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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 ... ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-55 Tires ...5-56 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-92 Electrical System ...5-93 Capacities and Specifications ...5-100 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-8 Index ...1
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 ... ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-55 Tires ...5-56 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-92 Electrical System ...5-93 Capacities and Specifications ...5-100 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-8 Index ...1
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... affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. Locate the doorstop insulators on page 6-16. To access the passenger compartment air filter you must go through a passenger compartment filter... To find out what type of filter to change the direction of the airflow. See Scheduled Maintenance on the air outlets to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on each side of the glove box until the door can be lowered from its track. Open the ...
... affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. Locate the doorstop insulators on page 6-16. To access the passenger compartment air filter you must go through a passenger compartment filter... To find out what type of filter to change the direction of the airflow. See Scheduled Maintenance on the air outlets to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on each side of the glove box until the door can be lowered from its track. Open the ...
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Check your oil as soon as a test to show you it is working, but the engine is low. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for inspection. You or others could have some other oil problem. If it doesn't come on when you may also come on...64257;re. The diagnostic system is not receiving enough oil. 3-36 The repairs would be covered by the system. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may take several days of OBD system readiness, your retailer can prepare the vehicle for changing engine oil. The vehicle would not be considered not...
Check your oil as soon as a test to show you it is working, but the engine is low. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for inspection. You or others could have some other oil problem. If it doesn't come on when you may also come on...64257;re. The diagnostic system is not receiving enough oil. 3-36 The repairs would be covered by the system. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may take several days of OBD system readiness, your retailer can prepare the vehicle for changing engine oil. The vehicle would not be considered not...
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The vehicle may then be displayed if the automatic transaxle fluid temperature is displayed, the automatic transaxle fluid may be overheating. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28 for your vehicle. Change Engine Oil Message When ...
The vehicle may then be displayed if the automatic transaxle fluid temperature is displayed, the automatic transaxle fluid may be overheating. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28 for your vehicle. Change Engine Oil Message When ...
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... trailer operation are tight. • start your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. See Engine Overheating on a Hill 1. See Scheduled Maintenance on the brake pedal. 3. If you're trailering, it from the vehicle before you start your...
... trailer operation are tight. • start your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. See Engine Overheating on a Hill 1. See Scheduled Maintenance on the brake pedal. 3. If you're trailering, it from the vehicle before you start your...
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If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change after each engine oil change. 5-22 See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-12 for more information. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement 2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. 2.2L L4 Engine When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.
If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change after each engine oil change. 5-22 See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-12 for more information. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement 2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. 2.2L L4 Engine When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.
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... assembly down toward the glass to remove the wiper blades: 4. 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. 5-55 For proper type and length, see Normal... Maintenance Replacement Parts on the wipers to the low wipe setting. 2. Here's how to remove it from the windshield. Replacement blades come in different types and ...
... assembly down toward the glass to remove the wiper blades: 4. 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. 5-55 For proper type and length, see Normal... Maintenance Replacement Parts on the wipers to the low wipe setting. 2. Here's how to remove it from the windshield. Replacement blades come in different types and ...
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... to achieve more information. Do not include the compact spare tire in a certain direction for more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-69 for the best overall performance. Because these tires are directional tires and must roll in your vehicle has 215/45ZR17 size tires...
... to achieve more information. Do not include the compact spare tire in a certain direction for more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-69 for the best overall performance. Because these tires are directional tires and must roll in your vehicle has 215/45ZR17 size tires...
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 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 Maintenance Record ...6-17 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the 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 ...6-9 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 Maintenance Record ...6-17 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 6-1
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..., checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as recommended. Using the Maintenance Schedule We at the proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are necessary to help protect our environment...errands, or in good working condition. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to maintain your Saturn retailer. 6-2 Any damage caused by warranty. Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at Saturn want to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment...
..., checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as recommended. Using the Maintenance Schedule We at the proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are necessary to help protect our environment...errands, or in good working condition. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to maintain your Saturn retailer. 6-2 Any damage caused by warranty. Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at Saturn want to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment...
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...fied technician do the work only if you can be dangerous. When you should be seriously injured. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits. So, unless you are driven on page 6-4 should have the required know that .... 6-3 See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on the tire and loading information label. Do your Saturn retailer do some jobs, you have your own maintenance work . This schedule is for vehicles that Saturn-trained and supported service technicians will find these ...
...fied technician do the work only if you can be dangerous. When you should be seriously injured. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits. So, unless you are driven on page 6-4 should have the required know that .... 6-3 See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on the tire and loading information label. Do your Saturn retailer do some jobs, you have your own maintenance work . This schedule is for vehicles that Saturn-trained and supported service technicians will find these ...
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... or if the message has not come on page 7-9. Maintenance II - Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was performed. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHG OIL message in the following for "Maintenance I" and "Maintenance II." Generally, it means that service is required for one...Information on at this work using genuine Saturn parts and reset the system. Always use of genuine Saturn parts. However, in some cases, Maintenance II may not indicate that , if you must 6-4 Your Saturn retailer has Saturn-trained service technicians who will perform this ...
... or if the message has not come on page 7-9. Maintenance II - Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was performed. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHG OIL message in the following for "Maintenance I" and "Maintenance II." Generally, it means that service is required for one...Information on at this work using genuine Saturn parts and reset the system. Always use of genuine Saturn parts. However, in some cases, Maintenance II may not indicate that , if you must 6-4 Your Saturn retailer has Saturn-trained service technicians who will perform this ...
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... At Least Once a Month on page 5-22. Replace passenger compartment air filter. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-15. See footnote (g Maintenance I • • Maintenance II 6-5 Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Inspect engine cooling system. Inspect wiper blades. If necessary, replace filter. Check engine coolant and windshield...
... At Least Once a Month on page 5-22. Replace passenger compartment air filter. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-15. See footnote (g Maintenance I • • Maintenance II 6-5 Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Inspect engine cooling system. Inspect wiper blades. If necessary, replace filter. Check engine coolant and windshield...
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Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17 See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on page 6-2. Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17 See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on page 6-2. Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
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...and an electronic version of this owner manual (United States only). • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find Saturn retailers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to the web for updated information. Refer to...allows you to a conventional Text Telephone (TTY) can be found in its Saturn Customer Assistance Center. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your vehicle, visit My Saturn within www.saturn.com (United States) or My GM Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada)....
...and an electronic version of this owner manual (United States only). • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find Saturn retailers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to the web for updated information. Refer to...allows you to a conventional Text Telephone (TTY) can be found in its Saturn Customer Assistance Center. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your vehicle, visit My Saturn within www.saturn.com (United States) or My GM Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada)....
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... Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Loss of Control ...4-13 Low Coolant Level Warning Message ...3-41 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-43 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 7
... Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Loss of Control ...4-13 Low Coolant Level Warning Message ...3-41 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-43 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 7
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.) At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Record ...6-17 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 ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-33 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2... ...2-37 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...2-36 MyGMLink.com ...7-4 N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 8
Maintenance Schedule (cont.) At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Record ...6-17 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 ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-33 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2... ...2-37 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...2-36 MyGMLink.com ...7-4 N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 8
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... Belt Extender ...1-29 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-23 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-10 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-22 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 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-6 Seats (cont.) Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Securing...
... Belt Extender ...1-29 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-23 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-10 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-22 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 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-6 Seats (cont.) Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Securing...