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Vehicle Care 10-87
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, if the vehicle has one. To store the jack and jack tools:
1. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel
Blocks
2. Wheel Blocks
3. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit
4. Wheel Wrench and Extensions
5. Tool Bag
6. Jack Mounting Bracket
7. Jack
8. Bolt Retaining Wheel Blocks
1. Put the tools (4) in the tool bag (5) and place them in the
retaining bracket (3). 2. Tighten down the wing nut (3).
3. Assemble the wheel blocks (2)
and jack (7) together with the
wing nut (1) and retaining
bolt (8).
4. Position the jack (7) in the mounting bracket (6). Position
the holes in the base of the
jack (7) onto the pin in the
mounting bracket (6).
5. Return them to their original location in the vehicle. See
“Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools.”
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 10-59 andVehicle Load Limits
on page 9-15. For instructions on
how to remove, install, or store a
spare tire, see Tire Changing on
page 10-77.
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10-88 Vehicle Care
If equipped with a temporary use
full-size spare tire, it is indicated on
the tire sidewall. SeeTire Sidewall
Labeling on page 10-53. 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
vehicle could be damaged and
the repairs would not be covered
by the warranty. Never use
four-wheel drive when a different
size spare tire is installed on the
vehicle. The vehicle may have a different
size spare tire than the road tires
originally installed on the vehicle.
This spare tire was developed for
use on this vehicle, so it is all right
to drive on it. If the vehicle has
four-wheel drive and a different size
spare tire is installed, drive only in
two-wheel drive.
After installing the spare tire on the
vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and check that the spare tire is
correctly inflated.
Have the damaged or flat road tire
repaired or replaced and installed
back onto the vehicle as soon as
possible so the spare tire will be
available in case it is needed again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of
different sizes, because they will not
fit. Keep your spare tire and its
wheel together. If the vehicle has a
spare tire that does not match the
original road tires and wheels in size
and type, do not include the spare in
the tire rotation.
Jump Starting
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see
Battery on
page 10-30.
If the vehicle's battery (or batteries)
has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure
to use the following steps to do it
safely.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can
burn you.
.They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
.They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
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Service and Maintenance 11-3
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil on page 10-10.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure on
page 10-59.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection on page 10-66.
.Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10-27.
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 might not
indicate the need for vehicle service for more than 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.
See
Engine Oil Life System on
page 10-13.
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter
The passenger compartment air
filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
Inspect the passenger compartment
air filter every 36 000 km/
22,500 miles or two years,
whichever comes first. Replace if
necessary. More frequent
replacement may be needed if the
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality,
or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if
there is a reduction in air flow,
excessive window fogging, or odors.
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 10-66.
.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 10-10 andEngine
Oil Life System on page 10-13.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10-20.
.Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10-27.
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11-4 Service and Maintenance
.Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. SeeExterior
Care on page 10-98. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10-36.
.Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10-59.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10-66.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-17.
.Inspect brake system.
.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 10-98.
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 3-20.
.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 10-98.
.Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check on page 10-35.
.Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check on
page 10-35.
.Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10-35.
.Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check on
page 10-36.
.Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
.Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required.
.Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof on
page 2-22.
.Verify spare tire key lock
operation and lubricate as
needed. See Tire Changing on
page 10-77.
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i-12 INDEX
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
SwitchesAirbag On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
System Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1, 13-15
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-12 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Dual Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-62
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-61
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73 Tires (cont'd)
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-73
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 9-69
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-87
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 9-69
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-93
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-72
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 9-96
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-93
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 9-96
Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-72