change wheel SATURN VUE 2007 User Guide

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels
will not get good traction. You cannot accelerate
as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you
will need longer braking distances.
It is best to use a low gear when you are in
mud —the deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
In really deep mud, the idea is to keep your vehicle
moving so you do not get stuck.
When you drive on sand, you will sense a change
in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how
loosely packed the sand is. On loosely packed
sand, such as on beaches or sand dunes,
your tires will tend to sink into the sand. This has
an effect on steering, accelerating, and braking.
Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers.Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire
traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose
control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is
so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating.
And, if you do get moving, poor steering and
difficult braking can cause you to slide out
of control.
{CAUTION:
Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers
can be dangerous. Underwater springs,
currents under the ice, or sudden thaws
can weaken the ice. Your vehicle could
fall through the ice and you and your
passengers could drown. Drive your
vehicle on safe surfaces only.
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Towing a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you do not use the correct equipment
and drive properly, you can lose control
when you pull a trailer. For example, if the
trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not
work well — or even at all. You and your
passengers could be seriously injured.
You may also damage your vehicle; the
resulting repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in this section.
Ask your dealer/retailer for advice and
information about towing a trailer with
your vehicle.
Notice:Pulling a trailer improperly can
damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs
not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer
correctly, follow the advice in this part and see
your dealer/retailer for important information
about towing a trailer with your vehicle.Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with
the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify
the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should
read the information in “Weight of the Trailer”
that appears later in this section. Trailering
is different than just driving your vehicle
by itself. Trailering means changes in handling,
acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used properly.
That’s the reason for this part. In it are many
time-tested, important trailering tips and safety
rules. Many of these are important for your safety
and that of your passengers. So please read
this section carefully before you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the engine,
transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires
are forced to work harder against the drag of
the added weight. The engine is required
to operate at relatively higher speeds and under
greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more,
the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance,
increasing the pulling requirements.
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Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead
as you would when driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a
good deal longer when towing a trailer, you’ll need
to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle
before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with
one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just
move that hand to the left. To move the trailer
to the right, move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to come in
contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be
damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns
while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider
turns than normal. Do this so your trailer
won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs,
trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden
maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal asher and/or extra wiring.
See your retailer if you need information.
The arrows on your instrument panel will ash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also
ash, telling other drivers you’re about to
turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your
instrument panel will ash for turns even if
the bulbs on the trailer are burned out.
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When towing your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, the vehicle’s odometer will
not record the miles generated while towing.
Keep a record of how many miles your vehicle
was towed so they can be added to the mileage
on the vehicle’s odometer when following your
maintenance schedule for recommended services.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the compact spare tire in your
tire rotation.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 279.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Specications on page 414.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When
you change a wheel, remove any rust or
dirt from places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush
later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt
off. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 386.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s
tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you
should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag
that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel rmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a stop well
out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Get the vehicle under control by steering the
way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to
do maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. The jack provided with your
vehicle is designed only for changing a
at tire. If it is used for anything else, you
or others could be badly injured or killed
if the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the
jack provided with your vehicle only for
changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use the
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your hazard warning ashers.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put an automatic transaxle shift lever
in PARK (P), or shift a manual
transaxle to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
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3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will
not move, you should put blocks at the
front and rear of the tire farthest away
from the one being changed. That would
be the tire on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
When you have a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
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The following information will tell you how to use
the jack and change a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The tools you will need are located on the
driver’s side of the rear cargo area. To access the
tools, do the following:
1. Remove the
wing-bolt from
the jack.
2. Remove the jack and wheel wrench.
3. Remove the straps holding the bag containing
the wheel wrench. Then remove the wheel
wrench from the bag.
4. Fold out the socket portion of the wrench from
the handle.
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Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position......................... 64
Rear Outside Seat Position........................ 61
Right Front Seat Position........................... 66
Security Light.............................................. 179
Service........................................................ 304
Accessories and Modications.................. 304
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 306
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 305
Doing Your Own Work............................. 305
Engine Soon Light................................... 175
Publications Ordering Information............. 453
Vehicle Soon Light................................... 180
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 88
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 405
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 120
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 121
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 34
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 143
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 398
Installing.................................................. 391
Removing................................................ 387
Storing..................................................... 397
Specications, Capacities............................ 414
Speedometer............................................... 163Split Folding Rear Seat................................. 18
Starting Your Engine................................... 111
Steering...................................................... 240
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 223
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 142
Storage Areas
Cargo Area.............................................. 132
Center Console Storage Area................... 132
Cupholder(s)............................................ 132
Floor Console Storage Area..................... 132
Glove Box................................................ 132
Roof Rack System................................... 134
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 276
Sun Visors.................................................. 106
Sunroof....................................................... 136
T
Tachometer................................................. 164
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 363
TCS Warning Light...................................... 172
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 107
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 107
Passlock
®................................................ 108
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 142
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Time, Setting......................................183, 184
Tires........................................................... 366
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 404
Buying New Tires..................................... 377
Chains..................................................... 384
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 386
Cleaning.................................................. 405
Compact Spare Tire................................. 398
Different Size........................................... 379
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 385
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 374
Inspection and Rotation............................ 375
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 391
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 391
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 387
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 397
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 367
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 371
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 380
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 382
Wheel Replacement................................. 382
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 377
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 285
Towing a Trailer....................................... 290
Your Vehicle............................................. 284Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 238
Control System Warning Light.................. 172
Low Light................................................. 173
Transaxle
Fluid, Manual........................................... 330
Transaxle Operation, Manual....................... 117
Transmission
Up-Shift Light........................................... 169
Trip Odometer............................................. 163
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 143
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 143
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 224
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 380
Up-Shift Light.............................................. 169
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 234
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Design..................................................... 229
Loading.................................................... 279
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