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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire Labeling
Maintenance
The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like
the example in the side column. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at
least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating – Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can
hold.
Maximum Load Rating – Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure – The cold tire inflation pressure recommended
by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – Means the projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
■Tire Identification Number (TIN)
■Glossary of Tire Terminology
1Tire Identification Number (TIN)
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer’s identification mark.
FW6X: Tire type code.
22 09: Date of manufacture.
Year
Week
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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
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.
■Traction
■Temperature
1Traction
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not incl ude acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
1Temperature
Warning: 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 build up and possible
tire failure.
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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear IndicatorsThe groove where the wear indicator is
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so
that the indicator is exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after 10
years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
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Handling the UnexpectedThis chapter explains how to h andle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 516
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 517
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 525
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak ..........................................526
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 527
Jump Starting .................................... 528
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 531Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 532
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On................................................ 534
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 534
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 535
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................... 536
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On... 536 If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 537
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...... 537
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 538
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 541
Emergency Towing ........................... 542
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 543
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 544
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced. 1.
Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift lever to
(P .
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1
.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
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1. Push the rear edge of the handle on the
front cargo floor lid and open the lid.
2. Remove the hook from the back of the
cargo floor lid.
Pull the hook to the hole on the side
panel.
3. Take out the removable box.
2 Under-floor Storage Area P. 150
4. Take the jack, extension bar, and wheel
nut wrench out of the tool case.
■Getting Ready to Re place the Flat Tire1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICEDo not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a professional towing service.Handle
Tool Case
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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire
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5.Remove the cover on the cargo area lining
to access the shaft for the spare tire hoist.
6. Attach the short end of the wheel nut
wrench to the spare tire holder shaft.
Turn the wrench to the left to loosen the shaft.
7. Attach the longer section of the wrench to
the shaft, and turn it until you can see the
spare tire.
uDo not turn the wrench any further
once you feel resistance.
8. Lift up the spare tire holder, then slide the
hook to lift down the holder.
9. Remove the spare tire from the holder.
1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICEThe wheel nut wrench supplied with your vehicle is
specially adapted to fit the holder shaft. Do not use
any other tool.
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Spare Tire
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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire
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10.Place a wheel block or rock in front and
rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
11. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side
up) under the vehicle body, near the tire
that needs to be replaced.
12. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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