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Values Displayed
Range
This indicates the distance which may be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that driving
conditions will not change. The message “----” will
appear on the display in the following cases:
•Distance less than 30 miles (or 50 km).
• The vehicle is parked for a long time with the engine
running.
NOTE: The range depends on several factors: driving
style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads,
etc.), and conditions of use of the vehicle (load, tire
pressure, etc.). Trip planning must take into account the
above notes.
Distance Traveled
This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
Average Economy
This value shows the approximate average consumption
since the last reset.
Instantaneous Economy
This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is con-
stantly updated. The message “----” will appear on the
display if the vehicle is parked with the engine running.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func-
tion of the overall time elapsed since the last reset.
Travel Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset.
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AUTOSTICK ......................... .240
▫ Operation .......................... .240
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........241
▫ Acceleration ........................ .241
▫ Traction ........................... .242
DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............243
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................243
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................243
POWER STEERING .....................244
PARKING BRAKE ..................... .246
SPORT MODE ........................ .248
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........248
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......249
BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .250
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .250
▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .250
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............252
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............253
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................253
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........254
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light ............258
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............259
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .259
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........263
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........264
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........266
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TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........271
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .271
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................272
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .274
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .274
▫ Tire Types .......................... .275
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............276
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............277
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .280
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................280
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .281
▫ Replacement Tires .....................282
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......283
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....285
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) ............................. .286
▫ Premium TPM System With Comfort Cluster . .288
▫ Premium TPM System With (TFT) Tire Pressure
Display Screen ....................... .291
▫ General Information ...................294
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 1.4L/1.4L Turbo
Engine ............................. .295
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................295
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............296
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......296
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................297
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................297
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The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also
flashes when TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during accel-
eration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.
NOTE:
•The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and
the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily
each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially
off.TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
1 — U.S. DOT Safety Standards
Code (TIN) 4 — Maximum Load
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades
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NOTE:
•P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
• European — Metric tire sizing is based on European
design standards. Tires designed to this standard have
the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letter Pis absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
• LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric
tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced-
ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. •
Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary
emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com-
pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into
the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example:
T145/80D18 103M.
• High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
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EXAMPLE:
Service Description: 95= Load Index
– A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry
H = Speed Symbol
– A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to
its load index under certain operating conditions
– The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under
specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and
posted speed limits)
Load Identification:
Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire:
•XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or
•LL= Light load tire or
•C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load – Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry
Maximum Pressure – Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this
tire
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EXAMPLE:
DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301
01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits)
– 01 means the year 2001
– Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year
in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991
Tire Terminology And Definitions
Term Definition
B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located
behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after
the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three
hours. Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per
square inch) or kPa (kilopascals).
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TermDefinition
Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible
cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation
pressure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure
as shown on the tire placard.
Tire Placard A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehi-
cle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and the
recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
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