A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.
Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires f or
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Excessive tread wear. The service lif e of your tires is
dependent on many f actors,
including, but not limited to, driving
habits, road conditions, vehicle
loading, inf lation pressure,
maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even
when the tires are not in use).
In addition to your regular
inspections and inf lation pressure
maintenance, it is recommended that
you have annual inspections
perf ormed once the tires reach f ive
years old. It is also recommended
that all tires, including the spare, be
removed f rom service after 10 years
from the date of manufacture,
regardless of their condition or state
of wear.
Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a 1/2
inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the
tread. This shows there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread lef t on
the tire.
The last f our digits of the TIN (tire
identif ication number) are f ound on
the sidewall of the tire and indicate
the date of manufacture (Seeon page ).646
Tire Inspection
Tire Service Lif e
Tire
Labeling
Tires
Maint enance
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TREAD WEAR INDICATORS INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
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Towing
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A Trailer . 536
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Emergency Wrecker . 636
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Equipment and Accessories . 544
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Weight Limit . 536
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Trailer Loading . 536
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Trailer Towing Tips . 549
Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 582
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Fluid Selection . 583
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Identif ication Number . 640
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Shif ting the Automatic . 515
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Treadwear . 601
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Trip Computer . 90
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Trip Meter . 81, 87, 292
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Turn Signals . 71 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 185
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 507
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Vehicle Dimensions . 642
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 640
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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System . 533
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VSA OFF Indicator . 71, 533
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VSA Of f Switch . 534
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VSA System Indicator . 71, 93, 533
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Vehicle Storage . 608
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Ventilation . 195
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VIN . 640
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Viscosity, Oil . 576
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Voice Control System . 200
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VTM-4 Lock . 520
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 611
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 644
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Unleaded Gasoline . 495
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USB Flash Memory Device . 274, 372
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 578 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iv
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Warning Labels, Location of . 61
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Warranty Coverages . 659
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 581
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Level Indicator . 78 ...................................
Operation . 123
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 132
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Alignment and Balance . 602
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Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 606
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Cleaning . 606
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Compact Spare . 612
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Wrench, Nut . 614
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 168
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Operating the Power . 167
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Rear, Def ogger . 129
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 123
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Def roster . 196, 204
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Washers . 123
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 595
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Operation . 123
Rear Windshield Wiper and
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Washer . 124
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Worn Tires . 601
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 636
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