2005 Saturn L Series Owners Manual

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Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, Remote Keyless Entry System The remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: • Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. See “Battery Replacement” and “Resynchronization” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4. • If you are still having trouble, see your Saturn retailer or authorized service provider for service. 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors or the trunk from about 26 feet (8 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Q (Lock): Press this button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors. This also arms the theft-deterrent system. See “Theft-Deterrent System” following for information on arming the theft-deterrent system. Your vehicle can be programmed so that the parking lamps will ﬂash and/or the horn will sound when you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. See your retailer for more information on programming this feature. 2-4 K (Unlock): Press this button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This also disarms the theft-deterrent system. See “Theft-Deterrent System” following for information on disarming the theft-deterrent system. Press the button again within 5 seconds to unlock the rest of the doors. L(Panic Alarm): Press the button with the horn symbol when the ignition is turned off. The horn will sound and the parking lamps and dome lamp will ﬂash for up to two minutes. To stop the panic alarm, press this button again. V (Trunk): Press this button to open the trunk or liftgate. The trunk or liftgate will not open when this button is pressed if the vehicle is moving. Theft-Deterrent System The remote keyless entry transmitter is used to arm/disarm the theft-deterrent system. Your vehicle’s theft-deterrent system can be programmed to three different modes. Active Arming: The system will arm when the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. The system will disarm when the unlock button is pressed. Passive Arming: The system will arm itself one minute after the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door has been opened and closed. If the lock button on the transmitter is pressed before the minute has passed, the system will arm immediately. The system will disarm when the unlock button is pressed. Security System Disable: The system will not arm. To change the mode that your vehicle is programmed to, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC. 2. Press the panic alarm button on the transmitter slowly four times within ﬁve seconds. 3. You must complete one of the following within three seconds to change the mode. • To select the active arming mode, press the lock button on the transmitter. • To select the passive arming mode, press the trunk release button on the transmitter. • To select the security system disable mode, press the unlock button on the transmitter. A chime will sound once the mode has been selected. If you accidentally set off the alarm when entering/exiting the vehicle, you can shut it off by pressing any button on the remote keyless entry transmitter other than the panic alarm button. If you hear three horn chirps when you press the unlock button on the transmitter, that means the vehicle’s alarm was triggered while you were away. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. 2-5 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 1. Use a ﬂat thin object to pry open the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil or similar object to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate. 4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter. 5. Check the operation of the transmitter. If the transmitter does not work, try synchronizing your transmitter with your receiver. See “Resynchronization” for more information. Resynchronization This is used to keep the transmitter of the vehicle communicating with the receiver of the vehicle. Resynchronization may be required due to the security method used by this system. Your vehicle has an automatic resynchronization function built into the system. If your transmitter is not working properly and you have to manually resynchronize, press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time for seven seconds while you are near your vehicle. The doors will lock or unlock, depending on their starting position. If they do not, contact your retailer for service. 2-6 Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:127) Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. (cid:127) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. (cid:127) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, you can use your door key to lock or unlock a front door. To manually lock or unlock the door from the inside, move the door lock pin on the door down or up. The unlocked door indicator on the door pin will be hidden when the door is locked. 2-7 Power Door Locks Press the bottom half of the switch on either front door to lock all of the doors. Push the top half of the switch to unlock all of the doors. The unlocked door indicators on the manual door lock pins will be hidden when the doors are locked. Delayed Locking A chime will sound three times to indicate a door is open when you try to lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch. The doors will not lock, and the theft-deterrent system will not arm until all the doors are closed and ﬁve seconds have passed. 2-8 The delayed locking feature can be overridden by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, or the door lock switch, a second time. The doors will lock immediately and when all doors are closed the theft-deterrent system will arm after 30 seconds. To get the horn to chirp if a door was open during the arming process, you must press the lock button on your transmitter twice after the doors are closed. Programmable Automatic Door Locks With this feature, all the doors will lock as the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P) if the ignition key is in RUN and all doors are closed. The doors will automatically lock if the vehicle is going faster than 3 mph (5 km/h). In the following two situations, when a door is opened, all doors will lock again: • The brake pedal is applied, a door is opened and then closed, and the brake pedal is released. • A door is opened and closed without the brake pedal applied while the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h). When programmed, all doors will unlock when the key is removed from the ignition. The programmable unlocking feature can be programmed on or off by turning the ignition key to RUN and pressing the unlock power door lock switch for eight seconds. The horn will chirp once when this feature is on and will chirp twice when it is off. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to access them. To set the secondary locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the lock next to the rear door security lock label and turn it clockwise for the driver’s side and counterclockwise for the passenger’s side. 2. Close the door. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Insert the key into the slot next to the rear door security lock label and turn it counterclockwise for the driver’s side and clockwise for the passenger’s side. Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will lock and only the driver’s door will unlock. