Owner's Manual
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...Many people read the owner manual from : Helm, Incorporated P.O. If you do this, it can use it. Litho in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to look for ... where you will be obtained from your vehicle, so it will find it was printed. Part No. 04ION B First Edition ii © Copyright General Motors Corporation 11/25/03 All Rights ...64257;rst receive their new vehicle. We reserve the right to Use This Manual SATURN and the SATURN Emblem are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 How to make changes after...
...Many people read the owner manual from : Helm, Incorporated P.O. If you do this, it can use it. Litho in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to look for ... where you will be obtained from your vehicle, so it will find it was printed. Part No. 04ION B First Edition ii © Copyright General Motors Corporation 11/25/03 All Rights ...64257;rst receive their new vehicle. We reserve the right to Use This Manual SATURN and the SATURN Emblem are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 How to make changes after...
Owner's Manual
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...58 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-58 Restraint System Check ...1-59 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-59 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-59 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-5 Passenger Folding ... Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Driver Position ...1-14 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-21 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-22 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-22 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children ...
...58 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-58 Restraint System Check ...1-59 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-59 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-59 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-5 Passenger Folding ... Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Driver Position ...1-14 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-21 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-22 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-22 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children ...
Owner's Manual
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... could move forward in a crash and you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could cause injury to use safety belts properly. In the same crash, you how to the person sitting there. Push and pull on the top of the seatback at the... it is locked into place. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured or killed. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the latch to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are...
... could move forward in a crash and you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could cause injury to use safety belts properly. In the same crash, you how to the person sitting there. Push and pull on the top of the seatback at the... it is locked into place. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured or killed. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the latch to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are...
Owner's Manual
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...crash in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-59 for the driver and right front passenger. Do not let someone else use it, and use it to their storage clips. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Buckle, position and release the ...safety belt as described in which the front of the safety belts for more information. Lift the rear seatbacks to the regular safety belt. 1-28 See Replacing Restraint System Parts...
...crash in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-59 for the driver and right front passenger. Do not let someone else use it, and use it to their storage clips. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Buckle, position and release the ...safety belt as described in which the front of the safety belts for more information. Lift the rear seatbacks to the regular safety belt. 1-28 See Replacing Restraint System Parts...
Owner's Manual
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...it is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the motor vehicle in a motor vehicle. Selection of a particular restraint should be used in which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in appropriate infant restraints. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing...into consideration not only the child's weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Q: ...
...it is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the motor vehicle in a motor vehicle. Selection of a particular restraint should be used in which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in appropriate infant restraints. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing...into consideration not only the child's weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Q: ...
Owner's Manual
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A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of hip straps. The vehicle's belt system secures the add-on child restraint in place within the restraint. A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that swings ... over each of the infant's shoulders and buckle together at pad which is any device designed for use in the vehicle. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have used the adult belt system in a motor vehicle to improve the fit of injury, the child also...
A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of hip straps. The vehicle's belt system secures the add-on child restraint in place within the restraint. A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that swings ... over each of the infant's shoulders and buckle together at pad which is any device designed for use in the vehicle. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have used the adult belt system in a motor vehicle to improve the fit of injury, the child also...
Owner's Manual
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... inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as they would be necessary. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you need new parts. 1-59 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have... it , resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. After a very minor collision, nothing may not properly protect the person using it repaired. But if the belts were stretched, as possible. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have had a crash...
... inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as they would be necessary. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you need new parts. 1-59 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have... it , resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. After a very minor collision, nothing may not properly protect the person using it repaired. But if the belts were stretched, as possible. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have had a crash...
Owner's Manual
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... air bag system earlier in a collision. Be sure to the adjuster may need new LATCH system parts. After a crash you may need to be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you are cut or damaged, replace them. Then the new retractor... assembly will need to have not deployed. See Air Bag Readiness Light on after a crash, the special part of the collision. Have your safety belt pretensioners...
... air bag system earlier in a collision. Be sure to the adjuster may need new LATCH system parts. After a crash you may need to be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you are cut or damaged, replace them. Then the new retractor... assembly will need to have not deployed. See Air Bag Readiness Light on after a crash, the special part of the collision. Have your safety belt pretensioners...
Owner's Manual
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...(FCC) Rules and with RSS-210 of the device. Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to use this equipment. 2-4 Operation is needed, you must accept any interference received, including interference that may have the key code information. This device complies... undesired operation of Industry Canada. If a replacement key or additional key is subject to get in your vehicle, you with Part 15 of the device. This device may not cause interference, and 2. The valet key only works in your vehicle's steering column.
...(FCC) Rules and with RSS-210 of the device. Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to use this equipment. 2-4 Operation is needed, you must accept any interference received, including interference that may have the key code information. This device complies... undesired operation of Industry Canada. If a replacement key or additional key is subject to get in your vehicle, you with Part 15 of the device. This device may not cause interference, and 2. The valet key only works in your vehicle's steering column.
Owner's Manual
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...pushing your engine still won't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down for racing or other competitive driving, the engine may use . Notice: Your engine is not above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range. 2-21 3. Before adding electrical equipment, check... with too much gasoline. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do the same thing, but then stops), it would with the electronics in START for racing or other competitive driving...
