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?ressures to those listed on the Tire-Loading [nformation label.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation),
you can
get the following:
, Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Needless damage from road hazards.
i Rough ride
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be
at
60 psi (420 Wa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell
if your tires are properly inflated
simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 OOO to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear.
If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon
as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires
or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later
in this section for
more information.
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Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
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 specified 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
A and B 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 inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully
at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear
or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to
be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, your
wheels may need
to be rebalanced.
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A/C Off For Engine Protection Message ............ 2-76
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22. 2.64
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-24
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-24
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ................ 6-64. 6-65
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-50
Antenna, Power
................................ 3-32
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Anti-Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-29
Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-5
Air
Control, Climate Control System ................. 3-2
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-67. 4-6
Appearance Care Materials Chart .................. 6-52 Apply Brake to Shift Message
..................... 2-76
Arbitration Program
.............................. 7-8
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-52
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-53
Assist Handles
................................. 2-55
Astroroof
..................................... 2-56
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-29
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-30
Audio Systems
................................. 3-10
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-21
Pull-Down Feature
............................ 2-11
Shifting
..................................... 2-19
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-17
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-19
Battery ...................................... 6-29
Charging System Indicator Light
................. 2-65
Guard Storage
............................... 2-45
Inadvertent Power Saver
....................... 2-45
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
No Charge Message ........................... 2-76
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-8
Volts High Message
........................... 2-77
Volts
Low Message ........................... 2-77
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Thermostat
.................................... 6-23
Third (3). Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-22
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-3 1
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 10
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-43
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-36
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-41
Buying New
................................. 6-39
Chains
..................................... 6-43
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-25
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare ............................... 5-35
Inflation
.................................... 6-36
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-37
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-36
Temperature
................................. 6-41
Traction
.................................... 6-41
Treadwear
................................... 6-40
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-40
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-42
When
It’s Time for New ....................... 6-39
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-81
Top Strap
..................................... 1-36
Torque
Lock ................................... 2-26
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32. 6-64
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-31
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Traction
Active
...................................... 2-82
Active Message ............................... 4-8 Control System
................................ 4-8
Control System Warning Light .............. 2.67. 4.9
OffMessage
.................................. 2-81
Ready Message
.............................. 2-81
Brakes
..................................... 4-35
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-38
Driving with
.................................. 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-39
Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-33
Total Weight
on Tires .......................... 4-34
Towing
..................................... 4-31
TurnSignals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-33
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-36
Automatic
................................... 6-17
Reset Message
............................... 2-81
Transmission Hot Message
......................... 2-82
Transmitters
Keyless Entry
................................. 2-6
Universal ................................... 2-57
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 7-7
Trailer
Transaxle Fluid
Trip Computer
................................. 2-82
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-75
Tnrnk
Automatic Pull-Down Feature ................... 2-11
Lock Release
................................ 2-10
Mounted CD Changer .................... 3- 18, 3-25
OpenMessage
............................... 2-82
SecurityOverride
............................. 2-10
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TTETUsers ..................................... 7-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-3 I
Turn Signal On Chime ........................... 2-32
Turn Signal On Message ......................... 2-82
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................... 2-3 1
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-38
Twilight Sentinel ............................... 2-42
Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-5 1
UnderhoodLamp ............................... 2-41
Universal Transmitter ................. 1 .......... 2-57
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings x11
Dimensions ................................. 6-64
Identification Number ......................... 6-53
Loading .................................... 4-29
Speed Limited to XXX MPH Message ............ 2-82
Storage ..................................... 6-29
Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
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Very Low Refrigerant A/C Compressor Off Message ... 2-82
Visors. SU~ ..................................... 2-54
warning Devices ............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-63
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-24
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-49
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-48
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-41
NutTorque ............................. 5-32. 6.64
Wrench ..................................... 5-28
Replacement ................................. 6-42
Express-Down ............................... 2-30
Power ...................................... 2-29
Rear Lockout ................................ 2-30
Windshield. Heated .............................. 3-7
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-35
Fluid .................................. 2.35. 6.24
Windshield Wiper .............................. 2-33
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-35
Winter Driving ................................. 4-25
Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-54
Wood Panels. Care .............................. 6-47
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-8
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-28
Windows ..................................... 2-29
Fuses ...................................... 6-54
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