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If a tire constantly loses air, it should be inspected for
damage.
The spare tire should be checked periodically for
condition and inflation. Spare tire will age and become
worn over time even if never used, and thus should be
inspected and replaced when necessary.
Warning!
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can
result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.. Follow recommended
inflation pressures.Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified
vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label
on the driver’s door latch post). Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout.
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Temp era tur e
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 vehicle 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 inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause excessive heat build up
and possible tire failure.
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TTachometer ..................................................................83Technical data ........................................................... 281
Electrical system .................................................... 282Main dimensions ................................................... 283Rims and tires........................................................ 282Weights ................................................................. 283
Tele Aid...................................................................... 166
Initiating an emergency call .................................. 167
Telephone ....................................................................92
General notes ........................................................ 156Incoming call ...........................................................96Redialing .................................................................94Telephone book........................................................92
Telephones and two-way radios .................................. 162Telescoping steering column
Adjusting .................................................................73Indicator lamp.........................................................212
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 221
The first 1 000 miles .................................................. 163Tire inflation pressure ............................................... 247Tires
Driving instructions .............................................. 187
Tow-away alarm............................................................ 43Towing the vehicle...................................................... 253Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................... 255
Trip computer .............................................................. 98Trip odometer............................................................... 83Trunk........................................................................... 38
Opening......................................................................30Release switch ......................................................... 40
Trunk lamp ............................................................... 270VVehicle jack................................................................ 230Vehicle tools ................................................................229
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