2004 SATURN L-SERIES fuel

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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UTQGS:Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire
information system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear.
Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The ratings are molded
into the sidewall of the tire. SeeUniform Tire Quality
Grading on page 5-65.
Vehicle Capacity Weight:The number of designated
seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus
the rated cargo load. SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-34.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire:Load on an
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight,
occupant weight and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard:A label permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the original equipment tire size
and recommended ination pressure. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 4-34.
Ination - Tire Pressure
The tire and loading information label, shows the correct
ination pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-34, for the location
of your vehicle’s tire and loading information label.Notice:Don’t let anyone tell you that underination
or overination is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underination), you can get
the following:
Too much exing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (overination), you
can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards
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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
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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Maintenance Schedule......................................6-2
Introduction...................................................6-2
Maintenance Requirements..............................6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................6-2
Using Your Maintenance Schedule....................6-2
Scheduled Maintenance...................................6-4
Additional Required Services............................6-6
Maintenance Footnotes...................................6-7Owner Checks and Services............................6-9
At Each Fuel Fill............................................6-9
At Least Once a Month...................................6-9
At Least Once a Year...................................6-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants...............6-12
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..........6-13
Engine Drive Belt Routing..............................6-14
Maintenance Record.....................................6-15
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will nd these limits on the tire and
loading information label. SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-34.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline Octane
on page 5-5.
The services inScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
should be performed when indicated. SeeAdditional
Required Services on page 6-6andMaintenance
Footnotes on page 6-7for further information.
{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you
can be seriously injured. Do your own
maintenance work only if you have the
required know-how and the proper tools and
equipment for the job. If you have any doubt,
see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a
qualied technician do the work.Some maintenance services can be complex. So,
unless you are technically qualied and have the
necessary equipment, you should have your Saturn
retailer do these jobs.
When you go to your Saturn retailer for your service
needs, you will know that Saturn-trained and supported
service technicians will perform the work using
genuine Saturn parts.
If you want to get service information, seeService
Publications Ordering Information on page 7-10.
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9tells you what
should be checked, when to check it and what you
can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good
condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids and lubricants to
use are listed inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-12andNormal Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 6-13. When your vehicle is serviced,
make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced
and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone
else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of
genuine Saturn parts.
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