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Instrument
Panel
Cluster
Your
instrument
cluster
is
designed
to
let
you
know
at
a
glance
how
your
vehicle
is
running.
You
will
know
how
fast
you
are
going,
about
how
much
fuel
you
have
used,
and
many
other
things
you
will
need
to
know
to
drive
safely
and
economically.
United
States
version
shown,
Canada
similar
3-26
143
145
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
Head Restraints
12
Passenger Folding Seatback
13
Rear Seats
15
Split Folding Rear Seat
15
Safety Belts
17
Why Safety Belts Work
18
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
21
Driver Position
22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
30
Right Front Passenger Position
30
Rear Seat Passengers
30
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
34
Safety Belt Extender
37
Safety Belt Pretensioners
37
Child Restraints
38
Older Children
38
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
44
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
47
Where to Put the Restraint
48
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch)
49
Top Tether Anchor
50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
57
Airbag System
60
Where Are the Airbags
62
When Should an Airbag Inflate
65
How Does an Airbag Restrain
66
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
66
Airbag Inflates
67
What will You See after an
67
Passenger Sensing System
68
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
Restraint System Check
74
Checking the Restraint Systems
74
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
75
Features and Controls
77
Keys
78
Remote Keyless Entry System
79
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
80
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
81
Battery Replacement
82
Doors and Locks
83
Delayed Locking
84
Power Door Locks
84
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
84
Rear Door Security Locks
85
Lockout Protection
86
Rear Doors (Coupe)
86
Remote Trunk Release
87
Windows
89
Power Windows
90
Sun Visors
91
Theft-Deterrent Systems
92
Content Theft-Deterrent
92
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
93
New Vehicle Break-In
93
Ignition Positions
94
Shift Lock Release
95
Starting the Engine
96
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
96
Manual Transaxle
97
Starting Procedure
97
Automatic Transaxle Operation
98
Manual Transaxle Operation
101
Shift Speeds
102
Parking Brake
103
Automatic Transaxle
104
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
104
Parking Your Vehicle
105
Shifting out of Park (P)
105
Engine Exhaust
106
Parking over Things that Burn
106
Running the Engine While Parked
107
Mirrors
108
Manual Rearview Mirror
108
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
109
Temperature and Compass Display
109
Compass Calibration
110
Compass Variance
110
Compass Operation
111
Temperature Display
111
Outside Power Mirrors
113
Outside Remote Control Mirror
113
Onstar System
114
Outside Convex Mirror
114
Onstar Services
115
Storage Areas
116
Center Console Storage Area
116
Glove Box
116
Roof Rack System
116
Sunroof
117
Instrument Panel
119
Section 3 Instrument Panel
120
Default Chapter
122
Instrument Panel Overview
122
Hazard Warning Flashers
124
Other Warning Devices
124
Tilt Wheel
125
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
125
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
126
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
126
Windshield Washer
127
Windshield Wiper Lever
127
Cruise Control
128
Setting Cruise Control
129
Lamps on Reminder
131
Automatic Headlamp System
132
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
132
Fog Lamps
133
Instrument Panel Brightness
133
Battery Run-Down Protection
134
Dome Lamp
134
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
134
Entry Lighting
134
Map Lamps
134
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
135
Climate Controls
136
Defogging and Defrosting
137
Rear Window Defogger
137
With Air Conditioning
138
Outlet Adjustment
140
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
141
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
143
Instrument Panel Cluster
144
Speedometer and Odometer
145
Trip Odometer
145
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
147
Safety Belt Reminder Light
147
Airbag Readiness Light
148
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
149
Battery Warning Light
151
Brake System Warning Light
152
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
154
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
154
If the Light Is Flashing
155
If the Light Is on Steady
156
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
157
Maintenance Schedule
158
Oil Pressure Light
158
Reduced Engine Power Light
159
Highbeam on Light
159
Fuel Gage
160
Boost Gage
161
Message Center
161
Low Traction Message
162
Traction off Message
162
Cruise Control Message
162
Transaxle Fluid Hot Message
163
Change Engine Oil Message
163
Check Gage Message
163
Power Steering Message
164
Trunk Ajar Warning Message
164
Check Gas Cap Message
164
Low Fuel Warning Message
164
Service Vehicle Message
165
Error Message
165
Audio System(S)
166
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)
167
Setting the Time (with Date Display)
168
Radio with CD (Base)
168
Finding a Station
169
Setting Preset Stations
169
Radio Messages
170
Radio with CD (MP3)
173
Playing the Radio
174
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
175
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade
176
Radio Reception
188
Care of Your Cds
189
Care of the CD Player
189
Fixed Mast Antenna
190
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
190
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
191
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
192
Defensive Driving
192
Drunken Driving
193
Control of a Vehicle
195
Braking
196
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
197
Using Abs
198
Braking in Emergencies
199
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
199
Limited-Slip Differential
200
Steering
201
Steering in Emergencies
202
Off-Road Recovery
203
Passing
204
Loss of Control
205
Racing or Other Competitive Driving
206
Driving at Night
207
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
