2004 SATURN L-SERIES air condition

Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height to its
width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies are
laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Cold Ination Pressure:The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)
before a tire has built up heat from driving. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 5-61.Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identication
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can
also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 4-34.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front
axle, seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-34.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle,
seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-34.
Intended Outboard Sidewall:The side of an
asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for air pressure.
There are 6.9 kPa’s to one psi.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:A tire used on light duty
trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel bolts keep coming loose, the
wheel and wheel bolts should be replaced. If the wheel
leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels,
which can sometimes be repaired). See your Saturn
Retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Your retailer will know the kind of wheel or wheel bolt
you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.If you need to replace any of your wheels or wheel
bolts, replace them only with new Saturn original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel and wheel bolts for your Saturn.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels or wheel
bolts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It
could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in
which you or others could be injured. Always
use the correct wheel and wheel bolts for
replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-70for more
information.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the
nish should be repaired right away. Bare metal
will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair
expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials avaliable from your dealer. Larger areas of
nish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s
body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, oor pan and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, ush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of
the frame should be loosened before being ushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint
surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs rst.
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Fuses Usage
RADIOAudio, OnStar
®, Rear Seat DVD
(Option)
WIPERWindshield Washers and Wipers
(Front)
IGN 3Left Heated Seat Switch, Right
Heated Seat Switch, Air
Conditioning, Rear Defogger Relay
DEFOG LED Rear Defog LED
BTSI/BCM/
MIRRORBrake Transaxle Shift Interlock,
Body Control Module, Power Mirror
DIMMER Dimmer Switch
RR COMP LP Trunk Compartment Lamp
Relays Usage
RR DEFOG Rear Defogger
IGN 3 Ignition Switch
PARKLAMP Park Lamps
HEADLAMP Headlamps
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment
fuse block is located in the
forward part of the
engine compartment near
the battery.
Fuses Usage
IGN 1/2 Ignition switch
IGN 0/3/CR Ignition switch
COOL 1 Cooling fan module
COOL 2 Cooling fan module
ABS 1 Anti-Lock Brake System
ABS 2 Anti-Lock Brake System
Fuses Usage
HVAC
BLOWERHigh Blower
HORN Horn
R HDLP Right Headlamps
L HDLP Left Headlamps
A/C Air Conditioning System
LIGHTER Cigarette Lighter
AUX POWER Power Outlet
I/P BATT RTPassenger’s Side Instrument Panel
Fuse Block
CONTROLS
B+Powertrain Control Module (2.2L L4
(L61)), Engine Control Module (3.0L
V6 (L81), Transaxle Control Module
(3.0L V6 (L81))
BCM 2 Body Control Module
BCM/ECM/
CRUISE/ABSBody Control Module, Engine
Control Module, Cruise Control,
ABS
EISElectronic Ignition System
(2.2L L4 (L61))
IGN Ignition Coils (3.0L V6 (L81))
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Fuses Usage
INJ Fuel Injectors (2.2L L4 (L61))
BACK-UP/TURNBackup Lamps, Coolant Level
Switch
BRAKE Brake Lamps
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Relay
IGN 0Park Neutral Position Switch,
Powertrain Control Module
CRUISE SW Cruise Control Switch
CONTROLS
IGN 1Cooling Fan Control Module,
Powertrain Control Module,
Transaxle (2.2L L4 (L61)),
Transaxle Control Module
(3.0L V6 (L81))
IGN 1Instrument Cluster, Coolant Level
Switch, Air Bag, Electronic
PRND321
BCM/CLUSTERBody Control Module, Instrument
Cluster, Dimmer SwitchFuses Usage
PARK LAMPFront Park Lamps, Taillamps, Front
Marker Lamps, Rear Marker Lamps,
License Lamps, Radio Display
Lights, I/P Cluster Backlighting, I/P
Dimmer, Cigar Lighter Ring, Ashtray
Light, PRND321 Light, Climate
Control Switch Backlighting
HAZARDHazard Flasher, HBTT (Headlamp
HI Beam Indicator), I/P Cluster
REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
RADIO/ON-STARAudio System, OnStar
®, Rear Seat
DVD (Option)
CD/DLCAudio, Data Link Connector, (DLC),
Rear Seat DVD (Option)
ING 3Cruise Clutch Switch, Emissions
Controls, Air Conditioner Relay,
Heated Oxygen Sensor
ENG CNTL 1 3.0L V6 (L81) Engine
ENG CNTL 2 3.0L V6 (L81) Engine
ENG CNTL 3 3.0L V6 (L81) Engine
A/C DIODE Air Conditioner Diode
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Relays Usage
A/C Air Conditioning System
DRL Daytime Running Lamp
HORN Horn
MAIN 3.0L V6 (L81) Engine
WIPER Wiper System
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump System
REAR WIPER Rear Wiper System (Wagon Only)Circuit
BreakersUsage
WINDOWS/
SUNROOFPower Window Relay, Sunroof
(3.0L V6 (L81))
WINDOW/
SUNROOF/AIRPower Window Relay, Sunroof and
Air Pump Relay (2.2L L4 (L61))
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Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.1 lbs. 0.95 kg
Cooling System
2.2L L4 (L61) Engine
3.0L V6 (L81) Engine7.4 quarts
8.5 quarts7.0 L
8.0 L
Engine Oil with Filter 5.0 quarts 4.7 L
Fuel Tank 15.7 gallons 59.4 L
Transaxle 6.9 quarts 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.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Pug Gap
2.2L L4 (L61) F Automatic0.0450 inches
(1.14 mm)
3.0L V6 (L81) R Automatic0.040 inches
(1.02 mm)
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