tire pressure SATURN AURA 2007 Owner's Manual
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You need new tires if any of the following
statements are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more
places around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through
the tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or
snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage
that cannot be repaired well because of the
size or location of the damage.
The rubber in tires degrades over time. This is
true for the spare tire as well, even if it is not being
used. Multiple conditions affect how fast this
aging takes place, including temperatures, loading
conditions, and in ation pressure maintenance.
With proper care and maintenance tires will
typically wear out before they degrade due to age.
If you are unsure about the need to replace
your tires as they get older, consult the tire
manufacturer for more information.
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched speci c tires for
your vehicle. The original equipment tires
installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were
designed to meet General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria Speci cation (TPC spec)
system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM
strongly recommends that you get tires with
the same TPC Spec rating. This way, your vehicle
will continue to have tires that are designed to
give the same performance and vehicle safety,
during normal use, as the original tires.
GM’s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over
a dozen critical speci cations that impact the
overall performance of your vehicle, including
brake system performance, ride and handling,
traction control, and tire pressure monitoring
performance. GM’s TPC Spec number is molded
onto the tire’s sidewall by the tire manufacturer.
If the tires have an all-season tread design,
the TPC spec number will be followed by a MS,
for mud and snow. SeeTire Sidewall Labeling on
page 299for additional information.
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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
In ator 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
in ator kit to temporarily repair the damaged tire.
After temporarily repairing a tire using the tire
in ator 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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{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:
In ating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be
injured. Be sure to read the in ator
instructions, and in ate the tire to its
recommended pressure. Do not exceed
36 psi (248 kPa).
7. Push the in ator kit switch to the I (on)
position.
The in ator 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 in ator kit and the tire is bad.
Check the attachment between the sealant
lling hose and the tire valve stem.
9. In ate the tire up to the recommended
in ation 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 in ating hose from the tire valve. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 377.
10. Push the in ator 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 in ator
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 in ate to the
recommended
in ation 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 in ator kit.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire in ator 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
in ator 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 in ation 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
in ation pressure, in ate the tire back up to
the recommended in ation 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 in ate 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 in ator hose from the
sealant canister.
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4. Push the air compressor in ator 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:
In ating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be
injured. Be sure to read the in ator
instructions, and in ate the tire to its
recommended pressure. Do not exceed
36 psi (248 kPa).
7. Push the in ator 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 in ator kit and
the tire is bad.
Check the attachment between the air
compressor hose and the tire valve stem.
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9. In ate the tire up to the recommended
in ation 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 in ator hose and
wrap the hose in the bottom of the in ator kit.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire in ator 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
in ator 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 in ator hose from
the sealant canister by pulling the lever up.
2. Disconnect the air compressor in ator hose
from the sealant canister.
3. Unwrap the sealant lling hose from the
compressor.
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When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears,
certain services, checks, and inspections are
required. Required services are described in the
following for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your rst
service be MaintenanceI, your second service be
MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImight be
required more often.MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
message comes on within 10 months since the
vehicle was purchased or MaintenanceII
was performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the message
comes on 10 months or more since the last
service or if the message has not come on at all
for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 265. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 268.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 270.See footnote (k).•
Rotate tires and check in ation pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 310andAt Least Once a Month on page 362.••
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