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle. 2-9 Trunk Lid Release To open the trunk from inside your vehicle, push the trunk release button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. To open the trunk from outside of your vehicle you may either insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn the key clockwise, or press the trunk release button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Your trunk release button will not function if the vehicle is moving. Trunk {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: (cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-25. 2-10 (cid:127) Emergency Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the bottom edge of the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid. Pull the t-shaped trunk release handle straight back to open the trunk from the inside. Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk, you can order a trap-resistant trunk kit from your retailer. This kit includes: • A modiﬁed trunk latch. • A lighted release handle. See your retailer for additional information. 2-11 Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-12 Manual Windows If your vehicle has manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows The power windows can operate only when the ignition key is to RUN or ACC. A rear window switch is located on each rear door. Press the bottom half of the switch to open the window and the top to close it. Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature that is labeled AUTO. Press the switch all the way down and hold it there momentarily, and the driver’s window will go all the way down. To stop the automatic function, lift the switch all the way up and release it. The switches are located on each side of the shift lever on the console. To open a window press the switch down and to close a window, lift up. 2-13 Window Lock Out The driver’s window controls also include a lock-out switch. Press the window lock switch to the left to stop rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on. Press the right side of the window lock button to return to normal window operation. Sun Visors To block out glare swing the visors down or to the side. Visor Vanity Mirrors Your vehicle has covered visor vanity mirrors. Some models have illuminated visor vanity mirrors for the driver only or for the driver and right front passenger. When you lift the cover the light will automatically come on, even when the ignition is off. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Passlock® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock® theft-deterrent system. This light is located on the instrument panel cluster and will come on for the Passlock® theft-deterent system. Passlock® is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled. 2-14 During normal operation, the security light will go off approximately ﬁve seconds after the key is turned to RUN following an engine start. If the engine stalls and the security light ﬂashes, wait until the light stops ﬂashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine is running and the security light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced by your retailer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock® at this time. You may also want to check the fuses, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-83. See your retailer for service. Also, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5 for more information. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:127) Do not drive at any one speed — fast or slow — for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. (cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. (cid:127) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-40 for more information. 2-15 ACC (Accessory): This is the position in which you can operate your electrical accessories. With the key in this position, the ignition and automatic transaxle will unlock. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed. RUN: This is the position for driving to which the switch returns after you start the engine and release the switch. The switch stays in RUN when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster messages and warning lights. START: This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to four positions. OFF: This is the only position from which you can remove the key. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is in all the way. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-16 Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, hold your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until the engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When your engine has run for about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not race your engine when it is cold. If the weather is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing. This time keep the pedal down for ﬁve or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. 2-17 {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-23. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are several positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. 2-18 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever — push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-24. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not racing when shifting your vehicle. 2-19 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transaxle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator all the way down. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and THIRD (3) for higher speeds. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): • When driving on hilly, winding roads. • When going down a steep hill. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle. Also, shifting into SECOND (2) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can cause damage. Drive in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) instead of SECOND (2). FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. 2-20 Shift Lock Release If you ever hold the brake pedal down, but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the key. 3. Lift up and forward to disengage. 4. While maintaining brake application, pull up and hold the white lever and then move the shift lever into the desired gear position. 5. Have the vehicle ﬁxed as soon as possible. 2. Carefully pry the shift lock override cover from the ﬂoor shift console. 2-21 Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your foot and pull up on the parking brake lever located between the seats. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever. Hold the button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. 2-22 Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-23 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-23. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-18. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P), while pressing the button on the shift lever and maintaining brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have your vehicle ﬁxed as soon as you can. 2-24 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. 2-25 {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-23. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-25. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-26. 2-26 Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has this mirror, while sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind the vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment, located at the bottom of the mirror, allows adjustment to lessen glare from the lamps behind you. Pull the lever for daytime use; push it for night use. Outside Remote Control Mirror If the vehicle has this feature, adjust the driver’s side outside mirror to the desired direction by moving the control, located on the driver’s door. To adjust the passenger’s side outside mirror, move the control located on the passenger’s door. Adjust each mirror so that the driver can see the side of the vehicle and the area beside and behind it. If the vehicle has this feature, the outside power mirror control is located on the driver’s door. Use the selector switch located above the round touch pad to choose either the driver’s or passenger’s outside mirror. To adjust the mirror press the round touch pad in the desired direction. Adjust each mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area beside and behind it are visible while sitting in a comfortable driving position. 