2004 SATURN VUE parking brake

On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in
NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway
and try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all
the way to the oor. If the starter works when the
clutch is not pushed all the way down, contact your
Saturn retailer for service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-23if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do
not start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), contact your Saturn retailer for service.
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
With a manual transaxle, the key should come out
only in LOCK.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.2L engine)Engine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
Engine Oil
(3.5L engine)Engine oil which displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on page 5-28.
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 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Automatic
Transaxle
(with 3.5L V6
engine)ATF Z1 Automatic Transmission
Fluid (Saturn Part No. 22717466).
VTi Variable
TransaxleDEX-CVT Fluid
(Part No. 22688912).
VTi Variable
Transaxle
AdditiveDEX-CVT Fluid Additive
(Part No. 22697447).
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-43
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-43
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-72
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-74
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-75
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..........2-30, 2-32
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-18
Automatic Transaxle........................................2-15
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-18
B
Backing Up....................................................4-59
Battery..........................................................5-44
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-20
Battery Warning Light......................................3-29
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-37
Before You Drive............................................3-62
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-18
Brake
Parking......................................................2-23
System Warning Light..................................3-30Brake Fluid....................................................5-41
Brake Wear...................................................5-43
Brakes..........................................................5-41
Braking........................................................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-14
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-53
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-58
Fog Lamps.................................................5-57
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-53
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-52
Headlamps.................................................5-53
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-60
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-59
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specications..........................5-102
Carbon Monoxide...................2-10, 2-27, 4-40, 4-55
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Mirrors (cont.)
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-29
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-29
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-34
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-34
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-14
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-16
O
Odometer......................................................3-27
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-38
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-36
OnStar®Services............................................2-35
OnStar®System.............................................2-35OnStar
®Virtual Advisor....................................2-36
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-18
Operation......................................................3-21
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-23
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-34
Manual Mirrors............................................2-33
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34
Owner Checks and Services.............................6-10
Owner Publications.........................................7-10
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-24
Shifting Out of............................................2-26
Parking
Brake........................................................2-23
Over Things That Burn.................................2-27
Parking on Hills..............................................4-60
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-26
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-23
Passing.................................................4-15, 4-59
Passlock
®......................................................2-13
Playing a CD.................................................3-47
Playing the Radio...........................3-43, 3-45, 3-50
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