flat tire SATURN VUE 2008 User Guide

Roadside Assistance Program
For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call1-800-553-6000;
(Text Telephone (TTY): 1-800-889-2438).
For vehicles purchased in Canada, call1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the owner of a new Saturn vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Saturn Roadside
Assistance Program.
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.
Services Provided
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever comes rst, and, in Canada only, up
to a maximum of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 Canada). In 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: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. To ensure
security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided.
In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
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
crash. Winch-out assistance is 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:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
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.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. Trip routing requests are limited to
six per calendar year.
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Engine (cont.)
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-40
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-32
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheating................................................5-25
Reduced Power Light...................................3-45
Starting......................................................2-20
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-32
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage...............................................5-93
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-71
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-85Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-31
Windshield Washer......................................5-32
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-45
Folding Rear Seat...........................................1-12
Folding Seatback, Passenger............................1-10
Front Storage Area.........................................2-44
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-47
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-48
Running Out of...........................................2-32
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-97
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-97
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-100
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-96
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Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-17
Radio(s)........................................................3-55
Radios
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-69
Reception...................................................3-70
Setting the Clock.........................................3-53
Rainsense™ II Wipers....................................... 3-9
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-47
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-7
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-41
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-5Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-79
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-77
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-49
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-15
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
Saturn.......................................................7-14
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-72
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-73
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-19
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-35
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running Out of Fuel........................................2-32
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Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..........................2-48
Center Console Storage Area........................2-45
Convenience Net.........................................2-47
Cupholders.................................................2-44
Front Storage Area......................................2-44
Glove Box..................................................2-43
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-44
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-46
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-47
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-44
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-34
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunroof.........................................................2-49
T
Tachometer....................................................3-32
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-48
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-39
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-16
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-16
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6Time, Setting..................................................3-53
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-40
Tires.............................................................5-51
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-92
Buying New Tires........................................5-68
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Cleaning....................................................5-92
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-86
Different Size..............................................5-70
High-Speed Operation..................................5-59
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-75
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-58
Inspection and Rotation................................5-65
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-79
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-62
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-60
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-79
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-77
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-85
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-52
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-70
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-72
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-67
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