2010 SATURN AURA HYBRID bulb

In Brief........................................................... 1-1
Instrument Panel
........................................ 1-2
Initial Drive Information
............................... 1-3
Vehicle Features......................................1-17
Hybrid Features
.......................................1-22
Performance and Maintenance
...................1-24
Seats and Restraint System............................. 2-1
Head Restraints
......................................... 2-2
Front Seats
............................................... 2-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 2-9
Safety Belts.............................................2-11
Child Restraints
.......................................2-30
Airbag System.........................................2-56
Restraint System Check
............................2-73
Features and Controls..................................... 3-1
Keys........................................................ 3-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 3-9
Windows
.................................................3-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................3-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........3-21
Mirrors
....................................................3-35
Storage Areas
.........................................3-36
Sunroof..................................................3-37
Instrument Panel............................................. 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 4-3
Climate Controls......................................4-16Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........4-21
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................4-37
Audio System(s).......................................4-51
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 5-2
Towing
...................................................5-25
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 6-1
Service
..................................................... 6-3
Fuel
......................................................... 6-6
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............6-12
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................6-39
Bulb Replacement
....................................6-39
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........6-42
Tires
......................................................6-43
Appearance Care
.....................................6-73
Vehicle Identification
.................................6-81
Electrical System
......................................6-82
Capacities and Specifications
.....................6-92
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 7-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 7-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information........... 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................8-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........8-16
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
operates the following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change Signals
53:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
O:Exterior Lamp Control
Flash-to-Pass.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster flashes in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash
to signal a lane change. Hold it there until lane change
is complete.
The lever returns to its starting position when it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows flash
rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeFuses on page 6-83.
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This indicates that the engine is not receiving enough
oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some
other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately.
This light comes on briefly while turning on the ignition
as a check to show it is working. If it does not come
on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the
bulb. Have it fixed right away.
Security Light
For information regarding
this light and the vehicle’s
security system, see
Content Theft-Deterrent on
page 3-17.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light
comes on whenever the
cruise control is set.
The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.
SeeCruise Control on page 4-7for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps
are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4-5
for more information.
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Service............................................................6-3
Accessories and Modifications..........................6-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................6-4
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements.............................................6-4
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................6-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of the Vehicle.............................................6-5
Fuel................................................................6-6
Gasoline Octane............................................6-6
Gasoline Specifications....................................6-7
California Fuel...............................................6-7
Additives.......................................................6-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................6-8
Filling the Tank..............................................6-9
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................6-11
Checking Things Under the Hood....................6-12
Hood Release..............................................6-12
Engine Compartment Overview.......................6-14
Engine Oil...................................................6-15
Engine Oil Life System..................................6-18
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................6-20
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................6-22
Cooling System............................................6-22
Engine Coolant.............................................6-23
Engine Overheating.......................................6-28Windshield Washer Fluid................................6-30
Brakes........................................................6-31
Battery........................................................6-34
Jump Starting...............................................6-35
Headlamp Aiming...........................................6-39
Bulb Replacement..........................................6-39
Halogen Bulbs..............................................6-39
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps...................6-40
License Plate Lamp.....................................
.6-41
Replacement Bulbs.......................................6-42
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............6-42
Tires..............................................................6-43
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................6-44
Tire Terminology and Definitions.....................6-46
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................6-49
High-Speed Operation...................................6-50
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................6-51
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................6-52
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................6-55
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................6-57
Buying New Tires.........................................6-58
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................6-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................6-60
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................6-61
Wheel Replacement......................................6-62
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the caps over the positive (+) and
negative (−) terminals to their original positions.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the
low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming
drivers flash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim).
If the headlamps need to be re-aimed, it is
recommended that you take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer for service.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 6-42.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{WARNING:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions on the bulb package.
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5. Remove the taillamp assembly.
6. Remove the wiring harness from the taillamp
assembly by lifting the release tab.
7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it.
8. Pull the bulb from the socket.
9. Install a new bulb.
10. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall.
11. Reinstall the wiring harness and press down on the
release tab.
12. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and turn the three
wing nuts clockwise.
13. Reinstall the trunk trim and wing nuts.License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate lamp bulb:
1. Remove the license plate assembly by turning the
two screws counterclockwise.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward
through the fascia opening.
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3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Push the new bulb in and turn it clockwise to install.
5. Replace the license plate lamp by pushing it
through the fascia opening.
6. Turn the two screws that hold the license plate
lamp clockwise to reinstall.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp 921
License Plate Lamp and Rear
Sidemarker Lamp168
Turn Signal Lamp 3156
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Inspect the windshield wiper blades for wear or cracking.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 7-3.
To remove the wiper blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from
the windshield.
2. Push the release button.
3. Slide the blade forward.
4. Turn the blade toward you and continue to slide
forward to remove.
5. Install the new blade onto the arm connector and
make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the
locked position.
For the proper type and size, seeMaintenance
Replacement Parts on page 7-11.
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Arming the System.........................................3-17
Assistance Program, Roadside........................... 8-7
Audio System.........................................4-51, 4-69
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................4-80
Radio Reception..........................................4-82
Setting the Clock.........................................4-52
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................4-80
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............4-83
Audio System(s).............................................4-53
Auto Stop Mode.............................................4-36
Automatic Climate Control System.....................4-16
Automatic Engine Start/Stop.....................1-23, 3-24
Automatic Headlamp System............................4-12
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................6-22
Operation...................................................3-27
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................. 7-8
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................4-83
Battery..........................................................6-34
Electric Power Management..........................4-13
Run-Down Protection...................................4-14
Battery Replacement......................................... 3-6Belt Routing, Engine.......................................7-12
Blizzard Conditions..........................................5-18
Bluetooth Controls...........................................4-70
Bluetooth
®.....................................................4-69
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 5-5
Brake Adjustment............................................6-33
Brake Fluid....................................................6-31
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................6-33
Brake Wear...................................................6-32
Brakes..........................................................6-31
Antilock....................................................... 5-4
Parking......................................................3-29
Regenerative Braking...................................3-30
System Warning Light..................................4-27
Braking........................................................... 5-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 5-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................3-21
Bulb Replacement...........................................6-42
Halogen Bulbs............................................6-39
Headlamp Aiming........................................6-39
Headlamps.................................................6-39
License Plate Lamps....................................6-41
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................................6-40
Buying New Tires...........................................6-58
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