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worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for
further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
•Driving style.
•Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures
can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the
tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce
tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replace-
ment.
•Distance driven.
•Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced
tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main-
tenance schedule is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting
in serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
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wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on
“Tread Wear Indicator.” Refer to the Tire and Loading
Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for
the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and
Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart ex-
ample found in the Tire Safety Information section of this
manual for more information relating to the Load Index
and Speed Symbol of a tire.
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 affect
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 sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion 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
approved for your vehicle.
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•Never use a tire with a smaller load 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 collision.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure 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 sufficient 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 front tires only
•Due to limited clearance, the following traction de-
vices are recommended:
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
•Original equipment 215/60R17 and 225/55R18 tire
sizes are not chainable.
•The use of 7mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 215/60R16 tires.
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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models with-
out a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit
•Original equipment 215/60R17 and 225/55R18 tire
sizes are not chainable.
•The use of 9mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 215/60R16 tires.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models with a
Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit
•The use of 7mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 215/60R17 and 225/55R18 tires.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trailhawk Models
•The use of 9mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 215/60R17 tires.
CAUTION!
•Use on Front Tires Only
•Damage to Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models may
result if tire chains or traction devices are used with
original equipment size tires.
•Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Models with-
out a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit may result if
tire chains or traction devices are used with origi-
nal equipment size tires.
•Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trailhawk
Models may result if tire chains or traction devices
are used with original equipment size tires.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
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•Forward Collision Warning-Plus (FCW+) — If
Equipped
The Front Collision Warning (FCW+) feature can be can
be set to Far, or set to Near. The default status of FCW+
is the Far setting. This means the system will warn you of
a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when
you are farther away. This gives you the most reaction
time. To change the setting for a more dynamic driving
experience, select the Near setting. This warns you of a
possible collision when you are much closer to the
vehicle in front of you. To change the FCW+ status, press
and release the “Near” or “Far” button. Then press the
back arrow button on the touchscreen.
•Forward Collision Warning-Plus (FCW+) Active
Braking — If Equipped
The FCW+ system includes Advanced Brake Assist
(ABA). When this feature is selected, it will apply the
brakes to slow your vehicle in case of potential forward
collision. The ABA applies additional brake pressure
when the driver requests insufficient brake pressure to
avoid a potential frontal collision. The ABA system
becomes active at 5 mph (8 km/h).
For further information, refer to “Forward Collision
Warning-Plus (FCW+) With Mitigation” in “Safety.”
•ParkSense® — If Equipped
The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the
vehicle when the transmission shift lever/gear selector is
in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18
km/h). It will provide an alert (audible and/or visual) to
indicate the proximity to other objects. The system can be
enabled with Sound Only, or Sound and Display. To
change the ParkSense® status, press and release the
“Sound Only” or “Sounds and Display” button. Then
press the back arrow button on the touchscreen. Refer to
“ParkSense®” in “Starting And Operating” for system
function and operating information.
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•Front ParkSense® Volume — If Equipped
Front Park Assist chime volume settings can be selected
from the EVIC/DID or Uconnect® System (if equipped).
The chime volume settings include “LOW,” “MEDIUM,”
and “HIGH.” The factory default volume setting is
MEDIUM.
•Rear ParkSense® Volume — If Equipped
Rear Park Assist chime volume settings can be selected
from the EVIC/DID or Uconnect® System (if equipped).
The chime volume settings include “LOW,” “MEDIUM,”
and “HIGH.” The factory default volume setting is
MEDIUM.
•Rear ParkSense® Braking Assist — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the park assist system will
detect objects located behind the vehicle and utilize
autonomous braking to stop the vehicle.
Refer to “ParkSense® Rear Park Assist” in “Starting and
Operating” for system function and operating informa-
tion.
•LaneSense Warning — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, it sets the distance at which
the steering wheel will provide feedback for potential
lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to
provide either an “early,” “medium,” or “late” warning
zone start point.
For further information, refer to “LaneSense Warning
(LDW)” in “Starting and Operating.”
•LaneSense Strength — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, it sets the strength of the
steering wheel feedback for potential lane departures.
The amount of directional torque the steering system can
apply to the steering wheel to correct for vehicle lane
departure can be set at “Low,” “Medium” or “High.”
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•Set Hours
This feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The Sync
Time with GPS “On” button must not be selected. To
make your selection, press the “–” or “+” buttons on the
touchscreen to adjust the hours up or down. Press the
back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
•Set Minutes
This feature will allow you to adjust the minutes. The
Sync Time with GPS “On” button must not be selected.
To make your selection, press the “–” or “+” buttons on
the touchscreen to adjust the minutes up or down. Press
the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
•Time Format
This feature will allow you to select the time format
display setting. Press the “Time Format” button on the
touchscreen. Press the “12hrs” or “24hrs” button on the
touchscreen. Press the back arrow button on the touch-
screen to return to the previous menu.
Safety & Driving Assistance
After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button
on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail-
able:
•Forward Collision Warning-Plus (FCW+) — If
Equipped
The Front Collision Warning (FCW+) feature can be can
be set to Far, or Near. The default status of FCW+ is the
Far setting. This means the system will warn you of a
possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when
you are farther away. This gives you the most reaction
time. To change the setting for a more dynamic driving
experience, select the Near setting. This warns you of a
possible collision when you are much closer to the
vehicle in front of you. To change the FCW+ status, press
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the “Fwd Collision Warning” button and select the
“Near” or “Far” button. Press the back arrow/Done
button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu.
•Forward Collision Warning-Plus (FCW+) Active
Braking — If Equipped
The FCW+ system includes Advanced Brake Assist
(ABA). When this feature is selected, it will apply the
brakes to slow your vehicle in case of potential forward
collision. The ABA applies additional brake pressure
when the driver requests insufficient brake pressure to
avoid a potential frontal collision. The ABA system
becomes active at 5 mph (8 km/h). To change the Active
Braking status, press the “Active Braking” button and
select the “On” or “Off” button. Press the back arrow/
Done button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu.
For further information, refer to “Forward Collision
Warning-Plus (FCW+) With Mitigation” in “Safety.”
•LaneSense Warning — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, it sets the distance at which
the steering wheel will provide feedback for potential
lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to
provide either an “early,” “medium,” or “late” warning
zone start point. To change the LaneSense Warning
status, press the “LaneSense Warning” button and select
from the “Early,” “Med,” or “Late” buttons. Press the
back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return to
the previous menu.
For further information, refer to “LaneSense Warning
(LDW)” in “Starting And Operating.”
•LaneSense Strength — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, it sets the strength of the
steering wheel feedback for potential lane departures.
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