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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 Features and ... ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-87 Vehicle Identification ...5-94 Electrical System ...5-95 Capacities and Specifications ...5-102 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-9 Index ...1
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 Features and ... ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-87 Vehicle Identification ...5-94 Electrical System ...5-95 Capacities and Specifications ...5-102 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-9 Index ...1
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...Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on each side of the glove box and remove them. 3. Lower the glove box door completely. 3-25 The filter...filter to be lowered from its track. Tilt the glove box door down by squeezing on page 6-16. See Scheduled Maintenance on each side of routine scheduled maintenance. Locate the doorstop insulators on page 6-4 for details on changing the filter. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment ...
...Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on each side of the glove box and remove them. 3. Lower the glove box door completely. 3-25 The filter...filter to be lowered from its track. Tilt the glove box door down by squeezing on page 6-16. See Scheduled Maintenance on each side of routine scheduled maintenance. Locate the doorstop insulators on page 6-4 for details on changing the filter. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment ...
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... If you do, your warranty. The repairs would not be covered by your engine can become so hot that your vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this light will go out when you turn the ignition to show you it is working, but the light will stay on after you.... Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this manual for changing engine oil. 3-39 Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have a problem with the ignition on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately. You or others could be...
... If you do, your warranty. The repairs would not be covered by your engine can become so hot that your vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this light will go out when you turn the ignition to show you it is working, but the light will stay on after you.... Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this manual for changing engine oil. 3-39 Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have a problem with the ignition on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately. You or others could be...
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... Engine Coolant on page 5-15 for more information. 3-43 The vehicle may then be displayed if the automatic transaxle fluid temperature is low. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 Engine Oil on page 5-26 for more information. When this message is prevented until this happens, shifting out of PARK (P). Low Coolant Level...
... Engine Coolant on page 5-15 for more information. 3-43 The vehicle may then be displayed if the automatic transaxle fluid temperature is low. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 Engine Oil on page 5-26 for more information. When this message is prevented until this happens, shifting out of PARK (P). Low Coolant Level...
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See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-29. Check periodically to review this manual, and the Index will need service more information. If you're trailering, it from the vehicle before you start your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing If you get...
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-29. Check periodically to review this manual, and the Index will need service more information. If you're trailering, it from the vehicle before you start your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing If you get...
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.... For vehicles equipped with dirt, a new filter is off the hose. 2. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it . CAUTION: (Continued) 5-23 See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information on location. For vehicles equipped with the air cleaner/filter off , and be burned. Do not drive with the...
.... For vehicles equipped with dirt, a new filter is off the hose. 2. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it . CAUTION: (Continued) 5-23 See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information on location. For vehicles equipped with the air cleaner/filter off , and be burned. Do not drive with the...
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... point and pull the old blade assembly down toward the glass to remove the wiper blades: 1. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on the wipers to the low wipe setting. 2. The blades are more information. While holding the wiper arm away from the glass..., push the release clip from under Scheduled Maintenance on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip "click" into place. 5-57 Here's how to remove it from the windshield. 4. Turn...
... point and pull the old blade assembly down toward the glass to remove the wiper blades: 1. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on the wipers to the low wipe setting. 2. The blades are more information. While holding the wiper arm away from the glass..., push the release clip from under Scheduled Maintenance on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip "click" into place. 5-57 Here's how to remove it from the windshield. 4. Turn...
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...). The purpose of the vehicle. The direction is shown by an arrow on page 5-72 for more uniform wear for damaged tires or wheels. See Scheduled Maintenance on the vehicle. These tires should only be moved from front to rear and rear to front on the same side of regular rotation is...
...). The purpose of the vehicle. The direction is shown by an arrow on page 5-72 for more uniform wear for damaged tires or wheels. See Scheduled Maintenance on the vehicle. These tires should only be moved from front to rear and rear to front on the same side of regular rotation is...
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-14 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-17 Maintenance Record ...6-18 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 6-1
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-14 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-17 Maintenance Record ...6-18 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 6-1
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... increase the level of emissions from your Saturn retailer. 6-2 Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may drive it . But we breathe. Or you keep your vehicle in good working condition. To help you may not be sure to maintain ... proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at Saturn want to help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be covered by warranty.
... increase the level of emissions from your Saturn retailer. 6-2 Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may drive it . But we breathe. Or you keep your vehicle in good working condition. To help you may not be sure to maintain ... proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at Saturn want to help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be covered by warranty.
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... and the proper tools and equipment for vehicles that Saturn-trained and supported service technicians will know that : • carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. • use are listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 4-33. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits. See...
... and the proper tools and equipment for vehicles that Saturn-trained and supported service technicians will know that : • carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. • use are listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 4-33. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits. See...
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..., you must service your second service be Maintenance II and that service is required for your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). Your Saturn retailer has Saturn-trained service technicians who will perform this time... It is possible that your first service be Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I . If the engine oil life system is necessary for over a year. However, your last service. Have your vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHG OIL message comes on, it is changed...
..., you must service your second service be Maintenance II and that service is required for your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). Your Saturn retailer has Saturn-trained service technicians who will perform this time... It is possible that your first service be Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I . If the engine oil life system is necessary for over a year. However, your last service. Have your vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHG OIL message comes on, it is changed...
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... oil life system. See Tires on page 5-58. Lubricate body components. Replace passenger compartment air filter. See footnote (b). Maintenance I Maintenance II 6-5 Perform any leaks or damage. See footnote (d). See footnote (e). See footnote (f). Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Inspect suspension and steering components. Rotate tires and check in this section...
... oil life system. See Tires on page 5-58. Lubricate body components. Replace passenger compartment air filter. See footnote (b). Maintenance I Maintenance II 6-5 Perform any leaks or damage. See footnote (d). See footnote (e). See footnote (f). Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Inspect suspension and steering components. Rotate tires and check in this section...
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See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-18 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on page 6-2 in the boxes provided. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in this section.
See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-18 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on page 6-2 in the boxes provided. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in this section.
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Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. (United States only)...Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada). 7-4 To register your specific vehicle information all in its Saturn Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing- or speech-impaired customer who have hearing difficulties, Saturn has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist owners who has ...
Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. (United States only)...Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada). 7-4 To register your specific vehicle information all in its Saturn Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing- or speech-impaired customer who have hearing difficulties, Saturn has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist owners who has ...
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M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Record ...6-18 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-14 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-46 Making Turns ...4-43 Malfunction...
M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Record ...6-18 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-14 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-46 Making Turns ...4-43 Malfunction...
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Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ...7-9 Saturn ...7-9 United States Government ...7-9 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-59 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...22 Safety Belt Extender ...1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-21 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-8 Safety Chains ...4-42 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seatback, Folding Passenger ...1-6 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-5 Manual ...1-2 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Split Folding Rear ...
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ...7-9 Saturn ...7-9 United States Government ...7-9 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-59 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...22 Safety Belt Extender ...1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-21 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-8 Safety Chains ...4-42 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seatback, Folding Passenger ...1-6 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-5 Manual ...1-2 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Split Folding Rear ...