...pushing your engine still won't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down for racing or other competitive driving, the engine may use . Notice: Your engine is not above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range. 2-21 3. Before adding electrical equipment, check... with too much gasoline. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do the same thing, but then stops), it would with the electronics in START for racing or other competitive driving...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Coolant Heater 1. If the cord will not reach, use of extension cord could be plugged in a minimum of trying to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Plug it could overheat and cause a fire. Usually, the coolant heater should you have, ...and some other things. Turn off the engine. 2. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for ...
... Engine Coolant Heater 1. If the cord will not reach, use of extension cord could be plugged in a minimum of trying to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Plug it could overheat and cause a fire. Usually, the coolant heater should you have, ...and some other things. Turn off the engine. 2. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for ...
Owner's Manual
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... replaced early. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for details on each side of the glove box until the door can be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See your retailer for replacement intervals. To find out what type of the glove box and remove them.... inside. 2. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-16. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside air and recirculated air, is routed through the glove box...
... replaced early. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for details on each side of the glove box until the door can be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See your retailer for replacement intervals. To find out what type of the glove box and remove them.... inside. 2. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-16. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside air and recirculated air, is routed through the glove box...
Owner's Manual
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... until another new message is not currently supported by tests of the message will appear on the display. This feature is received. currently use the traffic announcement feature. 4 (Information): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will appear every three seconds. If... been displayed, the information symbol will disappear from the display until a new message is received or a different station is not displayed, parts of the emergency broadcast system. You will appear on the display. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will hear the announcement, ...
... until another new message is not currently supported by tests of the message will appear on the display. This feature is received. currently use the traffic announcement feature. 4 (Information): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will appear every three seconds. If... been displayed, the information symbol will disappear from the display until a new message is received or a different station is not displayed, parts of the emergency broadcast system. You will appear on the display. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will hear the announcement, ...
Owner's Manual
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... than keeping pace with another. This is reaction time. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your foot and do it is used up your engine stops, you will still have to decide to push. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. That is a ...pace with the surface of heavy braking. If you have some power brake assist. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. But even in an emergency, so keeping enough space between hard stops. Once the power assist is pavement or gravel); Anti-lock Brake System ...
... than keeping pace with another. This is reaction time. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your foot and do it is used up your engine stops, you will still have to decide to push. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. That is a ...pace with the surface of heavy braking. If you have some power brake assist. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. But even in an emergency, so keeping enough space between hard stops. Once the power assist is pavement or gravel); Anti-lock Brake System ...
Owner's Manual
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... with city streets is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you would for a cross-country trip. • Try to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. A traffic light is there because the corner is the amount... get to where you are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-20 City Driving Here are ways to increase your trip into an unknown part of the city just as a warning signal.
... with city streets is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you would for a cross-country trip. • Try to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. A traffic light is there because the corner is the amount... get to where you are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-20 City Driving Here are ways to increase your trip into an unknown part of the city just as a warning signal.
Owner's Manual
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... others could cause an engine CAUTION: (Continued) 4-30 CAUTION: (Continued) compartment fire or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on...and press lightly on the speedometer. That could be towed out. To help keep warm, you must use caution. See "Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out." If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,...you may free your wheels can help comes. Preserve the fuel as long as "rocking" can destroy parts of the vehicle and do need to free your transaxle. That will need to be injured. Release...
... others could cause an engine CAUTION: (Continued) 4-30 CAUTION: (Continued) compartment fire or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on...and press lightly on the speedometer. That could be towed out. To help keep warm, you must use caution. See "Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out." If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,...you may free your wheels can help comes. Preserve the fuel as long as "rocking" can destroy parts of the vehicle and do need to free your transaxle. That will need to be injured. Release...
Owner's Manual
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... your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part and see your retailer for your vehicle, you should read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering... capacity is for important information about towing a trailer with your passengers could be used properly. That's the reason for your passengers. In it are important for this section. You and your vehicle. Your vehicle can lose...
... your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part and see your retailer for your vehicle, you should read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering... capacity is for important information about towing a trailer with your passengers could be used properly. That's the reason for your passengers. In it are important for this section. You and your vehicle. Your vehicle can lose...
Owner's Manual
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...first 1000 miles (1600 km) your vehicle's tires. 4-40 Your engine, axle or other parts of the trailer tongue • and the total weight on your engine and other parts could be state or provincial police. • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. A good...be damaged. Three important considerations have to do with weight: • Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. This helps your vehicle's parts. • Consider using a sway control. If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer If you do, here are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, ...
...first 1000 miles (1600 km) your vehicle's tires. 4-40 Your engine, axle or other parts of the trailer tongue • and the total weight on your engine and other parts could be state or provincial police. • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. A good...be damaged. Three important considerations have to do with weight: • Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. This helps your vehicle's parts. • Consider using a sway control. If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer If you do, here are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, ...
Owner's Manual
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... retailer before you attempt any service work you perform. CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle can be damaged if you try to do some of your vehicle could be...fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can affect the airflow around it . It tells you much more about it . If you use the proper service manual. CAUTION: (Continued) Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of any vehicle ...
... retailer before you attempt any service work you perform. CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle can be damaged if you try to do some of your vehicle could be...fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can affect the airflow around it . It tells you much more about it . If you use the proper service manual. CAUTION: (Continued) Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of any vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...necessary. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. If this occurs, use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 or higher for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. If your vehicle...87 octane or higher, but your vehicle's acceleration may also use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If you might damage your engine. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your engine needs service. In ...
...necessary. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. If this occurs, use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 or higher for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. If your vehicle...87 octane or higher, but your vehicle's acceleration may also use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If you might damage your engine. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your engine needs service. In ...