2-27 Outside Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things appear farther away than they really are. Outside Heated Mirrors When the rear window defogger is turned on, it also warms both outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow, or condensation. See Climate Control System on page 3-18. Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box has a light inside. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle is equipped with a center console. To open the console’s storage area, pull up on the latch located in the front of the console lid. 2-28 Assist Handles A handle above the front passenger’s door and both rear doors can be used when getting in and out of your vehicle. The assist handle provides assistance, but should not be used to support all or even a substantial portion of a person’s weight. Sunroof To open the sunroof three-quarters of the way, press and hold the SLIDE portion of the switch. To open the sunroof all the way, press and hold the SLIDE portion of the switch again. To close the sunroof, press and hold the TILT portion of the switch. To place the sunroof in the vent position when the sunroof is closed, press and hold the TILT portion of the switch. The rear of the sunroof will be raised to provide ventilation. To close the sunroof from the vent position, press and hold the SLIDE portion of the switch. If your vehicle has this feature, the switch will be located above your rearview mirror. Your ignition key must be in the RUN or ACC position to operate the sunroof. 2-29 ✍ NOTES 2-30 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Washer .........................................3-8 Windshield Wiper Lever ...................................3-9 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Headlamps ..................................................3-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-13 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-14 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-15 Dome Lamp .................................................3-16 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-16 Map Lamps .................................................3-16 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-16 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-16 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-17 Climate Controls ............................................3-18 Climate Control System .................................3-18 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-20 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-21 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-23 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-24 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-24 Tachometer .................................................3-25 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-25 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-26 Battery Warning Light ....................................3-27 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-28 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-29 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-30 Low Coolant Warning Light ............................3-30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-31 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-33 Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-34 Security Light ...............................................3-34 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Reduced Engine Power Light .........................3-35 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-35 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ...........................................3-35 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....................3-36 Trunk Ajar Light ............................................3-36 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-36 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-36 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-37 Audio System(s) .............................................3-38 Setting the Time ...........................................3-38 Radio with CD ..............................................3-39 Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-43 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................3-52 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-58 Radio Reception ...........................................3-61 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .................3-61 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .........................3-62 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...................3-62 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-62 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. D. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-23. F. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wiper Lever on page 3-9. G. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 3-15. H. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. I. Traction Control. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-29. J. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-38. K. Trunk Release Button/Dimmer Switch. See Trunk on page 2-10 and Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-15. L. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-11. M. Climate Control. See Climate Control System on page 3-18. N. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-18. O. Power Windows. See Power Windows on page 2-13. P. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-28. 3-5 Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever. Then, move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals • Headlamps • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer • Flash-to-Pass Feature Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a downward (for left) position. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete the lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-83 and for burned-out bulbs. 3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way towards you. Then release it. Windshield Washer {CAUTION: When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to operate the windshield wipers. Washer ﬂuid will squirt onto the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, pull the lever toward you and hold it there. 3-8 Windshield Wiper Lever The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers. 8: Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original position. For more cycles, hold the lever down before releasing it. 9: Put the lever in this position to turn off the wipers. &: Put the lever in this position to set a delay between wipes. Turn the band on the lever to set the length of the delay (1, 2, or 3). OO: Put the lever in this position for slow, steady wiping cycles. OOOO: Put the lever in this position for rapid wiping cycles. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 3-9 Cruise Control The buttons for the cruise control are located on the steering wheel. IO(Cruise On/Off): Push this button to turn the system on and off. IS (Resume/Accelerate): Push this button to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or to accelerate when cruise is already active. – (Set/Coast): Press this button to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. 