2009 SATURN OUTLOOK spare tire

Storing a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools
Storing the Spare Tire
{CAUTION
The underbody-mounted spare tire
needs to be stored with the valve
stem pointing down. If the spare
tire is stored with the valve stem
pointing upwards, the secondary
latch will not work properly and
the spare tire could loosen and
suddenly fall from the vehicle.
If this happened when the vehicle
was being driven, the tire might
contact a person or another
vehicle, causing injury and
damage to itself. Be sure the
underbody-mounted spare tire
is stored with the valve stem
pointing down.
{CAUTION
Storing a jack, a tire, 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 all these in
the proper place.
To store the spare tire:
1. Lay the compact spare tire near
the rear of the vehicle with the
valve stem down.
2. Reinstall the plastic spare tire
heat shield on the compact
spare tire.3. Slide the cable retainer through
the center of the wheel and start
to raise the compact spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully
seated across the underside of
the wheel.
4. When the compact spare tire is
almost in the stored position,
turn the tire so the valve is
toward the rear of the vehicle.
This position helps when
checking the air pressure in
the compact spare tire.
5. Raise the tire fully against the
underside of the vehicle. Continue
turning the lug wrench until you
feel more than two clicks. This
indicates that the compact spare
tire is secure and the cable is
tight. The spare tire hoist cannot
be overtightened.
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6. Make sure the tire is stored
securely. Push, pull (A), and then
try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire
moves, use the lug wrench to
tighten the cable.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the cable package from
the jack storage area.
2. Remove the small center cap by
tapping the back of the cap with
the extension of the shaft, if the
vehicle has aluminum wheels.
3. Put the at tire in the rear storage
area with the valve stem pointing
toward the rear of the vehicle.
4. Pull the cable (A) through the
door striker (E), the center of the
wheel (D), and the plastic spare
tire heat shield (C), as shown.5. Hook the cable onto the outside
portion of the liftgate hinges (B).
6. Hook the other end of the cable
onto the outside portion of the
liftgate hinge (A).
7. Pull on the cable to make sure it
is secure.
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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 inated
when the vehicle was new, however,
it can lose air after a time. Check
the ination 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 inated. 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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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the
correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire, if the vehicle
has one. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-45.Ifthe
vehicle has a spare tire, check to
make sure it is stored securely. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-70.
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 5-52.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-27.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in
each gear. The vehicle should
start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts
in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control System Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-27.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the
ignition to ON/RUN, but do not
start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
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Coverage
Services are provided up to
5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever comes rst.
In the U.S., anyone driving the
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
person driving the vehicle without
permission from the owner is not
covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of
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.
Saturn and General Motors of
Canada Limited reserve the right to
limit services or payment to an
owner or driver if they decide the
claims are made too often, or
the same type of claim is made
many times.
Services Provided

Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for
the vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
Lock-Out Service:Service is
provided to unlock the vehicle if
you are locked out. A remote
unlock may be available if you
have OnStar
®. For security
reasons, the driver must present
identication before this service
is given.
Emergency Tow From a Public
Road or Highway:Tow to the
nearest Saturn retailer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is also given
when the vehicle is stuck in sand,
mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Service is
provided to change a at tire with
the spare tire. The spare tire,
if equipped, must be in good
condition and properly inated.
It is the owner’s responsibility for
the repair or replacement of the
tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
Battery Jump Start:Service is
provided to jump start a dead
battery.
Trip Interruption Benets
and Assistance:If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
failure, incidental expenses
may be reimbursed during
the 5 years/100,000 miles
(160 000 km) Powertrain warranty
period. Items considered are
hotel, meals, and rental car.
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Circuit Breakers...................5-92
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels........................5-89
Exterior Lamps/Lenses......5-87
Fabric/Carpet...................5-85
Finish Care......................5-87
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces......................5-86
Interior............................5-84
Leather...........................5-86
Tires...............................5-90
Underbody Maintenance.....5-90
Washing Your Vehicle........5-87
Weatherstrips...................5-87
Windshield, Backglass,
and Wiper Blades..........5-88
Climate Control System.........3-19
Outlet Adjustment.............3-27
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System.............3-28
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System,
Electronic.....................3-29
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic.................3-22
Clock, Setting......................3-74Collision Damage Repair.......7-11
Compact Spare Tire.............5-83
Compass............................3-54
Compressor Kit, Tire
Sealant...........................5-62
Content Theft-Deterrent.........2-16
Control of a Vehicle............... 4-3
Convenience Net.................2-52
Coolant
Engine............................5-19
Engine Temperature Gage . . . 3-38
Engine Temperature
Warning Light...............3-38
Cooling System...................5-19
Courtesy Lamps...................3-13
Courtesy Transportation.......... 7-9
Cruise Control....................... 3-9
Cruise Control Light..............3-43
Cupholders.........................2-50
Customer Assistance.............. 7-5
Offices.............................. 7-5
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users............................ 7-5
Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information......7-15
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure......................... 7-1
D
Damage Repair, Collision......7-11
Data Recorders
Event..............................7-17
Daytime Running
Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.............3-12
Defensive Driving................... 4-2
Delayed Entry Lighting..........3-14
Delayed Exit Lighting............3-15
Delayed Headlamps.............3-12
Delayed Locking.................... 2-8
DIC Compass......................3-54
Disc, MP3...................3-92, 3-97
Doing Your Own
Service Work..................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override...........3-14
Dome Lamps .......................3-14
Door
Delayed Locking................. 2-8
Locks............................... 2-8
Power Door Locks.............. 2-8
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.................... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.... 2-9
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive................5-35
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Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
System..........................3-123
Rear Seat Entertainment
System..........................3-114
Rear Seat Operation.............. 1-9
Rear Vision Camera (RVC).....2-37
Rear Window Washer/Wiper..... 3-9
Rearview Mirror, Automatic
Dimming ..........................2-31
Rearview Mirrors..................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks............... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants........................6-12
Recreational Vehicle
Towing ............................4-22
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility....................... 7-6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System............................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System, Operation.............. 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start............. 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire.....5-74
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools........................5-71Replacement Bulbs..............5-37
Replacement Parts,
Maintenance....................6-14
Reporting Safety Defects
to Saturn.........................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects
to the Canadian
Government.....................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects
to the United States
Government.....................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint
Systems.......................1-61
Replacing Restraint System
Parts After a Crash........1-62
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) ....................2-21
Roadside Assistance
Program............................ 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get it Out ........................4-18
Roof
Sunroof...........................2-54
Running the Vehicle While
Parked............................2-30S
Safety Belt Reminders..........3-32
Safety Belts
Care of ...........................5-86
Extender.........................1-28
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly.......................1-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt.............1-23
Safety Belts Are for
Everyone.....................1-14
Use During Pregnancy......1-28
Safety Defects
Reporting to Saturn...........7-15
Reporting to the Canadian
Government..................7-15
Reporting to the United
States Government........7-14
Safety Warnings and
Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance.......... 6-3
Additional Required
Services........................ 6-6
Scheduling Appointments........ 7-9
Sealant Kit, Tire...................5-62
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