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Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your retailer/dealer for more information. Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission - 4 Speed (Bottom Pan Removal) Automatic Transmission - 6 Speed Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine 5-104 5.0 qt 4.0 qt 5.5 qt 4.7 L 3.8 L 5.2 L 7.5 qt 9.7 qt 7.1 L 9.2 L 7.0 qt 9.5 qt 6.6 L 9.0 L

Section	Page
2008 Saturn AURA BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Power Seats	7
Manual Lumbar	7
Heated Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	8
Head Restraints	11
Power Lift Seat	12
Rear Seats	13
Split Folding Rear Seat	13
Safety Belts	15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Lap-Shoulder Belt	29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	56
Airbag System	60
Where Are the Airbags?	62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	67
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	67
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	68
Passenger Sensing System	69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Restraint System Check	76
Checking the Restraint Systems	76
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	77
Features and Controls	79
Keys	80
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	82
Remote Vehicle Start	84
Doors and Locks	87
Door Locks	87
Power Door Locks	87
Door Ajar Reminder	87
Delayed Locking	88
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	88
Rear Door Security Locks	89
Lockout Protection	90
Trunk	90
Windows	92
Power Windows	93
Sun Visors	94
Theft-Deterrent Systems	95
Content Theft-Deterrent	95
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	96
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	97
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	98
New Vehicle Break-In	98
Ignition Positions	99
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	100
Starting the Engine	100
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	102
Engine Coolant Heater	102
Automatic Transmission Operation	104
Parking Brake	109
Shifting Into Park	110
Shifting Out of Park	111
Parking Over Things That Burn	112
Engine Exhaust	112
Running the Vehicle While Parked	113
Mirrors	114
Manual Rearview Mirror	114
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	114
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	114
Outside Power Mirrors	116
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	116
OnStar® System	117
Universal Home Remote System	120
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	120
Storage Areas	126
Glove Box	126
Cupholders	126
Center Console Storage	127
Convenience Net	127
Sunroof	127
Instrument Panel	129
Instrument Panel Overview	132
Hazard Warning Flashers	134
Other Warning Devices	134
Horn	134
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	134
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	135
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	136
Flash-to-Pass	136
Windshield Wipers	136
Windshield Washer	137
Cruise Control	138
Headlamps	141
Headlamps on Reminder	142
Headlamps Off in Park	142
Delayed Headlamps	142
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	142
Automatic Headlamp System	143
Fog Lamps	144
Instrument Panel Brightness	144
Dome Lamp	145
Entry/Exit Lighting	145
Parade Dimming	145
Overhead Console Reading Lamps	145
Trunk Lamp	145
Battery Run-Down Protection	146
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	146
Climate Controls	147
Climate Control System	147
Automatic Climate Control System	151
Outlet Adjustment	156
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	157
Instrument Panel Cluster	158
Speedometer and Odometer	159
Trip Odometer	159
Tachometer	159
Safety Belt Reminders	159
Airbag Readiness Light	160
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	161
Charging System Light	163
Brake System Warning Light	164
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	165
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	165
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	166
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	167
Tire Pressure Light	167
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	168
Oil Pressure Light	170
Security Light	171
Cruise Control Light	171
Highbeam On Light	171
Fuel Gage	172
Driver Information Center (DIC)	173
DIC Operation and Displays	173
DIC Warnings and Messages	175
DIC Vehicle Personalization	180
Audio System(s)	185
Setting the Clock	186
Radio(s) (MP3)	187
Using an MP3	197
XM Radio Messages	202
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	203
Theft-Deterrent Feature	206
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	206
Radio Reception	207
Backglass Antenna	208
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	208
Chime Level Adjustment	208
Driving Your Vehicle	209
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	210
Defensive Driving	210
Drunk Driving	210
Control of a Vehicle	211
Braking	212
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	213
Braking in Emergencies	214
Traction Control System (TCS)	214
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	217
Steering	219
Off-Road Recovery	222
Passing	222
Loss of Control	222
Driving at Night	224
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	224
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	226
Highway Hypnosis	226
Hill and Mountain Roads	226
Winter Driving	227
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	231
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	232
Loading the Vehicle	232
Towing	238
Towing Your Vehicle	238
Recreational Vehicle Towing	238
Towing a Trailer	241
Service and Appearance Care	249
Service	251
Accessories and Modifications	251
California Proposition 65 Warning	252
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	252
Doing Your Own Service Work	252
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	253
Fuel	253
Gasoline Octane	254
Gasoline Specifications	254
California Fuel	254
Additives	255
Fuels in Foreign Countries	255
Filling the Tank	256
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	259
Checking Things Under the Hood	260
Hood Release	260
Engine Compartment Overview	262
Engine Oil	268
Engine Oil Life System	271
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	273
Automatic Transmission Fluid	275
Engine Coolant	275
Pressure Cap	278
Engine Overheating	278
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	280
Cooling System	281
Power Steering Fluid	285
Windshield Washer Fluid	286
Brakes	287
Battery	290
Jump Starting	291
Headlamp Aiming	295
Bulb Replacement	295
Halogen Bulbs	295
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	296
License Plate Lamp	297
Replacement Bulbs	298
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	298
Tires	299
Tire Sidewall Labeling	300
Tire Terminology and Definitions	303
Inflation - Tire Pressure	306
Tire Pressure Monitor System	307
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	309
Tire Inspection and Rotation	312
When It Is Time for New Tires	314
Buying New Tires	315
Different Size Tires and Wheels	317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	319
Wheel Replacement	319
Tire Chains	321
If a Tire Goes Flat	321
Changing a Flat Tire	322
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	323
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	325
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	331
Compact Spare Tire	332
Appearance Care	333
Interior Cleaning	333
Fabric/Carpet	334
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	335
Care of Safety Belts	336
Weatherstrips	336
Washing Your Vehicle	336
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	337
Finish Care	337
Windshield and Wiper Blades	338
Aluminum Wheels	338
Tires	339
Sheet Metal Damage	339
Finish Damage	339
Underbody Maintenance	340
Chemical Paint Spotting	340
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	340
Vehicle Identification	341
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	341
Service Parts Identification Label	342
Electrical System	342
Add-On Electrical Equipment	342
Windshield Wiper Fuses	342
Power Windows and Other Power Options	343
Fuses	343
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	343
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	346
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	349
Capacities and Specifications	352
Maintenance Schedule	355
Maintenance Schedule	356
Introduction	356
Maintenance Requirements	356
Your Vehicle and the Environment	356
Using the Maintenance Schedule	356
Scheduled Maintenance	358
Additional Required Services	360
Maintenance Footnotes	361
Owner Checks and Services	363
At Each Fuel Fill	363
At Least Once a Month	363
At Least Once a Year	364
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	366
Maintenance Replacement Parts	367
Engine Drive Belt Routing	368
Maintenance Record	370
Customer Assistance Information	373
Customer Assistance and Information	374
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	374
Online Owner Center	377
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	378
Customer Assistance Offices	378
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	378
Roadside Assistance Program	379
Scheduling Service Appointments	381
Courtesy Transportation	382
Collision Damage Repair	384
Reporting Safety Defects	387
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	387
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	388
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn	388
Service Publications Ordering Information	388
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	389
Event Data Recorders	390
OnStar®	391
Navigation System	391
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	391