2008 Saturn SKY Owners Manual

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to do errands, or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You might need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer/retailer. This schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-23. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information. {CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, see your dealer/retailer to have a qualiﬁed technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5-4. Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should have your dealer/retailer do these jobs. When you go to your dealer/retailer for your service needs, you will know that trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts. If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check it, and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer/retailer. 6-3 Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-41. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system. When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, it is recommended that your ﬁrst service be Maintenance I, your second service be Maintenance II, and that you alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. However, in some cases, Maintenance II may be required more often. Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed. Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I. Always use Maintenance II whenever the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the message has not come on at all for one year. 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. See footnote (h). Rotate tires and check inﬂation pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 and At Least Once a Month on page 6-9. Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine coolant and windshield washer ﬂuid levels. Add ﬂuid as needed. Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6-5 Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Additional Required Services 75,000 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. Change automatic transmission ﬂuid (severe service). See footnote (k). Change automatic transmission ﬂuid (normal service). Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (g). 6-6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with genuine parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-49 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5-89 for more information. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking the Restraint Systems on page 1-50. (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, and console door. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. (g) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. (h) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and ﬁller neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. 6-7 (j) A ﬂuid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if needed. (k) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery service. Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. It is important to check the engine oil At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Notice: regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to the engine not covered by your warranty. Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. 6-8 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer/retailer for service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway, and try to start the engine. The vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to the ﬂoor. If the vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down, contact your dealer/retailer for service. At Least Once a Month Tire Inspection and Inﬂation Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires for wear and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-56. At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 6-9 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. (cid:129) With an automatic transmission, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. (cid:129) With a manual transmission, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. It should only lock when turned to the right. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your dealer/retailer for service. 6-10 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 6-11 (cid:129) (cid:129) 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 Oil (2.4L L4 engine) Engine Oil (2.0L L4 engine) Engine 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, see Engine Oil on page 5-15. The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard can be identiﬁed with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. However, not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. For the proper viscosity, see Engine Oil on page 5-15. 6-12 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Windshield Washer Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24. Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021806, in Canada 89021807). DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Chassis Lubrication SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. With a complete drain and reﬁll add 4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part No. U.S. 1052358, in Canada 992694) where required. See Rear Axle on page 5-44. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). 6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Part Number ACDelco® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine 2.0L and 2.4L Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine Windshield Wiper Blade (Hook Type) Driver’s Side —16 inches (40 cm) Passenger’s Side — 22 inches (55 cm) 15925738 15287103 12605566 12617309 12598004 10344209 10344210 A3084C A3076C PF457G 41-108 41-103 — — 6-14 Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L and 2.4L L4 Engines 6-15 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 6-16 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-18 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ................................7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-6 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-7 Scheduling Service Appointments .....................7-9 Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-9 Collision Damage Repair ................................7-11 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..........................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ................................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ..................7-14 Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ................7-16 Event Data Recorders ...................................7-16 OnStar® ......................................................7-17 Navigation System ........................................7-17 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ..............7-17 7-1 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your retailer and to Saturn. Together we are committed to providing our customers with unparalleled service, before, during, and after the purchase of a Saturn vehicle, for total customer satisfaction. We call this the Saturn Difference. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle are resolved by your retailer’s sales or service departments. If, for any reason, your ownership experience falls below your expectations, we suggest you take the following action: STEP ONE: Contact the Retail Customer Assistance Liaison. Any member of the retail management team has the authority and the desire to resolve your concerns. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at this level. STEP TWO: Should you need additional assistance, in the U.S., contact the Saturn Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-553-6000. In Canada, contact the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-1999. A Saturn Customer Assistance Center team member will handle your call and assist in providing product and warranty information, the nearest retailer location, roadside assistance, brochures, literature and discuss any concerns you may have. We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: (cid:129) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). This 17-digit number can be found on the vehicle registration or title, on the upper driver side corner of the dash, or on your roadside assistance key card. The name of your selling and servicing retail facility. (cid:129) Vehicle delivery date and present mileage. (cid:129) Your daytime and evening phone numbers. When contacting Saturn, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a retailer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. 7-2 (cid:129) STEP THREE (U.S. Owners): Both Saturn and its retailers are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your Saturn vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, Saturn and its retailers offer the additional assistance of a neutral party through our voluntary participation in a mediation/ arbitration program called Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line. The BBB Auto Line Program is an out-of-court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. This program is available at no cost to you, our customer. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case is generally heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you can reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. Contact the BBB Auto Line Program by using the toll-free telephone number or by writing them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. Saturn Corporation reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. STEP THREE (Canadian Owners): General Motors Participation in the Mediation/Arbitration Program In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you ﬁle your complaint to the ﬁnal decision, should be completed in approximately 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. 