It is not recommended driving a ve-
hicle loaded at full capacity or to tow
a trailer while a tire is in the run flat
mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring sec-
tion for more information.
Spare Tires (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
NOTE: For vehicles equipped
with TIREFIT instead of a spare
tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”
in “In an emergency” for further
information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground
clearance, do not take your vehicle
through an automatic car wash
with a compact, full size or limited-
use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.Spare Tire Matching Original
Equipped Tire And Wheel (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
spare tire and wheel equivalent in
look and function to the original
equipment tire and wheel found on
the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
This spare tire may be used in the tire
rotation for your vehicle. If your ve-
hicle has this option, refer to an au-
thorized tire dealer for the recom-
mended tire rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire (for
versions/markets, where provided)
The compact spare is for temporary
emergency use only. You can identify if
your vehicle is equipped with a com-
pact spare by looking at the spare tire
description on the Tire and Loading
Information Placard located on the
driver’s side door opening or on the
sidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire
descriptions begin with the letter “T”
or “S” preceding the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T,S=T
emporary Spare Tire Since this tire has limited tread life,
the original equipment tire should be
repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled
on your vehicle at the first opportu-
nity.
Do not install a wheel cover or at-
tempt to mount a conventional tire on
the compact spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the
compact spare tire. Do not install
more than one compact spare tire and
wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than
80 km/h. Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the
tread is worn to the tread wear in-
dicators, the temporary use spare
tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to
follow the warnings, which apply to
your spare. Failure to do so could
result in spare tire failure and loss
of vehicle control.
262
It is recommended to replace the two
front tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling. If you
ever replace a wheel, make sure that
the wheel’s specifications match those
of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your
authorized tire dealer or original
equipment dealer with any questions
you may have on tire specifications or
capability. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely af-
fect the safety, handling, and ride of
your vehicle.WARNING!
Do not use a tire, wheel size or
rating other than that specified for
your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimen-
sions and performance character-
istics, resulting in changes to steer-
ing, handling, and braking of your
vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steer-
ing and suspension components.
You could lose control and have a
collision resulting in serious injury
or death. Use only the tire and
wheel sizes with load ratings ap-
proved for your vehicle.
Never use a tire with a smallerload index or capacity, other than
what was originally equipped on
your vehicle. Using a tire with a
smaller load index could result in
tire overloading and failure. You
could lose control and have a col-
lision.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
Failure to equip your vehicle with
tires having adequate speed capa-
bility can result in sudden tire fail-
ure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of
a different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS
(TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require suffi-
cient tire-to-body clearance. Follow
these recommendations to guard
against damage.
Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as recommended by
the traction device manufacturer.
Install on Rear Tires Only
Due to limited clearance, on a 225/ 65R17 102H, use reduced size
snow chains or traction devices
265
WARNING!(Continued)
A fire may result if gasoline ispumped into a portable container
that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place
gas containers on the ground
while filling.
NOTE:
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
Tighten the fuel filler cap until
you hear a “clicking” sound. This
is an indication that the fuel filler
cap is properly tightened.
If the gas cap is not tightened
properly, the MIL may come on.
Be sure the gas cap is tightened
every time the vehicle is refueled.
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips
and information on limits to the type
of towing you can reasonably do with
your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to
tow your load as efficiently and safely
as possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage, follow the re-
quirements and recommendations in
this manual concerning vehicles used
for trailer towing.
COMMON TOWING
DEFINITIONS
The following trailer towing related
definitions will assist you in under-
standing the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight
of your vehicle. This includes driver,
passengers, cargo and trailer tongue
weight. The total load must be limited
so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer
plus the weight of all cargo, consum-
ables and equipment (permanent or
temporary) loaded in or on the trailer
in its "loaded and ready for opera-
tion" condition. The recommended
way to measure GTW is to put your
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
The entire weight of the trailer must
be supported by the scale.
Gross Combination Weight Rating
(GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible
weight of your vehicle and trailer
when weighed in combination.
NOTE: The GCWR rating in-
cludes a 68 kg allowance for the
presence of a driver.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity
of the front and rear axles. Distribute
the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not
exceed either front or rear GAWR.
276
Towing Requirements – Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailerwhile using a compact spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential for the safe and satisfac-
tory operation of your vehicle. Re-
fer to “Tires – General Informa-
tion” in “Starting and Operating”
for proper tire inflation procedures.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures before
trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or vis- ible tire damage before towing a
trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Op-
erating” for the proper inspection
procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Start-
ing and Operating” for proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing
tires with a higher load carrying
capacity will not increase the vehi-
cle's GVWR and GAWR limits. Towing Requirements – Trailer
Brakes
–Do
notinterconnect the hydraulic
brake system or vacuum system of
your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate brak-
ing and possible personal injury.
