maintenance schedule SATURN RELAY 2007 User Guide

Maintenance Schedule................................ 520
Introduction............................................... 520
Maintenance Requirements........................ 520
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 520
Using the Maintenance Schedule............... 520
Scheduled Maintenance............................. 522
Additional Required Services..................... 524
Maintenance Footnotes.............................. 525
Owner Checks and Services..................... 526At Each Fuel Fill....................................... 527
At Least Once a Month............................. 527
At Least Once a Year............................... 528
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants........ 530
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 532
Engine Drive Belt Routing......................... 533
Maintenance Record.................................. 534
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level
and change as recommended.
Maintenance Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, replacement parts, and
recommended uids and lubricants as
prescribed in this manual are necessary to
keep your vehicle in good working condition.
Any damage caused by failure to follow
scheduled maintenance may not be covered
by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep
your vehicle in good working condition, but also
helps the environment. All recommended
maintenance is important. Improper vehicle
maintenance can even affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper uid levels or the wrong
tire ination can increase the level of emissions
from your vehicle. To help protect our environment,
and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be
sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
Using the Maintenance Schedule
We at Saturn want to help you keep your vehicle
in good working condition. But we do not know
exactly how you will drive it. You may drive
very short distances only a few times a week.
Or you may drive long distances all the time
in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your
vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to
work, to do errands, or in many other ways.
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Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may
need more frequent checks and replacements.
So please read the following and note how
you drive. If you have any questions on how to
keep your vehicle in good condition, see your
Saturn retailer.
This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will nd these limits
on the Tire and Loading Information label.
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 391.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within
legal driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline
Octane on page 414.
The services inScheduled Maintenance on
page 522should be performed when indicated.
SeeAdditional Required Services on page 524
andMaintenance Footnotes on page 525for
further information.
{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle
can be dangerous. In trying to do some
jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your
own maintenance work only if you have the
required know-how and the proper tools
and equipment for the job. If you have any
doubt, see your retailer to have a qualied
technician do the work. SeeDoing Your
Own Service Work on page 413.
Some maintenance services can be complex.
So, unless you are technically qualied and have
the necessary equipment, you should have
your Saturn retailer do these jobs.
When you go to your Saturn retailer for your
service needs, you will know that Saturn-trained
and supported service technicians will perform
the work using genuine Saturn parts.
If you want to purchase service information,
seeService Publications Ordering Information
on page 553.
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Owner Checks and Services on page 526tells 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 530andNormal Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 532. 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 Saturn parts.
Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE 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 may not
indicate that vehicle service is necessary for
over a year. However, your engine oil and lter
must be changed at least once a year and at this
time the system must be reset. Your Saturn
retailer has Saturn-trained service technicians
who will perform this work using genuine Saturn
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 426for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.
When the CHANGE 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 MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay
be required more often.
MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
CHANGE 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.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 423. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 426.An Emission Control Service.••
Lubricate chassis components.See footnote #.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (k).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 428.See footnote (g).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 472and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month on
page 527.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transaxle uid level and add uid as needed.•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (l).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (j).•
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Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service,
and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. SeeMaintenance Requirements on page 520.
Any additional information fromOwner Checks and Services on page 526can be added on the following
record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center
(United States only)
The Owner Center is a resource for your Saturn
ownership needs. Specic vehicle information can
be found in one place.
The Online Owner Center allows you to:
Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specic
vehicle, including tips and videos and
an electronic version of this owner manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history
and maintenance schedule.
Find Saturn retailers for service nationwide.
Receive special promotions and privileges only
available to members.
Refer to www.saturn.com on the web for updated
information and to register your vehicle.
My GM Canada (Canada only)
My GM Canada is a password-protected section
of gmcanada.com where you can save information
on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and
use handy tools and forms with greater ease.
Here are a few of the valuable tools and services
you will have access to:
My Showroom: Find and save information on
vehicles and current offers in your area.
My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as
address and phone number for each of
your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers.
My Driveway: Receive service reminders and
helpful advice on owning and maintaining
your vehicle.
My Preferences: Manage your prole,
subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms
with greater ease.
To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM
Canada section within www.gmcanada.com.
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Light (cont.)
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 234
Malfunction Indicator................................ 229
Oil Pressure............................................. 232
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 224
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 222
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 222
Security................................................... 232
TCS Warning Light.................................. 228
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 228
Lighting
Delayed................................................... 196
Entry........................................................ 196
Exit.......................................................... 197
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 391
Lockout Protection....................................... 118
Locks
Automatic Door Lock................................ 117
Delayed Locking...................................... 116
Door........................................................ 114
Lockout Protection................................... 118
Power Door............................................. 116
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock..... 118
Loss of Control........................................... 374
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 234
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 172M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 524
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 527
At Least Once a Month............................ 527
At Least Once a Year .............................. 528
Introduction.............................................. 520
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 525
Maintenance Record................................ 534
Maintenance Requirements...................... 520
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 532
Owner Checks and Services.................... 526
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 530
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 522
Using....................................................... 520
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 520
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 229
Manual Rear Quarter Windows.................... 131
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 241
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 47
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 522
Seats
Bucket Seats, Rear.................................... 14
Captain Chairs........................................... 22
Head Restraints......................................... 13
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Manual........................................................ 9
Power Seats.............................................. 10
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 14
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 11
Third Row Seat......................................... 27
Second Row Center Console...................... 171
Secondary Latch System............................. 495
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 77
Right Front Seat Position........................... 79
Security Light.............................................. 232
Service........................................................ 412
Accessories and Modications.................. 412
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 414
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 413Service (cont.)
Doing Your Own Work............................. 413
Engine Soon Light................................... 229
Publications Ordering Information............. 553
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 99
Setting the Time.......................................... 272
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 508
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 148
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 149
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 47
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 184
Sliding Door, Power..................................... 121
Sliding Doors, Dual..................................... 118
Spare Tire
Accessory Inator..................................... 480
Compact.................................................. 500
Installing.................................................. 488
Removing................................................ 485
Storing..................................................... 497
Specications, Capacities............................ 518
Speedometer............................................... 221
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 367
Starting Your Engine................................... 140
Steering...................................................... 369
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 353
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 182
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