON/RUN, but do not
start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
6-10 Maintenance Schedule
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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute Certied for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 5-13
.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on page 5-19 .
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806,
in Canada 88862807).
Windshield Washer Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
6-12 Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
PartGM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15278634—
Engine Oil Filter 89017524PF48
Spark Plugs 1261188241-107
Wiper Blades Driver – 24.6 in (62.5 cm) 15254805—
Passenger – 20.8 in (53.0 cm) 15254804—
Rear – 11.6 in (30.0 cm) 15276259—
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Driver
Seat Height Adjuster........... 1-3
Driver Information
Center (DIC)....................3-44
DIC Operation and
Displays...............3-45, 3-50
DIC Vehicle
Customization...............3-65
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-56
Driving
At Night..........................4-11
Before a Long Trip............4-13
Defensive.......................... 4-2
Drunk............................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis............4-13
Hill and Mountain Roads.....4-14
In Rain and on
Wet Roads...................4-12
Loss of Control................4-10
Off-Road Recovery............. 4-9
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get it Out ....................4-18
Winter.............................4-15
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy........................... 4-1Dual Automatic Climate
Control System.................3-22
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment
System......................3-114
E
EDR ..................................7-16
Electrical Equipment
Add-On Equipment............5-92
Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-92
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................5-92
Power Windows and Other
Power Options..............5-92
Underhood Fuse Block......5-94
Windshield Wiper Fuses....5-92
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+................2-18
Electronic Immobilizer
Operation
PASS-Key
®III+................2-18Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...............5-17
Check and Service Engine
Soon Lamp..................3-39
Compartment Overview......5-12
Coolant...........................5-19
Coolant Heater.................2-23
Coolant
Temperature Gage.........3-38
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light...............3-38
Cooling System................5-19
Drive Belt Routing.............6-15
Exhaust...........................2-30
Oil ..................................5-13
Oil Life System.................5-15
Overheated Protection
Operating Mode............5-25
Overheating.....................5-23
Starting...........................2-22
Entry Lighting......................3-14
Event Data Recorders..........7-17
Extender, Safety Belt............1-28
Exterior Lamps....................3-11
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High Voltage Devices and
Wiring.............................5-91
Highbeam On Light..............3-43
Highway Hypnosis................4-13
Hill and Mountain Roads.......4-14
Hood
Checking Things Under.....5-10
Release..........................5-11
Horn .................................... 3-5
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................1-18
I
Ignition Positions..................2-20
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................1-30
Ination - Tire Pressure.........5-45
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-13
Cluster............................3-31
Overview........................... 3-4
Storage Area....................2-50
Introduction........................... 6-1
J
Jump Starting......................5-30
K
Keyless Entry, Remote
Operation.......................... 2-4
Keyless Entry System............ 2-3
Keys.................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall..........5-40
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator.........3-39
Lamps
Courtesy.........................3-13
Dome .............................3-14
Dome Lamp Override........3-14
License Plate...................5-37
Reading..........................3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt................1-23
LATCH System for
Child Restraints................1-37
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide.............2-10
Liftgate, Power....................2-11
Lighting
Delayed Entry..................3-14
Delayed Exit....................3-15
Entry..............................3-14
Parade Dimming...............3-15Lights
Airbag Readiness.............3-33
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning..............3-37
Brake System Warning......3-36
Charging System..............3-35
Cruise Control..................3-43
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning.....3-38
Exterior Lamps.................3-11
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
Fog Lamp ........................3-43
Highbeam On...................3-43
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
Oil Pressure.....................3-42
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator.......................3-34
Safety Belt Reminders.......3-32
Security...........................3-43
StabiliTrak
®Indicator.........3-37
Tire Pressure...................3-39
Tow/Haul Mode................3-43
Loading Your Vehicle............4-18
Locks
Delayed Locking................. 2-8
Door ................................. 2-8
Lockout Protection.............. 2-9
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Locks (cont.)
Power Door ....................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.................... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks..... 2-9
Loss of Control....................4-10
Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children...........1-37
Luggage Carrier...................2-52
Lumbar
Manual Controls................. 1-4
Power Controls.................. 1-5
M
Maintenance
Footnotes.......................... 6-7
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services........................ 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill................ 6-9
At Least Once a Month.....6-10
At Least Once a Year.......6-10
Maintenance Record.........6-16
Maintenance
Replacement Parts.........6-14
Maintenance Requirements . . . 6-1Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Owner Checks and
Services........................ 6-9
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants....................6-12
Scheduled Maintenance....... 6-3
Using............................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the
Environment................... 6-1
Malfunction Indicator Lamp....3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls......... 1-4
Manual Seats........................ 1-3
Memory Seat and Mirrors....... 1-6
Message
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-56
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview......................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror.....2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.......2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors......2-34
Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors.........................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors.......2-32
Park Tilt..........................2-34
MP3 ...........................3-92, 3-97
N
Navigation System, Privacy....7-18
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual.....3-103
Net
Convenience....................2-52
New Vehicle Break-In...........2-20
O
Odometer...........................3-32
Off-Road
Recovery.......................... 4-9
Oil
Engine............................5-13
Engine Oil Life System......5-15
Pressure Light..................3-42
Older Children, Restraints......1-28
Online Owner Center.............. 7-4
OnStar, Privacy....................7-18
OnStar
®System, see
OnStar®Manual...............2-42
Operation, Universal Home
Remote System................2-46
Outlet Adjustment.................3-27
Outlets
Accessory Power..............3-17
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