3-10 With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Press the cruise on/off button. The indicator light will come on brieﬂy. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the set/coast button. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the cruise control resume/accelerate button. You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the resume/accelerate button the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the button or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, do not hold the resume/accelerate button. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set/coast button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. • Press the resume/accelerate button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, press the button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 3-11 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: • Press set/coast button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set/coast button. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Applying the brake or shifting into a lower gear will take you out of cruise control. If you need to apply the brake or shift to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhill slope, you may not want to attempt to use your cruise control feature. Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. Stepping on the brake will end the current cruise control session only. Press the cruise on/off button to turn off the system completely. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-12 Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever. O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has the following four positions: AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights 53 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: • The ignition is on, • the exterior lamp band is in the AUTO position, • the transaxle is not in PARK (P), • the light sensor determines it is daytime, and • the parking brake is released. 3-13 When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. When you turn the exterior lamp band to the headlamp position, your low-beam headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will go off, and your low-beam headlamps will come on to the reduced brightness. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, move the shift lever to PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you move the shift lever out of PARK (P). As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the headlamps will come on automatically. Your vehicle has a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when you don’t need them. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. 3-14 Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The button for your fog lamps is located in the instrument panel above the radio. The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on or off. When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on. A light on the button will come on when the fog lamps are actually on. Fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps come on. When the high-beam headlamps go off, the fog lamps will come on again. Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights or down to dim them. 3-15 Dome Lamp The dome lamp switch has three positions. ON: The lamp will stay on as long as the switch is in this position. DOOR: The lamp will come on when a door is opened. See “Entry Lighting” for more information. OFF: The lamp will not come on as long as the switch is in this position. Entry Lighting If the dome lamp is in the DOOR position, the lamps inside your vehicle will come on when any door is opened. In addition, the light will come on when the remote keyless entry unlock button is pressed. It will stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened. After the door is opened the light will remain on and stay on for 20 seconds after the doors are closed, or until you put the key in the ignition and turn the key to RUN. The light will then gradually dim until it is no longer lit. Map Lamps Your vehicle may have map lamps on the rearview mirror. Press the button next to the lamp to turn it on and off. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power outlets are located in the front and rear of the center console. To use the outlet, remove the cover. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. 3-16 Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use anything other than the cigarette lighter in the heating element. To remove the ashtray, lift it straight up. To reinstall it, press the ashtray down ﬁrmly until it is fully seated. Notice: in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. If you put papers or other ﬂammable items 3-17 Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation To change the current mode, turn the right knob to select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. 3-18 ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the side windows. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. A (Fan): Turn the knob in the center of the system clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be on to run the air-conditioning compressor. Temperature Control: Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. ? (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The air-conditioning compressor comes on. The recirculation mode can be used with vent, bi-level, or ﬂoor modes, but it cannot be used with the defog or defrost modes. When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the system will automatically move from recirculation to outside air. When you move the mode knob back to another mode, the system will move back into recirculation. When the car is turned off and back on the system will default to outside air automatically. AC (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Select A/C. 4. Select the recirculation mode. 5. Select the coolest temperature. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. - (Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and half to the ﬂoor outlets with a small amount directed to the side windows. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation automatically and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 3-19 Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. 1 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle and run the air-conditioning compressor. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light above the button will come on to let your know that the rear window defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately seven minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. If your vehicle has heated outside mirrors, the mirrors will also heat when the rear defogger is on. See Outside Heated Mirrors on page 2-28 for more information. 3-20 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the Climate Control System. Like your engine’s air cleaner/ﬁlter, it may need to be changed periodically to insure system performance. For information on how often to change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. For the type of ﬁlter to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the following steps: 1. Open the hood. Locate the passenger compartment air ﬁler access panel. 2. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger’s side of the vehicle halfway to center. 3. Use a tool to open the passenger compartment air ﬁlter access door. 4. Remove any leaves or other debris from the ﬁlter area. 3-21 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. 5. Release the two locking tabs and pull the ﬁlter out. 6. Reverse the steps to install the new air ﬁlter. 