engine SATURN VUE HYBRID 2007 Owners Manual

At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 297for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the engine not
covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 306for further
details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inspection and Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires for wear and
make sure they are inated to the correct
pressures. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 345.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 121.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
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3. Try to start the engine in each gear.
The vehicle should start only in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your Saturn retailer
for service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 121.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your Saturn retailer for service.Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody.
Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where
mud and other debris can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can 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 297.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 306.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor,
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood, Liftgate
Door, and
Rear Folding
Seat HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Sunroof TrackLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from
your retailer.
Part Saturn Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22676970 A1627C
Engine Oil Filter
2.4L L4 12605566 PF457G
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 15822812 —
Spark Plugs
2.4L L4 1258004 41-103
Wiper Blades
Driver’s Side – 24 inches (60.0 cm) 22703508 —
Passenger’s Side – 19 inches (47.5 cm) 22703507 —
Rear – 11.0 inches (28.0 cm) 22665007 —
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Engine Drive Belt RoutingThe engine drive belt on this hybrid vehicle is
under a higher tension than the engine drive belt
on a non-hybrid vehicle and requires the use
of a special kind of tool. See your retailer
for service.
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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 the vehicle has the
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), 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, safetybelt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,
and the severity of a collision. 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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Accessories and Modications..................... 287
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 154
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 93
Additives, Fuel............................................ 290
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 380
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 302
Air Conditioning........................................... 156
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 166
Readiness Light....................................... 165
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module
(SDM)...................................................... 417
Airbag System............................................... 75
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 93
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 83
Passenger Sensing System....................... 86
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 92
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 83
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 84
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 81
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 78
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 229Antenna, XMâ„¢ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 229
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 238
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 170
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 376
Care of Safety Belts................................ 373
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 377
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 374
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 370
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 372
Finish Care.............................................. 374
Finish Damage......................................... 377
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 373
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 377
Tires........................................................ 376
Underbody Maintenance........................... 377
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 378
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 374
Weatherstrips........................................... 373
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 375
Audio System(s).......................................... 184
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 227
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 229
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 229
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 229
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Cargo Area................................................. 135
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 137
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 205
Center Console Storage Area...................... 135
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL).................................. 335
Chains, Tire................................................. 356
Charge/Assist Gage..................................... 182
Check
Engine Light............................................ 173
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 294
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 377
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 51
Infants and Young Children........................ 47
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 58
Older Children........................................... 44
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position.................... 64
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position...................... 67
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 69
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 56
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 155Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 376
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 374
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 372
Finish Care.............................................. 374
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 370
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 373
Tires........................................................ 376
Underbody Maintenance........................... 377
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 374
Weatherstrips........................................... 373
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 375
Climate Control System............................... 156
Clock.......................................................... 186
Collision Damage Repair............................. 418
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 40
Compass..................................................... 127
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 109
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 237
Coolant
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 172
Heater, Engine......................................... 116
Low Warning Light................................... 172
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 309
Cooling System........................................... 311
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Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 380
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 380
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 381
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 380
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 382
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 380
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 302
Battery..................................................... 321
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 177
Check and Service Engine Soon Light....... 173
Coolant.................................................... 306
Coolant Heater......................................... 116
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 172
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 403
Engine Compartment Overview................ 296
Exhaust................................................... 125
Oil ........................................................... 297
Oil Life System........................................ 300
Overheating............................................. 309
Reduced Power Light............................... 178
Starting.................................................... 113Entry Lighting.............................................. 154
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 417
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 43
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 302
Finish Damage............................................ 377
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 229
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 144
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 146
Flat Tire...................................................... 357
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 305
Windshield Washer.................................. 317
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 19
Folding Seatback, Passenger........................ 16
Front Console Storage Area........................ 135
Fuel............................................................ 289
Additives.................................................. 290
California Fuel.......................................... 290
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 294
Filling Your Tank...................................... 292
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 291
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