2007 SATURN VUE HYBRID jump start

Service........................................................ 287
Accessories and Modications................... 287
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 288
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 288
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 289
Fuel............................................................. 289
Gasoline Octane........................................ 289
Gasoline Specications.............................. 289
California Fuel........................................... 290
Additives................................................... 290
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 291
Filling the Tank......................................... 292
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 294
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 294
Hood Release........................................... 295
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 296
Engine Oil................................................. 297
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 300
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 302
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 305Engine Coolant.......................................... 306
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 309
Engine Overheating................................... 309
Cooling System......................................... 311
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 317
Brakes...................................................... 318
Battery...................................................... 321
Jump Starting............................................ 322
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 328
Bulb Replacement....................................... 331
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 331
Headlamps................................................ 331
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps....... 334
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)................................ 335
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 336
License Plate Lamp................................... 337
Replacement Bulbs................................... 337
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 338
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 302.
B. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (On generator).
SeeJump Starting on page 322.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick (out of view). SeeEngine
Oil on page 297.
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on
page 297.
E. Hybrid Underhood Fuse Block (Under engine
cover).
F. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Under engine cover).
SeeBrakes on page 318.
G. Main Underhood Fuse Block. Contains Remote
Positive (+) Terminal (Under engine cover).
SeeJump Starting on page 322.
H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 311.
I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 317.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 296
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 out 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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Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your
brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a
moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might
not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way,
then — very carefully — make a few moderate
brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km),
so your brakes will adjust properly.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of top quality and work
well together if the vehicle is to have really
good braking. Your vehicle was designed and
tested with top-quality brake parts. When you
replace parts of your braking system — for
example, when your brake linings wear down and
you need new ones put in — be sure you get
new approved Saturn replacement parts. If you do
not, your brakes may no longer work properly.
For example, if someone puts in brake linings
that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance
between your front and rear brakes can
change — for the worse. The braking performance
you have come to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
Battery
{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 322for tips on working
around a battery without getting hurt.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Your vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery
and a 36-volt hybrid battery system.
12-Volt Battery
When it is time for a new standard 12-volt battery,
get one that has the replacement number
shown on the original battery’s label. We
recommend an ACDelco
®replacement battery.
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36-Volt Battery System
If you need a new 36-volt hybrid battery system,
see your retailer.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for
30 days or more you should disconnect the
standard 12-volt battery by disconnecting the
negative battery cable, the one that is exposed.
Remember to reconnect the battery when you are
ready to drive your vehicle.
Notice:The 36-volt hybrid battery system
should be serviced only by a qualied facility
to avoid battery system damage. See your
retailer if service is needed.
Notice:If the vehicle is not driven for over
two months, the 36-volt hybrid battery can be
permanently damaged.
The 36-volt battery is located behind the rear seat,
under the cargo oor. If the vehicle is stored for
an extended period of time, drive the vehicle every
two months for about half an hour to keep the
36-volt hybrid battery charged and in good working
condition.
Jump Starting
Your hybrid vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery
in the engine compartment, and a 36-volt
battery under the rear load oor.
{CAUTION:
Personal injury or damage to the vehicle
can result if you try jump starting or using
a battery charger on the 36-volt battery.
Use only the 12-volt battery for jump
starting and charging.
If your vehicle’s standard 12-volt 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.
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{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.
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 transaxle in PARK (P) or a
manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before
setting the parking brake.
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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!
4. Open each vehicle’s hood and locate the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminal
locations of the other vehicle. Your vehicle
has a remote positive (+) 12-volt jump starting
terminal and a remote negative (−) jump
starting terminal. You should always use these
remote terminals instead of the terminals on
the battery. The remote positive (+) terminal
is located under the engine cover on the
driver’s side of the engine compartment.To access the remote positive (+) terminal,
remove the engine cover by pulling up on the
cover and lifting it off the engine. Locate
the underhood fuse block and lift off cover.
The remote positive (+) terminal cover has a
red “+” on it. Remove the red rubber cap
to expose the jump start terminal.
5. The remote negative (−) terminal is located
on the generator on the passenger’s side
of the engine compartment. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 296for more
information on location of the positive (+)
and negative (−) terminals.
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6. Check that the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation. If they do, you
could get a shock. The vehicles could
be damaged too. Before you connect the
cables to the other vehicle, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+) will
go to positive (+) or to a remote positive
terminal (+) if the vehicle has one.
Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted
metal engine part or to a remote negative (−)
terminal, if the vehicle has one. Do not
connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will
get a short that would damage the battery
and maybe other parts too.
7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the
remote positive (+) terminal of your hybrid
vehicle.8. 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 other vehicle has one.
9. 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 your vehicle’s
remote negative (−) terminal. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the
chance of sparks getting back to the battery is
much less.
10. Try to start the hybrid vehicle.
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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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