– When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated
brake system, an electronic brake
controller is not required.
– Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 450 kg and re-
quired for trailers in excess of
750 kg.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than
450 kg loaded, it should have its
own brakes, and they should be of
adequate capacity. Failure to do
this could lead to accelerated brake
lining wear, higher brake pedal ef-
fort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes toyour vehicle's hydraulic brake
lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You
might not have brakes when you
need them and could have an ac-
cident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When
towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your ve-
hicle and the vehicle in front of
you. Failure to do so could result
in an accident.
Towing Requirements – Trailer
Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regard-
less of the trailer size, stop lights and
turn signals on the trailer are required
for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include
a seven-pin or a thirteen-pin wiring
harness. Use a factory approved
trailer harness and connector.
NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring
into the vehicles wiring harness.
280
Headlight Switch..........129
High Beam Indicator.......172
High Beam/Low Beam Select. .131
Interior................129
License................333
Low Fuel...............182
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine)
...........174
Park..............129, 331
Passing................132
Reading................145
Rear Fog.............. .178
Seat Belt Reminder........177
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm). .176
Service................330
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator)
..............174
Side Repeater............332
SmartBeams.............132
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm). .176
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS)
................173
Traction Control..........251
Turn Signal.......71, 331, 332
Wait to Start.............182
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)
.............172
Loading Vehicle.............156
Tires..................256
Locks.....................22
Automatic Door...........24
Door...................22
Steering Wheel............15
Lubrication, Body...........313
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack).....161
Lug Nuts.................287
Maintenance Free Battery......311
Maintenance Procedures.......307
Maintenance Schedule.....340, 343
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)
...........174
Map/Reading Lights..........145
Memory Feature (Memory Seat). .125
Memory Seat............83, 125
Methanol.................273
Methanol Fuel............. .273
Mini-Trip Computer..........185
Mirrors....................82
Automatic Dimming........82
Electric Remote...........83
Exterior Folding...........83
Heated.................83
Memory................125
Outside.................82
Rearview................82
Vanity..................84
Mode
Fuel Saver
............. .184
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System. . .266
Multi-Function Control Lever. . . .131
Navigation System
(Uconnect® gps)
.......143, 193
New Vehicle Break-In Period.....68
Occupant Restraints.....35, 50, 53
Occupant Restraints(Sedan)
............49, 50, 52
Octane Rating, Gasoline(Fuel)
............. .272, 334
Odometer.................172
Oil Change Indicator. .173, 184, 343
Oil Change Indicator,
Reset
...........173, 184, 343
Oil, Engine............308, 334
Capacity.............. .333
Change Interval.......184, 308
Checking...............308
Disposal...............309
Filter..............309, 334
Filter Disposal...........309
Recommendation......308, 333
Synthetic.............. .309
Viscosity...............333
352
Load Capacity........256, 257
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS)
................266
Pressure Warning Light.....173
Radial.................260
Replacement.............264
Rotation...............266
Safety.............252, 258
Sizes..................253
Snow Tires..............261
Spare Tire..............288
Spinning.............. .263
Tread Wear Indicators......264
Tire Safety Information........252
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight. . .278
Towing.................. .276
Disabled Vehicle..........299
Guide.................278
Recreational.............284
Weight.................278
Traction..................242
Traction Control.............248
Traction Control Switch........248
Trailer Sway Control (TSC).....251
Trailer Towing..............276
Cooling System Tips.......283
Hitches................283
Minimum Requirements.....279
Trailer and Tongue Weight. . .278
Wiring.................280
Trailer Towing Guide.........278
Trailer Weight..............278
Transmission.............. .320
Automatic..........236, 320
Fluid..................320
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.......21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry(RKE)
...................18
Transporting Pets.............68
Tread Wear Indicators.........264
Trip Odometer............. .172
Turbo Cool Down............235
Turn Signals. . . .131, 172, 331, 332
UCI Connector..............193
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone). . .89
Umbrella Holder............154
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
Connector
.............. .193
Upholstery Care.............323
Vanity Mirrors...............84
Variance, Compass...........187
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
....................7
Vehicle Loading.............257
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...7
Vehicle Storage..........225, 330
Voice Recognition System (VR). . .107
Wait to Start Light...........182
Warning Flasher, Hazard.......286
Warning Lights (Instrument ClusterDescription)
............. .172
Warnings and Cautions..........7
Washer
Adding Fluid
............314
Washers, Headlight...........163
Washing Vehicle.............321
WaterDriving Through
..........243
Wheel and Wheel Trim........322
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.....322
Wind Buffeting...........29, 148
Window Fogging............225
Windows...................26
Power..................26
Windshield Defroster..........69
Windshield Washers..........314
Windshield Wiper Blades.......314
Wiper Blade Replacement......314
355