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Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient
tire-to-body clearance. Follow these recom-
mendations to guard against damage:
Traction device must be of proper size for
the tire, as recommended by the traction
device manufacturer.
Install on front tires only.
For a 215/65R16 tire, use of a snow trac-
tion device with a maximum projection of
7 mm beyond the tire profile is recom -
mended.
No other tire sizes are recommended for
use with a tire chain or traction device.
NOTE:
Any aftermarket tire add on like tire chains
may effect the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) feature performance.
Tire Rotation Recommendations
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform
different steering, handling, and braking
functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rota -
tion of tires. The benefits of rotation are
especially worthwhile with aggressive tread
designs such as those on On/Off Road type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to
maintain mud, snow, and wet traction levels,
and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the
proper maintenance intervals. The reasons
for any rapid or unusual wear should be
corrected prior to rotation being performed.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type
(M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles
can cause unpredictable handling. You
could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires,
observe the following precautions:
Because of restricted traction device
clearance between tires and other
suspension components, it is important
that only traction devices in good condi -
tion are used. Broken devices can cause
serious damage. Stop the vehicle imme-
diately if noise occurs that could indi -
cate device breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the device before
further use.
Install device as tightly as possible and
then retighten after driving about ½ mile
(0.8 km).
Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns
and large bumps, especially with a
loaded vehicle.
Do not drive for a prolonged period on
dry pavement.

Observe the traction device manufacturer’s
instructions on the method of installation,
operating speed, and conditions for use.
Always use the suggested operating speed
of the device manufacturer’s if it is less
than 30 mph (48 km/h).

Do not use traction devices on a compact
spare tire.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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The suggested Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Tire
rotation method is the “forward cross” shown
in the following diagram. This rotation
pattern does not apply to some directional
tires that must not be reversed.Tire Rotation (Forward Cross)
The suggested Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire
rotation method is the “rearward cross”
shown in the following diagram.
Tire Rotation (Rearward Cross)
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for
more than a month, observe the following
precautions:
Park your vehicle in a covered, dry and
possibly airy location the windows open
slightly.
Check that the Electric Park Brake is not
engaged.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from
the battery post and be sure that the
battery is fully charged. During storage
check battery charge quarterly.
If you do not disconnect the battery from
the electrical system, check the battery
charge every 30 days.
Clean and protect the painted parts by
applying protective waxes.
Clean and protect polished metal parts by
applying protective waxes.
Apply talcum powder to the front and rear
wiper blades and leave raised from the
glass.
Cover the vehicle with an appropriate
cover taking care not to damage the
painted surface by dragging across dirty
surfaces. Do not use plastic sheeting
which will not allow the evaporation of
moisture present on the surface of the
vehicle.
Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi
(+0.5 bar) higher than recommended on
the tire placard and check it periodically.
Do not drain the engine cooling system.
Whenever you leave the vehicle stationary
for two weeks or more, idle the engine for
approximately five minutes, with the air
conditioning system on and high fan
speed. This will ensure proper lubrication
of the system, thus minimizing the possi -
bility of damage to the compressor when
the vehicle is put back into operation.
CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive
vehicles depends on tires of equal size,
type and circumference on each wheel.
Any difference in tire size can cause
damage to the power transfer unit. Tire
rotation schedule should be followed to
balance tire wear.
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NOTE:
When the vehicle has not been started or driven
for at least 30 days, an Extended Park Start
Procedure is required to start the vehicle.

Refer to “Starting The Engine” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
BODYWORK
Preserving The Bodywork
Washing
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash
your vehicle in the shade using a mild car
wash soap, and rinse the panels
completely with clear water.
If insects, tar, or other similar deposits
have accumulated on your vehicle, use a
specific detergent to remove.
Use a high quality cleaner wax to remove
road film, stains and to protect your paint
finish. Take care never to scratch the
paint.
Avoid using abrasive compounds and
power buffing that may diminish the gloss
or thin out the paint finish.
Special Care
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if
you drive near the ocean, hose off the
undercarriage at least once a month.
It is important that the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels,
and trunk be kept clear and open.
If you detect any stone chips or scratches
in the paint, touch them up immediately.
The cost of such repairs is considered the
responsibility of the owner.
If your vehicle is damaged due to a colli-
sion or similar cause that destroys the
paint and protective coating, have your
vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
cost of such repairs is considered the
responsibility of the owner.
If you carry special cargo such as chemi -
cals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure
that such materials are well packaged and
sealed.
If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads,
consider mud or stone shields behind
each wheel.
Touch up the scratches as soon as
possible. An authorized dealer has touch
up paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Some parts of the vehicle may be painted
with a matte paintwork which requires
special care for its preservation
CAUTION!
Before removal of the positive and
negative terminals to the battery, wait at
least a minute with ignition switch in the
OFF position and close the driver’s door.
When reconnecting the positive and
negative terminals to the battery be sure
the ignition switch is in the OFF position
and the driver’s door is closed. CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning
materials such as steel wool or scouring
powder that will scratch metal and
painted surfaces.
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200
psi (8,274 kPa) can result in damage or
removal of paint and decals.
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INTERIORS
Seats And Fabric Parts
Use a specific product to clean fabric uphol-
stery and carpeting.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the
following manner:
Remove as much of the stain as possible
by blotting with a clean, dry towel.
Blot any remaining stain with a clean,
damp towel.
For tough stains, apply a mild soap solu -
tion to a clean, damp cloth and remove
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove
soap residue.

