spare tire SATURN ION 2007 Owner's Manual

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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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It
appears on a plate in the front corner of the
instrument panel, on the driver side. You can see
it if you look through the windshield from outside
your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle
Certication and Service Parts labels and the
certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine
code. This code helps you identify your vehicle’s
engine, specications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
This label is on your spare tire cover. It is
very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
The label has the following information:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 283for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the engine not
covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 293for further details.
Intercooler Coolant Level Check
(2.0L Supercharged Engine)
Check the coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 293for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 337. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 350.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 339.
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Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada,
a person driving this vehicle without the consent of
the owner is not eligible for coverage.
The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 Canada). Service to provide
diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons,
propane and other alternative fuels are
not provided through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present personal identication
before lock-out service is provided. In Canada,
the vehicle registration is also required.
Lock-out service is covered at no charge if
you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle.
A remote unlock may be available if you
have an active OnStar
®subscription.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer
for warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance provided when the vehicle is mired
in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire
in good condition, when equipped and
properly inated is 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 are covered at no
charge.
Trip Routing Service (Canada only):Upon
request, Roadside Assistance will send you
detailed, computer personalized maps,
highlighting your choice of either the most
direct route or the most scenic route to your
destination, anywhere in North America, along
with helpful travel information pertaining to
your trip.
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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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Power
Door Locks................................................ 95
Electrical System..................................... 375
Reduced Engine Light.............................. 178
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 108
Steering Message.................................... 184
Windows.................................................. 101
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 40
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............ 96
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 23
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving............ 234
Radios........................................................ 186
Care of Your CD Player........................... 215
Care of Your CDs.................................... 215
Radio with CD................................190, 195
Setting the Time..............................187, 188
Understanding Reception......................... 214
Rear Door Security Locks............................. 96
Rear Doors................................................... 97Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 36
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display.......... 125
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 122
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 402
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 256
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 178
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 91
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 356
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 351
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 326
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 424
Saturn...................................................... 425
United States Government....................... 424
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 84
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 85
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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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