spare wheel SATURN VUE 2004 User Guide

13. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specication. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-102for wheel nut
torque specication.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 specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-102for the wheel nut
torque specication.
14. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack
from under the vehicle.
15. Tighten the bolts rmly with the wheel wrench.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover in the trunk
until you have the at tire repaired or replaced.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
{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.
1. Place the wheel wrench into the bag and use the
Velcro
®straps to secure the bag to the jack.
2. Install the jack in the
driver’s side panel of
the rear cargo area and
secure with the
wingbolt.3. Remove the wheel stow rod from the upper left side
of the oor compartment.
4. Screw the threaded wheel stow rod onto the spare
tire bracket. The nal position of the wheel stow rod
must be rotated to the farthest forward position
so that the top of the rod faces forward.
5. Reverse steps 1 through 4 of Removing the Spare
Tire and Tools to replace the oor cargo organizer
and lock in place.
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6. Place the at, or damaged tire, face down, on the
load oor with the threaded wheel stow rod sticking
up through the center hole of the wheel.
Vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 (L66) engine and
aluminum wheels, must remove the center cap from
the wheel prior to placing it on the load oor. To
remove the center cap, tap the cap for the backside
of the wheel, then place the wheel on the load oor.
7. Place wheel retainer bolt onto the wheel stow rod
and tighten.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. See the storage instructions label to replace
your compact spare into your cargo area properly.Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the ination pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your compact spare tire is correctly inated. The
compact spare tire is 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 your
full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size
tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer
and be in good shape in case you need it again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get
caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and
wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare tire on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel
with other wheels or tires. They won’t t. Keep your
compact spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on
your compact spare.
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Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-92
Your CD and DVD Player.............................3-75
Your CDs and DVDs....................................3-75
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-19
CD Messages........................................3-49, 3-61
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-36
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-58
Chains, Tire...................................................5-76
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing................4-61
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-35
Checking Coolant............................................5-30
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-95
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-40
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-45Child Restraints (cont.)
Top Strap...................................................1-37
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-36
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-89
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-94
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-93
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-89
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-91
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-91
Cleaning the DVD Player.................................3-71
Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-31, 2-33
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-91
Cleaning the Video Screen...............................3-71
Cleaning Tires................................................5-94
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-91
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-94
Climate Control System...................................3-21
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-23
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-28
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-88
Compass Calibration...............................2-30, 2-32
Compass Operation.........................................2-32
Compass Variance..................................2-30, 2-32
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Playing the Single CD Player...........................3-54
Playing the Six-Disc CD Player.........................3-56
Power............................................................. 1-3
Accessory Outlets........................................3-20
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-98
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-39
Windows....................................................2-12
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-28
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-49
Radio Personalization......................................3-62
Radios..........................................................3-42
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-43
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-75
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-75
Radio with CD....................................3-45, 3-49
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-43
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-43Radios (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-72
Understanding Reception..............................3-74
RDS Messages..............................................3-53
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-62
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-23
Rear Window Wiper/Washer.............................3-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display....................................2-29
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-29
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recovery Hook...............................................4-45
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-46
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-39
Remote Control..............................................3-68
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-82
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-78
Removing the Wheel.......................................5-82
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Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-42
Rear Seat Position......................................1-42
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-45
Security Light.................................................3-39
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-35
Publications Ordering Information..................... 7-9
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-40
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-35
Service Manuals............................................... 7-9
Setting Preset Stations....................3-44, 3-46, 3-51
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-43
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-43
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-45, 3-47, 3-52
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-95
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-20
Shift Speeds..................................................2-22
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-24
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-17
Skidding........................................................4-17
Snow Plow....................................................4-54
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-34Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-90
Specications, Capacities...............................5-102
Speedometer..................................................3-27
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-8
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-28
Starting Your Engine...............................2-15, 2-16
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-14
Steering Tips..................................................4-13
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-64
Storage
Garment Hooks...........................................2-36
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-36
Glove Box..................................................2-36
Load Floor Storage Box...............................2-37
Roof Rack System.......................................2-37
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-87
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-12
Sunroof.........................................................2-38
T
Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-59
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TCS Warning Light..........................................3-32
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-29
Temperature Display........................................2-31
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-72
Theft-Deterrent System...................................... 2-4
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Passlock
®...................................................2-13
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-63
Tire Size.......................................................5-65
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-66
Tires.............................................................5-62
Buying New Tires........................................5-72
Chains.......................................................5-76
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-78
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-77
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-69
Inspection and Rotation................................5-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-73
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-74
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-75
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-71
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-17
Top Strap......................................................1-37
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Torque Lock...................................................2-25Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-58
Towing
Loading Your Vehicle...................................4-49
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-46
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-55
Your Vehicle...............................................4-46
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear...................4-49
Traction
Control System (TCS)..................................4-10
Control System Warning Light.......................3-32
Low Light...................................................3-33
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-58
Trailer Wiring.................................................4-62
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-25
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-27
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-18
Transaxle Operation, Manual............................2-21
Transfer Case (3.5L Engine).............................5-52
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit for
2.2L Engine)...............................................5-51
Transmission
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-30
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-20
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-59
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