2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID run flat

Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit to
Temporarily Seal and Inate a
Punctured Tire
When using the tire sealant and
compressor kit during cold
temperatures, warm the kit in a
heated environment for 5 minutes.
This will help to inate the tire faster.Always do a safety check rst. See
If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-58.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. SeeTire Sealant
and Compressor Kit Storage on
page 5-66.
Make sure the on/off button (D)
is in the off (O) position.
2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F)
and the power plug (C).
3. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve
stem is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the valve stem cap from
the at tire by turning it
counterclockwise.5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F)
onto the tire valve stem. Turn
it clockwise until it is tight.
6. Plug the power plug (C) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items
from other accessory power
outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-16.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using
the air compressor.
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Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inate a Tire (Not
Punctured)
To use the air compressor to inate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
Always do a safety check rst. See
If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-58.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. SeeTire Sealant and
Compressor Kit Storage on
page 5-66.2. Unlock the air only hose (F) from
the sealant canister (B) by
pulling up on the lever.
3. Pull the air only hose (F) from
the sealant canister (B).
4. Remove the power plug (C) from
the air compressor (A).
5. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve
stem is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will reach it.
6. Remove the tire valve stem cap
by turning it counterclockwise.
7. Attach the air only hose (F) onto
the tire valve stem and press the
lever down to secure it.
8. Plug the power plug (C) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items
from other accessory power
outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-16.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using
the air compressor.
10. Press the on/off (D) button to
turn the compressor on.
The compressor will inate the
tire with air only.
11. Inate the tire to the
recommended ination pressure
using the pressure gage (E).
The recommended ination
pressure can be found on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-43.
The pressure gage (E) may
read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor
is on. Turn the compressor
off to get an accurate reading.
The compressor may be
turned on/off until the correct
pressure is reached.
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner............5-15
Finish Damage....................5-73
Fixed Mast Antenna.............3-84
Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 3-5
Flash-to-Pass........................ 3-7
Flat Tire..............................5-58
Fluid
Automatic Transmission.....5-17
Windshield Washer...........5-24
Folding Rear Seat................. 1-9
Folding Seatback,
Passenger......................... 1-7
Fuel..................................... 5-5
Additives........................... 5-5
California Fuel................... 5-5
Driving for Better
Economy....................... 4-3
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container....................... 5-8
Filling the Tank.................. 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 5-6
Gage ..............................3-34
Gasoline Octane................ 5-5
Gasoline Specications........ 5-5
Low Warning Light............3-34Fuel Economy Light.............3-35
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-75
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................5-76
Underhood Fuse Block......5-77
Windshield Wiper..............5-75
G
Gage
Fuel................................3-34
Speedometer...................3-24
Tachometer......................3-24
Gage, Charge/Assist.............3-35
Garage Door Opener............2-32
Gasoline
Octane............................. 5-5
Specications..................... 5-5
Glove Box...........................2-37
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program............................ 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 3-5
Head Restraints..................... 1-2Headlamp
Aiming ............................5-33
Headlamps..........................5-35
Bulb Replacement.............5-35
Daytime Running Lamp.....3-13
Exterior Lamps.................3-12
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps..............5-36
Halogen Bulbs..................5-35
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
Wiper Activated................3-12
Heated Seats........................ 1-5
Heater................................3-17
Engine Coolant.................2-19
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat.... 1-4
Highbeam On Light..............3-34
Highway Hypnosis................4-14
Hill and Mountain Roads.......4-14
Hood
Checking Things Under....... 5-9
Release............................ 5-9
Horn .................................... 3-5
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................1-13
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