Owner's Manual
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2005 Saturn ION Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-59 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-31 OnStar® System ...2-38 Storage Areas ...2-39 Sunroof ...2-41 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25 Message Center ...3-39 Audio ...
2005 Saturn ION Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-59 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-31 OnStar® System ...2-38 Storage Areas ...2-39 Sunroof ...2-41 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25 Message Center ...3-39 Audio ...
Owner's Manual
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... outside passenger position in the rear seat. Remove the guide located on the trim behind the seatback from the neck and head. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for instructions about how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Fold down the rear seatback of the desired seating position...
... outside passenger position in the rear seat. Remove the guide located on the trim behind the seatback from the neck and head. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for instructions about how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Fold down the rear seatback of the desired seating position...
Owner's Manual
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...39 Center Console Storage Area ...2-39 Roof Rack System ...2-40 Convenience Net ...2-40 Sunroof ...2-41 2-1 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Rear Doors (Coupe) ...2-10 Trunk ...2-10 Windows ...2-13 Manual Windows ...2-13 Power Windows ...2-14 Sun Visors ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Passlock® ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle...
...39 Center Console Storage Area ...2-39 Roof Rack System ...2-40 Convenience Net ...2-40 Sunroof ...2-41 2-1 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Rear Doors (Coupe) ...2-10 Trunk ...2-10 Windows ...2-13 Manual Windows ...2-13 Power Windows ...2-14 Sun Visors ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Passlock® ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear door to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can be closed and latched before you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on page 2-30. Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System. • If you have air outlets on the remote keyless entry...
... the rear door to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can be closed and latched before you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on page 2-30. Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System. • If you have air outlets on the remote keyless entry...
Owner's Manual
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... driven. Hold the clutch pedal to warm up . 3. Wait about 10 seconds to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is a safety feature. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. If you could be in your starter. 2. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do not, your engine gets warm.
... driven. Hold the clutch pedal to warm up . 3. Wait about 10 seconds to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is a safety feature. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. If you could be in your starter. 2. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do not, your engine gets warm.
Owner's Manual
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... engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you wish. To rock your vehicle back and forth to a drive gear from NEUTRAL (N) into the gear you are already moving could lose control and hit people or objects. The repairs would not be covered by your transaxle, see If Your Vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear...
... engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you wish. To rock your vehicle back and forth to a drive gear from NEUTRAL (N) into the gear you are already moving could lose control and hit people or objects. The repairs would not be covered by your transaxle, see If Your Vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear...
Owner's Manual
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... more power but lower fuel economy than INTERMEDIATE (I). If repetitive shifts occur between gears. 2-23 If the shift lever is put in place. When stopping on a hill, use it offers braking from the engine for normal driving with the automatic transaxle. Fuel economy will not shift into Low gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Here are stuck, do not spin the tires. If...
... more power but lower fuel economy than INTERMEDIATE (I). If repetitive shifts occur between gears. 2-23 If the shift lever is put in place. When stopping on a hill, use it offers braking from the engine for normal driving with the automatic transaxle. Fuel economy will not shift into Low gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Here are stuck, do not spin the tires. If...
Owner's Manual
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... press the accelerator pedal. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) while your warranty. Manual Transaxle Operation This is your vehicle is stopped. To stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1) when you have come to NEUTRAL. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2).
... press the accelerator pedal. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) while your warranty. Manual Transaxle Operation This is your vehicle is stopped. To stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1) when you have come to NEUTRAL. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2).
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-27 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-28 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Battery Warning Light ...3-29 Up-Shift Light ...3-30 Brake System Warning Light ...3-30 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-33 Oil Pressure Light ...3-36 Passlock® Warning Light ...3-37 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-37 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Fuel Gage ...3-38 Boost Gage ...3-39 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-5 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction...
... ...3-27 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-28 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Battery Warning Light ...3-29 Up-Shift Light ...3-30 Brake System Warning Light ...3-30 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-33 Oil Pressure Light ...3-36 Passlock® Warning Light ...3-37 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-37 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Fuel Gage ...3-38 Boost Gage ...3-39 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-5 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels on the ground, do recreational vehicle towing: • What's the towing capacity of reduced ground clearance. Here are some important things to consider before you have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. • Do you do the following: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 4-21. To tow your vehicle is prepared to unlock the steering wheel...
... wheels on the ground, do recreational vehicle towing: • What's the towing capacity of reduced ground clearance. Here are some important things to consider before you have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. • Do you do the following: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 4-21. To tow your vehicle is prepared to unlock the steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... trailering is different than just driving your warranty. In it are forced to operate at all the steps in handling, durability and fuel economy. Many of your passengers could be seriously injured. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. the resulting repairs would not be used properly. Your vehicle can lose control...
... trailering is different than just driving your warranty. In it are forced to operate at all the steps in handling, durability and fuel economy. Many of your passengers could be seriously injured. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. the resulting repairs would not be used properly. Your vehicle can lose control...
