2008 SATURN VUE HYBRID flat tire

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-64
Wheel Replacement......................................5-64
Tire Chains..................................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-67
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit....................5-68
Appearance Care............................................5-79
Interior Cleaning...........................................5-79
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-80
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces..................................................5-81
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-81
Weatherstrips...............................................5-82
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-82
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-82
Finish Care..................................................5-83
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-84
Aluminum Wheels.........................................5-84
Tires...........................................................5-85Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-85
Finish Damage.............................................5-85
Underbody Maintenance................................5-86
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-86
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-86
Vehicle Identication......................................5-87
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-87
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-88
Electrical System............................................5-88
Intermediate Voltage Devices and Wiring..........5-88
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-89
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-89
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-90
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-90
Underhood Fuse Block..................................5-93
Capacities and Specications..........................5-98
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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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
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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Roadside Assistance Program
For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call1-800-553-6000;
(Text Telephone (TTY): 1-800-889-2438).
For vehicles purchased in Canada, call1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the owner of a new Saturn vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Saturn Roadside
Assistance Program.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person
driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner
is not eligible for coverage.
Services Provided
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever comes rst, and, in Canada only, up
to a maximum of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 Canada). In Canada, service to
provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons,
propane and other alternative fuels are not
provided through this service.
Lock-Out Service:Lock-out service is covered at
no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your
vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if
you have an active OnStar
®subscription. To ensure
security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided. In
Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
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
crash. Winch-out assistance is provided when the
vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in good
condition, when equipped and properly inated, is
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:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
Trip Routing Service (Canada Only):Upon
request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,
computer personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the most
scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North
America, along with helpful travel information
pertaining to your trip.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. Trip routing requests are limited to
six per calendar year.
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Electrical System (cont.)
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-93
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-89
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-14
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-15
Electronic Stability Program................................ 4-8
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-36
Coolant......................................................5-20
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-35
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-29
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-23
Starting......................................................2-18
Entry Lighting.................................................3-16
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-15
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-30
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-85
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-77
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-67
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Windshield Washer......................................5-29
Folding Rear Seat...........................................1-10
Folding Seatback, Passenger............................. 1-9
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-41
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-42
Running Out of...........................................2-30
Fuel Economy Light........................................3-43
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Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..........................2-44
Center Console Storage Area........................2-42
Convenience Net.........................................2-43
Cupholders.................................................2-42
Glove Box..................................................2-41
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-42
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-43
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-42
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-21
Sun Visors.....................................................2-12
Sunroof.........................................................2-44
T
Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-44
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-34
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-13
PASS-Key
®III Electronic Immobilizer..............2-14
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6Time, Setting..................................................3-60
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-35
Tires.............................................................5-47
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-84
Buying New Tires........................................5-60
Chains.......................................................5-66
Cleaning....................................................5-85
Different Size..............................................5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-67
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-52
Inspection and Rotation................................5-58
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-55
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-54
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...................5-68
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-48
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-50
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-64
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-59
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-28
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-31
Your Vehicle...............................................4-28
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