2005 SATURN VUE HEAD LAMP

Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer when towing a trailer, you’ll need to go much
farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-4
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 the 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 Oil Life System..................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-20
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.2L L4 Engine)......5-23
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.5L V6 Engine).....5-24
Manual Transaxle Fluid..................................5-26
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-26
Engine Coolant.............................................5-26
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-29
Engine Overheating.......................................5-29
Cooling System............................................5-30Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-35
Brakes........................................................5-36
Battery........................................................5-39
Jump Starting...............................................5-40
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-45
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-47
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-47
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-47
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps.................5-48
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps..............5-50
Fog Lamps..................................................5-51
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-52
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-52
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-53
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-54
Tires..............................................................5-55
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-58
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-61
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-62
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-64
Buying New Tires.........................................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-67
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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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.
Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-53.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your retailer.
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.
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Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
To replace a headlamp or sidemarker bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Remove the sidemarker fasteners.
3. Remove the sidemarker lamp from the body of the
vehicle.4. Rotate the sidemarker bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it from the housing.
5. Replace with a new bulb.
If you need to change a headlamp bulb, continue to
follow these directions. If not, reinstall the lamp
assembly by reversing the Steps 1 through 3.
6. Remove the sidemarker housing to access the
headlamp assembly.
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7. Remove the fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 8. Insert a at blade tool through the opening in the
top. Make sure the tool ts through the opening in
the headlamp bracket lower arm.
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9. Push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle
with the tool to lift the headlamp bracket lower arm.
10. Lift up the assembly.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb
assembly.
12. Rotate the bulb assembly counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
13. Replace the old bulb with a new one.
14. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp and
sidemarker assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb, do
the following:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 9 underHeadlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-48to access the
front turn signal or parking lamp.
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.
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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.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assemblies.
Fog Lamps
To replace a fog lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Reach through opening in lower front fascia to gain
access to the fog lamp bulb electrical connector.
2. Disconnect bulb electrical connector by lifting the
locking tab and pull it 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.
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3. Disconnect the taillamp housing electrical connector
and remove the taillamp housing.
4. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise to disconnect it from the taillamp
housing.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
6. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamps 315609442003
CHMSL W5W12092811
Fog Lamps 880C12450143
Front Sidemarker Lamps 16809425542
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps 3457A1999370
Headlamps
High-Beam9005
H6309441732
Low-Beam9006
HB409441733
Rear Turn Signal Lamps 305709441839
Stoplamps and Taillamps 305709441839
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
retailer.
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