tire size SATURN VUE HYBRID 2008 User Guide

{CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose
control while driving. If you mix tires of
different sizes, brands, or types (radial
and bias-belted tires) the vehicle may
not handle properly, and you could have
a crash. Using tires of different sizes,
brands, or types may also cause damage
to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct
size, brand, and type of tires on your
vehicle’s wheels.
{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,
the wheel rim anges could develop
cracks after many miles of driving. A tire
and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the
wheels on your vehicle.
If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that
do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the
same size, load range, speed rating, and construction
type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s
original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system
could give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if
non-TPC Spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle.
Non-TPC Spec rated tires may give a low-pressure
warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning
level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-54.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on
the Tire and Loading Information label. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 4-22, for more information about
the Tire and Loading Information label and its location
on your vehicle.
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Different Size Tires and Wheels
If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than
your original equipment wheels and tires, this may
affect the way your vehicle performs, including its
braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability,
and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle
has electronic systems such as, anti-lock brakes,
rollover airbags, traction control, and stability control,
the performance of these systems can be affected.
{CAUTION:
If you add different sized wheels, your
vehicle may not provide an acceptable
level of performance and safety if tires not
recommended for those wheels are selected.
You may increase the chance that you will
crash and suffer serious injury. Only use Saturn
specic wheel and tire systems developed for
your vehicle, and have them properly installed
by a Saturn certied technician.
SeeBuying New Tires on page 5-60andAccessories
and Modifications on page 5-3for additional information.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
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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
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cause damage to the brakes, suspension or
other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause you to lose control of
the 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 the
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to the
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it is contacting the vehicle, and do
not spin the vehicle’s wheels. If you do nd
traction devices that will t, install them on
the front tires.
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Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..........................2-44
Center Console Storage Area........................2-42
Convenience Net.........................................2-43
Cupholders.................................................2-42
Glove Box..................................................2-41
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-42
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-43
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-42
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-21
Sun Visors.....................................................2-12
Sunroof.........................................................2-44
T
Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-44
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-34
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-13
PASS-Key
®III Electronic Immobilizer..............2-14
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6Time, Setting..................................................3-60
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-35
Tires.............................................................5-47
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-84
Buying New Tires........................................5-60
Chains.......................................................5-66
Cleaning....................................................5-85
Different Size..............................................5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-67
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-52
Inspection and Rotation................................5-58
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-55
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-54
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...................5-68
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-48
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-50
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-64
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-59
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-28
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-31
Your Vehicle...............................................4-28
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Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-7
Control System Warning Light.......................3-34
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-23
Trip Odometer................................................3-27
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-62
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-36
Operation...................................................2-37
Using this Manual............................................... iii
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Design......................................................... 4-3
Loading......................................................4-22
Symbols......................................................... ivVehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-15
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-87
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-88
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-23
Visors...........................................................2-12
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-25
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light......................3-40
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-64
Different Size..............................................5-62
Replacement...............................................5-64
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-39
Windows.......................................................2-10
Power ........................................................2-11
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