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qReplacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could
result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high
loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The period in which the tire was
manufactured (both week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 9-25.
qSafety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate
good driving habits for your own benefit.
lObserve posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather
conditions
lAvoid fast starts, stops and turnslAvoid potholes and objects on the roadlDo not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (except Canada)
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CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your
tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution
until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with
your spare tire. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest
vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
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Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-34.
Standard tire
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P245/60R18 104H 250 kPa (36 psi) 250 kPa (36 psi)
P245/50R20 102V 230 kPa (34 psi) 230 kPa (34 psi)
Temporary spare tire
(Except Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T155/90D18 103M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
195/80R17 99M 250 kPa (36 psi)
qFuses
Refer to Fuses on page 8-49.
Specifications
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Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-80
Headlights .................................. 5-65
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-17
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-72
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-47
Gauge ......................................... 5-48
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-49
Panel description ........................ 8-51
Replacement ............................... 8-49
G
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-174
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-80
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-65
Flashing ...................................... 5-69
High-low beam .......................... 5-68
Leveling ..................................... 5-70
On reminder ............................... 5-68
H
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-81
Hood Release .................................... 3-49
Horn .................................................. 5-79
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 6-165
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-53
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-57
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-49
BSM OFF ................................... 5-62
Cruise ......................................... 5-61
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-60
Security ...................................... 5-60
Shift position .............................. 5-60
TCS OFF .................................... 5-61
TCS/DSC/RSC ........................... 5-61
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-62
Information Display ........................ 6-167
Ambient temperature display .... 6-168
Climate control display ............ 6-168
Clock ........................................ 6-168
Information display functions ... 6-167
Trip computer ........................... 6-169
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-45
Interior Care ...................................... 8-62
Interior Lights ................................. 6-165
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
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Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-19
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
Roll-over ............................................. 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-45
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-23
Automatic locking ...................... 2-22
Center-rear lap/shoulder ............. 2-28
Emergency locking .................... 2-21
Extender ..................................... 2-32
Pregnant women ........................ 2-21
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-25
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-19
Seat belt reminder ....................... 2-34
Warning light ............................. 2-33
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Seat warmer ................................ 2-17
Second-row seats ......................... 2-9
Third-row seat ............................ 2-13
Second-Row Seats .............................. 2-9
Security System
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-53
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-57
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-61
Service Publications .......................... 9-47
Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-176
Side Extension Sunvisors ................ 6-164
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
S
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-46
SRS Air Bags
Driver and front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-68
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-61
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-66
Monitoring and maintenance ..... 2-73
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-65
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions ...................... 2-54
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-60
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-64
Horn ........................................... 5-79
Storage Compartments .................... 6-174
Armrest box ............................. 6-175
Cargo securing loops ................ 6-175
Cargo sub-compartment ........... 6-175
Center console .......................... 6-174
Glove compartment .................. 6-174
Overhead console ..................... 6-174
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-176
Shopping bag hook .................. 6-176
Sunshade ........................................... 3-52
Sunvisors ........................................ 6-164
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-47
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-37
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-61
Third-Row Seat ................................. 2-13
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-22
Tire Information ................................ 9-25
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-28
System error activation .............. 5-32
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-30
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-32
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-34
Replacement ............................... 8-36
Rotation ...................................... 8-35
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................. 4-11
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-23
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-21
Emergency towing ..................... 7-21
Recreational towing ................... 7-24
Trailer Towing
(U.S.A. and Canada) .................. 4-14
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-24
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC/RSC indicator light .... 5-24
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-14
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-46
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-71
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-164
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-49
ABS ............................................ 5-52
Air bag system ........................... 5-54
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-55
AWD .......................................... 5-56
Brake system .............................. 5-51
Charging system ......................... 5-53
Check engine .............................. 5-53
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-55
Door-ajar .................................... 5-55
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-53
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-54
KEY warning light
(red)/KEY indicator light
(green) ........................................ 5-58
Low fuel ..................................... 5-55
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-55
Powertrain malfunction/reduced
power .......................................... 5-54
Seat belt ...................................... 5-55
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-56
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-40
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-77
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-73
Blades replacement .................... 8-28
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
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