spare tire SATURN ION 2005 Owner's Manual

Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest Saturn
retailer for warranty service or in the event of
a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided
when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.)
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Saturn Retailer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Saturn’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representatives:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number and delivery
date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember we are only a phone call
away. Saturn Roadside Assistance: 1-800-553-6000;
text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-6000.
Saturn reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Saturn’s
judgment, the claims become excessive in frequency
or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Saturn reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Saturn
Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
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Change Engine Oil Message............................3-41
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-33
Check Gage Message.....................................3-42
Check Gas Cap Message................................3-43
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-90
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-30
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-46
Top Strap...................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-39
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-17
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-88
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-87
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-85Cleaning (cont.)
Finish Care.................................................5-87
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-84
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-86
Tires..........................................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-87
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-88
Climate Control System...........................3-18, 3-20
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-23
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-23
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-24
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-26
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-83
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-40
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-33
Low Level Warning Message.........................3-41
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-27
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Message...................................3-40
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-39
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Radios..........................................................3-44
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-45
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-68
Care of Your CDs........................................3-68
Radio with CD....................................3-47, 3-52
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-44
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-44
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-65
Understanding Reception..............................3-67
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Doors....................................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-34
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-32
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-31
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-34
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-37
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-74
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-55
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government................................... 7-8
Saturn......................................................... 7-8
United States Government.............................. 7-8
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-59
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-60
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-19
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-29
Roof Rack System..........................................2-40
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-30
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Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-83
Installing....................................................5-77
Removing...................................................5-74
Storing.......................................................5-81
Specications, Capacities...............................5-100
Speedometer..................................................3-27
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-9
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-19
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-39
Convenience Net.........................................2-40
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-39
Glove Box..................................................2-39
Roof Rack System.......................................2-40
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunroof.........................................................2-41
T
Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps....................5-54Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-65
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-15
Passlock
®...................................................2-16
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-88
Buying New Tires........................................5-67
Chains.......................................................5-71
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-73
Cleaning....................................................5-89
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-83
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-72
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-63
Inspection and Rotation................................5-65
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-77
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-74
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-81
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-69
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-66
Top Strap......................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
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