2007 SATURN RELAY Owners Manual

This symbol is on
the accessory
inator switch.
There may be an accessory inator kit stored
in the rear compartment on the passenger’s
side. It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an
air pressure gage and nozzle adapters.
{CAUTION:
Inating something too much can make
it explode, and you or others could be
injured. Be sure to read the inator
instructions, and inate any object only
to its recommended pressure.
To use your accessory inator system, do the
following:
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter, if
required, to the end of the hose that has
the pressure gage.
3. Attach that end of the hose to the object you
wish to inate.
4. Remove the protective cap covering the outlet.
5. Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet.
6. Press the accessory inator switch. The light
in the switch will come on to show the
system is working.
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If the accessory inator system does not turn on
or the light does not come on, the fuse may
be blown or installed incorrectly. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 512or see your
retailer for service.
Your accessory inator will automatically shut off
after about 10 minutes. The light in the switch
will blink. After about one minute you can use the
system again. Press the switch and the indicator
light will come on.
Notice:If you run the accessory inator
longer than 30 minutes at a time, you could
damage the inator. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Run the inator
for short periods of time only.After running the accessory inator for 30 minutes,
wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the
accessory inator.
To turn off the inator, do the following:
1. Press the switch and detach the hose, rst
from the inated object, then from the outlet.
2. Put the protective cap back on.
3. Place the inator kit tools in the pouch, and
store in the rear compartment on the
passenger’s side.
To put the cover back on, line up the tabs at the
bottom of the cover and put it in place. Push down
the tab to secure the cover.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s
tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you
should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag
that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel rmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a stop well
out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Get the vehicle under control by steering the
way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to
do maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. The jack provided with your
vehicle is designed only for changing a
at tire. If it is used for anything else, you
or others could be badly injured or killed
if the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the
jack provided with your vehicle only for
changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to
use the jacking equipment to change a at
tire safely.
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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 182
for 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.
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.
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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 will tell you next how to
use the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The tools needed to remove the spare tire are
located in the storage compartment at the rear of
the vehicle, on the passenger’s side.
To remove the tools, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 128
for more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle
has one.
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3. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting
the tab and pulling the cover off.
A. Jack
B. Strap
C. BracketD. Wing Nut
E. Bag and Tools
4. Remove the jack (A) and jacking tools (E) by
loosening and then removing the wing nut (D)
and bracket (C).
5. Separate the plastic pouch from the jack and
remove the jacking tools, including the folding
wrench and extension, from the pouch.The tools you will be using include the jack (A),
extension (B), and folding wrench (C).
The compact spare tire is located under the
rear of the vehicle. SeeCompact Spare Tire
on page 500for more information about the
compact spare.
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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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If the compact spare tire will not lower, check
under the vehicle to see if the tire is hanging
loose and the cable end and spring under
the wheel plate are missing. If so, the secondary
latch system is engaged. SeeSecondary Latch
System on page 495.
To continue changing the at tire, see
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire on page 488.Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have aluminum wheels. If so,
you will see exposed stainless steel wheel
nuts. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all of the
wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Or, your
vehicle may have steel wheel covers. To remove
the wheel covers and wheel nut caps, loosen
the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench in a
counterclockwise direction. If needed, you
can nish loosening with your ngers. The plastic
nut caps will not come off. Use the at end of
the wheel wrench and pry along the edge of the
cover until it comes off. The edge of the wheel
cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove it
with your bare hands. Do not drop the cover or lay
it face down, as it could become scratched or
damaged. Once you have removed the wheel
cover, use the following procedure to remove the
at tire and install the spare tire.
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