2007 SATURN RELAY flat tire

Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle may have an underbody-mounted tire
hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch
system. It is designed to stop a tire from suddenly
falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the
spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to
work, the tire must be stowed with the valve
stem pointing down.
Your vehicle uses the underbody tire hoist
assembly to store either the compact spare or
a at road tire. SeeStoring a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools on page 497for instructions on
storing the spare or at tire correctly.{CAUTION:
Before beginning this procedure read all
the instructions. Failure to read and follow
the instructions could damage the hoist
assembly and you and others could get
hurt. Read and follow the instructions
listed next.
{CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the
procedure could be injured by the jack.
If the spare tire does not slide off the jack
completely, make sure no one is behind
you or on either side of you as you pull
the jack out from the spare.
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5. Grasp the compact spare tire with both hands
and pull it out from under the vehicle.
6. Reach under the vehicle and remove the
folding wrench and jack.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as
you can. You will not be able to store a spare or
at tire using the hoist assembly until it has
been repaired or replaced.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
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Storing the Flat or Spare Tire
{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs
to be stored with the valve stem pointing
down. If the spare tire is stored with
the valve stem pointing upwards, its
secondary latch will not work properly
and the spare tire could loosen and
suddenly fall from your vehicle. If this
happened when your vehicle was being
driven, the tire might contact a person or
another vehicle, causing injury and, of
course, damage to itself as well. Be sure
the underbody-mounted spare tire is
stored with its valve stem pointing down.To store the spare tire, do the following:
1. Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with
the valve stem down.
2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the
back of the cap with the extension of the
shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels.
3. Slide the cable retainer through the center of
the wheel and start to raise the tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated across
the underside of the wheel.
4. When the tire is almost in the stored position,
turn the tire so the valve is towards the rear
of the vehicle.
This will help when you check and maintain
tire pressure in the spare.
5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle. Continue turning the folding
wrench until you feel more than two clicks.
This indicates that the compact spare
tire is secure and the cable is tight. The
spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
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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 423for
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. See
Engine Coolant on page 432for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir 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. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 469. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 484.
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 472.
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Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.
The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres
in Canada). Service to provide diesel may
be restricted. For safety reasons, propane
and other alternative fuels will not be provided
through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present the vehicle registration and
personal ID before lock-out service is provided.
Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if
you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle.If you vehicle will not start, Roadside
Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle
towed to the nearest authorized retailer. In the
U.S., replacement keys made at the customer’s
expense will be delivered within 10 miles.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway
or Highway:Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer
for warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance provided when the vehicle is mired
in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:If your vehicle has a spare
time, installation of that tire, in good condition,
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.
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Engine (cont.)
Oil Life System........................................ 426
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 437
Overheating............................................. 435
Starting.................................................... 140
Entry Lighting.............................................. 196
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 547
Exit Lighting................................................ 197
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 55
Exterior Lamps............................................ 192
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 428
Finish Damage............................................ 508
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 355
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 182
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 185
Flat Tire...................................................... 483
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 484
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 497Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 430
Power Steering........................................ 443
Windshield Washer.................................. 444
Folding Tray................................................ 170
Front Console Storage Area........................ 170
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 197
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................ 457
Fuel............................................................ 414
Additives.................................................. 415
California Fuel.......................................... 415
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 419
Filling Your Tank...................................... 417
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 416
Gage....................................................... 233
Gasoline Octane...................................... 414
Gasoline Specications............................ 414
Low Warning Light................................... 234
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 512
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 512
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 514
Windshield Wiper..................................... 511
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Rear Reading Lamps.................................. 197
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 52
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)......................325, 328
Rear Seat Entertainment System........294, 309
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 14
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 49
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 187
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 153
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 530
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 396
Remote Keyless Entry System.................... 106
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ... 107
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 488
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 485
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 460
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 552
Saturn...................................................... 552
United States Government....................... 552
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems............... 101
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash........................................ 102
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 139Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 48
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 543
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 391
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 533
Running the Engine While Parked............... 152
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 222
Pretensioners............................................. 55
Reminder Light........................................ 222
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 504
Driver Position........................................... 38
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 38
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 37
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 52
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 49
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 48
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 55
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 48
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Storage Areas............................................. 167
Convenience Net..................................... 173
Cupholder(s)............................................ 167
Floor Console Storage Area..................... 170
Folding Tray............................................. 170
Glove Box................................................ 167
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins................... 174
Luggage Carrier....................................... 172
Overhead Console..........................168, 170
Second Row Center Console................... 171
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 390
Sun Visors.................................................. 132
Switchbanks
Overhead Console................................... 200
T
Tachometer................................................. 221
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 458
TCS Warning Light...................................... 228
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 352
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 133
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 133
PASS-Key
®III .......................................... 135
PASS-Key®III Operation.......................... 136Third Row Seat............................................. 27
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 182
Tires........................................................... 462
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 507
Buying New Tires..................................... 474
Chains..................................................... 480
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 484
Cleaning.................................................. 507
Compact Spare Tire................................. 500
Different Size........................................... 476
High-Speed Operation.............................. 471
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 483
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 469
Inator, Accessory.................................... 480
Inspection and Rotation............................ 472
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 488
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 488
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 485
Secondary Latch System ......................... 495
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 497
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 463
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 466
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 477
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 478
Wheel Replacement................................. 478
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 473
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