spare wheel SATURN ION 2007 User Guide

6. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts
to which it is fastened, can make the
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 the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
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.
7. Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting
surfaces and spare
wheel.
8. Place the compact spare tire on the
wheel-mounting surface.
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Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover
on the compact spare, you could damage
the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover
in the trunk until you have the at tire repaired or
replaced.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, 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 all these in the
proper place.
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A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Jack and Wheel Wrench
D. Stow Bolt Extension
E. Spare Tire
F. Bolt
2.2L L4 and 2.4L Engine
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A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Jack and Wheel Wrench
D. Stow Bolt Extension
E. Spare Tire
F. Foam Support
G. Bolt
To store a at or spare tire and tools, do the
following:
1. Remove the stow bolt extension rod and
sleeve from the jack.
2. Re-attach the wheel wrench to the jack.
3. Place the at tire face down into the spare tire
hub. Avoid scraping the aluminum wheel, if
equipped, on the hold-down bolt.
4. Screw the stow bolt extension rod and
the sleeve into the existing spare tire
hold-down bolt.
5. Place the jack into the center of the at tire,
being careful not to scratch the inside of
the wheel.
2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine
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6. Place the smaller jack hold-down nut in a safe
place for use when you put the compact
spare tire back into the trunk.
7. Remove the plastic sleeve from the stow bolt
extension rod. Secure the jack and road
wheel using the larger plastic retainer.
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare with a full-size tire
as soon as possible.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated
when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after
a time. Check the ination pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and make sure the
spare tire is correctly inated. The compact spare
is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles(5 000 km), so you can nish your trip and have
the full-size tire repaired or replaced at your
convenience. Of course, it is best to replace the
spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The spare tire will last longer and be in good
shape in case it is needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails. That can
damage the tire and wheel, and maybe
other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not t.
Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire
chains on your compact spare.
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CD, MP3 ..................................................... 205
Center Console Storage Area...................... 133
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)..... 324
Chains, Tire................................................. 348
Change Engine Oil Message....................... 183
Check
Engine Light............................................ 174
Check Gage Message................................. 184
Check Gas Cap Message........................... 185
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 278
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 373
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 47
Infants and Young Children........................ 44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 53
Older Children........................................... 41
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 61
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 64
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 52
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 154
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 371
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 370
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 367
Finish Care.............................................. 370Cleaning (cont.)
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 366
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 368
Tires........................................................ 372
Underbody Maintenance........................... 372
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 369
Weatherstrips........................................... 369
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 370
Climate Control System......................155, 157
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 161
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 160
Clock..................................................187, 188
Clutch, Hydraulic......................................... 293
Collision Damage Repair............................. 420
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 36
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 365
Compass............................................122, 125
Competitive Driving, Racing or Other........... 234
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 103
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 222
Convenience Net......................................... 134
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 173
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 297
Cooling System........................................... 300
Cruise Control
............................................. 147
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 82
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 372
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 116
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 118
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 31
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 144
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 365
Installing.................................................. 356
Removing................................................ 351
Storing..................................................... 362
Specications, Capacities............................ 384
Speedometer............................................... 165
Split Folding Rear Seat................................. 16
Starting Your Engine................................... 108
Steering...................................................... 227
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 142
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 133
Convenience Net..................................... 134
Cupholder(s)............................................ 133
Glove Box................................................ 133
Roof Rack System................................... 134
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 249
Sun Visors.................................................. 102
Sunroof....................................................... 135T
Tachometer................................................. 165
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 324
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 103
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 103
Passlock
®................................................ 103
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 142
Time, Setting......................................187, 188
Tires........................................................... 328
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 371
Buying New Tires..................................... 341
Chains..................................................... 348
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 350
Cleaning.................................................. 372
Compact Spare Tire................................. 365
Different Size........................................... 343
High-Speed Operation.............................. 338
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 349
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 337
Inspection and Rotation............................ 339
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 356
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 356
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 351
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Tires (cont.)
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 362
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 330
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 344
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 346
Wheel Replacement................................. 346
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 341
Winter Tires............................................. 329
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 256
Towing a Trailer....................................... 259
Your Vehicle............................................. 256
Traction
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)............. 226
Limited-Slip Differential............................. 227
Low Message.......................................... 182
Off Message............................................ 182
Transaxle
Fluid Hot Message................................... 183
Fluid, Manual........................................... 293
Transaxle Operation, Manual....................... 112
Transmission
Up-Shift Light........................................... 170
Trip Odometer............................................. 165
Trunk............................................................ 98Trunk Ajar Warning Message....................... 184
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 144
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 143
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 214
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 344
Up-Shift Light.............................................. 170
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 222
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 250
Parking Your............................................ 118
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 418
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 374
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 374
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 160
Visors.......................................................... 102
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