height SATURN VUE 2007 User Guide

(F) Tire Size:A combination of letters and
numbers dene a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio,
construction type, and service description. The
letter T as the rst character in the tire size means
the tire is for temporary use only.
(G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specication):Original equipment tires designed
to GM’s specic tire performance criteria have
a TPC specication code molded onto the sidewall.
GM’s TPC specications meet or exceed all
federal safety guidelines.
Tire Size
The following illustration shows an example of a
typical passenger vehicle tire size.
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:The United
States version of a metric tire sizing system.
The letter P as the rst character in the tire sizemeans a passenger vehicle tire engineered
to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim
Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates
the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall
to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that
indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is
60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would
mean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as
high as it is wide.
(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
The letter R means radial ply construction;
the letter D means diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B means belted-bias
ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel
in inches.
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(F) Service Description:These characters
represent the load range and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents the load carry
capacity a tire is certied to carry. The load index
can range from 1 to 279. The speed rating is
the maximum speed a tire is certied to carry a
load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.
Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on each square inch of the
tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height
to its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other reinforcing
materials.Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch
(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up
heat from driving. SeeInation - Tire Pressure
on page 374.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance
with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identication Number (TIN),
an alphanumeric designator which can also identify
the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand,
and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 279.
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If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with
new Saturn original equipment parts. This way,
you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle
can be dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling of your vehicle,
make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision
in which you or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts for replacement.Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground
clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 386for more
information.Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You cannot know how it has
been used or how far it has been driven.
It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
If you have to replace a wheel, use a new
Saturn original equipment wheel.
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Cruise Control............................................. 146
Cupholder(s)................................................ 132
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 444
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 444
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 440
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 445
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn.......... 453
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 453
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 452
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 445
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 453
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 150
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light....... 180
Defensive Driving........................................ 230
Delayed Locking.......................................... 101
Disc, MP3................................................... 202
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 305
Dome Lamp................................................ 153Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 101
Locks....................................................... 100
Power Door Locks................................... 101
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 101
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 102
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 26
Seat Height Adjuster.................................. 10
Driver Behavior........................................... 228
Driving
At Night................................................... 262
City.......................................................... 267
Defensive................................................. 230
Drunken................................................... 231
Environment............................................. 229
Freeway................................................... 268
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 270
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 264
Off-Road.................................................. 247
Recovery Hook........................................ 277
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 277
Winter...................................................... 272
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 211
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Front Console Storage Area........................ 132
Fuel............................................................ 306
Additives.................................................. 307
California Fuel.......................................... 307
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 311
Filling Your Tank...................................... 309
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 308
Gage....................................................... 181
Gasoline Octane...................................... 306
Gasoline Specications............................ 306
Low Warning Light................................... 181
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 409
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 410
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 411
Windshield Wiper..................................... 409
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 174
Fuel......................................................... 181
Speedometer........................................... 163
Tachometer.............................................. 164
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 306
Specications........................................... 306Gate Ajar Light............................................ 180
Glove Box................................................... 132
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 445
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 142
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 355
Headlamps.........................................149, 358
Bulb Replacement.................................... 358
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 150
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 144
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps...... 361
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 358
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 144
Heated Seats................................................ 11
Heater......................................................... 155
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat.......................... 10
Highbeam On Light..................................... 180
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 270
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 270
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 312
Release................................................... 313
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 391
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 387
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 364
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 453
Saturn...................................................... 453
United States Government....................... 452
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 90
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 91
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 35
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 445
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 277
Roof Rack System...................................... 134
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 435
Running the Engine While Parked............... 124
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 165
Pretensioners............................................. 41
Reminder Light........................................ 164Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 402
Driver Position........................................... 26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 25
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 24
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 39
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 36
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 35
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 41
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 35
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 34
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 420
Seatback, Folding Passenger........................ 16
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster........................ 10
Head Restraints......................................... 15
Heated Seats............................................. 11
Manual........................................................ 9
Manual Lumbar.......................................... 11
Manual Reclining Seatbacks...................... 12
Passenger Folding Seatback...................... 16
Power Seat................................................ 10
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 18
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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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