wheel alignment SATURN ION 2006 Owners Manual

Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-70
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-72
Wheel Replacement......................................5-72
Tire Chains..................................................5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-77
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire..........................................5-82
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-87
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-90
Appearance Care............................................5-90
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-90
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-92
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces........................................5-93
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-93
Weatherstrips...............................................5-93
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-94
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-94Finish Care..................................................5-94
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-95
Aluminum Wheels.........................................5-95
Tires...........................................................5-96
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-96
Finish Damage.............................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance................................5-97
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-97
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-98
Vehicle Identication......................................5-99
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-99
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-99
Electrical System............................................5-99
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-99
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-100
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-100
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-100
Floor Console Fuse Block............................5-100
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-102
Capacities and Specications........................5-109
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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High Speed Operation (Red Line)
{CAUTION:
Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h)
or higher, puts an additional strain on tires.
Sustained high-speed driving causes
excessive heat build up and can cause sudden
tire failure. You could have a crash and you or
others could be killed. Some high-speed rated
tires require ination pressure adjustment for
high speed operation. When speed limits and
road conditions are such that a vehicle can
be driven at high speeds, make sure the tires
are rated for high speed operation, in excellent
condition, and set to the correct cold tire
ination pressure for the vehicle load.
If your vehicle has 215/45ZR17 size tires, set the cold
tire ination pressure to 33 psi (227 kPa) for the
front and rear tires when operating your vehicle under
high-speed conditions. When you end high-speed
driving, return the tires to the cold ination pressure
shown on the tire and loading information label.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as
soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also
check for damaged tires or wheels. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires on page 5-68andWheel Replacement
on page 5-72for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The rst rotation
is the most important. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4.
When rotating non-directional tires, always use the
correct rotation pattern shown here.Non-Directional Tires
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and
balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest
tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary
on a regular basis. However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your
tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced. See your
retailer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
See your retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.
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.
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Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-72
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-72
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-68
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-36
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-39
Your Vehicle...............................................4-36
Traction
Enhanced Traction System (ETS).................... 4-9
Limited-Slip Differential.................................4-10
Low Message.............................................3-44
Off Message...............................................3-44
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-24
Fluid Hot Message......................................3-45
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-24
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-22
Transaxle Operation, Manual............................2-25
Transmission
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-33
Trip Odometer................................................3-27
Trunk............................................................2-11
Trunk Ajar Warning Message............................3-46
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-70
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-33
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-31
Parking Your...............................................2-29
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-7
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-99
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-99
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visors...........................................................2-15
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-25
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-72
Different Size..............................................5-70
Replacement...............................................5-72
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-42
Windows.......................................................2-13
Manual......................................................2-13
Power ........................................................2-14
Windshield
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................5-38Windshield (cont.)
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-56
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-95
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-100
Wiper Lever................................................. 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-26
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-72
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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