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•Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for
every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
•Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,
rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks).
•Drive with the wheels out of alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING:Do not drive through flowing or deep water as you
may lose control of your vehicle.
Note:Driving through standing water can cause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water, check the depth. Never drive
through water that is higher than the bottom of the front rocker area of
your vehicle.
When driving through standing
water, drive very slowly and do not
stop your vehicle. Your brake
performance and traction may be
limited. After driving through water
and as soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to
dry the brakes and to check that
they work.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that the exterior lights work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check that the steering power assist works.
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Safety Practices
WARNING:If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, do
not rapidly spin the tires. Spinning the tires can tear the tire and
cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five
seconds.
WARNING:Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h).
The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits.
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns.
•Avoid potholes and objects on the road.
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking.
Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive, there is always the possibility that
you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.
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 tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove the wheel and replace it with your spare tire and
wheel. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your
vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your
vehicle seems to pull to one side when you are driving, the wheels may
be out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel
alignment periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid
treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer.
Front-wheel drive vehicles and those with an independent rear
suspension may require alignment of all four wheels.
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The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and
wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear.
Tire Rotation
Note:If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check
for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical
problem involved before tire rotation.
Note:Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire and
wheel assembly. A dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly is defined as
a spare tire or wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from
the road tires and wheels. If you have a dissimilar spare tire and wheel
assembly, it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used
in a tire rotation.
Note:After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked
and adjusted to the vehicle requirements.
Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the
scheduled maintenance information) will help your tires wear more
evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life.
Utility:
•Front-wheel drive vehicles (front
tires at top of diagram)
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jump starting ..........................188
Steering wheel ............................74
controls ......................................74
tilting .........................................74
Sun visor ......................................91
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................47
SYNC® customer support ........320
SYNC® Services ........................344
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...............107
Text messaging .........................331
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....331, 333
Tilt steering wheel ......................74
Tires ...........................260–261, 284
alignment ................................274
care ..........................................260
changing ..........................284–285
checking the pressure ............270
inflating ...................................268
label .........................................267
police vehicles ........................276
replacing ..................................272
rotating ....................................275
safety practices .......................274
sidewall information ...............262
snow tires and chains ............277
terminology .............................261
tire grades ...............................261
treadwear ........................261, 270
Towing .......................175, 180–181
recreational towing .................181
trailer towing ..........................175
wrecker ....................................180
Traction control ........................149Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................344
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............296
lubricant specifications ..........296
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................224, 227
Trunk .....................................70–71
remote release ..........................69
Turn signal ..................................84
U
USB port ....................................318
Using privacy mode ..................328
V
Vehicle health report ................341
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................303
Vehicle loading ..........................167
Ventilating your vehicle ...........124
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................348
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................325
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......93
Washer fluid ......................228–229
Water, Driving through .............184
Windows
power .........................................87
rear wiper/washer .....................79
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