Saturn ION 2005 User Manual

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Driver’s Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Remote Trunk Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preventing Unauthorized Entry
Into the Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Jump Starting Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Removing and Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . .9
Interior Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Preventing Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Delayed Door Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Saturn Security System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Retained Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Dome Lamp Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seatback . . . . . . . .12
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Red Line Reverse Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Vehicle Symbols, Message Center,
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
CHG OIL Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
My Saturn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Congratulations on your purchase of a Saturn ION. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to
ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features
described in this booklet.

Saturn ION 2005 Specifications

General

Brand	Saturn
Model	ION 2005
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Interior Controls and Displays

Cruise Control System Interface

Audio System Controls

Interface for operating the vehicle's sound system, including radio and CD player.

Climate Control System Operation

Controls for managing the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Instrument Panel Cluster Features

Vehicle Speed and Engine RPM Gauges

Displays for current vehicle speed (Speedometer) and engine revolutions (Tachometer).

Fuel and Temperature Gauges

Message Center Alerts

Displays odometer and text messages for vehicle functions and warnings.

Seat and Entry Adjustments

Driver's Seat Adjustment Guide

Remote Trunk Opening Methods

Preventing Trunk Unauthorized Entry

Securing the trunk by locking seatbacks and activating the valet lockout switch.

Vehicle Maintenance and Care

Understanding Tire Pressure

Jump Starting the Vehicle Battery

Procedure for safely jump starting the vehicle using an external battery.

Lighting and Seating Features

Automatic Headlamp System

Operation of the system that automatically turns on headlamps in low light conditions.

Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks

Driving Assistance Features

Cruise Control Engagement

How to turn the cruise control system on/off and set/resume speed.

Vehicle Warning Symbols

Engine Oil Monitoring and Assistance

CHG OIL Message Explanation

Meaning of the 'CHG OIL' message indicating low engine oil life.

Resetting the Oil Life Monitor

Steps to reset the engine oil life monitoring system after service.

Roadside Assistance Program

Roadside Assistance Contact

Toll-free number and TTY for roadside assistance services.

Roadside Assistance Services

List of services provided, including towing, jump starts, and lockout assistance.

Information for Assistance