2007 SATURN SKY maintenance

Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up, Stoplamp,
Taillamp and Turn Signal3157K
Fog Lamp H11
Front Parking Lamp
(In Headlamp Assembly)W5W-B50X2
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
(Below Headlamp Assembly)5702KA
Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamp 194
License Plate Lamp 168
Headlamps
High-Beam H9
Low-Beam H11
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear and cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 336for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and
are removed in different ways. For proper type and
length, seeNormal Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 347.
To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly
do the following:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
tires as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 296
andWheel Replacement on page 300for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve
more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
The rst rotation is the most important. See
Scheduled Maintenance on page 336.When rotating Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/45R18
non-directional tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
Non-Directional Tires
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches
in the nish should be repaired right away.
Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop
into major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up materials available from your
Saturn retailer. Larger areas of nish damage
can be corrected in your Saturn retailer’s body
and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and
dust control can collect on the underbody.
If these are not removed, corrosion and rust
can develop on the underbody parts such as
fuel lines, frame, oor pan and exhaust system
even though they have corrosion protection.At least every spring, ush these materials from
the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas
where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in
close areas of the frame should be loosened before
being ushed. Your Saturn retailer or an underbody
car washing system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can
create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can
fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy,
ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this,
Saturn will repair, at no charge to the owner,
the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by
this fallout condition within 12 months or
12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs rst.
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Maintenance Schedule................................ 334
Introduction............................................... 334
Maintenance Requirements........................ 334
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 334
Using the Maintenance Schedule............... 334
Scheduled Maintenance............................. 336
Additional Required Services..................... 338
Maintenance Footnotes.............................. 339Owner Checks and Services..................... 340
At Each Fuel Fill....................................... 341
At Least Once a Month............................. 341
At Least Once a Year............................... 342
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants........ 345
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 347
Engine Drive Belt Routing......................... 348
Maintenance Record.................................. 349
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level
and change as recommended.
Maintenance Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, replacement parts, and
recommended uids and lubricants as
prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep
your vehicle in good working condition. Any
damage caused by failure to follow scheduled
maintenance may not be covered by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep
your vehicle in good working condition, but also
helps the environment. All recommended
maintenance is important. Improper vehicle
maintenance can even affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper uid levels or the wrong
tire ination can increase the level of emissions
from your vehicle. To help protect our environment,
and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be
sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
Using the Maintenance Schedule
We at Saturn want to help you keep your vehicle
in good working condition. But we do not know
exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very
short distances only a few times a week. Or you
may drive long distances all the time in very hot,
dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making
deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do
errands, or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need
more frequent checks and replacements. So please
read the following and note how you drive. If you
have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in
good condition, see your Saturn retailer.
This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will nd these limits
on the Tire and Loading Information label.
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 225.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within
legal driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline
Octane on page 235.
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The services inScheduled Maintenance on
page 336should be performed when indicated.
SeeAdditional Required Services on page 338
andMaintenance Footnotes on page 339for
further information.
{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle
can be dangerous. In trying to do some
jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your
own maintenance work only if you have the
required know-how and the proper tools
and equipment for the job. If you have any
doubt, see your retailer to have a qualied
technician do the work. SeeDoing Your
Own Service Work on page 234.
Some maintenance services can be complex.
So, unless you are technically qualied and
have the necessary equipment, you should
have your Saturn retailer do these jobs.When you go to your Saturn retailer for your
service needs, you will know that Saturn-trained
and supported service technicians will perform the
work using genuine Saturn parts.
If you want to purchase service information, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on
page 369.
Owner Checks and Services on page 340tells you
what should be checked, when to check it, and
what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids, and
lubricants to use are listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 345andNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 347.
When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these
are used. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of
genuine Saturn parts.
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Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE OIL SOON message on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it
means that service is required for your vehicle.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 147.
Have your vehicle serviced 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 engine oil life system may not indicate
that vehicle service 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 Saturn retailer has
Saturn-trained service technicians who will
perform this work using genuine Saturn parts
and reset the system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System
on page 250for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears,
certain services, checks, and inspections are
required. Required services are described in the
following for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your rst
service be MaintenanceI, your second service
be MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay
be required more often.
MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
CHANGE OIL SOON 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
CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on
10 months or more since the last service or if the
message has not come on at all for one year.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 245. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 250.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 252.See footnote (h).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 294andAt Least Once a Month on page 341.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels. Add uid as needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
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