heating SATURN VUE 2008 User Guide

{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.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is
hand-tight and fully seated.
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Notice:If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
coolant loss and possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly
secured.
If you need to replace your coolant surge tank pressure
cap, see your retailer.
Engine Overheating
There is a coolant temperature warning light on your
vehicle’s instrument panel. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light on page 3-40.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn
you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Stay away from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get
everyone away from the vehicle until it cools
down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or
coolant before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch re.
You or others could be badly burned. Stop
your engine if it overheats, and get out of the
vehicle until the engine is cool.
Notice:If your engine catches re because you
keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can
be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not
be covered by your warranty.
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The coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX
lines. If it is not, you may have a leak at the radiator
hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or
somewhere else in the cooling system.
{CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them.
If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you
run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That
could cause an engine re, and you could be
burned. Get any leak xed before you drive the
vehicle.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check
to see if the electric engine cooling fan is running.
If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running.
If it is not, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the
engine.Notice:Engine damage from running the engine
without coolant is not covered by the warranty.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®may
cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could
require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
or 24 months, whichever occurs rst. Any repairs
would not be covered by the warranty. Always
use DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle.
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 between the MIN and MAX
lines, 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 5-22for more information.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and where
to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty
booklet for details.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly
used tires are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
exing. You could have an air-out and
a serious accident. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 4-35.
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Underinated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The
resulting accident could cause serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be checked when
your tires are cold. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-58.
Overinated tires are more likely
to be cut, punctured, or broken by
a sudden impact — such as when
you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your tread is badly worn, or if
your tires have been damaged,
replace them.
SeeHigh-Speed Operation on page 5-59
for ination pressure adjustment for high
speed driving.
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Fuses Usage
ENG-3 Engine 3
ENG-2 Engine 2
ENG-1 Engine 1
HYBRID BEC Hybrid Auxiliary BEC
RUN Run
S/ROOF Sunroof Module
HTD/SEAT Heated Seat Control Module
BCM Body Control Module
STRTR Starter Motor
WPR Windshield Wiper
4WD/ESCM All-Wheel Drive System
ABS Antilock Brake System Module
A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor
BLWR MTR Blower Motor
AMP Amplier
HORN Horn
ABS Antilock Brake System ModuleFuses Usage
I/P BECInstrument Panel Bussed Electrical
Center
FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps
I/P BECInstrument Panel Bussed Electrical
Center
DRL Daytime Running Light
T/LAMP RT Right Turn and Parking Lamps
T/LAMP LT Left Turn and Parking Lamps
TRLR T/LAMP Trailer Parking Lamps
HDLPHILTPassenger Side High-Beam
Headlamp
STOP LP Stoplamps
DEFOG Defroster Fog
HDLP LO RT Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp
HDLP LO LTPassenger Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
HDLP RT HI Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp
OSRVM HTR Outside Rearview Mirror Heating
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Engine (cont.)
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-40
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-32
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheating................................................5-25
Reduced Power Light...................................3-45
Starting......................................................2-20
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-32
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage...............................................5-93
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-71
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-85Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-31
Windshield Washer......................................5-32
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-45
Folding Rear Seat...........................................1-12
Folding Seatback, Passenger............................1-10
Front Storage Area.........................................2-44
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-47
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-48
Running Out of...........................................2-32
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-97
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-97
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-100
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-96
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