2007 SATURN ION belt

Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you
do, it may severely weaken them. In a
crash, they might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean safety belts
only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During
very cold, damp weather frequent application may
be required. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 402.
Washing Your Vehicle
The paint nish on your vehicle provides beauty,
depth of color, gloss retention, and durability.
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s nish is to
keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm
or cold water.
Do not wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the
sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong
soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the
vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely.
You can get approved cleaning products from
your retailer. SeeVehicle Care/Appearance
Materials on page 373. Do not use cleaning agents
that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or
abrasives. All cleaning agents should be
ushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the
surface, or they could stain. Dry the nish with a
soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to
enter your vehicle.
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Maintenance Schedule................................ 388
Introduction............................................... 388
Maintenance Requirements........................ 388
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 388
Using the Maintenance Schedule............... 389
Scheduled Maintenance............................. 391
Additional Required Services..................... 394
Maintenance Footnotes.............................. 395Owner Checks and Services..................... 397
At Each Fuel Fill....................................... 398
At Least Once a Month............................. 398
At Least Once a Year............................... 399
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants........ 402
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 404
Engine Drive Belt Routing......................... 405
Maintenance Record.................................. 406
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
2.0L Supercharged Engine: Intercooler
system service (or every ve years,
whichever occurs rst).See footnote (n).•
Except 2.0L L4 Supercharged engine:
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service. See
footnote (m).•
2.0L L4 Supercharged engine only:
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (m).•••
Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or
the California Air Resources Board has determined
that the failure to perform this maintenance item
will not nullify the emission warranty or limit
recall liability prior to the completion of the
vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all
recommended maintenance services be performed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.(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 drum brake
linings/shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect other
brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
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(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings, and clamps; replace with
genuine Saturn 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)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.
(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, glove box
hinges, sunroof (if the vehicle has one), and
any folding seat hardware. 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.
(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 transaxle 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.
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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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Engine Drive Belt Routing
Belt routing for air conditioning option shown.
Dotted line shows routing for vehicles without air
conditioning option.
2.2L L4 and 2.4L L4 Engines
2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine
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vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag
readiness, airbag performance, and the
severity of a collision. This information has
been used to improve vehicle crash
performance and may be used to improve
crash performance of future vehicles and
driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on
many airplanes, these on-board systems do not
record sounds, such as conversation of
vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is
needed and access to the vehicle or the
device that stores the data is required. GM will
not access information about a crash event
or share it with others other than:
with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if
the vehicle is leased, with the consent of
the lessee,
in response to an official request of police
or similar government office,
as part of GM’s defense of litigation
through the discovery process, or
as required by law.In addition, once GM collects or receives data,
GM may:
use the data for GM research needs,
make it available for research where
appropriate condentiality is to be
maintained and need is shown, or
share summary data which is not tied to a
specic vehicle with non-GM organizations
for research purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have
access to the special equipment that can read
the information if they have access to the
vehicle or the device that stores the data.
If your vehicle has OnStar
®, please check the
OnStar®subscription service agreement or
owner manual for information on its operations
and data collection.
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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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