tire size JEEP COMPASS 2007 1.G User Guide

CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have
been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor
damage may result when using replacement equip-
ment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do
not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if
your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to
the sensors may result.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-
ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent
moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem,
which could damage the wheel rim sensor.
NOTE:
•The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care
and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire
failure or condition.
•The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge
while adjusting your tire pressure.
•Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
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SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire side wall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of 4, failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120
km/h).
Tire Rotation Recommendations
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
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Jacking............................. 301
LifeofTires .......................... 266
Load Capacity.....................255,256
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 269
Quality Grading....................... 389
Radial.............................. 263
Replacement......................... 267
Rotation............................. 276
Safety...........................251,259
Sizes ............................... 252
Snow Tires........................... 276
Spare Tire........................... 302
Spinning ............................ 265
Tread Wear Indicators................... 266
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 289
Towing ............................... 284
Disabled Vehicle....................... 310
Guide .............................. 288
Recreational.......................... 296Weight .............................. 288
Traction .............................. 308
TrailerTowing .......................... 284
Cooling System Tips.................... 295
Hitches............................. 287
Minimum Requirements................. 290
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 289
Wiring .............................. 293
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 288
TrailerWeight .......................... 288
Transaxle............................. 235
Automatic.................... 12,232,235,342
Autostick............................ 239
Manual........................ 13,233,241
Operation........................... 235
Overdrive........................... 238
Selection of Lubricant................... 342
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 171
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