NOTE:When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may
need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa)
above the recommended cold placard pressure in order
to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off.
For example, your vehicle may have a recommended
cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure
of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F
(20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa),
a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire
pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa). This tire
pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the “TPM
Telltale Light”. Driving the vehicle may cause the tire
pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but the
“TPM Telltale Light” will still be ON. In this situation, the
“TPM Telltale Light” will turn OFF only after the tires are
inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pres-
sure value.CAUTION!
• The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warnings have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op-
eration or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an after-
market tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have
your sensor function checked.
• After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure,
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will
prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve
stem, which could damage the TPM sensor.
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Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping
link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and
the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric-
tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen
any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling.
If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies
individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to
attempt to eliminate the trailer sway.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kinds
of hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized
trailers.
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6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the endof the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its
storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
7. Return the Tire Service Kit to its storage location in the vehicle.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Bolt SizeLug Nut/
Bolt Socket Size
130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm
**Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug
nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before
tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
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TiltDown .............................. .128
Up ................................ .128
Tilt Steering Column ....................152, 153
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .142
Timers ......................... .265, 266, 267
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......434, 435
Tire Markings ........................... .428
Tires ........................ .99, 438, 444, 623
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................448
Air Pressure .......................... .438
Chains .............................. .450
Changing ..................... .501, 504, 509
Compact Spare ........................ .445
Flat Changing ......................... .509
General Information ..................438, 444
High Speed .......................... .441
Inflation Pressures ...................... .439
Jacking ....................... .501, 503, 504Life Of Tires
.......................... .448
Load Capacity ..................... .434, 435
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............453
Pressure Warning Light ...................247
Quality Grading ....................... .623
Radial .............................. .441
Replacement ...................... .449, 509
Rotation ............................. .452
Safety ........................... .428, 438
Sizes ............................... .429
Snow Tires ........................... .443
Spare Tire ..................... .444, 446, 501
Spinning ............................ .447
Trailer Towing ........................ .478
Tread Wear Indicators ....................447
Wheel Mounting ....................... .509
Tire Safety Information .....................428
T
ire Service Kit . . . .488, 489, 490, 493, 494, 496, 497, 498
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................476
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