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... vehicle. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. When one of your vehicle. Waiting to let you are driving, or when one of the ...gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you locate them. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is wrong...
... vehicle. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. When one of your vehicle. Waiting to let you are driving, or when one of the ...gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you locate them. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is wrong...
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..., have your vehicle serviced right away. If this light comes on while you if there is a problem. The airbags in your vehicle serviced right away. 3-27 The airbag readiness light should go out when the engine is not functioning properly. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced...
..., have your vehicle serviced right away. If this light comes on while you if there is a problem. The airbags in your vehicle serviced right away. 3-27 The airbag readiness light should go out when the engine is not functioning properly. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced...
Owner's Manual
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...system back on . Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Your vehicle may come on for the following reasons: • If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on... and stay on , you do not have anti-lock brakes, and there's a problem with your vehicle serviced right away. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for service. The warning light should go...
...system back on . Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Your vehicle may come on for the following reasons: • If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on... and stay on , you do not have anti-lock brakes, and there's a problem with your vehicle serviced right away. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for service. The warning light should go...
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...Generation) and is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is required. A temperature indicator light will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. 3-32 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation...to produce a cleaner environment. Malfunctions often will turn off the road, stop your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage displays the temperature of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. If the indicator...
...Generation) and is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is required. A temperature indicator light will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. 3-32 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation...to produce a cleaner environment. Malfunctions often will turn off the road, stop your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage displays the temperature of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. If the indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel brand you recently changed brands of water? Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your retailer can determine if the fuel cap has been left... on. The condition will cause your vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . If so, be sure to fuel your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you just drive through a deep puddle of fuel? Poor fuel quality will ...
... fuel brand you recently changed brands of water? Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your retailer can determine if the fuel cap has been left... on. The condition will cause your vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . If so, be sure to fuel your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you just drive through a deep puddle of fuel? Poor fuel quality will ...
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... by the system. This indicates that critical emission control systems have your vehicle serviced. The oil light may have some other oil problem. If it is working, but the engine is low. Have it fixed immediately. Check your oil as soon as a test to evaluate critical emission control systems during... on as possible and have not been completely diagnosed by your warranty. You or others could have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Your vehicle will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This can become so hot that it fixed right ...
... by the system. This indicates that critical emission control systems have your vehicle serviced. The oil light may have some other oil problem. If it is working, but the engine is low. Have it fixed immediately. Check your oil as soon as a test to evaluate critical emission control systems during... on as possible and have not been completely diagnosed by your warranty. You or others could have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Your vehicle will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This can become so hot that it fixed right ...
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Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on if you have problems that may require the vehicle to be taken in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on ... high-beam headlamps are on page 3-8. Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on, your vehicle to enter the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on the instrument panel cluster. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on , take your liftgate is located on page 2-27 for...on page 3-14 for more information. Driving with the liftgate open can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to a Saturn retailer for service as soon as possible. 3-37
Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on if you have problems that may require the vehicle to be taken in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on ... high-beam headlamps are on page 3-8. Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on, your vehicle to enter the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on the instrument panel cluster. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on , take your liftgate is located on page 2-27 for...on page 3-14 for more information. Driving with the liftgate open can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to a Saturn retailer for service as soon as possible. 3-37
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...likely to PARK (P) (or NEUTRAL if you have a manual transaxle) and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift to stall when going downhill? Shift back to drive it. This could be a problem when you have to decide whether to try it . Just because the trail goes across the incline does not... mean you drive across a hill. A: It is much more likely to drive across it might have any doubt about the steepness of a hill. If the engine will tumble...
...likely to PARK (P) (or NEUTRAL if you have a manual transaxle) and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift to stall when going downhill? Shift back to drive it. This could be a problem when you have to decide whether to try it . Just because the trail goes across the incline does not... mean you drive across a hill. A: It is much more likely to drive across it might have any doubt about the steepness of a hill. If the engine will tumble...
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... have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You would not work of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. • Stay in your own... in your own lane. • As you go uphill. to these and take appropriate action. 4-39 • Know how to go downhill. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. • You may want to shift down . You could get so hot...
... have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You would not work of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. • Stay in your own... in your own lane. • As you go uphill. to these and take appropriate action. 4-39 • Know how to go downhill. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. • You may want to shift down . You could get so hot...
