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CAUTION:
Leaving
children
in
a
vehicle
with
the
ignition
key
is
dangerous
for
many
reasons.
They
could
operate
the
power
windows
or
other
controls
or
even
make
the
vehicle
move.
The
children
or
others
could
be
badly
injured
or
even
killed.
Do
not
leave
the
keys
in
a
vehicle
with
children.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Manual Lumbar
9
Driver Seat Height Adjuster
9
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Passenger Folding Seatback
12
Rear Seats
15
Split Folding Rear Seat
15
Safety Belts
16
Why Safety Belts Work
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Driver Position
22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
29
Right Front Passenger Position
29
Rear Seat Passengers
29
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
32
Safety Belt Extender
35
Safety Belt Pretensioners
35
Child Restraints
36
Older Children
36
Infants and Young Children
38
Child Restraint Systems
42
Top Strap
45
Where to Put the Restraint
45
Top Strap Anchor Location
47
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch)
48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
52
Airbag System
55
Where Are the Airbags
57
When Should an Airbag Inflate
60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
61
How Does an Airbag Restrain
62
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
62
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
64
Restraint System Check
65
Checking the Restraint Systems
65
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
66
Features and Controls
67
Keys
68
Remote Keyless Entry System
69
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
70
Battery Replacement
71
Doors and Locks
73
Door Locks
73
Lockout Protection
75
Rear Doors (Coupe)
76
Remote Trunk Release
77
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
77
Windows
79
Power Windows
80
Sun Visors
80
Theft-Deterrent Systems
81
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
82
New Vehicle Break-In
82
Ignition Positions
83
Shift Lock Release
84
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
85
Starting the Engine
85
Manual Transaxle
86
Starting Procedure
86
Automatic Transaxle Operation
87
Racing or Other Competitive Driving
89
Manual Transaxle Operation
90
Up-Shift Light
91
Parking Brake
92
Automatic Transaxle
93
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
93
Shifting out of Park (P)
94
Parking over Things that Burn
95
Parking Your Vehicle
95
Engine Exhaust
96
Running the Engine While Parked
96
Mirrors
97
Manual Rearview Mirror
97
Temperature Display
98
Compass Calibration
99
Compass Variance
99
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
100
Temperature and Compass Display
100
Outside Remote Control Mirror
102
Onstar System
104
Storage Areas
105
Glove Box
105
Convenience Net
106
Roof Rack System
106
Sunroof
107
Instrument Panel
109
Section 3 Instrument Panel
110
Default Chapter
112
Instrument Panel Overview
112
Hazard Warning Flashers
113
Other Warning Devices
114
Tilt Wheel
114
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
115
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
115
Windshield Washer
116
Windshield Wiper Lever
117
Cruise Control
118
Lamps on Reminder
121
Automatic Headlamp System
122
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
122
Instrument Panel Brightness
123
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
124
Battery Run-Down Protection
124
Dome Lamp
124
Entry Lighting
124
Map Lamps
124
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
125
Climate Controls
126
Defogging and Defrosting
127
Rear Window Defogger
127
Outlet Adjustment
131
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
131
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
133
Instrument Panel Cluster
134
Speedometer and Odometer
135
Trip Odometer
135
Airbag Readiness Light
136
Safety Belt Reminder Light
136
Battery Warning Light
137
Brake System Warning Light
138
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
141
If the Light Is Flashing
142
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
143
If the Light Is on Steady
143
Maintenance Schedule
144
Highbeam on Light
145
Reduced Engine Power Light
145
Fuel Gage
146
Message Center
147
Boost Gage
147
Low Traction Message
148
Traction off Message
148
Cruise Control Message
148
Transaxle Fluid Hot Message
149
Transaxle Fluid Cold Message
149
Low Coolant Level Warning Message
149
Change Engine Oil Message
149
Check Gage Message
150
Power Steering Message
150
Trunk Ajar Warning Message
150
Check Gas Cap Message
151
Low Fuel Warning Message
151
Service Vehicle Message
151
Error Message
151
Audio System(S)
152
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
152
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
152
AM-FM Radio
153
Setting Preset Stations
154
Radio with CD (Base Level)
155
Finding a Station
156
Playing a CD
158
Playing the Radio
161
Rds Messages
164
Playing the Single CD Player
165
Playing the Six-Disc CD Player
167
Using an Mp3 CD
170
Radio Personalization
172
Theft-Deterrent Feature
173
Radio Reception
175
Care of Your Cds
176
Care of the CD Player
176
Fixed Mast Antenna
176
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
176
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
177
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
178
Defensive Driving
178
Drunken Driving
178
Control of a Vehicle
181
Braking
181
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
182
Braking in Emergencies
184
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
184
Limited-Slip Differential
185
Steering
185
Steering in Emergencies
187
Off-Road Recovery
188
Passing
188
Loss of Control
189
Driving at Night
191
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
192
Driving through Deep Standing Water
194
Driving through Flowing Water
194
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
194
City Driving
195
Freeway Driving
196
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
