2010 SATURN AURA engine coolant

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 6-17.
Engine
Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-25.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in
Canada 88862807).
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic
Power
Steering
System
(if equipped)GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate 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 HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 109435474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518)
or Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
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C
Calibration.....................................................3-33
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 6-4
Warning....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel.................................................. 6-6
Call Waiting...................................................4-76
Calling for Assistance........................................ 8-6
Canadian Owners............................................... iii
Canceling a Remote Start.................................. 1-5
Capacities and Specifications..........................6-105
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................3-30
Trunk.........................................................3-11
Winter Driving.............................................5-16
Care of
Safety Belts................................................6-91
Care of CDs ..................................................4-59
Care of the CD Player.....................................4-59
CD Messages................................................4-59
CD, MP3 .......................................................4-61
Cellular Phone Usage......................................4-83
Center Console Storage...................................3-41
Certification Label...........................................5-22
Chains, Tire...................................................6-65
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing................5-33
Charging System Light....................................4-30Check
Engine Lamp..............................................4-34
Check Engine Light.........................................4-34
Checking Coolant............................................6-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................6-17
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-12
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................6-95
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................2-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........2-44
Older Children.............................................2-32
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................2-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................2-54
Systems.....................................................2-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................2-42
Chime Level Adjustment..................................4-84
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-94
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................6-92
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-90
Finish Care.................................................6-92
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-91
Interior.......................................................6-89
Leather......................................................6-91
Tires..........................................................6-94
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Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-95
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-92
Weatherstrips..............................................6-92
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-93
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................3-32
Clearing the System........................................4-78
Climate Control System...................................4-16
Outlet Adjustment........................................4-23
Climate Control Systems
Automatic...................................................4-19
Climate Controls.............................................1-13
Clock, Setting.................................................4-51
Cold Temperature Operation.............................6-19
Collision Damage Repair..................................8-10
Collision Parts................................................8-10
Compact Spare Tire........................................6-88
Compass.......................................................3-33
Compass Calibration.......................................3-33
Compass Operation.........................................3-33
Compass Variance..........................................3-33
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant............................6-67
Configurations for Use of Child Restraints..........2-43
Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod
®.......4-64
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................3-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 5-3
Convenience Net............................................3-42Coolant
Engine.......................................................6-25
Engine Temperature Gage............................4-33
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................4-33
Cooling System..............................................6-24
Courtesy Transportation Program........................ 8-9
Coverage........................................................ 8-7
Cruise Control.................................................. 4-7
Light..........................................................4-38
Cupholders....................................................3-41
Customer Assistance......................................... 8-5
Offices......................................................... 8-5
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................... 8-5
Customer Information
Service Publications Ordering Information........8-14
Customer Satisfaction Procedure........................ 8-2
D
Damage Repair, Collision.................................8-10
Data Recorders, Event....................................8-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................4-11
Defensive Driving............................................. 5-2
Delayed Headlamps........................................4-11
Delayed Locking............................................... 3-9
Deleting Name Tags........................................4-73
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Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key®III+...........................................3-17
Electronic Stability Control................................. 5-5
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light...........4-32
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................3-12
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................4-36
Ending a Call.................................................4-76
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-21
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........4-34
Compartment Overview................................6-14
Coolant......................................................6-25
Coolant Heater............................................3-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................4-33
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................4-33
Cooling System...........................................6-24
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-12
Exhaust.....................................................3-30
Oil .............................................................6-17
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........6-30
Overheating................................................6-28
Starting......................................................3-20
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................5-33
Engine Identification........................................6-96
Engine Oil
Life System................................................6-20
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes...........6-20Entering Personalization Menu..........................4-46
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................4-13
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons...........3-40
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-16
Exiting Personalization Menu............................4-50
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature...................3-15
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override.................3-15
Express-Down Window....................................3-14
Express-Up Window........................................3-14
Extender, Safety Belt
.......................................2-31
Exterior Mirrors...............................................1-10
F
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
Industry and Science Canada........................6-54
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-21
Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite
Radio Service Only).....................................4-56
Finding a Station............................................4-53
Finish Damage...............................................6-95
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 4-3
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire........................................................6-66
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................6-74
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................6-84
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Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-23
Power Steering...........................................6-30
Windshield Washer......................................6-32
FM Stereo.....................................................4-83
Tire Size.......................................................6-47
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................4-12
Folding Rear Seat...........................................2-10
Following Distance..........................................5-31
Format..........................................................4-61
Fuel............................................................... 6-5
Additives...................................................... 6-7
California Fuel.............................................. 6-6
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 6-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-12
Filling the Tank...........................................6-10
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 6-9
Gage .........................................................4-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 6-6
