steering SATURN RELAY 2007 Service Manual

If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s
tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you
should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag
that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel rmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a stop well
out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Get the vehicle under control by steering the
way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to
do maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. The jack provided with your
vehicle is designed only for changing a
at tire. If it is used for anything else, you
or others could be badly injured or killed
if the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the
jack provided with your vehicle only for
changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to
use the jacking equipment to change a at
tire safely.
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Fuses Usage
1 Trunk, Door Locks
2 Electronic Level Control
3 Rear Wiper
4 Radio, DVD Player
5 Interior Lamps
6 OnStar
®
7 Keyless Entry Module
8Cluster, Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning
9 Cruise Switch
10 Steering Wheel Illumination
11 Power Mirror
12 Stoplamp, Turn Lamps
13 Heated Seats
14 Blank
15 Electronic Level Control
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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 Footnotes
#Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage,
transaxle shift linkage, and the underbody contact
points and linkage.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake
parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check
parking brake adjustment.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect
power steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings, and clamps; replace with
genuine Saturn parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring
anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges,
rear folding seats, liftgate hinges, fuel door
hinge, power sliding door cable, and sliding door
track(s). More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained
from your retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 423.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 432.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemPower Steering Fluid
(Saturn Part No. 21007583 or
GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has
a number of sophisticated computer systems that
monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s
performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle
computers to monitor emission control components
to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for
airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide
anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the
vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some
information may be stored during regular operations
to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other
information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called
Event Data Recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the
airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
in your vehicle may record information about
the condition of the vehicle and how it was
operated, such as data related to engine speed,
brake application, throttle position, vehicle
speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance, and the severity of a collision.If your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak
®,
steering performance, including yaw rate, steering
wheel angle, and lateral acceleration, is also
recorded. This information has been used
to improve vehicle crash performance and may
be used to improve crash performance of
future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data
recorders on many airplanes, these on-board
systems do not record sounds, such as
conversation of vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is
needed and access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data is required. GM will not access
information about a crash event or share it with
others other than:
with the consent of the vehicle owner or,
if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of
the lessee,
in response to an official request of police or
similar government office,
as part of GM’s defense of litigation through
the discovery process, or
as required by law.
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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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Engine (cont.)
Oil Life System........................................ 426
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 437
Overheating............................................. 435
Starting.................................................... 140
Entry Lighting.............................................. 196
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 547
Exit Lighting................................................ 197
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 55
Exterior Lamps............................................ 192
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 428
Finish Damage............................................ 508
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 355
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 182
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 185
Flat Tire...................................................... 483
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 484
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 497Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 430
Power Steering........................................ 443
Windshield Washer.................................. 444
Folding Tray................................................ 170
Front Console Storage Area........................ 170
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 197
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................ 457
Fuel............................................................ 414
Additives.................................................. 415
California Fuel.......................................... 415
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 419
Filling Your Tank...................................... 417
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 416
Gage....................................................... 233
Gasoline Octane...................................... 414
Gasoline Specications............................ 414
Low Warning Light................................... 234
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 512
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 512
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 514
Windshield Wiper..................................... 511
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P
Paint, Damage............................................ 508
Park Aid...................................................... 200
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 148
Shifting Out of......................................... 149
Parking
Assist....................................................... 200
Brake....................................................... 147
Over Things That Burn............................ 150
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 224
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 217
Passenger Sensing System........................... 93
Passing....................................................... 372
PASS-Key
®III ............................................. 135
PASS-Key®III Operation............................. 136
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 203
Door Locks.............................................. 116
Electrical System..................................... 511
Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current........... 204
Rear Quarter Windows............................. 132
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 139
Seat.......................................................... 10Power (cont.)
Sliding Door............................................. 121
Steering Fluid.......................................... 443
Windows.................................................. 131
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 55
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock......... 118
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 37
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 435
Radios........................................................ 270
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 355
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 355
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 294
Radio with CD......................................... 272
Rear Seat Audio.............................325, 328
Setting the Time...................................... 272
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 352
Understanding Reception......................... 354
Rear Climate Control System.............212, 215
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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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