2005 SATURN VUE flat tire

Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your Saturn retailer can assist you with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-26for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-55for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-70.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-62.
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We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest Saturn
retailer for warranty service or in the event of
a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided
when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.)
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Saturn Retailer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Saturn’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representatives:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number and delivery
date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember we are only a phone call
away. Saturn Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000;
text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-6000.
Saturn reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Saturn’s
judgment, the claims become excessive in frequency
or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Saturn reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
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Electrical System (cont.)
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-93
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-39
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-36
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-32
Coolant......................................................5-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-18
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-32
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-31
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-27
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-19
Overheating................................................5-29
Reduced Power Light...................................3-36
Starting......................................................2-17
Entry Lighting.................................................3-16
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-7
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-30
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage...............................................5-90
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-73Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-69
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-70
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-81
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.............................5-23, 5-24
Manual Transaxle........................................5-26
Windshield Washer......................................5-35
Fog Lamps............................................3-15, 5-51
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-9
Folding Seatback, Passenger............................. 1-8
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-39
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-94
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-96
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-93
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Radios..........................................................3-39
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-40
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-73
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-73
Radio with CD....................................3-42, 3-46
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-40
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-40
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-70
Understanding Reception..............................3-72
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-27
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-60
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-24
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-29
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-29
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recovery Hook...............................................4-45Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-50
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-36
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-71
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-53
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
Saturn......................................................... 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-8
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-58
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-59
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-24
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-44
Roof Rack System..........................................2-38
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-28
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Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-23
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-83
Installing....................................................5-75
Removing...................................................5-71
Storing.......................................................5-81
Specications, Capacities.................................5-99
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-9
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-17
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Cargo Area.................................................2-36
Center Console Storage Area........................2-36
Glove Box..................................................2-36
Roof Rack System.......................................2-38
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-39T
Tachometer....................................................3-25
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-52
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-30
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-70
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Passlock
®...................................................2-14
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-55
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-89
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-68
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-70
Cleaning....................................................5-89
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-83
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-69
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-61
Inspection and Rotation................................5-62
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-75
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-71
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Tires (cont.)
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-81
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
Top Strap......................................................1-40
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-50
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-55
Your Vehicle...............................................4-50
Traction
Control System (TCS)..................................4-10
Control System Warning Light.......................3-30
Low Light...................................................3-31
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic..................................5-23, 5-24
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-26
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-19
Transaxle Operation, Manual............................2-22
Transmission
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-28
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-72
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-65
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-28
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Design......................................................... 4-3
Loading......................................................4-46
Parking Your...............................................2-26
Service Soon Light......................................3-37
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-7
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-92
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-92
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-20
Visors...........................................................2-13
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