Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are
A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a speci ed indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law.{WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire
that is properly in ated and
not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underin ation, or
excessive loading, either
separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your
vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give
you the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
will not be necessary on a regularbasis. However, if you notice
unusual tire wear or your vehicle
pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment might need to be
checked. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a
smooth road, the tires and wheels
might need to be rebalanced.
See your dealer/retailer for proper
diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except
some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See
your dealer/retailer if any of
these conditions exist.
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{CAUTION
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause
the wheel to become loose and
even come off. This could lead to a
crash. Be sure to use the correct
wheel nuts. If you have to replace
them, be sure to get new Saturn
original equipment wheel nuts.
Notice:Improperly tightened
wheel nuts can lead to brake
pulsation and rotor damage. To
avoid expensive brake repairs,
evenly tighten the wheel nuts in
the proper sequence and to
the proper torque speci cation.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.
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CAUTION (Continued)
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.
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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Aluminum Wheels
Notice:Chrome wheels and
other chrome trim may be
damaged if the vehicle is not
washed after driving on roads
that have been sprayed with
magnesium, calcium or sodium
chloride. These chlorides are
used on roads for conditions
such as ice and dust. Always
wash the vehicle’s chrome with
soap and water after exposure.
Notice:Using strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes,
cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that
contain acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels, could
damage the surface of the
wheel(s). The repairs would not be
covered by the warranty. Use only
approved cleaners on aluminum
or chrome-plated wheels.Keep the wheels clean using a soft
clean cloth with mild soap and
water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft
clean towel. A wax may then
be applied.
Notice:Using chrome polish on
aluminum wheels could damage
the wheels. The repairs would not
be covered by the warranty.
Use chrome polish on chrome
wheels only.
The surface of these wheels is
similar to the painted surface of the
vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes,
abrasive cleaners, cleaners with
acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes
on them because the surface
could be damaged. Do not use
chrome polish on aluminum wheels.Notice:Driving the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
that has silicone carbide tire
cleaning brushes, could damage
the aluminum or chrome-plated
wheels. The repairs would not be
covered by the warranty. Never
drive a vehicle equipped with
aluminum or chrome-plated
wheels through an automatic car
wash that uses silicone carbide
tire cleaning brushes.
Tires
To clean the tires, use a stiff brush
with tire cleaner.
Notice:Using petroleum-based
tire dressing products on the
vehicle may damage the paint
nish and/or tires. When applying
a tire dressing, always wipe off
any overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle.
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Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining
the vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches in the nish should
be repaired right away. Bare metal
will corrode quickly and may
develop into major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be
repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer/retailer.
Larger areas of nish damage can be
corrected in your dealer’s/retailer’s
body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and
snow removal and dust control can
collect on the underbody. If these
are not removed, corrosion and rust
can develop on the underbody
parts such as fuel lines, frame, oor
pan, and exhaust system even
though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, ush these
materials from the underbody
with plain water. Clean any areas
where mud and debris can collect.
Dirt packed in close areas of
the frame should be loosened before
being ushed. Your dealer/retailer
or an underbody car washing
system can do this.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical
fallout. Airborne pollutants can
fall upon and attack painted surfaces
on the vehicle. This damage can
take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface.
Although no defect in the paint job
causes this, we will repair, at no
charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this
fallout condition within 12 months or
12,000 miles (20 000 km) of
purchase, whichever occurs rst.
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Fuses Usage
ISRVMInside Rearview
Mirror
CLUSTERInstrument Panel
Cluster
AIR BAG Airbag System
OSRVMOutside Rearview
Mirror
KEY CAPKey Capture
Solenoid
WHL S/WSteering Wheel
Switch
F/DR LCKFront Driver Door
Lock
APO2Accessory Power
Outlet 2
BCM (VB3)Body Control
Module (BCM)
(VB3)
DR LCK Door Lock
BCM (VB6)Body Control
Module (VB6)
BCM (VB4)Body Control
Module (VB4)Fuses Usage
BCM (VB5)Body Control
Module (VB5)
TRL Trailer
AIRCON Air Conditioner
AUDIO Audio
BCM (VB7)Body Control
Module (VB7)
IGN SW Ignition Switch
AIR BAG Air Bag System
WASHER Washer Pump
APO1Accessory Power
Outlet 1
FSCMFuel Storage Control
Module
RR CLR Rear Closure
BCM (VB2)Body Control
Module (VB2)
DRLDaytime Running
Light
BCM (VB1)Body Control
Module (VB1)
ONSTAR OnStar
®
Relays Usage
RELAY
ACC/RAPAccessory, Retained
Accessory Power
(RAP) Relay
RELAY
RUN/C
RANKRun/Crank Relay
Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located
on the driver side of the engine
compartment, near the battery.
Notice:Spilling liquid on
any electrical components on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.
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FusesUsage
FAN MAIN Cooling Fan Main
REAR/WPR Rear Wiper Motor
FAN AUX Cooling Fan
AuxiliaryFuses
Usage
ECM/TCM/ SGCM Engine Control
Module/Transmission
Control
Module/Serial Data
Gateway
Communication
Module
Fuses
Usage
ECM Engine Control
Module
ENG-3 Engine 3
ENG-2 Engine 2
ENG-1 Engine 1
HYBRID BEC Hybrid BEC
RUN Run
S/ROOF Sunroof Module
HTD/SEAT Heated Seat Control
Module
BCM Body Control
Module
STRTR Starter Motor WPR Windshield Wiper
4WD/ESCM All-Wheel Drive
System
ABS Antilock Brake
System Module
A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning
Compressor
BLWR MTR Blower Motor
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