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G200601AUN
Compact spare tire replacement (if
equipped)
A compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular size tire.
Replace it when you can see the
tread wear indicator bars on the tire.The replacement compact spare tire
should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your
new vehicle and should be mountedon the same compact spare tire
wheel. The compact spare tire is notdesigned to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tire wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tire. G200700BUN Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim widthand offset.
G200800AUN Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
G200900AUN Tire maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check thewheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removedfrom the wheel.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling char-
acteristics, ground clearance,
body-to-tire clearance, snow
chain clearance, speedometer
and odometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height.
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Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger car tires. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
tire's designed maximum safe oper-ating speed. G201003BEN
3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire
Identification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date,(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1608 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2008. G201004AEN
4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and theletter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
Maximum Speed
Speed
Rating
Symbol
WARNING - Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tires generally be replaced after
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates orfrequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning can result in sudden
tire failure, which could lead to
a loss of control and an acci-
dent involving serious injury ordeath.
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Specifications & Consumer information
TIRES AND WHEELS
* Normal load : Up to 3 persons
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Inflation pressure
bar (psi, kPa)
Front Rear Front Rear
245/65R17 7.0J×17 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.8
245/60R18 7.0J×18 (32, 220) (32, 220) (36, 250) (41, 280)
T165/90R17 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2T165/90D17 4.0T×17
(60, 420) (60, 420) (60, 420) (60, 420)
Full size tire
Compact
spare tire Wheel lug nut torque
9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
Item
Tire
size Wheel size
Normal load *1
Maximum load
For Europe
* Normal load : Up to 3 persons
Inflation pressure
bar (psi, kPa)
Front Rear Front Rear
245/65R17 7.0J×17 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2
245/60R18 7.0J×18 (30, 210) (30, 210) (32, 220) (32, 220)
T165/90R17 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2T165/90D17 4.0T×17
(60, 420) (60, 420) (60, 420) (60, 420)
Full size tire
Compact
spare tire Wheel lug nut torque
9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
Item
Tire
size Wheel size
Normal load *1
Maximum load
Except Europe
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* Normal load : Up to 3 persons
Inflation pressure
bar (psi, kPa)
Front Rear Front Rear
245/65R17 7.0J×17 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.3
245/60R18 7.0J×18 (30, 210) (30, 210) (33, 230) (33, 230)
T165/90R17 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2T165/90D17 4.0T×17
(60, 420) (60, 420) (60, 420) (60, 420)
Full size tire
Compact
spare tire Wheel lug nut torque
9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
Item
Tire
size Wheel size
Normal load *1
Maximum load
For China
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Capacities (Lubricants) ·····················································8-5 Care
Exterior care ······························································7-76
Interior care ·······························································7-81
Tire care·····································································7-47
Cargo weight ···································································5-54
Center console storage ··················································4-114
Central door lock switch ·················································4-14
Changing tires ·································································6-14Chains Tire chains ·································································5-43
Checking tire inflation pressure ······································7-48
Child restraint system ·····················································3-30 Tether anchor system·················································3-34
ISOFIX system ·························································3-36
Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-16
Climate control system (Automatic) ···························4-101 Air conditioning ·····················································4-107Automatic heating and air conditioning ·················4-102
Manual heating and air conditioning ·····················4-103
Climate control system (Manual) ··································4-89 Air conditioning ·······················································4-94
Heating and air conditioning ·····································4-90
Cigarette lighter ····························································4-117
Climate control air filter ···············································4-100
Climate control air filter ················································7-39 Clock (Digital) ·····························································4-120
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-49
Compact spare tire ·························································6-19
Compact spare tire replacement ····································7-52
Compass mirror, see the Electric chromic
mirror (ECM) with compass ······································4-42
Coolant ···········································································7-31
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··································7-31
Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-82
Cruise control system ····················································5-31
Cup holder ···································································4-118
Curtain air bag ·······························································3-52
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ·································4-49
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ·······················································4-50
Defogging (Windshield) ··············································4-111
Defogging logic (Windshield) ·····································4-113
Defroster (Rear window) ···············································4-88
Defrosting (Windshield) ··············································4-111
Digital clock ·································································4-121Dimensions ······································································8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-49
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ·······················································4-50
Door locks ·······································································4-13
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Central door lock switch ··········································4-14
Child-protector rear door lock ·································4-16
Drinks holders, see cup holders ···································4-118
Driver's air bag ·······························································3-45
Driving at night ······························································5-38
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-39
Driving in the rain ··························································5-39
Economical operation ····················································5-35
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-41
Electric power steering ··················································4-42
Emergency starting ··························································6-4 Jump starting ······························································6-4
Push starting ·······························································6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release ··································4-18
Emergency towing ·························································6-23
Emergency while driving ·················································6-2
Emergency commodity ··················································6-26
Emission control system ················································7-82 Crankcase emission control system ·························7-82
Evaporative emission control system ·······················7-82
Exhaust emission control system ·····························7-83
Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-31
Engine number ·································································8-8
