2004 SATURN ION air filter

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Windshield Wiper Lever.................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Interior Lamps..............................................3-17
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-18
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-19
Climate Controls............................................3-20
Climate Control System
(Without Air Conditioning)...........................3-20
Climate Control System
(With Air Conditioning)...............................3-22
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-24
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-25Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-27
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-28
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-29
Tachometer.................................................3-29
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-30
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-30
Battery Warning Light....................................3-31
Up-Shift Light...............................................3-32
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-32
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-34
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-35
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-36
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-39
Passlock
®Warning Light................................3-40
Fuel Gage...................................................3-40
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside air and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment lter. The lter removes certain particles
from the air, including pollen and dust particles.
Reductions in airow, which may occur more quickly
in dusty areas, indicate that the lter needs to be
replaced early.
The lter should be replaced as part of routine
scheduled maintenance. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4for replacement intervals. See your
retailer for details on changing the lter. To nd out
what type of lter to use, seeNormal Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 6-16.
To access the passenger compartment air lter you
must go through the glove box.
1. Open the glove box and remove all articles from the
inside.2. Locate the doorstop insulators on each side of the
glove box and remove them.
3. Tilt the glove box door down by squeezing on each
side of the glove box until the door can be lowered
from its track. Lower the glove box door completely.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-22
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-24
Manual Transaxle Fluid..................................5-25
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-25
Engine Coolant.............................................5-26Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-29
Engine Overheating.......................................5-29
Cooling System............................................5-32
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-47
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-48
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-48
Headlamps (Sedan)......................................5-48
Headlamps (Coupe)......................................5-50
Front Turn Signal Lamps (Sedan)...................5-51
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Coupe)...................................................5-53
Fog Lamps..................................................5-53
Sidemarker Lamps (Coupe)............................5-54
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-55
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps........5-55
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-56
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22.
B. Engine Oil Fill Location. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick Location. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
D. Brake Master Cylinder. SeeBrakes on page 5-38
andHydraulic Clutch on page 5-25.
E. Remote Positive Terminal Location. SeeJump
Starting on page 5-42.F. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-95.
G. Surge Tank. SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-26.
H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-37.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ller caps are on
properly.
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A. Engine Oil Dipstick Location. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
B. Electric Cooling Fan. SeeCooling System on
page 5-32.
C. Engine Oil Fill Location. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
D. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-26.
E. Brake Master Cylinder. SeeBrakes on page 5-38
andHydraulic Clutch on page 5-25.
F. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22.
G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-95.
H. Remote Positive Terminal Location. SeeJump
Starting on page 5-42.
I. Surge Tank. SeeCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
on page 5-29.
J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-37.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ller caps are on
properly.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil
dipstick might not show the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/lter at every oil change and
replace at the rst oil change after 25,000 miles
(40,000 km). 2.2L L4 Engine
2.0L Supercharged Engine
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How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/lter remove the lter from the
vehicle and lightly shake lter to release loose dust
and dirt. If the lter remains “caked” with dirt, a new lter
is required.
The engine air cleaner/lter is located in the engine
compartment. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for more information on location.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for information
on when to replace the engine air cleaner/lter.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/lter
off can cause you or others to be burned.
The air cleaner not only cleans the air,
it helps to stop ame if the engine backres.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
If it is not there and the engine backres,
you could be burned. Do not drive with it off,
and be careful working on the engine with the
air cleaner/lter off.
Notice:If the air cleaner/lter is off, a backre can
cause a damaging engine re. And, dirt can
easily get into your engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/lter in place when you
are driving.
To replace the engine air cleaner/lter, do the following:
1. Loosen the hose clamp that is on the inlet duct
on the cover and pull off the hose.
2. For vehicles equipped with the 2.2L engine, release
the two clips and turn the cover upward to unhook
the hinges. For vehicles equipped with the 2.0L
supercharged engine, remove the three screws on
the cover.
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-14for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a
Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems0.9 lbs. 0.41 kg
Cooling System 6.9 quarts 6.5 L
Engine Oil with Filter
2.2L L4
2.0L Supercharged4.0 quarts
6.75 quarts4.8 L
6.4 L
Fuel Tank 13.5 gallons 50.5 L
Transaxle
Manual
Five-Speed Automatic
VTi Variable1.8 quarts
4.2 quarts
6.9 quarts1.7 L
4.0 L
6.5 L
Wheel Nut Torque 92 lb ft 125Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
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