2007 SATURN AURA belt

Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear. Inspect electric power
steering cables for proper hook-up, binding,
cracks, chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with
genuine parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and
wiper blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper
blades that are worn or damaged. See Windshield
Wiper Blade Replacement on page 297 and
Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 337 for
more information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges
and latches, hood hinges and latches, and trunk lid
hinges and latches. More frequent lubrication
may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
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(g)Check system for interference or binding and
for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have
high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate
accelerator or cruise control cables.
(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the uid and lter do not require
changing.(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer/retailer perform this service. See
Engine Coolant on page 272 for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap, and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid if
needed.
(k)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
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Engine Drive Belt RoutingThe engine drive belt on this hybrid vehicle is
under a higher tension than the engine drive belt
on a non-hybrid vehicle and requires the use
of a special kind of tool to service. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
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Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
Your Saturn vehicle has a number of sophisticated
computers that record information about the
vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For
example, your vehicle uses computer modules
to monitor and control engine and transmission
performance, to monitor the conditions for
airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash
and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking
to help the driver control the vehicle. These
modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer
technician service your vehicle. Some modules
may also store data about how you operate
the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption
or average speed. These modules may also retain
the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio
pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time, typically
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating
Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened
How far, if at all, the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal
How fast the vehicle was traveling
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Accessories and Modications..................... 253
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 83
Additives, Fuel............................................ 256
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 342
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 270
Air Conditioning........................................... 154
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 165
Readiness Light....................................... 164
Airbag System............................................... 67
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 76
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 73
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 70
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 83
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 75
Passenger Sensing System....................... 77
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 82
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 75
Antenna, Backglass..................................... 208
Antilock Brake System (ABS)...................... 215
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light......... 169Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 337
Care of Safety Belts................................ 335
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 339
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 336
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 333
Finish Care.............................................. 336
Finish Damage......................................... 339
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 334
Interior Cleaning....................................... 332
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 338
Tires........................................................ 338
Underbody Maintenance........................... 339
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 340
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 335
Weatherstrips........................................... 335
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 337
Audio System.............................................. 192
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 206
Backglass Antenna................................... 208
Care of Your CD Player........................... 207
Care of Your CDs.................................... 207
Radio Reception...................................... 207
Radio with CD......................................... 195
Setting the Time...................................... 194
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 206
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Audio System (cont.)
Auto Stop Mode.......................................... 178
Automatic Climate Control System............... 154
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 150
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 272
Operation................................................. 116
B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 208
Battery........................................................ 287
Run-Down Protection............................... 152
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 217
Brakes........................................................ 284
Regenerative Braking............................... 119
System Warning Light.............................. 168
Braking....................................................... 214
Braking in Emergencies............................... 217
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 107
Bulb Replacement....................................... 294
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 294
License Plate Lamps................................ 296
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 296Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps........... 294
Buying New Tires........................................ 312
C
California Fuel............................................. 256
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 254
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 351
Carbon Monoxide............... 97,123, 237, 250
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 335
Your CD Player........................................ 207
Your CDs ................................................. 207
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 200
Center Console Storage Area...................... 132
Chains, Tire................................................. 319
Charge/Assist Gage..................................... 178
Charging System Light................................ 167
Check
Engine Light............................................ 172
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 262
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 339
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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 45
Infants and Young Children........................ 42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 52
Older Children........................................... 39
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 60
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 62
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 49
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 337
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 336
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 333
Finish Care.............................................. 336
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 334
Interior..................................................... 332
Tires........................................................ 338
Underbody Maintenance........................... 339
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 335
Weatherstrips........................................... 335
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 337
Climate Control System
Automatic................................................. 154
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 160Clock.......................................................... 194
Collision Damage Repair............................. 382
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 35
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 103
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 214
Convenience Net......................................... 132
Coolant
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 171
Heater, Engine......................................... 114
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 275
Cooling System........................................... 278
Cruise Control............................................. 145
Cruise Control Light.................................... 176
Cupholder(s)................................................ 131
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 380
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 376
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 376
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 372
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 377
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn.......... 387
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 386
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 386
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 377
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 387
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 149
Defensive Driving........................................ 210
Delayed Headlamps.................................... 149
Delayed Locking............................................ 94
Disc, MP3................................................... 200
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 254
Dome Lamp................................................ 151
Door
Delayed Locking........................................ 94
Door Ajar Reminder................................... 94
Locks......................................................... 93
Power Door Locks..................................... 94
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 95
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 96
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 22Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 179
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 180
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 187
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 182
Driving
At Night................................................... 227
Before a Long Trip................................... 233
City.......................................................... 231
Defensive................................................. 210
Drunken................................................... 211
Freeway................................................... 232
Highway Hypnosis.................................... 234
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 235
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 228
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 242
Winter...................................................... 237
E
EDR ............................................................ 389
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 342
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 346
Fuses...................................................... 343
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