2004 SATURN ION engine oil

Change Engine Oil Message............................3-43
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing................4-46
Changing the Language (Canada Only)..............3-41
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-36
Check Gage Message.....................................3-44
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-39
Checking Coolant............................................5-28
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-92
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-47
Top Strap...................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-87
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-91
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-90
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-90
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-89
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-89
Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-39, 2-41
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-89
Cleaning Tires................................................5-92
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-89
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-91
Climate Control System...........................3-20, 3-22
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-25
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-86
Compass Calibration...............................2-38, 2-40
Compass Operation.........................................2-40
Compass Variance..................................2-38, 2-40
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
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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
E
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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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-15
Fog Lamps.................................................5-53
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-23
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running..........................................2-32Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-34
Battery Warning..........................................3-31
Brake System Warning.................................3-32
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Oil Pressure...............................................3-39
Passlock
®Warning.......................................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-30
Up-Shift.....................................................3-32
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Coolant Level Warning Message................3-43
Low Fuel Warning Message.............................3-45
Low-Prole Performance Tire (Redline)...............5-59
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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
O
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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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
V
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
W
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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