2007 SATURN ION hood release

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 160.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 143.
C. Horn. SeeHorn on page 142.
D. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield Wiper
Lever on page 146.
E. Boost Gage. SeeBoost Gage on page 180.
F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 142.
G. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 164.
H. Enhanced Traction System (ETS) (If Equipped).
SeeEnhanced Traction System (ETS) on
page 226.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 186.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 279.K. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 98.
L. Fog Lamp (If Equipped)/Dimmer Switch.
SeeFog Lamps on page 152andInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 152.
M. Cruise Control Switches. SeeCruise Control on
page 147.
N. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System (Without Air Conditioning) on page 155
orClimate Control System (With Air
Conditioning) on page 157.
O. Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle
Operation on page 110orManual Transaxle
Operation on page 112Manual Transaxle
Operation.
P. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 168.
Q. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 133.
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Service........................................................ 270
Accessories and Modications................... 270
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 271
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 271
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 272
Fuel............................................................. 272
Gasoline Octane........................................ 272
Gasoline Specications.............................. 273
California Fuel........................................... 273
Additives................................................... 273
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 274
Filling the Tank......................................... 275
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 277
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 278
Hood Release........................................... 279
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 280
Engine Oil................................................. 283
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 288
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 290
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 292
Manual Transaxle Fluid............................. 293
Hydraulic Clutch........................................ 293Engine Coolant.......................................... 293
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 297
Engine Overheating................................... 297
Cooling System......................................... 300
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 307
Brakes...................................................... 308
Battery...................................................... 311
Jump Starting............................................ 312
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 318
Bulb Replacement....................................... 318
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 318
Headlamps (Coupe)................................... 319
Headlamps (Sedan)................................... 320
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) (Coupe).............. 322
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) (Sedan).............. 323
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)................................ 324
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 324
License Plate Lamp................................... 326
Replacement Bulbs................................... 326
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the interior hood
release handle with
this symbol on it. It is
located to the left of
the steering column
below the instrument
panel.
2. Push the secondary hood release lever,
located under the center of the hood
above the grille, to the right to disengage it.
3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its
retainer, and put the hood prop into the slot in
the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the ller caps
are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve
pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood
prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop
to its retainer. Then just let the hood down and
close it rmly.
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Headlamps (Coupe)
To change a headlamp bulb on a coupe model, do
the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 279for more information.
2. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins (A) to
remove them from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly (B) away from the
vehicle and remove the electrical connector.4. Raise the lock tab and pull the connector from
the base of the bulb to remove the electrical
connector from the headlamp bulb.
5. Remove the retaining nut (D) by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulb (C) and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
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Headlamps (Sedan)
To change a headlamp bulb on a sedan model, do
the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 279for more information.
2. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins (A) to
remove them from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly (B) away from the
vehicle and remove the electrical connector.4. Access the bulb by turning the dust cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
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Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
(Coupe)
To change this bulb on a coupe model, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 279for more information.
2. Reach behind the headlamp from inside
the hood.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb (A) from the socket (B) and
replace it with the appropriate bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket (B) by turning it
clockwise.
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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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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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