2007 SATURN OUTLOOK warning

Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good
braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested
with top-quality brake parts. When you replace
parts of the braking system — for example, when
the brake linings wear down and you need
new ones put in — be sure you get new approved
replacement parts. If you do not, the brakes
might not work properly. For example, if someone
puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between the front and rear
brakes can change — for the worse. The braking
performance you have come to expect can
change in many other ways if someone puts in the
wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.
When it is time for a new battery, see your
dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement
number shown on the original battery’s label.
For battery replacement, see your dealer/retailer
or the service manual. To purchase a service
manual, seeService Publications Ordering
Information on page 518.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
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When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Do not
forget to check the compact spare tire, it should be
at 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional information
regarding the compact spare tire, seeCompact
Spare Tire on page 463.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are
properly inated simply by looking at them. Radial
tires may look properly inated even when they
are under-inated. Check the tire’s ination
pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours
or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.
Press the tire gage rmly onto the valve to
get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire
ination pressure matches the recommended
pressure on the Tire and Loading Information
label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the
ination pressure is low, add air until you reach the
recommended amount.If you overll the tire, release air by pushing on
the metal stem in the center of the tire valve.
Re-check the tire pressure with the tire gage.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
Tire Pressure Monitor System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses
radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure
levels. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each
tire and wheel assembly, except the spare
tire. TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in
your vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure
readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
The TPMS is designed to alert the driver, if a low
tire pressure condition exists. If your vehicle has the
Driver Information Center (DIC), the driver can also
check tire pressure levels using the DIC.
When a low tire pressure condition is detected,
the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning
symbol located on the instrument panel cluster.
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If your vehicle has the DIC feature, a message
to check the pressure in a specic tire also
appears on the DIC display. The low tire pressure
warning symbol on the instrument panel cluster
and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
message on the DIC display appears at each
ignition cycle until the tires are inated to
the correct ination pressure. For additional
information and details about the DIC operation
and displays seeDIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons) on page 229orDIC Operation
and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 235
andDIC Warnings and Messages on page 239.
You may notice, during cooler weather conditions,
the tire pressure monitor light, located on the
instrument panel cluster, and the CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE message appears when the vehicle is
rst started and then turn off as you start to
drive the vehicle. This could be an early indicator
that the tire pressures are getting low and
need to be inated to the proper pressure.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should
be checked monthly when cold and inated to
the ination pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
ination pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires ofa different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire ination pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire ination
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety
feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with
a tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure
telltale when one
or more of your tires is
signicantly
under-inated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signicantly
under-inated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-ination also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
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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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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your vehicle’s hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 172for more
information.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or
fall on you or other people. You and they
could be badly injured or even killed. Find a
level place to change your tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you should put blocks at the front
and rear of the tire farthest away from the
one being changed. That would be the tire,
on the other side, at the opposite end of the
vehicle.
When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
The following information tells you how to use the
jack and change a tire.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 377
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 92
Additives, Fuel............................................ 380
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 475
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 392
Air Conditioning..................................194, 198
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 214
Readiness Light....................................... 212
Airbag System............................................... 76
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 84
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 82
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 79
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 92
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 84
Passenger Sensing System....................... 86
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 91
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 83
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 420
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 332Antilock Brake System (ABS)...................... 327
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light......... 218
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 470
Care of Safety Belts................................ 467
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 472
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 468
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 464
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 465
Finish Care.............................................. 468
Finish Damage......................................... 471
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 467
Leather.................................................... 466
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 471
Tires........................................................ 471
Underbody Maintenance........................... 472
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 473
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 468
Weatherstrips........................................... 467
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 469
Audio System.............................................. 260
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 317
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 320
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 320
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Audio System (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 305
Radio with CD......................................... 263
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 315
Setting the Time...................................... 261
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 317
Understanding Radio Reception............... 318
Audio System(s)
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 273
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 394
Operation................................................. 129
B
Battery........................................................ 413
Electric Power Management..................... 187
Run-Down Protection............................... 188
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 343
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 329
Brakes........................................................ 410
System Warning Light.............................. 217
Braking....................................................... 326Braking in Emergencies............................... 329
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 123
Bulb Replacement....................................... 422
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 422
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 421
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...... 422
License Plate Lamps................................ 423
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 423
Buying New Tires........................................ 440
C
Calibration................................................... 139
California Fuel............................................. 380
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 378
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 483
Carbon Monoxide..............110, 137, 347, 362
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 467
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 320
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 320
Cargo Cover............................................... 163
Cargo Management System........................ 164
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 163
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Convenience Net......................................... 163
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 220
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 220
Heater, Engine......................................... 127
Cooling System........................................... 402
Courtesy Lamps.......................................... 184
Cruise Control............................................. 179
Cruise Control Light.................................... 226
Cupholder(s)................................................ 161
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 508
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 508
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 504
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 509
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn.......... 517
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 517
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 516
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 509
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 518D
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.................................... 183
Defensive Driving........................................ 322
Delayed Entry Lighting................................ 186
Delayed Exit Lighting................................... 186
Delayed Headlamps.................................... 183
Delayed Locking.......................................... 107
Disc, MP3..........................................290, 296
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 378
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 185
Dome Lamps............................................... 185
Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 107
Locks....................................................... 106
Power Door Locks................................... 107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 107
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 108
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 30
Seat Height Adjuster.................................. 10
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