2007 SATURN VUE brake light

{CAUTION:
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They
may not work as well in a quick stop and
may cause pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of
water or a car wash, apply the brake pedal
lightly until the brakes work normally.
Driving too fast through large water puddles or
even going through some car washes can cause
problems, too. The water may affect your brakes.
Try to avoid puddles. But if you cannot,
try to slow down before you hit them.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can
build up under your tires that they can actually ride
on the water. This can happen if the road is wet
enough and you are going fast enough. When your
vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact
with the road.
Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can
if your tires do not have much tread or if the
pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if
a lot of water is standing on the road. If you
can see reections from trees, telephone poles,
or other vehicles, and raindrops dimple the water’s
surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds.
There just is not a hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down
when it is raining.
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Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. The hydraulic clutch system does
not have its own reservoir. The system receives
uid from the brake master cylinder reservoir. It is
lled with DOT-3 brake uid. SeeBrakes on
page 343for more information.
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, seeEngine
Overheating on page 334.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.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core, or
radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at
the rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always
use DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in
your vehicle.
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Brakes
Brake Fluid
The brake master
cylinder reservoir is
lled with DOT-3 brake
uid. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 314for the
location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake uid
level in the reservoir might go down. The rst
is that the brake uid goes down to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are put in, the uid level goes back
up. The other reason is that uid is leaking out of
the brake system. If it is, you should have the
brake system xed, since a leak means that
sooner or later the brakes will not work well.So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake uid.
Adding brake uid will not correct a leak. If you add
uid when the linings are worn, then you will have
too much uid when you get new brake linings.
You should add or remove brake uid, as
necessary, only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
{CAUTION:
If your vehicle has too much brake uid, it
can spill on the engine. The uid will burn if
the engine is hot enough. You or others
could be burned, and your vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake uid only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
When the brake uid falls to a low level, the brake
warning light will come on. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 170.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.Some driving conditions or climates can cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied
or lightly applied. This does not mean something
is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque
specications inCapacities and Specications
on page 414.
The rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators,
but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise,
have the rear brake linings inspected immediately.
Also, the rear brake drums should be removed
and inspected each time the tires are removed for
rotation or changing. When you have the front
brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes
inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.
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Fuses Usage
ABS PWR Anti-lock Brake System Battery
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
COOL HI (L4)/
COOL 1 (V6)Cooling Fans High (L4)/Cooling
Fan 1 (V6)
FOG LP Fog Lamps
LH HDLP Driver’s Side Headlamp
RR WIPER Rear Wiper
ABS Anti-lock Brake System Module
PWR WDW Power Window Relay and Sunroof
CIGAR/AUX2 Cigarette Lighter
HVAC
BLOWERHVAC Blower Motor
RH HDLP Right Headlamp
FRT WIPER Front Wiper
ETCEngine Control Module (ECM),
Electronic Throttle Control (V6)
SUNROOF Sunroof Module
BRAKE Stoplamps
IGN Ignition switchFuses Usage
IGN/INJ (L4),
ECM/
CAM (V6)Engine Ignition Module, Fuel
Injectors (2.2L L4 (L61))
Camshaft Sensor, Main Relay
Voltage To PCM, Ignition Coils 1-6
INJECTORS
(3.5L V6 (L66))Fuel Injection
PWR TRAINEngine Control Module (ECM),
Transaxle Control Module (TCM),
Transaxle, L66 Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
BACKUPLow Coolant Switch, Backup Lamps
(2.2L L4 (L61)), Vehicle Speed
Sensor (Manual), Transaxle Range
Switch (2.2L L4 (L61))
HTD SEATS Heated Seats
COOL
LO (L4)/
COOL 2 (V6)Cooling Fan Low (L4), Cooling
Fan (V6)
A/C CLUTCHAir Conditioning Clutch, Back Up
Lamps (3.5L V6 (L66))
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
AUX 1
OUTLETFront Auxiliary Power Outlet
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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 318. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 323.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 324.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 375and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 428.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
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A
About Driving Your Vehicle.............................. 3
Accessories and Modications..................... 304
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 89
Additives, Fuel............................................ 307
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 409
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 324
Air Conditioning........................................... 155
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 166
Readiness Light....................................... 165
Airbag System............................................... 71
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 80
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 77
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 75
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 89
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 80
Passenger Sensing System....................... 82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 88
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 79
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 353
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 239Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 225
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 225
Anti-Lock Brake System.............................. 235
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 171
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 404
Care of Safety Belts................................ 402
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 406
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 403
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 399
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 400
Finish Care.............................................. 403
Finish Damage......................................... 405
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 401
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 405
Tires........................................................ 405
Underbody Maintenance........................... 406
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 407
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 402
Weatherstrips........................................... 402
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 404
Audio System.............................................. 182
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 223
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 225
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 225
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Audio System (cont.)
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 225
Radio with CD................................186, 192
Setting the Time..............................183, 184
Understanding Radio Reception............... 224
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 225
Audio System(s)
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 202
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 151
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid...............................................327, 328
Operation................................................. 114
B
Battery........................................................ 347
Run-Down Protection............................... 154
Battery Warning Light.................................. 169
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 269
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 237
Parking.................................................... 119
Brakes........................................................ 343
System Warning Light.............................. 170
Braking....................................................... 234
Braking in Emergencies............................... 237
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 109Bulb Replacement....................................... 358
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)............................... 362
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps...... 361
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 358
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 355
Headlamps............................................... 358
License Plate Lamps................................ 364
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 364
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 363
Buying New Tires........................................ 377
C
Calibration................................................... 125
California Fuel............................................. 307
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 305
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 414
Carbon Monoxide......................123, 272, 290
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 402
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 225
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 225
Cargo Area................................................. 132
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 202
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