{CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose
control while driving. If you mix tires of
different sizes, brands, or types (radial
and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may
not handle properly, and you could have
a crash. Using tires of different sizes,
brands, or types may also cause damage
to your vehicle. Be sure to use the
correct size, brand, and type of tires on
all wheels. It is all right to drive with
your compact spare temporarily, as it
was developed for use on your vehicle.
SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 500.
{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,
the wheel rim anges could develop
cracks after many miles of driving. A tire
and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the
wheels on your vehicle.
If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with
those that do not have a TPC Spec number,
make sure they are the same size, load range,
speed rating, and construction type (radial
and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s
original tires.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed
on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
This label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar
(B-pillar). SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 391,
for more information about the Tire and Loading
Information Label and its location on your vehicle.
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Different Size Tires and Wheels
If you add wheels or tires that are a different size
than your original equipment wheels and tires,
this may affect the way your vehicle performs,
including its braking, ride and handling
characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.
Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic
systems such as, anti-lock brakes, traction control,
and stability control, the performance of these
systems can be affected.{CAUTION:
If you add different sized wheels, your
vehicle may not provide an acceptable
level of performance and safety if tires
not recommended for those wheels are
selected. You may increase the chance that
you will crash and suffer serious injury.
Only use Saturn speci c wheel and tire
systems developed for your vehicle, and
have them properly installed by a Saturn
certi ed technician.
SeeBuying New Tires on page 474and
Accessories and Modi cations on page 412for
additional information.
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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.
Accessory In ator
Your vehicle may have an accessory in ator. With
it, you can in ate things like air mattresses and
basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your
tires up to the proper pressure.
The accessory in ator is located in the rear
compartment on the driver’s side. To access the
accessory in ator, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 128
for more information.
2. Lift the lever to move the third row rear
seatback forward. SeeThird Row Seat
on page 27for more information.
3. Remove the cover by pulling the lever up.
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To remove the compact spare tire, do the following:
A. Hoist Shaft
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Retainer
D. Compact Spare TireE. Extension
(Chisel End)
F. Folding Wrench
1. Attach the folding wrench (F) to the
extension (E) and insert the chisel end on
an angle through the hole in the rear bumper
and into the hoist shaft (A).2. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to
lower the compact spare tire (D) to the
ground. Continue to turn the wrench so the
compact spare tire can be pulled out from
under the vehicle.
3. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable to
remove the compact spare tire, so it can
be pulled up through the wheel opening.
The hoist is used to store a full-size or a at
road tire under the vehicle. SeeStoring a
Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 497
for more information.
4. Remove the compact spare tire from the cable.
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To replace the cover, line up the tabs on the right
of the cover with the slots in the cover opening.
Push the cover in place and push down the tab
so that it rests in the groove. This secures
the cover in place.
Store the center cap or the plastic bolt-on wheel
covers until a full size tire is put back on the
vehicle. When you replace the compact spare with
a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers
or the center cap. Hand-tighten them over
the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully in ated
when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after
a time. Check the in ation pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare
tire is correctly in ated. The compact spare is made
to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so
you can nish your trip and have the full-size tire
repaired or replaced at your convenience.Of course, it is best to replace the spare with a
full-size tire as soon as possible. The spare tire will
last longer and be in good shape in case it is
needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails. That can
damage the tire and wheel, and maybe
other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not t.
Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire
chains on your compact spare.
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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
In ation - Tire Pressure............................ 469
In ator, 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 De nitions............... 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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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 219
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 241
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 182
Other Warning Devices............................ 182
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 478
Different Size........................................... 476
Replacement............................................ 478
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 67
Windows..................................................... 130
Manual Rear Quarter............................... 131
Power...................................................... 131
Power Rear Quarter................................. 132Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ... 506
Washer.................................................... 186
Washer Fluid........................................... 444
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 460
Wiper Fuses............................................ 511
Wipers..................................................... 185
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 187
Winter Driving............................................. 386
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 193
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 293
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 356
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 520
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