7-3 For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively, you may call the Saturn Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-1999, or you may write to: Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 Your inquiry should be accompanied by your Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your Saturn ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: (cid:129) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:129) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. (cid:129) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. Find Saturn retailers for service nationwide. (cid:129) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. Refer to www.saturn.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle. 7-4 (cid:129) Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Saturn has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment in its Saturn Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing- or speech-impaired customer who has access to a TDD or to a conventional Text Telephone (TTY) can communicate with Saturn by dialing 1-800-TDD-6000. TTY users in Canada may dial 1-800-263-3830. My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: − My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your proﬁle, subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease. To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada section within www.gmcanada.com. 7-5 Customer Assistance Offices Saturn encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a customer wishes to write to Saturn, the letter should be addressed to: Saturn Customer Assistance Center 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Code 371-999-S24 Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 1-800-553-6000 1-800-833-6000 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000 In Canada, write to: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Ltd. CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-1999 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 7-6 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle such as hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit your Saturn retailer or call the Saturn Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-553-6000. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-6000. In Canada, customers may call the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-1999. TTY users in Canada may call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call 1-800-553-6000; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1-800-889-2438). For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Saturn vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Saturn Roadside Assistance Program. Who is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for coverage. Services Provided The following services are provided in the U.S. and Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever comes ﬁrst, and, in Canada only, up to a maximum of $100. Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station (approximately $5 Canada). In Canada, service to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels are not provided through this service. Lock-out Service: Lock-out service is covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if you have an active OnStar® subscription. To ensure security, the driver must present personal identiﬁcation before lock-out service is provided. In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required. (cid:129) Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash. Winch-out assistance is provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire in good condition, when equipped and properly inﬂated, is covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: A battery jump start is covered at no charge if the vehicle does not start. Trip Routing Service (Canada only): Upon request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, computer personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with helpful travel information pertaining to your trip. Please allow three weeks before your planned departure date. Trip routing requests are limited to six per calendar year. 7-7 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance (Canada only): In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement, while en route and over 250 kilometres from the original point of departure, you might qualify for trip interruption expense assistance. This assistance covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night), and (C) alternate ground transportation (maximum of $40/day). This beneﬁt is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair order are required. Once authorization has been given, your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance. (cid:129) Alternative Service (Canada only): There could be times when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance. Your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service, and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Calling for Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representatives: (cid:129) Your name, home address, and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle (cid:129) Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle (cid:129) Odometer reading, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and delivery date of the vehicle (cid:129) Description of the problem 7-8 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Towing and Road Service Exclusions Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating retailers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada) and extended powertrain warranty in both the U.S. and Canada. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. 7-9 Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Saturn helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your retailer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation. Retailers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the retailer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the retailer’s shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Saturn for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your retailer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. 7-10 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your retailer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/ provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every retailer. Please contact your retailer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate retailer personnel. Saturn reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. 7-11 Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:129) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against post-crash legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:129) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. 7-12 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the crash. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are drivable. (cid:129) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:129) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 7-13 (cid:129) Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying Saturn Corporation. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it could open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it could order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer or Saturn Corporation. To contact NHTSA, call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington D.C., 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify Saturn. Call 1-800-553-6000, or write: Saturn Corporation 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Drop 371-999-S24 Spring Hill, TN 37174-1500 In Canada, call 1-800-263-1999, or write: Saturn Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals A variety of publications are available to you. Saturn service manuals are written for trained technicians, and in some cases, specialized tools and equipment are necessary to complete certain repairs. However, the manuals are available to owners who either have the training, or wish to gain a greater understanding of the technical aspect of their Saturn. For additional publications information or to order publications in the United States, call toll free 1-800-2-SATURN or visit www.saturn-publications.com to order on-line. In Canada, Saturn service manuals are available by calling toll free 1-800-551-4123. Owner Publications Information on how to obtain product bulletins and as described below is applicable only in the ﬁfty U.S. states and the District of Columbia, and only for cars and light trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). Copies of individual bulletins are also at your participating Saturn retailer. You can ask to see them. In Canada, information relating to product service bulletins can be obtained by contacting your Saturn retailer. Service Bulletins Saturn regularly sends its retailers useful service bulletins about Saturn products. Saturn monitors product performance in the ﬁeld. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. You can get these bulletins, too. Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to ﬁx your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles. Your Saturn retailer or a qualiﬁed technician may have to determine if a speciﬁc bulletin applies to your vehicle. To order Saturn bulletins, call Saturn Publications at 1-800-2-SATURN or visit www.saturn-publications.com to order online. 7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your Saturn vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. 7-16 Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: (cid:129) How various systems in your vehicle were operating (cid:129) Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened (cid:129) How far, if at all, the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal (cid:129) How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Saturn will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of Saturn’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that Saturn collects or receives may also be used for Saturn research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle or vehicle owner. OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar® and you subscribe to the OnStar® services, please refer to the OnStar® Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-30 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in Saturn vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Saturn system containing personal information. 7-17 ✍ NOTES 7-18 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-3 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-48 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-94 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-21 Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-17 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-25 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-24 Airbag System ................................................ 1-36 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .................................................. 1-42 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-40 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-38 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ............................ 1-48 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-41 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-43 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-48 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-41 Antenna, Fixed Mast ....................................... 3-72 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...................................................... 3-72 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 4-4 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ................ 3-28 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-90 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-87 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-91 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-88 Convertible Top ........................................... 5-89 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-85 Finish Care ................................................. 5-88 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-91 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-86 Interior Cleaning .......................................... 5-84 Leather ...................................................... 5-86 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-91 Tires .......................................................... 5-91 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-91 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-92 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-87 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-87 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-89 Appointments, Scheduling Service ....................... 7-9 Ashtray ......................................................... 3-16 Audio System ................................................. 3-50 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-71 Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... 3-72 Radio Reception .......................................... 3-71 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-51 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-70 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-72 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-54 Automatic Door Lock ......................................... 2-7 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-23 Operation ................................................... 2-20 Battery .......................................................... 5-38 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-15 Brake Emergencies ................................................ 4-5 Brakes .......................................................... 5-35 System Warning Light .................................. 3-27 Braking ........................................................... 4-3 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-16 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-44 Back-Up Lamps ........................................... 5-47 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps ..... 5-46 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-45 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-44 Headlamps and Parking Lamps ..................... 5-45 License Plate Lamps .................................... 5-48 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-48 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ............................. 5-46 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-66 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ....... 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations ............................ 5-99 Carbon Monoxide ..................... 2-8, 2-27, 4-18, 4-28 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-87 CD, MP3 ....................................................... 3-64 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-33 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-72 Charging System Light .................................... 3-27 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-32 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-91 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-29 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-26 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-31 Older Children ............................................. 1-22 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-32 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-16 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-90 Convertible Top ........................................... 5-89 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-88 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-85 Finish Care ................................................. 5-88 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-86 Interior ....................................................... 5-84 Leather ...................................................... 5-86 Tires .......................................................... 5-91 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-91 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-87 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-87 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-89 Climate Control System ................................... 3-17 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-20 Clock ............................................................ 3-51 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-23 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-11 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ............................ 5-74 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-12 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-3 Convertible Top .............................................. 2-34 Coolant Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-30 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-30 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-26 Cooling System .............................................. 5-28 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-33 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-9 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-6 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn ................ 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-14 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-7 Service Publications Ordering Information .............................................. 7-15 D Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-14 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-7 Disc, MP3 ...................................................... 3-64 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Door Automatic Door Lock ..................................... 2-7 Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-7 Locks .......................................................... 2-6 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-6 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock .............. 2-7 Seat Height Adjuster ...................................... 1-2 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-38 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-38 DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-45 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-41 Driver Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-15 Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-16 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 4-16 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-17 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-15 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-22 Winter ........................................................ 