2004 SATURN ION brake fluid

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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If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the uid and lter do not require changing.
Notice:For VTi variable transaxles, use only Saturn
Variable Transaxle Fluid. Using any other uid will
result in transaxle damage. Damage cause by
the use of uid other than Saturn Variable Transaxle
Fluid will not be covered by your warranty.
Notice:For ve-speed automatic transaxles,
use only Saturn T-IV Transaxle Fluid. Using any
other uid will result in transaxle damage. Damage
cause by the use of uid other than Saturn T-IV
Transaxle Fluid will not be covered by your
warranty.Manual Transaxle Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transaxle uid level.
A transaxle uid leak is the only reason for uid loss.
If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your retailer’s service
department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
You may also have your uid level checked by your
retailer or service center when you have your oil
changed. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-14for the proper uid to use.
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. This system does not have its own
reservoir. It receives uid from the brake master
cylinder reservoir.
SeeBrakes on page 5-38for more information.
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Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is lled with DOT-3
brake uid. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for the location of the reservoir.
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 or hydraulicclutch system if you have a manual transaxle. If it is,
you should have both systems checked and the
necessary repairs made, since a leak means that sooner
or later your brakes and/or clutch will not work well, or
will not work at all.
So, it isn noa 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 and/or clutch hydraulic system.
{CAUTION:
If you have 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 3-32.
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Checking Brake Fluid
You can check the brake uid level without removing
the reservoir cap by just looking at the brake uid
reservoir. The uid level should be at or below the MAX
ll mark. After work has been done on the brake
hydraulic system, make sure the level does not exceed
the MAX ll mark on the reservoir.
What to Add
When you do need brake uid, use only DOT-3 brake
uid. Use new brake uid from a sealed container
only. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-14. Be sure to clean the brake uid reservoir cap
and the area around the cap before removing it.
This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of uid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake uid.
Notice:
Using the wrong uid can badly damage brake
system parts. For example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage brake system parts so
badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not
let someone put in the wrong kind of uid.
If you spill brake uid on your vehicle’s painted
surfaces, the paint nish can be damaged.
Be careful not to spill brake uid on your
vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately.
SeeAppearance Care on page 5-87.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid
(Saturn Part No. 21013073).
Manual
TransaxleDEXRON III Manual Transaxle
Lubricant (Part No. 21019223).
5-Speed
Automatic
TransaxleSaturn T-IV Fluid
(Part No. 22689186).
VTi Variable
TransaxleDEX-CVT Fluid (Part No. 22688912).
VTi Variable
Transaxle
AdditiveDEX-CVT Fluid Additive
(Part No. 22697447).
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood, Trunk
and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Sunroof TrackLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature................3-68
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid.......................5-37
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-95
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-49, 3-52, 3-58
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-30
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-50
Adding Equipment to Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle..........................1-58
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-56
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-58
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-56
What Will You See After an
Air Bag Inates?......................................1-56
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-55
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-52
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-22
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)......... 7-7
AM ...............................................................3-70
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-47
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-71
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System..........................................3-71Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-34
Appearance Care............................................5-87
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-89
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-92
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-87
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-90
Finish Damage............................................5-92
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-92
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Ashtrays........................................................3-19
Audio System(s).............................................3-46
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-47
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-71
Care of Your CDs........................................3-71
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-71
Radio with CD....................................3-50, 3-54
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-47
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-46
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-68
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-70
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-71
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..........2-38, 2-40
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