SATURN AURA 2007 Owners Manual

The kit includes:
A. Air Compressor
B. Tire Sealant
Canister
C. Air Compressor
Accessory PlugD. On/Off Switch
E. Air Pressure Gage
F. Air Compressor
Inator Hose
G. Sealant Filling HoseIf the at tire is due to a slow leak caused by a
nail or other similar road hazard, use the tire
inator kit to temporarily repair the damaged tire.
After temporarily repairing a tire using the tire
inator kit, take your vehicle to an authorized
dealer/retailer within 100 miles (161 kilometers) of
driving to have the tire inspected and repaired.
If the sealant is not removed from the tire
within 100 miles (161 kilometers) of driving, it is
more likely that the tire can get damaged and have
to be replaced.
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Accessing the Tire Inator Kit
To access the tire inator kit:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 97for
more information.
2. Remove the tire inator kit strap by turning
the wing nut counterclockwise.
3. Remove the inator kit from its foam container.
Tire Sealant
The kit contains a liquid sealant that when injected
into a at tire, can temporarily repair nail holes
or cuts in the tread area of the tire. The tire sealant
cannot repair tire damage caused while driving
on a at tire or a tire that has had a “blow out”, or
a tire that has punctures in the sidewall areas.
The tire sealant solution is to be used for a single
tire and can only be used once.
Check the tire sealant expiration date on the
sealant canister. The sealant might not be as
effective beyond the expiration date. If needed, see
your dealer/retailer for a replacement canister.
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Using the Tire Inator Kit
To use the tire inator kit:
1. Place the inator kit on the ground and
unwrap the sealant lling hose from the
compressor.
2. Remove the air compressor accessory plug
from the unit. To do this, pull the top portion
of the wrapped cord out rst, then the bottom,
and then unsnap the plug. Do not insert the
plug into an accessory outlet yet.
3. Remove the valve stem cap from the at tire
by turning it counterclockwise.
If an object, such as a nail, has penetrated
the tire, do not remove it.
4. Attach the sealant lling hose (A) onto the tire
valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Make sure the inator kit on/off switch (B) is in
the O (off) position.
5. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (C)
into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on page 153
for more information.
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{CAUTION:
Idling the engine in a closed-in place or
with the climate control system off can
cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO). See
Engine Exhaust on page 123.
6. Start the vehicle. SeeStarting the Engine
(Automatic Engine Start/Stop) on page 110
for more information. The vehicle must
be running while using the air compressor.
{CAUTION:
Inating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be
injured. Be sure to read the inator
instructions, and inate the tire to its
recommended pressure. Do not exceed
36 psi (248 kPa).
7. Push the inator kit switch to the I (on)
position.
The inator kit forces sealant and air into the
tire. Sealant could leak from the puncture
hole until the vehicle is driven and the
hole has sealed.
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8. Make sure there is a proper connection
between the tire valve stem and the sealant
lling hose by looking at the air pressure gage.
If there is not a pressure reading while the
compressor is running, the connection between
the inator kit and the tire is bad.
Check the attachment between the sealant
lling hose and the tire valve stem.
9. Inate the tire up to the recommended
ination pressure, found on the Tire and
Loading Information label located on
the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar) below the
vehicle’s door latch, using the air pressure
gage on the top of the unit.
The pressure gage reading is slightly high
while the compressor is on. Turn the
compressor off to get an accurate pressure
reading.Notice:If the recommended pressure cannot
be reached after 15 minutes, the vehicle
should not be driven farther. Damage to the
tire is severe and the sealant will not be
effective. Remove the air compressor plug
from the accessory power outlet and unscrew
the inating hose from the tire valve. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 377.
10. Push the inator kit switch to the O (off)
position once the correct tire pressure is
obtained.
11. Turn off the engine.
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12. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug
from the accessory power outlet in the
vehicle.
13. Disconnect the sealant lling hose from the
tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise,
and replace the tire valve stem cap.
Be careful when handling the tire inator
components as they could be hot after usage.
14. Wrap the sealant lling hose around the air
compressor channel to stow it in its original
location.
15. Stow the air compressor accessory plug back
in the air compressor. To do this, wrap the air
compressor accessory plug, snap in the
plug, and then push in the bottom and then
the top of the wrapped air compressor
accessory plug.16. If the at tire was
able to inate to the
recommended
ination pressure,
remove the
maximum speed
label from the
sealant canister.
Place it in a highly visible location such as the
inside of the upper left corner of the
windshield or to the face of the radio/clock.
The maximum speed label reminds you
to drive cautiously and not to exceed 55 mph
(90 km/h) until you have the damaged tire
inspected and repaired.
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17. Return the equipment to the proper storage
location in the trunk of your vehicle. Turn
the wing nut clockwise to secure the
tire inator kit.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire inator kit 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 the tire
inator kit in the proper place.
18. Immediately drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km)
to distribute the sealant evenly in the tire.
Stop at a safe location and check the
tire pressure, refer to Steps 1 through 8 under
“Using the Air Compressor without Sealant”
next in this section. If the tire pressure
has fallen more then 10 psi (68 kPa), below
the recommended ination pressure, stop
driving the vehicle. The tire is too damaged for
the sealant to work. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 377.
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If the tire pressure has not dropped more than
10 psi (68 kPa) from the recommended
ination pressure, inate the tire back up to
the recommended ination pressure.
19. Dispose of the sealant canister at a local
dealer/retailer or in accordance with local
state codes and practices.
After using the sealant canister, replace it with
a new canister from your dealer/retailer.
20. After temporarily repairing a tire with the
emergency at tire repair kit, take your
vehicle to your dealer/retailer to have the tire
inspected and repaired.Using the Air Compressor without
Sealant
To use the air compressor by itself to inate a tire:
1. Remove the air compressor accessory plug
from the air compressor.
2. Unlock the air compressor hose from the
sealant canister by pulling up on the lever.
3. Pull the air compressor inator hose from the
sealant canister.
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4. Push the air compressor inator hose onto the
tire valve stem and push the lever down to
secure in place.
5. Plug the air compressor accessory plug into
an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See
Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 153for
more information.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine in a closed-in place or
with the climate control system off can
cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO). See
Engine Exhaust on page 123.
6. Start the vehicle. SeeStarting the Engine
(Automatic Engine Start/Stop) on page 110
for more information. The vehicle must
be running while using the air compressor.
{CAUTION:
Inating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be
injured. Be sure to read the inator
instructions, and inate the tire to its
recommended pressure. Do not exceed
36 psi (248 kPa).
7. Push the inator kit switch to the I (on)
position.
8. Make sure there is a proper connection
between the tire valve stem and the air
compressor hose by looking at the air
pressure gage. If there is not a pressure
reading while the compressor is running, the
connection between the inator kit and
the tire is bad.
Check the attachment between the air
compressor hose and the tire valve stem.
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9. Inate the tire up to the recommended
ination pressure using the air pressure gage
on the top of the unit.
10. Turn off the air compressor by moving the
switch to the O (off) position.
11. Disconnect the compressor inator hose and
wrap the hose in the bottom of the inator kit.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire inator kit 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 the tire
inator kit in the proper place.
12. Place the equipment in the original location in
the trunk of your vehicle.
Removal and Installation of the Sealant
Canister
To remove the sealant canister:
1. Unlock the air compressor inator hose from
the sealant canister by pulling the lever up.
2. Disconnect the air compressor inator hose
from the sealant canister.
3. Unwrap the sealant lling hose from the
compressor.
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