208
Driving through Deep Standing Water
209
Driving through Flowing Water
209
City Driving
210
Freeway Driving
211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
212
Highway Hypnosis
213
Hill and Mountain Roads
214
Winter Driving
216
Driving on Snow or Ice
217
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
218
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
220
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
221
Loading Your Vehicle
221
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
222
Towing
226
Towing Your Vehicle
226
Recreational Vehicle Towing
226
Towing a Trailer
229
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
230
Weight of the Trailer
230
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
231
Driving with a Trailer
232
Following Distance
233
Making Turns
233
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
233
Driving on Grades
234
Parking on Hills
234
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
235
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
235
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
235
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
237
Service
239
Accessories and Modifications
239
California Proposition 65 Warning
239
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
240
Doing Your Own Service Work
240
Fuel
240
Gasoline Octane
241
Gasoline Specifications
241
California Fuel
241
Additives
242
Fuels in Foreign Countries
242
Filling the Tank
243
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
245
Service and Appearance Care
246
Checking Things under the Hood
246
Hood Release
246
Engine Compartment Overview
248
Engine Oil
251
When to Add Engine Oil
252
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
253
Engine Oil Additives
255
Engine Oil Life System
256
What to Do with Used Oil
257
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
258
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
259
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
260
Manual Transaxle Fluid
260
Engine Coolant
261
Hydraulic Clutch
261
What to Use
262
Checking Coolant
263
Adding Coolant
264
Checking Intercooler System Coolant
264
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
265
Engine Overheating
265
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
266
Cooling System
267
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
269
Windshield Washer Fluid
274
Brakes
275
Checking Brake Fluid
276
What to Add
276
Brake Adjustment
277
Battery
278
Vehicle Storage
278
Jump Starting
279
Bulb Replacement
284
Halogen Bulbs
284
Headlamps (Coupe)
285
Headlamps (Sedan)
286
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Coupe)
288
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Sedan)
289
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
290
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
290
Replacement Bulbs
291
Headlamp Aiming
284
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
292
Tires
293
Tire Sidewall Labeling
295
Tire Size
297
Tire Terminology and Definitions
298
Inflation - Tire Pressure
300
How to Check
301
Tire Inspection and Rotation
302
When It Is Time for New Tires
304
Buying New Tires
304
Different Size Tires and Wheels
306
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
306
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
308
Wheel Replacement
308
Used Replacement Wheels
309
Tire Chains
310
If a Tire Goes Flat
311
Changing a Flat Tire
312
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
313
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
318
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
323
Appearance Care
326
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
326
Compact Spare Tire
326
Fabric/Carpet
328
Care of Safety Belts
329
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
329
Weatherstrips
329
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
330
Finish Care
330
Aluminum Wheels
331
Windshield and Wiper Blades
331
Finish Damage
332
Sheet Metal Damage
332
Tires
332
Chemical Paint Spotting
333
Underbody Maintenance
333
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
334
Washing Your Vehicle
330
Vehicle Identification
335
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
335
Service Parts Identification Label
335
Electrical System
335
Add-On Electrical Equipment
335
Windshield Wiper Fuses
336
Power Windows and Other Power Options
336
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
336
Floor Console Fuse Block
336
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
338
Capacities and Specifications
345
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
347
Introduction
348
Maintenance Requirements
348
Maintenance Schedule
348
Using the Maintenance Schedule
348
Your Vehicle and the Environment
348
Scheduled Maintenance
350
Additional Required Services
352
Maintenance Footnotes
354
Engine Oil Level Check
355
At each Fuel Fill
355
Owner Checks and Services
355
At Least Once a Month
356
At Least Once a Year
356
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
357
Underbody Flushing Service
358
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
359
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
361
Maintenance Record
362
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
365
Customer Assistance and Information
366
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
366
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
368
Online Owner Center
368
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
369
Roadside Assistance Program
369
Canadian Roadside Assistance
370
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
371
Collision Damage Repair
372
Repair Facility
372
Insuring Your Vehicle
373
Reporting Safety Defects
375
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
375
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
375
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn
376
Service Manuals
376
Service Bulletins
377
Service Publications Ordering Information
382
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Saturn 2006 Ion Specifications
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Brand
Saturn
Model
2006 Ion
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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