cooling SATURN VUE HYBRID 2009 Owner's Manual

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)
Change automatic transmission uid
(normal service). •
Replace spark plugs. An Emission
Control Service. •
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 (m). •
Vehicles with DOT-4 brake uid
only: Change brake hydraulic uid at
a regular maintenance service every
two years. See footnote (n).
6-6 Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Inspect disc brake pads for wear
and rotors for surface condition.
Inspect other brake parts, including
calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear
suspension and steering system for
damaged, loose, or missing parts
or signs of wear.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have
them replaced if they are cracked,
swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, fittings, and clamps;
replace with genuine 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)Inspect wiper blades for wear,
cracking, or contamination.
Clean the windshield and wiper
blades, if contaminated. Replace
wiper blades that are worn or
damaged. See Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement on page 5-38
and Windshield and Wiper
Blades on page 5-71 for more
information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt
reminder light and safety belt
assemblies 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 see Checking the Restraint
Systems on page 1-56.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
door hinges and latches, hood
hinges and latches, glove box
hinges, sunroof (if equipped), and
any folding seat hardware. More
frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosiveenvironment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a clean
cloth will make them last longer,
seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)Check system for interference
or binding and for damaged or
missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any
components that have high effort or
excessive wear.
(h)Severe service is when the
vehicle is mainly driven under one
or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature regularly
reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer
towing.
Uses such as found in taxi,
police, or delivery service.
(i)Drain, flush, and refill cooling
system. This service can be
complex; you should have your
dealer/retailer perform this service.
Maintenance Schedule 6-7
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See Engine Coolant on page 5-20
for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and filler neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)A fluid loss in any vehicle system
could indicate a problem. Have
the system inspected and repaired
and the fluid level checked. Add
fluid if needed.
(k)Or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first. If driving regularly
under dusty conditions, the filter may
require replacement more often.
(l)If driving regularly under dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious
damage. Replace belt if necessary.
(n)Vehicles using DOT-4 brake
fluid only: Drain, flush, and
refill brake hydraulic system at a
regular maintenance service (IorII)
every two years. This service can
be complex; you should haveyour dealer/retailer perform this
service. See Brakes on page 5-25
andRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-11.
Owner Checks and
Services
These owner checks and services
should be performed at the intervals
specied to help ensure vehicle
safety, dependability, and emission
control performance. Your dealer/
retailer can assist with these checks
and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once. Whenever
any uids or lubricants are added to
the vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-11.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these
underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
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 the
vehicle warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add
the proper oil if necessary. See
Engine Oil on page 5-11.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level
and add DEX-COOL®coolant
mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-20.
6-8 Maintenance Schedule
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint
in the Right Front Seat
Position.......................1-38
Where to Put the
Restraint......................1-29
Chime Level Adjustment........3-84
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.............5-72
Exterior Lamps/Lenses......5-70
Fabric/Carpet...................5-68
Finish Care......................5-70
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces......................5-69
Interior............................5-66
Leather...........................5-68
Tires...............................5-72
Underbody Maintenance....5-73
Washing Your Vehicle........5-69
Weatherstrips...................5-69
Windshield and Wiper
Blades.........................5-71
Climate Control System
Automatic........................3-17
Outlet Adjustment.............3-22
Clock, Setting......................3-56Collision Damage Repair......... 7-9
Compass............................3-40
Compressor Kit
Storing............................5-66
Compressor Kit, Tire
Sealant...........................5-59
Content Theft-Deterrent.........2-10
Control of a Vehicle............... 4-4
Convenience Net.................2-38
Coolant
Engine............................5-20
Engine Temperature
Warning Light...............3-29
Surge Tank
Pressure Cap...............5-22
Cooling System...................5-17
Cruise Control....................... 3-9
Cruise Control Light..............
3-33
Cupholders.........................2-37
Customer Assistance
Information
Courtesy Transportation....... 7-8
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users............................ 7-4
Customer Assistance
Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure...................... 7-1Customer Assistance Information
(cont.)
GM Mobility
Reimbursement
Program........................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to
Saturn.........................7-13
Reporting Safety Defects to
the Canadian
Government..................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to
the United States
Government..................7-12
Roadside Assistance
Program........................ 7-5
Service Publications
Ordering Information......7-13
D
Daytime Running Lamp.........3-13
Defensive Driving................... 4-3
Delayed Locking.................... 2-6
DIC Compass......................3-40
Disc, MP3...........................3-66
Doing Your Own
Service Work..................... 5-4
Dome Lamp ........................3-14
INDEX i-3
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