🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Saturn Model: Aura Model Year Range: 2007-2009 Codes Platform Code: GM Epsilon platform (shared with Opel Vectra, Saab 9-3) 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Mid-size sedan Brand Strategy: Saturn Aura was positioned as a stylish, comfortable, and well-equipped mid-size sedan, aiming to compete with established players in the segment. Competitive Analysis Key Competitors: Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Altima. Key Features Design: Distinctive styling, often praised for its European-inspired design cues due to its shared platform with Opel models. Interior Comfort: Focus on comfortable seating, quiet cabin, and user-friendly controls. Available Options: Offered various engine options, including economical four-cylinder and more powerful V6 engines, as well as different trim levels. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: 2007-2009 Saturn Aura Secondary Coverage: All trim levels and engine options for the specified model years. Page Count Estimated Page Count: Highly variable for digital versions, typically 300-500 pages for printed equivalents. Specific count not provided, but described as 'COMPLETE'. Manual Type Type: Owner's Manual Language Language: English Format Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Infotainment And Controls: Entertainment Systems, Climate Controls, Instrument Cluster, Driver Controls. Comfort And Convenience: Locks and Security, Seating and Safety Restraints, Lights. Mechanical And Maintenance: Maintenance and Specifications, Engine compartment, Engine oil, Battery, Fuel information, Airfilter(s), Refill capacities, Lubricant specifications, Accessories. Procedures Included Basic Operation: Introduction to vehicle features, operating controls, driving techniques. Routine Maintenance: Engine oil changes, air filter replacement, battery checks, fuel system care, fluid top-offs. Troubleshooting And Assistance: Customer Assistance, Reporting safety defects (U.S. only). Cleaning And Care: Vehicle cleaning procedures. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive owner-level information, including step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance and operation. Does not typically include detailed diagnostic procedures or complex repair instructions found in a Service Manual. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Format: PDF Compatibility: All Versions of Windows & Mac Requirements: Adobe PDF Reader Print Quality Printability: All pages are printable. Binding Type Binding Type: N/A (Digital Download) Paper Type Paper Type: N/A (Digital Download) Content Features Visual Aids: Tons of pictures and diagrams. Delivery Delivery Method: Instant Download Delivery Benefit: No shipping cost, no waiting for CD. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Options: 2.4L Ecotec I4, 3.5L High-Output V6, 3.6L High-Output V6 (variable by trim and year). Performance 2.4L Ecotec I4: Approx. 169-171 hp @ 6200 rpm, 156-159 lb-ft torque @ 4500 rpm. 3.5L High-Output V6: Approx. 224 hp @ 6200 rpm, 220 lb-ft torque @ 4800 rpm. 3.6L High-Output V6: Approx. 252 hp @ 6300 rpm, 251 lb-ft torque @ 4800 rpm. Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Multi-port fuel injection (MPI) for 2.4L I4; Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) for V6 engines. Fuel Information Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline. Engine Compartment Layout: Front-wheel drive (FWD) with transversely mounted engine. 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 4-speed automatic (common on base models and 2.4L engine). Optional Transmission Type: 6-speed automatic (e.g., Hydra-Matic 6T70) available with V6 engines. Features Manual Mode: Some transmissions may offer a manual shift mode (Driver Shift Control). 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: Approx. 190.2 inches Width: Approx. 70.9 inches Height: Approx. 58.4 inches Wheelbase: Approx. 107.9 inches Weights Curb Weight: Varies by engine and trim, typically between 3300 - 3600 lbs. 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Frontal Crash Test: 5-star rating for driver and front passenger (for most configurations). IIHS Side Impact Test: Good rating (for most configurations). Active Features Braking System: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) standard. Traction Control: Traction Control System (TCS) standard. Passive Features Airbags: Frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags (availability may vary by trim). Seat Belts: Three-point seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters. Child Seat Anchors: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Audio System: Standard AM/FM/CD/MP3 player. Optional premium audio systems (e.g., Harman Kardon) and satellite radio. Navigation: Optional GPS navigation system available on higher trims. Driver Assistance Cruise Control: Standard cruise control. Parking Assistance: Optional rear parking assist sensors. Connectivity Bluetooth: Optional Bluetooth hands-free phone system. Auxiliary Input: Standard auxiliary audio input jack on most models. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Typically every 7,500 miles or 6 months, or as indicated by the oil life monitoring system, using synthetic blend or full synthetic oil. Tire Rotation: Every 7,500 miles. Engine Air Filter: Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace as needed. Check manual for specific interval based on driving conditions. Cabin Air Filter: Replace as needed, typically every 12,000-24,000 miles or annually, depending on air quality. Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Type: SAE 5W-30 recommended for most engines (check specific engine for exact viscosity). Coolant Type: Dex-Cool (GM P/N 12346290 or equivalent), a long-life organic acid technology (OAT) coolant. Transmission Fluid Type: Dexron VI (for 6-speed automatic) or Dexron III (for 4-speed automatic, though VI is often backward compatible and preferred). Brake Fluid Type: DOT 3 or DOT...
