2009 SATURN OUTLOOK automatic transmission

Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (Ior II) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000
(40 000) 50,000
(80 000) 75,000
(120 000) 100,000
(160 000) 125,000
(200 000) 150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks. • •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components. • •••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17 .•••
Change automatic transmission uid
(severe service). See footnote (h). •••
Change automatic transmission uid
(normal service). •
All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change
transfer case uid (severe service).
See footnote (m). •••
All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change
transfer case uid (normal service). •
6-6 Maintenance Schedule
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(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear,
cracking, or contamination. Clean
the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper
blades that are worn or damaged.
See Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 5-38 and
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades on page 5-88 for more
information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt
reminder light and safety belt
assemblies are working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt
system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed
safety belts replaced. Also see
Checking the Restraint Systems
on page 1-61.(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood latch assemblies, secondary
latches, pivots, spring anchor
and release pawl, hood and door
hinges, rear folding seats, and
liftgate hinges. More frequent
lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will
make them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)A fluid loss in any vehicle
system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected
and repaired and the fluid level
checked. Add fluid if needed.(h)Change automatic transmission
fluid if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature regularly
reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer
towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police,
or delivery service.
(i)Drain, flush, and refill cooling
system. This service can be
complex; you should have your
dealer/retailer perform this service.
See Engine Coolant on page 5-19 for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and filler neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
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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.
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Ignition Transmission Lock
Check
While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition to
LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to
LOCK/OFF only when the shift
lever is in P (Park).
The ignition key should come out
only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if
service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park)
mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if
service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water
to ush any corrosive materials from
the underbody. Take care to clean
thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit, check the sealant
expiration date printed on the
instruction label of the kit at least
once a year. See your dealer/retailer
for a replacement canister.
Maintenance Schedule 6-11
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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Carrier Assembly — Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specication 9986115.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges and Rear Folding Seat Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518)
or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
Maintenance Schedule 6-13
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A
Accessories and
Modications...................... 5-3
Accessory Power.................2-21
Accessory Power Outlets......3-17
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....1-60
Additional Required Services,
Scheduled Maintenance....... 6-6
Additives, Fuel...................... 5-6
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................5-92
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.......5-17
Air Conditioning...................3-19
Airbag
Readiness Light................3-33
Airbag System.....................1-47
Adding Equipment to
Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-60
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?.....................1-53
Passenger Sensing
System........................1-55
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-60Airbag System (cont.)
What Makes an Airbag
Inate?........................1-52
What Will You See After
an Airbag Inates?........1-53
When Should an Airbag
Inate?........................1-51
Where Are the Airbags?.....1-49
Airbags
Passenger Status
Indicator.......................3-34
All-Wheel Drive....................5-35
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)
System............................. 4-8
Antilock Brake System (ABS).... 4-4
Warning Light...................3-37
Appearance Care
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . 5-89
Care of Safety Belts..........5-86
Chemical Paint Spotting.....5-90
Cleaning Exterior
Lamps/Lenses...............5-87
Fabric/Carpet...................5-85
Finish Care......................
5-87
Finish Damage.................5-90
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces....5-86Appearance Care (cont.)
Interior Cleaning...............5-84
Leather...........................5-86
Sheet Metal Damage........5-90
Tires...............................5-90
Underbody Maintenance....5-90
Washing Your Vehicle........5-87
Weatherstrips...................5-87
Windshield, Backglass,
and Wiper Blades..........5-88
Assistance Program,
Roadside.......................... 7-6
Audio System......................3-74
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls.....................3-125
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation
Manual.......................3-103
Setting the Clock..............3-74
Audio System(s)..................3-75
Audio Systems
Radio Reception.............3-126
Rear Seat (RSA).............3-123
Theft-Deterrent Feature....3-125
Automatic Transmission
Fluid...............................5-18
Operation........................2-24
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner............5-17
Finish Damage....................5-90
Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 3-5
Flash-to-Pass........................ 3-7
Flat Tire..............................5-61
Flat Tire, Changing...............5-70
Flat Tire, Storing..................5-80
Floor Mats..........................2-51
Fluid
Automatic Transmission.....5-18
Power Steering.................5-25
Windshield Washer...........5-26
Fog Lamp
Fog ................................3-13
Fog Lamp Light...................3-43
Fuel..................................... 5-5
Additives........................... 5-6
California Fuel................... 5-6
Economy Driving................ 4-1
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container.....................5-10
Filling the Tank.................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.... 5-7Fuel (cont.)
Gage ..............................3-44
Gasoline Octane................ 5-5
Gasoline Specications........ 5-5
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-92
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................5-92
Underhood Fuse Block......5-94
Windshield Wiper..............5-92
G
Gage
Speedometer...................3-32
Tachometer......................3-32
Voltmeter Gage................3-35
Gages
Engine Coolant
Temperature.................3-38
Fuel................................3-44
Garage Door Opener............2-45
Gasoline
Octane............................. 5-5
Specications..................... 5-5Glove Box...........................2-50
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program............................ 7-6
H
Halogen Bulbs.....................5-36
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 3-5
Head Restraints..................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming ............................5-35
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.............5-35
Daytime Running
Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.........3-12
Delayed..........................3-12
Exterior Lamps.................3-11
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting...............5-36
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
Heated Seats........................ 1-5
Heater................................3-19
Engine Coolant.................2-23
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat...... 1-3
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Theft-Deterrent Feature.......3-125
Theft-Deterrent Systems........2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer...................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation.....2-18
Third-Row Seats..................1-12
Tilt Wheel............................. 3-6
Time, Setting.......................3-74
Tire
Pressure Light..................3-39
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit................5-70
Tires..................................5-39
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning......................5-89
Buying New Tires.............5-54
Chains............................5-60
Changing a Flat Tire.........5-70
Cleaning..........................5-90
Compact Spare................5-83
Different Size...................5-56
If a Tire Goes Flat............5-61
Ination - Tire Pressure.....5-45Tires (cont.)
Inspection and Rotation.....5-52
Installing the Spare Tire.....5-74
Pressure Monitor
Operation.....................5-48
Pressure Monitor System....5-46
Removing the Flat Tire......5-74
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools.....................5-71
Sealant and
Compressor Kit.............5-62
Secondary Latch System....5-78
Sidewall Labeling..............5-40
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools.....................5-80
Terminology and
Denitions....................5-42
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.......................5-57
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance.................5-58
Wheel Replacement..........5-59
When It Is Time for
New Tires....................5-54
Tow/Haul Mode ....................2-26
Tow/Haul Mode Light............3-43Towing
Recreational Vehicle..........4-22
Towing a Trailer................4-26
Your Vehicle.....................4-22
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System............ 4-5
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic................5-18
Transmission Operation,
Automatic........................2-24
Transportation, Courtesy......... 7-9
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals............................. 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................ 3-6
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)..................2-34
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading...........................5-57
Universal Home Remote
System...........................2-45
Operation........................2-46
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