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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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 581
About Your Brakes........................223
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................225
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............544
Adding Fuel.............................396
Adding Washer Fluid......................539
Additives, Fuel...........................391
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..269
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag...................270
Air Bag Components.....................269
Air bag Operation.......................273
Air Bag Warning Light...................283
Driver Knee Air Bag.....................274
Enhanced Accident Response...............281
Event Data Recorder (EDR)................285
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..269
If A Deployment Occurs..................279
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................274
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............285
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light...........284
Side Air Bags..........................274
Transporting Pets.......................309
Air bag Deployment.......................269
Air bag Light............................283
Air bag Maintenance.......................285
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .532
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................118
Air Conditioning..........................115
Air Conditioning Controls...................115
Air Conditioning Filter.....................535
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................534
Air Conditioning System....................115
Air Pressure, Tires.........................575
Air Recirculation..........................118
Alarm
Arm The System........................51
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................50
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................50
658 INDEX
Bulbs, Light.............................313
Camera, Rear............................375
Capacities, Fluid..........................592
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................531
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................310
Car Washes.............................553
Cellular Phone...........................637
Certification Label.........................400
Changing A Flat Tire.......................476
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................562
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .513
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............309
Checks, Safety...........................309
Child Restraint...........................287
Child Restraints
Booster Seats..........................293
Child Restraints........................287
Child Seat Installation....................306
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......302
Infants And Child Restraints...............290
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .301
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt.................................303
LATCH Positions.......................296
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............299
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children......295
Older Children And Child Restraints.........291
Seating Positions........................294
Child Safety Locks.........................64
Clean Air Gasoline........................389
Cleaning
Wheels...............................555
Windshield Wiper Blades..................536
Climate Control..........................113
Automatic............................119
Manual..............................113
660 INDEX
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................531
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................531
Enhanced Accident Response Feature...........281
Ethanol................................390
Event Data Recorder.......................285
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................310
Exhaust System...........................310
Exterior Lighting..........................95
Exterior Lights............................95
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................532
Air Conditioning.......................535
Engine Oil............................532
Engine Oil Disposal.....................532
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................427
Turn Signal............................99
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................396
Engine Oil............................395
Fuel Requirements......................393
Maintenance...........................396
Replacement Parts.......................396
Starting..............................395
Flooded Engine Starting....................320
Floor Console............................169
Fluid, Brake.............................594
Fluid Capacities..........................592
Fluid Leaks.............................313
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........593
Fog Lights...............................97
Forward Collision Warning..................244
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................503
Fuel...................................388
Adding..............................396
Additives.............................391
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Clean Air.............................389
Ethanol..............................390
Gasoline..............................388
Materials Added........................391
Methanol.............................390
Octane Rating..........................388
Requirements..........................388
Specifications..........................593
Tank Capacity..........................592
Fuel, Flexible............................393
Gasoline, Clean Air........................389
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................388
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................389
Gear Ranges.............................333
Gear Select Lever Override..................499
General Information.......................252
General Maintenance.......................529
Glass Cleaning...........................558
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................409
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................409
GVWR.................................400
Hazard Warning Flasher....................427
Headlights
Automatic.............................96
Cleaning.............................557
Delay................................98
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........98
Lights On Reminder......................98
Switch................................95
Time Delay............................98
Head Restraints...........................77
Head Rests..............................77
Heated Mirrors............................85
Heater.................................115
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch.....98
Hill Descent Control.......................231
664 INDEX
Passive Entry...........................56
Passive Entry Programming.................56
Remote Control.........................56
Unlock From The Driver’s Side..............56
Unlock From The Passenger Side.............56
Unlock Liftgate.........................628
Keyless Entry System.......................31
Key, Replacement..........................40
Keys...................................31
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................49
Lane Change and Turn Signals.................99
LaneSense..............................359
Lap/Shoulder Belts........................256
Latches................................313
Lead Free Gasoline........................388
Leaks, Fluid.............................313
Life of Tires.............................581
Liftgate................................149
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer...............107
Light Bulbs..............................313
Lights.................................313
Airbag...............................283
Automatic Headlights.....................96
Brake Assist Warning....................238
Daytime Running........................97
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................98
Exterior..............................313
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Hazard Warning Flasher..................427
Headlights.............................95
Headlights On Reminder...................98
Headlight Switch........................95
High Beam............................98
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............98
Hill Descent Control Indicator..............231
Instrument Cluster.......................95
Intensity Control........................105
666 INDEX
Radio Operation..........................637
Rear Camera............................375
Rear Cross Path...........................91
Rear ParkSense System.....................369
Rearview Mirrors..........................81
Rear Window Defroster.....................107
Rear Wiper/Washer........................107
Recorder, Event Data.......................285
Recreational Towing.......................422
Reformulated Gasoline.....................389
Refrigerant..............................535
Reminder, Lights On........................98
Reminder, Seat Belt........................254
Remote Control
Starting System.........................45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................31
Arm The Alarm.........................51
FCC General Information..................34
Keyless Enter-N-Go™™...................56
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........40
Programming Additional Transmitters.........40
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........636
Remote Starting
Exit Remote Start Mode...................48
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features....48
Uconnect® Settings.......................48
Remote Starting System......................45
Replacement Keys.........................40
Replacement Parts.........................515
Replacement Tires.........................581
Reporting Safety Defects.....................14
Restraint, Head...........................77
Restraints, Child..........................287
Restraints, Occupant.......................252
Roll Over Warning..........................7
Roof Type Carrier.........................172
Rotation, Tires...........................585
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