2004 SATURN ION service

Driving (cont.)
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Winter........................................................4-26
Driving on Grades...........................................4-44
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-27
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-19
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-19
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-43
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Electric Power Steering..................................... 4-9
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-95
Power Windows and Other Power Options.........5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-95
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-14
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-38
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-22
Battery.......................................................5-41
Change Oil Message...................................3-43Engine (cont.)
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-36
Coolant......................................................5-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-35
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-17
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-34
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-29
Starting......................................................2-20
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement...............5-22
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
(2.0L Supercharged Engine)........................5-100
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
(2.2L L4 Engine).........................................5-98
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-46
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-19
Engine Specications.....................................5-103
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Error Message................................................3-45
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-7
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-18
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-16
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-14
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-46
Making Turns.................................................4-43
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle............................................2-20
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-28
Manual Windows............................................2-15
Map Lamps....................................................3-18
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7Message
Center.......................................................3-41
Change Engine Oil......................................3-43
Check Gage...............................................3-44
Cruise Control.............................................3-42
Error..........................................................3-45
Low Coolant Level Warning..........................3-43
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-45
Low Traction...............................................3-42
Power Steering...........................................3-44
Service Vehicle...........................................3-45
Traction Off................................................3-42
Transaxle Fluid Cold....................................3-43
Transaxle Fluid Hot......................................3-42
Trunk Ajar Warning......................................3-44
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-36
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-42
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-42
Outside Remote Control Mirror......................2-42
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-16
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Odometer......................................................3-29
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-44
OnStar®Services............................................2-43
OnStar®System.............................................2-43
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-44
Operation..............................................3-20, 3-22
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-24
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-42
Power Mirrors.............................................2-42
Remote Control Mirror..................................2-42Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owner Publications.........................................7-10
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-31
Shifting Out of............................................2-33
Parking
Brake........................................................2-30
Over Things That Burn.................................2-34
Parking on Hills..............................................4-45
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-33
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-25
Passenger Visor Webbing Clip (Coupe)..............2-16
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-43
Passlock
®......................................................2-17
Playing a CD.................................................3-52
Playing the Radio...........................3-47, 3-50, 3-55
Playing the Single CD Player...........................3-60
Playing the Six-Disc CD Player.........................3-62
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-95
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Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Vehicle Message.........................................3-45
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-36
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
Setting Preset Stations....................3-48, 3-51, 3-57
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-47
Radios without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-46
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-49, 3-52, 3-58
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-92
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-26
Shift Speeds..................................................2-29
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-31
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-33
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Sedan)...............1-16
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-88
Specications, Capacities...............................5-102Speedometer..................................................3-29
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-7
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-44
Convenience Net.........................................2-45
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-44
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Roof Rack System.......................................2-45
Storing the Flat or Spare Tire and Tools................5-84
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunroof.........................................................2-45
T
Tachometer....................................................3-29
Taillamps
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps....................5-55
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-37
Temperature Display........................................2-40
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-68
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Understanding Radio Reception........................3-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-71
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature
After a Power Loss......................................3-69
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-32
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-73
Using an MP3 CD..........................................3-65
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-88
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Parking Your...............................................2-33
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-7
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-94
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-94
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-41
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-24
Visors...........................................................2-16
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-27
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-90
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-41
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-41
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-21
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-72
Replacement...............................................5-72
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-16
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-20
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter........5-22
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill......................................................4-45
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Window Lock Out...........................................2-16
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Windows.......................................................2-14
Manual......................................................2-15
Power........................................................2-15
Windshield Washer.........................................3-12
Fluid..........................................................5-37
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-57
Fuses........................................................5-95
Windshield Wiper Lever...................................3-11
Winter Driving................................................4-26X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-71
XM™ Satellite Radio Service............................3-70
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
(48 Contiguous US States)...........................3-55
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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