Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................6-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................6-63
Wheel Replacement......................................6-64
Tire Chains..................................................6-65
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................6-66
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit....................6-67
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage.........6-74
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................6-74
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................6-76
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................6-78
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-84
Compact Spare Tire......................................6-88
Appearance Care............................................6-89
Interior Cleaning...........................................6-89
Fabric/Carpet...............................................6-90
Leather.......................................................6-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces..................................................6-91
Care of Safety Belts......................................6-91
Weatherstrips...............................................6-92
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-92Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................6-92
Finish Care..................................................6-92
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................6-93
Aluminum Wheels.........................................6-94
Tires...........................................................6-94
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................6-94
Finish Damage.............................................6-95
Underbody Maintenance................................6-95
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................6-95
Vehicle Identi cation......................................6-95
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).................6-95
Service Parts Identification Label.....................6-96
Electrical System............................................6-96
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................6-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................6-96
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......6-97
Fuses.........................................................6-97
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................6-97
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................6-100
Rear Compartment Fuse Block.....................6-102
Capacities and Speci cations........................6-105
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Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate the tires
as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.
Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See
When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6-59and
Wheel Replacement on page 6-64.
When rotating the vehicle’s tires, always use the
correct rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the
front and rear inflation pressures as shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label. See
In ation - Tire Pressure on page 6-51andLoading
the Vehicle on page 5-19.Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6-54.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Speci cations on page 6-105.
{WARNING:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a
cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure
to use a scraper or wire brush later, if
needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 6-74.
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Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law. It should be
noted that the temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the
longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will
not be necessary on a regular basis. However, if
you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to
one side or the other, the alignment might need to
be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels
might need to be rebalanced. See your dealer/retailer
for proper diagnosis.
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Tires.............................................................6-44
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................6-94
Buying New Tires........................................6-60
Chains.......................................................6-65
Changing a Flat Tire....................................6-74
Cleaning....................................................6-94
Compact Spare...........................................6-88
Different Size..............................................6-61
High-Speed Operation..................................6-52
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-66
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................6-51
Inspection and Rotation................................6-57
Installing the Spare Tire................................6-78
Pressure Light.............................................4-34
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-54
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-53
Removing the Flat Tire.................................6-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............6-76
Sealant and Compressor Kit.................6-67, 6-74
Sidewall Labeling.........................................6-45
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-84
Terminology and Definitions...........................6-48
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-63
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-59
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................3-22Torque Lock...................................................3-28
Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires....................5-30
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-24
Towing a Trailer..........................................5-27
Your Vehicle...............................................5-24
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message...............6-55
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
.......................6-56
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 5-7
Traction Control Operation................................. 5-8
Traction – AA, A, B, C.....................................6-62
Trailer Brakes.................................................5-30
Transferring a Call..........................................4-76
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................6-23
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................3-23
Transportation Options...................................... 8-9
Transportation Program, Courtesy....................... 8-9
Treadwear.....................................................6-62
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A.........6-62
Trip Odometer................................................4-26
Trunk............................................................3-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 4-4
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 4-4
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................5-32
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................6-62
Universal Home Remote System.......................3-34
Operation...................................................3-35
Used Replacement Wheels..............................6-65
Using ABS....................................................... 5-5
Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device
or iPod......................................................4-65
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack...........................4-60
Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage
Device or iPod............................................4-64
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to
Temporarily Seal and Inflate a
Punctured Tire............................................6-69
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
Punctured)..................................................6-72
Using the USB Port........................................4-60
Using Universal Home Remote.........................3-40
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 5-3
Loading......................................................5-19
Remote Start................................................ 3-5
Running While Parked..................................3-31
Symbols......................................................... ivVehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................8-15
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................6-95
Service Parts Identification Label...................6-96
Vehicle Personalization....................................1-19
DIC ...........................................................4-46
Vehicle Storage..............................................6-36
Ventilation Adjustment......................................4-23
Visors...........................................................3-15
Voice Pass-Thru.............................................4-77
Voice Recognition...........................................4-69
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............4-24
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-42
Hazard Flashers............................................ 4-3
Safety and Symbols......................................... iv
Weight of the Trailer........................................5-29
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................5-29
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................6-19
What to Do with Used Oil ................................6-21
What to Use ..................................6-25, 6-31, 6-32
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................6-63
Different Size..............................................6-61
Replacement...............................................6-64
When It Is Time for New Tires..........................6-59
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