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[DR14200(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: The vehicle must not be loaded to both the front and
rear GAWR because the GVWR will be exceeded. The
GAWR of the front and rear axles exceed the GVWR
when added together.
[DR14300(ALL)04/95]
There are no numbers on the sample Safety Compliance
Certification Label shown. Refer to the actual numbers on your
vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label.
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[DR14500(ALL)01/93]
Understanding Loading Information
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[DR14600(ALL)01/93]
There are five terms that are used to describe a vehicle's ability
to carry a load:
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[DR14700(ALL)01/93]
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Base Curb Weight
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[DR14800(ALL)01/93]
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Payload
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[DR14900(ALL)01/93]
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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
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[DR15000(ALL)01/93]
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
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[DR15100(ALL)01/93]
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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[DR15200(ALL)06/92]
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[DR15300(ALL)01/93]
Base Curb Weight
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[DR15400(ALL)04/95]
The base curb weight is the weight of the vehicle including fuel,
coolants, lubricants, emergency tools and spare wheel and tire.
It also includes any equipment that is standard. It does not
include passengers, cargo or optional equipment installed by
factory, dealer, aftermarket supplier or customer.
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[DR15500(ALL)01/93]
Payload
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[DR15600(ALL)07/93]
Maximum payload is the combined, maximum allowable weight
of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the vehicle is
designed to carry. It is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus
the base curb weight.
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[RE04000(ALL)03/95]
The Temporary Spare Tire
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[RE04100(ALL)03/94]
Your vehicle has a temporary spare tire (unless you ordered the
optional full-size spare tire). This spare tire is smaller than a
regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Use it only
when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can. This
spare tire is marked with the words TEMPORARY USE ONLY
so that you can easily identify it.
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[RE04200(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do
not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring
yourself or others.
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[RE04300(ALL)02/95]
When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:
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[RE04500(ALL)02/95]
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances
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[RE04600(ALL)01/93]
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal
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[RE04700(ALL)01/93]
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tow a trailer
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[RE04800(ALL)01/93]
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use tire chains
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[RE04900(ALL)01/93]
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its
wheel
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[RE05000(ALL)01/93]
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
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[RE05100(ALL)01/93]
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drive through an automatic car wash. Because the temporary
spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces the
ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught in the rails
and it could be damaged.
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10-1/2 pica
art:0040172-B
The spare tire in the lowered position
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[RE06000(ALL)01/93]4.
Continue to turn the hex nut counterclockwise until the
spare tire retainer can be seen for removal.
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[RE06100(ALL)01/93]5.
Remove the retainer from the center of the wheel. It may be
necessary to lift one end of the tire to disengage the retainer.
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[RE06200(ALL)09/93]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040173-B
Removing the spare tire retainer
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Roadside Emergencies
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Stowing the spare tire
[RE06400(ALL)04/95]1.
To raise the tire to the stowed position, lay the tire on the
ground with the inboard side facing up. Install the retainer
through the wheel center and slide the tire under the vehicle.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the wheel lug wrench over the hex
nut in the floor of the cargo area. Turn the wheel lug
wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its original
position underneath the vehicle.
[RE06500(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: The lug wrench ratchets when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow you to over-tighten.
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[RE06600(ALL)01/93]2.
Check for proper seating against the underbody supports
and retighten if necessary.
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[RE06700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure spare tires and jacking equipment are stowed
and secured in the proper storage location.
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[RE06800(ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE06900(ALL)05/94]
You should only raise your vehicle with a jack properly placed
at the front or rear jacking points.
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[RE07000(ALL)06/95]1.
Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll. Put the
gearshift lever in P (Park). Set the parking brake and block
the wheel Ð in both directions Ð that is diagonally opposite
the tire that you are changing.
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[RE07100(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving
or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
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[RE07200(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a
tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both
directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other
side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
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[RE07300(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
[RE07400(ALL)01/93]2.
Get out the spare tire and jack. See previous section for
instructions on spare tire removal. The jack is located in the
rear storage compartment in the right door panel of the
cargo area. You will have to unfasten the jack before
removing it as shown in the illustration.
[RE07450(ALL)09/93]
NOTE: All occupants should be out of the vehicle while it is
on the jack.
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[RE09100(ALL)09/93]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040175-B
The jack and handle assembly
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[RE09200(ALL)01/93]7.
Turn the lug nut wrench (attached to the jack handle)
clockwise to raise the vehicle off the ground.
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[RE09300(ALL)01/93]8.
Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[RE09400(ALL)01/93]9.
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire.
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[RE09500(ALL)05/94]10.
Place the wheel lug nuts on the spare tire. Use the lug nut
wrench to screw the lug nuts snug against the wheel, but do
not tighten fully.
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[RE09600(ALL)02/95]11.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE09700(ALL)01/93]12.
Use the wheel lug wrench to tighten lug nuts in the
appropriate sequence. Re-check for complete tightness.
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[RE09800(ALL)09/93]
7-1/2 pica art:0040176-A
Lug nut tightening sequence
[RE09900(ALL)04/95]
The lug nuts should be tightened to 72Ð87 ft-lb (98Ð118 N%m).
[RE10000(ALL)12/93]
RWARNING
Using wheels or lug nuts different than the original
equipment could damage the wheel or mounting system.
This damage could allow the wheels to come off while
the vehicle is being driven. If a wheel comes off while
the vehicle is in motion, it could cause loss of vehicle
control and may result in collision.
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[RE10100(ALL)01/93]13.
Replace the wheel cover by pressing it into place. If you
have the standard wheel covers, you must align the notch in
the wheel cover with the tire's valve stem and align the
recess in the back of the wheel cover with one of the lug
nuts. If you have the optional aluminum wheel, press the
center wheel cap into place after matching up the design of
the wheel cap to the wheel.
[RE10200(ALL)01/93]14.
Make sure the jack is securely fastened. When you replace
the jack in the jack storage compartment, place the base
against the square-shaped fastening bracket and open the
jack slightly so that the jack is snug against the fastening
brackets.
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[RE10300(ALL)01/93]15.
Store the flat tire under the vehicle just as you would store
the spare tire. Refer to the section onStowing the Spare Tire
in this chapter.
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Index
Tires (continued)
inspection and maintenance............. 322
replacing...................... 324
rotating...................... 323
snow tires and chains................ 328
spare tire...................... 261
storing your vehicle................. 371
tire grades...................324, 326
treadwear...................324, 326
wear bands..................... 324
wheel and tire matching............... 325
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 242
Towing your vehicle
with a tow truck.................. 273
Trailer Towing.................... 242
Trailer towing
tips........................ 252
trailer brakes.................... 251
trailer lamps.................... 251
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 229
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 331
lubricant specifications................ 368
Transaxle control switch................ 231
Trip odometer...................... 80
Turn signal
indicator lights................... 123
lever........................ 123
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