cooling SATURN VUE 2006 User Guide

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
Notice:This vehicle has a specic coolant ll
procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could
cause your engine to overheat and be severely
damaged.
If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if
coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible
but the coolant level is not at the COLD line, add a
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®
coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the
cooling system, including the coolant surge tank
pressure cap, is cool before you do it. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-27for more information.
{CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling
system can blow out and burn you badly. They
are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant
surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they
can come out at high speed.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Never turn the cap when the cooling system,
including the coolant surge tank pressure cap,
is hot. Wait for the cooling system and coolant
surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever
have to turn the pressure cap.
{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your
vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the
wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot
but you would not get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch re and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®coolant.
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Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and crack
the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mixture.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure
cap when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about one-quarter of a turn.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will
allow any pressure still left to be vented out
the discharge hose.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.
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3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture, to the COLD line.4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off,
start the engine and let it run until you can feel
the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out
for the engine cooling fan.
By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant
surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower,
add more of the proper DEX-COOL
®coolant
mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level
reaches the COLD line.
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the
pressure cap is hand-tight.
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Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling
system has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the
proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 3 and reinstall the
pressure cap. If the coolant still is not at the proper level
when the system cools down again, see your retailer.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield or rear window washer uid,
be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before
use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area
where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a
uid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it.
Add washer uid until
the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12
for reservoir location.Notice:
When using concentrated washer uid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer uid.
Water can cause the solution to freeze and
damage your washer uid tank and other parts
of the washer system. Also, water does not
clean as well as washer uid.
Fill your washer uid tank only three-quarters
full when it is very cold. This allows for
expansion if freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is completely full.
Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your
windshield washer. It can damage your washer
system and paint.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing
will not be necessary on a regular basis. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling
to one side or the other, the alignment may need to
be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your tires and wheels
may need to be rebalanced. See your retailer for
proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose,
the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be
replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
See your retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new Saturn
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure
to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-72for more
information.
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Fuses Usage
ABS PWR Anti-Lock Brake System Battery
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
COOL HI (L4)/
COOL 1 (V6)Cooling Fans High (L4)/
Cooling Fan 1 (V6)
FOG LP Fog Lamps
LH HDLP Left Headlamp
RR WIPER Rear Wiper
ABS Anti-lock Brake System Module
PWR WDW Power Window Relay and Sunroof
CIGAR/AUX2 Cigarette Lighter
HVAC
BLOWERHVAC Blower Motor
RH HDLP Right Headlamp
FRT WIPER Front Wiper
ETCEngine Control Module (ECM),
Electronic Throttle Control (V6)
SUNROOF Sunroof Module
BRAKE Stop LampsFuses Usage
IGN Ignition switch
IGN/INJ (L4),
ECM/
CAM (V6)Engine Ignition Module, Fuel
Injectors (2.2L L4 (L61))
Camshaft Sensor, Main Relay
Voltage To PCM, Ignition Coils 1-6
INJECTORS
(3.5L V6 (L66))Fuel Injection
PWR TRAINEngine Control Module (ECM),
Transmission Control
Module (TCM), Transmission,
L66 Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
BACKUPLow Coolant Switch,
Backup Lamps (2.2L L4 (L61)),
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Manual),
Transmission Range Switch
(2.2L L4 (L61))
HTD SEATS Heated Seats
COOL LO (L4)/
COOL 2 (V6)Cooling Fan Low (L4),
Cooling Fan (V6)
A/C CLUTCHAir Conditioning Clutch,
Back Up Lamps (3.5L V6 (L66))
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
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Fuses Usage
AUX 1 OUTLET Front Auxiliary Power Outlet
PREM AUD Premium Radio Amplier
ABS Anti-lock Brake System Ignition
PWR SEAT Power Seats
Relays Usage
FOG LP Fog Lamps
COOL FAN
HI (L4)Cooling Fan Motor High
ENG MAINEngine Control Module/CAM,
Emissions, Injectors,
Electronic Throttle Control
REAR DEFOG Rear Defog System
HORN Horn
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
COOL FAN 1
(V6)Cooling Fan
WIPER
SYSTEMWiper System
Relays Usage
PRW WDOPower Window Switch,
Sunroof Module
FRT WIPER Front Wiper System
COOL FAN
LOW (L4)Cooling Fan Motor Low
A/C CLUTCH Air Conditioning Clutch
BACKUP
LAMPS (V6)Back-up Lamps (V6)
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump System
RR WIPER Rear Wiper System
COOL FAN 2
(V6)Cooling Fan (V6)
Misc. Usage
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
Diode Air Conditioning Diode
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Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Cooling System
2.2L L4 (L61) 7.4 qt 7.0 L
3.5L V6 (L66) 9.7 qt 9.2 L
Engine Oil with Filter
2.2L L4 (L61) 5.0 qt 4.7 L
3.5L V6 (L66) 4.5 qt 4.3 L
Fuel Tank 16.5 gal 62.4 L
Transaxle
Five-SpeedAutomatic (RPO MJ7) 4.5 qt 4.3 L
Five-Speed Automatic Red Line Model (RPO MJ8) 4.1 qt 3.9 L
Four-Speed Automatic (RPO MN5) 7.0 qt 6.6 L
Five-Speed Manual (RPO MG3) 1.7 qt 1.6 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
2.2L L4 (L61) DAutomatic
Manual0.045 inches (1.14 mm)
3.5L V6 (L66) 4 Automatic 0.043 inches (1.1 mm)
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-19.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-63and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 6-11.••
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).•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (k).•
L4 engine: Inspect throttle system.See footnote (g).•
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Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
V6 engine: Change rear drive
module uid (normal service).•
V6 engine: Inspect valve clearance.•
Engine cooling system service
(or every ve years, whichever occurs
rst).An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (p).•
Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services
be performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.(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 drum brake linings/shoes for wear
or cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts
or signs of wear.
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