2007 SATURN ION Owners Manual

Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope
you will notify us.
U.S. customers can call the Saturn Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-553-6000, or write:
Saturn Corporation
100 Saturn Parkway
Mail Drop 371-999-S24
Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-1999.
Or, write to:
Saturn Customer Communication Centre
General Motors of Canada Limited
CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
A variety of publications are available to you.
Saturn service manuals are written for trained
technicians, and in some cases, specialized tools
and equipment are necessary to complete
certain repairs. However, the manuals are
available to owners who either have the training,
or wish to gain a greater understanding of the
technical aspect of their Saturn.
For additional publications information or to order
publications in the United States, call toll free
1-800-2-SATURN or visit
www.saturn-publications.com to order on-line.
In Canada, Saturn service manuals are available
by calling toll free 1-800-551-4123.
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Owner Publications
Information on how to obtain product bulletins and
as described below is applicable only in the fty
U.S. states and the District of Columbia, and only
for cars and light trucks with a Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 10,000 pounds
(4 536 kg). Copies of individual bulletins are
also at your participating Saturn retailer. You can
ask to see them.
In Canada, information relating to product service
bulletins can be obtained by contacting your
Saturn retailer.
Service Bulletins
Saturn regularly sends its retailers useful service
bulletins about Saturn products. Saturn monitors
product performance in the eld. We then prepare
bulletins for servicing our products better.
You can get these bulletins, too.Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to
the proper use and care of your vehicle. Some
describe costly repairs. Others describe
inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the
latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs.
Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a
new or unexpected condition. Others describe a
quicker way to x your vehicle. They can help
a technician service your vehicle better.
Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a
small number of vehicles. Your Saturn retailer
or a qualied technician may have to determine
if a specic bulletin applies to your vehicle.
To order Saturn bulletins, call Saturn
Publications at 1-800-2-SATURN or visit
www.saturn-publications.com to order online.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 270
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 83
Additives, Fuel............................................ 273
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 375
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 290
Air Conditioning..................................155, 157
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 168
Readiness Light....................................... 167
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 418
Airbag System............................................... 68
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 76
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 73
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 71
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, Fixed Mast................................... 215Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 215
Anti-Lock Brake System .............................. 223
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 172
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 371
Care of Safety Belts................................ 369
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 373
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 370
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 366
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 367
Finish Care.............................................. 370
Finish Damage......................................... 372
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 368
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 372
Tires........................................................ 372
Underbody Maintenance........................... 372
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 373
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 369
Weatherstrips........................................... 369
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 370
Ashtray....................................................... 154
Audio System.............................................. 186
Care of Your CD Player........................... 215
Care of Your CDs.................................... 215
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 215
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Audio System (cont.)
Radio with CD................................190, 195
Setting the Time..............................187, 188
Understanding Radio Reception............... 214
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 215
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 151
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 292
Operation................................................. 110
B
Battery........................................................ 311
Run-Down Protection............................... 153
Battery Warning Light.................................. 170
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 241
Boost Gage................................................. 180
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 225
Parking.................................................... 115
Brakes........................................................ 308
System Warning Light.............................. 170
Braking....................................................... 222
Braking in Emergencies............................... 225
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 104Bulb Replacement....................................... 318
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)............................... 324
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps..............322, 323
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 318
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 318
Headlamps......................................319, 320
License Plate Lamps................................ 326
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 326
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 324
Buying New Tires........................................ 341
C
Calibration..........................................122, 125
California Fuel............................................. 273
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 271
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 384
Carbon Monoxide............... 98,120, 244, 259
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 369
Your CD Player........................................ 215
Your CDs ................................................. 215
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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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Cruise Control Message.............................. 183
Cupholder(s)................................................ 133
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 414
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 414
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 410
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 415
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn.......... 425
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 424
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 424
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 415
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 425
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 151
Defensive Driving........................................ 218
Delayed Locking............................................ 95
Differential, Limited-Slip............................... 227
Disc, MP3................................................... 205
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 271
Dome Lamp................................................ 153Door
Delayed Locking........................................ 95
Locks......................................................... 94
Power Door Locks..................................... 95
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 96
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 96
Rear Doors................................................ 97
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 24
Seat Height Adjuster.................................... 9
Driving
At Night................................................... 234
City.......................................................... 239
Defensive................................................. 218
Drunken................................................... 219
Freeway................................................... 240
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 242
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 236
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 250
Winter...................................................... 244
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 375
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 378
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 376
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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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Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 274
Gage....................................................... 179
Gasoline Octane...................................... 272
Gasoline Specications............................ 273
Low Warning Message............................. 185
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 378
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 376
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 375
Windshield Wiper..................................... 375
G
Gage
Boost....................................................... 180
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 173
Fuel......................................................... 179
Speedometer........................................... 165
Tachometer.............................................. 165
Gas, Check Cap Message........................... 185
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 272
Specications........................................... 273
Glove Box................................................... 133
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 415
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 142
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 318
Headlamps................................150, 319, 320
Bulb Replacement.................................... 318
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 151
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 145
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 318
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 145
Heater................................................155, 157
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................ 9
Highbeam On Light..................................... 179
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 338
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 242
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 242
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 278
Release................................................... 279
Horn............................................................ 142
How to Use This Manual................................ 3
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 24
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 293
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