2009 SATURN OUTLOOK oil pressure

Service and
Appearance Care
ServiceService................................5-3
Accessories and
Modications.......................5-3
California Proposition 65
Warning.............................5-3
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements........5-4
Doing Your Own
Service Work......................5-4
Adding Equipment to the
Outside of the Vehicle..........5-5
FuelFuel....................................5-5
Gasoline Octane...................5-5
Gasoline Specications..........5-5
California Fuel......................5-6
Additives..............................5-6Fuels in Foreign Countries......5-7
Filling the Tank.....................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container..........................5-10
Checking Things Under
the Hood
Checking Things Under
the Hood..........................5-10
Hood Release.....................5-11
Engine Compartment
Overview..........................5-12
Engine Oil..........................5-13
Engine Oil Life System.........5-15
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-17
Automatic Transmission
Fluid................................5-18
Cooling System...................5-19
Engine Coolant...................5-19
Engine Overheating.............5-23
Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode. . .5-25
Power Steering Fluid............5-25
Windshield Washer Fluid......5-26
Brakes...............................5-27
Battery...............................5-29
Jump Starting.....................5-30
All-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive...................5-35
Headlamp AimingHeadlamp Aiming................5-35
Bulb ReplacementBulb Replacement...............5-35
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting....................5-36
Halogen Bulbs....................5-36
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps.............5-36
License Plate Lamp.............5-37
Replacement Bulbs..............5-37
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement.....................5-38
TiresTires..................................5-39
Tire Sidewall Labeling..........5-40
Tire Terminology and
Denitions.........................5-42
Ination - Tire Pressure........5-45
Service and Appearance Care 5-1
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A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System on page 5-19.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap.
SeeCooling System on
page 5-19.
C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.
SeeJump Starting on page 5-30.
D.Underhood Fuse Block on
page 5-94.
E. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.
SeeJump Starting on page 5-30.
F.Power Steering Fluid on
page 5-25.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 5-13.H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 5-13.
I. Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick. See “Checking the
Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 5-18.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir.
See “Brake Fluid” underBrakes
on page 5-27.
K.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-17.
L. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-26.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel ll. 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 5-12for 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 this is not done,
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.
Service and Appearance Care 5-13
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Bead:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic
tire in which the plies are laid
at alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-45.
Curb Weight
:The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard
and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel,
oil, and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.DOT Markings
:A code
molded into the sidewall of
a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identication
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and date
of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. SeeLoading the Vehicle
on page 4-18.
GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the front axle.
SeeLoading the Vehicle on
page 4-18.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Loading the Vehicle on
page 4-18.Intended Outboard Sidewall
:The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
:The metric
unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
:A tire used on light duty trucks
and some multipurpose
passenger vehicles.
Load Index
:An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Ination Pressure
:The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
:The
load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible ination
pressure for that tire.
Service and Appearance Care 5-43
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Do not clean the vehicle using:
A knife or any other sharp object
to remove a soil from any interior
surface.
A stiff brush. It can cause damage
to the vehicle’s interior surfaces.
Heavy pressure or aggressive
rubbing with a cleaning cloth. Use
of heavy pressure can damage
the interior and does not improve
the effectiveness of soil removal.
Laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with
degreasers can leave residue
that streaks and attracts dirt.
For liquid cleaners, about
20 drops per gallon (3.78 L)
of water is a good guide. Use
only mild, neutral-pH soaps.
Too much cleaner that saturates
the upholstery.
Organic solvents such as naptha,
alcohol, etc. that can damage the
vehicle’s interior.
Fabric/Carpet
Use a vacuum cleaner with a
soft brush attachment frequently
to remove dust and loose dirt.
A canister vacuum with a beater bar
in the nozzle may only be used on
oor carpet and carpeted oor mats.
For any soil, always try to remove it
rst with plain water or club soda.
Before cleaning, gently remove as
much of the soil as possible using
one of the following techniques:
For liquids: gently blot the
remaining soil with a paper towel.
Allow the soil to absorb into the
paper towel until no more can be
removed.
For solid dry soils: remove as
much as possible and then
vacuum.
To clean:
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white
cloth with water or club soda.
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess
moisture.3. Start on the outside edge of the
soil and gently rub toward the
center. Continue cleaning, using
a clean area of the cloth each
time it becomes soiled.
4. Continue to gently rub the soiled
area until the cleaning cloth
remains clean.
5. If the soil is not completely
removed, use a mild soap
solution and repeat the cleaning
process that was used with plain
water.
If any of the soil remains, a
commercial fabric cleaner or spot
lifter may be necessary. When a
commercial upholstery cleaner or
spot lifter is to be used, test a small
hidden area for colorfastness rst.
