2007 SATURN ION coolant

2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine
Fuses Usage
1 Engine Control Module
2 Not Used
3 Not Used
4 Passenger’s Side Headlamp
Fuses Usage
5 Air Conditioning
6 Not Used
7 Not Used
8 Anti-lock Brake System
9Engine Control Module, Electronic
Throttle Control
10Canister Purge Solenoid, Mass
Airow Sensor, Low Coolant Switch,
Oxygen Sensors
11Electric Ignition Control Module,
Charging System, Neutral Safety
Stop Back-Up Switch
12 Not Used
13 Engine Control Module
14 Boost
15 Back-up Switch
16 Fuel Injectors
17 Fog Lamps
18 Driver’s Side Headlamp
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2.4L LE5 Engine
Fuses Usage
1Engine Control Module, Transaxle
Control Module
2 Not Used
3 Not Used
4 Passenger’s Side Headlamp
5 Air Conditioning
Fuses Usage
6 Not Used
7 Not Used
8Anti-lock Brake System, Traction
Control Module
9Engine Control Module, Electronic
Throttle Control
10Canister Purge Solenoid, Mass
Airow Sensor, Low Coolant Switch,
Oxygen Sensors
11Electric Ignition Control Module,
Charging System, Neutral Stop
Back-Up Switch
12 Not Used
13Transaxle 2, Engine Control
Module (ECM)
14Transaxle Control Module, Neutral
Stop Back-Up
15 PRNDL, Back-up Switch
16 Fuel Injectors (Cylinder 1, 2, 3, 4)
17 Fog Lamps
18 Driver’s Side Headlamp
19 Windshield Wiper
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Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d)
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels. If you have the
2.0L L4 supercharged engine, check intercooler uid level. Add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (k).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (g).•
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(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your retailer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 293 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)Or every 12 months, whichever occurs rst.
If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the lter may require replacement more often.
(l)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.
(n)Drain, ush, and rell intercooler system. This
service can be complex; you should have your
retailer perform this service. See Engine Coolant
on page 293 for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean pressure cap and ller neck. Pressure test
the system and pressure cap.Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help ensure
the safety, dependability, and emission control
performance of your vehicle. Your Saturn retailer
can assist you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 402.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 283for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the engine not
covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 293for further details.
Intercooler Coolant Level Check
(2.0L Supercharged Engine)
Check the coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 293for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 337. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 350.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 339.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained from
your retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.2L and
2.4L L4 engines)Engine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
(API) Certied for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol.
GM Goodwrench
®oil meets all
the requirements for your vehicle.
To determine the proper viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 283.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.0L L4
Supercharged
engine)The engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard can be identied with the
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. However, not all
synthetic API oils with the starburst
symbol will meet this GM standard.
You should look for and use only
an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. GM Goodwrench
®oil
meets all the requirements for your
vehicle. For the proper viscosity,
seeEngine Oil on page 283.
Engine Cooling
System50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 293.
Intercooler
System (2.0L L4
Supercharged
engine)50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant.
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CD, MP3 ..................................................... 205
Center Console Storage Area...................... 133
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)..... 324
Chains, Tire................................................. 348
Change Engine Oil Message....................... 183
Check
Engine Light............................................ 174
Check Gage Message................................. 184
Check Gas Cap Message........................... 185
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 278
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 373
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 47
Infants and Young Children........................ 44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 53
Older Children........................................... 41
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 61
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 64
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 52
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 154
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 371
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 370
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 367
Finish Care.............................................. 370Cleaning (cont.)
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 366
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 368
Tires........................................................ 372
Underbody Maintenance........................... 372
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 369
Weatherstrips........................................... 369
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 370
Climate Control System......................155, 157
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 161
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 160
Clock..................................................187, 188
Clutch, Hydraulic......................................... 293
Collision Damage Repair............................. 420
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 36
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 365
Compass............................................122, 125
Competitive Driving, Racing or Other........... 234
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 103
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 222
Convenience Net......................................... 134
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 173
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 297
Cooling System........................................... 300
Cruise Control
............................................. 147
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Electrical System (cont.)
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 375
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 375
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 375
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 290
Change Oil Message............................... 183
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 174
Coolant.................................................... 293
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 173
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 405
Engine Compartment Overview................ 280
Exhaust................................................... 120
Oil ........................................................... 283
Oil Life System........................................ 288
Overheating............................................. 297
Reduced Power Light............................... 178
Starting.................................................... 108
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)................ 226
Entry Lighting.............................................. 153
Error Message............................................ 185
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 418
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 40F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 290
Finish Damage............................................ 372
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 215
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 142
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 145
Flat Tire...................................................... 349
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 350
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 362
Fluid
Manual Transaxle..................................... 293
Windshield Washer.................................. 307
Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 152
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 16
Folding Seatback, Passenger........................ 14
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps.................322, 323
Fuel............................................................ 272
Additives.................................................. 273
California Fuel.......................................... 273
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 277
Filling Your Tank...................................... 275
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