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▫Tire Markings........................263
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........267
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........268
Ti re s—General Information................272
▫Tire Pressure.........................272
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................273
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................276
▫Compact Spare Tire—If Equipped.........276
▫Limited Use Spare—If Equipped.........277
▫Tire Spinning........................278
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................278
▫Replacement Tires.....................279
▫Alignment And Balance.................280All Wheel Drive (AWD)—If Equipped.......281
Tire Pressure Monitor System—If Equipped . . . 281
▫1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) Low Pressure...........282
▫1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) High Pressure...........282
▫Service Tire Pressure System/See Owner’s
Manual............................282
▫General Information...................284
Tire Chains...........................284
Snow Tires...........................285
Tire Rotation Recommendations............286
Fuel Requirements......................287
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................287
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............288
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following
precautions:
•Because of restricted chain clearance between tires and
other suspension components, it is important that only
chains in good condition are used. Broken chains can cause
serious damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate chain breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the chain before further use.
•Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as possible and
then retighten after driving about1⁄2mile (0.8 km).•Do not exceed 45 mph (70 km/h).
•Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps,
especially with a loaded vehicle.
•Do not use on rear wheels of All Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicles.
•Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pavement.
•Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions on the
method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for
use. Always use the lower suggested operating speed of the
chain manufacturer if different than the speed recom-
mended by the manufacture.
NOTE:In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and
your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time
on dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s
instructions on method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for usage.
Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both
the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacture suggest
a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain
traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.
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. Use snow tires only
in sets of 4, failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 25
Selection of Coolant...................341,369
Sentry Key............................. 12
Sentry Key Programming................... 14
Service Assistance....................... 394
Service Contract......................... 396
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 170
Service Manuals........................ 400
Setting the Clock.....................182,183
Shoulder Belts........................... 33
Signals, Turn.....................166,366,367
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 311
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 284
Snow Tires............................ 285
Spare Tire.......................276,277,304
Spark Plugs............................ 331
Speed Control.......................... 134
Speedometer........................... 166
Starting............................... 248Engine Fails to Start.................... 249
Starting and Operating.................... 248
Starting Procedures...................... 248
Steering
Linkage............................. 337
Power...........................261,336
Shaft Seal............................ 337
Tilt Column.......................... 129
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 218
Storage............................151,362
Storage, Vehicle......................242,362
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 362
Sun Roof.............................. 145
Sun Visor Extension....................... 79
Sunglass Storage........................ 138
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 148
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 44
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 330
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System, Navigation...................... 222
Tachometer............................ 169
Tape Player............................ 198
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 232
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......165,301
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............59,61
Theft Alarm............................ 25
Theft System............................ 25
Theft System Arming...................... 25
Theft System Disarming.................... 26
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 153
Tilt Steering Column..................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Placard......268,269
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 267
Tire Markings.......................... 263
Tire Safety Information.................... 263
Tires ............................69,272,401
Air Pressure.......................... 272Alignment........................... 280
Chains.............................. 284
Changing............................ 302
Compact Spare........................ 276
General Information.................... 272
High Speed.......................... 275
Inflation Pressures..................... 273
Jacking............................. 302
Load Capacity.....................268,269
Pressure Monitor System................. 281
Quality Grading....................... 401
Radial.............................. 276
Replacement.......................279,281
Rotation............................. 286
Safety...........................263,272
Sizes............................... 265
Snow Tires........................... 285
Spare Tire........................... 304
Spinning............................ 278
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