If the locally cleaned area gives any
impression that a ring formation may
result, clean the entire surface.
After the cleaning process has been
completed, a paper towel can be
used to blot excess moisture
from the fabric or carpet.
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MaintenanceI—Use
Maintenance Iif the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message
displays within 10 months since the
vehicle was purchased or
Maintenance IIwas performed. Maintenance
II—Use
Maintenance IIif the previous
service performed was
Maintenance I. Always use
Maintenance IIwhenever the message displays 10 months or
more since the last service or if the
message has not come on at all for
one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service
MaintenanceIMaintenance II
Change engine oil and lter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life
system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-15 .An Emission Control
Service. ••
Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). ••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17 .See footnote (l). •
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-52 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month
on page 6-10. ••
6-4 Maintenance Schedule
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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the
correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire, if the vehicle
has one. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-45.Ifthe
vehicle has a spare tire, check to
make sure it is stored securely. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-70.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for
high mileage highway drivers prior to
the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for
wear and, if necessary, rotate the
tires. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-52.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-27.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in
each gear. The vehicle should
start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts
in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control System Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-27.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the
ignition to ON/RUN, but do not
start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
6-10 Maintenance Schedule
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High Voltage Devices and
Wiring.............................5-91
Highbeam On Light..............3-43
Highway Hypnosis................4-13
Hill and Mountain Roads.......4-14
Hood
Checking Things Under.....5-10
Release..........................5-11
Horn .................................... 3-5
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................1-18
I
Ignition Positions..................2-20
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................1-30
Ination - Tire Pressure.........5-45
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-13
Cluster............................3-31
Overview........................... 3-4
Storage Area....................2-50
Introduction........................... 6-1
J
Jump Starting......................5-30
K
Keyless Entry, Remote
Operation.......................... 2-4
Keyless Entry System............ 2-3
Keys.................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall..........5-40
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator.........3-39
Lamps
Courtesy.........................3-13
Dome .............................3-14
Dome Lamp Override........3-14
License Plate...................5-37
Reading..........................3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt................1-23
LATCH System for
Child Restraints................1-37
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide.............2-10
Liftgate, Power....................2-11
Lighting
Delayed Entry..................3-14
Delayed Exit....................3-15
Entry..............................3-14
Parade Dimming...............3-15Lights
Airbag Readiness.............3-33
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning..............3-37
Brake System Warning......3-36
Charging System..............3-35
Cruise Control..................3-43
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning.....3-38
Exterior Lamps.................3-11
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
Fog Lamp ........................3-43
Highbeam On...................3-43
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
Oil Pressure.....................3-42
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator.......................3-34
Safety Belt Reminders.......3-32
Security...........................3-43
StabiliTrak
®Indicator.........3-37
Tire Pressure...................3-39
Tow/Haul Mode................3-43
Loading Your Vehicle............4-18
Locks
Delayed Locking................. 2-8
Door ................................. 2-8
Lockout Protection.............. 2-9
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Locks (cont.)
Power Door ....................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.................... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks..... 2-9
Loss of Control....................4-10
Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children...........1-37
Luggage Carrier...................2-52
Lumbar
Manual Controls................. 1-4
Power Controls.................. 1-5
M
Maintenance
Footnotes.......................... 6-7
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services........................ 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill................ 6-9
At Least Once a Month.....6-10
At Least Once a Year.......6-10
Maintenance Record.........6-16
Maintenance
Replacement Parts.........6-14
Maintenance Requirements . . . 6-1Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Owner Checks and
Services........................ 6-9
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants....................6-12
Scheduled Maintenance....... 6-3
Using............................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the
Environment................... 6-1
Malfunction Indicator Lamp....3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls......... 1-4
Manual Seats........................ 1-3
Memory Seat and Mirrors....... 1-6
Message
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-56
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview......................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror.....2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.......2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors......2-34
Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors.........................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors.......2-32
Park Tilt..........................2-34
MP3 ...........................3-92, 3-97
N
Navigation System, Privacy....7-18
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual.....3-103
Net
Convenience....................2-52
New Vehicle Break-In...........2-20
O
Odometer...........................3-32
Off-Road
Recovery.......................... 4-9
Oil
Engine............................5-13
Engine Oil Life System......5-15
Pressure Light..................3-42
Older Children, Restraints......1-28
Online Owner Center.............. 7-4
OnStar, Privacy....................7-18
OnStar
®System, see
OnStar®Manual...............2-42
Operation, Universal Home
Remote System................2-46
Outlet Adjustment.................3-27
Outlets
Accessory Power..............3-17
INDEX i-7
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