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 6-6
Fuel Economy
Driving for Better.........................................1-23
Fuses...........................................................6-97
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................6-100
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-97
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................6-102
Windshield Wiper.........................................6-96G
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................4-33
Fuel..........................................................4-38
Speedometer..............................................4-26
Tachometer.................................................4-26
Trip Odometer.............................................4-26
Garage Door Opener.......................................3-34
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 6-6
Specifications............................................... 6-6
Glove Box.....................................................3-41
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 8-6
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................6-41
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 4-3
Head Restraints............................................... 2-2
Headlamps....................................................4-10
Aiming .......................................................6-40
Bulb Replacement.......................................6-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................4-11
Delayed.....................................................4-11
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
On Reminder..............................................4-10
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Headlamps Off in Park....................................4-10
Headphones...................................................4-80
Heated Seats................................................... 2-6
Heated Seats (If Equipped)................................ 1-8
Heater...........................................................4-16
Engine Coolant...........................................3-22
Highbeam On Light.........................................4-38
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................6-52
Highway Hypnosis...........................................5-14
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................5-15
Hitches..........................................................5-30
Hood
Checking Things Under................................6-12
Release.....................................................6-13
Horn ............................................................... 4-3
How OnStar Service Works..............................1-24
How the System Alarm is Activated...................3-16
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................6-27
How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank.........6-26
How to Check................................................6-52
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................6-31
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................3-17
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......6-22
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System...........6-21
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................3-17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................2-17
Hydraulic Power Steering................................... 5-9
Hydroplaning..................................................5-14I
If a Crash Occurs...........................................8-12
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment..............................................6-29
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment..............................................6-29
If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size
Occupant...................................................2-72
If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint......2-71
Ignition Positions.............................................3-19
Ignition Transmission Lock Check....................... 7-9
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............2-35
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................6-51
Information Modes..........................................4-40
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................4-13
Cluster.......................................................4-25
Insuring Your Vehicle.......................................8-11
Interior Mirror.................................................1-10
Introduction...................................................... 7-2
J
Jump Starting.................................................6-36
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Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System................................... 3-3
Keyless Entry System....................................... 3-3
Keys............................................................... 3-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................6-45
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL)................................4-11
Dome ........................................................4-13
License Plate..............................................6-43
Malfunction Indicator....................................4-34
Reading.....................................................4-13
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................2-25
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................2-44
Leaving After Parking on a Hill.........................5-33
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running......3-28
Lift Seat, Power............................................... 2-9
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................4-13
Parade Dimming..........................................4-13
Lights............................................................4-10
Airbag Readiness........................................4-28
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............4-31
Brake System Warning.................................4-30Lights (cont.)
Charging System.........................................4-30
Cruise Control.............................................4-38
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............4-33
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
Highbeam On.............................................4-38
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
Oil Pressure...............................................4-37
On Reminder..............................................4-10
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................4-29
Safety Belt Reminders..................................4-26
Security.....................................................4-37
Tire Pressure..............................................4-34
Loading a CD................................................4-57
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................5-19
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 3-9
Door ........................................................... 3-8
Lockout Protection.......................................3-10
Power Door .................................................. 3-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 3-9
Rear Door Security Locks
.............................3-10
Loss of Control...............................................5-11
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............2-44
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 2-5
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Tires.............................................................6-44
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................6-94
Buying New Tires........................................6-60
Chains.......................................................6-65
Changing a Flat Tire....................................6-74
Cleaning....................................................6-94
Compact Spare...........................................6-88
Different Size..............................................6-61
High-Speed Operation..................................6-52
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-66
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................6-51
Inspection and Rotation................................6-57
Installing the Spare Tire................................6-78
Pressure Light.............................................4-34
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-54
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-53
Removing the Flat Tire.................................6-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............6-76
Sealant and Compressor Kit.................6-67, 6-74
Sidewall Labeling.........................................6-45
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-84
Terminology and Definitions...........................6-48
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-63
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-59
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................3-22Torque Lock...................................................3-28
Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires....................5-30
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-24
Towing a Trailer..........................................5-27
Your Vehicle...............................................5-24
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message...............6-55
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
.......................6-56
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 5-7
Traction Control Operation................................. 5-8
Traction – AA, A, B, C.....................................6-62
Trailer Brakes.................................................5-30
Transferring a Call..........................................4-76
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................6-23
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................3-23
Transportation Options...................................... 8-9
Transportation Program, Courtesy....................... 8-9
Treadwear.....................................................6-62
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A.........6-62
Trip Odometer................................................4-26
Trunk............................................................3-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 4-4
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 4-4
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................5-32
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