197
Highway Hypnosis
198
Hill and Mountain Roads
198
Winter Driving
200
Driving on Snow or Ice
201
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
202
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
204
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
205
Loading Your Vehicle
205
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
207
Towing
210
Towing Your Vehicle
210
Recreational Vehicle Towing
210
Towing a Trailer
213
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
214
Weight of the Trailer
214
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
215
Safety Chains
216
Trailer Brakes
216
Driving with a Trailer
217
Driving on Grades
218
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
218
Parking on Hills
219
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
220
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
220
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
220
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
221
Service
223
Doing Your Own Service Work
224
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
225
Fuel
225
Gasoline Octane
225
Gasoline Specifications
226
California Fuel
226
Additives
226
Fuels in Foreign Countries
227
Filling the Tank
228
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
230
Checking Things under the Hood
230
Hood Release
231
Engine Compartment Overview
232
Engine Oil
235
When to Add Engine Oil
236
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
237
Engine Oil Additives
240
Engine Oil Life System
240
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
241
What to Do with Used Oil
241
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
242
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
243
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
244
Manual Transaxle Fluid
244
Hydraulic Clutch
244
Engine Coolant
244
What to Use
245
Checking Coolant
246
Adding Coolant
247
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
247
Engine Overheating
248
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
249
Cooling System
250
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
252
Windshield Washer Fluid
257
Brakes
258
Brake Fluid
258
Checking Brake Fluid
259
What to Add
259
Brake Adjustment
260
Battery
261
Vehicle Storage
261
Jump Starting
262
Headlamp Aiming
266
Bulb Replacement
267
Halogen Bulbs
267
Headlamps (Coupe)
267
Headlamps (Sedan)
268
Front Turn Signal Lamps (Sedan)
270
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Coupe)
271
Fog Lamps
272
Sidemarker Lamps (Coupe)
272
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
273
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
274
Replacement Bulbs
275
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
275
Tires
276
Tire Sidewall Labelling
278
Tire Size
280
Tire Terminology and Definitions
280
Inflation - Tire Pressure
283
How to Check
284
Tire Inspection and Rotation
285
When It Is Time for New Tires
286
Buying New Tires
287
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
288
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
289
Wheel Replacement
289
Used Replacement Wheels
290
Tire Chains
291
If a Tire Goes Flat
292
Changing a Flat Tire
293
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
294
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
297
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
301
Compact Spare Tire
303
Appearance Care
303
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
304
Fabric/Carpet
305
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
306
Care of Safety Belts
306
Weatherstrips
306
Washing Your Vehicle
307
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
307
Finish Care
307
Aluminum Wheels
308
Windshield and Wiper Blades
308
Finish Damage
309
Sheet Metal Damage
309
Tires
309
Chemical Paint Spotting
310
Underbody Maintenance
310
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
311
Vehicle Identification
312
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
312
Service Parts Identification Label
312
Electrical System
313
Add-On Electrical Equipment
313
Windshield Wiper Fuses
313
Power Windows and Other Power Options
313
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
313
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
314
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
316
L L4 Engine
316
Capacities and Specifications
320
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
323
Introduction
324
Maintenance Requirements
324
Maintenance Schedule
324
Using the Maintenance Schedule
324
Your Vehicle and the Environment
324
Scheduled Maintenance
326
Additional Required Services
328
Maintenance Footnotes
330
Engine Oil Level Check
331
At each Fuel Fill
331
Owner Checks and Services
331
At Least Once a Month
332
At Least Once a Year
333
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
334
Underbody Flushing Service
335
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
336
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
338
Maintenance Record
339
Customer Assistance and Information
344
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
344
Online Owner Center
346
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
346
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
347
Roadside Assistance Program
347
Canadian Roadside Assistance
348
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
349
Reporting Safety Defects
350
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
350
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
350
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn
350
Service Publications Ordering Information
351
Service Manuals
351
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle/Shifting out of Park (P)
363
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Brand
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Model
2005 Ion
Category
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Language
English
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