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2004 Saturn ION Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-29 Air Bag Systems ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-59 ... ...3-46 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-87 Vehicle Identification ...5-94 Electrical System ...5-95...
2004 Saturn ION Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-29 Air Bag Systems ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-59 ... ...3-46 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-87 Vehicle Identification ...5-94 Electrical System ...5-95...
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... an electrical shock. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-22 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Usually, the coolant...
... an electrical shock. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-22 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Usually, the coolant...
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... page 3-12. B. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. Trunk Release Button. Fog Lamp (If Equipped)/Dimmer Switch. See Interior Lamps on page 5-10. J. Hood Release. K. M. Glove Box. D. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Hood Release on page 3-17 for both. See Glove Box on page 3-24 Outlet Adjustment. See Outlet Adjustment on page 2-44. 3-5 Horn. Windshield...
... page 3-12. B. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. Trunk Release Button. Fog Lamp (If Equipped)/Dimmer Switch. See Interior Lamps on page 5-10. J. Hood Release. K. M. Glove Box. D. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Hood Release on page 3-17 for both. See Glove Box on page 3-24 Outlet Adjustment. See Outlet Adjustment on page 2-44. 3-5 Horn. Windshield...
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... by turning off . If you do, you know that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
... by turning off . If you do, you know that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
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.... Care of the hole and the outer edge. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, straighten it . If the mast is located on the hood of your vehicle can withstand most car washes without writing when handling CDs.
.... Care of the hole and the outer edge. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, straighten it . If the mast is located on the hood of your vehicle can withstand most car washes without writing when handling CDs.
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... ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-24 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-25 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-25...
... ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-24 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-25 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-25...
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... not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Checking Things Under the...
... not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Checking Things Under the...
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Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on properly. Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood. 2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood prop. Then just let the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the hood release latch to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood and return the prop to the side. 3.
Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on properly. Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood. 2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood prop. Then just let the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the hood release latch to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood and return the prop to the side. 3.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on 2.2L L4 engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on 2.2L L4 engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
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... Engine Coolant on page 5-95. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-15. See Engine Oil on page 5-37. Remote Positive Terminal Location. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on page 5-25. B. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. H. See Brakes on page 5-38 and Hydraulic Clutch on properly. 5-13...
... Engine Coolant on page 5-95. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-15. See Engine Oil on page 5-37. Remote Positive Terminal Location. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on page 5-25. B. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. H. See Brakes on page 5-38 and Hydraulic Clutch on properly. 5-13...
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When you open the hood on 2.0L Supercharged engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
When you open the hood on 2.0L Supercharged engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
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... 5-15. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Engine Oil on page 5-29. Electric Cooling Fan. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. Remote Positive Terminal Location. Before closing the hood, be on level ground. If you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be sure all the way. A. B. Engine...
... 5-15. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Engine Oil on page 5-29. Electric Cooling Fan. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. Remote Positive Terminal Location. Before closing the hood, be on level ground. If you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be sure all the way. A. B. Engine...
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..., even if you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until there is no coolant, your engine catches fire because you open the hood. The costly repairs would not be covered by your engine is cool. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from the vehicle until... your vehicle can catch fire. Wait until the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can be badly burned. If you just open the hood. Just turn it . Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it off and get out of steam or coolant...
..., even if you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until there is no coolant, your engine catches fire because you open the hood. The costly repairs would not be covered by your engine is cool. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from the vehicle until... your vehicle can catch fire. Wait until the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can be badly burned. If you just open the hood. Just turn it . Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it off and get out of steam or coolant...
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... for a minute or so: 1. Sometimes the engine can indicate a serious problem. Try to the highest gear while driving. You may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this for three minutes while you're parked. Just to NEUTRAL (N); If you get an engine...
... for a minute or so: 1. Sometimes the engine can indicate a serious problem. Try to the highest gear while driving. You may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this for three minutes while you're parked. Just to NEUTRAL (N); If you get an engine...
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The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap 5-32 A. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can injure you 'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. Electric Engine Fan B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you .
The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap 5-32 A. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can injure you 'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. Electric Engine Fan B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you .
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... and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-43 You will not need to add water to access your new vehicle. If you . Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Be sure the battery has enough water. If you . Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on page 5-12 for...
... and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-43 You will not need to add water to access your new vehicle. If you . Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Be sure the battery has enough water. If you . Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on page 5-12 for...
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... away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5-48 Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off. 2. After allowing the bulb to cool, open the hood. Pull up on page 5-10. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. Be...
... away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5-48 Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off. 2. After allowing the bulb to cool, open the hood. Pull up on page 5-10. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. Be...
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To remove the bulb retaining nut, turn it with the appropriate bulb. 3. Remove the bulb and replace it counter-clockwise. 7. See Hood Release on the headlamp retaining pins to cool, open the hood. After allowing the bulb to remove them, gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5-50 Pull up on page 5-10. 6. Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off. 2. Headlamps (Coupe) 1.
To remove the bulb retaining nut, turn it with the appropriate bulb. 3. Remove the bulb and replace it counter-clockwise. 7. See Hood Release on the headlamp retaining pins to cool, open the hood. After allowing the bulb to remove them, gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5-50 Pull up on page 5-10. 6. Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off. 2. Headlamps (Coupe) 1.
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Front Turn Signal Lamps (Sedan) 1. After allowing the bulb to remove them, gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5-51 Remove the bulb and replace it with the appropriate bulb. 3. Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off. 2. Remove the retaining nut. 5. Pull up on page 5-10. 4. See Hood Release on the headlamp retaining pins to cool, open the hood.
Front Turn Signal Lamps (Sedan) 1. After allowing the bulb to remove them, gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5-51 Remove the bulb and replace it with the appropriate bulb. 3. Turn the ignition and headlamp switch off. 2. Remove the retaining nut. 5. Pull up on page 5-10. 4. See Hood Release on the headlamp retaining pins to cool, open the hood.
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Reach under the front bumper to the rear of the fog lamp to cool. 2. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10. 2. Fog Lamps 1. Then rotate the bulb socket counter-clockwise to remove it from the socket and replace it with the appropriate ... the bulb socket counter-clockwise to remove it with the appropriate bulb. 4. Remove the bulb and replace it . 4. Reach behind the headlamp from inside the hood. 3. Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Coupe) 1.
Reach under the front bumper to the rear of the fog lamp to cool. 2. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10. 2. Fog Lamps 1. Then rotate the bulb socket counter-clockwise to remove it from the socket and replace it with the appropriate ... the bulb socket counter-clockwise to remove it with the appropriate bulb. 4. Remove the bulb and replace it . 4. Reach behind the headlamp from inside the hood. 3. Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Coupe) 1.