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3. Make sure that the weight of your vehicle load is
evenly distributed.
4. Drive at safe speeds.
5. After the tire inflation pressure has been adjusted,
check the tires for damage and air leaks. Be sure to
replace the rubber caps on the valve stems.
Radial ply tires
Radial ply tires provide improved tread life, road hazard
resistance and smoother high speed ride. The radial ply
factory-installed tires on this vehicle are of belted con-
struction and are selected to complement the ride and
handling characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial ply tires have the same load carrying capacity as
bias or bias-belted tires of the same letter size, and use the
same recommended inflation pressures.
Mixing of radial ply tires with bias or bias-belted tires is
not recommended. Combining radial ply and bias or
bias-belted tires on one vehicle will negatively affect
vehicle handling. It is recommended that radial ply tires
should always be used as a set of four.As longer wearing tires can be more susceptible to
irregular tread wear, it is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in the section ªTire rotationº to
achieve full tread life potential in these tires.
Cuts and punctures in radial ply tires are repairable only
in the tread area, because of sidewall flexing. Consult
your tire dealer for radial ply tire repairs.
Tire pressure for sustained high-speed driving
For sustained high-speed driving, increase inflation pres-
sure 4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended pressure but
do not exceed the maximum cold inflation pressure
molded into the tire sidewall.
Oversize tires
The use of tire sizes other than those listed may cause
interference with vehicle components under extremes of
suspension and steering travel, and may result in tire and
vehicle damage.
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The first rotation is the most important to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Do not use the compact spare tire for tire rotation.
Tire chains
CAUTION!
Tire chains are not recommended for your vehicle.
The clearance between the chains and the body is
small, and the body might be damaged.
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. Failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.Snow tires should be inflated 4 psi (28 kPa) higher than
the inflation pressure shown on the vehicle's tire placard.
Never inflate over the maximum pressure shown on the
tire sidewall.
Snow tires should not be operated at sustained speeds
over 75 mph (120 km/h).
NOTE: As flange nuts are used on your vehicle, change
to tapered nuts when snow tires (steel wheels) are used.
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6 - Tire and loading information placard
The tire inflation pressure label is located on the inside
sill of the driver 's door.
7 - Certification label
The certification label is located on the inside sill of the
driver's door.
BATTERY
BCI Group NO.86
Battery is 12 volts.
NOTE: There are various size of the batteries in the BCI
Group No.86.
When you replace a battery, check the size of the battery
to prevent interfering with other parts in the engine
compartment.
B02E0180
B02F0060
6
7
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Seatback.............................. 58
Seats
Front seats........................... 55
Rear seats............................ 64
SECURITY indicator................48,105,110
Service Assistance...................... 366
Service Manuals........................ 371
Setting the clock........................ 214
Severe maintenance schedule.............. 343
Snow tires............................ 333
Spare tire.......................262,263,361
Spark plugs........................ 311,363
Speedometer.......................104,106
Starting
At extremely cold ambient temperature..... 151
Flooded engine....................... 151
Normal conditions.................... 150
Steering system
Steering lock......................... 149
Tilt lock lever........................ 173
Sun visors............................ 207
Sunroof............................... 45Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
Maintenance......................... 323
Warning light.....................105,114
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air bag . . 87
Supplemental Restraint System warning light . . 114
Tachometer........................104,106
Tape Player........................... 217
Temperature Gage, Engine Coolant.......... 275
Theft protection........................ 149
Theft-alarm
SECURITY indicator..............48,105,110
System.............................. 48
Timing belt........................... 328
Tips for driving in various conditions........ 199
Tire chains............................ 333
Ti re s
Compact spare tire.................... 263
Inflation pressure...............328,360,361
Maintenance......................328,331
Quality Grading...................... 373
Rotation............................ 332
Size (tire and wheels).................. 361
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