2007 SATURN VUE tires

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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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.
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its
best if it is cleaned often. Although not always
visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your
upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,
and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is
recommended to remove particles from your
upholstery. It is important to keep your upholstery
from becoming and remaining heavily soiled.
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible.
Your vehicle’s interior may experience extremes
of heat that could cause stains to set rapidly.Lighter colored interiors may require more
frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers
and garments that transfer color to your home
furnishings may also transfer color to your
vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use
cleaners specically designed for the surfaces
being cleaned. Permanent damage may result
from using cleaners on surfaces for which
they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on
glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from
other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray,
apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth.
Notice:If you use abrasive cleaners when
cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you
could scratch the glass and/or cause damage
to the rear window defogger. When cleaning
the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth
and glass cleaner.
Many cleaners contain solvents that may become
concentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space.
Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all
safety instructions on the label. While cleaning your
vehicle’s interior, maintain adequate ventilation by
opening your vehicle’s doors and windows.
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The surface of these wheels is similar to the
painted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong
soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive
cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning
brushes on them because the surface could
be damaged. Do not use chrome polish on
aluminum wheels.
Notice:If you drive your vehicle through an
automatic car wash that has silicone carbide
tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the
aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Never
drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car
wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning
brushes.
Tires
To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire
cleaner.
Notice:Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on your vehicle may damage the
paint nish and/or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any overspray
from all painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet
metal repair or replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to
parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will
provide the corrosion protection while maintaining
the warranty.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in
the nish should be repaired right away. Bare
metal will corrode quickly and may develop into
major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with
touch-up materials available from your Saturn
retailer. Larger areas of nish damage can
be corrected in your Saturn retailer’s body and
paint shop.
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When the Change Engine Oil light appears,
certain services, checks, and inspections are
required. Required services are described in the
following for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your rst
service be MaintenanceI, your second service
be MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay
be required more often.MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
Change Engine Oil light comes on within 10
months since the vehicle was purchased or
MaintenanceIIwas performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the light
comes on 10 months or more since the last service
or if the light has not come on at all for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 318. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 323.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 324.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 375and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 428.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
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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 318for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine
oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to the 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 331for 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
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget
to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 374. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 386.
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 375.
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While we hope you never have the occasion to
use our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember we are only
a phone call away. Saturn Roadside Assistance:
1-800-553-6000; text telephone (TTY) users,
call1-800-833-6000. Canadian customers
call1-800-268-6800.
Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement
to an owner or driver when, in their sole
discretion, the claims become excessive
in frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in
the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Saturn and General Motors of Canada
Limited reserve the right to make any changes
or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program
at any time without notication.Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains or other traction devices.
Collision Damage Repair
If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is
damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualied
technician using the proper equipment and
quality replacement parts. Poorly performed
collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale
value, and safety performance can be
compromised in subsequent collisions.
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A
About Driving Your Vehicle.............................. 3
Accessories and Modications..................... 304
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 89
Additives, Fuel............................................ 307
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 409
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 324
Air Conditioning........................................... 155
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 166
Readiness Light....................................... 165
Airbag System............................................... 71
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 80
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 77
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 75
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 89
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 80
Passenger Sensing System....................... 82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 88
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 79
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 353
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 239Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 225
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 225
Anti-Lock Brake System.............................. 235
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 171
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 404
Care of Safety Belts................................ 402
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 406
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 403
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 399
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 400
Finish Care.............................................. 403
Finish Damage......................................... 405
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 401
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 405
Tires........................................................ 405
Underbody Maintenance........................... 406
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 407
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 402
Weatherstrips........................................... 402
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 404
Audio System.............................................. 182
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 223
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 225
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 225
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Audio System (cont.)
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 225
Radio with CD................................186, 192
Setting the Time..............................183, 184
Understanding Radio Reception............... 224
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 225
Audio System(s)
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 202
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 151
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid...............................................327, 328
Operation................................................. 114
B
Battery........................................................ 347
Run-Down Protection............................... 154
Battery Warning Light.................................. 169
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 269
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 237
Parking.................................................... 119
Brakes........................................................ 343
System Warning Light.............................. 170
Braking....................................................... 234
Braking in Emergencies............................... 237
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 109Bulb Replacement....................................... 358
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)............................... 362
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps...... 361
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 358
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 355
Headlamps............................................... 358
License Plate Lamps................................ 364
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 364
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 363
Buying New Tires........................................ 377
C
Calibration................................................... 125
California Fuel............................................. 307
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 305
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 414
Carbon Monoxide......................123, 272, 290
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 402
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 225
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 225
Cargo Area................................................. 132
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 202
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