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2004 Saturn L-Series Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-35 Air Bag Systems ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...(s) ...3-41 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-32 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-82 Vehicle Identification ...5-90 Electrical System ...5-91 Capacities and Speci...
2004 Saturn L-Series Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-35 Air Bag Systems ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...(s) ...3-41 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-32 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-82 Vehicle Identification ...5-90 Electrical System ...5-91 Capacities and Speci...
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... give you 'll be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle has this feature, in ? The retailer can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle. You could overheat and cause a fire. Turn off the engine. 2. At temperatures above...
... give you 'll be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle has this feature, in ? The retailer can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle. You could overheat and cause a fire. Turn off the engine. 2. At temperatures above...
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...page 3-10. See Cruise Control on page 3-6. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Interior Lamps on page 5-10. Traction Control. See Hood Release on page 3-15. N. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. Power Windows. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Audio System(s) on page 2-... Operation on page 3-41. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-17. G. K. Audio System. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Horn. J. Hood Release. See Climate Control System on page 3-26. P. Q. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Cruise Control...
...page 3-10. See Cruise Control on page 3-6. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Interior Lamps on page 5-10. Traction Control. See Hood Release on page 3-15. N. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. Power Windows. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Audio System(s) on page 2-... Operation on page 3-41. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-17. G. K. Audio System. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Horn. J. Hood Release. See Climate Control System on page 3-26. P. Q. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Cruise Control...
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Open the hood. Operation Tips • Clear away any leaves or other debris from the air inlets at the ...ler access panel. 2. The filter traps most of the vehicle. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from air entering the Climate Control System. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger's side of the pollen from the passenger...compartment air filter, use , see Scheduled Maintenance on how often to change the direction of non-GM approved hood deflectors may need to be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter.
Open the hood. Operation Tips • Clear away any leaves or other debris from the air inlets at the ...ler access panel. 2. The filter traps most of the vehicle. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from air entering the Climate Control System. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger's side of the pollen from the passenger...compartment air filter, use , see Scheduled Maintenance on how often to change the direction of non-GM approved hood deflectors may need to be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter.
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... parking brake. 2. Open the lid on the underhood fuse block and store the two fuses in a safe place. Never have reached your vehicle. 1. Close the hood. 7. Once you exceed 65 mph (110 km/h) while towing your vehicle from the front following these steps: 6. Also, repairs would not be damaged. Never exceed...
... parking brake. 2. Open the lid on the underhood fuse block and store the two fuses in a safe place. Never have reached your vehicle. 1. Close the hood. 7. Once you exceed 65 mph (110 km/h) while towing your vehicle from the front following these steps: 6. Also, repairs would not be damaged. Never exceed...
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... ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-7 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 ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-23 Engine Coolant ...5-23 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure...
... ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-7 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 ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-23 Engine Coolant ...5-23 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure...
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... brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Be careful 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. Keep hands, clothing and tools away...
... brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Be careful 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. Keep hands, clothing and tools away...
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Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. 2. Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Then lift the hood to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the hood prop. 3. Then go to relieve pressure on the secondary hood release lever. Then just let the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly.
Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. 2. Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Then lift the hood to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the hood prop. 3. Then go to relieve pressure on the secondary hood release lever. Then just let the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 (L61) engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 (L61) engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
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.../Filter. Engine Oil Dipstick. Engine Oil Fill Cap. F. See Battery on page 5-20 for more information. See Engine Coolant on properly. 5-13 H. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on page 5-23 for more information. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-16 for more information. See Engine...
.../Filter. Engine Oil Dipstick. Engine Oil Fill Cap. F. See Battery on page 5-20 for more information. See Engine Coolant on properly. 5-13 H. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on page 5-23 for more information. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-16 for more information. See Engine...
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When you open the hood on the 3.0L V6 (L81) engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 3.0L V6 (L81) engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
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Engine Oil Dipstick. F. G. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on page 5-16 for more information. B. Power Steering Fluid. H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...
Engine Oil Dipstick. F. G. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on page 5-16 for more information. B. Power Steering Fluid. H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...
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... by your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from it off and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Stop your warranty. 5-27 Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from the vehicle until it can catch fire... be badly burned. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. Wait until the engine is overheated, the liquids in it cools down.
... by your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from it off and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Stop your warranty. 5-27 Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from the vehicle until it can catch fire... be badly burned. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. Wait until the engine is overheated, the liquids in it cools down.
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... fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this for three minutes while you 're in traffic. If No Steam Is Coming From Your...
... fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this for three minutes while you 're in traffic. If No Steam Is Coming From Your...
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The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Electric Engine Fan 5-29 Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. A. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you.
The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Electric Engine Fan 5-29 Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. A. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you.
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People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. But if a battery has filler caps, be present. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. If it on you . If you accidentally get it in your new vehicle. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations ...
People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. But if a battery has filler caps, be present. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. If it on you . If you accidentally get it in your new vehicle. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations ...
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Tilt grill assembly forward and lift it up to remove it with the prop rod. 4. Remove push-pin fasteners from headlamp assembly. 2. Open the hood and secure it from the body of the vehicle. 5-47 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps 1. Remove fasteners from grill assembly. 3.
Tilt grill assembly forward and lift it up to remove it with the prop rod. 4. Remove push-pin fasteners from headlamp assembly. 2. Open the hood and secure it from the body of the vehicle. 5-47 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps 1. Remove fasteners from grill assembly. 3.
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... In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing its job, have it repaired. Inspect all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, glove box hinges, sunroof (if equipped) and any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Replace blade inserts that...test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) A fluid loss in taxi, police or delivery service. See Engine Coolant on weatherstrips with genuine Saturn parts as needed . (k) Or every 12 months, whichever occurs first. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck. Do ...
... In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing its job, have it repaired. Inspect all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, glove box hinges, sunroof (if equipped) and any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Replace blade inserts that...test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) A fluid loss in taxi, police or delivery service. See Engine Coolant on weatherstrips with genuine Saturn parts as needed . (k) Or every 12 months, whichever occurs first. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck. Do ...
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Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. U.S. 12346241, in Canada Part No. Pawl Hood, Trunk Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube and Door (GM Part No. Silicone Grease (GM Weatherstrip Dielectric 12345579, in Cylinders Canada 10953474).... LB or GC-LB. To determine the proper viscosity for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. System 89021184, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Secondary Part No. 21038869 or GM Part No. Conditioning 992887). Usage Fluid/Lubricant Power Steering Fluid...
Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. U.S. 12346241, in Canada Part No. Pawl Hood, Trunk Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube and Door (GM Part No. Silicone Grease (GM Weatherstrip Dielectric 12345579, in Cylinders Canada 10953474).... LB or GC-LB. To determine the proper viscosity for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. System 89021184, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Secondary Part No. 21038869 or GM Part No. Conditioning 992887). Usage Fluid/Lubricant Power Steering Fluid...
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..., 5-50 Center Rear Passenger Position (Wagon) ...1-31 Chains, Tires ...5-68 Check Engine Light ...3-34 Checking Coolant ...5-25 Checking Engine Oil ...5-16 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-88 2
..., 5-50 Center Rear Passenger Position (Wagon) ...1-31 Chains, Tires ...5-68 Check Engine Light ...3-34 Checking Coolant ...5-25 Checking Engine Oil ...5-16 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-88 2