For grease stains, apply a specific product to
a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a
fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
Do not use any harsh solvents or any other
form of protectants on Stain Repel products.

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with
chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This
will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also
weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry
with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or
worn or if the buckles do not work properly.
CAUTION!
Avoid washing with rollers and/or brushes
in washing stations. Wash the vehicle only
by hand using neutral pH detergents; dry it
with a wet chamois leather. Abrasive
products and/or polishes should not be
used for cleaning the car. Bird droppings
must be washed off immediately and
thoroughly as the acid they contain is
particularly aggressive. Avoid (if at all
possible) parking the vehicle under trees;
remove vegetable resins immediately as,
when dried, it may only be possible to
remove them with abrasive products and/or
polishes, which is highly inadvisable as
they could alter the typical opaqueness of
the paint. Do not use pure windshield
washer fluid for cleaning the front
windshield and rear window; dilute it min.
50% with water. Only use pure windshield
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning
purposes. Many are potentially flammable,
and if used in closed areas they may cause
respiratory harm.
WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a
collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking
for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts
must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a collision
if they have been damaged (i.e., bent
retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

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Plastic And Coated Parts
Use a specific product to clean vinyl uphol-
stery.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this
vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When
cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to
avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use
high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with
a clean damp cloth.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Leather Parts
Your leather upholstery can be best
preserved by regular cleaning with a damp
soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as
an abrasive and damage the leather uphol -
stery and should be removed promptly with a
damp cloth. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils,
cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or
ammonia-based cleaners to clean your
leather upholstery. Application of a leather
conditioner is not required to maintain the
original condition.
NOTE:
If equipped with light colored leather, it
tends to show any foreign material, dirt, and
fabric dye transfer more so than darker
colors. The leather is designed for easy
cleaning.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a
regular basis with any commercial house -
hold-type glass cleaner. Never use an abra -
sive type cleaner. Use caution when cleaning
the inside rear window equipped with elec -
tric defrosters or windows equipped with
radio antennas. Do not use scrapers or other
sharp instruments that may scratch the
elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray
cleaner on the towel or cloth that you are
using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the
mirror.
CAUTION!
Direct contact of air fresheners, insect
repellents, suntan lotions, or hand sani -
tizers to the plastic, painted, or deco-
rated surfaces of the interior may cause
permanent damage. Wipe away immedi -
ately.
Damage caused by these type of prod -
ucts may not be covered by your New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/
or Ketone based cleaning products to
clean leather upholstery, as damage to the
upholstery may result.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is
found on the left front corner of the wind-
shield and is visible from the outside of the
vehicle. The VIN number also is stamped
into the right front body, on the front floor.
With the right front seat in the rear most
position, a door in the carpet can be opened
to reveal the VIN. It also appears on the Auto -
mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed
to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle
registration, and the title.
Vehicle Identification Number Right Front Body VIN Location
Opening The VIN Door
NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important
to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted
to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been
removed and reinstalled on the vehicle, the
lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench using a
high quality six sided (hex) deep wall socket.
Torque Specifications
**Use only authorized dealer recommended
lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or
oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to
mounting the tire and remove any corrosion
or loose particles.
Lug Nut/Bolt
Torque **Lug Nut/
Bolt SizeLug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
