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If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try this for a minute or so:
1. If you have an air conditioner and it is on, turn it off.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and open the windows as necessary.
3. Try to minimize engine load. If you are in a traffic
jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the
highest gear possible while driving.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can
drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes.
If the warning does not come back on, you can drive
normally.If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull
over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine
for three minutes while you are parked. If you still
have the warning,turn off the engine and get everyone
out of the vehicleuntil it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.
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{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to Saturn torque specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your
brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or
heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly.
If you drive in that way, then — very carefully — make a
few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles
(1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
When you replace parts of your braking system — for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
need new ones put in — be sure you get new approved
Saturn replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may
no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in
brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance
between your front and rear brakes can change — for the
worse. The braking performance you have come to
expect can change in many other ways if someone puts
in the wrong replacement brake parts.
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Tire Size
The following illustration shows an example of a typical
passenger vehicle tire size.
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as
the first character in the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates the
tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that indicates
the tire height-to-width measurements. For example,
if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of
the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall
is 60 percent as high as it is wide.(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The
letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means
belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:These characters represent
the load range and speed rating of the tire. The load
index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified
to carry. The load index can range from 1 to 279. The
speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified
to carry a load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.
Tire Terminology and De nitions
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.
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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 5-62for more
information.
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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, Saturn
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 first.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
See your Saturn retailer for more information on
purchasing the following products.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax-TreatedInterior and exterior
polishing cloth.
Car Wash Soap Cleans Exterior
Non-Abrasive WaxMade to use on
basecoat/clearcoat
paint finish
Tar and Road Oil
RemoverRemoves tar, road oil
and asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner
and PolishUse on chrome or
stainless steel.
White Sidewall
Tire CleanerRemoves soil and black
marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl CleanerCleans vinyl tops,
upholstery and
convertible tops.
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Floor Console Fuse Block
The driver’s side instrument panel is located under the
instrument panel on the driver’s left side.
Use a key or a coin to remove the fuse panel door and
access the fuses and relays.
Fuses Usage
DIMMER Dimmer Switch
IGN 3Left Heated Seat Switch
(If Equipped), Right Heated
Seat Switch (If Equipped), Air
Conditioning, Rear Defogger Relay
DEFOG LED Rear Defog LED
RR COMP Trunk Compartment Lamp
WIPERWindshield Washers and
Wipers (Front)
BTSI/BCM/
MIRRORBrake Transaxle Shift Interlock,
Body Control Module, Power Mirror
RADIOAudio, OnStar
®, Rear Seat DVD
(Option)
Relays Usage
IGN 3 Ignition Switch
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
HEADLAMP Headlamps
PARKLAMP Park Lamps
Misc. Usage
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
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Fuses Usage
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump System
RT HEADLAMP Right Headlamps
BRAKE Brake Lamps
IGN 1Instrument Cluster, Coolant Level
Switch, Air Bag, Electronic
PRND321
HAZARDHazard Flasher, HBTT (Headlamp
HI Beam Indicator), I/P Cluster
ABS 2 Anit-Lock Brake System
CONTROLS
IGN 1Cooling Fan Control Module,
Powertrain Control Module,
Transaxle (2.2L L4, If Equipped),
Transaxle Control Module (3.0L V6)
BACK-UP/TURNBackup Lamps, Coolant
Level Switch
CRUISE SW Cruise Control Switch
BCM/ECM/
CRUISEBody Control Module, Engine
Control Module, Cruise Control, ABS
ABS 1 Anit-Lock Brake SystemFuses Usage
ENGINE
CNTL 3 (V6)3.0L V6 Engine
REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
HVAC
BLOWERHigh Blower
IGN 0Park Neutral Position Switch,
Powertrain Control Module
AC Air Conditioning System
CD/DLCAudio, Data Link Connector, (DLC),
Rear Seat DVD (Option)
IGN 1/2 Ignition switch
HORN Horn
CONTROLS B+Powertrain Control Module (2.2L L4,
If Equipped), Engine Control Module
(3.0L V6), Transaxle Control Module
(3.0L V6)
I/P BATT RTPassenger’s Side Instrument Panel
Fuse Block
AUX PWR Power Outlet
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Fuses Usage
COOL FAN 2 Cooling fan module
ENGINE
CNTL (V6)3.0L V6 (L81) Engine
ENGINE
CNT (V6)
IGN 3 (L4)3.0L V6 Engine
Cruise Clutch Switch, Emissions
Controls, Air Conditioner Relay,
Heated Oxygen Sensor
BCM 2 Body Control Module
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
COOL FAN 1 Cooling Fan Module
LT
HEADLAMPLeft Headlamps
LIGHTER Cigarette LighterRelays Usage
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump System
WIPER Wiper System
AC Air Conditioning System
HORN Horn
REAR WIPER Rear Wiper System (Wagon Only)
MAIN (V6) 3.0L V6 Engine
DRL Daytime Running Lamp
Circuit
BreakersUsage
WDO/SUNRF
(V6)Power Window Relay, Sunroof
(3.0L V6)
WDO/SUNRF
(L4)Power Window Relay, Sunroof and
Air Pump Relay (2.2L L4, If
Equipped)
Diodes Usage
§Air Conditioner Diode
Fuses Usage
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
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