2007 SATURN OUTLOOK traction control

While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform to
federal safety requirements and additional General
Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specied government
test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may
depart signicantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices, and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specied government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground
clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 447for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You cannot know how it has
been used or how far it has been driven. It
could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If
you have to replace a wheel, use a new
Saturn original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle
without the proper amount of clearance
can cause damage to the brakes,
suspension or other vehicle parts. The area
damaged by the tire chains could cause
you to lose control of your vehicle and you
or others may be injured in a crash.
Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer recommends it
for use on your vehicle and tire size
combination and road conditions. Follow
that manufacturer’s instructions. To help
avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly,
readjust or remove the device if it is
contacting your vehicle, and do not spin
your vehicle’s wheels. If you do nd
traction devices that will t, install them on
the front tires.
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Tires (cont.)
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 459
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 426
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 429
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 442
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 444
Wheel Replacement................................. 444
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 440
Tow/Haul Mode........................................... 132
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................... 227
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 358
Towing a Trailer....................................... 362
Your Vehicle............................................. 358
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 329
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 394
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 129
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 174
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 174
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 188
Understanding Radio Reception................... 318
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 442
Universal Home Remote System................. 149
Operation........................................150, 154
System Identication................................ 149
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 326
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 353
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 250
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy............ 519
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 474
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 474
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 205
Visors.......................................................... 118
Voltage Devices, High and Wiring............... 475
Voltmeter Gage........................................... 216
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