2007 SATURN ION engine oil

Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located in
the engine compartment on the driver’s side
of the vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 280for more information on location.
2.2L L4 Engine
Fuses Usage
1Engine Control Module, Transaxle
Control Module
2 Not Used
Fuses Usage
3 Not Used
4 Passenger’s Side Headlamp
5 Air Conditioning
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, Air Pump
Relay Coil
11Electric Ignition Control Module,
Charging System, Neutral Stop
Back-Up Switch
12 Not Used
13Transaxle, 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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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 402for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer for more
information.
Cooling System
2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine 7.4 qt 7.0 L
2.2L L4 Engine 6.8 qt 6.5 L
2.4L L4 Engine 7.2 qt 6.8 L
Intercooler System (2.0L L4 Supercharged) 2.0 qt 1.9 L
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine 6.0 qt 5.7 L
2.2L L4 Engine and 2.4L L4 Engine 5.0 qt 4.7 L
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level
and change as recommended.
Maintenance Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, replacement parts, and
recommended uids and lubricants as
prescribed in this manual are necessary to
keep your vehicle in good working condition.
Any damage caused by failure to follow
scheduled maintenance might not be covered
by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep
your vehicle in good working condition, but also
helps the environment. All recommended
maintenance is important. Improper vehicle
maintenance can even affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper uid levels or the wrong
tire ination can increase the level of emissions
from your vehicle. To help protect our environment,
and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be
sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
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Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHG OIL message in the message
center comes on, it means that service is required
for your vehicle. SeeChange Engine Oil
Message on page 183. Have your vehicle serviced
as soon as possible within the next 600 miles
(1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving
under the best conditions, the engine oil life
system may not indicate that vehicle service is
necessary for over a year. However, your engine
oil and lter must be changed at least once a
year and at this time the system must be reset.
Your Saturn retailer has Saturn-trained service
technicians who will perform this work using
genuine Saturn parts and reset the system.If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 288for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.
When the CHG OIL message appears, certain
services, checks, and inspections are required.
Required services are described in the following
for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your rst service
be MaintenanceI, your second service be
MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay be
required more often.
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MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the CHG
OIL message comes on within 10 months since
the vehicle was purchased or MaintenanceIIwas
performed.MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the message
comes on 10 months or more since the last
service or if the message has not come on at all
for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 283. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 288.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 290.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 339and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month on
page 398.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
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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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