2008 SATURN VUE change wheel

When rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use the
correct rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear ination pressures as shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-58andLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-35.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-62.Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-104.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When
you change a wheel, remove any rust or
dirt from places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush
later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt
off. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-76.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push,
pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it
moves, tighten the cable. SeeStoring a Flat or
Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-85.
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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 creates 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 3-6for 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.
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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.
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 tells you how to use the jack
and change a tire.
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7. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
8. Remove the at tire.9. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all
the rust or dirt off. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 5-76.
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Jump Starting.................................................5-37
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-52
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-17
Reading.....................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-27
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-43
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-49
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide........................................2-11
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-33
All-Wheel Drive Disabled..............................3-46
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning...........3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-37
Change Engine Oil......................................3-44
Charging System.........................................3-36
Cruise Control.............................................3-45Light (cont.)
Door Ajar...................................................3-47
Electronic Stabilitrak Program Indicator...........3-39
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-40
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-45
Gate Ajar...................................................3-46
Highbeam On.............................................3-46
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-48
Low Oil Level.............................................3-44
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-46
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-41
Oil Pressure...............................................3-43
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-34
Reduced Engine Power................................3-45
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-32
Security.....................................................3-44
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-47
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light..........................................3-38
TCS Warning Light......................................3-39
Tire Pressure..............................................3-40
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-39
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-17
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-35
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
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Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-32
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-89
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-19
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-27
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-32
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-14
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-3
Seatback, Folding Passenger............................1-10
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster............................. 1-5
Heated Seats............................................... 1-6
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-6
Passenger Folding Seatback.........................1-10
Power Seat.................................................. 1-5
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-7
Split Folding Rear Seat................................1-12
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-49
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-51
Security Light.................................................3-44
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-5Service (cont.)
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-41
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-47
Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-70
Setting the Clock............................................3-53
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-93
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-29
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-31
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-86
Installing....................................................5-79
Removing...................................................5-77
Storing.......................................................5-85
Specications, Capacities...............................5-104
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light.............................................3-38
Speedometer..................................................3-32
Split Folding Rear Seat....................................1-12
Stabilitrak Program Indicator Light, Electronic......3-39
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-20
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-70
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
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