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City Driving
One of the biggest problems with city streets is
the amount of traffic on them. You will want
to watch out for what the other drivers are doing
and pay attention to traffic signals.Here are ways to increase your safety in city
driving:
Know the best way to get to where you are
going. Get a city map and plan your trip
into an unknown part of the city just as you
would for a cross-country trip.
Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross
most large cities. You will save time and
energy. SeeFreeway Driving on page 252.
Treat a green light as a warning signal.
A traffic light is there because the corner is
busy enough to need it. When a light
turns green, and just before you start to move,
check both ways for vehicles that have not
cleared the intersection or may be running the
red light.
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency
supplies in your vehicle.
Also seeTires on page 339.Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a
supply of windshield washer uid, a rag, some
winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ashlight, a
red cloth, and reective warning triangles. And,
if you will be driving under severe conditions,
include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet,
or a couple of burlap bags to help provide
traction. Be sure you properly secure these items
in your vehicle.
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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life
System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to
change your engine oil and lter based on vehicle
use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the
system so it can calculate when the next oil
change is required. If a situation occurs where you
change your oil prior to a change engine oil light
being turned on, reset the system.
After changing the engine oil, reset the system by
performing the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition key to RUN with the
engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal
three times within ve seconds.
If the change engine oil light is ashing, the
system is reset. The light will ash for up
to 30 seconds or until the ignition is turned off.
If the light comes on again and stays on for
30 seconds at the next ignition cycle, it did not
reset. You will need to reset the system again.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that
may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails
with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
warnings about the use and disposal of oil
products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from
the lter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by
putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used
oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your
used oil, ask your retailer, a service station or a
local recycling center for help.
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Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years
or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever
occurs rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 309.A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core,
or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at
the rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
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{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
You will nd a coolant temperature warning light
on the vehicle’s instrument panel. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 172.
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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Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master
cylinder reservoir is
lled with DOT-3 brake
uid. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 296for the
location of the reservoir.
The brake master cylinder reservoir is located
under the engine cover. To access the reservoir,
pull up on the engine cover and lift it off the engine.
There are only two reasons why the brake uid
level in the reservoir might go down. The rst is that
the brake uid goes down to an acceptable level
during normal brake lining wear. When new linings
are put in, the uid level goes back up. The other
reason is that uid is leaking out of the brake
system. If it is, you should have your brake system
xed, since a leak means that sooner or later your
brakes will not work well, or will not work at all.So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake uid.
Adding brake uid will not correct a leak. If you
add uid when your linings are worn, then you will
have too much uid when you get new brake
linings. You should add or remove brake uid,
as necessary, only when work is done on
the brake hydraulic system.
{CAUTION:
If your vehicle has too much brake uid, it
can spill on the engine. The uid will burn
if the engine is hot enough. You or others
could be burned, and your vehicle could
be damaged. Add brake uid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When your brake uid falls to a low level, your
brake warning light will come on. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 169.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.Some driving conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied
or lightly applied. This does not mean something
is wrong with your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to Saturn
torque specications.
Your rear drum brakes do not have wear
indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake
rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings
inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums
should be removed and inspected each time
the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
When you have the front brake pads replaced,
have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return
to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform to
federal safety requirements and additional General
Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specied government
test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may
depart signicantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices, and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specied government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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A
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, XM™ 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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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Radio with CD................................188, 195
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 205
Setting the Time...................................... 186
Understanding Radio Reception............... 228
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 229
Auto Stop Mode.......................................... 181
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 153
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 305
Operation................................................. 118
B
Battery........................................................ 321
Run-Down Protection............................... 154
Battery Warning Light.................................. 168
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 253
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 238
Emergencies............................................ 240
Parking.................................................... 121
System Warning Light.............................. 169
Brakes........................................................ 318
Regenerative Braking............................... 121
Braking....................................................... 237
Braking in Emergencies............................... 240Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 111
Bulb Replacement....................................... 331
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)............................... 335
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps...... 334
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 331
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 328
Headlamps............................................... 331
License Plate Lamps................................ 337
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 337
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 336
Buying New Tires........................................ 350
C
Calibration................................................... 127
California Fuel............................................. 290
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 288
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 387
Carbon Monoxide..............106, 125, 257, 274
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 373
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 229
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 229
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