In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 10,000 miles (16,000
km). Move the tires to the positions
showninthecharteachtimethey
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only f ront-to-
back.
Your vehicle’s tires have wear indica-
tors molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down to that point, you
will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide
band running across the tread. This
shows there is less than 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) of tread lef t on the tire. A
tire that is this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see the
tread wear indicator in three or more
places around the tire.
Tires
Maint enance
T ire Maintenance T ire Rotation
164
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR Front
Front
(Front Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (Front Directional
Tires and Wheels)
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Towing
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A Trailer . 134
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Emergency Towing . 190
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Traction Devices . 166
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 149
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 150
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Fluid Selection . 149, 150
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Identif ication Number . 194
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Shif ting the Automatic . 128
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Shif ting the Manual . 126
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Treadwear . 198
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Trip Meter . 59
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Trunk . 71
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Opening . 71
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals . 63 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 47
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Warranty Coverages . 209
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 148
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Indicator . 56
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Operation . 62
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 66
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Alignment and Balance . 164
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Compact Spare . 170 ......................................
Wrench . 172
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 78
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Rear, Def ogger . 65
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 62
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Def roster . 91
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Washers . 62
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 160
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Operation . 62
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Worn Tires . 164
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 190
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 169
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 198
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Unleaded Gasoline . 112 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 146
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Vanity Mirror . 84
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 120
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Vehicle Dimensions . 196
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 194
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Vehicle Storage . 168
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Ventilation . 90
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VIN . 194
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Viscosity, Oil . 144
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