4-18 EDR ............................................................. 7-16 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-94 Floor Console Fuse Block ............................. 5-95 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-94 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-94 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-94 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-96 Electronic Stability Control ................................. 4-8 Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light ........... 3-29 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-21 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-32 Coolant ...................................................... 5-24 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-30 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-15 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-27 Oil ............................................................. 5-15 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-19 Overheating ................................................ 5-26 Reduced Power Light ................................... 3-36 Running While Parked .................................. 2-28 Starting ...................................................... 2-18 Entry/Exit Lighting ........................................... 3-15 Event Data Recorders ..................................... 7-16 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-22 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-21 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-91 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 3-72 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-72 Fluid ............................................................. 5-23 Power Steering ........................................... 5-33 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-34 Fog Lamp Fog ........................................................... 3-14 Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-35 ............................................................... 5-5 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10 Filling the Tank ............................................. 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-37 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-6 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-37 Fuses Floor Console Fuse Block ............................. 5-95 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-94 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-96 Gage Gasoline Fuel .......................................................... 3-37 Speedometer .............................................. 3-22 Tachometer ................................................. 3-22 Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-6 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-33 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-44 Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-94 Headlamps .................................................... 3-13 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-44 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps ..... 5-46 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-45 Headlamps and Parking Lamps ..................... 5-45 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-13 Heater ........................................................... 3-17 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ............................... 1-2 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-36 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-16 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-17 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-11 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-23 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-16 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-26 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-56 Inﬂator Kit, Tire ............................................... 5-74 Instrument Panel Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness .................................................. 3-15 Cluster ....................................................... 3-21 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-39 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-3 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-52 Lamps Mirror Reading ............................................ 3-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-19 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-31 Latches, Seatback ............................................ 1-5 License Plate Lamps ....................................... 5-48 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-24 Antilock Brake System Warning ..................... 3-28 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-27 Charging System ......................................... 3-27 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-30 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-35 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-36 Low Coolant Warning ................................... 3-30 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-37 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-32 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-35 Light (cont.) Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-25 Reduced Engine Power ................................ 3-36 Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-23 Security ..................................................... 3-35 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-31 Trunk Ajar .................................................. 3-36 Lighting Entry/Exit ................................................... 3-15 Lights ............................................................ 3-13 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-13 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ....................................... 4-8 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-23 Lockout Protection ............................................ 2-8 Locks Automatic Door Lock ..................................... 2-7 Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-7 Door ........................................................... 2-6 Lockout Protection ......................................... 2-8 Power Door .................................................. 2-6 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock .............. 2-7 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-13 Low Coolant Warning Light .............................. 3-30 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-37 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-8 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................... 6-9 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-16 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-14 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-32 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Manual Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-23 Operation ................................................... 2-23 Manual, Using .................................................... iii Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-41 Mirror Reading Lamps ..................................... 3-15 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-29 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-29 MP3 ............................................................. 3-64 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4 Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-17 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-14 Odometer ...................................................... 3-22 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-13 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-15 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-35 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-19 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-22 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-17 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-30 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-20 Outlets Outside Accessory Power ......................................... 3-16 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-29 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Paint, Damage ............................................... 5-91 Park Brake .................................................... 2-24 Park (P) Shifting Into ................................................ 2-25 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-27 Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-25 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-43 Passing ......................................................... 4-13 PASS-Key® III+ .............................................. 2-14 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ................................ 2-14 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 5-4 Power Door Locks .................................................. 2-6 Electrical System ......................................... 5-94 Reduced Engine Light .................................. 3-36 Power (cont.) Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-18 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-33 Windows .................................................... 2-11 Privacy .......................................................... 7-16 Event Data Recorders .................................. 7-16 Navigation System ....................................... 7-17 OnStar ....................................................... 7-17 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ....................... 7-17 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ................. 2-7 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), Privacy ...................................................... 7-17 Radios .......................................................... 3-50 Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-54 Radios Reception ................................................... 3-71 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-51 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-70 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-44 Limited-Slip .................................................. 4-8 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-29 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-29 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-28 Reduced Engine Power Light ............................ 3-36 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ..................................................... 2-4 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-48 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-14 Saturn ....................................................... 7-14 United States Government ............................ 7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-50 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-51 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-18 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-22 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-15 Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-28 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-23 Care of ...................................................... 5-87 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-11 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-19 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-21 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-6 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-5 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ............................. 1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-3 Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-5 Securing a Child Restraint Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-32 Security Light ................................................. 3-35 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .......................................... 5-5 Service (cont.) California Pershlorate Materials Requirements ............................................ 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-32 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15 Service, Scheduling Appointments ....................... 7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-48 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-91 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-26 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ................................. 5-99 Speedometer .................................................. 3-22 Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-18 Steering ........................................................ 4-11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-71 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-33 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-33 Glove Box .................................................. 2-33 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-22 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-12 10 T Tachometer .................................................... 3-22 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ................................... 5-46 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-70 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-12 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-12 PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-14 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ............................. 2-14 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Time, Setting .................................................. 3-51 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-31 Tires ............................................................. 5-50 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ................................................. 5-90 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-66 Chains ....................................................... 5-72 Cleaning .................................................... 5-91 Different Size .............................................. 5-67 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-72 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-56 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-63 Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 5-59 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-58 Tires (cont.) Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ................... 5-74 Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-52 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-54 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-68 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-69 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-70 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-65 Winter Tires ................................................ 5-51 Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-28 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-28 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-28 Towing Traction Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-6 Limited-Slip Rear Axle .................................... 4-8 Traction Control System ................................... 3-29 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-23 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-23 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-20 Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-23 Trunk .............................................................. 2-8 Trunk Ajar Light .............................................. 3-36 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 11 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-68 Using this Manual ............................................... iii Warnings (cont.) Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-3 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-23 Parking Your ............................................... 2-27 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-16 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-93 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-93 Vehicle Personalization DIC ........................................................... 3-45 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-20 Visors ........................................................... 2-12 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-69 Different Size .............................................. 5-67 Replacement ............................................... 5-70 Windows ....................................................... 2-10 Power ........................................................ 2-11 Windshield Washer ...................................................... 3-10 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-34 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-49 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-89 Wipers ......................................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-18 Winter Tires ................................................... 5-51 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-20 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-41 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 XM Radio Messages ....................................... 3-69 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-72 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 12 2008 Saturn SKY Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Safety Belts .............................................. 1-6 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-22 Airbag System ......................................... 1-36 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-50 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 ........................................................ 2-2 ....................................... 2-6 ................................................. 2-10 ............................ 2-12 ........... 2-16 .................................................... 2-29 ...................................... 2-30 ......................................... 2-33 ....................................... 2-34 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-17 ........ 3-20 .................. 3-38 ....................................... 3-50 Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors OnStar® System Storage Areas Convertible Top Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ..... 4-2 ................................................... 4-28 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service

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