Saturn 2005 ion manual

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To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.

Page 53 A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Page 54 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Page Airbag System Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger.

Your vehicle may also have roof-mounted side impact airbags. Roof-mounted side impact airbags are available for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver and for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind that passenger. Page Where Are The Airbags There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.

See Airbag Readiness Light on page for more information. Page 59 If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger, it is in the ceiling above the side windows. See Airbag System on page In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.

The airbag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.

Your retailer and the Saturn Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page Page Restraint System Check Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle If I add a luggage carrier or sunroof to the roof of my vehicle, will it keep the roof-mounted side impact airbags from working properly?

A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. 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. Page Remote Keyless Entry System This key operates the Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, ignition and all of the lock you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.

Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may be able to have your doors unlocked automatically with the OnStar system if you have an active OnStar At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system.

This also disarms the theft-deterrent system. See Theft-Deterrent Systems on page Press the button again to unlock the rest of the doors. Page 72 1. Once the transmitter is separated, use a toothpick, pen cap or similar object to remove the old battery.

Do not use a metal object. Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. Page 74 Power Door Locks Press the top of the switch to unlock the doors.

Press the bottom of the switch to lock the doors. Page Lockout Protection Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to access them. Then use the handle located on the front edge of the rear door to open it. Page Remote Trunk Release Remote Trunk Release Press the remote trunk release button, located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, to release the trunk lid.

Make sure the remote trunk release lockout feature is not on. Page 78 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, to open the trunk from the inside.

They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. To operate each window, press the switch forward to close the window and rearward to open it. Lift the cover to expose the mirror. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.

Page Ignition Positions Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running. But even when the ignition is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some warning and indicator lights.

Page Starting The Engine 3. Remove the key. Have your vehicle serviced at your GM dealer as soon as possible. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down — that is a safety feature.

Page Automatic Transaxle Operation Automatic Transaxle Operation If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the automatic transaxle.

It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. Page 88 Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.

See Shifting Out of Park P on page Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transaxle, you may have an up-shift light. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page Your vehicle can roll.

If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO , which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.

When on, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror also includes a dual display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. Page Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust; then press the dots located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges.

CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — Page Sunroof Sunroof If the vehicle has a sunroof, the switch that operates it is located on the headliner between the map lamps. Page Section 3 Message Center Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page See Horn on page Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wiper Lever on page Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

Tilt Wheel Your vehicle may have a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions. Page Windshield Wiper Lever Windshield Wiper Lever The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers.

Mist : Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original position. For more cycles, hold the lever down before releasing it. This can really help on long trips. Page The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. SET Set : Press this part of the button to set a speed and to decrease the speed.

Accelerate to a higher speed and reset the cruise control. Exterior Lamp Control : Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has the following four positions: Off : Turning the control to this position turns off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps DRL.

DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.

Page Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The button for your fog lamps is located next to the instrument panel brightness control. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off.

ON: The lamp will stay on as long as the switch is in this position. DOOR: The lamp will come on when a door is opened.

OFF: The lamp will not come on as long as the switch is in this position. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery.

Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. Page Defogging And Defrosting Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass.

This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield and side windows.

Page Climate Control System With Air Conditioning With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Page Fan : Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor.

Off : To turn the fan off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the off position. Page Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass. Page 4. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.

Page Instrument Panel Cluster 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.

Your odometer is located in your message center, and shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada. Page Airbag Readiness Light Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area.

To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your When this light comes on, you should shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow you to.

This light is located in your instrument panel cluster to the left of the speedometer. Page If the brake system warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If the pointer moves into the shaded area, your engine is too hot! Page If The Light Is Flashing Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly.

This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.

Page Maintenance Schedule Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on-board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down.

Page Fuel Gage Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, the fuel gage on the right tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. This gage indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. To change the language, do the following: 1.

Turn the ignition on. See Engine Overheating on page for more information. A chime will also sound to alert you to this message. If this message is displayed, check your engine coolant temperature gage. If the needle is in the red area, your engine may be overheating.

Page Audio System S Audio System s Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your retailer.

Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. VOL Volume : Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL Recall : Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. When the ignition is off, press this button to display the time.

Turn the radio on. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the bass. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the treble. The display will show the selection. TUNE : Press the up or down arrow to select radio stations. SEEK : Press and hold the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. Page Using Automatic Set A. To select the stations, perform the following: 1.

The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. You can insert a CD with the ignition off. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player.

Page 5 RDM Random : Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the display.

Press RDM again to turn off random play. Page Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. The radio will only seek and scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Turn this knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the bass or the treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing.

If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement. Release this pushbutton to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. Forward : Press and hold the right arrow to advance quickly within a track. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. Page 3. Loading will continue until all six CDs are loaded or load is stopped by pressing any other radio button.

The radio will stop trying to load CDs if you wait too long to insert a CD. To scan tracks on the current CD, press and hold either SEEK arrow for more than two seconds, but less then four seconds.

The radio will go to the next track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track. Play full size CDs only. Page Radio Personalization Information : Press this button to see the elapsed time of the track and the current track time. To change these features, do the following: 1. Page If you forget your code, if the theft deterrent feature is accidentally activated with an unknown code, or if the radio is in the locked mode, contact your Saturn retailer.

Page Radio Reception If you forget your code, if the theft deterrent feature is accidentally activated with an unknown code, or if the radio is in the locked mode, contact your Saturn retailer. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.

Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. Page Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. Page There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men.

Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks.

You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. About the Saturn Ion Saturn Ion specifications. Related product manuals. Frequently Asked Questions Below, you will find the most frequently asked questions about the Saturn Ion How do I convert miles into kilometres? The location of the VIN number of the car differs per brand and type of car.

The code may be stamped on the frame of the car or mounted on a plate. What is a VIN number? The VIN number of a car is an identification number unique to each car. When does my Saturn need maintenance? Regular maintenance is necessary for every car. How often the car needs maintenance and what exactly needs to be done can be found in the maintenance instructions.

For major periodic service, this should generally be done every 2 years or after 30, kilometres. When should I change the brake fluid of my Saturn? It is recommended to change the brake fluid every two years. What is the difference between E10 and E5 petrol? E10 petrol consists of up to ten per cent ethanol while E5 petrol will contain less than five per cent ethanol. As a result, the percentage of E10 petrol is lower than that of E5 petrol, making it less bad for the environment.

One or more doors won't open from the inside. Now what? The lock is most likely set to the child safety lock so it cannot be opened from the inside.