Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION
Putting a used wheel on your
vehicle is dangerous. You cannot
know how it has been used or
how far it has been driven. It
could fail suddenly and cause a
crash. If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new Saturn original
equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{CAUTION
Do not use tire chains. There is
not enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes,
suspension or other vehicle parts.
The area damaged by the tire
chains could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and you or
others may be injured in a crash.
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CAUTION (Continued)
Use another type of traction
device only if its manufacturer
recommends it for use on the
vehicle and tire size combination
and road conditions. Follow
that manufacturer’s instructions.
To help avoid damage to the
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or
remove the device if it is contacting
the vehicle, and do not spin the
vehicle’s wheels. If you do nd
traction devices that will t, install
them on the front tires.
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5. Tilt the retainer and slip it through
the wheel opening to remove the
spare tire from the cable.
6. Turn the wrench clockwise to
raise the cable back up after
removing the spare tire.
Do not store a full-size or a at
road tire under the vehicle.
SeeStoring a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools on page 5-80.
To continue changing the at tire,
seeRemoving the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire on
page 5-74.If the spare tire will not lower, the
secondary latch could be engaged.
Do the following to check the cable:
1. Check under the vehicle to see if
the cable is visible.
2. If it is not visible, seeSecondary
Latch System on page 5-78.
If it is visible, rst try to tighten the
cable by turning the lug wrench
clockwise until you hear two clicks
or feel it skip twice. You cannot
over-tighten the cable.3. Loosen the cable by turning the
wrench counterclockwise three
or four turns.
4. If the spare tire has not lowered,
tighten the cable all the way and
then loosen it at least two times.
If the spare tire did lower to the
ground, continue with Step 5
under “Removing the Spare
Tire (Vehicles with the Rear
Convenience Center)” listed
previously.
5. If you still cannot lower the spare
tire to the ground, seeSecondary
Latch System on page 5-78.
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8. Make sure the metal tube is
centered at the striker. Push
the tube toward the front of the
vehicle.
9. Close the liftgate and make sure
it is latched properly.
Storing the Tools
A. Tool Bag
B. Wing Bolt
C. JackPut back all tools as they were
stored in the jack storage
compartment and put the
compartment cover back on.
1. Ensure that the bottom of the
jack is facing toward you.
2. Turn the jack (C) on its side and
place down on the holding
bracket.
3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by
turning clockwise.
4. To replace the cover, line up the
tab at the front of the cover with
the notch in the cover opening.
Push the cover in place and make
sure that the rear clips are in the
slots and push the cover closed.
Store the center cap or the plastic
bolt-on wheel covers until a full size
tire is put back on the vehicle. When
you replace the compact spare with
a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on
wheel covers or the center cap.
Hand-tighten them over the wheel
nuts, using the lug wrench.
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Compact Spare Tire
{CAUTION
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a
crash and you or others could be
injured. Use only one compact
spare tire at a time.
The compact spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, was fully in ated
when the vehicle was new, however,
it can lose air after a time. Check
the in ation pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on
the vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and make sure the spare tire is
correctly in ated. The compact spareis made to perform well at speeds up
to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances
up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you
can nish your trip and have the
full-size tire repaired or replaced at
your convenience. Of course, it is
best to replace the spare with a
full-size tire as soon as possible.
The spare tire will last longer and
be in good shape in case it is needed
again.
Notice:When the compact spare
is installed, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails
which can damage the tire, wheel
and other parts of the vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles.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.
The All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
system will be automatically disabled
when you use the compact spare.
To restore the AWD and prevent
excessive wear on the clutch in your
AWD, replace the compact spare
tire with a full-size tire as soon as
possible.
Notice:Tire chains will not t the
compact spare. Using them can
damage the vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use
tire chains on the compact spare.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature.......3-125
Theft-Deterrent Systems........2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer...................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation.....2-18
Third-Row Seats..................1-12
Tilt Wheel............................. 3-6
Time, Setting.......................3-74
Tire
Pressure Light..................3-39
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit................5-70
Tires..................................5-39
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning......................5-89
Buying New Tires.............5-54
Chains............................5-60
Changing a Flat Tire.........5-70
Cleaning..........................5-90
Compact Spare................5-83
Different Size...................5-56
If a Tire Goes Flat............5-61
In ation - Tire Pressure.....5-45Tires (cont.)
Inspection and Rotation.....5-52
Installing the Spare Tire.....5-74
Pressure Monitor
Operation.....................5-48
Pressure Monitor System....5-46
Removing the Flat Tire......5-74
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools.....................5-71
Sealant and
Compressor Kit.............5-62
Secondary Latch System....5-78
Sidewall Labeling..............5-40
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools.....................5-80
Terminology and
De nitions....................5-42
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.......................5-57
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance.................5-58
Wheel Replacement..........5-59
When It Is Time for
New Tires....................5-54
Tow/Haul Mode ....................2-26
Tow/Haul Mode Light............3-43Towing
Recreational Vehicle..........4-22
Towing a Trailer................4-26
Your Vehicle.....................4-22
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System............ 4-5
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic................5-18
Transmission Operation,
Automatic........................2-24
Transportation, Courtesy......... 7-9
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals............................. 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................ 3-6
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)..................2-34
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading...........................5-57
Universal Home Remote
System...........................2-45
Operation........................2-46
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Vehicle
Control............................. 4-3
Loading...........................4-18
Running While Parked.......2-30
Symbols.............................. iii
Vehicle Customization, DIC.....3-65
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy.....................7-16
Vehicle Data Recording,
Radio Frequency (RFID).....7-18
Vehicle Identi cation
Number (VIN)...................5-91
Service Parts
Identi cation Label.........5-91
Vehicle, Remote Start............. 2-6
Ventilation Adjustment...........3-27
Visors.................................2-16
Voltage Devices, and
Wiring.............................5-91
Voltmeter Gage....................3-35
W
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators..................3-30
Warnings
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-56
Hazard Warning Flashers..... 3-5
Safety and Symbols.............. iii
Wheels
Alignment and Tire
Balance.......................5-58
Different Size...................5-56
Replacement....................5-59
When It Is Time for
New Tires........................5-54
Where to Put the Child
Restraint.........................1-35
Windows.............................2-14
Power .............................2-14
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper
Blades, Cleaning...........5-88
Washer............................. 3-8
Washer Fluid....................5-26Windshield (cont.)
Wiper Blade
Replacement................5-38
Wiper Fuses....................5-92
Wipers.............................. 3-7
Winter Driving......................4-15
Wipers
Rear Washer..................... 3-9
Wiring, High Voltage
Devices...........................5-91
X
XM Radio Messages...........3-102
Y
Your Vehicle and the
Environment...................... 6-1
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