3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. 3-23 Trip Odometer Your trip odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the trip/reset button on the speedometer for about two seconds. Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done. If it can’t, it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. If the mileage is unknown, the label should then indicate “previous mileage unknown”. 3-24 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). The maximum rpm is limited in PARK (P) and NEUTRAL (N) to 4000 rpm by the vehicle’s computer. This is to prevent engine damage. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 3-25 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-46. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-26 Battery Warning Light The battery warning light will come on brieﬂy as a check, when you turn on the ignition. Then it should go out when the engine is started. If the brake system warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. The BRAKE light is located in the instrument panel cluster. If the light does not come on when you start your vehicle, have your vehicle serviced right away. This condition may indicate your battery warning light is not functioning properly. If this light comes on while you are driving, be sure to turn off accessories such as the radio and climate control system. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. When the ignition is on, the BRAKE light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. A chime will also sound if the parking brake is not fully released and the vehicle is moving. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. The BRAKE light will also come on to indicate a low brake ﬂuid level. See Brakes on page 5-33 for more information. 3-27 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-37. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light will come on brieﬂy, as a check, when you start your vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced so that the light works properly when it needs to. 3-28 The ABS light is located in the instrument panel cluster, to the left of the engine coolant temperature gage. If the light stays on longer than a few seconds after you start your engine, or comes on and stays on while you are driving, try resetting the system. To reset the system, do the following: 1. If you are driving, pull over when it is safe to do so. 2. Be sure the vehicle is in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the ignition. 4. Then restart the engine. If the light remains on after resetting the system or comes on again while driving, your vehicle needs service. If the ABS light is on, but the regular brake system warning light is not on, you do not have anti-lock brakes, but you still have regular brakes. Have your vehicle serviced right away. If both brake lights are on, you do not have anti-lock brakes, and there’s a problem with your regular brakes as well. Have your vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-37. Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The Traction Control System (TCS) light will come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. The roads may be slippery if this light comes on. Adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops limiting wheel spin. This light should also come on for a few seconds when you start your vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced. If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause your vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23. Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be covered by your warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. This light will also come on when starting your vehicle. If it doesn’t, have your vehicle serviced. 3-29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light This gage measures the temperature of the vehicle’s engine. If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. A temperature indicator light will turn on and a chime will sound. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, and the temperature indicator light comes on, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. This light comes on brieﬂy when you turn your ignition on. If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level in your vehicle is low. If the light is on along with an overheat warning, you may have a serious overheating problem. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30. Notice: Driving with the low coolant warning light on could cause your vehicle to overheat. See “Engine Overheating” under Engine Coolant on page 5-20. Your vehicle could be damaged and the damages might not be covered by your warranty. See Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for information on what to do. Your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. 3-30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. If you keep driving your vehicle with this Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. • Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. 3-31 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your retailer for service as soon as possible. 3-32 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your retailer can check the vehicle. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately. 3-33 The oil light may also come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Change Engine Oil Light If this light comes on and stays on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and/or Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information. Security Light Your vehicle is equipped with a Passlock® theft-deterrent system. With this system, the security light will ﬂash as you open the door if your ignition is off. For more information, see Passlock® on page 2-14. 3-34 Reduced Engine Power Light Highbeam On Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you start the engine. This light will illuminate when the headlamp high beams are in use. This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. Stop the vehicle and turn off the ignition. Wait for 10 seconds and restart your vehicle. This may correct the condition. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced. The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays on, see your retailer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light is located on the instrument panel cluster. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-13 for further information. 3-35 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on when your vehicle is low on windshield washer ﬂuid. This light will come on if you have certain non-emission related vehicle problems. For more information, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-32. Trunk Ajar Light Take your vehicle in for service as soon as possible. Fuel Gage If this light comes on, your trunk or liftgate is ajar. Try closing the trunk or liftgate again. Never drive with the trunk or liftgate open. When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. 3-36 Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. This light also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. When you add fuel the light should go off. If it doesn’t, have your vehicle serviced. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light will come on. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-37 for more information. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. • The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. • The gage takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and will go back to empty

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2005 Saturn L Series Owners Manual