wheel alignment SATURN AURA 2007 Owners Manual

Service........................................................ 253
Accessories and Modications................... 253
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 254
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 254
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................... 255
Fuel............................................................. 255
Gasoline Octane........................................ 255
Gasoline Specications.............................. 255
California Fuel........................................... 256
Additives................................................... 256
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 258
Filling the Tank......................................... 258
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 261
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 262
Hood Release........................................... 263
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 264
Engine Oil................................................. 265
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 268
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 270
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 272
Engine Coolant.......................................... 272
Pressure Cap............................................ 275
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 275Engine Overheating................................... 275
Cooling System......................................... 278
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 282
Brakes...................................................... 284
Battery...................................................... 287
Jump Starting............................................ 289
Bulb Replacement....................................... 294
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 294
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps.............. 294
License Plate Lamp................................... 296
Replacement Bulbs................................... 296
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 297
Tires............................................................ 298
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 299
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 301
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 304
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 305
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 310
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 311
Buying New Tires...................................... 312
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 315
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 316
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.
Also check for damaged tires or wheels. SeeWhen
It Is Time for New Tires on page 311andWheel
Replacement on page 316for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The
rst rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance” for additional information.When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear ination pressures as shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 242, for an example of
the tire and loading information label and
its location on your vehicle.
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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
specied 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 inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, 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 regular basis. 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
retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need.
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Tires (cont.)
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 315
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 316
Wheel Replacement................................. 316
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 311
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 247
Towing a Trailer....................................... 250
Your Vehicle............................................. 247
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 217
Control System Warning Light.................. 170
Trip Odometer............................................. 163
Trunk............................................................ 97
Trunk Lamps............................................... 152
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 142
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 141U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 315
Using this Manual........................................... 4
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Vehicle
Control..................................................... 214
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 242
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy............ 389
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 341
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 341
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 187
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 160
Visors.......................................................... 102
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Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators................................................. 161
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 182
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 140
Other Warning Devices............................ 140
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 316
Different Size........................................... 314
Replacement............................................ 316
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 49Windows....................................................... 99
Power...................................................... 100
Windshield
Washer.................................................... 144
Washer Fluid........................................... 282
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 297
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 337
Wiper Fuses............................................ 342
Wipers..................................................... 143
Winter Driving............................................. 237
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Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 354
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