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Tires
Tires.................................5-38
Tire Sidewall Labeling.......5-39
Tire Terminology and
Denitions.......................5-41
Ination - Tire Pressure. . . .5-43
Tire Pressure Monitor
System............................5-45
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation........................5-46
Tire Inspection and
Rotation..........................5-50
When It Is Time for
New Tires.......................5-51
Buying New Tires.............5-51
Different Size Tires and
Wheels............................5-53
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading...........................5-54
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance....................5-55
Wheel Replacement..........5-55
Tire Chains.......................5-57
If a Tire Goes Flat............5-58
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit...............5-59
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
Storage
...........................5-66
Appearance Care
Interior Cleaning................5-66
Fabric/Carpet....................5-68
Leather.............................5-68
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces
..........................5-69
Care of Safety Belts.........5-69
Weatherstrips....................5-69
Washing Your Vehicle.......5-69
Cleaning Exterior
Lamps/Lenses.................5-70
Finish Care.......................5-70
Windshield and Wiper
Blades.............................5-71
Aluminum Wheels.............5-72
Tires.................................5-72
Sheet Metal Damage........5-73
Finish Damage..................5-73
Underbody Maintenance. . . .5-73
Chemical Paint Spotting. . . .5-73
Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)..................5-74
Service Parts
Identication Label...........5-74
Electrical System
Intermediate Voltage
Devices and Wiring.........5-74
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................5-75
Windshield Wiper Fuses. . . .5-75
Power Windows and
Other Power Options.......5-75
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers.........................5-75
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...............................5-76
Underhood Fuse Block......5-77
Capacities and
Specications
Capacities and
Specications..................5-81
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Tire Inspection and
Rotation
We recommend that you
regularly inspect the vehicle’s
tires, including the spare tire, for
signs of wear or damage.
SeeWhen It Is Time for New
Tires on page 5-51for more
information.
Tires should be rotated every
5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to
13 000 km). SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-3.
The purpose of a regular tire
rotation is to achieve a uniform
wear for all tires on the
vehicle. This will ensure that the
vehicle continues to perform
most like it did when the
tires were new.
Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate the tires as soon
as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels.SeeWhen It Is Time for New
Tires on page 5-51and
Wheel Replacement on
page 5-55.
When rotating the vehicle’s tires,
always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
After the tires have been rotated,
adjust the front and rear ination
pressures as shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-43andLoading the
Vehicle on page 4-18.Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. SeeTire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 5-46.
Make certain that all wheel
nuts are properly tightened. See
“Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Specifications on
page 5-81.
{CAUTION
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is
fastened, can make wheel
nuts become loose after a
time. The wheel could come
off and cause a crash. When
you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places
where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency,
you can use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to
use a scraper or wire brush
later, if you need to, to get all
the rust or dirt off.
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Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are
A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law.{WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire
that is properly inated and
not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underination, or
excessive loading, either
separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your
vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give
you the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
will not be necessary on a regularbasis. However, if you notice
unusual tire wear or your vehicle
pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment might need to be
checked. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a
smooth road, the tires and wheels
might need to be rebalanced.
See your dealer/retailer for proper
diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except
some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See
your dealer/retailer if any of
these conditions exist.
Service and Appearance Care 5-55
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Storage Areas (cont.)
Cupholders......................2-37
Driver Storage
Compartment................2-38
Glove Box.......................2-37
Rear Seat Armrest............2-38
Sunglasses Storage
Compartment................2-37
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit................5-66
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,
or Snow..........................4-17
Sun Visors..........................2-10
T
Tachometer.........................3-24
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.............5-36
Theft-Deterrent, Radio...........3-82
Theft-Deterrent Systems........2-10
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-10
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer...................2-12
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation....2-12Tilt Wheel............................. 3-6
Time, Setting.......................3-56
Tire
Pressure Light..................3-29
Tire Sealant
Storing............................5-66
Tires..................................5-38
Aluminum Wheels,
Cleaning......................5-72
Buying New Tires.............5-51
Chains............................5-57
Cleaning..........................5-72
Different Size...................5-53
If a Tire Goes Flat............5-58
Ination - Tire Pressure.....5-43
Inspection and Rotation.....5-50
Pressure Monitor
Operation.....................5-46
Pressure Monitor System . . . 5-45
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit.............5-59
Tire Sidewall Labeling.......5-39
Tire Terminology and
Denitions....................5-41
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.......................5-54Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance.......................5-55
Wheel Replacement..........5-55
When It Is Time for New
Tires............................5-51
Towing
Recreational Vehicle..........4-23
Towing a Trailer................4-26
Your Vehicle.....................4-22
Traction
Control System (TCS)......... 4-8
StabiliTrak
®System............ 4-7
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic................5-17
Transmission Operation,
Automatic........................2-20
Trip Odometer.....................3-24
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals............................. 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................ 3-6
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U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . 5-54
Universal Home Remote
System...........................2-32
Operation........................2-33
V
Vehicle
Control............................. 4-4
Design.............................. 4-2
Loading...........................4-18
Running While Parked.......2-26
Symbols.............................. iii
Vehicle Customization, DIC....3-49
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy............................7-14Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)...................5-74
Service Parts Identication
Label...........................5-74
Ventilation Adjustment...........3-22
Visors.................................2-10W
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators........................3-22
Warnings
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-42
Hazard Warning Flashers.... 3-5
Safety and Symbols.............. iii
Washer Fluid, Low Warning
Light...............................3-34Wheels
Alignment and Tire
Balance.......................5-55
Different Size...................5-53
Replacement....................5-55
Where to Put the Restraint....1-29
Windows.............................. 2-9
Power ............................... 2-9
Windshield
Rainsense™ II Wipers......... 3-8
Washer............................. 3-8
Washer Fluid....................5-24
Wiper Blade
Replacement................5-38
Wiper Blades, Cleaning.....5-71
Wiper Fuses....................5-75
Wipers.............................. 3-7
Windshield, Rear Washer/
Wiper............................... 3-9
Winter Driving......................4-15
Wiper Activated Headlamps . . . 3-12
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