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Power Steering........................321
Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............322
▫Acceleration.........................322
▫Traction............................323
Tire Safety Information...................323
▫Tire Markings........................323
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........327
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........328
Tires — General Information...............332
▫Tire Pressure.........................332
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................333
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................335
▫Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped.........336▫Limited Use Spare — If Equipped.........337
▫Tire Spinning........................337
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................338
▫LifeOfTire .........................339
▫Replacement Tires.....................339
▫Alignment And Balance.................340
Tire Chains...........................341
Snow Tires...........................342
Tire Rotation..........................342
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) — If
Equipped............................343
▫Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System Without
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped.........................344
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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.Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120
km/h).
TIRE ROTATION
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your
type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules”
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Integrated, Child....................... 73
Lumbar Support....................... 125
Memory............................. 145
Power.............................. 121
Reclining ............................ 124
Removal.......................134,137,139
Stown Go (Fold in Floor)................ 125
Tilting .............................. 133
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........430,458
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 478
Service Contract......................... 480
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 217
Service Manuals........................ 482
Setting the Clock.....................219,256
Shoulder Belts........................... 46Signals, Turn...................154,211,454,455
Sliding Door............................ 33
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 322
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 341
Snow Tires............................ 342
Spare Tire.....................336,337,385,396
Spark Plugs............................ 419
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 163
Speedometer........................... 212
Starting............................... 307
Automatic Transmission................. 308
Engine Fails to Start.................... 309
Starting and Operating.................... 307
Starting Procedures...................... 307
Steering
Column Controls...................... 154
Linkage............................. 425
Power...........................321,424
Shaft Seal............................ 425
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