Engine oil ·······································································7-30 Engine overheats ······························································6-6
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-51
Engine will not start ·························································6-3
Evaporative emission control system ····························7-82
Exhaust emission control system ···································7-83Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ················7-27
Exterior care ···································································7-76
Exterior features ···························································4-123
Roof rack ································································4-123
Flat tire ···········································································6-12 Changing tires ··························································6-14
Compact spare tire ···················································6-19
Jack and tools ···························································6-12
Removing and storing the spare tire ························6-13
Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-122Fluid Washer fluid ······························································7-36
Brakes fluid ·······························································7-34
Folding the rear seat ······················································3-16
Four wheel drive (4WD) ················································5-14
Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-70Front seat adjustment - manual ········································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ··········································3-9
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-30
Fuel filter (for diesel) ·····················································7-37
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Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8
Normal maintenance schedule(Diesel) ···········7-15, 7-21
Normal maintenance schedule(Gasoline) ··················7-9
Maintenance under severe usage
conditions (Diesel) ··········································7-19, 7-21
Maintenance under severe usage
conditions (Gasoline) ···············································7-13
Seat belts ········································································3-19 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··············································3-25
Lap belt ····································································3-23
Lap/shoulder belt ······················································3-20
Seat belt warning ···························································3-20
Seat warmer ····························································3-8, 3-14
Seatback pocket ·······························································3-9Seats ·················································································3-2 Armrest ·····································································3-13
Headrest ····························································3-5, 3-12
Folding the rear seat ·················································3-16
Front seat adjustment - manual ··································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ····································3-9
Lumbar support ··························································3-7
Rear seat ···································································3-11
Seatback pocket ··························································3-9
Seat warmer ······················································3-8, 3-14
Shift lock system ···························································5-12
Side impact air bag ························································3-51 Side repeater light bulb replacement ·····························7-70
Smart key ·········································································4-5
Smooth cornering ···························································5-38
Snow tires ······································································5-42Spare tire
Compact spare tire ···················································6-19
Compact spare tire replacement ·······························7-52
Removing and storing the spare tire ························6-13
Special driving conditions ·············································5-37 Driving at night ························································5-38
Driving in flooded areas ···········································5-39
Driving in the rain ····················································5-39
Hazardous driving conditions ··································5-37
Highway driving ·······················································5-40
Rocking the vehicle ··················································5-37
Smooth cornering ·····················································5-38
Speedometer ···································································4-50
Sports mode ···································································5-11
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ··················6-3
Starting the engine ···························································5-6
Steering wheel ·······························································4-39 Horn ··········································································4-40
Power steering ··························································4-39
Tilt steering ······························································4-39
Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-126
Storage compartment ···················································4-114 Center console storage ···········································4-114
Glove box ·······························································4-114
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Sunglass holder ·······················································4-115
Sunroof············································································4-33
Sunvisor ········································································4-119
Tachometer ·····································································4-45
Tailgate ···········································································4-17 Emergency tailgate safety release ····························4-18
Tether anchor system ·····················································3-34
Theft-alarm system ························································4-11
Tie-down hook ·······························································6-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ·······················6-7
Tilt steering ····································································4-39
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-7
Tires and wheels ·····················································7-47, 8-3 Checking tire inflation pressure ·······························7-48
Compact spare tire replacement ·······························7-52
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ·············7-47
Tire care ···································································7-47
Tire maintenance ······················································7-52
Tire replacement ·······················································7-52
Tire rotation ······························································7-49
Tire sidewall labeling ···············································7-47
Tire traction ······························································7-52
Wheel alignment and tire balance ····························7-50
Wheel replacement ···················································7-51 Towing ···········································································6-21
Emergency towing ····················································6-23
Removable towing hook ···········································6-22
Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing) ·························6-25
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ···················································5-9
Trailer towing··································································5-46
Tripmeter ········································································4-53
Trip computer ································································4-54
Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-69
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-5
Vehicle certification label ················································8-7
Vehicle handling instructions............................................1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-7
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-54 Base curb weight ······················································5-54
Cargo weight ····························································5-54
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-54
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-54
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-54
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-54
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