2008 SATURN VUE HYBRID Owners Manual

If a Tire Goes Flat
Your vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit.
SeeTire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 5-68.
There is no spare tire, no tire changing equipment,
and no place to store a tire.
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. SeeTires
on page 5-47. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more
likely to leak out slowly. But, if you should ever have a
blow out, 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 blow out, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you would use
in a skid. In any rear blow out, 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.If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place and stopping.
Then do this:
1. Turn on the hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
2. Park your vehicle. Set the parking brake rmly and
put the shift lever in PARK (P). SeeShifting Into
PARK (P) on page 2-27.
3. Turn off the engine.
4. Inspect the at tire.
If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has
damaged sidewalls, or has a puncture larger than a
14inch (6 mm), the tire is too severely damaged for
the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.
If the tire has a puncture less than a
14inch (6 mm)
in the tread area of the tire, seeTire Sealant and
Compressor Kit on page 5-68.
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Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire sealant and
compressor kit that is capable of temporarily sealing a
puncture up to a
14inch (6 mm) in the tread area of the
tire. There is no jack of spare tire. The kit inates with
liquid sealant and air. The tire sealant and compressor
kit can also be used to inate an underinated tire. After
the tire is inated to the recommended pressure, see
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-52, the vehicle must
be driven for ve miles to distribute the sealant in the
tire and seal the puncture. See “Using the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inate a
Punctured Tire” later in this section.
After temporarily repairing a tire using the tire sealant
and compressor kit, take your vehicle to an authorized
dealer/retailer as soon as possible. If the sealant is
within 100 miles (161 kilometers) of driving, then it is
easier to clean from the tire and you are less likely
to require a replacement tire.A. Air Compressor
B. Tire Sealant Canister
C. Air Compressor
Accessory PlugD. On/Off Switch
E. Air Pressure Gage
F. Air Only Hose
G. Sealant/Air Hose
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Accessing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
To access the tire sealant and compressor kit:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-9for more
information
2. Lift the forward oor panel of the load oor cargo
organizer.3. Remove the forward oor panel of the load oor
cargo organizer and place it in the vehicle while you
are removing the tire sealant and compressor kit.
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4. Open the oor cargo organizer locks, located on
the top left and right corners of the organizer,
by pushing inward on them.
5. Remove the load oor cargo organizer.6. Remove the foam retainer bolt (B) holding down the
foam container.
7. Remove the foam container (C).
8. Remove the sealant and compressor kit (A) from its
foam container.
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Tire Sealant
Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the
instructional label adhered to the sealant canister.
Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant
canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before
its expiration date. Replacement canisters are available
at your local dealer/retailer. See “Removal and
Installation of Sealant Canister” later in this section.
The sealant can temporarily seal a puncture up to
14inch (6 mm) in the tread area of the tire. The sealant
cannot seal sidewall damage, large punctures, or a tire
that has become unseated from the wheel. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 7-6.
The sealant can only be used to seal one tire.
After usage, the tire sealant canister and sealant/air
hose assembly must be replaced at a dealer/retailer.
See “Removal and Installation of Sealant Canister”
later in this section.
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inate a
Punctured Tire
Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage.
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeIf a Tire
Goes Flat on page 5-67.
2. Inspect the punctured tire.
The sealant can temporarily seal a puncture up
to
14inch (6 mm) in the tread area of the tire.
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The sealant cannot seal sidewall damage, large
punctures, or a tire that has become unseated from
the wheel. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-6.
Do not remove any objects that have penetrated
the tire.
3. Place the tire sealant and compressor kit on the
ground and unwrap the sealant/air hose (G) from
the side of the compressor.
4. Remove the valve stem cap from the at tire by
turning it counterclockwise.
5. Attach the sealant/air hose (G) onto the tire valve
stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Make sure the sealant and compressor kit on/off
switch (D) is in the O (off) position.
6. Remove the air compressor accessory plug (C)
from the unit.
7. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (C) into an
accessory power outlet in the vehicle. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 3-17for more information.
Do not slam door or close window on the
compressor accessory plug cord.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with
the climate control system off can cause
deadly carbon monoxide (CO). SeeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-29.
8. Start the vehicle. SeeStarting the Engine
(Automatic Engine Start/Stop) on page 2-18
for more information. The vehicle must be
running while using the air compressor.
{CAUTION:
Overination could cause the tire to rupture,
and you or others could be injured. Be sure to
read the inator instructions, and inate the
tire to its recommended pressure. Do not
exceed 36 psi (248 kPa).
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9. Push the On/Off switch (D) to the I (on) position.
The tire sealant and compressor kit will inject
sealant and air into the tire.
The pressure gage (E) will initially show a high
pressure while the compressor pushes the sealant
into the tire. Once the sealant is completely
dispersed into the tire, the pressure will quickly drop
and start to rise again as the tire inates with air only.
10. Inate the tire to the recommended ination
pressure using the air pressure gage (E) on the top
of the unit. The recommended ination pressure
can be found on the Tire and Loading Information
label. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-52.
The pressure gage reading is slightly high while the
compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get
an accurate reading. The compressor may be turned
on and off until the correct pressure is reached.
Notice:If the recommended pressure cannot be
reached after 15 minutes, the vehicle should not
be driven farther. Damage to the tire is severe and
the sealant will not be effective. Remove the air
compressor plug from the accessory power outlet
and unscrew the inating hose from the tire
valve. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-6for more information.11. Turn the compressor off by pushing the On/Off
switch (D) to the O (off) position.
Steps 12 through 20 must be done immediately
after Step 11.
The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak
air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant
is distributed in the tire.
Be careful while handling the tire sealant and
compressor kit as they could be hot after usage.
12. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug (C) from
the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
13. Disconnect the sealant/air hose (G) from the tire
valve stem by turning it counterclockwise and
replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Wrap the sealant/air hose (G) around the air
compressor channel to stow it in its original location.
15. Stow the air compressor accessory plug (C) back
in the air compressor. To do this, wrap the air
compressor accessory plug, snap in the plug, and
then push in the bottom and then the top of the
wrapped air compressor accessory plug.
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16. If the at tire was
able to inate to the
recommended ination
pressure, remove
the maximum speed
label from the sealant
canister (B).
17. Place it in a highly visible location such as the
inside of the upper left corner of the windshield
or to the face of the radio/clock.
The maximum speed label reminds you to drive
cautiously and not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until
you have the damaged tire inspected and repaired.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire sealant and compressor
kit 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 the tire sealant
and compressor kit in its original location.
18. Return the equipment to its original storage location
in your vehicle.
19. Immediately drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) to
distribute the sealant evenly in the tire.
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