2007 SATURN SKY jump start

Service........................................................ 233
Accessories and Modications................... 233
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 234
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 234
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...................................... 235
Fuel............................................................. 235
Gasoline Octane........................................ 235
Gasoline Specications.............................. 236
California Fuel........................................... 236
Additives................................................... 236
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 237
Filling the Tank......................................... 238
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 240
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 240
Hood Release........................................... 241
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 242
Engine Oil................................................. 245
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 250
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 252
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 254
Manual Transmission Fluid........................ 254
Hydraulic Clutch........................................ 254Engine Coolant.......................................... 255
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 258
Engine Overheating................................... 258
Cooling System......................................... 260
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 266
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 267
Brakes...................................................... 268
Battery...................................................... 271
Jump Starting............................................ 272
Rear Axle.................................................... 278
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 278
Bulb Replacement....................................... 279
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 279
Headlamps and Parking Lamps................. 279
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Fog Lamps............................................ 280
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Sidemarker Lamps.......................... 281
Back-Up Lamps......................................... 282
License Plate Lamp................................... 282
Replacement Bulbs................................... 283
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 283
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 267.
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCooling System on page 260.
C. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See
“Brake Fluid” underBrakes on page 268
andHydraulic Clutch on page 254.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil
on page 245.
E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 252.F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add
Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on page 245.
G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See
Power Steering Fluid on page 266.
H. Remote Negative (−) Ground (Out of View).
SeeJump Starting on page 272.
I. Battery (Out of View). SeeBattery on page 271.
J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 272.
K. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood
Fuse Block on page 328.
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 267.
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCooling System on page 260.
C. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See
“Brake Fluid” underBrakes on page 268
andHydraulic Clutch on page 254.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 245.
E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 252.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add
Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on page 245.
G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See
Power Steering Fluid on page 266.
H. Remote Negative (−) Ground (Out of View).
SeeJump Starting on page 272.
I. Battery (Out of View). SeeBattery on page 271.
J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 272.
K. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood
Fuse Block on page 328.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 242
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you
do not do this, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
2. Pull the dipstick and clean it with a paper
towel or cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down
and check the level.
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Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for
25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−)
cable from the battery. This will help keep
your battery from running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. SeeJump
Starting on page 272for tips on working
around a battery without getting hurt.
Jump Starting
If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use
the following steps to do it safely.
{CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode
or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly,
some or all of these things can hurt you.
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Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to your vehicle that would
not be covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it will not work, and it could damage
your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a
12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not
a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles
with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to
jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are
not touching each other. If they are, it could
cause a ground connection you do not
want. You would not be able to start your
vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems.To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling,
set the parking brake rmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start procedure. Put
an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a
manual transmission in NEUTRAL before
setting the parking brake.
Notice:If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The
repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting
your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged
into the cigarette lighter or the accessory
power outlet. Turn off the radio and all lamps
that are not needed. This will avoid sparks
and help save both batteries. And it could
save the radio!
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4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and
locate the positive (+) and negative (−)
terminal locations on that vehicle.
You will not need to access your battery for
jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote
positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump
starting terminal.
The remote positive (+)
terminal is located
under a red plastic
cover on the engine
compartment fuse block.
Open the cover to
access the terminal.The remote negative (−)
ground bracket is
located in the rear of
the engine compartment,
on the passenger’s side
of the vehicle, and is
marked GND (−).
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 242for more information on the location
of the positive (+) and negative (−) terminals
on your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal location on the vehicle
with the dead battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal.
Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of
the good battery. Use a remote positive (+)
terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable
to the negative (−) terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything
until the next step. The other end of the
negative (−) cable does not go to the dead
battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted
metal engine part or to a remote negative (−)
terminal on the vehicle with the dead
battery.9. Connect the other end of the negative (−)
cable to the negative (−) terminal location
on the vehicle with the dead battery.
Your vehicle has a remote negative (−)
ground bracket for this purpose. See Engine
Compartment OverviewEngine Compartment
Overview on page 242for more information
on the location of the remote positive (+) and
remote negative (−) terminals.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery
and run the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead
battery. If it will not start after a few tries,
it probably needs service.
Notice:If the jumper cables are connected
or removed in the wrong order, electrical
shorting may occur and damage the vehicle.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Always connect and remove
the jumper cables in the correct order, making
sure that the cables do not touch each other
or other metal.
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The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres
in Canada). Service to provide diesel may
be restricted. For safety reasons, propane
and other alternative fuels will not be provided
through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present the vehicle registration
and personal ID before lock-out service
is provided. Lock-out service will be covered
at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. If you vehicle will not
start, Roadside Assistance will arrange to have
your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized
retailer. In the U.S., replacement keys made
at the customer’s expense will be delivered
within 10 miles.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway
or Highway:Tow to the nearest Saturn
retailer for warranty service or in the event
of a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance provided when the vehicle is mired
in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:If your vehicle has a spare
time, installation of that tire, in good condition,
will be covered at no charge. The customer
is responsible for the repair or replacement
of the tire if not covered by a warrantable
failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start will be covered
at no charge.
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