Comprehensive owner-level information, including step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance and operation. Does not typically include detailed diagnostic procedures or complex repair instructions found in a Service Manual.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
Format:
PDF
Compatibility:
All Versions of Windows & Mac
Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader
Print Quality
Printability:
All pages are printable.
Binding Type
Binding Type:
N/A (Digital Download)
Paper Type
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital Download)
Content Features
Visual Aids:
Tons of pictures and diagrams.
Delivery
Delivery Method:
Instant Download
Delivery Benefit:
No shipping cost, no waiting for CD.
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Options:
2.4L Ecotec I4, 3.5L High-Output V6, 3.6L High-Output V6 (variable by trim and year).
Multi-port fuel injection (MPI) for 2.4L I4; Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) for V6 engines.
Fuel Information
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline.
Engine Compartment
Layout:
Front-wheel drive (FWD) with transversely mounted engine.
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
4-speed automatic (common on base models and 2.4L engine).
Optional
Transmission Type:
6-speed automatic (e.g., Hydra-Matic 6T70) available with V6 engines.
Features
Manual Mode:
Some transmissions may offer a manual shift mode (Driver Shift Control).
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
Approx. 190.2 inches
Width:
Approx. 70.9 inches
Height:
Approx. 58.4 inches
Wheelbase:
Approx. 107.9 inches
Weights
Curb Weight:
Varies by engine and trim, typically between 3300 - 3600 lbs.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test:
5-star rating for driver and front passenger (for most configurations).
IIHS Side Impact Test:
Good rating (for most configurations).
Active Features
Braking System:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) standard.
Traction Control:
Traction Control System (TCS) standard.
Passive Features
Airbags:
Frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags (availability may vary by trim).
Seat Belts:
Three-point seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Child Seat Anchors:
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
Standard AM/FM/CD/MP3 player. Optional premium audio systems (e.g., Harman Kardon) and satellite radio.
Navigation:
Optional GPS navigation system available on higher trims.
Driver Assistance
Cruise Control:
Standard cruise control.
Parking Assistance:
Optional rear parking assist sensors.
Connectivity
Bluetooth:
Optional Bluetooth hands-free phone system.
Auxiliary Input:
Standard auxiliary audio input jack on most models.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 7,500 miles or 6 months, or as indicated by the oil life monitoring system, using synthetic blend or full synthetic oil.
Tire Rotation:
Every 7,500 miles.
Engine Air Filter:
Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace as needed. Check manual for specific interval based on driving conditions.
Cabin Air Filter:
Replace as needed, typically every 12,000-24,000 miles or annually, depending on air quality.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-30 recommended for most engines (check specific engine for exact viscosity).
Coolant Type:
Dex-Cool (GM P/N 12346290 or equivalent), a long-life organic acid technology (OAT) coolant.
Transmission Fluid Type:
Dexron VI (for 6-speed automatic) or Dexron III (for 4-speed automatic, though VI is often backward compatible and preferred).
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4.
Refill Capacities
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approx. 4.5-5.0 quarts (4.3-4.7 liters) for 2.4L; approx. 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters) for V6 engines. Always verify with dipstick.
Part Numbers
Oil Filter Example:
AC Delco PF48 (for 2.4L Ecotec), AC Delco PF64 (for 3.6L V6). Specific part numbers vary by engine and filter manufacturer.
Known Issues
Transmission Issues:
Some owners have reported issues with the 4-speed automatic transmission, particularly rough shifting or premature wear. 6-speed transmissions generally more reliable but can also experience issues.
Power Steering:
Occasional reports of power steering pump noise or leaks.
Climate Control:
Blend door actuator failures leading to climate control issues can occur.
Timing Chain Issues:
Some 3.6L V6 engines (GM LLT) can develop timing chain tensioner or guide issues over time, though this is less common in the earlier Aura applications compared to later GM models using the same engine.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Saturn Brand Identity:
Saturn was a division of General Motors known for its innovative retail approach, plastic body panels, and focus on customer satisfaction.
Model Evolution
Introduction Year:
2007
Positioning:
Replaced the Saturn Ion sedan as Saturn's mid-size offering, based on GM's global Epsilon platform.
Trim Levels:
XE, XR (sportier trim with independent rear suspension on some models).
Production
Production End:
Saturn brand production ceased in 2010, so Aura production ended around 2009-2010.
Manufacturing Plant:
Spring Hill, Tennessee, USA.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
IIHS Top Safety Pick:
The Saturn Aura received a 'Good' rating in IIHS frontal and side-impact crash tests, a strong indicator of its safety performance for its class and time.
Consumer Reports Ratings:
Consumer Reports ratings varied by year and powertrain, but the Aura generally performed moderately well in terms of predicted reliability and owner satisfaction, often praised for its ride and handling.
Certifications
Fuel Economy Epa:
EPA estimates varied, e.g., 2.4L I4 with 4-speed auto: ~20-22 MPG city / 30-32 MPG highway. V6 variants were lower. (Specific figures depend on year and configuration).
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