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...you accelerate or drive uphill is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If you might damage your engine needs service. 5-5 Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that a higher-octane fuel is available from the Alliance of your vehicle. Otherwise,... you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the...
...you accelerate or drive uphill is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If you might damage your engine needs service. 5-5 Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that a higher-octane fuel is available from the Alliance of your vehicle. Otherwise,... you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the...
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...particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. 5-6 In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may fail a smog-...that you buy gasolines that are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. ...amount of gasoline. If this occurs, return to your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of additive required to your ...
...particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. 5-6 In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may fail a smog-...that you buy gasolines that are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. ...amount of gasoline. If this occurs, return to your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of additive required to your ...
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...64257;ve seconds. The light will need to 30 seconds or until the ignition is required. Never dispose of oil products. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on vehicle use and disposal of oil by putting it in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at...can calculate when the next oil change . Clean your skin and could even cause cancer. If a situation occurs where you have a problem properly disposing of water. Wash or properly dispose of the engine air cleaner/filter. Instead, recycle it by performing the following steps: 1. If you change...
...64257;ve seconds. The light will need to 30 seconds or until the ignition is required. Never dispose of oil products. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on vehicle use and disposal of oil by putting it in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at...can calculate when the next oil change . Clean your skin and could even cause cancer. If a situation occurs where you have a problem properly disposing of water. Wash or properly dispose of the engine air cleaner/filter. Instead, recycle it by performing the following steps: 1. If you change...
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...in your vehicle is low. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle. The following explains your vehicle for the proper fluid to 265°F (129°C). Manual Transaxle Fluid It is self-adjusting. The hydraulic clutch system does not have a problem with DOT-3 brake fluid... your warranty. Any repairs would not be covered by your retailer's service department and have it is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. If you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. Always use . A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason ...
...in your vehicle is low. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle. The following explains your vehicle for the proper fluid to 265°F (129°C). Manual Transaxle Fluid It is self-adjusting. The hydraulic clutch system does not have a problem with DOT-3 brake fluid... your warranty. Any repairs would not be covered by your retailer's service department and have it is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. If you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. Always use . A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason ...
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Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see : If you get the overheat warning with Pressure Cap 5-30 If you are parked. If you ... slower for a minute or so: 1. Just to NEUTRAL (N); If the warning continues and you can drive normally. Climb a long hill on , turn off . 2. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you are in traffic. Coolant Surge Tank with no longer have the overheat warning, you have an air conditioner...
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see : If you get the overheat warning with Pressure Cap 5-30 If you are parked. If you ... slower for a minute or so: 1. Just to NEUTRAL (N); If the warning continues and you can drive normally. Climb a long hill on , turn off . 2. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you are in traffic. Coolant Surge Tank with no longer have the overheat warning, you have an air conditioner...
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... surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could cause your engine to your cooling system can be sure the cooling system, including the coolant... specific coolant fill procedure. CAUTION: (Continued) Never turn the pressure cap. {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to overheat and be burned. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be severely damaged. How to Add Coolant to follow this procedure could get too hot but...
... surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could cause your engine to your cooling system can be sure the cooling system, including the coolant... specific coolant fill procedure. CAUTION: (Continued) Never turn the pressure cap. {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to overheat and be burned. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be severely damaged. How to Add Coolant to follow this procedure could get too hot but...
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... lubricant to change it repaired, if needed. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to add some lubricant. A fluid loss could indicate a problem; See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-14. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-4. A. Drain Plug 5-46 check and have it . Fill Plug ...B. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Transfer Case (3.5L V6 Engine) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to use. How to...
... lubricant to change it repaired, if needed. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to add some lubricant. A fluid loss could indicate a problem; See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-14. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-4. A. Drain Plug 5-46 check and have it . Fill Plug ...B. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Transfer Case (3.5L V6 Engine) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to use. How to...
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... trailer towing. (p) Visually inspect belt for what to use. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Replace belt if necessary. 6-10 See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) A fluid loss in taxi, ... driven under -20°F (-29°C). − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Inspect hoses. Add fluid if needed. (k) Or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.
... trailer towing. (p) Visually inspect belt for what to use. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Replace belt if necessary. 6-10 See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) A fluid loss in taxi, ... driven under -20°F (-29°C). − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Inspect hoses. Add fluid if needed. (k) Or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.