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Tires............................................................ 462
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 463
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 466
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 469
High-Speed Operation............................... 471
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 472
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 473
Buying New Tires...................................... 474
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 476
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 477
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 478
Wheel Replacement.................................. 478
Tire Chains............................................... 480
Accessory Inator...................................... 480
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 483
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 484
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 485
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 488
Secondary Latch System........................... 495
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 497
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 500Appearance Care........................................ 501
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 501
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 502
Leather...................................................... 503
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 504
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 504
Weatherstrips............................................ 504
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 505
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 505
Finish Care............................................... 505
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades......................................... 506
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 507
Tires......................................................... 507
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 508
Finish Damage.......................................... 508
Underbody Maintenance............................ 508
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 508
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 509
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
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 473
andWheel Replacement on page 478for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve
more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
The rst rotation is the most important. See
Scheduled Maintenance on page 522.When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear ination pressures as shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Specications on page 518.
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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 regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your 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 retailer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need.
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Storage Areas............................................. 167
Convenience Net..................................... 173
Cupholder(s)............................................ 167
Floor Console Storage Area..................... 170
Folding Tray............................................. 170
Glove Box................................................ 167
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins................... 174
Luggage Carrier....................................... 172
Overhead Console..........................168, 170
Second Row Center Console................... 171
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 390
Sun Visors.................................................. 132
Switchbanks
Overhead Console................................... 200
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Tachometer................................................. 221
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 458
TCS Warning Light...................................... 228
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 352
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 133
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 133
PASS-Key
®III .......................................... 135
PASS-Key®III Operation.......................... 136Third Row Seat............................................. 27
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 182
Tires........................................................... 462
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 507
Buying New Tires..................................... 474
Chains..................................................... 480
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 484
Cleaning.................................................. 507
Compact Spare Tire................................. 500
Different Size........................................... 476
High-Speed Operation.............................. 471
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 483
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 469
Inator, Accessory.................................... 480
Inspection and Rotation............................ 472
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 488
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 488
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 485
Secondary Latch System ......................... 495
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 497
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 463
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 466
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 477
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 478
Wheel Replacement................................. 478
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 473
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 219
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 241
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 182
Other Warning Devices............................ 182
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 478
Different Size........................................... 476
Replacement............................................ 478
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 67
Windows..................................................... 130
Manual Rear Quarter............................... 131
Power...................................................... 131
Power Rear Quarter................................. 132Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ... 506
Washer.................................................... 186
Washer Fluid........................................... 444
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 460
Wiper Fuses............................................ 511
Wipers..................................................... 185
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 187
Winter Driving............................................. 386
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 193
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XM Radio Messages................................... 293
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 356
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 520
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