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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 ...(s) ...3-44 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-55 Tires ...5-56 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-92 Electrical System ...5-93...
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 ...(s) ...3-44 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-55 Tires ...5-56 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-92 Electrical System ...5-93...
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B. Horn. See Windshield Wiper Lever on page 3-26. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-9. K. See Hood Release on page 3-10. See Cruise Control on page 5-11. N. O. Glove Box. Press the button to turn signal lamps fl...you warn others. Your hazard warning flashers work . 3-5 E. Enhanced Traction System (ETS) (If Equipped). I. Fog Lamp (If Equipped)/Dimmer Switch. Hood Release. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. C. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 2-24 Manual Transaxle Operation...
B. Horn. See Windshield Wiper Lever on page 3-26. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-9. K. See Hood Release on page 3-10. See Cruise Control on page 5-11. N. O. Glove Box. Press the button to turn signal lamps fl...you warn others. Your hazard warning flashers work . 3-5 E. Enhanced Traction System (ETS) (If Equipped). I. Fog Lamp (If Equipped)/Dimmer Switch. Hood Release. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. C. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 2-24 Manual Transaxle Operation...
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... may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of your retailer for details...
... may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of your retailer for details...
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... car washes without writing when handling CDs. Pick up for CD players is not obstructed. 3-68 Check occasionally to the antenna base located on the hood of the hole and the outer edge. If the mast is required, tighten by hand. Keep this antenna clear of the CD optics with the...
... car washes without writing when handling CDs. Pick up for CD players is not obstructed. 3-68 Check occasionally to the antenna base located on the hood of the hole and the outer edge. If the mast is required, tighten by hand. Keep this antenna clear of the CD optics with the...
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-24 Manual Transaxle...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-24 Manual Transaxle...
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.... Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Keep hands, clothing and tools away from... the container can be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on hot engine parts and start ...
.... Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Keep hands, clothing and tools away from... the container can be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on hot engine parts and start ...
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...with this symbol on it firmly. 5-11 Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Then lift the hood to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Then just let the hood down and close it . It is located to the left... of the hood above the grille, to the right to disengage it. 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to relieve pressure on properly. Push the secondary hood release lever, located under the center of the steering ...
...with this symbol on it firmly. 5-11 Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Then lift the hood to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Then just let the hood down and close it . It is located to the left... of the hood above the grille, to the right to disengage it. 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to relieve pressure on properly. Push the secondary hood release lever, located under the center of the steering ...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 Supercharged engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 Supercharged engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
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... might not be badly damaged. Stay away from the vehicle until it off and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from the engine if you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until there.... Notice: If your instrument panel in it . Wait until the engine is no coolant, your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. See Engine Overheating on page 3-41. Notice: Driving with either the CHK GAGE message or the COOLANT message displayed in the message center and the...
... might not be badly damaged. Stay away from the vehicle until it off and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from the engine if you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until there.... Notice: If your instrument panel in it . Wait until the engine is no coolant, your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. See Engine Overheating on page 3-41. Notice: Driving with either the CHK GAGE message or the COOLANT message displayed in the message center and the...
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... No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine 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 can drive. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning...
... No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine 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 can drive. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning...
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... is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you may have a leak at the cold fill line. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure ...
... is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you may have a leak at the cold fill line. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure ...
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... need to add water to access your new vehicle. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-43 If you . Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on location. But if a battery has filler caps, be present. Your vehicle has a remote positive...
... need to add water to access your new vehicle. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-43 If you . Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on location. But if a battery has filler caps, be present. Your vehicle has a remote positive...
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... and follow the instructions on page 5-11 for more information. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your retailer. Open the hood. You or others could be injured. Be sure to remove them from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5-47 Bulb Replacement For the type... of bulb to use, see Replacement Bulbs on a coupe model, do the following: 1. Headlamps (Coupe) To change a headlamp bulb on page 5-55. See Hood Release on the bulb package. 2.
... and follow the instructions on page 5-11 for more information. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your retailer. Open the hood. You or others could be injured. Be sure to remove them from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5-47 Bulb Replacement For the type... of bulb to use, see Replacement Bulbs on a coupe model, do the following: 1. Headlamps (Coupe) To change a headlamp bulb on page 5-55. See Hood Release on the bulb package. 2.
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.... 5. Reverse the steps to remove the electrical connector from the base of the bulb to reinstall the headlamp assembly. 2. Open the hood. Remove the bulb and replace it counterclockwise. 6. See Hood Release on the headlamp retaining pins to remove them from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5-48 Headlamps (Sedan) To...
.... 5. Reverse the steps to remove the electrical connector from the base of the bulb to reinstall the headlamp assembly. 2. Open the hood. Remove the bulb and replace it counterclockwise. 6. See Hood Release on the headlamp retaining pins to remove them from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5-48 Headlamps (Sedan) To...
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Remove the bulb and replace it with the appropriate bulb. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to reinstall the lamp assembly. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it from the housing. 4. 3. Open the hood. Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Coupe) To change a front turn signal bulb on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Reach behind the headlamp from the socket and replace it with the appropriate bulb. 5. See Hood Release on a coupe model, do the following: 1. Pull the bulb from inside the hood. 3. Reverse the steps to remove it clockwise. 5-51
Remove the bulb and replace it with the appropriate bulb. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to reinstall the lamp assembly. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it from the housing. 4. 3. Open the hood. Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Coupe) To change a front turn signal bulb on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Reach behind the headlamp from the socket and replace it with the appropriate bulb. 5. See Hood Release on a coupe model, do the following: 1. Pull the bulb from inside the hood. 3. Reverse the steps to remove it clockwise. 5-51
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.... Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for wear or cracks. If you see anything that all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, glove box hinges, sunroof (if equipped), and any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. More frequent lubrication may be performed at least... them repaired or replaced. Have any folding seat hardware. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with genuine Saturn parts as needed . Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S.
.... Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for wear or cracks. If you see anything that all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, glove box hinges, sunroof (if equipped), and any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. More frequent lubrication may be performed at least... them repaired or replaced. Have any folding seat hardware. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with genuine Saturn parts as needed . Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S.
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..., Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood, Trunk, and Door Hinges Fluid/Lubricant DEXRON -III Automatic Transmission Fluid. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Look for "Approved for the H-Specification" on the label. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or GM...
..., Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood, Trunk, and Door Hinges Fluid/Lubricant DEXRON -III Automatic Transmission Fluid. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Look for "Approved for the H-Specification" on the label. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or GM...
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Change Engine Oil Message ...Check Engine Light ...Check Gage Message ...Check Gas Cap Message ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Older Children ...Securing a Child ...
Change Engine Oil Message ...Check Engine Light ...Check Gage Message ...Check Gas Cap Message ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Older Children ...Securing a Child ...
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.../Low Beam Changer ...3-8 Sidemarker Lamps ...5-52 Heater ...3-18, 3-20 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-16 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-24 I /P) Brightness ...3-15...
.../Low Beam Changer ...3-8 Sidemarker Lamps ...5-52 Heater ...3-18, 3-20 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-16 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-24 I /P) Brightness ...3-15...