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10-78 Vehicle Care
7. Make sure the tire is storedsecurely. Push, pull, and then try
to turn the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench to tighten
the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover.
If equipped, reinstall the hitch
cover and turn the retainers
clockwise. To store the tools, do the following:
1. Return the tools (wheel wrench,
jack handle, and jack handle
extensions) to the tool bag.
2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut.
3. Position the jack and wheel blocks in the driver side trim
panel over the wheelhouse.
4. Turn the jack knob clockwise until the jack is secured tight in
the mounting bracket. Be sure to
position the holes in the base of
the jack onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.
5. Use the retaining bracket to fasten the tool bag on the stud
and turn the wing nut clockwise
to secure.
6. Close the trim panel door.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size
spare tire, it was fully inflated when
new, however, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure
regularly. See
Tire Pressure on
page 10-53 andVehicle Load Limits
on page 9-14. For instructions on
how to remove, install, or store a
spare tire, see Tire Changing on
page 10-69.
If equipped with a temporary use
full-size spare tire, it is indicated on
the tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall
Labeling on page 10-48. This spare
tire should not be driven on over
112 km/h (70 mph), or 88 km/h
(55 mph) when pulling a trailer, at
the proper inflation pressure. Repair
and replace the road tire as soon as
it is convenient, and stow the spare
tire for future use.
{Caution
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive
and a different size spare tire is
installed, do not drive in
four-wheel drive until the flat tire
is repaired and/or replaced. The
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11-2 Service and Maintenance
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more
frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services -
Normal are for vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. SeeVehicle Load Limits
on page 9-14.
.Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel on page 9-69.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or
competitive driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause
serious injury. Perform
maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools,
and equipment are available.
If they are not, see your dealer to
have a trained technician do the
work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work on page 10-4.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil on page 10-7.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure on
page 10-53.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection on page 10-60.
.Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10-21.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not
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for up to a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once
a year and the oil life system must
be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 10-10.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation on page 10-60.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10-7 andEngine Oil
Life System on page 10-10.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10-16.
.Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10-21.
.Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10-88. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10-29.
.Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10-53.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10-60.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-14.
.Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care on page 10-88.
.Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear
at least once a year. See
Exterior Care on page 10-88.
Lubricate the suspension and
steering components at least
every other oil change.
(If equipped with grease fittings)
.Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check on page 3-28.
.Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
.Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
.Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care on page 10-88.
.Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check on page 10-28.

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i-12 INDEX
System (cont'd)Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Theft-Deterrent
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26, 2-27
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Tires (cont'd)
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-56
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-55
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-66
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 9-73
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-81
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 9-73
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-83
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-76
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 9-87
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 9-87
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-76
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7