2004 SATURN VUE headlamp

{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You cannot see
it or smell it, so you might not know it is in
your vehicle. Clear away snow from around
the base of your vehicle, especially any that
is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check
around again from time to time to be sure
snow does not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of
the vehicle that is away from the wind.
This will help keep CO out.Run your engine only as long as you must. This
saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a
little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get
and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window
almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the
engine again and repeat this only when you feel really
uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle
and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour
or so until help comes.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-5
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.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-21
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-25
Manual Transaxle Fluid..................................5-27
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-28
Engine Coolant.............................................5-28
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-31
Engine Overheating.......................................5-31
Cooling System............................................5-34Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-40
Brakes........................................................5-41
Battery........................................................5-44
Jump Starting...............................................5-45
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-51
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-52
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-53
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-53
Headlamps..................................................5-53
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps..............5-56
Fog Lamps..................................................5-57
Sidemarker Lamps........................................5-57
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-58
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-59
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-60
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-60
Tires..............................................................5-62
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-69
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-70
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-71
Buying New Tires.........................................5-72
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-73
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Transfer Case (3.5L Engine)
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
How to Check Lubricant
A:Fill Plug
B:Drain PlugTo get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a
level surface.
If the level is below the bottom of the ller plug hole,
you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant
to raise the level to the bottom of the ller plug hole.
A uid loss could indicate a problem; check and have it
repaired, if needed.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 6-14.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam
headlamps may be necessary if it is difficult to see
the lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming
drivers ash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim). If you believe your headlamps need to
be re-aimed, we recommend that you take your
vehicle to your retailer for service. AWD Transfer Case
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Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-60.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the side marker fasteners.
3. Remove the side marker lamp from the body of
the vehicle.
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4. Rotate the side marker bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it from the housing.
5. Remove the side marker housing.6. Remove the fasteners from the headlamp assembly.
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7. Insert a at blade screwdriver through the opening
in the top. Make sure the screwdriver ts through
the opening in the headlamp bracket lower arm.8. Push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle
with the screwdriver to lift the headlamp bracket
lower arm.
9. Lift up the assembly.
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10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
bulb assembly.
11. Rotate the bulb assembly counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
12. Connect the electrical connector to headlamp
bulb assembly.
13. Insert headlamp bulb assembly into headlamp
housing, and rotate clockwise until seated.
14. Lower headlamp into position.
15. Install headlamp assembly fasteners.
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps
1. Follow steps 1 through 9 of the Headlamp bulb
replacement procedure.
2. Rotate the bulb to be replaced counterclockwise to
remove it from the headlamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket assembly.
4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket assembly.
5. Insert the bulb assembly into the headlamp housing.
6. Rotate the bulb assembly clockwise until seated.
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Fog Lamps
1. Reach through opening in lower front fascia to gain
access to the fog lamp bulb electrical connector.
2. Disconnect bulb electrical connector. Lift locking tab
and pull the electrical connector rearward to remove
the connector.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it.
4. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
Sidemarker Lamps
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 under Headlamp, or Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps procedure.
2. Pull the side marker bulb out of the side marker
bulb socket.
3. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
4. Insert the side marker bulb assembly into the side
marker lamp housing.
5. Rotate the side marker bulb assembly clockwise
until seated.
6. Align the lower attachments tabs of the side marker
housing with the front fascia notches. Lower side
marker housing into place.
7. Install the side marker fasteners.
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