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Service and Appearance Care
.................. 285
Service
................................................. 287
Fuel
...................................................... 289
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 294
Headlamp Aiming
................................. 328
Bulb Replacement
................................ 331
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..... 338
Tires
..................................................... 339
Appearance Care
.................................. 370
Vehicle Identi cation
............................. 379
Electrical System
.................................. 380
Capacities and Speci cations
................ 387Maintenance Schedule
.............................. 389
Maintenance Schedule
.......................... 390
Customer Assistance Information
............. 407
Customer Assistance and
Information
........................................ 408
Reporting Safety Defects
...................... 422
Index
.......................................................... 425
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Oil Pressure Light
If you have a low
engine oil pressure
problem, this light will
stay on after you
start your engine, or
come on when you
are driving.
This indicates that your engine is not receiving
enough oil.
The engine could be low on oil, or could have
some other oil problem. Have it xed immediately.
The oil light may also come on when the ignition
is on but the engine is not running, the light
will come on as a test to show you it is working,
but the light will go out when you turn the
ignition to START. If it does not come on with the
ignition on, you may have a problem with the
fuse or bulb. Have it xed right away.{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil as soon as
possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
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Change Engine Oil Light
If this light comes on,
it means that service
is required for
your vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 392and
Engine Oil on page 297for more information.
After having the oil changed you will need to reset
the light. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 300
for more information.
Security Light
Your vehicle has
a Passlock®
theft-deterrent system.
With this system, the security light will ash as
you open the door if your ignition is off.
This light will come on brie y when the vehicle is
turned on.
For more information, seePasslock
®on page 110.
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3. When the chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb
the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your
parking brake and shift into PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal
down while you:
start your engine,
shift into a gear, and
release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the
chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store
the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when
you’re pulling a trailer. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 392for more information. Things that
are especially important in trailer operation are
automatic transaxle uid (don’t over ll), engine oil,
drive belt, cooling system and brake system.
Each of these is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you nd them quickly. If you’re
trailering, it’s a good idea to review this information
before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and
bolts are tight.
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Maintenance Schedule................................ 390
Introduction............................................... 390
Maintenance Requirements........................ 390
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 390
Using the Maintenance Schedule............... 390
Scheduled Maintenance............................. 392
Additional Required Services..................... 395
Maintenance Footnotes.............................. 396
Owner Checks and Services..................... 397At Each Fuel Fill....................................... 398
At Least Once a Month............................. 398
At Least Once a Year............................... 398
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants........ 401
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts ................................. 402
Engine Drive Belt Routing......................... 403
Maintenance Record.................................. 404
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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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 264.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within
legal driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline
Octane on page 289.
The services inScheduled Maintenance on
page 392should be performed when indicated.
SeeAdditional Required Services on page 395and
Maintenance Footnotes on page 396for 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 quali ed technician do the work.
SeeDoing Your Own Service Work on
page 288.
Some maintenance services can be complex.
So, unless you are technically quali ed 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.
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If you want to purchase service information, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on
page 423.
Owner Checks and Services on page 397tells 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 401andNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 402.
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.Scheduled Maintenance
When the Change Engine Oil light comes on,
it means that service is required for your vehicle.
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, your 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 300for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.
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When the Change Engine Oil light 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 Engine Oil light 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 light
comes on 10 months or more since the last service
or if the light has not come on at all for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 297. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 300.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 302.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check in ation pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 348and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 398.••
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