Owner's Manual
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... system can get one for any hiss noise to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-87. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it may damage your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may not fit properly. {CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be displayed in...
... system can get one for any hiss noise to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-87. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it may damage your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may not fit properly. {CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be displayed in...
Owner's Manual
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... fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. Idle for three minutes while you still have the warning, turn it off the engine and get service help right away. otherwise, shift to minimize engine load. If there is on , you get the overheat warning with no warning messages, but see or hear no longer have the overheat warning, you have an air conditioner and it cools...
... fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. Idle for three minutes while you still have the warning, turn it off the engine and get service help right away. otherwise, shift to minimize engine load. If there is on , you get the overheat warning with no warning messages, but see or hear no longer have the overheat warning, you have an air conditioner and it cools...
Owner's Manual
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... tires are needed. Brake linings should be replaced as complete axle sets. {CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that make a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. 5-40 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. If you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brake...
... tires are needed. Brake linings should be replaced as complete axle sets. {CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that make a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. 5-40 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. If you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brake...
Owner's Manual
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... of the wheel in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to -width measurements. The letter P as the first character in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed rating of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. The letter R means radial ply construction; Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in the tire. For example, if the tire size aspect...
... of the wheel in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to -width measurements. The letter P as the first character in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed rating of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. The letter R means radial ply construction; Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in the tire. For example, if the tire size aspect...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure. Tire Pressure on page 5-63 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. The amount of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that provides consumers with the road. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-68. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Speed Rating...
... pressure. Tire Pressure on page 5-63 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. The amount of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that provides consumers with the road. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-68. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Speed Rating...
Owner's Manual
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...fier Anti-lock Brake System, Traction Control Module Rear Defogger Starter/Ignition Body Control Module 1 Anti-lock Brake System, Traction Control Module Body Control Module 2 Not Used Electric Power Steering Air Pump Relay Fuse Cooling Fan Crank Body Control Module 1A Body Control Module (IGN 3) Relays 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Diodes 35 Usage Air Conditioning Clutch Horn Fog Lamps Air Solenoid Body Control Module Powertrain Engine Cooling Fan Engine Control Module Wiper System 1 Wiper System 2 Rear Window Defogger Usage Air Conditioning Diode Not Used Wiper Diode § §...
...fier Anti-lock Brake System, Traction Control Module Rear Defogger Starter/Ignition Body Control Module 1 Anti-lock Brake System, Traction Control Module Body Control Module 2 Not Used Electric Power Steering Air Pump Relay Fuse Cooling Fan Crank Body Control Module 1A Body Control Module (IGN 3) Relays 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Diodes 35 Usage Air Conditioning Clutch Horn Fog Lamps Air Solenoid Body Control Module Powertrain Engine Cooling Fan Engine Control Module Wiper System 1 Wiper System 2 Rear Window Defogger Usage Air Conditioning Diode Not Used Wiper Diode § §...
Owner's Manual
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... Oil Life System ...5-20 Overheating ...5-28 Reduced Power Light ...3-37 Starting ...2-19 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-8 Entry Lighting ...3-16 Error Message ...3-43 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...7-7 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-29 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-22 Finish Damage ...5-89 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-68 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-72 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-73 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-81 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-24 Manual Transaxle ...5-24 Windshield Washer ...5-37 Fog Lamps ...3-15, 5-52 Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Folding Seatback, Passenger ...1-6 Fuel...
... Oil Life System ...5-20 Overheating ...5-28 Reduced Power Light ...3-37 Starting ...2-19 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-8 Entry Lighting ...3-16 Error Message ...3-43 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...7-7 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-29 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-22 Finish Damage ...5-89 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-68 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-72 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-73 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-81 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-24 Manual Transaxle ...5-24 Windshield Washer ...5-37 Fog Lamps ...3-15, 5-52 Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Folding Seatback, Passenger ...1-6 Fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... OnStar® Manual ...2-38 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-23 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-37 Power Mirrors ...2-37 Remote Control Mirror ...2-36 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Owners, Canadian ...ii Parking Brake ...2-26 Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-29 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-23 Passing ...4-12 Passlock® ...2-16 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-16 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-93 Reduced Engine Light ...3-37 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-19 Steering Message ...3-42 Windows ...2-14 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-29...
... OnStar® Manual ...2-38 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-23 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-37 Power Mirrors ...2-37 Remote Control Mirror ...2-36 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Owners, Canadian ...ii Parking Brake ...2-26 Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-29 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-23 Passing ...4-12 Passlock® ...2-16 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-16 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-93 Reduced Engine Light ...3-37 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-19 Steering Message ...3-42 Windows ...2-14 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-29...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-67 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Rear Doors ...2-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-26 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-23 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ...2-34 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...2-32 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-31 Rearview Mirrors ...2-31 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-14 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-34 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-37 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation...
... ...3-67 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Rear Doors ...2-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-26 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-23 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ...2-34 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...2-32 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-31 Rearview Mirrors ...2-31 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-14 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-34 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-37 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation...