Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
Tire Placard Location
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
Tire and Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about
the:
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2) total weight your vehicle can carry
3) tire size designed for your vehicle
4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section
of this manual.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
Tire and Loading Information Placard
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 356
If Your Engine Overheats ................ 356
Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 357
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ........ 358
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 360
▫ Jacking And Changing a Tire ............ 360
▫ Compact Spare Tire ................... 366
▫ Wheel Cover Or Center Cap Installation
(If Equipped) ....................... 366
Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 369
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 372
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 374
▫ Without The Ignition Key .............. 374
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ............................ 374
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly .................... 375
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WARNING! (Continued)
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access
cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack
and spare tire.
NOTE:The spare tire must be removed in order to
access the jack.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
Opening The Access Panel
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