100 Ft-Lbs
(135 N·m) M12 x 1.25 17 mm
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Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern
until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
Ensure that the socket is fully engaged on
the lug nut/bolt (do not insert it halfway).
NOTE:
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or service station.Torque PatternAfter 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/
bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/
bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
DIMENSIONS
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts/bolts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
Contour Dimension / inches (mm)
Length
WidthHeightWheelbase
1.6 Multijet 120HP MTX FWD 173.0 (4,394) 80.0 (2,033) 64.1 (1,629) 103.8 (2,636)
2.0 Multijet 140HP MTX AWD 173.0 (4,394) 80.0 (2,033) 64.7 (1,644) 103.8 (2,636)
2.0 Multijet 140HP ATX AWD 173.0 (4,394) 80.0 (2,033) 64.7 (1,644) 103.8 (2,636)
2.0 Multijet 170HP ATX AWD 173.0 (4,394) 80.0 (2,033) 64.7 (1,644) 103.8 (2,636)
2.0 Multijet 170HP ATX AWD
(TRAILHAWK) 173.2 (4,398) 80.0 (2,033)
65.4 (1,660) 103.8 (2,636)
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Minimum Ground Clearance (Reference A)
The clearance value is measured next to the
lower edge of the differential. This value also
defines those for the “Approach Angle” the
“Departure Angle” and the “Breakover
Angle”.
Dimensions are expressed in inches (mm)
and refer to the vehicle equipped with its
original tires.Approach Angle (Reference B)
The approach angle is determined by the
horizontal line of the road surface, and by the
tangent line passing between the front
wheel, and the most projecting low point of
the car.
The wider the angle, the lower the chance to
hit an obstacle with the body or chassis,
when climbing a steep slope or overcoming
an obstacle.Departure Angle (Reference C)
The departure angle is determined by the
same lines of the “Approach Angle”, and
refers to the rear part of the vehicle.
Breakover Angle (Reference D)
The value of the “Breakover Angle” is linked
to the ground clearance of the vehicle and
indicates the attitude of the vehicle to over
-
come a wedge, more or less steep,
1.4 Mair2 140HP MTX FWD
173.0 (4,394) 80.0 (2,033) 64.1 (1,629) 103.8 (2,636)
1.4 Mair2 170HP ATX AWD 173.0 (4,394) 80.0 (2,033) 64.7 (1,644) 103.8 (2,636)
Minimum Ground Clearance / Typical Angles
Maximum Ground
Clearance –
inches (mm) (A) Approach Angle (B) Departure Angle (C) Breakover Angle (D)
1.6 Multijet 120HP MTX FWD 7.8 (198)0.6 (15.8) 30.8°21.8°
2.0 Multijet 140HP MTX AWD 8.2 (208)0.7 (16.8) 31.7°22.9°
2.0 Multijet 140HP ATX AWD 8.2 (208)0.7 (16.8) 31.7°22.9°
2.0 Multijet 170HP ATX AWD 8.2 (208)0.7 (16.8) 31.7°22.9°
2.0 Multijet 170HP ATX AWD
(TRAILHAWK) 8.5 (216)
1.2 (30.0) 33.6°24.4°
1.4 Mair2 140HP MTX FWD 7.8 (198)0.6 (15.8) 30.8°21.8°
1.4 Mair2 170HP ATX AWD 8.2 (208)0.7 (16.8) 31.7°22.9°
Contour Dimension / inches (mm)
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preventing the vehicle from resting on the
ground with the body or chassis after
touching the wedge with its lowest and most
projecting parts (usually the underbody),
because this would highly reduce wheel grip.
The wheels, without a suitable grip to the
ground, will not have sufficient hold to move
the vehicle, and will surge.
The higher the ground clearance, the wider
the breakover angle. Always bear in mind
that the higher the ground clearance, the
lower the stability, due to a higher center of
gravity which reduces the side rollover angle.Ground Clearance / Typical Angles
MeasurementsWHEELS
Refer to the tire placard label on the left side
B-pillar or rear edge of the passenger door of
the vehicle or to the Registration Document
for the tire size and pressure. Refer to
“Tires” in the “Servicing And Maintenance”
Chapter for further information.
NOTE:
If there are any discrepancies between the
Owner’s Manual and the Registration Docu -
ment, take the information from the Regis -
tration Document. For safe driving the
vehicle must be fitted with tires of the same
make and type on all wheels.
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* Optional
** The indicated pressure is for comfort. To increase fuel economy the inflation pressure can be increased to a maximum of 44 psi (3.0 bar)
on the front tires and up to 41 psi (2.8 bar) on the rear tires.
Wheels And Tires
Rim SizeTire SizeTire Pressure psi (bar) ** Spare Tire
Sport Model 16 x 6.5 ET40
215/65 R16 98H -
3-SEASON 35 (2.41) Front
32 (2.21) Rear
T165/80 D17* (Compact)
– 225/60 R17 99H* (Full size temporary use with speed limitation)
17 x 7.0 ET40
225/60 R17 99H -
3-SEASON 35 (2.41) Front
32 (2.21) Rear
Longitude Model 17 x 7.0 ET40225/60 R17 99H -
3-SEASON 35 (2.41) Front
32 (2.21) Rear
Limited Model 18 x 7.0 ET40
225/55 R18 98H -
3-SEASON 35 (2.41) Front
32 (2.21) Rear
19 x 7.5 ET40 235/45 R19 95H -
3-SEASON 35 (2.41) Front
32 (2.21) Rear
Trailhawk Model 17 x 6.5 ET40225/60 R17 99H - ALL
SEASON 35 (2.41) Front
32 (2.21) Rear 225/60 R17 (Full size)
S Model 19 x 7.5 ET40 235/45 R19 95H -
3-SEASON 35 (2.41) Front
32 (2.21) Rear T165/80 D17* (Compact)
225/60 R17 99H* (Full size temporary use with speed limitation)
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