2007 SATURN OUTLOOK warning lights

Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages on
your vehicle. The pictures help to locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something
is wrong before it becomes serious enough to
cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention to the warning lights and gages could also
save you or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As
the details show on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briey when you start the
engine just to let you know they are working. If
you are familiar with this section, you should
not be alarmed when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often
gages and warning lights work together to let
you know when there is a problem with your
vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on as you are driving, or when one of
the gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about it.
Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So
please get to know your vehicle’s warning
lights and gages. They can be a big help.
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Traction Control Operation
The traction control system is part of the
StabiliTrak®system. Traction control limits wheel
spin by reducing engine power to the wheels
(engine speed management) and by applying
brakes to each individual wheel (brake-traction
control) as necessary.
The traction control system is enabled
automatically when you start your vehicle. It will
activate and the StabiliTrak
®light will ash if
it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction while driving. If you turn
off traction control, only the brake-traction
control portion of traction control will work. The
engine speed management will be disabled. In this
mode, engine power is not reduced automatically
and the driven wheels can spin more freely.
This can cause the brake-traction control to
activate constantly.
Notice:If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle
to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak
®, ABS
and brake warning lights and the SERVICE
STABILITRAK message are displayed,
you could damage the transfer case. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.Reduce engine power and do not spin the
wheel(s) excessively while these lights and this
message are displayed.
The traction control system may activate on
dry or rough roads or under conditions such as
heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt
upshifts/downshifts of the transmission. When
this happens, you may notice a reduction in
acceleration, or may hear a noise or vibration.
This is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system
activates, the StabiliTrak
®light will ash and the
cruise control will automatically disengage.
When road conditions allow you to use cruise
again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See
Cruise Control on page 179.
StabiliTrak
®may also turn off automatically if it
determines that a problem exists with the system.
If the problem does not clear itself after restarting
the vehicle, you should see your dealer/retailer
for service.
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How to Add Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of transmission uid to use. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 497.
If the uid level is low, add only enough of the
proper uid to bring the level into the crosshatched
area on the dipstick.
1. Remove the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough uid at
the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It does not take much uid, generally less
than one half of a pint (0.25 L). Do not overll.
Notice:Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission uid may damage your vehicle,
and the damages may not be covered by
your warranty. Always use the automatic
transmission uid listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 497.
3. After adding uid, recheck the uid level as
described under “How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid,” earlier in this section.
4. When the correct uid level is obtained, twist
& lock dipstick cap in place.
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 or if you need
to add coolant to the radiator, seeEngine
Overheating on page 400.
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.
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K
Keyless Entry System................................... 98
Keys............................................................. 97
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 426
Lamps
Courtesy.................................................. 184
Dome....................................................... 185
Dome Lamp Override............................... 185
Reading................................................... 187
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 61
License Plate Lamps................................... 423
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide..................................... 109
Liftgate, Power............................................ 110
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 212
Antilock Brake System Warning................ 218
Brake System Warning............................. 217
Charging System..................................... 216Light (cont.)
Cruise Control.......................................... 226
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 220
Fog Lamp................................................ 226
Highbeam On.......................................... 227
Malfunction Indicator................................ 222
Oil Pressure............................................. 225
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 214
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 212
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 211
Security................................................... 226
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 219
Tire Pressure........................................... 221
Tow/Haul Mode........................................ 227
Lighting
Delayed Entry.......................................... 186
Delayed Exit............................................ 186
Entry........................................................ 185
Parade Dimming...................................... 186
Lights
Exterior Lamps......................................... 182
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 176
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 175
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 353
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 209
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 239
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 172
Other Warning Devices............................ 172
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 444
Different Size........................................... 442
Replacement............................................ 444
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 59
Windows..................................................... 115
Power...................................................... 116
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades,
Cleaning............................................... 469
Washer.................................................... 177Windshield (cont.)
Washer Fluid........................................... 409
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 424
Wiper Fuses............................................ 475
Wipers..................................................... 176
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 178
Winter Driving............................................. 347
Wiring, High Voltage Devices...................... 475
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 303
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 486
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