2005 SATURN L-SERIES low beam

You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver
who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps, slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep
your eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from
night blindness — the inability to see in dim light — and
are not even aware of it.Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well
because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on
dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread
left, you will get even less traction. It is always wise to
go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while
you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when
your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
•Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your
parking lamps — to help make you more visible
to others.
•Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted
by road spray.
•Have good tires with proper tread depth. SeeTires
on page 5-48.
City Driving
One of the biggest problems with city streets is the
amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for
what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to
traffic signals.
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4. Remove the taillamp assembly.
5. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one-quarter of a turn while
pressing the socket in firmly.
6. Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears the
taillamp assembly.
7. Replace it with the appropriate bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamps P21W21019520
CHMSL PC16825085970
Fog Lamps 880L12450143
Front Park/Turn Lamps 34571999381
Front Sidemarker Lamps W5W12092811
Headlamps —
High-Beam 9005 HB39441732
Low-Beam 9006 HB49441733
Rear Turn Lamps P21W21019521
Stop/Taillamps P21/5W21019520
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
retailer.
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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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Headlamps (cont.)
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-42
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Heater...........................................................3-18
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-35
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-12
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-16
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-29
Inflation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-54
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-23
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-37
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-49
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-16
Dome........................................................3-16
Fog ...................................................3-15, 5-44
Map ..........................................................3-16
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-41
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-26
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-28
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Light (cont.)
Battery Warning..........................................3-27
Brake System Warning.................................3-27
Change Engine Oil......................................3-34
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-35
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-29
Highbeam On.............................................3-35
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-30
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-37
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-36
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-31
Oil Pressure...............................................3-33
Reduced Engine Power................................3-35
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-25
Security.....................................................3-34
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-36
TCS Warning Light......................................3-29
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-29
Trunk Ajar..................................................3-36
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-16
Lockout Protection............................................ 2-9
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7Locks (cont.)
Lockout Protection......................................... 2-9
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-30
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-37
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-36
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
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