Saturn L-Series 2004 User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a Saturn L300. 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.
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Lockout Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Wheel Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operating the Liftgate (Wagon Models) . . . . . . .7
Key “Stuck” in OFF Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rear Wiper/Washer (Wagon Models) . . . . . . . .10
Electrochromic Rearview Mirror
with Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Six-Disc In-Dash CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DVD Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
My Saturn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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Getting to Know Your L300
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G
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FCA A
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D
M
B
K. Cruise Control
L. Hood Release Lever
M.Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
I
J
F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
G. Traction Control Button
H. Glove Box
K
N
L
N. Horn
I. Climate Control System
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
J. Audio System
Instrument Panel
A. Air Outlets
B. Exterior Lamp/Turn Signal Controls
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Heated Seat Controls
E. Fog Lamp Button
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C
IMPORTANT: The instrument panel
cluster is designed to let you know
about many important aspects of
your vehicle’s operation. It is impor-
tant to read your Owner Manual and
become familiar with the information
being relayed to you by the lights,
gauges and indicators, and what
action can be taken to ensure safety
and to prevent damage.
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A
Instrument Panel Cluster
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one
very similar to it. The instrument
panel cluster includes these key
features:
A. Fuel Gauge
B. Speedometer
C. Tachometer
D. Engine Coolant Temperature
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Gauge
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Getting to Know Your L300
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your
automatic headlamp system will turn on
your headlamps at the normal brightness and will also illuminate the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and
instrument panel lights. The radio lights
will also dim.
Your vehicle has a light sensor located
on the top of the instrument panel. Be
sure it is not covered, or the automatic
headlamp system will be on whenever
the ignition is on. The system may also
turn on your headlamps when driving
through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel. This is normal.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Lockout Protection
Your Saturn is equipped with an antilockout protection feature that makes it
difficult for you to lock your key in the
vehicle. If you leave the key in the ignition, and either of the front doors is
opened and a power door lock switch on
either door is depressed, all the doors
will lock. The driver’s door will unlock
within one second.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Wheel Dust
The wheels on your vehicle may have
black dust on them. The dust is a byproduct of brake use and does not indicate that there is a problem with your
brake system. Routine wheel washing,
with soap and water, will not affect the
performance or service life of the brake
system. Saturn Corporation does not
recommend the use of wheel dust
shields, because they can reduce brake
system cooling.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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Tire Pressure
Your vehicle’s Tire-Loading Information
Label is located either on the rear edge
of the driver’s door or on the door pillar
between the front and rear seats. The
label provides information about the
size, speed rating, and recommended
tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’s
tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means
the car has been sitting for at least 3
hours or driven no more than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
Over-inflated tires produce a harsh ride,
while under-inflated tires reduce fuel
economy, affect the handling characteristics of the vehicle, and promote tire
wear.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Sunroof (if equipped)
The sunroof switch is located above
your rearview mirror. Your ignition key
must be in the “RUN” or “ACC” position
to operate this feature.
Opening the Sunroof
To open the sunroof three-quarters of
the way, press and hold the “SLIDE”
portion of the switch. To open the sunroof all the way, press and hold the
“SLIDE” portion of the switch again.
Closing the Sunroof
To close the sunroof, press and hold the
“TILT” portion of the switch.
Vent position
To place the sunroof in the vent position
when the sunroof is closed, press and
hold the “TILT” portion of the switch until
the roof is at the desired opening. The
rear of the sunroof will be raised to provide ventilation. To close the sunroof
from the vent position, press and hold
the “SLIDE” portion of the switch.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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