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2006 Saturn ION Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-68 Features and ... ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-57 Appearance Care ...5-90 Vehicle Identification ...5-99 Electrical System ...5-99 Capacities and Specifications ...5-109 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-11 Index ...1
2006 Saturn ION Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-68 Features and ... ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-57 Appearance Care ...5-90 Vehicle Identification ...5-99 Electrical System ...5-99 Capacities and Specifications ...5-109 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-11 Index ...1
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...out what type of filter to be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. 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. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for details on each side of the glove box until the door can be lowered from...
...out what type of filter to be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. 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. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for details on each side of the glove box until the door can be lowered from...
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... ignition to START. Have it doesn't come on after you start your vehicle serviced. Check your ignition is not receiving enough oil. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this system, the security light will stay on when you are driving. The engine could be low on oil, or could be covered by... your engine is off. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will flash as possible and have some other oil problem. If it fixed ...
... ignition to START. Have it doesn't come on after you start your vehicle serviced. Check your ignition is not receiving enough oil. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this system, the security light will stay on when you are driving. The engine could be low on oil, or could be covered by... your engine is off. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will flash as possible and have some other oil problem. If it fixed ...
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... CHK GAGE message or the COOLANT message displayed in the message center and the Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 5-29 for more information. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-29. Check Gage Message If the CHK GAGE message is displayed, the engine coolant may be overheating. Your...
... CHK GAGE message or the COOLANT message displayed in the message center and the Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 5-29 for more information. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-29. Check Gage Message If the CHK GAGE message is displayed, the engine coolant may be overheating. Your...
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Reapply the regular brakes. See Scheduled Maintenance on a Hill 1. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. 3. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking ... regular brakes until the trailer is covered in trailer operation are especially important in this information before changing the tire. 4-45 Then apply your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you get a flat tire while towing a trailer, be sure to secure the trailer and disconnect it 's a good...
Reapply the regular brakes. See Scheduled Maintenance on a Hill 1. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. 3. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking ... regular brakes until the trailer is covered in trailer operation are especially important in this information before changing the tire. 4-45 Then apply your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you get a flat tire while towing a trailer, be sure to secure the trailer and disconnect it 's a good...
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...;lter box. 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. See Scheduled Maintenance on the cover and pull off the hose. 2. The air inlet tube must be cleaned by blowing...
...;lter box. 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. See Scheduled Maintenance on the cover and pull off the hose. 2. The air inlet tube must be cleaned by blowing...
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... Parts on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click into place. Push the new wiper blade securely on page 6-15. 2. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for wear and cracking. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be ...
... Parts on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click into place. Push the new wiper blade securely on page 6-15. 2. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for wear and cracking. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be ...
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... 5-68 and Wheel Replacement on page 6-4. {CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, make sure the tires are such that a vehicle can cause sudden tire failure. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-72 for the front and rear tires when operating your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.
... 5-68 and Wheel Replacement on page 6-4. {CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, make sure the tires are such that a vehicle can cause sudden tire failure. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-72 for the front and rear tires when operating your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.
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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 ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-16 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 ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-16 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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Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at Saturn want to help protect our environment, and to maintain your vehicle in making deliveries. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. Improper fluid ... increase the level of all the time in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Using the Maintenance Schedule We at the proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are driven on page 5-5. You may not be sure to keep your vehicle. ...
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at Saturn want to help protect our environment, and to maintain your vehicle in making deliveries. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. Improper fluid ... increase the level of all the time in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Using the Maintenance Schedule We at the proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are driven on page 5-5. You may not be sure to keep your vehicle. ...
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...listed in good condition. If you can be complex. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to use of genuine Saturn parts. {CAUTION: Performing maintenance work using genuine Saturn parts. All parts should be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you have a qualified technician do these ... for further information. If you or anyone else drives the vehicle. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these jobs. 6-3 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be checked, when to check it, and what should be performed when indicated. Do your own...
...listed in good condition. If you can be complex. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to use of genuine Saturn parts. {CAUTION: Performing maintenance work using genuine Saturn parts. All parts should be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you have a qualified technician do these ... for further information. If you or anyone else drives the vehicle. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these jobs. 6-3 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be checked, when to check it, and what should be performed when indicated. Do your own...
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...your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was Maintenance I if the CHG OIL message comes on page 3-45. Your Saturn retailer has Saturn-trained service technicians who will perform this time the system must service your last service. Remember... are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may be reset. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHG OIL message in the message center comes on at this work using genuine Saturn parts and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is changed at least...
...your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was Maintenance I if the CHG OIL message comes on page 3-45. Your Saturn retailer has Saturn-trained service technicians who will perform this time the system must service your last service. Remember... are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may be reset. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHG OIL message in the message center comes on at this work using genuine Saturn parts and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is changed at least...
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... wiper blades. See footnote (f). Replace passenger compartment air filter. See footnote (j). Lubricate body components. Inspect throttle system. See footnote (g Maintenance I • • Maintenance II 6-5 Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (e). See Engine Oil on page 5-22. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-10. See... Control Service. If necessary, replace filter. See footnote (a). Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system.
... wiper blades. See footnote (f). Replace passenger compartment air filter. See footnote (j). Lubricate body components. Inspect throttle system. See footnote (g Maintenance I • • Maintenance II 6-5 Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (e). See Engine Oil on page 5-22. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-10. See... Control Service. If necessary, replace filter. See footnote (a). Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system.
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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 the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on page 6-2. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16
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 the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on page 6-2. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16
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... owners who has access to a TDD or to members (United States only). or speech-impaired customer who have hearing difficulties, Saturn has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment in Canada may contact the BBB Auto Line Program by using the..., including tips and videos and an electronic version of this program. • 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 a conventional Text Telephone (TTY) can be ...
... owners who has access to a TDD or to members (United States only). or speech-impaired customer who have hearing difficulties, Saturn has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment in Canada may contact the BBB Auto Line Program by using the..., including tips and videos and an electronic version of this program. • 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 a conventional Text Telephone (TTY) can be ...
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... Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-36 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual...
... Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-15 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-36 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual...
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... for Everyone ...Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...3-29 1-31 3-29 5-93 1-16 1-16 1-15 1-28 1-24 1-24 1-31 1-24 1-11 1-23 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seatback, Folding Passenger ...1-7 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-6 Manual ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-7 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Securing a Child Restraint...
... for Everyone ...Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...3-29 1-31 3-29 5-93 1-16 1-16 1-15 1-28 1-24 1-24 1-31 1-24 1-11 1-23 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seatback, Folding Passenger ...1-7 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-6 Manual ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-7 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Securing a Child Restraint...