ABS SATURN RELAY 2007 User Guide

Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before
you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you
do not shift down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot and
no longer work well.
If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than
1,000 lbs (450 kg), you may prefer to drive in
THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) or, as you need
to, a lower gear. This will minimize heat build-up
and extend the life of your transaxle.
Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
You really should not park your
vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, your rig could
start to move. People can be injured,
and both your vehicle and the trailer can
be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill,
do the following:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift
into PARK (P).
2. Have someone place chocks under the
trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release
the regular brakes until the chocks absorb
the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply
your parking brake, and shift into PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.
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To inspect or replace the air cleaner/lter, do the
following:
1. Remove the two clamps on the duct.
2. Remove the duct.
3. Unlatch the two hooks on top of the engine air
cleaner/lter housing.
4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/lter.
5. Align the tabs located on the bottom of the
panel with the slots at the bottom of the
housing.
6. Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place.
If the panel moves easily, check that the tabs
are seated correctly in the slots.
7. Put the duct back on and reinstall the clamps.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/lter off can cause you or others
to be burned. The air cleaner not only
cleans the air; it helps to stop ames if
the engine backres. If it is not there and
the engine backres, you could be
burned. Do not drive with it off, and be
careful working on the engine with the
air cleaner/lter off.
Notice:If the air cleaner/lter is off, a backre
can cause a damaging engine re. And, dirt
can easily get into your engine, which will
damage it. Always have the air cleaner/lter in
place when you are driving.
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To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly
do the following:
1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is
facing away from the windshield.
2. Squeeze the tabs (B) on each side of the
wiper blade assembly to remove the wiper
arm (A) from the blade (C).Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the
windshield when no wiper blade is installed
could damage the windshield. Any damage
that occurs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not allow the wiper blade arm
to touch the windshield.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the
wiper arm until you hear the tabs on each
side of the wiper blade assembly click
into place.
To replace the rear wiper blade, follow the
steps listed above.
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If the accessory inator system does not turn on
or the light does not come on, the fuse may
be blown or installed incorrectly. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 512or see your
retailer for service.
Your accessory inator will automatically shut off
after about 10 minutes. The light in the switch
will blink. After about one minute you can use the
system again. Press the switch and the indicator
light will come on.
Notice:If you run the accessory inator
longer than 30 minutes at a time, you could
damage the inator. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Run the inator
for short periods of time only.After running the accessory inator for 30 minutes,
wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the
accessory inator.
To turn off the inator, do the following:
1. Press the switch and detach the hose, rst
from the inated object, then from the outlet.
2. Put the protective cap back on.
3. Place the inator kit tools in the pouch, and
store in the rear compartment on the
passenger’s side.
To put the cover back on, line up the tabs at the
bottom of the cover and put it in place. Push down
the tab to secure the cover.
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To replace the cover, line up the tabs on the right
of the cover with the slots in the cover opening.
Push the cover in place and push down the tab
so that it rests in the groove. This secures
the cover in place.
Store the center cap or the plastic bolt-on wheel
covers until a full size tire is put back on the
vehicle. When you replace the compact spare with
a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers
or the center cap. Hand-tighten them over
the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated
when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after
a time. Check the ination pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare
tire is correctly inated. The compact spare is made
to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so
you can nish your trip and have the full-size tire
repaired or replaced at your convenience.Of course, it is best to replace the spare with a
full-size tire as soon as possible. The spare tire will
last longer and be in good shape in case it is
needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails. That can
damage the tire and wheel, and maybe
other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not t.
Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire
chains on your compact spare.
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Do not clean your vehicle using the following
cleaners or techniques:
Never use a knife or any other sharp object to
remove a soil from any interior surface.
Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage
to your vehicle’s interior surfaces.
Never apply heavy pressure or rub
aggressively with a cleaning cloth. Use of
heavy pressure can damage your interior and
does not improve the effectiveness of soil
removal.
Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid
laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. Using too much soap will leave
a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt.
For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per
gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide.
Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while
cleaning.
Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result
from the use of many organic solvents such
as naptha, alcohol, etc.
Fabric/Carpet
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush
attachment frequently to remove dust and loose
dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in
the nozzle may only be used on oor carpet and
carpeted oor mats. For soils, always try to remove
them rst with plain water or club soda. Before
cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil
as possible using one of the following techniques:
For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil
with a paper towel. Allow the soil to absorb into
the paper towel until no more can be
removed.
For solid dry soils: remove as much as
possible and then vacuum.
To clean, use the following instructions:
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with
water or club soda.
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 412
Accessory Inator........................................ 480
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 203
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle..................................................... 100
Additives, Fuel............................................ 415
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 511
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 428
Air Conditioning..................................205, 209
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 224
Readiness Light....................................... 223
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 547
Airbag System............................................... 83
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....................... 100
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 91
Passenger Sensing System....................... 93
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 99
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 91
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 92Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 89
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 86
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 355
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 356
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 363
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 227
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 507
Care of Safety Belts................................ 504
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 508
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 505
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 501
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 502
Finish Care.............................................. 505
Finish Damage......................................... 508
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 504
Leather.................................................... 503
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 508
Tires........................................................ 507
Underbody Maintenance........................... 508
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 509
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 505
Weatherstrips........................................... 504
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 506
Audio System(s).......................................... 270
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 353
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 355
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 355
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 356
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 355
Mobile Digital Media System.................... 330
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 294
Radio with CD......................................... 272
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...................325, 328
Setting the Time...................................... 272
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 352
Understanding Radio Reception............... 354
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 356
Automatic Door Lock................................... 117
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 430
Operation................................................. 143B
Battery........................................................ 449
Electric Power Management..................... 198
Run-Down Protection............................... 199
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 382
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 363
Emergencies............................................ 365
Parking.................................................... 147
System Warning Light.............................. 226
Brakes........................................................ 445
Braking....................................................... 362
Braking in Emergencies............................... 365
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 138
Bucket Seats, Rear....................................... 14
Bulb Replacement....................................... 455
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps.................................... 457
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 455
License Plate Lamps................................ 459
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 460
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 458
Buying New Tires........................................ 474
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