height SATURN OUTLOOK 2007 User Guide

Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its
sidewall. The examples below show a typical
passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire
sidewall.(A) Tire Size:The tire size is a combination of
letters and numbers used to dene a particular tire’s
width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and
service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration
later in this section for more detail.
(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specication):Original equipment tires designed
to GM’s specic tire performance criteria have a
TPC specication code molded onto the sidewall.
GM’s TPC specications meet or exceed all federal
safety guidelines.
(C) DOT (Department of Transportation):The
Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates
that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
(D) Tire Identication Number (TIN):The letters
and numbers following DOT (Department of
Transportation) code is the Tire Identication
Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer
and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was
manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of
the tire, although only one side may have the date
of manufacture.
(E) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord and
number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
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(E) Tire Ination:The temporary use tire or
compact spare tire should be inated to 60 psi
(420 kPa). For more information on tire pressure
and ination seeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 432.
(F) Tire Size:A combination of letters and
numbers dene a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio,
construction type, and service description. The
letter T as the rst character in the tire size means
the tire is for temporary use only.
(G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specication):Original equipment tires designed
to GM’s specic tire performance criteria have
a TPC specication code molded onto the sidewall.
GM’s TPC specications meet or exceed all
federal safety guidelines.Tire Size
The following illustration shows an example of a
typical passenger vehicle tire size.
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P
as the rst character in the tire size means a
passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set
by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates
the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to
sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that
indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as
shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean
that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as high as
it is wide.
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(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
The letter R means radial ply construction;
the letter D means diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B means belted-bias
ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in
inches.
(F) Service Description:These characters
represent the load range and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents the load carry
capacity a tire is certied to carry. The load index
can range from 1 to 279. The speed rating is
the maximum speed a tire is certied to carry a
load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.
Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on each square inch of the
tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).Accessory Weight:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height
to its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)
or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 432.
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Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground
clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 447for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You cannot know how it has
been used or how far it has been driven. It
could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If
you have to replace a wheel, use a new
Saturn original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle
without the proper amount of clearance
can cause damage to the brakes,
suspension or other vehicle parts. The area
damaged by the tire chains could cause
you to lose control of your vehicle and you
or others may be injured in a crash.
Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer recommends it
for use on your vehicle and tire size
combination and road conditions. Follow
that manufacturer’s instructions. To help
avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly,
readjust or remove the device if it is
contacting your vehicle, and do not spin
your vehicle’s wheels. If you do nd
traction devices that will t, install them on
the front tires.
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Convenience Net......................................... 163
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 220
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 220
Heater, Engine......................................... 127
Cooling System........................................... 402
Courtesy Lamps.......................................... 184
Cruise Control............................................. 179
Cruise Control Light.................................... 226
Cupholder(s)................................................ 161
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 508
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 508
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 504
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 509
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn.......... 517
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 517
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 516
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 509
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 518D
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.................................... 183
Defensive Driving........................................ 322
Delayed Entry Lighting................................ 186
Delayed Exit Lighting................................... 186
Delayed Headlamps.................................... 183
Delayed Locking.......................................... 107
Disc, MP3..........................................290, 296
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 378
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 185
Dome Lamps............................................... 185
Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 107
Locks....................................................... 106
Power Door Locks................................... 107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 107
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 108
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 30
Seat Height Adjuster.................................. 10
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 172
Head Restraints............................................ 17
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 421
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.................................... 422
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System................................ 183
Delayed................................................... 183
Exterior Lamps......................................... 182
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 176
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 422
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...... 422
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 175
Heated Seats................................................ 12
Heater......................................................... 194
Heater......................................................... 198
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat.......................... 10
High Voltage Devices and Wiring................ 475
Highbeam On Light..................................... 227
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 344
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 345Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 384
Release................................................... 385
Horn............................................................ 172
How to Use This Manual................................ 3
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 29
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 124
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 51
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 432
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 170
Storage Area............................................ 161
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 184
Cluster..................................................... 210
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 414
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 43
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 40
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 39
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 47
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 39
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 38
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 488
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster........................ 10
Head Restraints......................................... 17
Heated Seats............................................. 12
Manual Lumbar.......................................... 11
Memory, Mirrors......................................... 13
Power Lumbar........................................... 12
Power Seats.............................................. 10
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 18
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 15
Third Row Seat......................................... 21
Secondary Latch System............................. 456
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 69
Right Front Seat Position........................... 72Security Light.............................................. 226
Service........................................................ 377
Accessories and Modications.................. 377
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 379
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 378
Doing Your Own Work............................. 378
Engine Soon Light................................... 222
Publications Ordering Information............. 518
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 91
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 471
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 134
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 136
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 38
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 174
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 463
Installing.................................................. 451
Removing................................................ 448
Storing..................................................... 459
Specications, Capacities............................ 483
Speedometer............................................... 211
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 329
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 219
Starting Your Engine................................... 126
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