2007 SATURN ION oil temperature

GM Goodwrench®oil meets all the requirements
for your vehicle.
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the
temperature falls below−20°F (−29°C), it is
recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both provide
easier cold starting and better protection for
the engine at extremely low temperatures.For Vehicles with the 2.0L L4
Supercharged Engine Only
Look for two things:
GM4718M
Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil
meeting GM Standard GM4718M, such
as Mobil 1
®or equivalent. Oils meeting this
standard may be identied as synthetic.
However, not all synthetic oils will meet this
GM standard. Look for and use only an oil that
meets GM Standard GM4718M.
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Notice:If you use oils that do not have the
GM4718M Standard designation, you can cause
engine damage not covered by your warranty.
SAE 5W-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is
best for your vehicle.
These numbers on an oil container show its
viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other
viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50.
Oils meeting these
requirements should
also have the starburst
symbol on the
container. This symbol
indicates that the oil
has been certied by the
American Petroleum
Institute (API).
Look for this on the oil container, and use only
those oils that are identied as meeting GM
Standard GM4718M and have the starburst symbol
on the front of the oil container.Your vehicle’s engine is lled at the factory with a
synthetic oil which meets all requirements for
your vehicle.
Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain
engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M may not be available. You can add
substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with
the starburst symbol at all temperatures. Substitute
oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M should
not be used for an oil change.
Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended
oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM
standards are all you need for good performance
and engine protection.
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Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you
know when to change the engine oil and lter.
This is based on engine revolutions and engine
temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving
conditions, the mileage at which an oil change
will be indicated can vary considerably. For the oil
life system to work properly, you must reset the
system every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has
been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change
is necessary. A CHG OIL message in the
message center will come on. SeeChange Engine
Oil Message on page 183for more information
on this message. Change the oil 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 oil life system may not indicate that
an oil change is necessary for over a year.However, the engine oil and lter must be changed
at least once a year and at this time the system
must be reset. Your retailer has trained service
people who will perform this work using genuine
Saturn parts and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly and keep it at
the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change the oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since
your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life
System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to
change the engine oil and lter based on vehicle
use. Anytime the oil is changed, reset the
system so it can calculate when the next oil
change is required. If a situation occurs where you
change the oil prior to the CHG OIL message
being turned on, reset the system.
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Manual Transaxle Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transaxle uid level.
A transaxle uid leak is the only reason for uid
loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your
retailer’s service department and have it repaired
as soon as possible. SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 402for the proper uid
to use.
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. This system does not have its own
reservoir. It receives uid from the brake master
cylinder reservoir.
SeeBrakes on page 308for more information.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 297.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core, or
radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at the
rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
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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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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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Locks (cont.)
Power Door............................................... 95
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 96
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 96
Loss of Control........................................... 233
Low Fuel Warning Message........................ 185
Lumbar
Manual Controls.......................................... 9
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 394
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 398
At Least Once a Month............................ 398
At Least Once a Year.............................. 399
Introduction.............................................. 388
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 395
Maintenance Record................................ 406
Maintenance Requirements...................... 388
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 404
Owner Checks and Services.................... 397
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 402
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 391
Using....................................................... 389
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 388Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 174
Manual Lumbar Controls................................. 9
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Manual Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 293
Operation................................................. 112
Manual Windows......................................... 100
Map Lamps................................................. 153
Message
Center..................................................... 182
Change Engine Oil................................... 183
Check Gage............................................ 184
Check Gas Cap....................................... 185
Cruise Control.......................................... 183
Error........................................................ 185
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 185
Low Traction............................................ 182
Power Steering........................................ 184
Traction Off.............................................. 182
Transaxle Fluid Hot.................................. 183
Trunk Ajar Warning.................................. 184
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display....... 125
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display........ 122
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 129
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