2007 SATURN ION brake

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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Fuses Usage
20 Horn
21Entertainment, Premium
Radio Amplier
22Anti-lock Brake System, Traction
Control Module
23 Rear Defogger
38 Starter/Ignition
39 Body Control Module 1
40Anti-lock Brake System, Traction
Control Module
41 Body Control Module 2
42 Not Used
43 Electric Power Steering
44 Cooling Fan 2
45 Cooling Fan
46 Crank
47 Body Control Module 1A
48 Body Control Module (IGN 3)Relays Usage
24 Air Conditioning Clutch
25 Horn
26 Fog Lamps
27 Not Used
28 Run, Crank (IGN 1)
29 Powertrain
30 Engine Cooling Fan
31 Engine Control Module
32 Wiper System 1
33 Wiper System 2
34 Rear Window Defogger
Diodes Usage
35
§Air Conditioning Diode
36
§Not Used
37
§Wiper Diode
Miscellaneous Usage
49 Fuse Puller
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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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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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At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 115.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start
the engine in each gear. The vehicle should
start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the
vehicle starts in any other position, contact
your Saturn retailer for service.
On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift
lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal
down halfway, and try to start the engine.
The vehicle should start only when the clutch
pedal is pushed down all the way to the
oor. If the vehicle starts when the clutch
pedal is not pushed all the way down, contact
your Saturn retailer for service.
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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 115.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your Saturn retailer for service.
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transaxle, the ignition
should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever
is in PARK (P). The ignition key should
come out only in LOCK.
With a manual transaxle, the ignition key
should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your Saturn retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Clutch
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Manual
Transaxle
(2.2L and
2.4L L4 engines)Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
Manual
Transaxle
(2.0L L4
Supercharged
engine)Manual Transmission Fluid
(Part No. 21018899).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor,
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood, Trunk,
and Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Sunroof TrackLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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